During the Canada vs USA friendly women's soccer match, many of the Canadian players had a single rectangular shaped protrusion located high between the shoulder blades and under the jersey. What might this be?
posted by Feisty
on Jun 3, 2013 -
3 answers
I need to build a durable lightweight rectangular box. Interior dimensions of about 36"x12"x6".
What materials should I consider?
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posted by TheKM
on May 14, 2013 -
11 answers
Should I buy an "all in one" DJ controller or should I buy component-by-component (i.e., two turntables, a mixer and a serato box)? Details follow...
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posted by Jason Solo
on May 1, 2013 -
9 answers
I'm looking for a type font that was used for the numbering on early-to-mid twentieth century post office boxes. The font is brass or gold in color, with slight shadowing or some other contrivance that gives it some dimensionality or relief or shadowing. It's sort of the same font that you see from the 1950's on lawyer's office windows or doors in cities, although that's a fleeting impression I have.
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posted by eaglehound
on Feb 26, 2013 -
6 answers
When did American banks first offer safety deposit boxes? If they were used in Civil War times, how secure were they? Got a great source on the topic? (Don't nobody worry, I ain't plannin nothin.)
posted by LonnieK
on Feb 13, 2013 -
5 answers
Help me find or make a cloud in a box. By a cloud I mean a "A visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere, typically high above the ground." By a box I mean something that can fit on a desktop. The inspiration came from
this art installation.
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posted by rdurbin
on Dec 31, 2012 -
14 answers
What percentage (either of a movie's production budget or of the final receipts) of a movie's box office receipts are expected to be produced in the opening weekend?
posted by goethean
on Oct 30, 2012 -
4 answers
I need an alternative to Google Drive that's going to work well with all my little snowflake snowflakes. And there are a bunch.
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posted by kbanas
on Sep 24, 2012 -
10 answers
I switched to a wheat-based litter and now it is tracking everywhere despite my best efforts. Any suggestions for combating this?
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posted by oflinkey
on Sep 3, 2012 -
8 answers
What's a good storage key combination lockbox (the kind realtors/landlords sometimes attached to the front door of properties) that can accommodate a big rental car key fob?
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posted by treepour
on Aug 20, 2012 -
9 answers
Could anyone recommend a website where I can order a (very) small run of (relatively) inexpensive custom printed storage or portfolio boxes? Or, alternatively, could you help me concoct a long lasting, elegant, DIY alternative to custom printed boxes?
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posted by cimton
on Jul 3, 2012 -
8 answers
Where can I find empty cigar boxes for FREE (or nearly free) in the Minneapolis, MN area?
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posted by TinWhistle
on Jun 14, 2012 -
9 answers
I gave my mother-in-law my Mainecoon kitten. Since then, she has stopped using the litter box. Help!
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posted by melangell
on Jun 2, 2012 -
6 answers
Do you see
this 3-layer bento lunch box for sale online? One box in the stack is white with the yellow design, one is white with the orange design, and the 3rd box is white with the green design.
posted by cashman
on May 19, 2012 -
10 answers
One of out cats has decided that she will only poop in front of her litter box. This is a new and unpleasant habit. What can be done to fix this behavior?
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posted by item
on Mar 14, 2012 -
28 answers
Are stylists telling the truth when they say that professional haircolor after drugstore haircolor will literally destroy your hair?
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posted by nataliedanger
on Jan 18, 2012 -
16 answers
Where can I purchase a 48-count box of individually-wrapped full-size Snickers in the DC/Maryland area before Hallowe'en? I know Costco and probably Sams Club carry them, but I don't currently have a membership and don't want to pay a $50 membership just for the privilege of buying a $40 box of candy.
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posted by mboszko
on Oct 27, 2011 -
21 answers
GuitarFilter: Multi FX vs. Pedals. In particular, I'm trying to figure out whether I should buy a $100 floor controller for my Line 6 Pod XT, or stump for a couple of pedals instead. Lots of snowflakiness inside.
