I thought this would be simple, but it isn't. I want to purchase a song as the new ringtone of my At&t Blackberry Pearl, and I have hit all sorts of roadblocks. [more inside]
posted by msali on Nov 9, 2009 - 4 answers

Any have experience dealing with online wholesale importers as an end consumer (i.e., not a retailer, just a guy who wants some buckles) ? [more inside]
posted by Squid Voltaire on Oct 23, 2009 - 1 answer

Installing geo thermal in an old house with boiler? [more inside]
posted by idyllhands on Sep 28, 2009 - 8 answers

Help resolve a dispute among co-workers. Vancouver is a wonderful city, everybody says so. It just doesn't happen to have been built for serious summer heat. Yet now it is hot (and getting hotter) and here we are in a "home office" that will start to absolutely bake in roughly one hour (when the afternoon sun hits the windows). Given that we have no air conditioning and that we are on a deadline this week and so must stay "on the job", how best to keep this place as cool as possible ...? [more inside]
posted by philip-random on Jul 27, 2009 - 31 answers

I am curious about different varieties of hip-hop style (basically, the kinds of things I see cool [mostly] black teenagers and young adults wearing). I'm interested in looking at pictures of it (are there street fashion blogs for this kind of thing?) and also in finding out more about the history, origins, and cultural associations of this kind of dress (anything from academic articles to fashion magazines). [more inside]
posted by bubukaba on Jul 24, 2009 - 13 answers

Where can I buy an unlined or lightweight men's linen jacket or similar like this for very hot, humid Kyoto summer? Must be worn with white dress shirt, tie and black pants. Degree of difficulty: 46L/XL and shipping to Japan. [more inside]
posted by planetkyoto on Jun 25, 2009 - 14 answers

What is this crazy sci-fi looking device I bought at a salvage store? It has knobs, a compass, and a bizarre spinning top. [more inside]
posted by agropyron on May 28, 2009 - 9 answers

I have reached the end of the Internet. Well, my Internet, anyway. Please recommend some sites that will refresh my surfing experience. [more inside]
posted by cloudsandstars on Apr 26, 2009 - 37 answers

What cool/geeky/fun/useful things can you do with a Linux-running server (no GUI, on 24/7) that has a very fast CPU but a very slow internet connection?
posted by Mwongozi on Apr 18, 2009 - 8 answers

I yelled at someone tonight who deserved to be yelled at but I now really wish I could have kept my cool. How does one keep their cool while getting the point across to someone that they're incompetent? [more inside]
posted by photoslob on Mar 5, 2009 - 28 answers

Recommendations for cool, philosophical blogs about recent paranormal phenomena? [more inside]
posted by low_horrible_immoral on Dec 9, 2008 - 10 answers

Good all-season low-temperature breads or tips? [more inside]
posted by 1f2frfbf on Aug 25, 2008 - 5 answers

Help finding the coolest burning bulbs for my bathroom vanity... [more inside]
posted by caveat empress on Aug 10, 2008 - 12 answers

Apartment filter: I need my apartment to be cool inside! We moved into a very nice 3rd (top) floor, west facing apartment... in March... came home in June and no exaggeration, it was 94 degrees in my living room. The AC has a 20 degree difference and runs nonstop from 4pm to 11pm and its 84 degrees in the bed room till 11pm. [more inside]
posted by phritosan on Aug 4, 2008 - 38 answers

Please give me home office inspiration [more inside]
posted by carefulmonkey on Jul 16, 2008 - 4 answers

How do I cool my tent for a Texas summer festival without electricity? [more inside]
posted by kristymcj on Apr 2, 2008 - 9 answers

I want to hear about "anti-cool". [more inside]
posted by twins named Lugubrious and Salubrious on Mar 11, 2008 - 50 answers

Is there a good website or store to buy a freaking sweet pair of goggles? [more inside]
posted by Del Far on Mar 5, 2008 - 12 answers

What do the hip creative girls wear to work? [more inside]
posted by Andrhia on Mar 5, 2008 - 17 answers

Please link me to a picture of a hip and cool swimming pool railing.
posted by wallstreet1929 on Jan 23, 2008 - 1 answer

What are some cool Words of the Week for my kids' bookshop? [more inside]
posted by featherboa on Dec 6, 2007 - 26 answers

What would be a cool present for a 15-year old boy who wants for nothing. [more inside]
posted by vilcxjo_BLANKA on Nov 30, 2007 - 46 answers

Why do people like WaWa so much? [more inside]
posted by Black_Umbrella on Nov 26, 2007 - 34 answers

I need examples of things and secrets only a very in the know sort of person would know about. Examples include: the Black American Express Card or Disney's Club 33. [more inside]
posted by thebrokenmuse on Nov 7, 2007 - 103 answers

