Lately, the concept of "friends" seems to have become incredibly diluted by the casual use of the term by Facebook, MySpace et al. But in "the real world" what do you consider to be important when you are making and becoming friends? Is it how long you've known someone? How frequently you meet up? What you have in common? Something more intangible? Also, I'd love recommendations of any books looking at the psychology of how people become friends.
posted on May 14, 2008 - 21 answers

I need suggestions for a name for an online trading platform for work, does anyone have any ideas?
posted on May 13, 2008 - 13 answers

Good online discount fashion retailers? [more inside]
posted on May 12, 2008 - 6 answers

Where can I get large prints of digital photos done online? (Or locally in Toronto) [more inside]
posted on May 9, 2008 - 12 answers

My brother wants to buy a PS3 (or even a Xbox 360) but he doesnt have any sort of internet access (why yes, he does live in a cave) Would that be a major hinderance/hassle or would it just be a annoyance?
posted on May 9, 2008 - 16 answers

What is the easiest way to collaborate realtime on a web document online with someone who isn't technical, ideally with some sort of free web app rather than special software? Is there a way to do this without requiring both people to sign up for an account, etc?
posted on May 8, 2008 - 10 answers

I enjoy drinking coffee from various regions. Is there a good online resource for A) determining good coffees from various regions and B) ordering said coffees online? [more inside]
posted on May 6, 2008 - 14 answers

How can I sell surplus stock in North America? [more inside]
posted on May 6, 2008 - 6 answers

Does resoling Birkenstocks really work? If so, what is the best online company that resoles Birkenstock sandals? I love my Birks and they're still in great shape, except for the rubber sole, which is almost worn down to the cork. I'd like to save some money and get them resoled, but I can't find a local store that is an "authorized" Birkenstock repair shop. Have you had experience with a good repair shop that accepts mailed-in sandals? (Ideally, I'd like to find a nice balance of quality, price, and speed.) Most importantly, did your new soles stay attached to the cork footbed?
posted on May 5, 2008 - 21 answers

Looking for particularly good prices online for running shoes, if such exist. Also, general advice on the subject, maybe. [more inside]
posted on Apr 30, 2008 - 12 answers

Recommendations for a good, verbose online thesaurus for wandering through words? thesaurus.com seems to have changed how they serve search results and my working style is screwed. [more inside]
posted on Apr 29, 2008 - 11 answers

How can I get into the Online Media Industry? [more inside]
posted on Apr 25, 2008 - 5 answers

Suggest online or DVD resources for a new filmmaker to learn about lenses, film formats, shot composition, camera moves, dialogue staging, and other aspects of cinematography & directing? [more inside]
posted on Apr 17, 2008 - 7 answers

Looking for free online schedulers. [more inside]
posted on Apr 14, 2008 - 12 answers

I am looking for examples of websites that provide "best-in-class" customer service capabilities via the online channel. What are those e-commerce websites you think have amazing self-service options and are easy-to-use?
posted on Apr 14, 2008 - 5 answers

Craigslist alternatives for Europe? [more inside]
posted on Apr 13, 2008 - 11 answers

I want to sell some used clothing online, and I'm trying to figure out how much to pay for help. [more inside]
posted on Apr 13, 2008 - 8 answers

How can I effectively sell cheap (<20 GBP) accessories and body decoration items online in the UK? [more inside]
posted on Apr 7, 2008 - 5 answers

Does anyone have any recommendations for any fantasy stock market games online? [more inside]
posted on Mar 31, 2008 - 11 answers

What is your favorite Online Backing Service? and why?
posted on Mar 31, 2008 - 13 answers

Please recommend a free online address book for my slightly technophobic step-mom. I've found a bunch that might work, but not having any experience with them, I don't know which are safe and which are going to sell her info to spammers. The easier to use, the better.
posted on Mar 31, 2008 - 6 answers

Are there legal requirements for sellers to include an invoice in a shipment to a customer? [more inside]
posted on Mar 27, 2008 - 7 answers

Business Facts: About 2 years ago I saw the online version of a special feature in a newspaper/magazine which had short summaries of various businesses. The ones that were definitely included were New York Taxis, Sandwich shops etc. More inside [more inside]
posted on Mar 24, 2008 - 3 answers

looking for an online game from a year ago similar to pixeljunks Monster game on PS3, the towers you built were flowers that could inflict more damage on passing enemies... [more inside]
posted on Mar 21, 2008 - 4 answers

I need a reliable service that is either free, or low, cost for my research files. What is the best option? [more inside]
posted on Mar 20, 2008 - 14 answers

