Reviewing a vacation property. The owner was drunk the entire time. What would you do? [more inside]
posted by k8t on Dec 18, 2009 - 16 answers

How do I cite a book review that I wrote for an online academic database in my resume?
posted by anonymous78 on Dec 9, 2009 - 2 answers

I have an annual review coming up at work, but I'm looking for another job - what to say? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 8, 2009 - 15 answers

I recently attended a National Graduate Portfolio Day for students interesting in pursuing an MFA. I had a positive response, making me feel confident about my work and its presentation. However, I am suspicious, as I haven't heard anyone telling stories that they were really chewed out or criticized by their reviewers. I actually tried to push some of my reviewers to give me negative feedback, but they were ultimately optimistic. Are these things for real, or are they just a way for schools to talk people into applying?
posted by davidriley on Nov 10, 2009 - 6 answers

I'm looking for ways to rate abstracts for relevance and quality so that I can filter out the best ones. [more inside]
posted by Herkimer on Nov 5, 2009 - 6 answers

Is there a Yelp-type site for restaurants in Paris (or Europe, as a whole)? [more inside]
posted by kenzi23 on Nov 1, 2009 - 9 answers

What are the best websites that review DVDs? Not the movies that come on the DVDs, but the DVDs themselves? [more inside]
posted by soonertbone on Oct 1, 2009 - 4 answers

How ethical is it to look at previous years' exams? [more inside]
posted by gensubuser on Sep 3, 2009 - 44 answers

Where The New Comics At?: In addition to my many other hats I may be getting a job reviewing new erotica/sexuality/explicit etc comics in the future. I'd get my pick of any comic/graphic novel to review as long as it includes some element or discussion of sex or sexuality or whatever. The problem is that I have no idea what the new releases are and I can't seem to find a centralized list of upcoming titles with enough description. [more inside]
posted by The Whelk on Aug 11, 2009 - 8 answers

Any tips for getting allmusic to correct the artwork in their entry on my album? [more inside]
posted by ludwig_van on Jul 7, 2009 - 10 answers

Help me survive my performance review! I have to complete an extensive self-evaluation form for my boss, and it’s freaking me out. What would make this an easier and less anxiety-inducing experience? [more inside]
posted by gingerbeer on Apr 15, 2009 - 16 answers

How do we politely approach a Blog or Blogger and ask if they would be so kind as to review our e-commerce store....thus essentially promoting it? [more inside]
posted by orehek on Feb 27, 2009 - 10 answers

Internet resources for understanding poetry. [more inside]
posted by Secret Life of Gravy on Feb 4, 2009 - 20 answers

How do I best arm myself for an upcoming salary/bonus review in this economic climate? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 26, 2009 - 10 answers

I listen to a lot of 'contemporary' music (not classical), but how do I better understand music reviews and explain what I hear to my friends and peers ? [more inside]
posted by fizzix on Jan 23, 2009 - 11 answers

Looking for literary magazines that are well-known for their reviews of newly-published poetry, both chapbooks and full-length books. [more inside]
posted by exlotuseater on Jan 16, 2009 - 5 answers

I believe my company, a government contractor, is using alot of grey areas in their employee time cards to get away with paying as little as possible. For example, I am listed with them as "salary", which by my understanding would mean I get x amount of payment per pay period. However, they still have everyone fill out a time card, and pay us per the hours we have worked. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 27, 2008 - 14 answers

Where can I find information on quality Telugu movies with English subtitles, and how can I buy them in the US? [more inside]
posted by Sand on Dec 5, 2008 - 5 answers

I work for a marketing firm, and while I do like my job I recently found out I'm a bit underpaid. Salary review is coming up... [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 3, 2008 - 9 answers

My first annual review is coming up at my first real job. What do I expect, especially regarding discussion about pay/raises? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 17, 2008 - 13 answers

communicating better - not in relationships but at work. I just had my work yearly review and i am technically good, very confident in my manner, enthusiastic and respected for my work. But i am also disorganised, poor at delivering on time and two people have said they don't want to work with me. [more inside]
posted by Vroom_Vroom_Vroom on Sep 12, 2008 - 16 answers

PerformanceReviewFilter: I got a less than sterling review at work, but I still got a 10% raise. What gives? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 4, 2008 - 17 answers

Tips for the NC Bar exam? [more inside]
posted by greta simone on Jul 27, 2008 - 0 answers

What is the best primer on macroeconomics? [more inside]
posted by dead_ on Jul 9, 2008 - 2 answers

I'm thinking of buying a laptop, and find that at sites like CNET, the editors and users often disagree wildly. I haven't found a place that reviews laptops that can sort reviews by the users' rankings. I tried amazon, but their "sort by average customer review" doesn't work. Which sites do you like? [more inside]
posted by lukemeister on Jun 18, 2008 - 13 answers

I'm planning a road trip. Cheap motels vary wildly in quality, so it's helpful if they've been reviewed by other visitors. Where's the best site to find reliable reviews? I've checked Yahoo Travel and Tripadvisor, but I get suspicious when I see a string of five-star reviews that seem to have been written by the same person.
posted by pernoctalian on May 31, 2008 - 8 answers

Which brands/models of used laptops should I be looking at if I want (A) something that won't easily break, and (B) to avoid proprietary parts and chipsets? [more inside]
posted by mr. creosote on May 27, 2008 - 21 answers

