Can some kind Mefite please open and send me a .docx document as a Word doc, or PDF ? I've tried two online services with no luck, and since I'm running Chrome, I can't download the MS fix. In addition, I'm too inept to figure out the workaround. It's only
a letter from the GSA covering the Art In Architecture application process for artists, and since it IS a government agency, I want to make sure I haven't missed something stupid. My email is in my profile. Thanks in advance !
posted by lobstah
on Feb 7, 2011 -
8 answers
A person that possibly needs help keeps calling me asking for his parents, likely has cognitive disabilities.
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posted by jasonhong
on Feb 3, 2011 -
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TL;DR My boyfriend has asked for psychiatric help, but he is unemployed and uninsured. I don't know where to look or where to start.
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posted by lisawin
on Jan 27, 2011 -
17 answers
Great books for a newbie software help system writer/maintainer?
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posted by swift
on Jan 19, 2011 -
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Quick question...if I purchase a domain name (ie greaselightning.com) through Wordpress, can I transfer it to a different cms (?) in the future if i am not happy with wordpress' performance? For instance could I go to Joomla and take my name with me or does wordpresss somehow own it? This and any other tips you have for a new website creator/user would be greatly appreciated.
posted by madmamasmith
on Jan 7, 2011 -
6 answers
My friend's dad just passed away. How can I help him? What can I do?
I live couple thousand miles away from where he is. Can you give me some suggestions?
Is it bad if I start compiling list of government agencies or funeral homes for them to call? What else I can do?
posted by Carius
on Jan 2, 2011 -
16 answers
I really need help with a song! it would make a great late x-mas gift!
I don't know anything but a few lyrics.
...Crystal you're my little girl, the things you do and say just brighten my world
_or hey crystal you're the key to my heart
...She asked…..Daddy, what is water made of?
Daddy, what is God's last name?
Daddy, why don't you kiss me the way you kiss mommy?.
It is a man singing about his daughter.
any help would be great!!!!
posted by wonderwoman7
on Jan 1, 2011 -
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A relative is set to become homeless in few days. I don't know how to help, if I even can, or whether I should. Help me help him help himself.
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posted by vivid postcard
on Dec 28, 2010 -
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MeFite desperately seeking advice/contacts/ideas for travelling from Dublin to Orlando stat
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posted by Wilder
on Dec 22, 2010 -
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Lawyer people: I am a lawyer licensed in Illinois and have started to do some solo practice work. Do I need to form a LLC? Why?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 13, 2010 -
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I have a problem with Windows 7 startup after I made some hardware changes. The computer won't boot automatically and I'm hoping for some suggestions.
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posted by Mokusatsu
on Dec 5, 2010 -
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I've Googled this 20 different ways and still can't find an answer. I made a FaceBook fan page for my friend's business. For some reason, the only way people can see this page is when they are logged into FaceBook. I know other businesses have their fan pages somehow visible to the public (so that people don't have to log into FB to see it). All of my setting are set to "everyone". Any idea how to make this page visible to everyone without requiring them to log in?
posted by MsKim
on Nov 19, 2010 -
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i have social anxiety with my sweetie when we're out in public at crowded events because of past baggage. looking for some tips (more inside).
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 16, 2010 -
6 answers
Give me an idea of two very different things, that I could show similarities between -- that relate to me.
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posted by ptsampras14
on Nov 16, 2010 -
11 answers
Does anyone have any experience with
Overlook Hospital in Summit, NJ, specific to family support/counseling (family of a patient, that is)?
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posted by tristeza
on Nov 16, 2010 -
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Just moved, got to my new apartment, only to find movers lost one piece of this end table (
Target link) - namely one of the plastic feet. I have everything else. Any way to get/buy a single plastic foot for the table? Ideas? I couldn't even discern the manufacturer from the Target website.
posted by slide
on Nov 14, 2010 -
9 answers
What are some agencies in the Washington DC area, that can provide help with some things around the home (like cooking and laundry) for an elderly man?
