[FearFilter]: 15 years ago I experienced an imminent death/serious injury moment that turned out ok. However, I still feel physical chills and tingly feelings even thinking about it. Am I the only one or is this common? Thoughts and stories appreciated. The science is a huge bonus. [more inside]
posted by Funmonkey1 on Sep 28, 2009 - 19 answers

My (really not great) handwriting into pretty, pretty computer text? Is Livescribe the answer? [more inside]
posted by eb98jdb on Sep 23, 2009 - 4 answers

In Look to Windward by Iain M. Banks there is a part where one of the Estodiens say to Quilan, 'I hope you have the wit to realise you past two little tests there, Major, not one'. It appears that I do not have the wit. Possible spoilers inside. [more inside]
posted by Nufkin on Sep 20, 2009 - 5 answers

Are there other graduated exercise programs like the Couch to 5K? I hate running, but I like the specificity, and the feeling of "leveling up" it gives me. [more inside]
posted by hishtafel on Sep 5, 2009 - 12 answers

Hi there, My company is transferring me to London at the end of the month and I haven’t had much time to do some essential research. Part of the problem is I don’t even know the right questions to ask, or the right places to go on the web to find the info I need. Here are a few things that I’d need to know in order to get me started, if anyone is so inclined to lend their knowledge: Apartment, bank, mobile phone, international calls, location, public transit, exemption from US taxes, tying up loose ends in the US. Anything else I may be missing? [more inside]
posted by Danah_78 on Aug 12, 2009 - 17 answers

What is this story about someone literally scared to death? [more inside]
posted by ladypants on Aug 12, 2009 - 2 answers

My 14 year old stepson is bored in New York. What should he do? How about Montreal? [more inside]
posted by musofire on Jul 10, 2009 - 36 answers

I have two new iPhones. I also have a land line in my house. My cell signal in my house is poor at best. I like my land line so I'm going to keep it. I would like my cell phone to transfer to my land line when I'm home so I can get cell calls at home. I can't seem to find a product that will hand off my cell calls to my land line. Does such a thing exist?
posted by Thrillhouse on Jul 7, 2009 - 14 answers

Given that the airlines are reducing the numbers of flights due to the economic downturn, what is the optimal time to book cheap flights? In the past, I've had great success booking domestic flights 2-3 days before. This time, we will be booking 2 round trip tickets. I just booked a flight from the western US to Montreal for my husband, three weeks ahead, as we found the planes were filling up rapidly. We didn't get much of a deal. Standby is not on option as I'll be flying with an autistic person. Any and all hive-mind thoughts are welcome. Thanks!
posted by ragtimepiano on Jun 28, 2009 - 3 answers

How do I fight? [more inside]
posted by hal_c_on on Jun 26, 2009 - 47 answers

How to increase the number of items in the "Move to folder" list in Outlook 2007? [more inside]
posted by charlie7691 on Jun 8, 2009 - 1 answer

I am looking for other songs about anxiety and panic attacks along the lines of The Fear by Pulp or Overkill by Men At Work.
posted by punkfloyd on Jun 4, 2009 - 42 answers

VPS and Internet Proxy: I have a VPS and want to be able to access the internet remotely from it. For example, the VPS is hosted in Scandinavia while I am in USA, how do I create a proxy server so I can access internet through the VPS country? [more inside]
posted by Funmonkey1 on Jun 3, 2009 - 5 answers

If you are really exhausted from lack of sleep and stress, x say 2 months off and on, what's the best thing to do to get back in good shape? [more inside]
posted by sully75 on May 22, 2009 - 8 answers

I need to have a latin phrase translated for a tattoo I'm getting, anyone know latin? the phrase is: "One day we will burn together as stars" [more inside]
posted by Charlie Lesoine on May 15, 2009 - 26 answers

My family and I will be driving from San Sebastian Spain to Barcelona the week of April 6th. I am interested to hear preferred routes to take that are off the beaten path taking into account there is still plenty of snow in the mountains. We are happy to go via France or Spain. All ideas welcome!!
posted by worldawaychicago on Mar 23, 2009 - 2 answers