Looking for online collections of vintage hand-drawn illustrations (like so, but minus the envelope), preferably high quality. [more inside]
posted on Mar 18, 2008 - 8 answers

Help! How do I face my employer and students when I've really f*cked up! [more inside]
posted on Mar 18, 2008 - 21 answers

What happened to Majestic? I mean, I know it ended, but HOW? [more inside]
posted on Mar 17, 2008 - 7 answers

I recently wrote a job description for my client, who is contemplating hiring someone as an online researcher. Now I am being asked to work out a system for doing that job. Trouble is, I'm not all that technically savvy. [more inside]
posted on Mar 15, 2008 - 5 answers

Should I avoid discount camera websites? [more inside]
posted on Mar 11, 2008 - 27 answers

Merchant account versus just paypal/google checkout, for a handcrafts site that will offer some high-end items (c. $20 to $180 range)? [more inside]
posted on Mar 10, 2008 - 10 answers

Where can a girl find a good cotton corset? Looking for a white one to wear under my work shirts without all the frills and junk. [more inside]
posted on Mar 6, 2008 - 7 answers

Are there any great (and free) life/career/personality assessment tests online? Where should I look for help brainstorming ideas for a new direction? [more inside]
posted on Mar 3, 2008 - 8 answers

Are there any collections or online repositories of contemporary short stories written in English and licensed under Creative Commons?
posted on Mar 3, 2008 - 2 answers

Good place to order 1989 Mercedes Benz w201 parts? [more inside]
posted on Feb 28, 2008 - 4 answers

How can I sell something that is not selling in the traditional ways, such as eBay or craigslist? [more inside]
posted on Feb 25, 2008 - 8 answers

I am trying to find a SciFi book that I read the first couple of chapters of. It involved two companies racing to come up with some kind of genetic cure and in the process creating a monster or something. [more inside]
posted on Feb 23, 2008 - 6 answers

I'll be on the road traveling for a few months so I visited a travel clinic and was prescribed Doxycycline and Ciprofloxacin for malaria and diarrhea, respectively. My question: is it safe to purchase these drugs online (Canadian pharmacy) and if so which sites would you guys recommend?
posted on Feb 23, 2008 - 5 answers

I'm designing an online application for a large number of users, and I'm looking for an online service to automate payments to international destinations using some sort of API or batch process. The service needs to support transfers from the U.S. to India, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam. Since PayPal doesn't yet support transfers to Sri Lanka or Vietnam (only from), it's not an option.
posted on Feb 21, 2008 - 1 answers

What's the best site to order contact lenses from in Canada? [more inside]
posted on Feb 21, 2008 - 5 answers

I am interested in pursuing a degree in law. There are no law schools where I live and am too settled to uproot. What do mefites think about online law programs? Legitamacy, practicality, etc? Any suggestions on one over another? Personal experiences? One other complication is I live in Louisiana (where our law code is a little bit idiosyncratic). Does this affect national online law school choices? TIA
posted on Feb 20, 2008 - 19 answers

Does this website exist: track recipes (online/offline), add notes (including dates), maybe upload images, cooking stats, etc.? [more inside]
posted on Feb 16, 2008 - 2 answers

I'd like to hear other people's experience in doing online translation work. [more inside]
posted on Feb 16, 2008 - 4 answers

I've decided to buy a PS3, and I'm looking for one that will play my old PS2 games. Can the 60gb version with the PS2 compatibility hardware still be found anywhere, or is the 80gb version with the software emulation my best option? And where can I buy either online? [more inside]
posted on Feb 15, 2008 - 3 answers

Please help me find a good survey focused CMS. (Preferably free.) [more inside]
posted on Feb 12, 2008 - 8 answers

I need a way for users to edit a timeline online. It doesn't have to be elaborate; it just has to allow a user to add an event to a history timeline. I'm too swamped to build my own solution. We're running IIS with classic ASP. Ideas for getting this pulled off? [more inside]
posted on Feb 11, 2008 - 15 answers

Flirting online and via text message... how do you translate that energy to real life? [more inside]
posted on Feb 7, 2008 - 15 answers

Does anyone know of good guide to online legal services (both paid and free)? [more inside]
posted on Feb 7, 2008 - 1 answers

How can I make myself spend less time dicking around on-line? [more inside]
posted on Feb 6, 2008 - 51 answers

I'm looking for an online story about modern warfare and lovecraftian monsters. Can you help me find it again? [more inside]
posted on Feb 6, 2008 - 10 answers