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

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

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

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

I understand that there is a new cell phone with an embedded chip that can assist parents locate their children. The cell phone works with GPS, an ID Chip, and a Microsoft program. The cell phone costs approximately $100.00. http://msnbc.msn.com/id/9135838/site/newsweek/ Is there an inexpensive locator device (other than LoJak which is rather pricey) that can locate a car if stolen?
posted by Mckoan1 on Sep 1, 2005 - 3 answers