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posted by unSane
on May 30, 2011 -
12 answers
Brainstorming thread - Enhancing the plain wooden box. Beyond decoration, what can I add to increase the utility of a common wooden box, i.d. roughly 2" x 3" x 4"? For example, a bright LED with a magnet switch for opening at night. Some boxes will include a secret compartment. Dividers, containers, nanotech; don't limit your imaginations. Thanks!
posted by Ardiril
on Mar 11, 2011 -
12 answers
What is the best "wired" home-network solution? A NAS drive connected to my router or a powerline ethernet adapter that allows me to connect an ethernet cable to the computer in my bedroom?
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posted by The1andonly
on Dec 26, 2010 -
1 answer
Is there a mod for my Samsung BluRay player that will let me steam everything, not just the Pandora/Blockbuster/Netflix/YouTube that it streams? It's connected wirelessly to the web, can it be changed to point to another URL?
posted by fixedgear
on Dec 10, 2010 -
5 answers
I need some shipping boxes for larger items. Unfortunately I only need one or two, so it doesn't make sense to buy from Uline. And the freebies from the grocery/liquor store aren't appropriate. Is there a more affordable vendor than an office supply or specialty shipping store for this stuff? Thanks!
posted by herrtodd
on Dec 4, 2010 -
17 answers
I need to receive business shipments. How can I keep my postal mailbox costs low?
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posted by mintchip
on Nov 3, 2010 -
8 answers
I sort of have a box addiction. I collect cardboard boxes for shipping boardgames, or that's what I tell myself, but sometimes I just collect them. I am not a meth user, but probably have a hoarding gene.
So I want to make some simple wooden boxes using simple tools to rebox a few favorite games. I have a jig saw, hand saw, drill, circular saw and a few other cheap tools, like a plastic mitre box. The boxes don't have to be examples of fine wordworking, just functional and not too crude. I'm looking for resources on how to do this without dropping hundreds of dollars on antique planes or tools.
posted by mecran01
on Jul 24, 2010 -
11 answers
Downtown NYC: Are there any inexpensive package receiving services around? I'm in a doorman-less building and have an Amazon Prime subscription that I'd like to take advantage of.
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posted by theDrizzle
on May 22, 2010 -
10 answers
Best practices for setting up an accessible litter box cabinet that's easy to maintain for an elderly or disabled person?
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posted by amtho
on May 12, 2010 -
8 answers
Is there a way to attach window boxes to a third story condo without creating a vector for water to get under the siding?
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posted by Foam Pants
on Apr 22, 2010 -
2 answers
I have an old Line6 GuitarPort with Gearbox 3.5 on a Windows laptop. Does anyone know if there is a Line6 plugin or other software available (from Line6 or elsewhere) that I can download to my laptop that will simulate a looper pedal (or a phrase looper as defined by
wikipedia ).
I'm trying to record the rhythm for a song I like, have it loop and then freestyle the solo on my guitar, all through my computer.
posted by WhereAmI
on Mar 25, 2010 -
3 answers
Where can I buy an outdoor steel or plastic collection box? The purpose would be to collect returns or book donations to the library.
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posted by christopherbdnk
on Jan 14, 2010 -
6 answers
RedGreenShowFilter: I've got a bunch of crisp paperback romance novels I've scavenged from dumpsters around town, and I'd rather turn them into something than read or try selling them. What can I
build using them? I'm thinking clear box tape instead of duct, so the corny covers will still be visible. Bonus points for something handy.
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posted by Quarter Pincher
on Sep 8, 2009 -
15 answers
Help me find a seven-day pill container (with a few desired characteristics, of course).
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posted by brandman
on Jun 22, 2009 -
5 answers
What are your favorite containers, recipes and techniques for cooking food ahead of time and eating it at work?
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posted by sully75
on May 14, 2009 -
16 answers
3 cats, one small apartment. I'm looking for as much advice, strategies and product recommendations that I can get. The goal is happy healthy kitties, with my sanity intact.
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posted by cgg
on May 12, 2009 -
28 answers
The best digestive enzyme to eliminate litter box odours?
posted by page123
on Apr 29, 2009 -
19 answers
