Where is a good place to get breakfast near St. Paul's Cathedral in London? [more inside]
posted by Your Time Machine Sucks on Oct 20, 2009 - 9 answers

Did Mark Twain ever comment on the Seventh-Day Adventist Church? [more inside]
posted by Anephim on Oct 6, 2009 - 5 answers

Why does life always seem so much gloomier, and problems more formidable, when you're thinking them over in the middle of the night vs. during normal waking hours? And which perspective is more accurate-- the rosy daytime view, or the pessimistic nighttime one? [more inside]
posted by yersinia on Oct 6, 2009 - 25 answers

Looking for a summer soccer day camp for an 11 year old that's more than a week...in northern New Jersey.
posted by kemah201 on Jun 4, 2009 - 1 answer

This is a shot in the dark, but maybe you well-read, politically minded people can help: I am trying to track down a short commentary I remember reading around election day 2008. It was written in a French newspaper, I believe, and it was a short piece, but the basic gist was: "Today we are one with america. that may change later, but today we're one" re: the Obama win. I feel like I saw it linked in Andrew Sullivan's Daily Dish, but couldn't find it in the archives. I was voraciously reading so many sites at the time that I have no idea where it actually was. It was just a beautiful piece and I would like to read it again and keep it around. If it rings a bell with someone, that would be great!
posted by knmr76 on Jun 3, 2009 - 2 answers

Daytrip Dreamin': I've read the previous question about Zipcars in NYC, but it's about a year old and I have some specific questions. [more inside]
posted by The Whelk on May 28, 2009 - 14 answers

Help me deal emotionally with a bad case of academic jealousy. [more inside]
posted by bad grammar on May 13, 2009 - 16 answers

I live in Denver and my parents are coming to town in a few weeks. We thought it would be nice to take them up into the mountains. We don't want to drive for more than a couple of hours and we'd like to bring our labrador retriever. Does anyone have a suggestion of a nice city/area we can visit that is dog friendly? [more inside]
posted by Kimberly on May 5, 2009 - 15 answers

SteakFilter: Help us wow our Mom's with a great steak recipe for Mothers Day! [more inside]
posted by pghjezebel on May 4, 2009 - 28 answers

What do people do when they have kids and both parents work? Bonus points if you have answers specific to Concord, NH! [more inside]
posted by Quizicalcoatl on Apr 25, 2009 - 21 answers

I have a podcast that downloads as multiple segments over multiple days. Its format arrives as YYYYMMDD_showcode_segment.mp3; so, for example, one download might result in files as 20090323_goofa_01.mp3 through 20090323_goofa_21.mp3, and also within the same download 20090324_goofa_01.mp3 through 20090324_goofa_21.mp3. What I'm looking for is a Unix script (shell, perl, what have you) that would look at a directory and look at what dates are represented there, and let me join all of the segments together by day. I can use mpgtx -j to do the actual joining; I'm looking for the code that would let the script determine what dates are in the directory and then get each day's segments united into a single MP3 for that day's show.
posted by WCityMike on Mar 25, 2009 - 5 answers

Please tell me of good novels you have read where the story all takes place in one day. [more inside]
posted by jammy on Mar 23, 2009 - 34 answers

About ten years ago I picked up an amazing collection of 114 (mint condition, plastic-sleeved) vintage first day issue stamps/envelopes at a thrift store. Been simplifying my belongings and I'm thinking it's time to sell them. Hey you stamp collectors... what are your recommendations? [more inside]
posted by miss lynnster on Jan 19, 2009 - 7 answers

My phone (Nokia 6230i) has started giving me tips (which started tonight at 00:06 on the 01/01/09). When I turn on my phone, enter my PIN number and once it's got past the obligatory Nokia splash screen it gives me this tip: Tip Of The Day: Don't Eat Too Much! and here's the photo for you (sorry for the rubbish quality). Can some explain to me what the hell is going on?
posted by nam3d on Dec 31, 2008 - 3 answers

I'm having an "off day" for no particular reason. Feeling grouchy & peevish. This is dumb. Please help me fix it. [more inside]
posted by pseudostrabismus on Dec 4, 2008 - 54 answers

Help me understand what I am paying for stocks at Sharebuilder.com [more inside]
posted by SirStan on Dec 2, 2008 - 8 answers

The Dow Jones average on November 5th: Is it going up or down, help me decide. [more inside]
posted by clearly on Oct 29, 2008 - 33 answers

Investing/Day Trading -Why is it bad to pick stocks off the losers of the day assuming they will rebound? [more inside]
posted by SirStan on Oct 27, 2008 - 29 answers

I live in Jerusalem and am going to Tel Aviv for the weekend. I really don't know the area, and am looking for: 1) A good day spa in Tel Aviv Yafo. My solid foam mattress is slowly killing my back, and I am in dire need of a good, strong massage. 2) Discotheque recommendation 3) Other recommendation? Anything? Cool place to visit, shop, good restaurant, anything. I live so close there's a good chance I'll come back too, so it doesn't have to all fit into a weekend. Thanks
posted by howgenerica on Sep 9, 2008 - 0 answers

i'm heading to birmingham, alabama from new orleans to see tom waits at the alabama theater next thursday (yea!). my compadre & i would like to hit some thrift stores along the way. anyone have any good recommendations for thrifty places along i-59 between these two cities? thanks. [more inside]
posted by msconduct on Jun 26, 2008 - 3 answers

So what are you getting for your mom on mothers day? [more inside]
posted by keep it tight on May 6, 2008 - 32 answers

