Why did all the plastic parts in my fridge turn brittle and start cracking after only 3 years?
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posted by fimbulvetr
on May 6, 2013 -
9 answers
Help me choose who to ask for a letter of recommendation: professor who knows me but hasn't really graded me on anything yet v. professor who most likely does not remember me (at least not very clearly) but gave me a couple good grades.
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posted by thesnowyslaps
on May 3, 2013 -
10 answers
What bands and albums should I listen to now that I'm finally able to stream almost anything ever made? Extended information as to my taste preferences inside.
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posted by jsturgill
on Apr 29, 2013 -
18 answers
Some time in the last year (maybe two years, at most) I saw a simple, modern site that recommended a single device in multiple categories of hardware (monitors, laptops, vacuum cleaners, electric toothbrushes, etc., etc.). The home page was a grid of the categories, and then you clicked through to ~2 paragraphs explaining why the particular device was so great. I think in some categories there were "budget" and "money is no object" recommendations, but the basic idea was to do your thinking for you, and tell you exactly what model to buy. Does anyone know what site I'm thinking of?
posted by caek
on Apr 27, 2013 -
3 answers
For her bat mitzvah, I would like to give my niece a book that is age appropriate but will also have lasting value. Suggestions?
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posted by janey47
on Apr 8, 2013 -
30 answers
(Australian) Melbournian mefites - can any of you recommend a trans-friendly therapist?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 13, 2013 -
4 answers
I'm looking for a good, introductory level book on choreography. I've taken several dance classes informally but have never formally studied dance or any performance art at the post secondary level so something aimed at a popular audience or 100-level textbook would be ideal. Any recommendations, hivemind?
posted by Kurichina
on Mar 13, 2013 -
0 answers
The question: Should I provide a lukewarm reference for my recently fired ex-manager to avoid awkwardness? Or should I tell him no, and if so, what is the code language to use? I can't say "Sorry, that won't be possible" for reasons outlined herein.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 5, 2013 -
40 answers
I'm looking for a three wheel bike for various reasons, but I'm getting conflicting advice, so I'd like even more advice.
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posted by patheral
on Feb 24, 2013 -
13 answers
I was listening to
Local Natives - 11:11 and was hooked on the opening chords played on the
ukulele, so now I'm looking for other original, slow, mellow/sad tunes with the ukulele.
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posted by querty
on Feb 20, 2013 -
11 answers
A friend works overseas for a US-based defence contractor. He's been involved in a somewhat work-related incident in his country of work and his employer is, long story short, refusing to advise him, maybe even turning against him. Lots of details we don't want to put on the internet. Need to find a good attorney in the US that has specialization in working with employment rights, particularly in international situations for US based entities (not sure if the defence contractor part is relevant or not). If state matters, pick Texas.
posted by anonymous
on Feb 7, 2013 -
4 answers
Chicago MeFites: please tell me of your glorious dentists! Or warn me off of the terrible ones. I need a dentist for cleaning, probably at least one filling, and no doubt a referral to an oral surgeon (impacted wisdom teeth.) North side or Loop vastly preferred, as I have no car.
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posted by like_a_friend
on Feb 4, 2013 -
15 answers
I've recently started listening to
Scriptnotes, a great podcast by John August and Craig Mazin about screenwriting. Is there a similar podcast about novel/short story writing, or indeed writing in general? Podcasts I already subscribe to and key things I like about Scriptnotes inside.
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posted by Happy Dave
on Jan 18, 2013 -
4 answers
I need to find a tablet and a good mobile data plan for my road-trippin' grandmother.
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posted by HostBryan
on Jan 5, 2013 -
8 answers
Asking for a friend: Planning a trip to French Polynesia: Bora Bora, Tahiti, etc. Should we be using a travel agent, or can we get a good deal booking directly? Can anyone recommend a good travel agent for that part of the world?
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posted by smilingtiger
on Jan 3, 2013 -
3 answers
Where in the DC area might I find my kind of community? Would love if you can explain the vibes of DC's neighborhoods in terms of the vibes of Chicago's neighborhoods.
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posted by deliciae
on Dec 19, 2012 -
20 answers
Can you recommend a desktop PC that will be durable, do basic surfing, and run two monitors? I'd like to avoid Dell. Cost is an issue, but it does not need to be cheap.
