Is there an ripping/converting application that will automate naming and labeling of TV episodes copied from DVD? [more inside]
posted by sun-el on Oct 30, 2009 - 4 answers

Help me teach high school students how to be community organizers! [more inside]
posted by elmer benson on Aug 19, 2009 - 2 answers

I need advice on how to organize myself for moving myself and my ten-year-old son very quickly. [more inside]
posted by littleflowers on Aug 7, 2009 - 15 answers

Is there such a thing as a professional organizer? What about for the common man? [more inside]
posted by rahnefan on Aug 3, 2009 - 14 answers

What books on community organizing most closely resemble Meatball Wiki and/or Wikipedia's policies and guidelines?
posted by PandemicSoul on Jul 31, 2009 - 0 answers

Is it possible to be a domestic goddess AND have a full-time job? If so, how? [more inside]
posted by cloudsandstars on Jul 22, 2009 - 27 answers

I'm looking for a program or file format to organize hundreds of scanned page image files and add comments to them. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by moonroof on Jun 20, 2009 - 7 answers

How can I rename and re-folder my photo collection...in a specific way? [more inside]
posted by teg4rvn on Jun 7, 2009 - 10 answers

My music is all over my computer. I'd like to consolidate and organize. I just downloaded Media Monkey and it tells me I have over a 1000 more songs than iTunes tells me I have, my usual player. Why? I have no idea. I don't know what steps to take. I'd like it kept as simple as possible. [more inside]
posted by mizrachi on May 2, 2009 - 10 answers

I'd like to host a recurring BBQ/picnic at a local park for around 10 people. I've never done this before. What do I need to know? [more inside]
posted by abdulf on Apr 14, 2009 - 33 answers

What's the best low-budget item you've ever bought or built for your walk-in closet ? [more inside]
posted by qsysopr on Apr 10, 2009 - 19 answers

Does anyone have any tips or tricks for organizing information using Windows XP and MS productivity software? [more inside]
posted by KokuRyu on Apr 8, 2009 - 7 answers

Has anyone here participated in (or know someone who has participated in) the Industrial Area Foundation's National Leadership Training? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 11, 2009 - 0 answers

Comic and card boxes seem to get listed cheaply, then have absurd shipping charges. I could use shoe boxes, shipping boxes, office boxes, whatever - I just want to know how to get them cheaply. [more inside]
posted by krisak on Jan 10, 2009 - 22 answers

How do you manage your reading pile? Not the one you have for pleasure, but the pile of things (reports, proposals, books, etc.) you have to read for work. [more inside]
posted by ocherdraco on Jan 5, 2009 - 10 answers

I fail at Amazon. Help me find a book on running a small community group. [more inside]
posted by symphonik on Dec 14, 2008 - 3 answers

Late last year, I convinced a friend to run for public office in my hometown. He did! How can I help make sure he has a bright political future? [more inside]
posted by parmanparman on Oct 19, 2008 - 6 answers

Looking for suggestions to help keep all my travel materials organized while traveling so that I do, in fact, see/do/smell/hear all of the great things about a particular place. [more inside]
posted by webhund on Oct 18, 2008 - 8 answers

What are some books or other resources that can help me become a better political organizer in rural areas? [more inside]
posted by abkadefgee on Aug 13, 2008 - 3 answers

Are there any sites out there like the late, sort-of-great Guzzlefish? [more inside]
posted by droplet on Jul 18, 2008 - 0 answers

I am throwing my first birthday party ever, for my pre-teen niece. Needless to say, I'm completely out of touch when it comes to kids' birthday parties (having not attended any since the 1980s) and don't know what's considered typical and usual. Please share your experiences and advice. [more inside]
posted by parilous on May 6, 2008 - 20 answers

Design-pattern (programming) question. [more inside]
posted by grumblebee on Apr 16, 2008 - 41 answers

What materials should I use for labelling the spines of my books? [more inside]
posted by Flunkie on Apr 13, 2008 - 3 answers

I'm helping a friend with her baby room this weekend and am looking for tips about working with a limited space and organizing it for two kids! [more inside]
posted by amanda on Feb 2, 2008 - 11 answers

I find myself in the novel situation, upon being laid off, of having a large number of potential job opportunities. I'm in the tech space, so most organizations work through recruiters, and I'm getting over a dozen calls and emails a day since posting my resume. Many of the job descriptions look like a good fit, so I know I can have my pick of location, type of organization, benefits, salary, etc. It's quite early in my job hunt, and I have the leisure of about 2 months to do it in. I'm looking for tips about how to keep organized and be in control of the situation. [more inside]
posted by matildaben on Jan 30, 2008 - 5 answers

Sustainable decluttering: how can I cull my stuff without feeling horribly guilty for throwing it out? [more inside]
posted by ocherdraco on Jan 1, 2008 - 26 answers

Where can I find inexpensive plastic bins that I can keep my board games in that fit the game boards and all the pieces? I've been googling for over an hour and I can't find any 16 x 11 x 2 bins anywhere other than The Container Store. Call me cheap, but I don't want to spend more for a container than I spent on the game in the first place, and at $15.00 each, the Container Store is out. Any advice or recommendations on how you've stored your board games in plastic containers would be appreciated. [more inside]
posted by riverjack on Dec 20, 2007 - 7 answers

Are there any wikis that offer mind-map visualization (somewhat like Wiki Mindmap)? How about concept mapping software which also has wiki-like functionality? [more inside]
posted by regicide is good for you on Sep 11, 2007 - 5 answers

How do you organize a conference? [more inside]
posted by divabat on Sep 7, 2007 - 10 answers

GTD-filter: I'm trying to organize my (academic) work life using GTD. I've read through the book, and it sounds like it can help me a lot. I am thinking of using my Macbook as my folder system, but I can't seem to find an app that works the way I want. [more inside]
posted by synecdoche on Aug 3, 2007 - 9 answers

Labor movement people... this is a long shot I know... Does anyone have any experience with the Prewitt Organizing Fund? [more inside]
posted by crabintheocean on Sep 5, 2006 - 1 answer

When filing papers in a hanging folder, is it better / more common to add new items at the front of the folder or the back of the folder? [more inside]
posted by alms on Aug 28, 2006 - 10 answers

Itunes Library help: I couldn't find this using Itunes or the ask mefi search. [more inside]
posted by kuujjuarapik on Feb 16, 2006 - 8 answers

Anybody know of a good software tool for organizing and coordinating meetings? [more inside]
posted by halcyon_daze on Nov 4, 2005 - 6 answers

What is the best time, and day of the week to organize getting a group of people together? [more inside]
posted by helvetica on May 20, 2005 - 18 answers

Document scanning and archiving? (MI) [more inside]
posted by mireille on Feb 16, 2005 - 7 answers

I'm going to be undertaking a big purge and organize campaign with my belongings over the next week. Can anyone recommend a good program (OS X) for an inventory or am I better off just creating a spreadsheet? (mi) [more inside]
posted by stefnet on Jan 10, 2005 - 5 answers

How do you all organize yourselves? I've been using a Palm Pilot for a couple of years now, but am thinking of switching over to a nice paper date book and index cards just because it'd be more tactile. Do you use paper or tech? [more inside]
posted by josh on Jan 7, 2005 - 30 answers