I'd like to write a fictional short story about the construction of a skyscraper in Newark and an incident of corruption that threatens the structural integrity of the building (based loosely on the
Citygroup Center incident. Note: I'm not saying this crisis was caused by corruption). I am seeking books, articles, photos and videos (especially), and general inspirational material on modern skyscraper construction and, particularly, any incidents similar to the Citygroup crisis. Additionally, anything worthwhile on the city of Newark (I've watched
Brick City, which was the primary inspiration for the setting). Many thanks to all in advance!
posted by smithsmith
on Jun 13, 2012 -
9 answers
Need help with some of the details of buying a diving board for some poor Estonian kids
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posted by LordSludge
on Mar 29, 2012 -
6 answers
I broke some very expensive headphones that i bought at guitar center... How can I get a refund?
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posted by sizzil34
on Jul 29, 2011 -
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Turning to a sleep center/clinic out of desperation, where should I go, what should I know/ask for? Have I always been sleep deprived and didn't know it?
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posted by Carialle
on May 23, 2011 -
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Looking for general advice, tips, personal anecdotes, etc from autodidacts (or anyone else) about learning a complex craft/set of skills
on your own. (details on the particular discipline inside)
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posted by Griffinlb
on Dec 6, 2010 -
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I currently live in Center City, Philadelphia in a 700 sq. ft. apartment that costs me $1300 / mo without parking. I'm getting married in the spring and I'm looking to move out of the city to the suburbs. I'd like to find a reasonably priced one-bedroom place with parking and access to public transportation. What areas or apartments outside the city do you recommend?
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posted by Aanidaani
on Dec 4, 2010 -
10 answers
Please help me pick out used parts for a pretty low expectation "media center".
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posted by sully75
on Oct 26, 2010 -
6 answers
I'd like to watch the World Cup in peace! Using Windows Media Center 7, how do I silence the annoying Vuvuzela horn?
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posted by mr_silver
on Jun 17, 2010 -
12 answers
This weekend I'm going to be setting up, installing and configuring Windows 7 Media Center as a DVR. Do you have any recommendations on things to do or not do in order to get the most out of this?
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posted by mr_silver
on May 19, 2010 -
4 answers
Is someone online keeping track of how partisan each newspaper is, on some kind of left-to-right spectrum?
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posted by shipbreaker
on Apr 13, 2010 -
7 answers
XBOX 360 as Media Center hackery: what's the minimum hardware I can get away with to serve as the Media Center PC "server" to the 360's "client"?
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posted by bartleby
on Oct 1, 2009 -
8 answers
I have an interview for a Dialer Admin II position at a huge collections outfit in four hours. Although I have about 10 years of collections call center experience and have worked extensively ON a dialer, I've never actually done any Dialer Admin-type work. What can I say or do to help me get this job?
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posted by Bageena
on Sep 14, 2009 -
5 answers
One of my servers needs more space, but due to several reasons I can't add space directly to the server...
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posted by gregr
on Sep 4, 2009 -
7 answers
I've dug through the archives, googled my fingers off, and I'm tired of all the searching. All I want to know if there is a fairly cheap, easy to set up, decently functional media center PC out there to be bought off the shelf. I don't want to do any hacking or tweaking, just want it to work.
posted by ducktape
on Aug 14, 2009 -
22 answers
What's a good, clean, safe cybercafe/lan party place with decent computers in Los Angeles? Objective: 5 hours of World of Warcraft.
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posted by felix
on May 29, 2009 -
11 answers
I've just bought an external hard drive for carrying around my music, movies, and pictures. Is there a portable media centre program I could also put on it?
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posted by edbyford
on Dec 16, 2008 -
7 answers
I have an XP Windows Media Center PC that accesses two network drives called M: and N:. The problem is that media center can't access the drives unless I go into windows explorer and open the drives manually. How can I set it up so the drives are accessible immediately?
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posted by baggers
on Nov 30, 2008 -
8 answers
What is the purpose of this weird detail (a button-on loop of some kind with wool on one side and velvet on the other) on the inside of my new coat?
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posted by Your Time Machine Sucks
on Nov 7, 2008 -
18 answers
HD-capable HTPC advice / help? I'm overwhelmed here... XBMC, Boxee, MythTV, Windows Media Center, CableCARDS, Popcorn Hour, Apple TV -- too many options!
What should I build to fit my needs within a reasonable cost?
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posted by twiggy
on Oct 2, 2008 -
16 answers
How do I control a media center pc from a laptop? The catch: I want to make my terminal session run as if I was logged in at the console. This is to control a media center from afar.
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posted by geoff.
on May 31, 2008 -
10 answers
I am using a computerized telephone management system called Advanced Call Center. One of its features is it emails me whenever I receive a call at my business. That feature needs and uses the Telephone Applications Programming Interface (TAPI) feature within Outlook to function.
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posted by CollectiveMind
on Apr 20, 2008 -
4 answers
Is this home media center set up possible and if so how much would it cost to set up?
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posted by nyu2
on Apr 2, 2008 -
13 answers
I'm interested in buying a TV Tuner Card for my PC, but I don't know where to find good reviews. Does anyone have any recommendations for a cheap, decent-quality card that preferably comes with a remote?
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posted by Aanidaani
on Dec 27, 2007 -
9 answers
Can a public community center charge a private daycare for space that is free to the public?
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posted by mikelly
on Aug 6, 2007 -
14 answers
Are there any good sub $1500 notebooks with Vista MCE's new cablecard for recording high def video?
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posted by Apo11o
on May 22, 2007 -
4 answers
How do I center text (or, really, images) up-and-down within a tabular cell in LaTeX?
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posted by leahwrenn
on Apr 18, 2007 -
5 answers
Is there a way to create a web and connect to the server directly with FrontPage 2002 running on Windows Media Center Edition 2005 ?
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posted by jurczyk
on Apr 7, 2007 -
0 answers
I just got a new PC with Windows Vista and have been exposed to Windows Media Center for the first time. What neat things can I do with it?
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posted by Servo5678
on Mar 26, 2007 -
4 answers
Are there any organizations in Toronto where a person with a few months of time on his hands and a bachelor's degree in computer science could really help?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 19, 2007 -
4 answers
Can Vista Laptops Have the equivalent of both Windows XP Tablet edition and Media Center Edition on one system without having to boot into separate partitions?
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posted by Apo11o
on Feb 28, 2007 -
4 answers
Any MeFites with knowledge/experience of the Noble Training Center at Anniston, Alabama?
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posted by X4ster
on Jan 23, 2007 -
6 answers
Hi, Does anyone use a Media Center PC as their "Tivo-like" box for recording television and seeing on your actual television?
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posted by skepticallypleased
on Nov 4, 2006 -
6 answers
Does anyone hear have experience working with and/or setting up a synchronous online component for a college writing center?
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posted by bibliowench
on Sep 10, 2006 -
3 answers
Why was there no effort made to rescue those trapped on the upper floors of the World Trade Center with helicopters?
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posted by terrier319
on Apr 25, 2006 -
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