I have just finished a college course in business English. I did well, but I want to be able to look at parts of speech in a sentence and understand enough to know for sure why I am using who or whom or when to choose subjective or objective pronouns. (Example: Do you think it was THEY who left the door unlocked overnight?) My textbook spent more time telling you to substitute he or him for who or whom, but I wanted to be able to understand what part of speech was responsible for the choice. What is the best college level or above textbook to teach me this? Thank you in advance.
posted by Leah
on May 7, 2013 -
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What are the dimensions of the plastic petri dishes used to store disease cubes that ship with the Pandemic expansion, On The Brink?
posted by obiwanwasabi
on Apr 30, 2013 -
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The rear backup light panel around my license plate fell off on my 10 year old Cadillac. I have been checking junk yards and looking online and am unable to locate one affordably. Apparently, it's a common problem on this older model of car as the adhesive wears, and they tend to fall off. It was my grandmothers car before she passed away, and I love taking care of her baby. It's $600 at the dealership for the entire assembly and has to be painted. My vehicle is silver/gray but I might take any color. Any suggestions would be helpful. I believe it looks something like this (though the following one is in black) http://tinyurl.com/c28n4cz
posted by LLF246
on Apr 23, 2013 -
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How (in the hell) do I find spare parts for my '02 Toyota Hilux Surf? Difficulty factor: car in Kenya, originally made for Japanese market, wife in US and could bring parts back.
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posted by allkindsoftime
on Sep 18, 2012 -
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Is there anywhere to listen to the component parts of a piece of classical music?
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posted by ilana
on May 1, 2012 -
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Please explain skateboards to me. Decks, bearings, trucks, bushings, wheels. Hardness, softness, size, other attributes, etc.
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posted by jitterbug perfume
on Jan 15, 2012 -
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I may be purchasing a used Berkel bread slicer — the model is MB (it may be MBSS, since the whole model is stainless steel). It currently has a 3/8" slice size. I need it changed to a 1/2" slice size. Do you have a recommendation for a service center in or around NYC that could do the job well without breaking the bank?
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posted by defenestration
on Oct 16, 2011 -
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Where in Toronto / GTA can I find old or broken, unvalued pinball playfield components for use in an art project / architectural model?
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posted by waterunderground
on Sep 15, 2011 -
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Hi, it's your friendly neighborhood biotech lab-equipment-monkey again. In a continuation of the
centrifuge saga, now that we've confirmed the unit will probably work with a proper rotor installed, I am on a quest to track down and acquire said rotor. Nobody seems to be selling it new anymore, and the ones I've found used are all missing crucial parts! Do I need better search-fu, or is it time to call the glue factory for this big old spinny beast? Halp!
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posted by aecorwin
on Aug 2, 2011 -
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Anyone know where I can get a hopper/burner assembly for a Traeger grill (I have the Texas Grill, but any of their line may work)? So far internet searches have been unsuccessful. I have not yet contacted the manufacturer to see if they will sell spares, but all I can find from 3rd parties are spare internals (motors, controllers, etc)...
posted by masher
on Jul 25, 2011 -
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Can I replace an entire car door & fender on the cheap with junkyard parts and parts ordered online?
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posted by Jennifer S.
on May 14, 2011 -
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Are there resources on the internet where I can find information about what's under the hood of my car? I just feel that being a man and all I should have a good idea of what I'm looking at when I pop the hood of my car. I just want to learn the basics and maybe get a better idea of how stuff works under there. I have a Honda and a Toyota, and I know things are built differently under there, but if there's anything specific to those two then that would be preferable.
posted by fiestapais
on Apr 21, 2011 -
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How important is the big piece of plastic that goes across the bottom of the front of my car, under the engine? Because mine fell off.
posted by smackfu
on Feb 14, 2011 -
22 answers
Help - quick! Someone has offered to buy our 1991 Volvo 240 wagon for parts but we are being required to set an asking price instead of him making an offer. Anyone have any advice? The mechanic kind of scoffed at $500.
posted by krikany
on Feb 11, 2011 -
14 answers
My ThinkPad was repaired, and I got some mystery parts back along with it. Picture inside!
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posted by themel
on Jan 13, 2011 -
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The spring hinge on my Oakley c-wire sunglasses has broken and I can't find a replacement anywhere. Looking for suggestions.
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posted by cosmac
on Nov 25, 2010 -
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Hey folks. Long time reader, first time 'asker.'
