I had an idea for my sisters Christmas present, help me make it... [more inside]
posted by Marky on Nov 10, 2009 - 6 answers

Demographer/Marketer-Filter: I'm seeking an exhaustive list/explanation of all the acronyms and mnemonics like DINK, BOBO, buppie, yuppie, slackers, boomers, etc., especially if it includes information on marketing demographics that focuses on lifestyle and consumption habits by zipcode. Free online resources (including journal articles available through university libraries) are much preferred, as are complete typologies over ad hoc descriptions. [more inside]
posted by anotherpanacea on Apr 15, 2009 - 6 answers

Spring is raging in Portugal: the air is choking with pollen and musk and every flower, insect, bird and mammal is happily and successfully shouting "Fuck me now!". Meanwhile, a loving couple of dark blue-and-white barn swallows have taken a fancy to the air conditioner in my study, in our new house in Sintra. [more inside]
posted by MiguelCardoso on Mar 19, 2009 - 15 answers

Mrs. Frogs wants to decorate the baby room. We've come up with an idea using National Geographic covers as a starting point. Specifically, covers featuring animals. I'm looking for a little help and some suggestions. [more inside]
posted by caution live frogs on Feb 10, 2009 - 9 answers

I've given up any pretenses to dignity. Should I buy a slanket or a snuggie? [more inside]
posted by condour75 on Nov 7, 2008 - 30 answers

How can I have a nice house when I have such a hard time paying money for furniture? [more inside]
posted by libraryhead on Jul 30, 2008 - 22 answers

Is it possible to nest virtual LANs within a larger virtual LAN, which has its uplink to the backbone? [more inside]
posted by Mr. Six on Jun 26, 2006 - 7 answers