Creative ideas for old opalescent bottles?
posted by watercarrier on Nov 4, 2009 - 7 answers

My signifigant other is on permanent disability. I just started college as a full-time student myself. I am going to jr college. Paid for tuition and books via Pell Grant, and using the remainder of loans plus s.o.'s disability payments to cover living expenses-- as you can imagine it's tight but we're making do so far. Significant other wants to get a BS in photography. Is Art institute of Pittsburgh right place? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 2, 2009 - 7 answers

How can I go about writing a request letter to local companies asking for donations for an elementary school project? [more inside]
posted by RoseyD on Aug 14, 2009 - 7 answers

I'm writing in Word for Mac and all of my footnotes have suddenly turned into little boxes. What's going on?
posted by anonymous78 on Aug 13, 2009 - 4 answers

Im looking for sites showing videos of avant garde,fringe performances. YouTube is OK. Thanks
posted by Palmerpoodles on Jul 17, 2009 - 5 answers

I want to clean up my start menu on Dell Inspiron E1705 with Windows XP Pro. Computer beginning to run slowly. I use computer almost exclusively for internet, word-processing and Quicken. I have trouble identifying which entries on start menu to delete.
posted by psc1860 on Jun 23, 2009 - 10 answers

Please recommend a cell phone for use in the USA and Europe. Will be in London and Italy for at least six months. Would like a phone that I can use in the USA and Europe. Pay-as-you-go plan preferred. Just starting to think about a smart phone for email and wi-fi internet access. Cost is a consideration. Suggestions please.
posted by NorthCoastCafe on Jun 23, 2009 - 7 answers

Have they changed the formula for Sierra Nevada Pale Ale without telling anyone? [more inside]
posted by asavage on Jun 9, 2009 - 40 answers

Generating XML documents help? I work with the county health department, and have been asked to come up with a way to create, store and manipulate metadata for various datasets we store internally on a network drive. Basically I think the simplest thing to do is to create an xml file stored in the same directory with any dataset. Preferably I can do this with infopath 2003 or free software, and using the Dublin Core standard for metadata. I've seen the 5 year old answers on Dublin Core Metadata from this Ask, but I need to let my coworkers create the data first, and that mostly covers storage/database solutions. Looking through various DC list archives hasn't been helpful. [more inside]
posted by gryftir on Apr 28, 2009 - 15 answers

I will be performing a comedy act at theEdinburgh Fringe Festival in August. I need some LOCAL topics (such as Govt. footbal , local controversies. prominent celeb scandals. etc) to work into my act... my star player is a vile, psycho, homicidal puppet. Your contributions need not be funny." Leave that to me. Thanks
posted by Palmerpoodles on Apr 14, 2009 - 12 answers

I want to add my wife who has serious pre-existing conditions to my health insurance plan at work. How do we make sure her condition will be covered? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 31, 2009 - 4 answers

I've got an interview for a marketing analytics position that involves SQL - how can i learn about SQL/practice? [more inside]
posted by jourman2 on Mar 9, 2009 - 18 answers

Is there a screen capture program or browser addon for Windows (Vista, ack) that is better than Gadwin Print Screen or as awesome as Skitch (Mac only, ugh)?
posted by Unsomnambulist on Feb 26, 2009 - 13 answers

Why does my coffee plant say "For decoration only. Not for consumption"? [more inside]
posted by jclovebrew on Feb 22, 2009 - 12 answers

Help me feed a crowd of people, adults and children, on a trip. Ideas? More inside. [more inside]
posted by maxg94 on Feb 9, 2009 - 6 answers

Help an IT consultant write a business case for promotion. [more inside]
posted by thankyoumuchly on Feb 7, 2009 - 4 answers

What does an American who wants to look for work in Vancouver, Canada need to know? What steps are necessary and what's the best order to do them in? If you get a job, what is the usual way to handle questions like health care, American Social Security payments, currency you're paid in? Other questions I can't even imagine. (details below) [more inside]
posted by kestralwing on Jan 18, 2009 - 6 answers

