Does your (American) city keep transcript records of its city council meetings? [more inside]
posted by quodlibet on Sep 22, 2009 - 7 answers

How does one review case law? [more inside]
posted by doomtop on Sep 8, 2009 - 18 answers

How (and can I) obtain the medical records of a deceased parent, from hospitals in Massachusetts? [more inside]
posted by raztaj on Sep 3, 2009 - 6 answers

I like my vinyl records. I want to make digital files out of them. What are my options ... which don't include a new turntable and, preferably but not absolutely, don't require my computer and stereo to be in the same room? I'm on a Mac.
posted by You Should See the Other Guy on Sep 2, 2009 - 19 answers

Question about casino record-keeping. Let's say I need to prove what someone did at a major national casino on a certain day, approximately two years ago. The person used his player's club card on every game he played, and he used the player's club card to get comped on one meal. The more detailed information I can get about his activities, the better. My question is two-part: (1) Can I expect the casino to still have detailed records of what this person did, or would the records have been purged/destroyed by now? (2) What will it take to get the casino to release the records? (You can assume the person will sign a release for me to get the records, but will not go to the casino in person.)
posted by anonymous on Jul 23, 2009 - 19 answers

I'm in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program, and I'm trying to help my 15 year old Little Sis get her learner's permit and on the road to a drivers license. We need to order her birth certificate from Texas. However, parental permission is needed, and her undocumented mom doesn't want to send in the required copy of a photo ID. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 26, 2009 - 6 answers

I would like to request my hospital send me either via email or dvd any CT Scans and x-rays from the hospital and/or Diagnostics dept. or my Primary Care Physician, in digital form. Best practices? (no pun...) [more inside]
posted by prodevel on May 13, 2009 - 7 answers

I'm an adult education teacher computerizing our attendance recording and reporting using MS Access. The reports need to be laid out in a particular way, and I'm not sure how to make that happen. Can you help me? [more inside]
posted by miraimatt on May 10, 2009 - 1 answer

What's the best way of building a vinyl record collection if you know what you want? [more inside]
posted by furtive on Apr 26, 2009 - 11 answers

Which albums sequence their best song in the middle of a side? [more inside]
posted by Joe Beese on Apr 24, 2009 - 29 answers

What's the easiest way to get a copy of my baptismal certificate if I only have a vague idea where I was baptized? This is embarrassing, but in my defense, I don't really remember it all that well. [more inside]
posted by smurdah on Mar 18, 2009 - 6 answers

I am interested in wall-mounted individual LP frames that also allow me to slip the LP out easily — both for listening and fast LP swapping for re-decorative purposes. Has anyone seen a product like this around?
posted by ProfLinusPauling on Mar 13, 2009 - 8 answers

After finding out that I'm interested in music, the manager at the charity bookshop I volunteer at has decided to let me price vinyl. Help me do it well and learn more about vinyl along the way! [more inside]
posted by bibliophibianj on Mar 3, 2009 - 3 answers

WeatherFilter: When "record highs" (or lows) are from the early 20th century, does anyone stop to consider that device accuracy and methodologies might have contributed to those records? [more inside]
posted by disillusioned on Mar 2, 2009 - 13 answers

Unshredded medical records literally hit me in the face. Should I do something about this? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 13, 2009 - 12 answers

Which budget phono preamp (less than $50) should I buy? [more inside]
posted by The Michael The on Dec 31, 2008 - 7 answers

Turntable/speaker question: Help a vynil newbie play records! [more inside]
posted by radiocontrolled on Dec 4, 2008 - 8 answers

I'm working in Filemaker Pro 7. I've created a basic database for tracking computer system hardware. Most of it is in one main d/b, with some related tables for passwords, user ID's, updates and the like. My problem is that when I publish the main d/b using instant web publishing, the fields from related tables do not show up. The portal is there but there's no fields in them. What am I doing wrong? [more inside]
posted by diode on Nov 6, 2008 - 3 answers

Where can I find antebellum white-on-black rape statistics? [more inside]
posted by billtron on Sep 29, 2008 - 8 answers

How do you explain DNS, A records, MX records, etc. to your staff and clients? What's the best way to get non-technical people to understand this? [more inside]
posted by fijiwriter on Sep 16, 2008 - 15 answers

How do I fill out an application for short-term health care if I barely even remember which doctors/clinics I've been seen at, let alone why? [more inside]
posted by Skwirl on Aug 29, 2008 - 4 answers

Which are the best books in Continuum's Thirty-Three and a Third series? I just read Daydream Nation and ended up frustrated and and a bit disappointed. [more inside]
posted by OmieWise on Jul 24, 2008 - 18 answers

How can I reach independent musicians? My friends and I have built a great service for artists who promote their music online. The people who use it rave about it. But we'd like to grow to serve a lot more people in a more eclectic range of music. [more inside]
posted by racecar on Jul 23, 2008 - 13 answers

Does anyone have a recipe for homemade vinyl LP record cleaner? [more inside]
posted by kuujjuarapik on Jul 11, 2008 - 8 answers

I'm looking for a good record player. Are the USB ones any good, or should I find something old school? [more inside]
posted by photomusic86 on Jul 3, 2008 - 12 answers

Are records kept by government about the architectural blue prints of every building built? [more inside]
posted by amsterdam63 on Jun 27, 2008 - 8 answers

