I'm in Berlin on Saturday, and I'd like to look at, and maybe buy some art. Where should I go?
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posted by devnull
on Apr 25, 2013 -
1 answer
Is the non-profit I work for legally required to generate 1099 forms for all of the individuals who receive stipends from this org. and have filled out W9 forms (technically "independent contractors")?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 1, 2013 -
3 answers
Hi there!
I'm planning a road trip around the US and Canada this June and was looking for suggestions for independent bookstores and places that cater to Yoga practitioners/Yoga studios that have an oomph factor. Do you have a favorite indie bookstore or a Yoga studio you go to that you'd love to share with other people? I welcome any and all suggestions!
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posted by Pleadthefifth
on Mar 24, 2013 -
10 answers
Graduating with an MS in May, an independent historical research project on my brain, and time. What should I do NOW while I'm still a student?
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posted by deludingmyself
on Mar 20, 2013 -
2 answers
Does anyone remember the name of an independent "interactive fiction" game that appeared on MeFi a while back? The gist of it was that there was a "writer" and a "player", and the writer created scenes visually (in an old school 8-bit, top-down view), and the player would respond with his/her action textually, and the writer would then update the graphics on the screen to reflect the actions of the user. The completed stories could then be uploaded to a common site for all to share.
It was very cool, but I can't remember its name for the life of me.
posted by sutt
on Nov 15, 2012 -
4 answers
Help me track down this
Cube-esque, straight-to-video nuclear bomb shelter paranoia film (with a shocking twist!).
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posted by Rhaomi
on Jul 19, 2012 -
8 answers
How do I find narratively sound scripts to produce in the Triangle area of North Carolina? (Writers need not be local).
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posted by spladoodlekeint
on Jun 6, 2012 -
7 answers
How do I turn my current (quite positive) experience with community work into (a) anthropological research pre-grad or (b) non-fiction writing? Or, how do you conduct research outside of the academy?
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posted by elephantsvanish
on Dec 21, 2011 -
5 answers
I'm looking for online sources for unique candy. Whenever I see candy I've never seen before, I have to buy it. This is especially true if there is evidence it's actually good quality and not just weird. Small independent companies, regional and international candy, old-fashioned, unusual foodie-bait flavors and preparations, fancy packaging, I'm into it all. Are there online shops that bring any or all of these things together, on the way to my mouth?
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posted by doift
on Dec 7, 2011 -
22 answers
Have you escaped office drudgery and/or being controlled in a job to launch your own independent, creative, fulfilling career? Please tell me about it.
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posted by bearette
on Oct 18, 2011 -
12 answers
Where should we go to eat in London? We are interested in experiencing something different/quirky and not outrageously expensive but we don't need to cheap out either. We'll probably try Babalou
which existed as a vegetarian restaurant when we lived in London but has now changed hands and name.
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posted by YukonQuirm
on Aug 14, 2011 -
14 answers
Foreign Movie Filter: I need help remembering the name of a movie I saw at the Verzaubert festival in Berlin in November 2006. I know that it involved a wedding where the Bride did not show up and it ended with 5 people living in a polymorous relationship. Massive details below the fold.
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posted by Nackt
on Mar 19, 2011 -
5 answers
I am currently working in the NY area for an employer that hired me a few months ago as an independent contractor. This employer just notified me that my position has been terminated (without cause) due to budgetary reasons, with termination effective in one week. According to my contract, either party is supposed to give 30 days notice prior to termination or resignation. There is no indication within the contract regarding payment in lieu of notice. Do I have any recourse or reasonable expectation of some form of compensation considering that I have been given only one week's notice?
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posted by whitedoor
on Feb 25, 2011 -
9 answers
In order to establish residency for grad school, I have to file my taxes independently as a resident of my new state. This weekend, I discovered my parents have already filed, claiming me as a dependent. Please help me.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 21, 2011 -
21 answers
What's a lucrative sales career for someone wanting to work independently from home? Preferably something that doesn't require extensive experience in a particular field or technology.
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 19, 2010 -
3 answers
Looking for film suggestions along the lines of Lynch, Refn, Jarmusch, Aronofsky, and so on...
