How much notice do I have to give at work? I'm in France, and my contract lasts 1 year. [more inside]
posted by handee on Nov 18, 2009 - 3 answers

Prompted by the success of a previous post, I have another special effects question. Is there a term of art for the stuff like extra model kit parts and other doodads glued to a model to give it a sense of scale and complexity? [more inside]
posted by bartleby on Oct 8, 2009 - 8 answers

Help me jump these remaining life insurance hurdles! [more inside]
posted by siclik on Sep 9, 2009 - 4 answers

Is the use of meronym and synecdoche the same thing? If not, please illustrate. I am confused.
posted by whimsicalnymph on Aug 30, 2009 - 12 answers

How to calculate how much to set aside each paycheck for multiple upcoming one-time/long term expenses? [more inside]
posted by furtive on Jun 15, 2009 - 6 answers

Is a split term mortgage a good idea? [more inside]
posted by bluefrog on May 8, 2009 - 0 answers

Is there a reputable place (online or otherwise) where I can get a quick emergency loan within the next 10 days for $600 - $900? I have somewhat poor credit. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 20, 2009 - 11 answers

There's a term/idea referring to a period of introspection or re-evaluation occurring around age 30 (I actually have the feeling it's more precise than that: 29?). What is it?
posted by springbound on Mar 12, 2009 - 9 answers

Life-Insurance-Filter (again): There have been some good threads in the past on understanding/buying life insurance, but I wanted to get a bit more specific this time around. [more inside]
posted by brandman on Oct 10, 2008 - 2 answers

I love my boyfriend but I fear we aren't compatible for the long term. How to know if it these are things that are important enough to justify breaking up sooner rather than later... [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 23, 2008 - 37 answers

What do you call a long, thin sandwich, and where do you live? [more inside]
posted by ChasFile on Jul 8, 2008 - 140 answers

What's your opinion on short-term sublets when visiting NYC for a few days, in lieu of a hotel? Is it a safe option? [more inside]
posted by xotis on May 5, 2008 - 11 answers

Short-term investments question: In your opinion, what stable foreign currency should I invest my money? [more inside]
posted by goldism on Apr 18, 2008 - 11 answers

Years ago when I took a classical mythology course, my professor used a literary term for a being who can travel between planes of being at will. [more inside]
posted by miss-lapin on Apr 10, 2008 - 8 answers

Seeking a word: Is there a term other than "euphemism" for couching an insult in fancy-sounding words, so your insult sounds less harsh to the inattentive ear? [more inside]
posted by LobsterMitten on Dec 12, 2007 - 63 answers

I've got some local postcards that are 90+ years old (as determined by postmark). Are they out of copyright -- can I sell reproductions? [more inside]
posted by seanmpuckett on Dec 9, 2007 - 4 answers

Is the 1956 recording of Hound Dog by Elvis Presley out of copyright in the UK? [more inside]
posted by hoverboards don't work on water on Jul 29, 2007 - 9 answers

Seeking a better understanding of Linux terminals, mostly being used remotely via SSH. History files, paths, ncurses, etc. [more inside]
posted by odinsdream on May 30, 2007 - 11 answers

The problem: I need a car for three months in Los Angeles. Extenuating circumstances: I am a horrible driver and am almost guaranteed to mess up the car at some point. Solution? [more inside]
posted by np312 on Nov 14, 2006 - 8 answers

Why am I only interested in long term relationships? [more inside]
posted by Raze2k on Jul 18, 2006 - 16 answers

How can my girlfriend and I work past an aversion or barrier to intimacy that has come up in our relationship? [more inside]
posted by aussicht on Oct 31, 2005 - 13 answers

What is the etymology behind the word "Cohee"? [more inside]
posted by Third on Sep 13, 2005 - 2 answers

I'm reading Princesses, by Flora Fraser (which, OT, is a bit too much like school to be really enjoyable) and am interested in a term I don't understand. [more inside]
posted by SashaPT on Jul 25, 2005 - 5 answers

What is the term for a "female metrosexual"? Ladette?
posted by magullo on Nov 10, 2004 - 23 answers

anyone speak polish? my grandmother used to have a word (most likely not a nice one) for what my irish grandfather referred to as "chippies"--young women, tight pants, high heels, bright lipstick. not *bad* girls, per se, but not nice ones either. i'm thinking it might have been "cichodjka" (more or less pronounced: tsyhodyeh'kah) but my aunt says no, that doesn't sound right to her.
posted by crush-onastick on Jan 20, 2004 - 7 answers