I am looking for a dental plan I can enroll in. My employer does not provide dental insurance. I live in Massachusetts.
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posted by melizabeth
on May 21, 2013 -
15 answers
2 friends attempt to get together once or twice a week and when they do its a really great, fun time. Both are quirky and odd and feel personal connections and common interests are a rare thing.
But.... A is always late, often gets distracted with other plans when executing the original plan, abruptly changes plans or altogether forgets them. B likes to stick to plans and follow through reliably.
B is often frustrated at A for what appears/presents as inconsideration, flakiness or straight up lying.
A is often frustrated at B's inability to be flexible or understanding or appreciating of the 'thought' behind the plans whether or not they actually materialize.
Friend A has untreated adhd (and doesn't want to discuss it) and and Friend B thinks this may be a contributing factor.
Friend A and Friend B both secretly think the other is in the wrong while they try to compromise in order to continue the friendship of 4 years, but the many disagreements are wearing on them. Should A and B just not hang out anymore?
posted by tenaciousmoon
on May 7, 2013 -
31 answers
I have a lot of exciting stuff coming up in the next few years of my life, but before I get there I have to somehow slog through the doldrums of my current life. Help me live in the present.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 14, 2013 -
11 answers
If you were single, 53 and healthy and with an adult child roaming the Earth, where would you retire and why? Only limiting factors are 200K US in a retirement account and a pension of 40K US (with a COLA increase of $1600 each year).
posted by 1066
on Mar 9, 2013 -
28 answers
If you keep a diary or other secret papers, do you have a plan for what happens to it if something happens to you?
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posted by dawkins_7
on Jan 5, 2013 -
25 answers
I'm looking to put together a portable sling stand without paying upwards of $300 for one. Any suggestions on plans or materials?
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posted by hippybear
on Nov 18, 2012 -
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GRE-Filter: I was happy with my GRE scores. Then, I received word that I have the opportunity to get into a super-duper-top-tier doctoral program previously inaccessible. However, my Quantitative Score--while still in the range of accepted scores over the years for this program--is now less-than-stellar relatively speaking. Is it crazy to think I could study intensely for about a month and improve my score 30-50 points? Am I overthinking this?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 15, 2012 -
12 answers
What are good resources for seeing sample house plans and construction drawings?
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posted by slidell
on Apr 17, 2012 -
11 answers
Help us find a cell phone solution given that we are moving in 6 months (and we can't wait that long to replace our current Verizon phones)
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posted by seachange
on Apr 11, 2012 -
11 answers
Is there a step-by-step tutorial on how to create working construction drawings with Google SketchUp? This must be on the Internet somewhere but after a weekend of searching and watching tutorials, I still haven't found it.
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posted by slidell
on Apr 1, 2012 -
4 answers
Ideally, this time next year, my husband and I will have a newborn in our lives! How to deal with people who want me to make plans and committments in the medium term future that will be affected by this goal?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 31, 2011 -
27 answers
Went on two great dates with a girl I really liked. Texted for a third date and didn't get a response. Move on? Or reach out one last time?
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posted by anonymous
on May 16, 2011 -
31 answers
I would like to build a canvas winter camping tent. I'm looking for materials and plans. Any recommendations?
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posted by kuatto
on May 6, 2011 -
7 answers
What's a college student to do over the summer after disrupted plans?
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posted by LSK
on May 4, 2011 -
7 answers
Help me design a ramp to fit over a staircase for a dog to go up and down. My parents’ dog has arthritis. My parents house has a hardwood floor staircase that she can’t go down comfortably. She slips and frequently falls down the stairs and it’s obviously painful and stressful for her to go down. I’d like to build her a ramp with some ridges (i.e. pieces of wood set up as crossbars so her feet don’t slip). Two catches inside.
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posted by If only I had a penguin...
on Apr 3, 2011 -
25 answers
Currently I'm on a RAZR V3x with a T-Mobile prepaid plan. I'm thinking of switching to a better phone, however the plan options look intimidating.
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posted by antgly
on Mar 1, 2011 -
11 answers
Architects, builders, and engineers -- what is the best software for drawing up a basic set of floor plans? What's the most cost-effective way to get a set of working drawings for a basic house rehab?
