Is it legal in the states of Massachusetts or California for a company to require its non-exempt employees to basically be on call 24/7 with no compensation? Details inside. [more inside]
posted by mandapanda on Nov 3, 2009 - 2 answers

Help me get over a broken heart uber-style. I'm taking my recent relationship experience to the max and looking at why I do what I do. Can you help me? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 25, 2009 - 16 answers

Headlights won't turn on, any ideas? [more inside]
posted by mattsweaters on Oct 21, 2009 - 16 answers

What music was used in the intro on today's episode of NPR's On Point? [more inside]
posted by niles on Oct 8, 2009 - 3 answers

[FearFilter]: 15 years ago I experienced an imminent death/serious injury moment that turned out ok. However, I still feel physical chills and tingly feelings even thinking about it. Am I the only one or is this common? Thoughts and stories appreciated. The science is a huge bonus. [more inside]
posted by Funmonkey1 on Sep 28, 2009 - 19 answers

Minneapolis Filter: Where can I find this bag in or near Minneapolis tomorrow (Tuesday 9/22)? [more inside]
posted by xotis on Sep 21, 2009 - 11 answers

How do I stop being jealous of my younger sister and pissed off at my mom? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 13, 2009 - 24 answers

I'll be working in Belfast next week and have some time alone at the weekend (29/08/09-30/08/09). What should I get up to? Any events I should be aware of?
posted by nam3d on Aug 17, 2009 - 5 answers

How is it that people can post videos of illegal acts onto YouTube and they can't be found? I remember watching a video where someone has a camera mounted on the front of their motorcycle and they thread through traffic at insane speeds. I always thought that there would be some electronic trail the cops could follow. [more inside]
posted by Sully on Aug 5, 2009 - 15 answers

GrossFilter: Sometimes when I talk for long periods or get really mad, I get this buildup around my lips and eyes.. which I discover afterwards and feel embarrassed that all that time I had shit growing on my face. [more inside]
posted by In Heaven on Jul 18, 2009 - 4 answers

I am considering the City on the Hill, i.e., an independent municipality of working thinkers with heavy access and participation in city life, politics, and education. Is there a difference in the terms "Intellectual Center" and "City on the Hill"? What are some historical examples of a City on the Hill that are lowland cities? if you believe there is a distinction in terms: What are some modern examples of a City on the Hill and what are only Intellectual Centers?
posted by parmanparman on Jul 17, 2009 - 3 answers

What websites/blogs/radio stations do you use to find things to do in NYC? [more inside]
posted by bluelight on Jul 13, 2009 - 15 answers

Which forums do the best web programmers hang out at? [more inside]
posted by jackson5 on Jun 26, 2009 - 16 answers

I need a simple off/on switch for my phone line. [more inside]
posted by 4midori on Jun 14, 2009 - 12 answers

If you are really exhausted from lack of sleep and stress, x say 2 months off and on, what's the best thing to do to get back in good shape? [more inside]
posted by sully75 on May 22, 2009 - 8 answers

Help me find on hold music for my company. [more inside]
posted by gergtreble on May 19, 2009 - 31 answers

My 10 year old has been playing saxophone for a little while now, and she wants to start playing solos. How does one learn to play solos on the sax? What are the first steps?
posted by GernBlandston on May 6, 2009 - 17 answers

How do we make the most strategically sound offer on a house, and how to best estimate the monthly costs (mortgage+taxes+insurance+PMI)? [more inside]
posted by whatgorilla on Mar 29, 2009 - 13 answers

How do I get someone to stand on my shoulder's ala Cary Grant/Katherine Hepburn in the film "Holiday" [more inside]
posted by goalyeehah on Mar 27, 2009 - 6 answers

I've made a new fabric product that I hope would sell 5000+ units. For viable efficiency I need to buy manufacturing of the product or its parts. I don't want to reveal my product idea, but let's use a SLR camera bag made in sturdy fabric as an example. My product has similar materials, size and complexity. How do I go from there? [more inside]
posted by nolnar on Jan 23, 2009 - 6 answers

MythbustersMovieStuntFilter: Movies where someone is hanging onto the hood (or roof) of a car, while the driver tries to shake them off. [more inside]
posted by asavage on Jan 9, 2009 - 39 answers

Did the terrorists want Obama to win? [more inside]
posted by InsanePenguin on Jan 9, 2009 - 32 answers

i had power go out to a portion of the house because a pump was running and pushing against water that couldnt move because ice was in the outlet pipe. i turned off the light switch and shut the pump off. i came back 4 hours later and there was no power from that switch. it was 12 degrees out. 2 days later it warmed up and all of a sudden i had power again. any ideas, i am worried
posted by blizzardm17 on Jan 3, 2009 - 11 answers

How can I use Ubuntu (running as a virual machine on VirtualBox with OSX 10.5) to improve my computing experience? [more inside]
posted by photomusic86 on Nov 9, 2008 - 13 answers

Are there any print on demand services that offer APIs for large prints or small posters, instead of having to email requests manually, or manually fill in web forms again and again? [more inside]
posted by steiny on Oct 30, 2008 - 1 answer