Help me find a cheap, used computer parts store in San Francisco - I'm particularly looking for Dell laptop parts.
Just inherited a Dell D810 Latitude laptop - needs some love - almost free love, that's my budget... Any chance in getting a line on a used dell charger (type pa-10) or a used battery for a Latitiude d810 (type Y4367)? Anyone know of a recycle-ry that I can hit up for cheap? I've scouted ebay, put a call out on freecycle (Marin, SF), and scoured craigslist. Suggests?
posted by firestorm888
on Oct 26, 2010 -
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There are lots of "how stuff works" style diagrams of the anatomy of submarines and other military seacraft on the web. Are there any books or websites with more detailed information? The nerd in me wants to know about the backup power generators and what type of cabling runs through the bulkheads.
posted by parallax7d
on Jul 23, 2010 -
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I have just come into possession of a lot of cat6 cable (in bulk). What's the best way to turn it into money?
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posted by Geppp
on Jul 15, 2010 -
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Soup attacked my Macbook and now it is on its way to fried-land. Lots of things still work fine, and it's less than 1 year old. Is there a way to get money from the parts?
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posted by Lutoslawski
on Jul 14, 2010 -
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Anyone know where I can find a five-point harness type buckle? the kind you find on a high chair or such?
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posted by hollyanderbody
on May 29, 2010 -
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Is it possible for a US American to buy a part from a Japanese junk yard? How?
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posted by Marky
on May 15, 2010 -
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Anyone have any experience with Bicycle Parts and Accessories distributors? I'm thinking of starting a online store specializing in a segment of the cycling world that I feel is under-served. Any advice from inside the industry would be helpful.
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posted by trbrts
on Mar 2, 2010 -
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I'm looking to buy a silicon steel lamination core from a transformer. I frequently give presentations that discuss the design of these transformers and I'd like to have a sample to show the audience. Where can I buy this online?
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posted by Aanidaani
on Feb 25, 2010 -
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I own a 1997 VW Golf that threw a rod in 2004 and has been sitting (inside a garage) ever since. Donating it to charity has no tax benefit for me. It needs to go. Does it have any cash value at all? If so, how much?
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posted by anastasiav
on Nov 10, 2009 -
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Prompted by the success of a
previous post, I have another special effects question. Is there a term of art for the stuff like extra model kit parts and other doodads glued to a model to give it a sense of scale and complexity?
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posted by bartleby
on Oct 8, 2009 -
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I want to automate a Word document for some sales drones. I'd love it if I could check for when a Quick Part field ends with an "s", and if so insert
just an apostrophe as opposed to apostrophe then "s". But how?
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posted by Ridge
on Sep 4, 2009 -
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Had an idea for a new design of dog leash and want to make and hopefully sell it. I've had a heck of a time finding a source for all the little locking/clasping components found on your typical leash. How do I find them?
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posted by my homunculus is drowning
on Jul 26, 2009 -
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While changing the lightbulb in the front turn signal on my car (a 2003 BMW 330i), I managed to lose the screw that connects the turn signal assembly to the car. What kind of screw can I get to replace it?
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posted by Zonker
on Jul 4, 2009 -
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Can you identify these window parts and suggest where I could purchase equivalents? May be specific to the UK.
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posted by odinsdream
on Jun 2, 2009 -
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It is so tantalizing to be able to see the produce of the the large manufacturers of bicycles in India via their web pages, yet not have any access in quantities less than a fully loaded container. Does anyone know of a local bike shop in India, at least connected to email, who will ship small amounts of bike parts by mail out of the country? It seems to me a local shop would have access through the normal distribution channels to parts from the big companies in small quantities. This stuff is vital to repairing old British bikes, there being virtually no domestic manufacture there anymore. I know that there exists lots out there from bikes that have been parted out, but finding who has it when you need it is difficult.
posted by ackptui
on Apr 25, 2009 -
2 answers
Where can I buy a discontinued
11C90 650 MHz prescaler? This is for reverse engineering a
SR-2020 mystery receiver that a friend of mine has been working on. Any information on this will be very much appreciated. Bonus hand drawn analog circuit diagrams.
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posted by mikw
on Mar 13, 2009 -
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What years / models of Chevy Trucks / SUVs have interchangeable (for the most part) interior mechanicals, specifically seats?
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posted by SquidLips
on Jan 12, 2009 -
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Kid's magnetic train sets. Where do I get the wheel assemblies to make my own?
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posted by tonci
on Dec 10, 2008 -
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