I might have to pay money for a service I basically never used. Any creative ideas on how to get my money's worth post situation? [more inside]
posted by priested on Nov 9, 2009 - 2 answers

Does anyone have any experience with Schwan's Food Delivery service? Are they a good value? [more inside]
posted by inturnaround on Nov 2, 2009 - 28 answers

What's this creaking sound my car is making and how long should I wait to get it fixed? [more inside]
posted by pised on Oct 26, 2009 - 12 answers

Does anyone in the Denver Metro area (or even better: Aurora) have a recommendation for a house cleaner for bi-weekly cleanings? [more inside]
posted by Kimberly on Oct 19, 2009 - 2 answers

Can you help me become a Foreign Service Security Engineering Officer? [more inside]
posted by snapplepop on Oct 12, 2009 - 2 answers

Help me find a vibrant Protestant church in the Cleveland area. I'm between denominations. [more inside]
posted by debbie_ann on Oct 11, 2009 - 12 answers

Car repair: I have a 2003 Kia Sedona. Due to a humming sound coming from the front end, we've taken it in to be diagnosed. It gets complicated . . . [more inside]
posted by Sassyfras on Oct 8, 2009 - 11 answers

I need a free online newspaper article clipping service that will let me view images of actual print articles, front page headline stories. Sort of a free Burrell's. Newseum sort of helps, but I need to search for articles throughout 2009. Can anybody point me in the right direction? Didn't Google used to have something like this?
posted by punkfloyd on Sep 25, 2009 - 1 answer

TexasStateGaurdFilter:Im interested in the Texas state guard. Can you all give me some details other than what on the website, which is really not that informative. Can i be deployed overseas in the TSG? What can i expect? Im in my mid thirties, married and two young kids, and ive always wanted to contribute to my country and state. Just looking for some details..Thanks!
posted by flipmiester99 on Sep 18, 2009 - 1 answer

Recommendations for a good third-party email service provider please. [more inside]
posted by supermedusa on Aug 25, 2009 - 9 answers

I feel like a career change. I need help brainstorming the possibilities. Which careers do you think may meet my skills and requirements? [more inside]
posted by speedoavenger on Aug 23, 2009 - 8 answers

What is the best flat calling rate pan-European GSM SIM card for temporary use? Two people with iPhone 2G (iPhone1,1) quad band unlocked phones will be in Europe for one month. We want voice and SMS only, not GPRS data, and the ability to add credit to either phone by scratch cards... [more inside]
posted by thewalrus on Aug 11, 2009 - 4 answers

Can anyone recommend a reliable, yet reasonably priced moving service/company in Chicago? [more inside]
posted by shrimpsmalls on Aug 5, 2009 - 20 answers

Telecom has undercharged me for DSL and land line service the past couple months. Is this going to bite me in the butt? If so, when and how severely? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 2, 2009 - 9 answers

Cellular reception is horrible in my area. I get at least 2 dropped calls during my commute to work, and every cellphone I've used is generally worthless indoors. What's the best way to pester my service provider into fixing this? [more inside]
posted by Zeker on Jul 27, 2009 - 9 answers

How can I get any service from Dell Inc. Help they seem to have lost my order and won't give me any answers etc. [more inside]
posted by Twinedog on Jul 8, 2009 - 17 answers

Free/cheap FTP Client as Windows service? [more inside]
posted by Picklegnome on Jun 23, 2009 - 6 answers

For the third time now I've discovered that I've been improperly served a summons, and for the second time I've had a default judgment entered against me because I was unaware of the court date. It seems ridiculously difficult to take action against service processors for this behavior as it's your word against their affidavit and there are no regulatory agencies governing them. Are there legal avenues that I'm not aware of? [more inside]
posted by scharpy on Jun 9, 2009 - 11 answers

Daytrip Dreamin': I've read the previous question about Zipcars in NYC, but it's about a year old and I have some specific questions. [more inside]
posted by The Whelk on May 28, 2009 - 14 answers

What video sharing website has the 'cleanest' looking embeddable video player which has less branding on it than say YouTube or Daily Motion? It would be a plus if it had a "HD" video option.
posted by nam3d on May 25, 2009 - 10 answers

I gave my cell phone to a badly burned fire victim and she took it with her to the hospital in the ambulance. It was covered in blood. I dont want it back. I have no phone insurance. I'm with Sprint. Any provision for a replacement if the phone is lost in in a life saving circumstance? WARNING: graphic details inside. [more inside]
posted by Muirwylde on May 24, 2009 - 31 answers

Apple Genius Bar not so Genius - I bought my macbook back in 2004 and recently took it into the London Apple store for help with a software problem. [more inside]
posted by numberstation on May 21, 2009 - 12 answers

Car service from LAX to Bakersfield CA? [more inside]
posted by jseven on May 14, 2009 - 3 answers

Looking for a site like ServiceBeacon [more inside]
posted by tdreyer on May 5, 2009 - 1 answer

