I am working on creating a writing centre at a local college here in England. I would like to add a Great Books component because it has a lot of appeal. What are your 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st century selections that one could add to a Great Books list?
posted by parmanparman
on Mar 14, 2012 -
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I'd like to ask my boss to be a mentor for my careee development. How do I do it? Any pitfalls? What should I keep in mind?
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posted by Hellebore
on Mar 13, 2012 -
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I have a question about my Scosche myTREK heart rate monitor for my iPhone.
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posted by kbanas
on Mar 12, 2012 -
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Is there some killer feature of MySQL that explains its wide use relative to PostgreSQL?
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posted by wierdo
on Mar 2, 2012 -
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Help me sort out the best way to approach language preservation, as an academic interest and as a guideline for volunteer work.
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posted by mammary16
on Feb 21, 2012 -
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I'm hoping to put together a relatively simple website on which to put various stories and essays my friends and I are writing. I'm aiming at imitating old journals and newspapers (
like this), fairly simple, mostly text. Do you guys know any great examples of this type of layout online that I could scope out, and if I wanted to start prototyping it myself relying as much as possible on CSS and javascript, what would be some resources I should consider?
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posted by BlackLeotardFront
on Feb 16, 2012 -
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I realized recently, that I've lost somewhat of my network that kept me up to date on technology trends, software development methodologies and up and coming frameworks. I'm specifically in the enterprise JEE world. What are some software related blogs that you use as a Senior/Lead/Architect?
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posted by kookywon
on Feb 15, 2012 -
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For the sake of my dwindling sanity, can anyone point me towards the blog post I read about a "concentric" model for data-driven software architecture? I've googled like mad but haven't come anywhere close to it because the only search terms I can come up with are either vague or have additional meanings that pollute the results.
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posted by ElDiabloConQueso
on Feb 15, 2012 -
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How many tool 'generations' has there been since hominids began toolmaking?
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posted by Jehan
on Feb 13, 2012 -
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Hey fellow Meta Filter users i seek some advice and help regarding a few undergraduate degrees: Economics, International Development and Commerce. I feel these are three promising undergraduate programs but struggle in which to pursue. Any advice and information on these degrees and career paths would be greatly appreciated.
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posted by KillerHand10
on Jan 7, 2012 -
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Are there scholarly books, articles, etc. that address what has happened to the way our brains now work due to the ease in which we can satisfy our curiosity quickly via the internet? What's been lost in our brain power? We can now find answers within seconds, and all the time we used to spend thinking are gone. Seriously, has this affected how we think when we know answers can be found quickly?
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posted by kinetic
on Dec 31, 2011 -
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What's the best way to get a job in software development with no previous experience? More details inside..
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posted by gchucky
on Dec 29, 2011 -
18 answers
How do I figure out what I want to be when I grow up? I've been very lucky in my life so far—just a little bit of work has yielded me amazing opportunities that have more or less fallen into my lap. But I'm starting to realize that I have no idea how to set, develop, and follow through on goals on my own.
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posted by sockpuppet yo
on Nov 30, 2011 -
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Tony-Robbins-Style Motivational audio/video for Vietnamese or Chinese people?
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posted by gttommy
on Nov 8, 2011 -
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Posting for a friend:
She has an interview next week for a part-time non-profit development/social media job. She has pretty good answers for generic job interview type questions, but what kinds of questions might she prepare for that are more specific to the field? What kinds of skills should she be highlighting?
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posted by brackish.line
on Nov 4, 2011 -
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[app development filter] I know little about apps and don't even own an iPhone; please help me to commission a developer to customise her existing app so it can be used by my own customers.
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posted by braemar
on Nov 1, 2011 -
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I'd love to learn how to program effectively in a language like C++ or Java, so that I can, within a year or so, be somewhat productive.
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posted by oaklandj
on Oct 30, 2011 -
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I want to create (or help create) educational games, but I don't have a design or programming background. I'm more interested in the education/learning side of things. How do I make this happen?
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posted by pourtant
on Sep 29, 2011 -
6 answers
I'm looking for photos on the web or books showing international cities evolving over the last 10, 20, or 50 years, particularly in the developing world: Mumbai, Dhaka, Guangzhou, et al.
posted by sswiller
on Sep 29, 2011 -
5 answers
Ask people who knows child developmental psychology stuff about separation anxiety for 1 yr old. Will there be permanent damage to the kid?