So I registered to vote in MA in 2004 but I've moved a few times since then. Can I check if I'm still registered or do I need to register again? [more inside]
posted by eatcake on Oct 15, 2008 - 5 answers

Why do tv shows blur or cover up logos on clothes instead of just changing clothes? [more inside]
posted by Thrillhouse on Sep 11, 2008 - 20 answers

I am compiling a dvd with 40 volumes of a journal (in PDF format) on it for distribution to members of my state archaeological association. I have a master introduction with table of contents and hyperlinks to the individual PDF files. I am having trouble making the links work. What's the best way to do this? [more inside]
posted by Diachronic on Sep 6, 2008 - 6 answers

I have a technical A.A.S. degree and I work in tech manufacturing industry as a technician. I would like to get my bachelors to be able become an engineer but... [more inside]
posted by ian1977 on Sep 1, 2008 - 3 answers

How long should it reasonably take before 2 "Last Men on Earth" meet? [more inside]
posted by mr_book on Aug 23, 2008 - 24 answers

What programming language should a neophyte start with to organize his life? Yes, another one of those questions. But I have two specific tasks that I'd like to accomplish and this makes choosing a language really hard for me. Especially since i'm a complete n00bler. [more inside]
posted by monkishies on Aug 11, 2008 - 35 answers

I feel like I can take on the world. What should I do? [more inside]
posted by LSK on Jun 14, 2008 - 9 answers

Can I get codeine without a prescription in the northern Chicago suburbs? [more inside]
posted by Reverend John on Apr 21, 2008 - 10 answers

Can anyone recommend the best way to watch movies, stored as avi's or mpeg's on a MacBook Pro, on a Sony Wega TV that's about eight years old? Is something like Apple TV the best, or a device like the Galaxy Tvisto Amazon used to sell? I realize my relatively old-school TV may make things harder...
posted by jgballard on Feb 19, 2008 - 15 answers

S3 Standby mode...Wake On LAN...Energy Savings...WHY DOESN'T IT WORK!!!! [more inside]
posted by bradn on Aug 4, 2007 - 13 answers

Is it possible to record a tv show on to a pc and then later replay the recorded show on to my regular tv set, not my computer monitor but my actual tv. I know its possible to record a tv show on to a pc hard drive but I don't know for sure if its possible to replay that same show with out making a dvd.
posted by Noodles on Mar 9, 2007 - 17 answers

I'm working on a research paper on 19th century American Art, more specifically Gilbert Stuart's portrait "George Washington on Dorchester Heights' done in 1806....and I've hit a wall. I'm trying to find any information on Stuart's motivation behind depicting George Washington next to a giant horse's rump and I can't seem to locate any official (or unofficial) sources that address that. [more inside]
posted by eatcake on Dec 4, 2006 - 8 answers

CreepyGuyFilter -- my lovely wife is getting harassed and hit on (mainly at the grocery store) by different creepy guys. It is making her *very* unhappy, freaked out, and feeling dirty. What is the best approach for her to deal with this in an assertive and satisfactory way? There is... [more inside]
posted by wonderwisdom on Nov 13, 2006 - 124 answers

What is the white dot on my nipple? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 30, 2006 - 5 answers

Tips for woman on top position? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 22, 2006 - 21 answers

Why do my eyes get itchy when stressed ? [more inside]
posted by jacobean on Aug 18, 2006 - 5 answers

What's the best, or top 3-4, books about vegetarianism for a 14-year old girl who has asked for a book about vegetarianism. I guess recipes are not as important as the issues surrounding a decision to go meatless.
posted by NorthCoastCafe on Aug 15, 2006 - 17 answers

My landlord says my cats urinate near the front door. I don't think this is true because this is what I think is happening: The weather seal under the front door is missing, there was an old carpet remnant over a tile floor with no moisture barrier underneath and this combination of moist, cool air going under the door, condensing under the carpet and then rising through evaporation where it collected at the opposite end of the remnant and seeped through the carpet causing moisture damage to the wood floor underneath is the culprit (adiabatic moisture transport). This has happened over a period of years, by the way. Is this plausible? Calling all science and physics Ex Perts out there (persons in the construction trade welcome too.) [more inside]
posted by mk1gti on Aug 2, 2006 - 11 answers

Why are you "in" the movies, but "on" TV?
posted by mikemonteiro on Jul 25, 2006 - 29 answers

Have you ever managed to quit using the internet? [more inside]
posted by roofus on May 9, 2006 - 24 answers

radiologist on the web? [more inside]
posted by larry_darrell on Apr 25, 2006 - 2 answers

I really need to sell my condo... How should.... [more inside]
posted by curiousleo on Apr 22, 2006 - 9 answers

Traveling alone to Toronto/Burlington ON for the first time in late July. I've never been to Canada at all. Tips please for a slightly nervous traveler. [more inside]
posted by yoga on Apr 14, 2006 - 29 answers

Is there a better thing to chill drinks down apart from ice? [more inside]
posted by angusw on Nov 25, 2005 - 25 answers

Please help me find more information on the US government's take on the softwood lumber dispute with Canada. [more inside]
posted by ykjay on Nov 18, 2005 - 12 answers