My Mom used to love using bath beads, but we haven't been able to find them for ages (We used to get them at a little red shop instead of a bigger store; I think it was a body shop inside of a Sears or Bay or something like that?) Anyway, I figured I would get her some for mother's day. This is turning out to be a lot more challenging than I anticipated.
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posted by Canageek
on May 7, 2013 -
13 answers
I seen this oil at home depot called "Powermate Non-Detergent 4-Cycle Engine Oil - 10W30" my oil knowledge is at a beginner level but I thought multiweight oils were a emulsion. How do they make a 10w30 oil if there is no detergent in it?
posted by john123357
on Apr 29, 2013 -
7 answers
I have an old Spanish olive oil label. The printer's name/location, as they appear in fine print at the bottom the label, are as follows: ARTES GRAFICAS - DEL RIO - LUARCA. I am trying to determine the age of this label. Herminio Azcárate Campo died in 1944, but I don't know when he inherited his father's business, which was established sometime after 1891. The label can be viewed
here. If I knew when this printer was in operation, I could get a better idea of when this label was in use. Any useful information on ARTES GRAFICAS - DEL RIO or Herminio Azcárate Campo would be appreciated.
posted by kirsti
on Apr 5, 2013 -
16 answers
Have an oil painting, self portrait of my old man, there is an L shaped rip around 6x4in flap. What's the best way to repair it?
posted by daveo'h
on Mar 15, 2013 -
6 answers
I have an antique olive oil label, probably from France, that I suspect was printed in the early or very early 1900s. It reads as follows: "L'Aiglon Marque déposée Huile d’olive vierge extra douce Superfine Poids net 800 Gs". The printer's name is not indicated, nor is the name of the company. I would like to know when this brand name of olive oil was in use.
posted by kirsti
on Mar 8, 2013 -
3 answers
We're doing a show that requires a character to write on a laminate surface every night with what is supposed to be lipstick and are looking for some work-arounds to deal with expense and time.
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posted by edbles
on Feb 3, 2013 -
14 answers
I just noticed the stain recently but it feels set-in. It's roughly 3 inches around. What's the best way to go about removing the stain?
posted by mizrachi
on Feb 1, 2013 -
10 answers
I accidentally bought 250ml of Castor Oil instead of Cod Liver Oil. What do I do with it?
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posted by Chorus
on Feb 1, 2013 -
11 answers
I'm paying $3.79/gallon for heating oil in Westchester county, NY. Is that a reasonably ok price? If not, can anyone recommend another supplier (I'm using Castle).
posted by Quisp Lover
on Jan 17, 2013 -
7 answers
[Carfilter] The oil cap on my car vibrates itself loose, causing oil to spill out onto the engine and thus wreathe my hood in some lovely smoke. Oil cap has been replaced once already to try and fix this, to no avail. What are my options?
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posted by curious nu
on Oct 30, 2012 -
10 answers
Help me analytical-types! Do I upgrade my current water heater to the GE Geospring Hybrid for practically free??
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posted by Thrillhouse
on Oct 11, 2012 -
8 answers
My car, for the first time in 12 years, did not pass an emissions inspection in California. Right before this, my oil light had started to periodically blink. On inspection, my oil was very (very) low. I filled it back up after the test. What are the chances that this caused the high emissions levels?
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posted by SpacemanStix
on Oct 2, 2012 -
16 answers
Considering the huge amount of oil/energy expended driving trucks full of food all over the country, would it make more sense to increase our train infrastructure (is that even possible?) to move more food? That's the question, but not why I've come to Metafilter.
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posted by kestralwing
on Aug 14, 2012 -
10 answers
Ive ben wondering about this since i was little. At the store you can get tuna packed in water, or tuna packed in oil. what's tuna in oil got that water doesn't? i would think that tuna in oil won't work if you don't want the oil, and if you do, you have many better oil options that the the oil in that can, that most likely just got sluiced out the top of a tanker truck or held for months belowdecks in unwashed tankards on a tuna boat.
posted by facetious
on Jul 20, 2012 -
22 answers
How can I re-create chip shop style chicken chunks at home? Specifically I am trying to re-create the kind of fried chicken chunks made at NYC's
A Salt And Battery, in general I am trying to get that moist, crunchy, batter-just-pulls-away taste and texture found in fry joints.
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posted by The Whelk
on May 28, 2012 -
7 answers
I'm an engineering student that's been applying for internships since the start of the year but with no offers. Can any MeFi members give me any advice on landing one and how to keep my motivation?
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posted by This Is Reality
on Apr 13, 2012 -
7 answers
What are some ways to kick up my cooking skills and techniques? I need to add a little more variety.
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posted by stormygrey
on Mar 15, 2012 -
13 answers
Is there any simple way to know if the olive oil I've bought is genuine? If my olive oil does not soldify in the fridge, does that mean it is adulterated? What brand (or certification) can I buy of olive oil that I know for sure is genuine?
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posted by skjønn
on Mar 3, 2012 -
16 answers
Where can I find a simple like-for-like publicly available price comparison between palm, sunflower, corn and olive oils as raw materials?
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posted by vogel
on Jan 26, 2012 -
3 answers
I have a good feeling the oil price will go through the roof (+50%) in the next 6-12 months. How can I profit from this in the UK?
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posted by Mossy
on Oct 13, 2011 -
14 answers
How bad is it to stick out the winter with my house's ridiculously old heating system?
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posted by zvs
on Sep 18, 2011 -
14 answers
If I seal wood with some oil (say, olive oil, or mineral oil), does heating the wood add anything to this process?
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posted by curious nu
on Sep 2, 2011 -
10 answers
How can I best remove old oil stains from my concrete garage floor?
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posted by PFL
on Jul 27, 2011 -
9 answers
Ear cleaning with olive oil: do you successfully do this? If so, can you recommend any tricks for someone who currently can't follow it up by flushing with water (due to an ear infection)?
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posted by sparrows
on Jun 22, 2011 -
17 answers
The oil-change place has been putting the wrong weight oil in my GF's hybrid for three years (5w instead of 0w). What damage has this done, and how upset should I be?
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posted by brenton
on Jun 17, 2011 -
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We've just moved, and I'm working on the backlog of laundry. The problem is that one of the hampers apparently was close to the oil furnace of the old house, and now the entire basket smells like oil. How do I get rid of the smell?
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posted by mephron
on May 26, 2011 -
9 answers
In 2006, Norwegian petroleum company
Statoil was ordered by a US court to pay $21M in fines for breaking the
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act when
paying bribes to an Iranian public servant.
While Statoil's primary listing is with the Oslo stock exchange, it is also listed with the NYSE. To what extent is Statoil's activities outside of the US subjected to US law?
posted by klue
on May 23, 2011 -
4 answers