What is the purpose of this weird detail (a button-on loop of some kind with wool on one side and velvet on the other) on the inside of my new coat? [more inside]
posted by Your Time Machine Sucks on Nov 7, 2008 - 18 answers

Tell me the best way/site to follow election results as they occur from an iPhone? [more inside]
posted by furtive on Nov 3, 2008 - 9 answers

How to do a VBA version of the following array formula in Excel? The following array formula (entered with ctrl,shift,enter) will produce the string 'Bank statement'!H842, which is the name of a cell I would like to be able to manipulate via VBA: {="'Bank statement'!H"&MATCH(C1&D$39,'Bank statement'!A:A&'Bank statement'!C:C,0)} [more inside]
posted by Mokusatsu on Oct 17, 2008 - 3 answers

Looking for bits and pieces for 'No Country for Old Men' Halloween Costume...Anyone know where I can get a 'Javier Bardem' looking bowl cut wig ?
posted by ashepp on Sep 29, 2008 - 6 answers

I have a rental house that I am selling. It has been listed with a Real Estate agent since Nov 07. Not one offer on it. Some people from my parent's church are interested in buying it, but they want to do it For Sale By Owner -no Real Estate Agents involved. My listing expires on Oct. 11. How long after the listing expires can I sell it on my own? Is there a grace period? Any ideas of how to cancel the listing beforehand? I don't want to lie, but I would rather sell to the church people for obvious reasons (more money for me, better deal for them, etc.). I am in GA.
posted by twistedmetal on Sep 2, 2008 - 23 answers

So, I've got a small group of young college friends, about 10-15 people. I'm looking for fun running out door games with lots of competition. And when the winter hits some fun competitive indoor games. Any ideas for both indoor and outdoor games?
posted by BoldStepDesign on Sep 1, 2008 - 13 answers

Are there any free or low cost options for having a Remote Desktop tool for Windows Vista Home Premium? [more inside]
posted by randomthoughts on Aug 21, 2008 - 13 answers

I want to download a (non-copyrighted) FLV film (called A Film For Schools) from the CBC Radio 3 site, so I can post it on YouTube. How do I download it? [more inside]
posted by pcameron on Jun 13, 2008 - 8 answers

Tools for Life: The last [blank] you'll ever need to buy. [more inside]
posted by sirion on May 23, 2008 - 50 answers

I will be vacating my house for a few months over the winter. Aside from some house plants there will be nothing organic in the house to worry about. I was planning on turning the heat down to near 40. The house is not particularly well insulated so, if we get a serious cold snap,which is entirely likely,I would like to be prepared. I was thinking of turning off the water from the basement so the pipes will be empty,therefore not freeze. Is there any danger in this? Have you any other suggestions?
posted by citybuddha on Jan 2, 2008 - 4 answers

I saw the movie Dan in Real Life yesterday, and the last line of the movie... [more inside]
posted by PoopyDoop on Dec 20, 2007 - 20 answers

My kid (8 years old) turns out to have a very good sense of rythm. I'd like to get him a drum set for xmas. A *silent* drum set. [more inside]
posted by asavage on Nov 26, 2007 - 19 answers

In haste, I ordered tickets to a Cirque du Soleil event from a web site that charged much more per ticket than Ticketmaster. Now that I know the difference, how can get rid of these tickets and get my money back? Will I get in trouble for selling these tickets for more than they cost, and how do these companies get away with doing this? [more inside]
posted by Zobie on Sep 23, 2007 - 4 answers

please give me, all your Slang, Colloquial, Street terms for theft, shop lifting, pickpocking, general crime, the taking of property/ ownership, conartisty [more inside]
posted by complience on Jun 6, 2007 - 60 answers

What salary should I expect as a young assistant editor for the monthly magazine of the leading organization of professional _________ engineers? [more inside]
posted by ProfLinusPauling on May 26, 2007 - 18 answers

I'm riding the Salt Lake Century this weekend and am looking for some good full length electro mixes for the shuffle. [more inside]
posted by neilkod on May 15, 2007 - 5 answers

My Tunecast II died. What should I replace it with? [more inside]
posted by dws on Apr 20, 2007 - 2 answers

