Do me a favor here... make me cry. Or at least a little verlklempt. I would like to add to my collection of videos that get me a little choked up or emotional. [more inside]
posted by Cold Lurkey on Nov 23, 2009 - 101 answers

Late to the dating game? So, I'm in my early 20s, graduated from college and now working. I have absolutely NO experience with guys, and I'm not sure how to gain some. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 5, 2009 - 29 answers

Removing silicone keyboard cover crashes iBook. Solution needed. [more inside]
posted by sugarbx19 on Aug 14, 2009 - 8 answers

Where can I find sugar and caffeine free fountain drinks? [more inside]
posted by Jezztek on Jul 24, 2009 - 37 answers

Web filter filter: I seem to remember a link to an NYT article that just contained the full text of the article in nice big letters, with no graphics, banners, or ads. It was fully attributed, with links to the original, but it was much more pleasant to read, especially for a long article. Is there a website that will filter out the clutter and provide links that can be forwarded?
posted by jpg15 on Jul 1, 2009 - 6 answers

So where can I go see this Milky Way you speak of? More specifically, where's an awesome local place to go see the stars if I'm based in Los Angeles and with a wife who doesn't camp?
posted by Lord_Pall on Jun 15, 2009 - 17 answers

I'm going to be away from a computer for a couple years and am tangled in every corner of the internet. What should I do to insure it's all here when I get back? [more inside]
posted by bradly on May 20, 2009 - 13 answers

What Mozart song is this and where can I find an un-messed with version? [more inside]
posted by amethysts on Apr 30, 2009 - 7 answers

My toe continuously keeps threatening to drop out of joint causing much distress and pain - any ideas about what's going on? [more inside]
posted by Chorus on Apr 24, 2009 - 2 answers

Music-filter: Anyone know a downtempo electronica artist called "oh no" (or "o no" or "ohno" or..)? [more inside]
posted by carpyful on Mar 12, 2009 - 15 answers

How long can the dough for the no-knead bread recipe sit? I made a batch of the dough last night thinking that I would bake it tonight as part of my dinner. But I won't be able to make it home until very late and know for a fact that I will be working late tomorrow night as well so I actually won't be able to bake it until Saturday evening possibly. Will the dough be ok or should I just throw it out and start a new batch later?
posted by tealeaf522 on Jan 15, 2009 - 20 answers

[Firefox Filter] The latest Firefox update seems to have hosed my No Squint add on. How to repair? [more inside]
posted by mikeand1 on Nov 13, 2008 - 3 answers

Looking for bits and pieces for 'No Country for Old Men' Halloween Costume...Anyone know where I can get a 'Javier Bardem' looking bowl cut wig ?
posted by ashepp on Sep 29, 2008 - 6 answers

Ugh. I actually *am* sick - sick since I woke up this [Monday] morning. But calling into work has me cringing under the duvet. Please help me out of this quandry... [more inside]
posted by ticktockdoc on Sep 1, 2008 - 18 answers

YouTube isn't displaying videos in Firefox 3.0 (upgrade) - why? [more inside]
posted by watercarrier on Jul 8, 2008 - 5 answers

What looks, uh, the least bad on a transcript - a C or a D w/ an A or B as a repeat grade? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 4, 2008 - 12 answers

What are some relatively obscure examples of someone who said no to something? [more inside]
posted by wordsmith on May 16, 2008 - 25 answers

I am NOT good at setting boundaries with people. For example I have a male neighbor who is as nice as he can be but is VERY talkative and boring to me. He drops by our house unannounced and has hours to spend talking with me. I have to cut him off and I am not good at it. [more inside]
posted by seekingsimplicity on Mar 5, 2008 - 26 answers

Reconstructing myself - where to begin? Last night my wife of 22 years announced that she and I were finished as a married couple. Now, at the age of 53, I find myself alone. Presently, I am seeking the anonymity of a bunch of strangers because it doesn't seem hurt as much this way. A cross sectioning if you will. Besides, MetaFites are generally a younger bunch, and they may have a more optimistic perspective on this. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 23, 2008 - 55 answers

Feral Dog Filter: How do you housebreak a true feral dog who has proven to be untrainable after 3-4 weeks of crating? [more inside]
posted by shaarog on Dec 7, 2007 - 17 answers

