How much money should I try to raise to get 8 kids in a studio, with a producer, to cut some songs? I'm working with 8 inner city students in the city of Chicago. They all have a passion for music, but limited experience with music. They all write, rap, and a few of them can sing like crazy. I just received a kickstarter invitation, and have no idea where I should set my sites. [more inside]
posted by allthewhile on Nov 9, 2009 - 13 answers

Our non-profit effort started just months ago, the secretary on the board of directors is a complete disaster. How do I get rid of her? I am the president, all the paperwork is in my name. We meet every week or so as we are writing the by-laws. The secretary insists on using a tape recorder and the minutes contain miconstrued gossip. Do I need a lawyer? We are in Florida.
posted by misspat on Jul 3, 2009 - 12 answers

This is a shot in the dark, but maybe you well-read, politically minded people can help: I am trying to track down a short commentary I remember reading around election day 2008. It was written in a French newspaper, I believe, and it was a short piece, but the basic gist was: "Today we are one with america. that may change later, but today we're one" re: the Obama win. I feel like I saw it linked in Andrew Sullivan's Daily Dish, but couldn't find it in the archives. I was voraciously reading so many sites at the time that I have no idea where it actually was. It was just a beautiful piece and I would like to read it again and keep it around. If it rings a bell with someone, that would be great!
posted by knmr76 on Jun 3, 2009 - 2 answers

How do i become an interesting person to speak to? [more inside]
posted by freddymetz on Dec 15, 2008 - 32 answers

Just how chaotic does Vietnam get during Tet? Is it going to be a problem for inexperienced travelers? [more inside]
posted by Serial Killer Slumber Party on Sep 8, 2008 - 3 answers

Any suggestions for snapping out of a rather too-absorbing trip down memory lane? [more inside]
posted by gregb1007 on Nov 6, 2007 - 12 answers

An hegemon or a hegemon? [more inside]
posted by oxford blue on Oct 18, 2007 - 14 answers

I screwed up a relationship once, and I'm doing it again. Someone stop me. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 2, 2005 - 16 answers