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posted by slidell
on Dec 30, 2010 -
10 answers
Northeast Christmas and New Year's plans, anyone? My husband and I are located in New York, and are interested in something non-family to do on the Christmas and New Year's weekends. We'd be willing to drive as far as Boston or Washington to do something worthwhile without breaking the bank. Any ideas? More inside.
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posted by Lucy2Times
on Dec 19, 2010 -
8 answers
I loathe Ryanair. I need to get back to London from Berlin next Friday, and I don't want to fly Ryanair, but all the flights on other airlines are hideously expensive. Before I succumb, I was thinking about catching a fast train from Berlin to somewhere in Germany not too far away with an airport, then catching a flight to London from there. Any suggestions on airports within two hours of Berlin on the fast train that have regular flights to London?
posted by curious zoe
on Jun 29, 2010 -
6 answers
Snowflake relationship question: How do I keep this quasi-relationship from stressing me out?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 17, 2010 -
13 answers
I'm a 24 year old law graduate. I am currently chambering with a law firm and doing a postgraduate degree in Islamic banking/financing. I have no debt. How do I make the best of my situation? Please advise me how I may plan and start my life properly, from the perspective of both personal finance and professional work. I would also appreciate being advised on how to invest, or save, or acquire assets. To sum it up: "If you could start off your life from my position, how would you do it, both professionally and financially?"
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 12, 2010 -
7 answers
I feel stuck. Here's the facts as I understand them (insert usual apology for length of personal issues/relationships-type post and redundancy of "what do I do with my life" question here).
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posted by anonymous
on May 19, 2010 -
10 answers
1.5 months in Japan and I'm loving it. Now that I'm used to the neighborhoods, and had a few great mini-travel experiences, I want to push myself and my time here more. Help me plan adventures?
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posted by elephantsvanish
on May 13, 2010 -
7 answers
What are some good last-minute summer activities for an undergraduate college student to do?
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posted by LSK
on May 11, 2010 -
4 answers
Tell me what you know about buying house plans. Good sources, pitfalls. I am especially interested in modern designs.
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posted by shothotbot
on Apr 18, 2010 -
2 answers
Talking Big Plans in a relationship -- how do I distinguish the excitement of approaching life for two from the prudence to not jump the gun, so to speak?
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posted by elephantsvanish
on Mar 2, 2010 -
7 answers
It's time to begin my dream garden - help me design it!
I've always dreamt of being self-sufficient enough to virtually take my family off the food grid. Last year we moved to a house with an acre of land, all woods, and as soon as this latest snow dump disappears the contractors will arrive and clear approximately 5,000 sf of it (out-of-scale pictures
here).
I'm poised on the brink of drawing up plans and am eager for some input; I've got the wee beginnings of an orchard coming in March, plus the beds will be built of harvested timbers and thus fairly permanent, so I want to get the design right the first time.
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posted by GardenGal
on Feb 7, 2010 -
55 answers
I want to create some authentic carnival games at home so I can practice my stuffed animal gathering skills with some friends. Does anyone know of plans for such games, or info on the type of materials used, etc.?
Here's one I found for the
bottle/ring pickup game. Any others like this?
I'm mainly interested in the basket toss, but unfortunately the name of that game is also a cheerleading move, and I'm swamped in GO Team!
posted by razdrez
on Nov 23, 2009 -
8 answers
Botany Filter: Looking for a a 6-8 ft tall hedge to give my yard some privacy. Examples of what I like and don't like inside.
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posted by TheDude
on Oct 27, 2009 -
5 answers
(Toronto) Looking for cheapest way to configure my phone services now that I am free of an overly expensive contract. I don't make a lot of phone calls, but want to call one person long-distance and be able to talk for awhile...
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posted by JoannaC
on Sep 3, 2009 -
9 answers
I'm a tall, skinny software developer, (6'5"/196cm) who cannot find a desk even remotely what I need/want in terms of style, quality, and size. I am going to have a carpenter build me a desk. Google has found me nothing. Do you have a desk you love? What makes you love it? Are you a tall person who finds they need keyboard/mouse at exactly the right height? How did you solve this? Do you have plans you love or a desk design you can recommend?
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posted by carlodio
on Aug 31, 2009 -
11 answers
How to make a theatrical version of the Star Trek doors that can be operated by one person using only one rope. Must be able to both open and close.
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posted by cloeburner
on Apr 17, 2009 -
16 answers
