Simple enough question. I've never read any Elmore Leonard, and think I will give him a whirl. Where should I start?
posted by Alaska Jack
on Jan 21, 2013 -
18 answers
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Lizards Wizards: Is is possible to calibrate a monitor without installing software?
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posted by Alaska Jack
on Jun 10, 2012 -
5 answers
HELP. My daughter hates math, and I'm not helping -- in fact, I think I'm making it worse!! How do I help my girl with her math homework in a way that makes math fun and interesting!? I feel like I'm at a moment pivotal to her future, and I'm BLOWING it!!
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posted by Alaska Jack
on Feb 10, 2012 -
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Catastrophefilter. Auto shop just called, say Subaru has seized engine. Baffling, because no warning signs. ~$5,000 for new one. Options?
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posted by Alaska Jack
on Nov 28, 2011 -
27 answers
I know very little about car tires. Having problems finding a Blizzak-type winter tire, and retailer of same, for lady friend's older car. Advice gratefully accepted!
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posted by Alaska Jack
on Nov 11, 2011 -
13 answers
You know that text that shows up under the link in a Google search result? Where does it come from? Specific example follows, in which the text is nowhere on the website in question.
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posted by Alaska Jack
on Jul 20, 2011 -
5 answers
Recommendations please! What is the current sweet spot, value-wise, for a "ruggedized" point-and-shoot camera?
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posted by Alaska Jack
on Jul 4, 2011 -
4 answers
Baffling and infuriating: Ability to use TV as external monitor for Macbook Pro has disappeared overnight!
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posted by Alaska Jack
on Jun 18, 2011 -
8 answers
Spurred by today's announcement about new MacBook Pros, I have a quick question about owning a Mac.
Specifically, I'm wondering whether it would be wise to just buy a new 13-inch Mac laptop (~$1300, after I upgrade the RAM and hard drive) every year, and sell the old one.
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posted by Alaska Jack
on Feb 24, 2011 -
21 answers
Need to somehow retrieve SMS text messages from old, low-end Nokia 2610 cellphone. Please, someone save me from hours of mind-numbing thumbery. Details, including things I've tried, follow.
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posted by Alaska Jack
on Feb 17, 2011 -
17 answers
RSS-to-email: In which I lament the late, lamented RSSfwd, and look for a replacement service.
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posted by Alaska Jack
on Nov 22, 2010 -
2 answers
Identifyfilter: Probably quite cheesy children's/young adult book series -- "The Happy Holidays". Google-Fu failing spectacularly.
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posted by Alaska Jack
on Mar 25, 2010 -
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Simple (I think) question about cable modem + home network: Would like to add TV -- do I need a router, or just a different modem?
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posted by Alaska Jack
on Mar 6, 2010 -
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Federal HR experts: Due to an "unfortunate mistake," I am being offered a salary less than that which is listed on the federal job announcement. This after investing an enormous amount of time, energy etc. in the application process. Do I have any recourse?
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posted by Alaska Jack
on Dec 2, 2009 -
19 answers
Woohoo! Several idle days in Washington DC! I desperately need wise counsel;
Please please please tell me about cool things to do!
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posted by Alaska Jack
on Oct 14, 2009 -
31 answers
Help ID 70s or 80s movie: Graffiti artist tricks drug dealer into committing one last crime.
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posted by Alaska Jack
on Sep 22, 2009 -
2 answers
