I want to set up something that will alert me to seat sale at a specific time, but without a specific destination. Possible? [more inside]
posted by Kurichina on Sep 1, 2009 - 3 answers

How can I function well on less sleep? [more inside]
posted by HopStopDon'tShop on Jul 27, 2009 - 17 answers

How can I set up an automatic email notification thing for news-of-the-weird type stuff as it happens in Oregon and Washington (not DC)? Google alerts doesn't seem this customizable. CNN news alerts do, maybe. Any other options?
posted by gottabefunky on Apr 29, 2009 - 2 answers

A previous thread recommended OhDontForget.com as a way of scheduling text messages to be sent to one's phone. Though the site makes reference to UK cellphone carriers, tests to my O2 phone have not worked, and the site says it is "currently only working in the US and partly in Canada". Does anyone know of a similar service that functions in the UK?
posted by skylar on Jan 6, 2009 - 6 answers

I need an audio clip of a nuclear attack warning. Double points go to 50s-style announcer versus EAS computer voice. Triple points go to clips that are free and easy to get. I've got the explosion part, I just need that foreboding warning before it happens. Thanks!
posted by ictow on Nov 19, 2008 - 10 answers

Anyone got a pointer on desktop alert software? [more inside]
posted by baylink on Oct 16, 2008 - 11 answers

Does anyone know of a software package or service that will ring my telephone when an email is sent to it? [more inside]
posted by JeffMezick on Oct 6, 2008 - 5 answers

There has to be a program that does this - user configurable Service Level monitoring of other systems, with 'actionable' events [more inside]
posted by dyerfr on Aug 26, 2008 - 7 answers

I'm looking for the best choice in a NOAA emergency alert radio. [more inside]
posted by fourcheesemac on Jun 7, 2008 - 9 answers

W.A.S.T.E. of a question, but I need a script that will perform a diff and play an alert sound when a reload reveals that the HTML page has changed relative to the previous reload. [more inside]
posted by |n$eCur3 on Apr 8, 2008 - 8 answers

Help me find a medic alert bracelet that doesn't suck. [more inside]
posted by ncc1701d on Jan 21, 2008 - 16 answers

Help my librarians remember to rove! I need a specific sort of break timer and I can't seem to find one anywhere. [more inside]
posted by exceptinsects on Dec 12, 2007 - 17 answers

Is there a system like Life Alert that works outside the home? [more inside]
posted by pikaboy202 on Jun 16, 2007 - 12 answers

How long are the check-in/security queues at Gatwick Airport & Dublin airport now, BAA site seems to be down.... help Mefites? (MI) [more inside]
posted by Wilder on Aug 23, 2006 - 8 answers

This pertains to Forex EUR/USD trading. Is anyone aware of a service that will alert you via email when the RSI indicator hits a certain Indicator point (RSI down crossing 30%) ?
posted by Mckoan1 on Dec 4, 2005 - 5 answers

How do I turn off new mail notification in Thunderbird? [more inside]
posted by Wet Spot on Oct 20, 2005 - 5 answers

Our dog stays at home while we're out working. She does fine and has people walking her on most days, but with the generally unreliable nature of electric power on hot Virginia days, I worry that the house may lose power and heat up to an uncomfortable temperature while my wife and I are at work. Does anyone have any experience with an inexpensive, easy-to-setup way for me to get an e-mail alert if the power goes out or the temperature gets to a certain point? This looks neat, but if the house loses power it won't do me much good.
posted by laze on Jul 26, 2005 - 17 answers

Does anyone know of an international news service that sends a short plain-text email, suitable for passing through an email2SMS gateway, only when there's a big breaking news story like the London bombings? [more inside]
posted by krisjohn on Jul 8, 2005 - 5 answers

I'm looking for an application that can monitor the free space on several hard drives and generate email alerts if certain conditions are met, I've googled but haven't been able to find any capable, free software for this, little help?
posted by Cosine on Feb 8, 2005 - 8 answers

How to get through a day of work on *yawn* too little sleep? Copious cups of coffee already considered (and consumed).
posted by adampsyche on Jun 28, 2004 - 9 answers