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What are the most efficient foods for the body to process? [more inside]
posted by anonymous
on Oct 22, 2009 -
10 answers
I'm going through a spreadsheet or a hand written list which requires me to check off each item as it's completed (common boring, repetitive work). I find that the process of switching back to that original list and checking/crossing out/deleting each item as it's done is the most time consuming part due to the context switch (having to move your eyes to a different interface/screen/paper). Are there any tricks (ruling out additional data entry to consolodate the data into a single interface) to minimize or eliminate this inefficiency?
posted by parallax7d
on Sep 3, 2009 -
7 answers
Is there a smarter tar or cpio out there, or a smarter way to archive, to efficiently retrieve a file stored in the archive? [more inside]
posted by Blazecock Pileon
on Aug 27, 2009 -
20 answers
Tanks have long, high-friction tracks - good for going forwards, not so good for turning as the tracks would have to skid. What do tanks do to overcome this problem? [more inside]
posted by Mike1024
on Aug 4, 2009 -
20 answers
Dishwasher vs. hand washing. Assuming we run the dishwasher only when it's full, which method uses less water and fuel?
posted by markcmyers
on Apr 10, 2009 -
11 answers
Ultra-low-flow showerheads: Can you recommend one? [more inside]
posted by ssg
on Mar 19, 2009 -
5 answers
UbuntuFilter: Help me find a well-organized note-taking or notebook program. [more inside]
posted by nayten
on Feb 12, 2009 -
9 answers
Given, for example, a table and a deck of cards or numbered sheets or whatever, what's a good way to put them in order? I feel like this is the sort of knowledge that would be passed around as tricks of the trade among secretaries, but, more generally, is there any field that makes systematic study of algorithms for humans instead of computers?
posted by d. z. wang
on Feb 3, 2009 -
20 answers
Especially now, during this time of economic downtown, it would seem to me that many small cities across the nation are probably struggling with budget shortfalls. Are their online resources, forums or blogs that deal with collecting and discussing creative cost-saving measures for small cities ? I'd be especially interested in internal measures as opposed to citizen-related (external) programs, but any good links for either type would be appreciated. [more inside]
posted by jmnugent
on Jan 13, 2009 -
1 answer
Looking at getting a freezer for a loft. What are the benefits of getting a chest freezer or stand-up freezer in a situation like this? How much of an issue are things like cost, floor space, counter space, efficiency?
posted by sirsteven
on Nov 9, 2008 -
6 answers
Why is work not fun? [more inside]
posted by brandnew
on Oct 23, 2008 -
60 answers
What are innovative ideas for healthcare to save money, increase efficiency and improve outcomes? [more inside]
posted by mintchip
on Oct 18, 2008 -
14 answers
Article about "efficiency" software that ended up taking over somebody's life? Very interesting read but I can't recall the keywords. [more inside]
posted by ®@
on Sep 20, 2008 -
2 answers
Why should energy supply companies bother making people houses greener when they are essentially reducing demand for their good? (quite a UK based question) [more inside]
posted by henry.oswald
on Sep 8, 2008 -
11 answers
How to I keep my sanity while balancing school and a full-time job? [more inside]
posted by chicainthecity
on Aug 20, 2008 -
19 answers
Is it cheaper to buy or make 10 pounds of ice cubes? [more inside]
posted by zerobyproxy
on Aug 18, 2008 -
14 answers
Does anyone have tips for a speedier getting-up routine in the morning? [more inside]
posted by stenoboy
on Aug 17, 2008 -
21 answers
We have two (okay, four) window air conditioners. How can we best use them to cool our house? [more inside]
posted by LolaGeek
on Jul 5, 2008 -
8 answers
Why does a lack of sleep make me markedly more efficient the next day? [more inside]
posted by freya_lamb
on May 28, 2008 -
20 answers
I want to be better at making to do lists. [more inside]
posted by afu
on May 8, 2008 -
16 answers
Please help me with oganization of daily tasks at home and at work. [more inside]
posted by mintchip
on May 8, 2008 -
10 answers
I sometimes want something I send to reach the recipient as quickly as possible, but I don't care to pay for priority service. How can I find out what the quickest local US mail dropoff would be? [more inside]
posted by tomwheeler
on Feb 3, 2008 -
5 answers
For database usage, is it better to store data in XML or serialized format? In particular, PHP serialization. [more inside]
posted by destro
on Jan 18, 2008 -
10 answers
how to explain the lack of... uhm work... at work? [more inside]
posted by barrakuda
on Nov 20, 2007 -
14 answers
I've got the skills and knowledge, mostly, but I'd like to get a better workflow with PHP/MySQL development. [more inside]
posted by tmcw
on Oct 11, 2007 -
15 answers
What can I do, from the big changes on down to the minutae, to make a difference? I want a more environmentally conscious lifestyle! [more inside]
