How much is reasonable (if anything) to pay to a lender for a mortgage application fee? [more inside]
posted by mockjovial on Oct 22, 2009 - 15 answers

Where can I find examples of science/engineering research proposals for the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program? [more inside]
posted by Aanidaani on Oct 18, 2009 - 3 answers

I'm applying to graduate school and need 3 letters of recommendations. However, I am having trouble deciding the right people to ask. HALP. [more inside]
posted by carpyful on Oct 13, 2009 - 8 answers

I'm applying for a student visa to the UK. Do I have to mail my passport with my application? [more inside]
posted by Eumachia L F on Sep 18, 2009 - 3 answers

I have a Flash game that I'd like to port over to the iPhone but I don't have the time nor the patience to do it myself. Are their any companies out there that will develop the application for you, for a price?
posted by nam3d on Sep 17, 2009 - 5 answers

What kind of job is good for someone who really likes applying to jobs? [more inside]
posted by ramenopres on Sep 12, 2009 - 18 answers

How can I find out which company I'm interviewing with next week? [more inside]
posted by sabira on Sep 4, 2009 - 15 answers

I'm looking for a web application (preferrably Open Source) that will help me accomplish the following: I have a service business that works on digital files for clients. I'd like to broaden my reach through web, so want to give clients/public the ability to upload files to me and for me to keep track of who those files are from, and to be able to invoice them and track when they have paid, etc. so I can return the finished file to them. I'd like it to work with Paypal. [more inside]
posted by spock on Aug 17, 2009 - 1 answer

I'm looking for a guide on developing Facebook Applications, ideally with a Library context in mind. I've read about several examples (e.g. WorldCat and several university based examples). My initial idea is to build a catalogue or article search tool. Other ideas on library Facebook applications are also welcome. I came across a great article on this in the Code4Lib journal but I'm looking for more instructions.
posted by bruceh on Aug 13, 2009 - 3 answers

For immigration purposes, I need to apply for jobs ten months before I move. How to do this productively? [more inside]
posted by ilana on Aug 3, 2009 - 8 answers

Lazyweb request: I put a lot of effort into my photos on Flickr: selecting them, titling, captioning, adding tags and sometimes geotagging. I need a script that will use Flickr's APIs to retrieve this information from Flickr, and write it into the IPTC headers of my local JPGs. [more inside]
posted by snarfois on Aug 1, 2009 - 6 answers

Creating custom quizzes, polls and surveys for a blog... your experiences? [more inside]
posted by miss lynnster on Jul 27, 2009 - 5 answers

Do I need to insure my web business? I am setting up a to-do list + calendar web application that holds users' data. Do I need to insure against data loss, or down time? Or can I put all that in a EULA (e.g., [web application] will not be responsible for any data loss, down time, data corruption etc)? [more inside]
posted by tomargue on Jul 12, 2009 - 7 answers

We have a small windows desktop business application designed for us by a local independent developer that we would like to market and sell to existing and new clients, but we neither we (nor our developer) has any experience of how to easily protect it using some kind of licensing method. [more inside]
posted by 543DoublePlay on Jul 7, 2009 - 7 answers

I'm putting together a business model for my web application. As part of my expenditure, I need to estimate how many servers I need as a function of number of users. What's a good first step to finding this out? [more inside]
posted by tomargue on Jun 26, 2009 - 4 answers

Looking for simple job application center online application (php is a plus and easy intergration with wordpress or plugin even better) so a client can simply post jobs and have online users fill out an application. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by bleucube on Jun 12, 2009 - 5 answers

I want to take a small worksheet I created in excel and turn it into a standalone application. How? [more inside]
posted by icarus on Jun 5, 2009 - 5 answers

I had a summer job a few years ago that I wish to list on new job applications. The problem is that I don't exactly remember any of my supervisors' names. What do I do? [more inside]
posted by Team of Scientists on Jun 2, 2009 - 7 answers

I'm trying to find an app that will monitor and record CPU usage *by Process* [more inside]
posted by AltReality on Jun 2, 2009 - 14 answers

I'm in the market for a new laptop. Should I get a PC or Mac? What specs are important for me to look at when making a decision? [more inside]
posted by reenum on Jun 2, 2009 - 31 answers

Small web team needs a better way to track requests than MS Outlook. [more inside]
posted by Null Pointer and the Exceptions on Jun 1, 2009 - 17 answers

How long should I wait before making another credit card application? I was denied for a specific card I'd like (Amazon.com card through Chase) in February for "too many credit applications." Can I apply again for it now? [more inside]
posted by jgunsch on May 31, 2009 - 12 answers

Is there an application that will automatically take my ready-to-publish podcasts from my local PC, and upload them to a website and publish their links to an RSS feed? [more inside]
posted by thankyoumuchly on May 27, 2009 - 4 answers

