Any advice on coming to terms with not being able to surf the internet or keep up with the news for the next year? [more inside]
posted on Jul 3, 2008 - 14 answers

I am almost done with college. Since I've started, four separate times I've taken a semester off to study abroad, work overseas or do unorthodox things in the name of adventure. I've come to terms with myself and I know that this is I want out of life, and I know that when I graduate I'm not going to get a steady job with benefits or any of those other things that responsible people are supposed to do. How do I explain this to the people I care about in a way that makes them feel good about me? [more inside]
posted on Jun 29, 2008 - 39 answers

Do you know restaurants named for the days of the week in the NYC area? [more inside]
posted on Jun 24, 2008 - 7 answers

I feel like I can take on the world. What should I do? [more inside]
posted on Jun 14, 2008 - 9 answers

I live on an island and it's hard to date. And I'm queer...and 50...a bad combo. Is all hope lost? [more inside]
posted on Jun 9, 2008 - 13 answers

I need advice on how to organize an urban, neighbourhood-wide Capture the Flag game. [more inside]
posted on May 26, 2008 - 8 answers

Parapet defense 101, or, how to discourage home invasion of an overly-fab rooftop apartment without turning it into a prison. [more inside]
posted on May 23, 2008 - 29 answers

Seeking the definitive recording of Gustav Holst's The Planets. [more inside]
posted on May 15, 2008 - 9 answers

I need a name for my X-files themed blog. [more inside]
posted on Apr 20, 2008 - 33 answers

Let's say that I'm a college student that would like to expand my general knowledge about what's going on in the world, and let's say that I'd like to start subscribing to a weekly news magazine, and let's say that I generally have no knowledge of the differences between news magazines. Which one should I subscribe to, and why? [more inside]
posted on Mar 31, 2008 - 69 answers

How do I back up my movies to DVD-R so I can take the backups to the gym on my portable and prevent my good ones from getting scratched? I just bought a new IMac running Leopard. It has the burner. From research, it looks like I need 1. Mac the Ripper---2.DVD 2toOneX (for compression)---and 3.Roxio Toast to burn (even though there is burning software on my computer).....I have no really good clue and am open to any support and advice you might have to offer. I don't want to buy things that are not so easy to work. I am a very basic computer user. thanks for your time!
posted on Mar 24, 2008 - 6 answers

How do I pay for grad school? [more inside]
posted on Mar 13, 2008 - 28 answers

What's the best way to sell a bunch of old Magic: The Gathering cards? [more inside]
posted on Feb 17, 2008 - 23 answers

Please help me find the name and author of a short story I read in The New Yorker within the last five years or so. The premise of the story is a teacher at a prep school in Manhattan is brought home by one of his students because she has decided he's the person she is going to marry. Toward the end of the story, the girl's father punches the teacher in the stomach unexpectedly. I believe the story won some awards.
posted on Feb 7, 2008 - 25 answers

The U.S. calendar new year sucked for my sister and me so we'd like to commemorate Chinese New Year today. How can we celebrate the Year of the Rat? [more inside]
posted on Feb 7, 2008 - 7 answers

On The Wire, how many of the cops have fired their weapons at someone? [more inside]
posted on Feb 7, 2008 - 15 answers

What made the scars on the Dalai Lama's arm? [more inside]
posted on Feb 7, 2008 - 7 answers

Can you please point me in the direction to some good articles/rants/books regarding the decline of civility these days in the U.S. or anywhere for that matter.
posted on Feb 6, 2008 - 9 answers

I often make calls that I need to take notes during, and have up until now been using the speakerphone function on my cell so I can type. A good friend told me that it sounded unprofessional, it picked up too much other sounds around me, I should consider getting a bluetooth headset for my phone. I did, getting the Jabra BT500, which was the top recommendation in Consumer Reports. It's a stylish behind the ear one. I really liked the looks, the intuitive use of it, that you could get it on your head quickly (I don't want/need to wear it all the time) and that it felt like it would stay on your head. However, in talking with that same straight shooting friend, they said, after two calls, that it was picking up the external sounds even more so, and often even more then my own voice! They suggested looking for one with good noise filtering abilities. That's where you come in. I'd like to know some of your favorites, that you've used for more then a day. [more inside]
posted on Jan 7, 2008 - 17 answers

I need an online reminder which will send me an email reminder for one task one 4 different dates: tomorrow, after 7 days, after 15 days and after 30 days. I tried Remember the Milk, but it seems it only works with one date.
posted on Jan 7, 2008 - 7 answers

Names of all the riders involved in the disastrous Charge of the Light Brigade led by Lord Cardigan during the Battle of Balaclava on 25 October 1854 in the Crimean War? [more inside]
posted on Jan 6, 2008 - 1 answers

The South: from King of the Hill to Real Life™ and beyond. Help me sort out some questions I have on the nature of the South! [more inside]
posted on Jan 1, 2008 - 46 answers

We are considering a one week trip to northern Spain including at least 2 days hiking and photographing in the Picos de Europa region. One of us is an expert hiker and the other is a beginner. However, the concern is about the weather. The plan is to go late April/early May however, we do not fancy hiking in the rain. Is this timeframe a bad idea?
posted on Jan 1, 2008 - 2 answers

I own a home in the mountains of WNC. It is large and old (1895) and in fair condition. Fortunately, (and unfortunately), it is in an area that is experiencing a lot of influx by wealthy folks fleeing whatever. It is time to begin thinking about my next life. [more inside]
posted on Nov 22, 2007 - 6 answers