External sound card for laptop. Recommendations wanted! [more inside]
posted by watson415 on Jun 15, 2008 - 7 answers

Where can I sell some vinyl records in Austin or San Antonio? [more inside]
posted by king walnut on May 24, 2008 - 4 answers

SharePoint filter: Examples of how to use SharePoint's Records Center site type for corporate document management? [more inside]
posted by I_Love_Bananas on May 2, 2008 - 1 answer

Do any of you have any knowledge/experience with public-files.com? I have been using publicdata.com but public-files.com is a lot cheaper and seems to offer more information. I googled public-files.com but didn't get anything more than links advertising it but no opinions or users of their service.
posted by GlowWyrm on Apr 24, 2008 - 2 answers

How long should various home or personal records be retained? I know this topic may sound tiresome as the answer comes up frequently in newspapers and magazines, but I think in many cases people are re-hashing the old dogma. Also, in the internet age, perhaps the answers have changed. [more inside]
posted by Rad_Boy on Apr 21, 2008 - 5 answers

Paper trails: Similar to this link, I am looking for a specific list of personal papers, receipts, and essential documents I should keep and for how long. Any and all receipts? Bank statements? [more inside]
posted by nathaole on Mar 19, 2008 - 3 answers

Who are the oldest working professional people? After reading about Manoel de Oliveira, who appears to be the oldest working filmmaker, I wondered about the oldest working people in other fields, for instance, the oldest professor still writing papers, or the oldest lawyer still trying cases in court... all other professions or occupations welcome. [more inside]
posted by StrikeTheViol on Mar 16, 2008 - 25 answers

How do I sell very large and potentially valuable LP and comic collections? [more inside]
posted by ROTFL on Feb 1, 2008 - 20 answers

Do I need personal copies of my medical records if I'm in good health? [more inside]
posted by almostmanda on Dec 9, 2007 - 9 answers

What software might a large Canadian IP and tech law firm use for scanning documents and records management? [more inside]
posted by onshi on Aug 27, 2007 - 5 answers

When I'm looking for information on an old friend or doing a reverse phone lookup, it seems that the only places that have the information are sites like Intelius or US Search. Of course, we have to pay for the 'public records'. I'd like to know if it's possible to access these public records in another way without paying for them? It seems logical, but I haven't found an easy way to locate the information. Thanks!
posted by mcarthey on Aug 25, 2007 - 6 answers

How do I learn to keep notes and records on the things I'm studying for looking back on later [more inside]
posted by sully75 on Jun 21, 2007 - 11 answers

I'm looking for a good free public records site. [more inside]
posted by l8erm8 on Jun 11, 2007 - 13 answers

Does OSX (10.4.8) keep a record of the CDs I burn? I recently applied to a competition by sending a CD of three jpegs. I know which date I burned the CD, but I can't remember which jpegs I applied with. Is there a record of this information anywhere on my computer?
posted by xo on Mar 5, 2007 - 5 answers

I need to get rid of my collection of vinyl records - approx. ten feet-worth of LPs, 12"s and box-sets. But now Beanos is going out of business, where else in London or south-east England will buy them - and is that my best option? [more inside]
posted by Hogshead on Jan 8, 2007 - 12 answers

What is the best way to store vinyl records over an extended period of time? [more inside]
posted by afx114 on Jan 5, 2007 - 5 answers

I received a new turntable for Christmas. I’m having a hard time following the owner’s manual and on-line resources that explain how to achieve the best possible sound quality. If my LPs play fine, to my ears anyway, how important is it to perfectly adjust the cartridge, tracking force, azimuth, etc.? Besides offending obsessive audiophiles, do I run the risk of damaging the records or turntable? [more inside]
posted by njm on Dec 28, 2006 - 7 answers

Looking for 3-5 $5-15 gifts for a DJ girl. Optional difficulty: I'm in Amarillo and ideally could get stuff here. [more inside]
posted by davebug on Dec 24, 2006 - 16 answers

Looking for a place to buy pizza boxes (for mailing LPs) in Toronto. [more inside]
posted by winston on Dec 12, 2006 - 9 answers

EconomyFilter: I have a difficult time figuring out why the Dow Index breaking 12,000 translates into anything good for the average person on the street. Help me understand! [more inside]
posted by Funmonkey1 on Oct 19, 2006 - 41 answers

Where can I buy vinyl online? I've used Insound before, and although they are great, their selection is limited. The only place I usually have success finding anything is at my local music shop which isn't very local anymore. The other post I looked at regarding buying vinyl online was limited to club/deep/progressive house, but I'm looking more for indie rock records.
posted by mgrimm on Oct 11, 2006 - 17 answers

I'm in Waco TX for tonight and tomorrow (Fri 6th October - Sat 7th Oct) visiting family. Anytime I travel I like to visit the local record shops. I'm staying close to Baylor University. Are there any decent cool shops in the area (20 mi radius) for second hand CDs & Records? Books too while I'm at it.
posted by horseblind on Oct 6, 2006 - 8 answers

How can I improve an LP Record with a tight spindle hole? [more inside]
posted by OmieWise on Oct 3, 2006 - 11 answers

How can track down childhood medical records? My pediatrician seems to have disappeared without a trace. [more inside]
posted by saffron on Sep 26, 2006 - 5 answers