Has anyone ever flown Zoom Airlines for a transatlantic (or other long) flight? I had never heard of them until recently, and the reviews online aren't very good. This is probably due to the fact that disgruntled people take it to the Internet, so I'd like to know of your experiences, good or bad. [more inside]
posted by bluefly on Apr 21, 2008 - 14 answers

I have a question regarding a specific moving company. It's Moving Canada Systems. They've given me the best rate and the conditions I need, so I'm wondering if anyone has first hand experience with them, and were they reliable? [more inside]
posted by jon_kill on Apr 16, 2008 - 2 answers

When do you get your copy of the New Yorker, the New York Review of Books or the Atlantic? I'm considering subscribing to the print edition of one or more of these magazines, however, for my own reasons, my decision will be affected by when the magazines will hit my mailbox. [more inside]
posted by odragul on Mar 29, 2008 - 23 answers

My 1st job performance review ever! What should I expect? What should I prepare for? What do I need to keep in mind? [more inside]
posted by vocpanda on Feb 13, 2008 - 11 answers

I was recently asked to review/rate some new cycling products (frames, pedals, saddles, etc...) for my friend's blog and I'm trying to figure out a good set of overall criteria to base the reviews on. Something like this: Criteria 01 Criteria 02 Criteria 03 Criteria 04 Overall Score Any suggestions as to what I can base my reviews on? I was thinking build quality might be one good criteria, but I'm struggling for more.
posted by ISeemToBeAVerb on Feb 13, 2008 - 13 answers

I am planning a website to review medical practitioners for consumers ie: doctors, hospitals, nursing homes, etc. Being a complete novice in all things web. I decided to learn wordpress and have so far learned the basics. [more inside]
posted by aisleofview on Feb 6, 2008 - 17 answers

What's the name of the history book about the 27 year period at in antiquity where a unknown merauding group attempted to destroy cities and many nascent civilizations? [more inside]
posted by xpermanentx on Feb 5, 2008 - 9 answers

How do I get hardware review units to review in my school paper? [more inside]
posted by names are hard on Jan 28, 2008 - 8 answers

Are there sites like Rotten Tomatoes and IMDB for books?
posted by dcrocha on Jan 19, 2008 - 11 answers

I've been leading a sales team for about a year now in NY and I'm about to have my review. We've been beating targets and just actually beaten the other team in the firm to win the whole year. Great. Or so you might think. I have a boss who seems to think a 'thanks' and pat on the back are reward enough for this. Which would be fine, but for 12 months I haven't been paid any more money for playing my part in running the team. I'm concerned that the boss will think this is acceptable for the coming year as well. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 8, 2008 - 7 answers

Need suggestions for an online collaboration tool for managing a reading list between friends. [more inside]
posted by sprocket87 on Dec 20, 2007 - 5 answers

Im looking into buying a boat... 17-18 foot bowrider... I dont know too much about them, i found a 1999 larson sei with the 3.0litre volvo penta and only 22 hours for $9000usd, its just across the border (im in canada)... its either that or a bayliner which sem to be very popular... has anyone had good or bad experiences with these boats and could reccomend one or the other? (or something else) Also anyone imported a boat into canada from the states and have advice on what to watch out for? Thanks all :) [more inside]
posted by frogger12 on Dec 10, 2007 - 10 answers

Need help finding a movie recommendation site where the user enters several favorite movie titles, and the site returns results based on other users entering those same movie titles... [more inside]
posted by MrBCID on Nov 27, 2007 - 14 answers

Is there such a thing as a review site for apartment buildings? I'm thinking something like Tripadvisor or Expedia for apartment rentals.
posted by catburger on Oct 24, 2007 - 9 answers

I am applying to grad school. The deadline is approaching. Where can I go to get my letter of intent (personal statement) read and critiqued? [more inside]
posted by iamkimiam on Oct 24, 2007 - 16 answers

I've made a music video for a band and I'm looking for some external feedback on it. Unfortunately I'm working/living in a bubble right now so I have to turn to the net for this. Is there any sort of film/music video critiquing site out there which would have a relatively fast turn around? [more inside]
posted by teststrip on Jul 14, 2007 - 10 answers

Looking for a photo reviewer for Windows that will let me cull my bad photos quickly and efficiently. [more inside]
posted by sprocket87 on Jun 26, 2007 - 16 answers

Can I use the Samsung Blackjack as my mp3/video player? [more inside]
posted by jourman2 on Jun 21, 2007 - 5 answers

Should I take an LSAT weekend review course if I got a 161 when I took a practice test? [more inside]
posted by names are hard on Jun 11, 2007 - 18 answers

Any dpreview/tomhardware alike for cars ? I am looking for a practical equivalent of what dpreview is to digital photography , but for cars. I care about accurate date (weight, dimensione, inside, outside, output in Kw, couple and whatnot) and not for "the interior is upscale outstanding" bullshat. Would be outstanding if focused on european market.
posted by elpapacito on May 23, 2007 - 9 answers

How do I remove an inappropriate user review from Alexa.com? For instance, this page: http://www.alexa.com/data/details/main?q=&url=theonion.com Reviews appear to be stored at Amazon.com, but I can find no way to formally request a review be removed (even if it is blatantly obscene).
posted by phonepimpster on Mar 21, 2007 - 1 answer

What Amazon product has the MOST number of reviews/ratings? [more inside]
posted by tasty on Mar 4, 2007 - 5 answers

I need new snowboard, boots, and bindings, but I'm not sure what to look for or how much I should be spending. [more inside]
posted by ibfrog on Nov 14, 2006 - 4 answers