I understand that noise can become overwhelming rapidly to those in the autism spectrum or with ADD/ADHD syndromes due to increased sensitivities of all the sense perceptions, but I have also heard of research that suggests a certain measure of white noise and some kinds of music can help both ADD and autism spectrum young people focus their brains. [more inside]
posted by bonsai forest on Oct 26, 2009 - 13 answers

When I think about the situation, I think I'm doing the right thing. Then why do I feel so bad about it? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 11, 2009 - 44 answers

Buying my first house: Who benefits from the over appraisal? [more inside]
posted by will wait 4 tanjents on Sep 6, 2009 - 18 answers

We have an apartment with no air conditioning and it's going to be over 80 degrees today. Should I be worried about our indoor cat over heating? [more inside]
posted by firemonkey on Aug 29, 2009 - 29 answers

How can I fix my over-pronation? [more inside]
posted by stray on Apr 13, 2009 - 11 answers

After casual sex, what is the etiquette about staying the night? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 12, 2009 - 54 answers

HDTV filter: I recently bought a new HDTV with a built-in tuner. When I auto-tune over the air, I receive about 6-8 channels clearly, but none in HD. (Most CBS/FOX/ABC sports and local news are broadcast in HD, but I only seem to get them in non-HD.) Am I doing something wrong or do I have to buy an HDTV antenna from my local Radio Shack (if so which one should I buy?) [more inside]
posted by ruwan on Nov 29, 2008 - 7 answers

I'm having a bit of an ethical dilemma about a work/pay situation. An acquaintance and I were hired as consultants by The Company for a 7 day project which required a 2 person team doing 2 different tasks. Task A was less technical than Task B and thus received a lower pay rate than B (with a lower overtime rate also). [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 1, 2008 - 6 answers

Hangover question--why the "fuzzy" feeling? [more inside]
posted by mintchip on Aug 26, 2007 - 7 answers

Where can I find a larger version of the surreal Muppets Over Time[QT] short? Maybe a format other than QuickTime?
posted by furtive on Dec 1, 2005 - 10 answers

Voice overs: any suggestions/advice on demo making? [more inside]
posted by o2b on Sep 1, 2004 - 2 answers