I heard a piece of Muzak while shopping in Staples; the verse was forgettable, but the chorus was the verse from Kraftwerk's Computer Love (0:31 to 0:47 is the first full statement of it). It wasn't just similar; I know about soundalikes; it was note-for-note identical in melody and rhythm. I heard two more verse/choruses. It didn't seem to be a cover; the lyrics were not about computers; and of course, the actual "verse" was completely different. Searching and asking got no results, anyone know it? [more inside]
posted on Jul 19, 2008 - 12 answers

Can you help me find this vaguely-described song featuring/based on a cover of Britney Spear's Toxic? [more inside]
posted on Jul 2, 2008 - 6 answers

What Pink Floyd album cover (or liner) does this image come from? [more inside]
posted on Jun 24, 2008 - 6 answers

Thinking of Joe Cocker's great cover of the Beatles' "With a Little Help From My Friends", I started wondering: what other cover versions have actually changed the time signature of the original? [more inside]
posted on Jun 21, 2008 - 47 answers

I've always been fascinated by this book cover for Gödel, Escher, Bach. Anybody know how the woodcarving was designed, how it was made and how I could perhaps make one myself? [more inside]
posted on May 16, 2008 - 5 answers

Help me write a winning cover letter! I'm trying to convince a company looking for software engineers that I could be a great addition even though I don't want to work full-time. [more inside]
posted on Mar 3, 2008 - 7 answers

I'd like to find some examples of bands rerecording their own songs with foreign language versions of the lyrics, please. [more inside]
posted on Feb 15, 2008 - 72 answers

Looking for floor type radiator heat covers. Where can I find them? [more inside]
posted on Jan 22, 2008 - 3 answers

Please help me with a CD cover idea! I'm having trouble visualizing it. [more inside]
posted on Jan 9, 2008 - 13 answers

I want to start a cd review blog (w/ adsense ads), can I use album cover art? where could i (legally) get those from?
posted on Nov 14, 2007 - 11 answers

How much does the spine of a book cover affect sales? My partner has just had a book published, but the publishers put an earlier draft cover design on by mistake. The main difference is on the spine, where the title is slightly wrong and the text placement is different making the title unreadable by anyone browsing the shelves. [more inside]
posted on Oct 30, 2007 - 31 answers

Where can I find an aftermarket 16" wheel cover for a 2005 Totoya Matrix? [more inside]
posted on Oct 25, 2007 - 6 answers

Are there any protective covers or cases available for the LaCie d2 Quadra? [more inside]
posted on Oct 7, 2007 - 3 answers

What are some cover versions of well known songs that have refashioned or rearranged the piece so dramatically as to seem not exactly the covered song, but more of a unique work in and of itself? [more inside]
posted on Sep 24, 2007 - 97 answers

Which band did a cover of The Cure song called 'A Forest'? [more inside]
posted on Sep 17, 2007 - 10 answers

I have a great mid-century dining set that I finally have the room to use (yay!). However, I don't like how the chairs were reupholstered in the '80s, but won't have the chance to (re-)reupholster them till next year. So I need seat covers -- NOT slipcovers! -- in the meantime. This has turned out to be surprisingly difficult. Help! [more inside]
posted on Aug 22, 2007 - 8 answers

ABBAFilter: Has anyone done a DECENT 'hard' cover (or a remix) of an ABBA song? I'm thinking similar to what Marylin Manson did to 'Tainted Love'? Yes I've no taste. [more inside]
posted on Jul 28, 2007 - 19 answers

Please convince me to throw out my old MacWorld magazine cover CDs. [more inside]
posted on Jul 17, 2007 - 17 answers

Why aren't there any Rap covers by Rap artists? [more inside]
posted on Jul 16, 2007 - 20 answers

I need help on the Federal job application process [more inside]
posted on Jun 19, 2007 - 9 answers

I need a simple, free way to make CD covers on both Mac and Windows machines (more inside). [more inside]
posted on Apr 23, 2007 - 8 answers

How would you recommend repairing a heavy plastic (clear tarp like material with what appears to be fiberglass threads in it for strength) green house flexible cover. After about 10 years of use in the cold region of upper Michigan, my wife’s portable greenhouse (door and a few areas along the metal framing) are worn and starting to rip apart. I’ve tried the tried and true “duct tape” and clear plastic vinyl to patch the rips and it only lasted one year. I’d love to get another 5-7 years out of the greenhouse and wouldn’t mind spending up to $100.00 to repair it. Any ideas or suggestions would be certainly appreciated. Thanks in advance….
posted on Apr 17, 2007 - 14 answers

Valve Cover Tightening Sequence for a 1991 Ford Escort GT? [more inside]
posted on Apr 4, 2007 - 12 answers

Who did the art for Snow Patrol's Eyes Open album? [more inside]
posted on Mar 16, 2007 - 4 answers