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posted by OrangeDisk
on Dec 18, 2012 -
15 answers
I just started watching Fringe. I'm only about three-quarters of the way through Season 2, so please no spoilers. What I'm looking for is companion reading material.
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posted by duckus
on Dec 14, 2012 -
14 answers
I have
this dress, and while it fits well at the waist and through my ribs and I've worn it before, it squishes my 30F chest in a way that does not look flattering at all. There is not enough extra fabric to let the dress out, and I can't buy a larger size. Whom in Seattle can I trust to do a
great job at converting the zippered back (all the way to my nape, with mesh fabric upper half) to a lace corset back? Any other ideas?
posted by halogen
on Nov 28, 2012 -
5 answers
Last week, I shared the music video
That's What's Up, by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, with my 15 year old and she fell in love with it. This week, daughter was assigned a project in her video production class to create an advertisement for the Sadie Hawkins dance at her high school. Inspired by the ES video, she's decided to recruit some youngsters from the on-campus preschool (where she is a volunteer) and film a short music video depicting a little girl asking a little boy to dance.
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posted by kbar1
on Nov 27, 2012 -
10 answers
Looking for recommendations of books that illustrate typical American life in the 1840s--
not Wild West-type stuff. Ideally New England-area. Fiction or non-fiction, either way. Thanks!
posted by shakespeherian
on Nov 19, 2012 -
13 answers
I asked a professor for a letter of recommendation a year ago, but my plans changed and I didn't use it to apply for anything. I'd like to ask her for another one this year, and I would appreciate some advice on how to approach her about it.
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posted by TungstenChef
on Nov 16, 2012 -
8 answers
Are there good programs out there that will help me stay fit without getting bored when I'm not participating in a team sport or working towards a specific goal? I'm willing to pay a small amount or make investments in equipment, but ideally the monthly cost should be less than a gym membership.
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posted by croutonsupafreak
on Nov 9, 2012 -
17 answers
Can anyone recommend songs similar to (and possibly less "mainstreamy"* than) Eurythmics' Julia?
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posted by univac
on Oct 30, 2012 -
6 answers
Recommendation letter wording help: how to tactfully ask a professor to decline my request for recommendation if they cannot provide a "strong" recommendation.
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 14, 2012 -
21 answers
Has anyone ever written an Arthurian novel with the Round Table as the bad guys? I am specifically *not* talking about books from the perspective of Mordred or Morgaine (or any of their cognates.) There are lots and lots of those.
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posted by restless_nomad
on Oct 13, 2012 -
7 answers
Asking for a friend: suggestions for good, AFFORDABLE (read: sliding scale goes down to <$20/session) gender therapists in Milwaukee or Madison?
posted by Vibrissa
on Oct 10, 2012 -
1 answer
I'd like science-, scientist-, or engineering-related book recommendations for a 9th grade student reading at a 6th-7th grade level.
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posted by Salvor Hardin
on Sep 27, 2012 -
9 answers
I'm looking for recommendations for 'good' sports writing; authors and/or publications/websites. Online is preferable but print is fine. Bonus points for excellent Golf writing.
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posted by paulshannon
on Sep 24, 2012 -
9 answers
Help me with an airplane-themed playlist, with songs from the past decade and with lyrics mentioning “plane” / “flight” / “pilot” or any other airplane-related words.
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posted by querty
on Sep 24, 2012 -
51 answers
I can juggle three balls, walk on stilts, and eat fire. What are some good books/resources on learning more?
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posted by cmoj
on Sep 17, 2012 -
12 answers
Please recommend books or blogs that document full/near-full recovery and rehabilitation after an injury.
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posted by mimo
on Aug 28, 2012 -
7 answers
Recommendation Letters filter: grad school in MPH and no academic references? Snowflakes within.
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posted by mooselini
on Aug 26, 2012 -
7 answers
Should I ask the mentor from my current employer (who doesn't know I'm leaving) for a recommendation letter?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 21, 2012 -
6 answers
Recommend me a nice/ special occasioin restaurant within an hour's drive of Augusta, ME?
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posted by The Whelk
on Aug 17, 2012 -
8 answers
I'm looking for a laptop recommendation on behalf of my little sister. She has a budget of $700 and is looking for something in the 15" class that plays Blu-Ray movies.
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posted by Scientist
on Aug 12, 2012 -
11 answers
I'm looking for DVD recommendations - collections of films similar to
"Le Merle" but available in Region 2...
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posted by KMH
on Aug 10, 2012 -
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