Mrs Baggers and I are now landlords, and we are looking for new tenants. What resources would you recommend to help us pick good tenants? [more inside]
posted by baggers on May 7, 2009 - 13 answers

I want to write a web application. What would be useful to you? [more inside]
posted by jlstitt on May 5, 2009 - 30 answers

What software will open a .wls file? [more inside]
posted by infostud on Apr 27, 2009 - 8 answers

Who is the child in the icon for the "Preview" application in OS X? [more inside]
posted by Lucinda on Apr 21, 2009 - 9 answers

Offline Calendar application for Windows that is not Sunbird? [more inside]
posted by Phire on Apr 10, 2009 - 7 answers

How do I excuse myself from applying for secret clearance without having my boss think less of me? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 7, 2009 - 25 answers

In my middle management position at a non-profit, I get to see a good amount of resumes pass over my desk for various positions in my department. Why is it so common for job applicants to place "References Upon Request" at the bottom of the resume? [more inside]
posted by RajahKing on Mar 29, 2009 - 22 answers

Stock data for use in black box trading application? [more inside]
posted by Hypocrites on Mar 28, 2009 - 3 answers

I'm looking for a super simple offline daily diary/agenda application. Something like iCal. I spend most of my time overseas, and just want to be able to look back, year(s) from now, and see what I did. Have suggestions? [more inside]
posted by hasna on Mar 21, 2009 - 12 answers

Facebook-filter: Somehow two links have been posted to my facebook page, NOT by me, which directly people to a website to "Vote for my modeling pic please :) http://theimageparlour.com/images/?&uploaded=58291H560.jpg" or similar ... that pages contains malware or virus. How is this getting posted? How can I stop it? [more inside]
posted by unclezeb on Mar 15, 2009 - 8 answers

I'd like to see examples of great cover letters, please. [more inside]
posted by pseudostrabismus on Mar 8, 2009 - 20 answers

Is there a site that offers an RSS feed (or something similar) of new book releases? [more inside]
posted by batcrazy on Feb 18, 2009 - 7 answers

Is it just me, or is installing installerless applications on Mac OS X fairly newbie unfriendly? [more inside]
posted by realpseudonym on Jan 29, 2009 - 24 answers

It's the final hour of this medical school application cycle. Is there anything I can do to increase my chance of getting an interview at the schools near and dear to my heart? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 27, 2009 - 2 answers

How do i find out which program is playing music on my PC? [more inside]
posted by storybored on Jan 8, 2009 - 6 answers

A few questions that I'm running into while submitting my graduate school applications about fellowships, diversity statements, other schools I am applying to, and accepting admission without funding. [more inside]
posted by davidstandaford on Dec 29, 2008 - 7 answers

I'm looking for a web-based app (free or otherwise) or a hosted app which will handle membership for a non-profit / club. It needs to provide different membership levels, handle payments (via PayPal or Google Checkout), and provide some method for allowing members to renew or upgrade their memberships, change their info as needed, etc. It does not need to be free, even though that would be nice. [more inside]
posted by c0nsumer on Dec 15, 2008 - 1 answer

Is there a blackberry application that will allow me to use my phone as an iTunes remote? [more inside]
posted by pennstatephil on Dec 9, 2008 - 1 answer

Where can I find examples of successful applications for grants, fellowships and scholarships related to writing and/or international research, along the lines of Fulbright, NEA, etc? [more inside]
posted by gottabefunky on Dec 9, 2008 - 6 answers

How do I go about applying for a Homeland Security grant? [more inside]
posted by Lownotes on Dec 7, 2008 - 4 answers

I need help finding a replacement service for the very recently defunct Convenos, a web-based meeting application for use with PCs. [more inside]
posted by mrmojoflying on Dec 2, 2008 - 6 answers

How do I decide when the time is right to go back to school? [more inside]
posted by cranberrymonger on Nov 21, 2008 - 5 answers

How to get into Harvard with average-ish grades! [more inside]
posted by freddymetz on Nov 17, 2008 - 47 answers

What's the best way of adding a "live" graph to my .NET WinForms application, similar in behaviour to the scrolling CPU usage and pagefile graphs found in Task Manager? Must be free, not too ugly, and not too processor-intensive.
posted by matthewr on Nov 8, 2008 - 5 answers

What's a good greeting card making application/website? [more inside]
posted by Tu13es on Nov 5, 2008 - 3 answers

Can/should I ask a TA to write a grad school recommendation for me? [more inside]
posted by suedehead on Oct 27, 2008 - 17 answers

I will be applying to graduate school soon and I cannot visit all of the campuses that I am applying to. I have been contacting these schools so that they can put me in touch with current graduate students who I can ask about their campuses, and I wanted to make sure I'm not missing anything important in my list of questions below. [more inside]
posted by davidstandaford on Oct 16, 2008 - 11 answers