I currently live in Brazil but shall be returning to my country of origin, the UK, for a month or so in December. I recently managed to get a prescription for Ritalin from a psychiatrist here in Brazil and was wondering whether I'd have any complications in bringing this back into the UK. [more inside]
posted by Zé Pequeno on Nov 21, 2009 - 4 answers

DESPERATE! Babysitter diagnosed with HIV...... [more inside]
posted by pamspanda on Nov 12, 2009 - 41 answers

Where can I find a print of this photo (nsfw), taken by Art Shay and featuring Simone de Beauvoir?
posted by whimsicalnymph on Nov 2, 2009 - 1 answer

I am having the hardest time working with positive and negative integers in elementary algebra. Please hope me. [more inside]
posted by hollygoheavy on Oct 5, 2009 - 20 answers

I am a 52 year old quadriplegic (C-4,C-5 incomplete) former oil and gas senior executive. Until recently, I've been able to both support my family and afford the post-Cobra health insurance premiums available through our Texas High Risk Pool. I'll will soon be overtaken by the myriad of expenses now beginning to snowball. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 18, 2009 - 5 answers

Shooting a black and white 16mm film. It's my first (an "exercise"), and I'm not yet sure of the stock. How do different colors show up when filmed w/ BW film? My specific concerns: how best should I costume my actors so they remain dynamic when photographed (ie. nice deep blacks or pure-ish whites; avoid grey)? Esp: how can I costume them to keep them distinct from the background (grey/brown garage walls). Let me know if you need more info to be helpful; thanks meta people.
posted by barfmann on Sep 14, 2009 - 8 answers

I am writing on behalf of another blogger who is in need of advice and recently received a C&D from a law firm stating that the name of her frugal wordpress blog infringed on the rights of another Miami Herald blog- specifically the word "frugalista" - She is looking for assistance should she decline to change the name of her site. [more inside]
posted by Frugalforlife on Sep 10, 2009 - 26 answers

If you don't have a linen closet, where do you keep your towels and sheets? [more inside]
posted by pinky on Aug 30, 2009 - 34 answers

[End of Summer Drinks Filter]: Scandinavian summer is quickly coming to a close, and I need some great ideas for end of summer cocktails! Looking for new and exciting instead of the usual spirit and mixer stuff. Thanks follow mefite imbibers for your advice! [more inside]
posted by Funmonkey1 on Aug 12, 2009 - 13 answers

Please help calm an over anxious first time mom. Is it dangerous for a baby to be around a cell phone constantly? [more inside]
posted by Elaisa on Jul 24, 2009 - 16 answers

[Spoilers for Song of Ice and Fire books] Why is that Arya Stark... [more inside]
posted by tylerfulltilt on Jul 21, 2009 - 7 answers

My SO has a problem where her leg falls asleep completely in the middle of the night once or twice a week. Always the same leg (left) from the hip down. She's 40, healthy and doesn't have any other health problems. We've tried switching sides - and even got a new mattress. Any ideas?
posted by Dag Maggot on Jul 14, 2009 - 6 answers

Please recommend a cell phone for use in the USA and Europe. Will be in London and Italy for at least six months. Would like a phone that I can use in the USA and Europe. Pay-as-you-go plan preferred. Just starting to think about a smart phone for email and wi-fi internet access. Cost is a consideration. Suggestions please.
posted by NorthCoastCafe on Jun 23, 2009 - 7 answers

Help me make an awesome homemade (adult) Slip N' Slide. [more inside]
posted by Ugh on May 30, 2009 - 18 answers

Is there anywhere online I can watch the season 5 premiere of Jon and Kate Plus 8? [more inside]
posted by Quidam on May 29, 2009 - 6 answers

A woman's head on an owl's body. What film did I see? [more inside]
posted by popcassady on May 17, 2009 - 5 answers

What command and conquer style computer game should i play? [more inside]
posted by freddymetz on Apr 30, 2009 - 26 answers

Which Law and Order episode was the one that deviated from the normal format by having several crimes occur throughout the show? I remember one of the crimes involved a woman running over a cheating husband with her car.
posted by ae4rv on Apr 21, 2009 - 4 answers

Where can I get a shirt like the one Havoc from Command and Conquer: Renegade is wearing? [more inside]
posted by DolorousEdd on Apr 16, 2009 - 2 answers

I have reliable second hand information regarding the in-transit theft and subsequent sale of weapons in the SF Bay Area, I would like to present this information anonymously, preferably to the press. How do I best do this so as to protect myself and the source of this info? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 1, 2009 - 17 answers

How can I watch videos on my computer in black and white? [more inside]
posted by siclik on Mar 24, 2009 - 8 answers

Recently I discovered that I really love Zeph and Azeem's Rise Up after listing to it almost daily. Can you please recommend something similar?
posted by Issithe on Feb 18, 2009 - 5 answers

Our newborn pees right through the preemie diapers, through two layers of clothes and into the crib/blanket. This happens every time. Help! [more inside]
posted by Happydaz on Feb 11, 2009 - 25 answers

The best books , articles , gurus etc you have come across that can actually integrate most or much of the information out there, for investing purposes and for separating the signals from the noise. [more inside]
posted by cluelessguru on Jan 15, 2009 - 7 answers

Philharmonic Filter: Novice goes to see a great night of orchestra music in Oslo. Bolero was the finale, now I feel captivated and ready to explore. Which direction should I take and how can encourage my auditory palette to grow? [more inside]
posted by Funmonkey1 on Jan 15, 2009 - 5 answers

