I want to start DJing - specifically mixing and mashing songs and learning to scratch. I only want to make mixes for myself but might someday want to play for a house party if my skills improve. I need your input on equipment and how to get started! [more inside]
posted by aceyprime on Nov 5, 2009 - 4 answers

Cat has been wearing a cone on and off for about a year while we've taken him to a series of vets and specialists who -- after plenty of wasted time and dollars as most of these people just shrugged and said they couldn't figure it out -- eventually concluded that Cat suffered from allergies, as well as acne on his chin. [more inside]
posted by eric1200 on Aug 11, 2009 - 13 answers

White macbook question. My macbook's cover has become all scratched up. Is there any way I can polish the plastic or in any way minimize the scratching?
posted by muscat on Mar 23, 2008 - 8 answers

How do I stop a 2 year old Old English Sheepdog from scratching us all to death? [more inside]
posted by InnocentBystander on Nov 9, 2007 - 18 answers

Is there anything I can do to keep my kitty from scratching her eyes? She's been in an e-collar for two months post-eye-surgery, and it's time for freedom. But whenever she's out of the collar for more than an hour or two, she scratches her eyes and ends up bleeding. The vet says she's just neurotic and needs to get used to being uncollared, but I'm worried she's going to do some serious damage to herself. [more inside]
posted by weatherworn on Oct 3, 2007 - 9 answers

Do I really need to use special cleanser for my new lenses, or is the company that made them just trying to get me to spend more money? [more inside]
posted by anjamu on Oct 5, 2006 - 14 answers

What sort of sofa is my scratch-happy cat least likely to destroy? [more inside]
posted by tastybrains on Oct 5, 2006 - 11 answers

I have a six year-old son who likes to 'air scratch' during songs. When we go to music stores he loves hanging out in the DJ supplies section and checking out the turntables and [more inside]
posted by DragonBoy on Aug 16, 2006 - 9 answers

What will happen when our scratching cat meets our (proposed) new leather sofa? [more inside]
posted by twine42 on Mar 18, 2006 - 23 answers

I have a potential customer that has made it clear that he wants a kickback. How should i deal with this situation? [more inside]
posted by freq on Feb 9, 2006 - 17 answers

My cat uses vertical clawing and pitiful yowling to get attention when we're going to bed or waking up. How to make him stop? [more inside]
posted by junkbox on Dec 12, 2005 - 12 answers

We love our dog, but his scratching is destructive - how can we help tame his anxiety at being left alone? [more inside]
posted by deliriouscool on Aug 13, 2005 - 14 answers

CatFilter: In an AskMe thread a while back, I saw the Klaw Kontrol bag described as a good way to control your cat for various necessary procedures. Our usually sweet-tempered girl cat has taken to randomly destroying things while we're not here, and we want to install these things as an alternative to declawing (which we will not do). Anyone have any experience with these, or other "Kitty Stop It" aids?
posted by Medieval Maven on Feb 9, 2005 - 8 answers