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Alternatives to MotionBased and Garmin Connect for tracking running workouts with a Garmin Forerunner 305? [more inside]
posted on Aug 22, 2008 - 6 answers
As summer approaches, how about some nice suggestions for alternatives for cola/sodas? I want to save money, bottles, and empty calories. [more inside]
posted on Apr 2, 2008 - 40 answers ![]()
I really like ffffound, but the invites are really hard to get. Are there any similar alternatives? [more inside]
posted on Nov 15, 2007 - 2 answers ![]()
What's a good alternative to Tylenol, aspirin, Aleve, etc., that won't tear up my stomach? [more inside]
posted on Nov 13, 2007 - 14 answers
What healthy -- or at healthier -- alternatives do you eat to fulfill cravings for emphatically unhealthy food? Clarification and examples inside. [more inside]
posted on Jan 23, 2007 - 72 answers
Where can I find wide-width casual shoes in New York? I'm looking for alternatives to New Balance. [more inside]
posted on Jul 15, 2006 - 12 answers ![]()
Denver's public transport is on strike. I'm coming over from overseas this weekend and will need to rely on public transport to get around. Ack! What should I do? [more inside]
posted on Apr 6, 2006 - 15 answers
If you owe a bunch of back child-support (14 years for the older child, three years for the second, two different women), are married to a woman you could take or leave (not the mother of either), have no custody of the children, have never met the second child, have had no contact with the first for the past ten years, would like to begin to become current with past due payments, would like a closer relationship with your children, don't want to go to jail, don't consider yourself to be someone having a strong job skill-set, are currently unemployed {leisurely, if not pleasantly, subject to the arbitrary whims of said spouse [of which include no requirements for earning an income (lots of time to play video games, watch movies, and think)]}, don't believe you can support yourself alone with the work that you believe you can find, are afraid to find a job, move out, lose the maximum in state-mandated garnishments from each check, fail again and end up living with/under someone else, would like to learn and travel, wouldn't mind medical, dental, vision and life insurance, could use a retirement fund; would enlisting in the US Army be a strategically effective next action? [more inside]
posted on Mar 15, 2006 - 45 answers
Any recommendations on software alternatives that are more resources friendly than their mainstream competitors? Examples: Firefox vs. IE, Winamp vs. ITunes, alternate anti-virus programs, etc.
posted on Dec 18, 2005 - 18 answers
I like Backpack but I've reached the limitations of the free version. It's just a fancy wiki, right? Are there any open source alternatives that I can install on a server and which look and feel as user-friendly? [more inside]
posted on Nov 1, 2005 - 19 answers ![]()
What are some good ideas for inexpensive alternatives to candy for Halloween? [more inside]
posted on Oct 30, 2005 - 43 answers
I'm 33. I'm attractive. I earn a good salary. I live in a beautiful apartment. I drive a convertible. I'm intelligent. I've read tons of books. I've travelled a great deal. Women like me. I'm good in bed. I've driven fast cars. I've been an alcoholic. I've abused drugs. I've smoked 20 a day. I've seen shrinks at various points in my life. But still... [more inside]
posted on May 8, 2005 - 45 answers
I am under a tremendous amount of stress lately due to factors with my health, job, and homelife. I have tried all sorts of natural ways to control this but with no luck. My doctor has prescribed Ativan, which works, but gives me an endless headache. A past experience with Xanax proved similar. Buspar did nothing. I am already on an anti-depressant. Is anyone aware of any other prescription drug that I could suggest to my doctor as an alternative to the benzos?
posted on Apr 20, 2005 - 13 answers ![]()
Name that application: a client is looking to move their partner referral tracking online and I would like to avoid hand-coding a solution for various reasons. But I'm having trouble finding suitable "boxed" solutions as most Google results are for "referral tracking" of the spamish kind. Detailed description inside.
posted on Feb 10, 2005 - 5 answers ![]()
Looking for examples of interesting non jewel case or digipack packaging ideas for CDs. If you've seen something special, please share.
Links to photos will be much appreciated.
posted on Nov 23, 2004 - 19 answers
I am considering buying a new pair of boots just to wear around town, the ones I am looking at are Ecco brand, "Track High" is the name of the boot. First pair of Ecco brand that I have tried on and they felt unbelievable on my feet, but - are they worth $200.00? Other suggestions welcome.
posted on Nov 13, 2004 - 13 answers
Outlook Express must DIE !
posted on Apr 18, 2004 - 38 answers