Need photography help in the Kansas City Metro area. I have no photog back ground so I need some advice. I have several old black and white negatives from the 1940's. They need to be developed and printed. Then I want to archive them on cd's. The size is 6 1/4 inch by 3 1/2 inch. Any recommendations? Thanks
posted by Upon Further Review on Jan 7, 2009 - 9 answers

Other than Craigslist and Kiiji, are there any other places to try to find lost and found items in Toronto. [more inside]
posted by OlivesAndTurkishCoffee on Jan 1, 2009 - 8 answers

I recently ordered a product online, a free trial. They wanted my credit card info for the trial and in a fit of delusion I went ahead and requested the product without looking for the catch. The catch is a tiny 'Terms and Conditions' button checked by default where I agreed to a monthly shipment of their basically worthless product. Is there anything I can do about this? [more inside]
posted by diode on Dec 23, 2008 - 17 answers

Back when I was in Elementary school around 1969 our teacher read a book aloud to the class that I remember as being kind of fantasy and kind of spooky. The plot was something about a sister and brother who were latch-key kids. I think the sister wore the house key around her neck on a green ribbon. Anyway, somehow they were "kidnapped" by an old person and and ended up on an island where the people never got older. I believe a closet was involved too THe way the people stayed young had something to do with the kids not being abled to leave. If someone knows the name of this book it would be great. Thanks.
posted by pjlalala on Oct 30, 2008 - 8 answers

Do cute 5.5 wide shoes exist? [more inside]
posted by debbie_ann on Oct 17, 2008 - 8 answers

Any advice for a rough patch in marriage? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 14, 2008 - 30 answers

Where can I find a digital copy of Bobby Loveless' 'Night Owl'? It's an old rock and roll tune (late fifties - early sixties) which was hugely popular in Louisiana (and throughout the Delta region). I have been looking for it on behalf of my father-in-law, who is a huge fan of this era's music? It's pretty obscure, I acknowledge.
posted by The Giant Squid on Oct 10, 2008 - 10 answers

I want a spread for a party where all the food can be described as "_____ and ______", like "chips and salsa", "beans and rice" and "bangers and mash". Help me think of more. [more inside]
posted by 23skidoo on Sep 16, 2008 - 71 answers

A co-worker and I are having an ultimate Guitar Hero Battle to the death in 3 months time. I need some tips/techniques so I can kick his ass! [more inside]
posted by gwenlister on Aug 26, 2008 - 32 answers

Can someone advise on whether this food will still be okay to eat? [more inside]
posted by angryjellybean on Aug 21, 2008 - 40 answers

I'd like to check my GMail via Mac.com. I set up the incoming mail server as smtp.gmail.com, but still cannot sync. What am I doing wrong?
posted by miltoncat on Aug 20, 2008 - 5 answers

Experiencing turning a sole proprietorship into an LLC in California? [more inside]
posted by supermedusa on Aug 20, 2008 - 2 answers

Where do two foodies take a family with children in Toronto? And once we've eaten, what are the must see places for boys, 6 and 8? [more inside]
posted by gesamtkunstwerk on Jul 19, 2008 - 8 answers

I have hundreds of Sub Pop, Japanoise and Grindcore 7"s and LPs from 1989 to the present. Where is the best place online to sell these items? Any suggestions other than Ebay? [more inside]
posted by yfatah on Jul 10, 2008 - 8 answers

What is the cheapest USB mic I could find for a mac? [more inside]
posted by Melankolia on Jul 9, 2008 - 6 answers

Going to Montreal next weekend (June 6-8) for pure recreation. I'm looking for great restaurant recommendations, for breakfast, lunch and dinner. [more inside]
posted by asavage on May 31, 2008 - 27 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 by anonymous on May 23, 2008 - 29 answers

I want to buy two Barcelona® chairs, but $5000 each is ridiculous. Is there a physical or online store that sells modern and classic modern furniture at reasonable prices?
posted by plexi on May 14, 2008 - 16 answers

Here’s one of those how-do-I-play-this? relationship questions. At the very beginning of a possible relationship (with a touring musician) that I'd really like to give a chance to, but he may be too scared. (explanation inside) [more inside]
posted by FlyByDay on May 6, 2008 - 25 answers

I seem to have a very particular social skills deficit. Can you suggest software that might serve as a kind of brain prosthetic for me? [more inside]
posted by Naberius on Apr 28, 2008 - 14 answers

What kind of security do airport workers have to undergo when they show up for work? [more inside]
posted by ryecatcher on Mar 30, 2008 - 6 answers

Where should the lady and I stay on our (one-night) honeymoon on the Central Coast? [more inside]
posted by YoungAmerican on Mar 24, 2008 - 26 answers

How do I bust my employer for TAX FRAUD? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 7, 2008 - 18 answers

I am NOT good at setting boundaries with people. For example I have a male neighbor who is as nice as he can be but is VERY talkative and boring to me. He drops by our house unannounced and has hours to spend talking with me. I have to cut him off and I am not good at it. [more inside]
posted by seekingsimplicity on Mar 5, 2008 - 26 answers

What music videos depict the band somehow defeating an enemy with the power of their music? The Foo Fighters' recent "The Pretender" video brought the question to mind, but I know it's a frequently used idea. What other videos used this theme? [more inside]
posted by mdbell79 on Jan 28, 2008 - 31 answers