I'm in the US, my partner is in Melbourne AU. In a very last minute arrangement, he is picking up his 6 year old daughter for Easter weekend. Does anyone know any way that I can get some Easter goodies (a traditional Easter basket, preferably) delivered there in time? I would likely need to accomplish this online.
posted by newpotato on Apr 8, 2009 - 3 answers

[USA] Best chances to become a foriegn service worker? I want to apply, I've alreadly gotten the study guide, but beyond studying and being open minded of the people I'd be dealing with, I don't really know how to prepare. [more inside]
posted by Nighthawk3729 on Mar 29, 2009 - 2 answers

Does one tip one's car detailer? [more inside]
posted by danny the boy on Mar 12, 2009 - 13 answers

I’m taking a one-week vacation in Montreal this May and I want to travel light by bringing four days’ worth of clothes with me instead of seven. So I’m looking for a recommendation for a laundry where I can drop off a few days’ worth of dirty clothes in the morning and pick them up clean later that same day. [more inside]
posted by letourneau on Mar 9, 2009 - 7 answers

What's the best current Verizon phone for me? [more inside]
posted by attercoppe on Mar 6, 2009 - 20 answers

Has anyone ever used a good Spanish text correction (not translation) service? I'd prefer to have my Spanish corrected by humans if possible, not software.
posted by Holly on Feb 21, 2009 - 2 answers

Brand new iPhone (1 week old ) has a dead pixel! Apple Store says this is within "spec," and therefore doesn't warrant an exchange. I call BS on that. Suggestions to help me persuade them to take the thing back and give me a new one? This isn't what I paid $199 for. It's within the 30-day exchange period and I have Apple Care, in case that's relevant.
posted by JuniorBCat on Feb 17, 2009 - 13 answers

Help me find a searchable list of Sysco products! [more inside]
posted by btkuhn on Feb 16, 2009 - 4 answers

Is BigSpot (as seen on TV) a major scam, a minor scam, or a good way for a bored person to make a few pennies skewing demographic research. Or other? Are there any reputable or recommendable companies of this nature? I don't want to make a living, I just want to choose your mayonnaise.
posted by Area Control on Jan 28, 2009 - 7 answers

Help me start a car sharing service [more inside]
posted by Brennus on Jan 18, 2009 - 9 answers

I am looking for a client management/help desk/support ticket... thing. Customers come into our stores with items to be repaired and I'd like to be able to allow stores to create ticket for each repair. I'd like for the system to retain information about the customer and the items they bring in... and be able to make notes to the account. What exactly am I looking for? [more inside]
posted by aristan on Jan 15, 2009 - 4 answers

I'm building a simple web app/service, but storing very little sensitive user information. Do I need a Terms of Service document and a Privacy Policy? [more inside]
posted by inkedmn on Jan 7, 2009 - 6 answers

Am I tipping correctly? [more inside]
posted by -harlequin- on Jan 3, 2009 - 35 answers

Does anyone know of a service in the UK that will collect a single item, package it and send it on to me? [more inside]
posted by hardcode on Dec 15, 2008 - 4 answers

As a retail customer, why is it rare to receive a thank you after completing a transaction? [more inside]
posted by jorlando on Dec 7, 2008 - 36 answers

I need to do 2-3 hours of volunteer service TONIGHT. Got any ideas/projects for me? [more inside]
posted by Jacqueline on Dec 2, 2008 - 9 answers

AT&T bricks legit, in-contract iPhones during vacation suspend (!). Workarounds? (I don't have an iPhone -- just researching pros and cons now -- so I can't test anything myself.) [more inside]
posted by kalapierson on Nov 28, 2008 - 13 answers

Which language is easiest to learn? [more inside]
posted by hipersons on Nov 19, 2008 - 27 answers

There are mice in my apartment. Hijinks ensue. Now what? [more inside]
posted by spec80 on Nov 17, 2008 - 29 answers

I was watching Ken Burns' documentary "The War" this weekend, and started thinking about how I could give back to my community and country, while being a member of a structured organization that could provide me with a social outlet. [more inside]
posted by willmize on Nov 13, 2008 - 1 answer

Documented business failure because of shoddy customer service? [more inside]
posted by mjger on Nov 12, 2008 - 11 answers

What are your absolute favorite application service providers and web apps right now? Any and all uses, don't hold back (event calendars, e-commerce, community, anything you find useful or cool!). Also, know of any good sites with comparison reviews? [more inside]
posted by miss lynnster on Nov 11, 2008 - 13 answers

Why does my cable company (Cox) really really want me to keep my phone service with them? [more inside]
posted by Futurehouse on Oct 6, 2008 - 7 answers

Piano lovers: please suggest music like what the miner plays in Robert Service's The Shooting of Dan McGrew. [more inside]
posted by a young man in spats on Sep 12, 2008 - 0 answers

Sites for tracking new technologies, technology trends, and innovations? [more inside]
posted by brandnew on Sep 10, 2008 - 4 answers

Has anyone had Nikon gear that you bought used serviced under warranty? Is this possible, or is Nikon's extended warranty non-transferable? [more inside]
posted by Venadium on Sep 1, 2008 - 1 answer