Anyone ever used the Rockport Institute before? Was it helpful?
posted by Rubbstone on Nov 20, 2009 - 5 answers

Do you know of any good tests for racism? I've only found two that seem promising. [more inside]
posted by shetterly on Nov 17, 2009 - 19 answers

I'm running IIS on Windows 7 to test a website locally. How can I access my local site through my virtual machines? [more inside]
posted by LeiaS on Nov 16, 2009 - 4 answers

[Chicago Filter] Where can I find a place that tests for adult ADHD/ADD, and accepts insurance up front? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 10, 2009 - 4 answers

I have some information which may be critical to my friend's future/safety, but I obtained it in a somewhat dubious way. I'd just like to hear your thoughts on the position I'm in. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 4, 2009 - 20 answers

My wife and I recently had some lead testing done in our apartment which turned up some very high levels. Now we are trying to figure out what to do next. Issues involving lead testing, abatement, leases and tenancy inside. [more inside]
posted by Lazlo Hollyfeld on Jul 31, 2009 - 12 answers

My diabetic cat has an off-again-on-again pancreas, so his insulin needs vary. I asked my vet about home monitoring using a glucometer. The vet said no one she knows who's tried it with a cat has succeeded. I tried it following this excellent video and found it was a piece of cake. Now we adjust his insulin based on twice-a-day readings, just as humans do (three times a day). I'm considering offering free home-monitoring training to owners of diabetic pets in my community who might benefit from home testing, as a public service. Do you think this would be useful?
posted by markcmyers on Jul 29, 2009 - 7 answers

I'd like to build a Web site that: asks users 50 specific yes/no questions, tallies their answers and then spits out a percentage answer at the end of the quiz. Are there any platforms/services out there (sort of like what Ning provides for social networks) that would help me build a test to share with my co-workers? The purpose my test is to help the test-taker to assess threats. Sample questions might include, 1.) Did the caller sound angry? 2.) Does the caller have a history of making threats? 3.) etc... I would want people to be able to go to this site and take the test over and over again if needed. Bonus points if: 1.) The importance of individual questions can be weighted differently, 2.) The test can be password protected, 3.) The platform let's me point a URL to my test, and 4.) The platform lets me add a logo / design elements to my test. Does such a platform exist? Thanks for your help MeFi!
posted by LakesideOrion on Jul 13, 2009 - 11 answers

I need help with intellectual property issues regarding the SAT test prep guide and a digital study guide I am building. [more inside]
posted by diode on Jul 10, 2009 - 8 answers

I'm putting together a business model for my web application. As part of my expenditure, I need to estimate how many servers I need as a function of number of users. What's a good first step to finding this out? [more inside]
posted by tomargue on Jun 26, 2009 - 4 answers

Can I get 1 blood test for 100s of possible problems, anonymously?? [more inside]
posted by citystalk on May 19, 2009 - 11 answers

I may have to take a pre-employment drug test very soon, and I'm worried about whether the totally legal and authorized stimulants I'm taking are going to keep me from getting hired. Are my worries reasonable, and if so is there anything I should do to protect myself? [more inside]
posted by croutonsupafreak on Mar 15, 2009 - 16 answers

After about 20 years of believing myself to be a perfectly accomplished reader, I have been told that in fact 66 percent of America is better then me. Why? [more inside]
posted by mediocre on Feb 24, 2009 - 42 answers

How do you make truly tender, succulent Jewish-style brisket? [more inside]
posted by roxie110 on Feb 16, 2009 - 14 answers

Give me the straight truth here, please. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 7, 2009 - 25 answers

How would I simulate daily useage patterns on a Mac for testing purposes? My ideal would be something hands free that I can just start running and doing something else. Sorry if this is a little inside baseball. [more inside]
posted by ShawnString on Dec 19, 2008 - 3 answers

i finally have good health insurance and i'm going to the doctor! what sort of tests should i have done to make sure everything is ok? [more inside]
posted by binocularfight on Dec 12, 2008 - 11 answers

What is Windows Test Technology and where can I learn about it? I've heard of Windows Test Technology (technologies?), but Google results really don't offer any helpful information about what it is or how a person would use it. Any tips are appreciated!
posted by seiryuu on Dec 4, 2008 - 2 answers

How does the recent decriminalization of Marijuana in Massachusetts effect the drug testing policy this state has had for so long? Will Marijuana be taken off the drug testing roster?
posted by bostonhill on Nov 30, 2008 - 8 answers

Fatigue and low-grade fever for three weeks but no other symptoms. Why is my doctor so freaked out, and what is he testing for? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 21, 2008 - 18 answers

What is the most common aptitude/job suitabilty test, or battery of tests, given to upper-level executives in Canada? [more inside]
posted by OlivesAndTurkishCoffee on Oct 2, 2008 - 4 answers

Can you point me to some good resources to prepare for the GRE Subject Test in Psychology? [more inside]
posted by solipsophistocracy on Sep 2, 2008 - 4 answers

Help me, I want to be a corporate guinea pig! A friend of mine is headed to a city known for its preponderance of market testing (Columbus, OH), which got me thinking... are there any sites or blogs that could inform me as to chains undergoing market testing in particular regions of the country? I'd love to sample some of these wacky, soon-to-abandoned products of retail R&D departments everywhere... if only when I visit my friend in a few months. Any ideas as to how I can do this?
posted by Keter on Aug 23, 2008 - 3 answers

