Due to persistant recommendations on AskMe, I am finally reading (well, listening to) The Golden Compass. It's amazing. Now I want to read
about The Golden Compass.
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posted by latkes
on May 13, 2013 -
15 answers
A former contractor for a small business I'm involved in has told an employee he plans to sabotage the business' 5 trucks, possibly pouring chemicals in the gas tanks. Advice on the best methods and devices to try to prevent this would be very appreciated.
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posted by jcfudgely
on Mar 1, 2013 -
26 answers
Hi Mefi. Im faced with the task of installing Christmas lights on a outdoor 30ft tree. Does anyone know where I can find tips or best practices? Looking for simple guides, pictures, videos, etc. I'm doing this alone and would appreciate the help!
posted by Highest_Of_Fives
on Nov 19, 2012 -
3 answers
I live in San Diego, and I hate the traffic lights along a particular road that I always drive on (Genesee Avenue). I'm regularly astonished at how soul-crushingly stupid they can be, and I'm constantly yelling at them from my car like an idiot. What can I do about this? My dream would be to talk to the traffic engineers in my city, really pick their brains and offer my observations. How does one go about making this happen?
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posted by wuMeFi
on Oct 28, 2012 -
12 answers
Do you have any recommendations for the tough job of removing spider poop from vinyl siding?
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posted by Toekneesan
on Oct 13, 2012 -
7 answers
Which car lights should I use when? On different cars: How do I select them? How do I know which ones are on?
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posted by ManInSuit
on Sep 3, 2012 -
28 answers
I have ten 30 watt 12v halogen lights connected to a transformer that is rated for 300 watts. The transformer seems fairly old. I want to be able to dim the lights. What kind of dimmer do I need and how do I wire it up?
posted by Infernarl
on Jul 28, 2012 -
4 answers
Rented carpet cleaner seems to have killed a bunch of outlets/lights in my house. Any ideas?
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posted by wongcorgi
on Jun 26, 2012 -
6 answers
I've got a costume that incorporates LED lights cued to music. I need to re-setup the costume and am trying to find the best Arduino (if possible) tech for them. How do I do so?
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posted by divabat
on Mar 8, 2012 -
7 answers
Antiques Metafiltershow: Can you help me identify any of these wild, weird, artsy household features?
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posted by raztaj
on Dec 13, 2011 -
4 answers
I am installing 2 remodel canister lights. Everything is wired up and ready to go except I can't get the clips to snap down.
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posted by rdurbin
on Dec 7, 2011 -
2 answers
Quick, what's the strangest/most unusual/coolest holiday tree topper you've ever seen? Links appreciated, bonus points for light-up. No religious symbols, please.
posted by agregoli
on Nov 25, 2011 -
38 answers
Once in a while I'll see a truck behind me with a series of around 10 small light bulbs creating an S on the front grille. What does this mean?
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posted by simplethings
on Nov 15, 2011 -
10 answers
Does anyone know why the lights on top of the John Hancock Center in Chicago are glowing green today?
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posted by smeater44
on Sep 16, 2011 -
13 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 -
10 answers
I got a mild shock while putting together a seed starting light set-up in the unfinished basement of my rental apartment. The light was
unplugged when I received the shock. What gives?
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posted by Knicke
on Mar 26, 2011 -
6 answers
I've been looking around at lighting options for my bedroom, and my geeky self decided that custom LED strip lighting would be awesome. Then I read previous
AskMe's and want to make sure I can do this without burning down my house! Questions and a search for the easy way inside!
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posted by Mister Fabulous
on Feb 9, 2011 -
4 answers
My family and I are going to drive around the Philly / South Jersey area to look at Christmas lights. Pretty displays are good, garish displays are better! (we hear Hershey PA has some kickass lights, but it's unfortunately too far away for our purposes.)
posted by troublewithwolves
on Dec 20, 2010 -
8 answers
My under cabinet lights are so hot they're heating up my cabinet shelves. Since I don't want to remove the lights, or drink from hot glasses, what liner or material can I use beneath my dishware and canned food to keep them from getting hot?
posted by ranunculus
on Dec 12, 2010 -
12 answers
There is (or was) a neighborhood in Saugus, Massachusetts where whole streets do over-the-top Christmas light displays. We would like to see this. Can you tell me what streets I am looking for?
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posted by Mayor Curley
on Dec 11, 2010 -
5 answers
Two sets of dual light switches control two lights at the top and bottom of my staircase. One switch on each set stopped working, why and how can I fix it?
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posted by wigner3j
on Nov 5, 2010 -
6 answers
Why are stadium lights on in broad daylight? I have been to pro-games, college games and high school games. All the daytime games have the full stadium lights blazing as if the games were being played in full darkness! WHY?
posted by GGMA
on Oct 31, 2010 -
9 answers
I want to put a light on my bike helmet. Do you have any specific products or strategies to recommend?
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posted by Mid
on Oct 12, 2010 -
33 answers
What's the best way to string a tree with Christmas lights? Oh yeah, it's out in the middle of nowhere.
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posted by niles
on Oct 11, 2010 -
9 answers
How could I ensure that a surprise trip overseas with my wife remains a surprise for her, without any logistical hiccups?
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posted by randomstriker
on Jun 15, 2010 -
49 answers
I'm organizing a Christmas light convoy tomorrow night. Basically a bunch of cars driving around town visiting the best lit up houses. I want to assign a ridiculous task to be performed at each house? Any ideas?
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posted by 913
on Dec 22, 2009 -
9 answers
I need burned out christmas lights (the miniature variety), or I need to burn them out myself.
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posted by sandra_s
on Nov 10, 2009 -
16 answers
How can I conveniently and safely affix a string of Christmas lights to the edge of a second-story roof?
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posted by Bardolph
on Nov 5, 2009 -
6 answers
While in various locales I have seen what what appear to be advertisments or graffiti that appears to be light generated that is projected onto a wall. I would like to use this technology for a sign for my business. I am not able to find anything with my google talents. Can someone point me in the right direction to locate and price this technology?
posted by citybuddha
on Sep 30, 2009 -
5 answers
What equipment do I need to take clear photographs of 2-d artwork from above?
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posted by Nonce
on Sep 24, 2009 -
8 answers
Basic wiring: can I put a clamp light on a dimmer? I want a cheap means of fading in and out lights for my makeshift light kit. The dimmer I bought only has one pair of wires, plus an extra red wire and a green ground. I want to send power in and out of the dimmer. Is this possible? Photos inside.
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posted by davidriley
on Sep 16, 2009 -
6 answers
I've seen this revolving children's night light in 2 TV shows (Undeclared and Sex and the City) and 1 movie (One Fine Day) and I have been trying to find it since. I've searched online and I can't seem to find one anywhere. Can anyone help me find where to purchase these revolving lights/lamps?
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posted by JPowers
on Aug 18, 2009 -
6 answers
UK lighting gurus: where can I get those cute lights they hang on trees at Christmas?
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posted by basil1
on Jun 21, 2009 -
4 answers
When a camera is focused on a bright light, there is a "star" flare around that light. I've noticed that in different situations, that flare has a varying number of points... What decides how many point the lens flare has? BONUS QUESTION: I've only ever seen even point counts... Can odd happen?
posted by frwagon
on Jun 9, 2009 -
8 answers
