LanguageFilter: I see some connection between the words 'eight' & 'night' in a number of languages. Is there some reason for this? [more inside]
posted by KingoftheWhales on Dec 9, 2008 - 27 answers

What famous/interesting things (or people, places, etc.) are there eight of?
posted by holympus on Dec 3, 2008 - 50 answers

My maid called this evening to inquire as to whether she can include my bi-weekly payments to her in her Section 8 (Los Angeles) income report. She is a legal resident but not a citizen. Other than tax implications for her, are there any issues that I should be aware of now that this previously non-broached issue has been broached (e.g., tax or legal)? My options are as follows: (1) say no and let her continue working; (2) say yes and let her continue working; or (3) politely inform her that her services are no longer required. She has only been cleaning my apartment for two months and came highly recommended by a friend. Obviously option (2) is preferable but I’d rather be safe than sorry.
posted by anonymous on Aug 29, 2007 - 14 answers

What should I bring to an eight-year-old boy who just had major surgery? [more inside]
posted by clh on Jul 6, 2006 - 28 answers