My cousin is changing her first name, but if I had a girl I always wanted to name her my cousin's old name...how do I broach this? I'm happy for her choosing a new name, but I'm wondering is her old name off the table for my own (not yet conceived) child? [more inside]
posted on Jun 29, 2008 - 16 answers

I am a library director who definitely needs a change of job (possibly a change of career) but I am stumped as to how to convince employers outside the library world that I am willing, able and sometimes more than qualified to do a job that doesn't necessarily involve books/libraries/IT maintenance. Can anyone share examples of how to convince employers you are qualified for something different? [more inside]
posted on Jun 5, 2008 - 7 answers

For a friend: If you have ever changed careers to become a public school teacher, I would love to hear your story, especially if you were already at the "married with children" stage of life when you made the switch. Are you happy with your choice? Do/did you regret it? What happened that you didn't expect? What was it like. Answers to any of or all of those questions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, as always.
posted on May 8, 2008 - 8 answers

Changing sparkplugs: I have a 2003 Chevrolet Tracker, with an unusual ignition coil setup, and I want to learn how to remove the coils and access my plugs. (Pictures inside) [more inside]
posted on Jan 25, 2008 - 5 answers

They're changing the pension benefits. Can anything be done? [more inside]
posted on Aug 24, 2007 - 9 answers

Question about changing my last name. [more inside]
posted on Jun 12, 2007 - 9 answers

I am leaving for Japan in two days: should I change money before or after I get there? Does it matter? How do I do it?
posted on Feb 26, 2007 - 22 answers

I want to find a job in Australia or new Zealand. But I'm Canadian, in Canada. How do I do it? [more inside]
posted on Jan 30, 2007 - 15 answers

I just heard an NPR story about how history books have changed to reflect the books' editorial biases. For instance, the author cites aged history books changing explanation of the reason for the Mexican-American war. Have any of you MeFites done any (formal or informal) research into this phenomenon? How can I learn more?
posted on Nov 21, 2006 - 15 answers

Changing drive letters in Windows 2000 [more inside]
posted on Jan 28, 2006 - 6 answers

Why does a person's musical taste keep changing? I'm suddenly listening to lot's of Paris Cafe music, the likes of Charles Trenet, Edith Piaf and Josephine Baker. How did that happen? Why do some people's tastes never seem to change?
posted on Dec 14, 2003 - 20 answers