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posted by akomom
on Sep 29, 2011 -
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I need advice on how to plot out my career - right now I feel doomed to drift. I work in development currently, not sure I want to stay there, but it's the only thing I know how to do.
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 21, 2011 -
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I have a B.S. in Math, but I haven't been able to find a job in my field. What can I add to my undergrad degree to be more competitive in the job market?
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posted by ZeroDivides
on Sep 21, 2011 -
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How much should I charge for developing a mobile/web app? And, should I charge hourly, weekly, or ask for a fulltime position?
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posted by Earl the Polliwog
on Sep 20, 2011 -
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(Mac-based) small business software and integration -- don't know what exactly I'm looking for here, which makes it tough to ask questions and find solutions! Currently using a cobbled-together mix of programs and web-based software (AccountEdge, e-junkie, more), but I am wondering if I could streamline/improve/do things differently.
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posted by bitter-girl.com
on Sep 9, 2011 -
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how to PRACTICALLY add the missing component in my busy life.
I have good career and family. But I want to answer my calling. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. I want to get started by either take classes or do volunteer work. What is more efficient, more practical and beneficial to me? Sincerely seeking advice here.
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posted by akomom
on Sep 5, 2011 -
14 answers
So how do you encourage cognitive development in newborn babies when all they do is eat and sleep?
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posted by creasy boy
on Aug 16, 2011 -
45 answers
How to deal with unpaid and non-contracted design work showing up on the net? The work was created based on the promise of a contract coming in any day.
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posted by stthspl
on Aug 14, 2011 -
10 answers
I'm writing my first iPad 2 app. How can I include the standard iOS buttons for taking a photo and for switching/flipping between front and back cameras? I'm talking strictly about the appearance of the buttons, not about the SDK and the frameworks.
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posted by shortfuse
on Aug 10, 2011 -
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What resources/lessons/books/videos would you use to teach a class of high school freshmen to help them become better/more successful people?
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posted by audiodidactic
on Aug 3, 2011 -
16 answers
What books would you all recommend for a Computer Science student interested in making games?
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posted by DMan
on Jul 29, 2011 -
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I'm good at programming computers. But I don't want to be a software developer. What can I do for a career and what should I be doing now to make it possible?
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posted by vogon_poet
on Jul 25, 2011 -
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I'm a developer at a C++ shop right now, and would like to expand my skills in order to be more versatile and marketable. What's the next programming language I should learn? (I know some assembly, and very basic HTML)
posted by Stephanie Duy
on Jul 24, 2011 -
31 answers
My next task at work is to turn one of our existing web applications into an iPad app. Help me get to the point where I know where to start.
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posted by le morte de bea arthur
on Jul 15, 2011 -
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Career change: Any tips/insights/do's and don'ts that you have for me - a new-in-business independent consultant in the inclusive business/social enterprise/development space?
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posted by epiphinite
on Jun 23, 2011 -
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Non-developer trying to build an app that uses locations/times/schedules, similar to a "next bus" utili-tool. What should I know before wasting too much time and energy on something that really ought to be left to the professionals?
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posted by wowbobwow
on Jun 17, 2011 -
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My company is doing more and more development for phones, so I'm trying to convince the higher-ups to buy the development team some phones to test on, rather than rely on coworker's personal phones.
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posted by emptybowl
on Jun 14, 2011 -
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Tell me about Youth app development projects, please!! Things like the
Stanford Fall 2007 "Facebook Class" are a good starting point but we're even more interested in projects in underprivileged community (US/non-US) or developing country contexts that involve youths in app development (for any platform, not just Facebook and including mobile).
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posted by zresearch
on Jun 10, 2011 -
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I want to get into game development for android. Where do I hang out online, who do I talk to, what do I need to know, and what do I read?
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posted by Cogentesque
on Jun 6, 2011 -
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Desktop developer seeks your favorite tutorials, links, books, to learn up on web development.
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posted by Tomorrowful
on May 31, 2011 -
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I would like to find a developer with whom to build simple, fun web apps. The catch is that while I am prepared to invest some cash, I would prefer to find someone who will work in an entrepreneurial way and end up with some ownership of what is created. Where do I find a potential collaborator?
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posted by skylar
on May 31, 2011 -
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Babyjbenben is 7 weeks old - now what? I want to know the intimate details of hanging out and having good times with my son! I'm looking for reference sources and first-hand accounts that aren't annoying, and instead, inspirational feel-good fun. Please help.
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posted by jbenben
on May 29, 2011 -
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