My son is entering that awkward teen stage and wants to put aside childish things. To that end, he would like to change his rather "kiddish" gamertag to something more intimidating (and less likely to be berated by his older sibling). Obviously, he's not looking for something like "Fluffy Wumpkins." He asked me to help him with suggestions for cool, edgy, threatening names. So, Hive mind, any ideas? Bonus points if it sounds particularly impressive or humiliating to the enemy after, "you were killed by..."
posted by misha on Sep 25, 2007 - 101 answers

In 6-8 weeks I will have accumulated some cash, about $5-6K. It's not much, but it is enough to survive 6 months without working while I write. 6 penniless months in Sydney, Australia. Where in the world should I go that will allow me to double that time? Triple? [more inside]
posted by hifimofo on Sep 2, 2007 - 19 answers

How would one paint a wall with this effect. [more inside]
posted by Mitheral on Aug 26, 2007 - 7 answers

How do I run my AMD Athlon XP 3200+ at the actual rated speed and not have it overheat ridiculously? [more inside]
posted by 6am on Aug 23, 2007 - 13 answers

As of tomorrow, my car will be basking in the Burbank sun 9-6, 5 days a week. What can I do so that getting back in it at the end of the day won't be the most unpleasant experience of my life? [more inside]
posted by forallmankind on Jul 15, 2007 - 22 answers

Do good what-to-watch TV blogs or webpages exist? [more inside]
posted by pinky on May 28, 2007 - 8 answers

Hi, I am trying to put together a series of city breaks in Europe so that I end up with one great summer holiday of around two weeks long. [more inside]
posted by trashcan on May 19, 2007 - 5 answers

Cool classical music facts for kids? [more inside]
posted by asuprenant on Apr 9, 2007 - 15 answers

Does stirring a mug of hot liquid make it cool faster? [more inside]
posted by flyingcowofdoom on Jan 9, 2007 - 19 answers

Music in the style of "Little Lies" by Fleetwood Mac, and "Crockett's Theme" by Jan Hammer. [more inside]
posted by anonaccount on Dec 24, 2006 - 9 answers

It's interview season for me, which means suits and ties. I don't mind suits in cool weather, but it's been very warm here recently, and sweating all the way through an interview doesn't exactly scream "professionalism." How can I stay cool? [more inside]
posted by tellumo on Sep 21, 2006 - 28 answers

Should I blow the hot air out or the suck the cool air in? [more inside]
posted by fshgrl on Jul 24, 2006 - 18 answers

How can I "stop trying to impress" and just be myself? [more inside]
posted by Rowgun on Jun 8, 2006 - 25 answers

I need recommendations for a (travel?) fan that is small enough to not take up much space when packed in a bag, but that nevertheless kicks out a very decent breeze. AC power (not batteries) very much preferred, since it will be used near-constantly and I'd eat through zillions of batteries otherwise. Reasoning explained after the break. [more inside]
posted by WCityMike on Apr 24, 2006 - 7 answers

What's the new word for "cool"? [more inside]
posted by team lowkey on Apr 19, 2006 - 152 answers

Does this exist? Search tool that displays multiple results from various news sources. [more inside]
posted by zooropa on Apr 11, 2006 - 6 answers

Why does blowing on food make it cooler? [more inside]
posted by macinchik on Mar 30, 2006 - 16 answers

Find me the superbestest wallet ever! [more inside]
posted by Skyanth on Jul 24, 2005 - 17 answers

I have a spare 15 inch LCD monitor, and I am looking for something interesting to do with it. [more inside]
posted by adamfunman on Jul 13, 2005 - 7 answers

What are some of the coolest, oddest, or most unusual uses you've come up with for your personal computer?
posted by gwenzel on Jul 8, 2005 - 10 answers

Hot outside, hot inside. One open window, one fan (like this one). Where do I place it to cool my room down most efficiently. By the window, or on the other side of the room? Or somewhere else? [more inside]
posted by mr.marx on Jun 21, 2005 - 16 answers

Where should I look for a nice couch? [more inside]
posted by b1tr0t on Jun 5, 2005 - 17 answers

How can I become cool?
posted by Stynxno on Oct 22, 2004 - 72 answers

I want to get a new domain name that is cool but also sensible enough to go on CV's. However my imaginative skills aren't too great so I thought about using an expired domains list. However I am having difficulty finding a useful one [more inside...] [more inside]
posted by ralawrence on Jun 21, 2004 - 4 answers

What's the best way to cool down an upstairs apartment without air conditioning? (mi) [more inside]
posted by lola on Apr 26, 2004 - 28 answers

CoolEdit Pro plugins. Which playing guess-and-play with the inbuild Graphic EQ plugin with CoolEdit Pro 2 is all fun, I'm looking for a graphic that will display a VU/EQ of the track behind the EQ of the track. Kinda like the little VU in WinAmp, but with EQ controls in front of it. Also; anyone know any other killer CoolEdit plugins?
posted by armoured-ant on Mar 10, 2004 - 0 answers