I've recently finally gotten really fit and in shape, after spending most of my 27 years...not doing that. I've been looking for something local and athletic to do, both for fun and for fitness, but since I haven't played sports since I was 12 or so, my skills are lacking. However, all the local instruction is oriented towards youth, so I turn to you folk for aid. How can an sports newb adult learn how to play?
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posted by Punkey
on Mar 20, 2013 -
25 answers
Want to up my game as a vegan baker, but feel weird about going to a pastry school that doesn't use ingredients common to my chosen field. A few snowflakes inside.
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posted by Kitteh
on Feb 13, 2013 -
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I'll be turning 30 in April, and I'm planning a trip in celebration. There are a lot of places in the world I'd love to go just to hang out and look around, but I decidedly do NOT want to do that for this trip. I want to travel somewhere and do something active. To give you an idea of what I'm looking for, my front runner so far is a one week stay in Jamaica learning how to make wood fired pottery. What similar "enriching" type experiences are out there?
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posted by Calicatt
on Jan 3, 2013 -
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I'm trying to revive my rather rusty Spanish. One of the green's favourite tips for language learning seems to be to immerse yourself in TV programmes/films/music in the target language. So I want to start listening to Spanish-language music, and I need some recommendations.
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posted by badmoonrising
on Sep 24, 2012 -
13 answers
I'm a dude, pushing 40, relatively uncoordinated with very little rhythm, and taking a Zumba class. Can you assign me some homework?
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posted by Shepherd
on Sep 19, 2012 -
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I like the idea of playing interactive fiction, but my (limited) experience so far has almost convinced me I'm too obtuse for it! How do I learn to play well, or are some minds just not IF-inclined?
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posted by undue influence
on Aug 27, 2012 -
9 answers
How can I learn enough about biology and genetics to understand current research into cystic fibrosis?
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posted by Stark
on Aug 2, 2012 -
14 answers
Asking for a friend: I'm a student nurse, what resources are available to help me gain a better understanding of cardiology?
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posted by rubyrudy
on Jul 17, 2012 -
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I was taught French through to Grade 10; however, have been far removed from it since then. I am too shy to try to converse in French with others; but would like to build the confidence to be able to. What are some good strategies for relearning a language and becoming more confident conversing in it at the same time?
posted by jamincan
on Jun 18, 2012 -
5 answers
We know how the pieces move. What's the next step for a dad and six-year old learning chess together?
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posted by alms
on May 29, 2012 -
14 answers
New job isn't training me in a way I seem to learn in, and it's frustrating me to no end. Is it all my fault?
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posted by area.man
on May 28, 2012 -
18 answers
I've always been drawn to science and research and I'm strongly considering going to graduate school to get a master's degree in computer science (location: Sweden) and maybe even aim for an academic career. But my recent experiences with academia has left my disillusioned, sad and angry. Can I get my degree without GRARing all the time? How?
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posted by Foci for Analysis
on May 21, 2012 -
11 answers
Project based learning and interdisciplinary teaching! I'm a high school science teacher working with an enthusiastic English teacher and we're trying to find the best project ideas to use in summer school (and beyond if successful).
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posted by kinetic
on Mar 30, 2012 -
8 answers
My 11-year-old son wants to learn about jet planes. Help me help him learn.
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posted by eleyna
on Mar 14, 2012 -
15 answers
Is it possible to learn college-level phonetics and phonology on one's own? Bonus: online?
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posted by jweed
on Mar 8, 2012 -
7 answers
Please recommend books about study skills that are based on
scientific research. Like how NurtureShock approaches parenting.
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posted by Foci for Analysis
on Jan 12, 2012 -
15 answers
If you could study anything, what would it be? I have some free time and a desire to get my neurons firing.
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posted by MesoFilter
on Dec 14, 2011 -
21 answers
I just started playing World of Warcraft again after two years. In short: I'm a total noob again and I'm starting to tank heroic dungeons and it is... messy. Noxxic seems pretty good for basic gear/stat information, and the in-game Dungeon Guides are nice, but they're really terrible for reading on the fly and don't actually include popular strategies. Is there a good place where I can learn how to tank Cataclysm Heroics or am I fated to drag poor strangers along on my very painful learning curve? I don't love sifting through dozens of YouTube videos, but videos would be helpful.
posted by jph
on Nov 16, 2011 -
10 answers
I am currently an Administrative Fellow in a 3 hospital system (graduated with my Masters in Healthcare Administration in May.) What is the best way for me, being non-clinical, to learn clinical "lingo"/get a clinical "education"?
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posted by knockoutking
on Oct 19, 2011 -
9 answers
Please recommend educational video podcasts that really make good use of the video component, with demonstrations, artwork, or animations.
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posted by kristi
on Oct 6, 2011 -
5 answers
Blog naming help: Boy Scouts, Merit Badges, learning project. Help me come up with a name that I wouldn't be embarrassed to use.
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posted by Homo economicus
on May 12, 2011 -
26 answers
Sound and light board with 4-5 smooth objects - which objects are on the board and where changes the sounds and lights, including light from some of the objects ... what is this thing and where can I get one?
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posted by unclezeb
on Apr 5, 2011 -
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I'm thinking about getting back to playing guitar after a decade. I never got past the basics the first time around, so I've always wondered about two things: how do experienced guitar players fundamentally see and "know" their instrument (especially where everything is on the fretboard), and what motivated them to keep practicing when they were newbies?
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posted by jklaiho
on Apr 1, 2011 -
16 answers
How Can I Encorage My Kids To Be Curious About The World Around Them? It seems like mefites are, in general, interested in learning new things, curious about the world, open to new ideas and that's how I'd like my kids to be. At the very least, I'd like them to be curious about everything from flowers to airplanes and whatever else they might encounter. How can I encourage them? Just encourage questions? Force them to read Wikipedia?
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posted by Blake
on Mar 25, 2011 -
42 answers
I am about to embark on a massive technical book reading escapade. Please share your information retention methods.
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posted by Sentus
on Mar 1, 2011 -
7 answers
I've been raising dogs for most of my life but this is my first time having a solo large breed puppy in an urban environment.
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posted by snsranch
on Jan 27, 2011 -
7 answers
My son wants to learn guitar; I know how to play, but I'm a righty- he's a lefty. I'm looking for advice on how to proceed.
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posted by jenkinsEar
on Jan 12, 2011 -
25 answers
What are some good websites to (1) learn about new topics in bite-sized chunks, and (2) to keep abreast of current events?
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posted by akprasad
on Dec 18, 2010 -
13 answers
Help me maintain my (fluent) French and (slightly worse) Italian post-graduation in a foreign language-free job.
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posted by ellieBOA
on Oct 19, 2010 -
16 answers
You are learning HTML on the internet via a set of instructional videos. What do you expect to be taught? How do you expect to be taught it? What useless things do you hope will be left out? What great things do you hope are included?
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posted by brenton
on Aug 9, 2010 -
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