How should I format the paragraphs in my cover letter / application materials for an academic position? [more inside]
posted on Mar 5, 2007 - 9 answers

Creative Cover Letters: Fact or Fiction? [more inside]
posted on Feb 19, 2007 - 10 answers

Am I missing something with my IKEA duvet cover? Is the slit at the bottom supposed to just hang open messily? It looks nicer in the catalog photos.
posted on Jan 2, 2007 - 24 answers

I was at a restaurant recently and they were playing a foreign language cover of Bush's "Machinehead." The cover version was much slower but the melody was recognizable and every once in awhile the singer would say "machinehead" in english. Does anybody have any idea who this is by?
posted on Oct 2, 2006 - 5 answers

I love my Iskin. Is there something like this for my laptop? Slightly [more inside]
posted on Sep 5, 2006 - 4 answers

Does anyone know where I can find a fitted cover for my tv set? Standard 20" RCA model....I find an eyesore in middle of living room and remember seeing a product locally in Vancouver BC on-line a while ago, but cannot find it now.
posted on Aug 22, 2006 - 5 answers

Do cover letters matter? [more inside]
posted on Aug 16, 2006 - 20 answers

For UK MeFites and UK TV watching MeFites: Apparently on Friday Night with Jonathan Ross recently one of the guests was a band or duo playing a spanish / flamenco type version of stairway to heaven.... [more inside]
posted on Jul 30, 2006 - 6 answers

My friend is shocked to learn I don't make a "nest" when I use a public restroom. Are there any real dangers to sitting on a uncovered toilet seat which has been used by others?
posted on Jul 28, 2006 - 73 answers

Classic Rock Filter: I'm looking for the name of a rock LP with a cover design that features a screaming face, essentially purple-hued. I believe it's either Deep Purple or Humble Pie, but Google is failing me ... [more inside]
posted on Jul 26, 2006 - 22 answers

Job filter: any advice for a recent graduate trying to write a cover letter that isn't all inane buzzwords and useless filler? [more inside]
posted on May 25, 2006 - 11 answers

Did children actually believe that "Duck and Cover" would work? [more inside]
posted on May 3, 2006 - 37 answers

There's a lot of threads here about the meaning of art, and also a lot of great stuff about the beauty of CD cover art. What I want to know, is what it all means. Why do so many CDs featuring a white line art border, sort of like Victorian wall paper? Is there a way to tell what sort of music is inside by the picture outside? Is there a secret language of icons or symbology? Or is it just packaging? And if it is, is there some kind of marketing ploy to attract particular audiences? Does a sepia cover with a guitar and boots always mean country music? How am I being manipulated by album art? And where can I learn more about what it means, not just what it looks like? Thanks
posted on Apr 17, 2006 - 13 answers

Last night I heard a great version of this song recorded by what sounded like a string quartet. Does anyone know anything about this cover? Google has failed me.
posted on Apr 8, 2006 - 3 answers

Where does iTunes for Windows copy the cover art that you drag in? Is there a better way to organize those images?
posted on Mar 31, 2006 - 6 answers

I’m looking for suggestions on what to plant as a groundcover in our backyard. I live in Los Angeles, California and am searching for the ideal ground cover which would: - require little water - not require super drainage (we have a fair amount of clay in our soil) - thrive in a sunny area - handle occasional foot traffic - grow moderately quickly - be evergreen - not be poisonous to kids The real kicker on the ideal groundcover would be cost—if we could plant it by seed that would be superb. Am I asking for too much? Should I bite the cost and buy thyme plugs?
posted on Mar 29, 2006 - 7 answers

Ragga song that the Black Eyed Peas were covering in "Get Original" (or vice versa)? [more inside]
posted on Mar 19, 2006 - 4 answers

What material should I use for a cover for a portfolio made with chicago-style screwposts? [more inside]
posted on Mar 15, 2006 - 8 answers

Bookmarklet to display Amazon cover art? [more inside]
posted on Jan 13, 2006 - 1 answers

Is there an online repository anywhere of New Yorker covers? [more inside]
posted on Jan 5, 2006 - 4 answers

Help me cover up a crack in the living room wall. [more inside]
posted on Dec 31, 2005 - 9 answers

Creative types: Help me design my mother's sketchbook cover. [more inside]
posted on Dec 29, 2005 - 12 answers

Where can I find a fitted utility trailer cover like this. $129 seems pretty rich for what you're getting, but I can't find any competing offerings out there. Google has been only frustrating on this hunt.
posted on Dec 13, 2005 - 3 answers

What should I write about in my cover letter if there is no specific job description? [more inside]
posted on Oct 11, 2005 - 6 answers

Need advice on healing / replacing a waterlogged, heavy spa cover. [more inside]
posted on Jun 5, 2005 - 3 answers

What computer is on the cover of Kraftwerk's Computer World album?
posted on May 10, 2005 - 7 answers