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posted by raztaj
on Nov 7, 2010 -
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Help! Looking for UK resources for my partner with ADHD who can't cope with admin, legal and money matters and who's frustrated at every turn by companies insisting they will only deal with him and that other people can't do things on his behalf.
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posted by Flitcraft
on Nov 6, 2010 -
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I want to be a Turing machine for Halloween. I'm going to be surrounded by language nerds. They'll get it. But I need my 'fancy dress' (aka, costume) to be fantastic and I have limited time, money and supplies.
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posted by iamkimiam
on Oct 29, 2010 -
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My partner, who is poor, has lost part of her source of income. I found out through very gentle prying she has no back-up, and I can easily afford to help her. I would like to do that without creating power asymmetry.
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 13, 2010 -
13 answers
What advice would you offer a freelance graphic designer who needs help establishing contracts and boundaries, and managing difficult clientele?
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posted by patronuscharms
on Oct 9, 2010 -
12 answers
Did I do the right thing by telling a friend off about her abusive ex? If not...how to fix, please?
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posted by motsque
on Oct 8, 2010 -
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WritingFilter: Writers, what are some tips and tricks for coming up with awesome, totally original concepts? Or, conversely, what can I do to make sure my derivative stuff is top-notch derivative?
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posted by the NATURAL
on Sep 29, 2010 -
15 answers
Can anyone help me identify this song, given a description of the first 45ish seconds (no lyrics)?
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posted by mekily
on Sep 27, 2010 -
4 answers
I have been with my girlfriend for what will be 4 months total as of October 4th. Still feels like the “honeymoon” period. Though, neither of us have had the best lives, so meeting each other was a blessing to say the least. Life changing in a lot of ways.
The only issue that seems to ever come up doesn't even directly relate to us or our relationship. It's her one friend of 3 years.
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posted by jolynntech
on Sep 24, 2010 -
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A friend of mine who is an intelligent, hard worker, is looking for a job. She's been applying for a while, and I was truly surprised that she hasn't had an offer yet (academic post-docs) - until I saw her CV/ resume. It is not at ALL well-written.
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posted by Everydayville
on Sep 23, 2010 -
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A very close family member is having scary surgery tomorrow. Me and my family members will be freaked out and bored at the same time in the waiting room for an extended period of time. Can you suggest some ways to amuse and distract ourselves?
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posted by pazazygeek
on Sep 22, 2010 -
26 answers
How can I be more careful/detail-oriented at work? I don't know how to fix something when I'm already trying my hardest at it.
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 19, 2010 -
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It seems that "the girlfriend" is no longer going to go by that sobriquet. We have decided, after about 15 years of living together, to get married. I am as nervous as I could possibly be. We both come from two previous failed marriages.
OTOH we love each other so much, it's scary sometimes.
I'd like some advice from people who were in very long term relationships who decided to take the plunge. As well I'd like advice from people who are in long term relationships who think it's less than a good idea.
posted by anonymous
on Sep 15, 2010 -
26 answers
My 38 year-old sister is a bit of a train wreck. A dog-obsessed train wreck. How can I help?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 1, 2010 -
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It's my dog's first move and I suspect it will be a rocky time. Help me figure out how to transition and help her not stress out!
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posted by actionpact
on Aug 25, 2010 -
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So I bought a used Jansport dome tent. It is nice and cost me very little, but I was wondering if there is a complete list of Jansport tents online somewhere that I can use to identify it.
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posted by mecran01
on Aug 23, 2010 -
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HurtKittyfilter: My cat has (as far as the vet can tell) injured a ligament in her knee. What can I do to help her?
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posted by torisaur
on Aug 22, 2010 -
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My husband suffers from what appears to be diabetic neuropathy pain in both feet and one hand. Could this be caused by something else? What can we do to make it more bearable?
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posted by fifilaru
on Aug 20, 2010 -
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