posted by iamkimiam
on Jun 13, 2007 -
33 answers
SpeculativeUsedLaptopFilter: If I wanted a laptop that was relatively, in order of necessity, cheap, fast, running an OS with an efficient but possibly low-tech GUI, and light, what might my optimal setup be, in both hardware and software? [more inside]
posted by poweredbybeard
on Apr 20, 2007 -
16 answers
What's a reasonable amount of time for me to schedule for a written university assignment, including library research, online journal search, draft and actual writing, to get a better than pass mark? [more inside]
posted by b33j
on Apr 19, 2007 -
16 answers
What are the most energy-efficient microprocessors currently available in mass-market PCs/laptops? [more inside]
posted by nyterrant
on Apr 12, 2007 -
5 answers
What form of energy is used to heat a Wal-Mart, Home Depot or Costo store, and how much does it cost per month in the winter? [more inside]
posted by colgate
on Apr 8, 2007 -
12 answers
Does leaving a pizza stone in the oven make the oven more or less efficient? [more inside]
posted by chefscotticus
on Mar 23, 2007 -
15 answers
Does drafting a truck theoretically lower the truck's mileage? [more inside]
posted by condour75
on Mar 10, 2007 -
19 answers
What is the most efficient kitchen device for stirring a powder into a glass/cup of liquid? [more inside]
posted by robocop is bleeding
on Jan 10, 2007 -
42 answers
Is there an ideal or recommended proportion of management vs. staff salaries? I work at a non-profit, and management salaries are about 40% of total salaries. This seems high to me. [more inside]
posted by Mavri
on Dec 6, 2006 -
3 answers
When your [furnace/water heater/sauna/time machine] burns natural gas, should you feed it hot or cold air? [more inside]
posted by spacewrench
on Aug 20, 2006 -
8 answers
My old electric hot water service has sprung a leak, and I'm researching replacement options. Is there anything greener and more cost-effective available to this Australian than off-peak electric? [more inside]
posted by flabdablet
on Aug 7, 2006 -
11 answers
What is more fuel efficient? Driving with your window(s) down, or with the air conditioner on? [more inside]
posted by chrisroberts
on Jul 14, 2006 -
23 answers
I am trying to manage my time a little better, and I would like a way to automatically track what I do on my Mac - how many minutes daily I spend in various applications, along with, possibly, a breakdown of documents and web pages by time, as well. I don't want to enter anything manually, or use this for billing or anything similar. Does anyone know of such an application (especially one that is inexpensive or free - many of the programs that do this are aimed at business and billing, and quite costly.)
Other suggestions on how to accomplish this are also welcome.
posted by soulbarn
on Jul 11, 2006 -
8 answers
Should I buy a window / portable air conditioner for my home office? [more inside]
posted by cowmix
on May 14, 2006 -
18 answers
I'm in a dorm in MA and my space is tight. I'm not going to need my long underwear (along with any other items) until Winter. Should I buy some Space Bags? How about a cheap, small, vacuum cleaner to go with it?
posted by jhscott
on May 6, 2006 -
8 answers
Why do firefighters slide down a pole? Wouldn't it be easier to just have them wait on the same floor as the fire trucks? [more inside]
posted by flimjam
on Feb 27, 2006 -
22 answers
How do your organize all your little stuff (ipods, wires, knick knacks, doojobbies, etc.)? [more inside]
posted by oissubke
on Dec 5, 2005 -
12 answers
Help me break up with my mouse. [more inside]
posted by poweredbybeard
on Nov 27, 2005 -
28 answers
Give me your best fast but healthy and tasty recipes. Cheapness is of secondary conern only. [more inside]
posted by poweredbybeard
on Nov 5, 2005 -
33 answers
What is the fuel efficiency of an airplane? How does this compare to other vehicles, both in terms of quantity of fuel consumed and quantity of pollution created (since some fuels, I assume, create different amounts of pollution per unit volume)? I've looked around and can't find any more than some vague generalizations (mostly from airplane manufacturers). [more inside]
posted by abingham
on Oct 18, 2005 -
17 answers
Are Daikin mini-split air conditioners really more efficient? I live in Puerto Rico where most houses are cement and central air is pretty much out of the questions. Average temperature is 92F. [more inside]
posted by thimk
on Sep 25, 2005 -
1 answer
How energy (in)efficient is my gas fireplace? [more inside]
posted by crapples
on Sep 19, 2005 -
4 answers
MefiEngineers: Shouldn't there be a simpler solution to hybrid vehicles? [more inside]
posted by pjern
on Sep 12, 2005 -
20 answers
Are there any Federal tax credits or financial incentives (aside from the savings of minimizing fillup frequency) for buying a fuel efficient vehicle? [more inside]
posted by philmas
on Aug 26, 2005 -
9 answers
Windows-E. Windows-R, Windows-M, Windows-L, they're all great. But, how do I start creating my own shortcuts? [more inside]
posted by kuperman
on Jun 29, 2005 -
14 answers