Last week my husband and I were watching the final episode of UK Masterchef and we got into a discussion about the logistics of the show. Basically, they edit the show like everyone finishes cooking at the same time, but they are judged one at a time. But how does one contestant's food not get cold while someone else's is being judged?
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posted by like_neon
on May 14, 2013 -
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Will onsite ticket sellers (scalpers) give discounts to buyers after a sporting event has begun?
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posted by RajahKing
on Jan 24, 2013 -
10 answers
LA Traffic Filter: How much time to head to the airport for an 8am flight on a weekday?
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posted by sockorama
on Jan 15, 2013 -
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We are going to Prague/Budapest in mid-to-late March. When should we buy tickets? (Now? Is it now?) And what's your favorite secret special travel site or best airline recommendation?
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posted by aaanastasia
on Dec 4, 2012 -
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I live in San Diego, and I hate the traffic lights along a particular road that I always drive on (Genesee Avenue). I'm regularly astonished at how soul-crushingly stupid they can be, and I'm constantly yelling at them from my car like an idiot. What can I do about this? My dream would be to talk to the traffic engineers in my city, really pick their brains and offer my observations. How does one go about making this happen?
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posted by wuMeFi
on Oct 28, 2012 -
12 answers
Please help me figure out when to take my daily dose of Synthroid. I know it shouldn't be this hard, but none of the options I come up with are working.
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posted by stellaluna
on Sep 12, 2011 -
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The timing chain broke while I was driving my 1997 Ford Taurus GL, I drove it for a few more minutes and the battery died. Once I was able to pull over to the side of the road, I opened up the hood and the chain was ripped to shreds. I don't have a lot of auto repair experience, but am I able to repair it myself by just simply installing a new timing chain? If so, are there any diagrams or helpful directions on the internet somewhere?
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posted by morning_television
on May 7, 2011 -
14 answers
What is the best thing to do about all the weeds in my yard? There's hardly any grass remaining.
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posted by rahnefan
on Apr 14, 2011 -
6 answers
How early is too early to start looking for jobs? I am moving across the country in July, and I don't know how timing works for applying to private sector jobs.
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posted by rockindata
on Apr 12, 2011 -
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I want to build endurance for early morning practices. Is it counterproductive to work out the night before?
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posted by verbyournouns
on Apr 4, 2011 -
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I naturally get a strong productivity burst in the late afternoon/evening . Unfortunately, this doesn't sync up well with the actual hours of my 8-4 workday. How can I shift my biological clock to let me get stuff done earlier in the day?
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posted by gallusgallus
on Mar 24, 2011 -
4 answers
What are the best days/times to have ebay auctions end? Which are the days/times to absolutely avoid?
posted by lord_yo
on Aug 9, 2010 -
10 answers
I'd like to learn how to count off seconds in my head with more precision. Are there any popular songs out there at
exactly 60 or 120 bpm?
posted by Christ, what an asshole
on Sep 4, 2009 -
19 answers
I'm looking for a running watch with a programmable countdown timer that would be suitable for doing the couch to 5k routines. Anybody have some recommendations.
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posted by srboisvert
on Sep 2, 2009 -
10 answers
What's that movie in which two male thieves synchronise the timing of their heist by whistling jazz songs?
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posted by oxit
on Aug 23, 2009 -
14 answers
I started a job after taking a year off of work. I've found I don't think I want to stay at it long-term. How soon can I leave without hurting my future employment prospects?
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posted by anonymous
on May 27, 2009 -
8 answers
I can't access the craigslist accounts page to edit/ or post from my home computers?
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posted by Twinedog
on Dec 15, 2008 -
2 answers
Given today's equity market conditions, when should I change my 401K investment strategy from active to passive?
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posted by shinybeast
on Sep 24, 2008 -
6 answers
When it comes to relationships, when do you go for it, even if it's inconvenient or the timing seems to be way off?
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posted by hydrate
on May 30, 2008 -
32 answers
i'm considering asking for a raise at work, which might essentially require asking for a raise for my whole team. soliciting opinions on if it's appropriate at this time.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 9, 2008 -
9 answers
i'm in a long distance relationship, so my sex life goes something like this: five or six-week dry spell, intense weekend of sexytime, wash, repeat. i need help physically adapting.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 27, 2008 -
18 answers
What do people do in public bathrooms (besides the obvious) that takes so long? Why am I quicker at it?
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posted by Gucky
on Feb 1, 2008 -
44 answers
Estimating how long I can wait to book a specific airfare I found, before that fare increases...
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posted by sparrows
on Sep 20, 2007 -
10 answers
Having a baby while in grad school? Yea or nay from any of you who have gone through it, especially the women... I am a woman so hearing about your first-hand experiences would be good (although there have been some great past posts from dads in grad school as well).
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posted by anonymous
on May 15, 2007 -
16 answers
Dream job in the wrong place at the wrong time. Previously on FlamingBore's questions: You'll remember I was looking at relocating to Portland, OR for a lucrative job being tailor made for me. Then it fell through.
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posted by FlamingBore
on Dec 19, 2006 -
13 answers
MatchFilter:
Those of you (and I've seen several mentions, so please don't be shy) who have used match.com in the past, how long did it take you to find someone worthwhile?
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posted by softlord
on Oct 17, 2005 -
20 answers
How do you know your relationship is worth fighting for? Or, how do you know when to call it quits?
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posted by anonymous
on May 11, 2005 -
25 answers
When I look at an analogue clock the second hand seems to pause before racing off on its 360-degree journey, is there an explanation for this phenomenon?
posted by Navek Rednam
on Feb 16, 2005 -
17 answers
OK, head management question ... Kids away, new man, gift bottle of Absinthe from Parisian friends. Is it the 'right' nectar for a romantic evening? We are, um, experienced drinkers dying to try it ... on the other hand, we want to create the right, you know, buzz. Will this do it? How do we cook it?
posted by thinkpiece
on Dec 26, 2004 -
28 answers