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posted by doomtop
on Sep 3, 2010 -
30 answers
I'm trying to figure out the name of a short film that aired on IFC this year (don
't know month). I think it was russian (it was definitely not in english). It was about a group of young boys. One of the boys decides he the antichrist (or a demon, im not positive) and does various activities to demonstrate that he is in fact what he claims to be. The whole group of boys seem to go along with the antichrist boy, except for one who is a little freaked out by it. The antichrist boy targets the freaked out boy, making him do horrible things or he will kill him. I recall a scene where the antichrist boy makes the freaked out boy push a bicycle up a crazy mountain with a lot of wait on it (it might of been all of the children weighing it down?). There was a scene where an animal is brutally killed. Another scene featured blood that the boys drank from a goblet (not sure about the goblet part). I think the final scene had something to do with the antichrist boy being burried alive. If someone could identify the film and produce the title, I would be quite greatful.
posted by fightoplankton
on Jul 15, 2010 -
3 answers
What is the best way to approach an author for an interview? I'm assuming I go through the publisher, although this author has published just one book. Since I'm a student/independent journalist, I'm wondering whether my email is likely to be forwarded along to the author. My feeling is the author may be interested, but since it's a student piece it's unlikely to sell more books. Should I worry about catering to the publisher in any way in my correspondence -- and if so, how? T
posted by brynnwood
on Jun 13, 2010 -
14 answers
what are the best private/independent schools in the boston area?
(feel free to define "best" however you see fit)
posted by LittlePumpkin
on Jan 19, 2010 -
11 answers
I make independent films and distribute them myself. I've started sending my movies to independent video rental stores around the country. I've sent my movies to I Luv Video in Austin, Scarecrow Video in Seattle, Video Underground and Hollywood Express in Boston, Acme Video in Providence, and others.
What are the best independent video rental stores in your city? Don't say Netflix.
posted by davidriley
on Nov 24, 2009 -
68 answers
Need advice: what is the best way to educate a child who is a follower in large groups but an independent leader in small groups?
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posted by lynnie-the-pooh
on Sep 30, 2009 -
15 answers
Working on a list: looking for examples of artist types who are forging a livable career through unconventional methods of self-promotion and/or distribution.
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posted by nanojath
on Sep 7, 2009 -
15 answers
How do I shop for an independent health insurance agent in Philadelphia?
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posted by nomad
on Aug 14, 2009 -
1 answer
Alternatives to the mainstream scientific method that have generated real, practical output.
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posted by ajp
on Mar 17, 2009 -
27 answers
Help! I desperately need to know what percentage of people in NYC are registered as democrats, republicans, and independent. Can anyone find the right link?! I can't find the information on NYC.gov but I have very little time, so I'm skimming. Thank you!
posted by omnigut
on Nov 4, 2008 -
2 answers
I want my film listed on IMDb. I've tried and failed. The title gets lost in a dead letter office while I'm supposed to come up with "relevant information" without being told what information that could be.
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posted by davidriley
on Oct 20, 2008 -
5 answers
I have a month in which to do a project. What kind of project, you ask?
Good question. Perhaps something fun, perhaps something educational, perhaps something mind-expanding. The options, they are endless.
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posted by Rinku
on Oct 13, 2008 -
10 answers
My wife starts a new contracting job next week. I am looking for a good calculator to formulate how much should be set aside for taxes. I've Googled with no good solution. Is there a formula you use? If you are an independent contractor do you have any tips?
posted by Macboy
on Sep 6, 2008 -
13 answers
How can I reach independent musicians? My friends and I have built a great service for artists who promote their music online. The people who use it rave about it. But we'd like to grow to serve a lot more people in a more eclectic range of music.
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posted by racecar
on Jul 23, 2008 -
13 answers
What are the challenges that independent filmmakers + people working in the industry (actors, crew, etc) face today? What tools do you use currently for the different stages of your production? What do you like about them, what do you wish for?
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posted by seeminglee
on Jul 4, 2008 -
3 answers
Darling-Letter-Filter: Where can I purchase attractive, design-inspired paper goods online?
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posted by numinous
on Jun 18, 2008 -
14 answers
My friend and I are looking at HDV cameras and trying to decide right now between Panasonic's HVX200, Canon's XL H1, Sony's V1U, and JVC's HD110U (an upgrade of the HD100U, I believe). We're leaning toward the HD110U because of what we've seen of its picture quality, ability to switch lenses, and reported ease of use. Which one should we buy, what are the pros and cons?
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posted by christopherbdnk
on Jan 16, 2008 -
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