Is there a online repository for ongoing consumer contests? [more inside]
posted by hypersloth on Nov 21, 2007 - 3 answers

Calling all Van Morrison fanatics. I'm trying to identify a sample of music used at the end song "A town called Paradise" on the album "No guru, no method, no teacher". I can't upload the music here (don't know how) but the sample appears 5 minutes and 18 seconds into the song. It's driving me mad cos I heard the piece before, many years ago and I can't place it. [more inside]
posted by dooabledawg on Oct 28, 2007 - 3 answers

How to graciously end a soon to be partnership. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 15, 2007 - 6 answers

I have no money, but can travel for free.....could this work? [more inside]
posted by leftfooter on Aug 31, 2007 - 12 answers

Is there any chance of getting back first and last month's rent from a landlord who didn't reveal known problems with an apartment? [more inside]
posted by Felicity Rilke on Aug 4, 2007 - 6 answers

My HP Pavillion dv4000 is not allowing me to log into the computer. It did this once before saying i lost my password and i had to have my ex do some trickery and it was fine. Now it is doing it all over again. This time I did not have a password..it has just locked me out completely. [more inside]
posted by eve28 on Jun 17, 2007 - 9 answers

I want to make a compilation of songs that are absolutely impossible to dance to. The odder the meter, the more disconcerting the time changes, the better. I want songs so undanceable-to that they would leave even Dave Brubeck and Jaco Pastorius staring uncomfortably at their feet, wondering where the punchbowl was. [more inside]
posted by freshwater_pr0n on Jun 5, 2007 - 73 answers

I'm trying to open an .avi movie someone sent to me. I get sound but no image. I tried quicktime, then divx, but no luck. Anyone know any sure-fire ways to play it successfully? (for an iBook G4)
posted by jgballard on Apr 16, 2007 - 13 answers

What silly gift to give an expectant mother who will be having identical twins? [more inside]
posted by oflinkey on Apr 14, 2007 - 28 answers

I have a question about replies that i got to a craig's list forsale posting. [more inside]
posted by flyby22 on Mar 12, 2007 - 14 answers

I am trying to do hair removal cost analisys for women, and need some help. If you shave, wax, use depilatory creams, etc., would you please give me an average cost per month? [more inside]
posted by adriana on Jan 28, 2007 - 32 answers

One of my wife's distant friends has attempted to invite herself to stay with us, again. She did this last March, and we used the excuse of me starting a new job and needing to do x, y, and z as well as the "out of town" excuse for any remaining dates. This got us off scot-free, but we both knew the time would come again... and it's here. We need a final solution. [more inside]
posted by jeffxl on Jan 16, 2007 - 123 answers

What are the tax consequences (benefits and/or detriments) to a business when a customer refuses to pay. Hey look, theres [more inside]
posted by sandra_s on Nov 17, 2006 - 15 answers

How can I fix my Windows XP "Limited or no connectivity" error when I plug my laptop into my university network? [more inside]
posted by jordanian2 on Oct 4, 2006 - 12 answers

Windows XP does not support (no drivers) an Agfa Snapscan 1212 Scanner because it is operates through the parallel port. Would the scanner work if I purchased a USB to parallel printer cable even though I would have to rely on the Win 98 drivers or is it a lost cause for this scanner.
posted by DonM on Sep 10, 2006 - 10 answers

Is there a book like "Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess" for No Limit Texas Hold 'Em? [more inside]
posted by andrewzipp on Aug 17, 2006 - 22 answers

dictionary filter: Is there a word for the universal "no" sign, that circle with the line through it? You know, the red one?
posted by provocateur on Apr 26, 2006 - 17 answers

How do builders and construction workers refer to streets on a new development that have yet to be officially named? [more inside]
posted by rongorongo on Mar 23, 2006 - 13 answers

I guess this is something of a follow-up to my last question: I haven't had a cigarette in about 7 days. Nor have I ingested nicotine from any other source. [more inside]
posted by Jon-o on Oct 25, 2005 - 21 answers

I have a Dell laptop with a dead battery and no AC adapter at hand. Can I network the Dell to a Vaio and run the Dell off the Vaio's power supply?
posted by Toolshed on Apr 27, 2005 - 18 answers