Hair growth question: some people say that their hair will only grow until a certain length. Is this a myth? How would the follicle know when to stop growing? [more inside]
posted by Neekee on Nov 7, 2009 - 14 answers

Our son may have growth hormone deficiency. The endocrinologist has recommended some additional testing, and the process sounds terrible. Has your child been through this? Can you tell us how it went? Are there alternatives? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 13, 2009 - 9 answers

I think I'm ready to transition from being a person who primarily wants to be liked to a person who primarily wants to be respected. [more inside]
posted by kitcat on Sep 17, 2009 - 13 answers

What should I learn within 6 - 8 weeks? I have an open summer and 3 years of professional IT experience. What certificate/degree/accreditation should I earn this summer? More details inside. [more inside]
posted by gocubbies on Jun 17, 2009 - 3 answers

What are these mushrooms that are growing in my houseplant? [more inside]
posted by rmless on Jun 12, 2009 - 12 answers

What are these red, spiky... "things" growing on the leaves of my linden tree? Link to pictures inside. [more inside]
posted by Steve3 on May 24, 2009 - 6 answers

When creating, would you pursue a simple premise you know you can execute to perfection, or would you pursue a really complex you know might flop? [more inside]
posted by world b free on Mar 19, 2009 - 7 answers

paper filter: I'm doing a paper on information technology's effect on population growth/migration. Where do I start?! [more inside]
posted by dunderwood on Mar 17, 2009 - 4 answers

Why would two non-profit organizations merge? [more inside]
posted by XMLicious on Feb 6, 2009 - 9 answers

What is this thing I found on my chain link fence this morning? It's near a spiderweb, but it doesn't look like what I thought spider eggs look like.
posted by jeffrygardner on Nov 15, 2008 - 7 answers

What are your best resources for growing an established home-based business? [more inside]
posted by acoutu on Sep 8, 2008 - 4 answers

What should I study and train in to get the most out of life? [more inside]
posted by mjewkes on Aug 11, 2008 - 13 answers

I need advice on how to discourage grass growth without killing it outright. Any thoughts? [more inside]
posted by barc0001 on Jul 15, 2008 - 8 answers

My cat is big. What are the chances of him getting bigger? [more inside]
posted by Ms. Saint on Jun 4, 2008 - 15 answers

Why has the United States stopped where it has? Are there any plans for further enlargement? [more inside]
posted by greytape on Mar 18, 2008 - 52 answers

Anyone follow environmental issues or general politics in the US Southwest (AZ, NM, UT, CO)? [more inside]
posted by salvia on Mar 1, 2008 - 9 answers

How can I figure out how long/tall/big my kitten will grow to be? [more inside]
posted by MeetMegan on Dec 14, 2007 - 15 answers

Does anyone know of a serious attempt to calculate the maximum potential global population (human)? [more inside]
posted by bluedogg27 on Nov 13, 2007 - 14 answers

If cities (or the pressure on city services) grow faster than the wealth held by individuals grows, how does the bottom not fall out given that municipal growth is largely funded by taxes? [more inside]
posted by regicide is good for you on Oct 22, 2007 - 34 answers

What is this strange growth on my dog's chin? [more inside]
posted by cior on Jul 7, 2007 - 11 answers

What is this strange thing growing in my garden? [more inside]
posted by chihiro on Jun 11, 2007 - 4 answers

Why is economic growth necessary? [more inside]
posted by bluefrog on Apr 18, 2007 - 32 answers

What is the ramp of Vista going to be like? [more inside]
posted by wflanagan on Oct 13, 2006 - 3 answers

Will using ice that melts and is then refrozen over a couple of weeks (thru a portable icemaker) make me sick? [more inside]
posted by longlight on Jul 30, 2006 - 8 answers

How do you cope with incompetent team members? [more inside]
posted by koenie on Apr 3, 2006 - 13 answers

How to become more wise? How do you grow morally, ethically, and spiritually? [more inside]
posted by salvia on Mar 10, 2006 - 42 answers

I know that growth mainly has to do with genetics and stuff, but do you personally think I have any chance at getting any taller? [more inside]
posted by beammeup4 on Feb 22, 2006 - 31 answers

My fiancee and I are taking a break after four years, how do I best make this break work? [more inside]
posted by Loto on Feb 11, 2006 - 13 answers

Having worked in a corporate job doing tech support for good money for the last few years, I'm finding that my soul has withered. My goal for the next year or so is to perk it back up again. [more inside]
posted by Pacrand on Aug 24, 2005 - 10 answers

[Beardfilter] I have practically no facial hair. But I want to grow sideburns and a beard. Is there a way I can promote facial hair growth?
posted by timyang on Sep 25, 2004 - 13 answers

I've decided I miss having long hair. Any suggestions on ways to speed up hair growth?
posted by stoneegg21 on Sep 13, 2004 - 18 answers

I'm reading a book about the London Underground that cites Paris as a radial city and New York as a grid city while claiming that London is unclassifiable. I'd never thought much about alternates to the grid system.

My question is, can anyone point to alternate schemes for organizing cities? Or know of/live in particular cities that exemplify one scheme or another?
posted by jeffhoward on Mar 12, 2004 - 41 answers