How do I figure out who the primary sources are for specific areas of research in a cross-disciplinary field? [more inside]
posted by canine epigram on Oct 15, 2009 - 6 answers

Has anyone ever formalized the proper conduct for the fiction writer regarding his/her nonfiction sources? [more inside]
posted by Bookhouse on Sep 9, 2009 - 7 answers

Did they really get the bright idea to host a college football game in Soviet Russia, and then have to cancel it because they couldn't sell enough vacation packages? The Wikipedia entry about the Glasnost Bowl has a bunch of outdated angelfire pages as its sources. The 1989 New York Times article that mentions it doesn't treat it as very interesting. I think it would make a publishable journal article if it's real and am looking for more info.
posted by srs on Jul 4, 2009 - 1 answer

Where can I find 2mm-4mm neoprene in the Chicago area (preferably the northern suburbs)? I'm looking for the stuff that is fabric coated on both sides. I can find it all over the place online, but I'm not having any luck with local suppliers. I'd like to buy locally because I'm in a bit of a time crunch and I'd like to make sure I'm getting what I need. [more inside]
posted by indyz on Mar 23, 2009 - 2 answers

I will soon be teaching a course on ancient Roman domestic spaces, and I am looking for primary source material to supplement readings in scholarship. Any suggestions of Roman texts (poetry, fiction, history, law, biography) that describe a Roman domestic space (domus, villa, insula, palace) would be much appreciated. Textual exempla of Roman domestic practices are also welcome (e.g., the account of Trimalchio's banquet in Petronius' Satyricon).
posted by sarahalisonmiller on Dec 28, 2008 - 8 answers

Journalists: is it ever acceptable to share a copy of your story with a source prior to its publication, if you are asked to do so? What are the ethical considerations involved and does it make a difference if you know the story will never see the light of day? [more inside]
posted by iamisaid on Nov 12, 2008 - 30 answers

who can I pay for on-line research about sources for parts for toys? [more inside]
posted by flowerofhighrank on Oct 30, 2007 - 4 answers

Life in Germany between 1929-1933? [more inside]
posted by unSane on May 25, 2007 - 22 answers

Anyone know a good place ITP, Atlanta, GA to buy spray paint/ spray paint tips for "street art"? [more inside]
posted by priested on Apr 27, 2007 - 2 answers

Anyone got any idea why these items are greyed out when I run update manager after updating Ubuntu 6.06 dapper to 6.10 Edgy? [more inside]
posted by chrissyboy on Oct 30, 2006 - 6 answers

What are your favorite news sources, the most consistently rewarding ones?

Mainstream, alternative, blogs, news aggregation sites, and so on.

Don't be shy.
posted by troutfishing on Jun 21, 2004 - 22 answers