How do I send Tofu Panang to my mother? [more inside]
posted by JJ Jenkins on May 2, 2008 - 6 answers

Where are some good day-hike areas along the CA central coast? [more inside]
posted by kdar on Mar 12, 2008 - 8 answers

When should my new birthday be? [more inside]
posted by JimmyJames on Feb 22, 2008 - 58 answers

This is a ridiculous question. It's 12:20AM Valentine's Day morning. I suddenly want to send flowers (or some other encouraging vday-ish gift) to a quite a few of my single girlfriends at their respective workplaces. Am I crazy, is this doable and how?? [more inside]
posted by pinksoftsoap on Feb 13, 2008 - 18 answers

Can anyone recommend a day labor hiring hall in Los Angeles? [more inside]
posted by YoungAmerican on Feb 1, 2008 - 5 answers

What online reads can you recommend on the subject of circadian rhythms and rituals, preferably from an anthropological and/or historical point of view? [more inside]
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane on Jan 13, 2008 - 6 answers

I want to send to few people (myself included) few pages from a book of my choice, every working day, so we could for example, read complete "Catcher in a Rye" in a month or so. Does anyone know some online service that I could use for such purpose? I found only "Chapter-a-day" services, but I want to use book of my choice.
posted by leigh1 on Nov 28, 2007 - 14 answers

Every since the daylight savings change last weekend, my favorite local AM talk station only comes in sporadically. What in the world could be going on? [more inside]
posted by kbanas on Nov 9, 2007 - 9 answers

Where on my new/proposed property is there sunlight throughout the day? [more inside]
posted by rush on Jul 10, 2007 - 5 answers

City boy gets a car: what are some spur-of-the-moment outdoorsy-type things to do within two hours drive of Manhattan? [more inside]
posted by kmtiszen on Jul 7, 2007 - 11 answers

Father's Day Filter: How to best handle this day for my son whose father has no contact with him because of molestation??? (LONG) [more inside]
posted by workinprogress on Jun 13, 2007 - 38 answers

A few friends are coming to visit me in San Diego next week. We want to spend a few days in L.A. walking around, seeing the sites, and going to the getty. Is it a bad idea to go this Sunday and Monday on memorial weekend? I'm worried that the crowds will be larger than normal and some of the stuff will be closed down. We could definitely post-pone it till later in the week. Please let me know what you L.A. folk think, thanks!
posted by meta87 on May 24, 2007 - 5 answers

What exactly IS a "field day"? (inspired by this comment)
posted by schleppo on Apr 23, 2007 - 11 answers

Help me give my fiancée the best 'awesome day' ever… [more inside]
posted by honeyx on Mar 1, 2007 - 20 answers

NYC to Berea, Kentucky. Best ways to travel back and forth, about 6 roundtrips over the course of 3 months? Low cost is very important, but not quite so important that I could stomach the 19-hour Greyhound ride every time. Can't find any budget airlines that go NYC-Lexington. Some cheap flights BWI-LEX and some NYC-Dayton -- maybe those are my best choice even with the added time/cost on bus legs? Finally, anybody know approx. taxi cost Lex-Berea (for times when Greyhound schedule doesn't fit with my plane)? Thanks!
posted by lorimer on Sep 3, 2006 - 6 answers

I'm home sick from work today, but not bed-ridden. Are there any small life-maintenance-type projects I can do while I'm home? I've already cleaned out my email, done laundry, searched for new music, organized my digital photos and checked out my daily sites. Suggestions?
posted by commasplice on Aug 3, 2006 - 20 answers

Looking for New York State Wine Tasting Suggestions [more inside]
posted by Julnyes on Jul 27, 2006 - 8 answers

BostonFilter: I'm annoyed that I can't find info about this online anywhere, but is the MBTA doing their usual fare-free subway and bus rides on Earth Day this year (4/22)? I'm having a housewarming party that day, and I want to invite all my out-of-town friends up early to frolic around town. Their Web site tells me nothing, nor does Boston.com.
posted by mykescipark on Apr 19, 2006 - 5 answers

A friend (though not someone I know very well) is having a valentines party... she is encouraging people to dress up... what should I go as? [more inside]
posted by crewshell on Feb 10, 2006 - 12 answers

CAPSLOCKFILTER: OK - I have to ask: what's up with the International Caps Lock Day post over on blue, and the >350 comments? Someone please explain!
posted by russmail on Oct 22, 2005 - 25 answers

As a Father's Day gift, I'm looking to arrange for a couple of green fees at a London (UK) area golf course. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by smcniven on Jun 15, 2005 - 4 answers

(crazy-headedness of offspring) = (difficulty of father to shop for) / (# of days until Father's Day) Please help. [more inside]
posted by leapingsheep on Jun 3, 2005 - 25 answers

That most hallowed of foolish holidays is upon us, minus one. So you've got time... What's the best April Fool's Day joke you've ever heard or been a part of? I need some ideas. [more inside]
posted by airguitar on Mar 31, 2005 - 18 answers

Checking a suitcase in New York City: is it possible? I'd like to leave my suitcase somewhere for the day. Many moons ago, I checked my bag at Grand Central Terminal, but I've heard that the luggage room was discontinued after 9/11. Does anyone know if it's back (or have other suggestions)?
posted by 4easypayments on Oct 31, 2004 - 8 answers

Any MeFites have experience with Focus Night and Day contacts? I'm not necessarily interested in sleeping in them, but my current contacts make my eyes uncomfortably dry all the time, so I'd like to know if the N&Ds are as comfortable as they claim.
posted by Aaorn on Jan 17, 2004 - 8 answers