Where can I find the a photo of the Delorean from Back to the Future streaking off leaving a trail of flames behind it (and preferably with Dr. Emmett Brown standing behind looking dumbfounded)? [more inside]
posted on Oct 29, 2007 - 11 answers

Where can I take my kids to see Script Ohio for free? [more inside]
posted on Oct 15, 2007 - 6 answers

Did Bill Bryson and/or Stephen Katz take any photos during their Walk in the Woods? Are they online anywhere? I'd love to see them.
posted on Sep 20, 2007 - 3 answers

Who played the outraged author in "The King of Comedy" and was he really an author or was he a scammer like Rupert? [more inside]
posted on Aug 28, 2007 - 3 answers

Am I insane? I remember seeing a funny sketch comedy clip and the subject was a dad at the breakfast table verbally wailing on his family members using swear words that were all The-King-of-France related -- but I can't find any reference to it. I distinctly remember Kids in the Hall members, too. [more inside]
posted on Aug 24, 2007 - 8 answers

What experiences have people had rolling 401(k)s over into traditional IRAs? [more inside]
posted on Aug 15, 2007 - 11 answers

My husband and I are expecting our first child - we are older, fairly introverted, no extended family nearby, and most of our friends either have older, not-very-dependent children, or are childfree. We don't belong to a church or synagogue (and won't be joining one) and our neighborhood is secluded and full of older folks who we don't really interact with much. I have a very real fear that I will be isolated once I have this child and stay at home with it - a friend of mine said "don't expect to find a fun time at Gymboree - those mothers are bitches!" So there goes that. Has anyone else overcome their introvert tendencies once they reproduce? If at all possible, I want my baby to get out in the world more than I usually do. I'm intimidated by the hot young moms I see with their babies in slings around town - I don't think I would have much in common with them.
posted on Aug 2, 2007 - 38 answers

What is this device? Some sort of sewing gadget? We found it at a dump, and my girlfriend was intrigued, so we bought it (for ten cents), but want to know what it is! It seems to have some sort of fibrous strands on some of the metal loops, but otherwise, we have no idea. Any input would be appreciated!
posted on Jul 1, 2007 - 8 answers

Does anyone know where I can find the theme song to the '80's PBS show "The Voyage of the Mimi"? [more inside]
posted on May 14, 2007 - 10 answers

School just ended, and I have two weeks before I start working. Where can I go on a spur of the moment solo trip? [more inside]
posted on May 6, 2007 - 20 answers

Is heavy spotting an expected side effect in the first several weeks of taking Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo? if so, how long should I expect this to occur? [more inside]
posted on Mar 28, 2007 - 11 answers

About six months ago, my girlfriend went on The Pill - first Yasmin, then Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo. Both caused mood swings and significant intestinal distress, but her physicians (internist and OBGYN) thought that she'd be safe to stay on, if she could put up with the side effects. This month, as a test, she went off, and she feels hugely better. So, now, we're considering alternatives, and looking for anecdotal advice. [more inside]
posted on Mar 19, 2007 - 37 answers

I need a site like what dailymotion used to be before it got all dmca'd. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted on Feb 22, 2007 - 3 answers

TinFoilHatFilter: So what's the most current info on cell-phone tracking? What can government/private agencies do nowadays if you own a cell phone? (Location? Coversation monitoring? Direct microphone feeds even when phone is off?) What *do* they do with any frequency? (Feel free to differentiate between agencies such as FBI, local police and private investigators) [more inside]
posted on Feb 17, 2007 - 11 answers

Where to find FatChanceBellyDance style tribal bellydance costume jewellery in the UK? [more inside]
posted on Jan 30, 2007 - 3 answers

As a first-time visitor to Rome and Florence (and Venice?) at next Christmas and New Year's, what can I expect? What is a must-see attraction that might have special holiday hours?
posted on Jan 13, 2007 - 14 answers

I recently heard a rumor that after listening to the song "I am the Walrus", Brian Wilson decided to shelve a project that he was working on. The rumor continued, as rumors are wont to do, stating that "I am the Walrus", with its intricate production, finally pushed Brian Wilson over the edge and into Crazy Town. This rumor . . . it's true? So far, the Google has failed me. MeFi music historians, please help me.
posted on Dec 19, 2006 - 9 answers

What exactly did Doc Brown mean in this Back to the Future II clip? [more inside]
posted on Dec 4, 2006 - 37 answers

does anyone know the piano chords to coughing colors by tilly and the wall? thanks!
posted on Nov 15, 2006 - 2 answers

East Coasters: What does it mean to ‘go out West’? [more inside]
posted on Nov 9, 2006 - 28 answers

Purple dress seen on the latest Bachelor... can you help me find it? (spoiler inside) [more inside]
posted on Oct 30, 2006 - 7 answers

This year, I turn thirty, on Thanksgiving. I need something to do that's special with my fiance, and as always, there's [more inside]
posted on Oct 15, 2006 - 2 answers

My eyesight just isn't what it used to be. How do I force specific websites to show up with a larger font in Firefox? [more inside]
posted on Sep 21, 2006 - 20 answers

What would be the effects on the earth if the moon exploded? [more inside]
posted on Aug 28, 2006 - 29 answers

I am 32 and I recently decided that I would like to become a veterinarian. As I am getting on in the "picking a career" years I have a few questions. I only have a B.A. in Psych to start with. Would it make sense to go to school to become a vet technician or vet technologist first? I'm a little lost on how to get started with the whole thing.
posted on Aug 9, 2006 - 16 answers

Have you ever managed to quit using the internet? [more inside]
posted on May 9, 2006 - 24 answers