Is Verizon lying to me? [more inside]
posted by InsanePenguin on Sep 29, 2009 - 13 answers

According to this bag of prunes I'm eating, one serving only has 3 grams of fiber, which doesn't sound like very much. So (a) how did prunes get a reputation for being a cure for constipation and (b) is there something else I should be eating to get the desired effect?
posted by anonymous on Sep 24, 2009 - 25 answers

Technical question about Fiber optic cables: Does anybody know why the only make Angle Polish Connectors for singlemode cable and not multimode. What is the purpose of an angle polish connector? [more inside]
posted by cheechman85 on Sep 9, 2009 - 4 answers

What kinds of exotic fibers should I get an expert weaver as a gift, and where can I buy them? [more inside]
posted by reticulatedspline on Mar 27, 2009 - 15 answers

Large bowel movements + low-flow toilet = problems. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 4, 2009 - 17 answers

What could cause this particular intestinal condition? Yucky details inside. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 11, 2009 - 20 answers

"Small Red Beans". Do these really have 16g of fiber per 1/2 cup serving? I've seen them under the Goya, Iberia, and Wal-mart brands, all of them having 60 calories per 1/2 cup, with 16 grams of fiber. This is significantly more than every other type of bean. [more inside]
posted by mhuckaba on Sep 11, 2008 - 16 answers

Where can I buy fiber optic cable in a brick-and-mortar store in NYC? Small quantities only. Thanks.
posted by boots on Aug 1, 2008 - 5 answers

I am looking for vendor sources to purchase used optical network transport equipment (OC-12/OC-48 generation) and spare parts. [more inside]
posted by thewalrus on Jun 13, 2008 - 1 answer

Tips for working with optical fibers (stripping, cleaving, aligning, etc.)? [more inside]
posted by Mapes on Apr 3, 2008 - 3 answers

Am I getting rid of my fiber? [more inside]
posted by princeofpersiaxz on Feb 10, 2008 - 5 answers

How can I practice/learn fiber optic networking without breaking the bank? [more inside]
posted by Skorgu on Dec 20, 2007 - 7 answers

Traveling in Japan. Bowels frozen tighter than Renee Zellweger's face after a Botox binge. Advice. [more inside]
posted by Gordion Knott on Nov 24, 2007 - 25 answers

Is there a pill or powder that has the opposite effect of a stool softener? I eat lots of fiber and I need something to negate its effects. [more inside]
posted by GardnerDB on Jun 16, 2007 - 25 answers

I have a home network that is working fine except for emails from one server. The problem is not the server. What else could it be? more inside... [more inside]
posted by pikaboy202 on Dec 27, 2006 - 6 answers

Is it pathological, pointless or unhealthy to fiber-load for weight loss? [more inside]
posted by Ambrosia Voyeur on Nov 17, 2006 - 9 answers

I need help converting a single mode fiber connection to a multi mode connection. [more inside]
posted by Loto on Oct 16, 2006 - 4 answers

Compliant-vs-speed filter: Aluminum vs Carbon Fiber, aggressive vs less-aggressive? Steel junkies leave your opinions at the door please. [more inside]
posted by neilkod on May 25, 2006 - 14 answers

I am prepping my old 18' catamaran for the summer and I would really like to restore the gelcoat finish on the fiberglass to a bright sheen. Can I use a regular buffing wheel, rubbing compound and wax that I would use on my car? [more inside]
posted by monsta coty scott on May 6, 2005 - 3 answers

How can I glut my powerful lust for sweet sweet dried apricots without enduring such dire consequences as gaining intimate familiarity with tiled flooring and experiencing spewful crappings?
posted by kenko on Feb 17, 2005 - 12 answers

Is it possible to eat too much fiber? And no, I don't mean fiber cabling.
posted by adampsyche on Jun 14, 2004 - 7 answers

Health question involving constipation. More inside to prevent offending delicate sensibilities. [more inside]
posted by Mayor Curley on May 21, 2004 - 33 answers