Is there an enumeration of complete chess games? [more inside]
posted by Blazecock Pileon on Oct 30, 2009 - 10 answers

What is the song dropped at 1:20?
posted by fac21 on Aug 15, 2009 - 2 answers

Are Erector Set pieces ferromagnetic? Paramagnetic? Neither? [more inside]
posted by Jimmie on Jul 7, 2009 - 5 answers

We wanted to get comments from anyone who has had their house used as a set for movies, commercials, etc. We are considering doing this with our house. What was your experience? Would you do it again? How did you do it? I see sites like this: http://www.filminglocations.com/ that list your house.
posted by allelopath on Dec 21, 2008 - 8 answers

Steampunk Party On a Budget? Music, Decor, and Give-Aways. [more inside]
posted by The Whelk on Oct 20, 2008 - 4 answers

I have an Accurist chronograph watch that I bought about 5 years ago and every so often it insists that the date is invalid and jumps forwards one month and one day. Before I dump it in the bin and buy a decent watch, can you help me set it correctly? [more inside]
posted by mr_silver on Sep 30, 2008 - 2 answers

How do I make actors comfortable during sex scenes? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 19, 2008 - 15 answers

Suggest colourful, scenic locations in Toronto for a short film shoot? Particularly seeking offbeat locations with saturated, rich colours, maybe colourful buildings, graffiti or murals. [more inside]
posted by pseudostrabismus on Jan 2, 2008 - 15 answers

My best friend and I are sake (rice wine) lovers. Not lovers, because he's a guy. And ugly. But he's a great guy and I'd like to buy him some top quality traditional sake and a set of cups and bottle. [more inside]
posted by simplesharps on Dec 6, 2007 - 10 answers

I'd like to learn about SVM, HMM and wavelet algorithms in their usage in bioinformatics. I have a somewhat rudimentary understanding of the underlying mathematics from Wikipedia and a couple other sources, but I find that a concrete demonstration of their application fleshes it out. Are there texts, software packages (preferably free) or papers you'd recommend that: 1) includes good starter problem sets, or; 2) demonstrates how these techniques are used in research applications (beyond "we used xyz here"). Thanks!
posted by Blazecock Pileon on Nov 24, 2007 - 7 answers

Help my friend set her new digital watch! The packaging has no instructions, and the buttons are not labeled. [more inside]
posted by Many bubbles on Sep 18, 2007 - 9 answers

Is there a set-top box that performs the opposite of a Slingbox? [more inside]
posted by yellowbkpk on Jul 22, 2007 - 2 answers

Is it possible to record a tv show on to a pc and then later replay the recorded show on to my regular tv set, not my computer monitor but my actual tv. I know its possible to record a tv show on to a pc hard drive but I don't know for sure if its possible to replay that same show with out making a dvd.
posted by Noodles on Mar 9, 2007 - 17 answers

Help, Help !! If anyone has experience with Dreamweaver and setting up the “Site Definition” settings; either basic or advanced mode for “Remote Info” I desperately need your advice and it would be very much appreciated. Runbox is my web host and I use “cPannel” to manage my web files. I can’t figure out what settings to use for “FTP access”. What would my “FTP host” be and what should I put in there this field? To be honest, I’m not quite sure what a FTP is although to use Dreamweaver’s functions, I need to set this up and have not been successful. Next question; Am I correct in saying the “Host Directory” would be in the “public_html” folder in cPannel that all my web page files are located? Any advice would be appreciated. I’ve tried multiple times and days to set this up, but I must be doing something wrong. Thank you in advance for your cooperation…Orlin
posted by orlin on Feb 9, 2007 - 7 answers

Does anyone know where I can find a fitted cover for my tv set? Standard 20" RCA model....I find an eyesore in middle of living room and remember seeing a product locally in Vancouver BC on-line a while ago, but cannot find it now.
posted by frizelli on Aug 22, 2006 - 5 answers

Please identify this Japanese tea cup. A friend is looking to find other pieces of the set. She is hoping that someone can identify the brand or provide more information, probable dating, etc. First picture, Second picture. Thank you.
posted by user92371 on May 9, 2006 - 7 answers

I need to make a relatively small (incorporating 1/4" rods) metal assembly. What is the metal, engineering equivalent of an erector set? [more inside]
posted by sirion on Apr 6, 2006 - 13 answers

Some strange problem with my cable TV. I was connecting a new Sylvania DVR/VCR unit in my bedroom. I used to have a Sony DVD/VCR in that same place and the cable reception used to be just fine. First thing I noticed after attaching the new unit is that the signal quality is very poor. But anyway then I come down to living room which has the Comcast's digital set top box connected to the wall outlet. I noticed there was no signal on TV and box was displaying a 'this channel would be available soon' message. Usually that means some kind of bad or no connection. Before I went up to the bedroom everything was running fine. Did plugging in the DVR/VCR unit blow the cable circuit ? [more inside]
posted by flyby22 on Apr 6, 2006 - 4 answers

What the heck was this random thing Filter: In the early 80's there was a popular children's toy called the Fisher Price Magic Show. (Here's a picture.) The kit included a magician's wand with a silk flower that would pop out of one end... [more inside]
posted by peppermint22 on Dec 12, 2005 - 22 answers

Over the summer I'm going to be setting up a computer and electronics lab for undergraduate art students at a private college. Any advice? [more inside]
posted by puppy kuddles on Apr 19, 2005 - 11 answers