Book recommendation filter: If you've enjoyed reading The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, tell me what other books in a similar vein you've also enjoyed.
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posted by oracle bone
on Nov 17, 2011 -
52 answers
So, where do people in the know go to find out what TV to buy? We're in the market after years and years of not having a TV and I am seriously ignorant of what to look for, what's recommended, et al.
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posted by qwip
on Nov 14, 2011 -
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I'm interested in exploring Robert C. Solomon's work on our human passions, love, etc., which was one major focus of his work. Since he was such a prolific author, I'm a bit overwhelmed by the choices available. Does anyone have works they recommend in particular? Thanks.
posted by Judd Danby
on Nov 4, 2011 -
3 answers
I would like suggestions for a long term plan of diet and exercise to help me lose a significant amount of weight while keeping my spirits up for the long haul.
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 25, 2011 -
17 answers
Recommendations for an online Excel refresher course, preferably free, that will make me an Excel
God Master Wizard user compentant enough not to embarrass myself in 72 hours?
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posted by Mitheral
on Sep 29, 2011 -
7 answers
It's time for a new DDS (or DMD, I suppose). Can anyone recommend a fantastic, friendly dentist in sunny Essex/Passaic/Bergen counties in NJ?
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posted by mintcake!
on Sep 26, 2011 -
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Help me be sad. Recommend to me depressing, sad, mournful fiction. Books that made you sad and a tad tearful. I just want to access these emotions and be taken away in good writing and wonderful characters. Any genre is acceptable except YA (unless you can prove it is real exceptional YA I suppose). Less cliched angst situations as well.
posted by kanata
on Jul 21, 2011 -
88 answers
What is the best Mac personal finance software? I need recommendations from the Thoughtful on a personal finance software package for Macs that is actually worth the investment and the time taken to learn and use.
And yes, I know this has been asked at least a couple of times before, but the last related query I see is from 2008.
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posted by 5imon
on Jul 5, 2011 -
5 answers
A very general question looking for your tastes. I like basic rock with awesome guitar licks/riffs where I can understand what the singer is singing (or at least has something melodic). I am open to any suggestions for bands post 2000, if not recent. I don't know what subcategories there are but am game for your input.
posted by snap_dragon
on Jun 23, 2011 -
24 answers
Your tall musical order: I'm looking for instrumental tracks. Less than four minutes. Must have three "acts" that build from a quiet open to a mid-tempo, mid-power second act. Third and final act must end in a jump-out-of-your-chair fist-pump
f*ck yeah moment (that may or may not taper away afterwards).
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posted by Shepherd
on Jun 15, 2011 -
22 answers
I'm looking for a low-maintenance treadmill I won't break within a few years that I can run, jog, and walk on at home at varying inclinations and speeds. Difficultyfilter: Must offer in-home delivery and professional assembly and be able to hold hardcover books up to ~800 pages in thickness, if such a thing exists.
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posted by Unicorn on the cob
on Jun 12, 2011 -
8 answers
Suppose you were a lifelong pulp and superhero fan who had four days to select readings from any and all comics published between the Golden Age and last week. What would you read, given such a range of choices?
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posted by EatTheWeak
on Jun 7, 2011 -
20 answers
People who live in Melbourne, Victoria (are you out there?). I need a recommendation for a women's hairdresser in the Fairfield/Alphington/Clifton Hill/North Fitzroy area.
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posted by jojobobo
on May 31, 2011 -
7 answers
Please recommend a great simple e-reader for an extremely a-technical elderly non-computer user.
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posted by eytanb
on May 25, 2011 -
16 answers
I'd like to try to read a fantasy or even a sci-fi epic. I really have no experience in either realm besides Lord of The Rings, one Dune book, the Ender Series, and Hitchhikers. All of which I enjoyed but especially LOTR. What would be a good series to start off? The epic is the key thing as I want some nice thick books that I won't read in a day. I'm leery of things with faeries in them. Or twee YA books.
posted by kanata
on May 13, 2011 -
118 answers
I live in Middlesex County in New Jersey. I have begun the application for disabilty due to anxiety and depression. I am worried I might need a lawyer, I have no money, and I don't know where to start.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 28, 2011 -
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What recommendations do you have for literature with tones and themes of sadness/loneliness/inadequacy/anxiety/perfectionism/depression/alienation/dissatisfaction? (Not all in a single book, of course).
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posted by parjanya
on Apr 28, 2011 -
50 answers
Paris - Looking for a fantastic location to host 15 people for a Sunday brunch/lunch in Paris. Ideally in a terasse/rooftop setting with a fixed menu per person (around 20 euros a head)
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posted by ruelle
on Apr 27, 2011 -
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Trying to pick an ISP in Savannah, GA. Looking for recommendations other than AT&T. I do a lot of online gaming and netflix streaming, so I'd like something reasonably fast.
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posted by arcolz
on Mar 21, 2011 -
2 answers
Online sex toy vendor recommendation? Difficulty: must be located in Canada as I'm not willing to sign for this kind of package sent through customs irregardless of the discreetness of the labelling.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 9, 2011 -
10 answers
How do you handle a poor recommendation from a professor you still have to take classes from? (Special Snowflake details inside)
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 24, 2011 -
39 answers
How do I ask for letters of recommendation for grad school when I can't meet with the professors in person?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 13, 2011 -
22 answers
I'm looking for podcast suggestions. The
Geologic Podcast is my current favorite podcast. While I do like the whole skepticism angle of it, what I really love is the sketches and anecdotes (particularly Not The Bible and the Ukrainian family stories). What other podcasts do this sort of variety-show silly voice sketch kind of material? I'm also open to audiobook suggestions (John Hodgman fulfills a similar thing, for example-- something about the topic jumping around-ness).
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posted by NoraReed
on Jan 3, 2011 -
6 answers
Should I be looking for another person to recommend me for grad school? Initial very warm response, lukewarm response to follow up. (time sensitive snowflakes falling in my head)
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 31, 2010 -
12 answers
I'm looking for songs similar to "Intro" by the xx. The vocals on the rest of the album weren't my style, but I really like the ambient, building, (mostly) instrumental sound of that one track. Schiller has a lot of similar songs I like as well.
posted by slothdog
on Dec 30, 2010 -
6 answers
I'm looking for 20th and 21st-century Spanish classical choral music -- the Spanish equivalent of Whitacre, Britten, Lauridsen, Howells or Barber, for example.
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posted by impluvium
on Dec 23, 2010 -
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