How do I deal with HIV test window period anxiety? I had a risky encounter (unprotected sex) with a girl last week -- I trusted her when she said she'd been tested, which she told me on the way to the bedroom (had she not said anything I wouldn't have asked, and just used a condom). Before the encounter, I thought I knew her pretty well as she'd been a friend for a few months. Shortly afterwards she announces that she has a new boyfriend and cuts off all contact with me. I know I should get tested, but HIV tests aren't conclusive until after 3 months since it takes time for the antibodies to show up. I wouldn't be so worried if she'd still be talking to me. My question is ... how do I deal with the anxiety for the next three months? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 20, 2008 - 22 answers

Are expensive, precautionary tests for health preventive maintenance an abuse of the medical system? [more inside]
posted by netbros on Aug 4, 2008 - 17 answers

MAT vs. GRE: Does it matter? [more inside]
posted by Miko on Jul 28, 2008 - 8 answers

How do I best create and measure success criteria for a business test? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 3, 2008 - 2 answers

Mrs. Spyder and I are thinking about buying a house in the next year or so. With 1 youngster (almost a year old) and one on the way, we're looking to buy in an area with a good school district. Where can I find this information? [more inside]
posted by Spyder's Game on Jun 27, 2008 - 8 answers

Testing for lingering pesticide residues in the home from professional pesticide application in the 1980s ... who can perform such tests? And then what? [more inside]
posted by Auden on Jun 24, 2008 - 1 answer

In NYC: routine HIV testing that is anonymous (not "confidential"), uses saliva or a fingertip-prick (not a blood draw from the arm), and is free or very cheap -- those three things are musts -- that is in or close to the 5 boroughs? I don't need fast results; just looking for my usual periodic tests. This was easy and free in my former (smaller) city; am I just missing something in NYC?
posted by anonymous on Jun 24, 2008 - 8 answers

Is there any way to get a flash video to play when a click is required to start it? I would like to be able to programmatically visit a site that has a flash video and then click on the start button. I have looked into Selenium, but there doesn't seem to be an easy solution there.
posted by zzztimbo on Jun 2, 2008 - 3 answers

I'm an electrical engineering student/hobbyist looking to buy an oscilloscope. I'd like to spend around $200 ($300 max, probes/shipping included). What should I look for, and where? [more inside]
posted by phrontist on Apr 16, 2008 - 10 answers

Taking the LSAT Freshman year? [more inside]
posted by aleahey on Feb 29, 2008 - 22 answers

I have the opportunity to buy some equipment to do usability testing. I want to buy some video equipment but know nothing about video cameras. [more inside]
posted by TheDonF on Feb 17, 2008 - 7 answers

Are commercial genetic DNA testing companies worth the price tag? [more inside]
posted by Schuby on Feb 5, 2008 - 6 answers

Should I get tested for Dyslexia? [more inside]
posted by OrangeDrink on Jan 1, 2008 - 11 answers

I am looking for places that do anonymous testing for Hep B, Hep A and HIV. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 15, 2007 - 14 answers

What are the best ways to study/approach the GRE? [more inside]
posted by Viomeda on Dec 7, 2007 - 21 answers

Where can I get sample data with valid addresses? [more inside]
posted by aranyx on Dec 7, 2007 - 4 answers

What's in my food? can I trust labels? [more inside]
posted by Challahtronix on Nov 8, 2007 - 16 answers

So our garage door opener was randomly opening and I think I've solved it, but the real question is, how do I test it without leaving ourselves open to the world? [more inside]
posted by advicepig on Sep 5, 2007 - 13 answers

drug testing filter: does niacin really clean out all the THC in your body? What is the effect of taking large doses of niacin? [more inside]
posted by Flood on Aug 23, 2007 - 16 answers

I am thinking about applying for a job at the Federal Office of Personnel Management. They say they do drug screening, but no specifics are given. I've smoked pot one or twice recently and I am a bit concerned. Does anyone know what kind of testing (hair, urine, blood) they do? How do they feel about marijuana use? Do they do random testing once you get hired? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 10, 2007 - 14 answers

Is there a software program of some kind that will automatically monitor and analyze the health (i.e. transfer rate and up/down status) of a broadband Internet connection? Ideally like to see statistics graphed over the course of a week or so, tested every 1 to 15 minutes, so I can see what kind of quality I'm getting. I'm not sure if any software like this exists.
posted by hodyoaten on Aug 1, 2007 - 6 answers

Web Development Question: A/B Testing - does anyone have a really good resource on the mechanics of setting up a/b testing for web sites? [more inside]
posted by Zinger on Jul 26, 2007 - 4 answers

I heard that you can send a sample of your dog's DNA out to be tested to determine breed. I have a pound mutt who I would love to know the mix before she passes. Anyone know if such a service exists?
posted by archimago on Jun 16, 2007 - 12 answers

Everybody hates QA? [more inside]
posted by phoenixy on May 4, 2007 - 35 answers

As an "outsider", how do I find a back door in to a school or institution of research? Is there any way to "test in" to such a program - or to a degree? [more inside]
posted by loquacious on Mar 28, 2007 - 13 answers

I need to find a basic computer literacy/skills test to download. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by JonnyRotten on Oct 17, 2006 - 4 answers

Is there any use in me getting tested for any/all STD/STI's after only a few months since possible exposure? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 28, 2006 - 18 answers