Hi what digital camera would you recommend for taking pictures that will be used on websites or internet display only! I have heard camera pixels don't matter if one is not going to print pictures. please give me brand and model number. thanks
posted by Noodles on Apr 8, 2007 - 7 answers

I bought a car with a Jensen MP5610 and there is no manual to program the time. Does anyone out there have one and would be kind enought to tell me how to program the time? Thank you...orlin
posted by orlin on Nov 3, 2006 - 2 answers

I want to sell my old comics in the Boston area. Does someone know the best place to do it? [more inside]
posted by crhanson on Aug 28, 2006 - 12 answers

Does anyone know where I can find a fitted cover for my tv set? Standard 20" RCA model....I find an eyesore in middle of living room and remember seeing a product locally in Vancouver BC on-line a while ago, but cannot find it now.
posted by frizelli on Aug 22, 2006 - 5 answers

I'm a professional writer and book editor. I'd like to buy an Apple Mini and at long last get out of the grips of Microsoft. This means I want to use Pages as well. Does anyone have experience converting from Word to Pages.? [more inside]
posted by partner on Jul 19, 2006 - 16 answers

What are good gifts for our Japanese (male) guide on two-week hiking trip on Hokkaido? Are there certain American products/brands that an outdoorsy Japanese guy would love?
posted by cyrreb on Jul 3, 2006 - 7 answers

Cooking Filter: I need to convert a recipe that serves eight into a recipe that serves 100. [more inside]
posted by Sara Anne on May 17, 2006 - 4 answers

I would like to purchase a GPS receiver for my car. I primarily need it for work covering Chicago and suburbs. I would like one that can speak and talk me to my destination. There are just too many models to choose from! I do not want to purchase the cheapest model and regret the decision later. Neither do I need one to cover all of North America and Canada. I am just seeking a good reliable system that has a good reputation for always picking up the signal. Any assistance would be appreciated.
posted by Mckoan1 on May 13, 2006 - 9 answers

What are cellphones good for? I just got my first one and I certainly love it. The phone part and everything, but what more can I do to it? [more inside]
posted by Napierzaza on Apr 3, 2006 - 16 answers

What is involved in running for a seat in the House? Right now there is an uncontested seat in my district, (AR-03) Arkansas, going to Boozman (R). He has a lot of financial backing and and a solid religious support base but he is also batshit insane. I am a 32 year old network/computer specialist that works for the university with no previous political experience, I am pretty good organizer and a fair public speaker and would do well on web activism. but I am not sure if this would even make a difference in a real congressional race as I have no $$$, if there was another candidate I would support them, but this guy is running unopposed so somebody should do something!
posted by los pijamas del gato on Mar 21, 2006 - 24 answers

How can I get over my confidence issues and find a girlfriend (or boyfriend) in Ft. Wayne, Indiana? [more inside]
posted by thirteenkiller on Feb 18, 2006 - 30 answers

NYC area (upper west side and morningside heights, really) question: good birthday cakes for kids. Where? [more inside]
posted by carmina on Feb 13, 2006 - 8 answers

Just because I am nice, for the dude that asked this in MeTa: [more inside]
posted by wheelieman on Feb 5, 2006 - 19 answers

Need your assistance in comparing 4 vehicle GPS systems before purchasing one of them. Units include Garmin Streetpilot C340, C330, Magellan RoadMap 360, and TomTom Go 700. Pl provide feed back on screen size and ease of viewing while driving, anti-glare sceen, backlight at night for viewing, ease of use. Your pro and cons would be appreciated. If you have a unit not mentioned but believe it is better than those listed above, let me know. Leaving soon on a trip and your responses would be appreciated ASAP. Thank you.
posted by Scanner on Jan 29, 2006 - 6 answers

Does anyone know where in NYC (preferably in or near the East Village) one can have CDs/DVDs resurfaced for cheap? [more inside]
posted by incomple on Nov 1, 2005 - 4 answers

Can I sell a home by owner? [more inside]
posted by benjh on Oct 2, 2005 - 7 answers