What can I expect from a US border guard if I go into the USA from Canada carrying packages of things I've sold on ebay to mail in the USA? [more inside]
posted by crazylegs on Mar 23, 2009 - 7 answers

How did you give up certain foods for the rest of your goddamn life? [more inside]
posted by parmanparman on Mar 4, 2009 - 33 answers

Staff member wants a new business PC with twin screens. Just tell me what to buy. [more inside]
posted by sydney54 on Feb 19, 2009 - 12 answers

Why do file sizes vary from Windows XP to Vista????? [more inside]
posted by maxmix on Feb 6, 2009 - 16 answers

Help me learn piano on a budget. I have always wanted to learn, and now I am 31 and tired of just wishing! Problem is, money is tight, so I am looking for suggestions on how to teach myself on the cheap (if that's possible). [more inside]
posted by scarello on Jan 25, 2009 - 8 answers

My boyfriend wants to return to school and get a degree in psychology, but isn't sure of the best way to do so, especially considering the caliber of schools he is targeting. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 19, 2008 - 13 answers

Do most newspapers allow anonymous letters to the editor? [more inside]
posted by melangell on Oct 21, 2008 - 12 answers

So I registered to vote in MA in 2004 but I've moved a few times since then. Can I check if I'm still registered or do I need to register again? [more inside]
posted by eatcake on Oct 15, 2008 - 5 answers

I have an Everex Stepnote, it came with linux os. I did not like the linux so i put windows xp on it. now i have no wlan connection or audio. i know it's a shitty computer but i need these basic functions. does anyone have any ideas on how to reaquire my wireless broadband? thanks
posted by hophead627 on Oct 10, 2008 - 2 answers

How can I sell my Excel spreadsheets online? [more inside]
posted by jseven on Oct 1, 2008 - 9 answers

Things to do in San Jose! And how to get there... [more inside]
posted by ClanvidHorse on Sep 12, 2008 - 21 answers

Ask me find this how to website! A series of videos with hipsters teaching you things like how to calm down a baby by turning on a tap, and wrapping your headphones' cord. [more inside]
posted by Andorinha on Aug 27, 2008 - 7 answers

What do I write, and give to him the last day of a friendly break up? [more inside]
posted by zulonline on Aug 23, 2008 - 21 answers

Are there any tools for posting to multiple WordPress blogs without having to go to each site's control panel? [more inside]
posted by randomthoughts on Aug 13, 2008 - 9 answers

Urge to call ex [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 20, 2008 - 25 answers

I've been coerced by a client/employer to start using HTML email messages for communications with our customers. Please help me do this in the most net-responsible way possible (or tell me to burn in the special hell reserved for people who put markup on the SMTP wire) [more inside]
posted by alan on Jul 16, 2008 - 9 answers

Where can I find a cheap bbq in nyc? [more inside]
posted by jourman2 on Jul 3, 2008 - 9 answers

I am almost done with college. Since I've started, four separate times I've taken a semester off to study abroad, work overseas or do unorthodox things in the name of adventure. I've come to terms with myself and I know that this is I want out of life, and I know that when I graduate I'm not going to get a steady job with benefits or any of those other things that responsible people are supposed to do. How do I explain this to the people I care about in a way that makes them feel good about me? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 29, 2008 - 39 answers

What are these pins called, and where can I buy them? [more inside]
posted by Marky on Jun 12, 2008 - 4 answers

Moving company overseas, any software to help with online communication like Video & live Screen casting for online meetings. [more inside]
posted by spinko on Jun 9, 2008 - 4 answers

NewYorkCityFilter: I'm headed to New York City this weekend, staying midtown. It's somewhat spur of the minute but I was wondering if any MeFites have suggestions of current things to do, places to eat and drink, etc. I love trying new places, eats, visual, audible, sensual stimulations. Anything discussed on Mefi recently? Thanks.
posted by hangingbyathread on May 22, 2008 - 20 answers

I seem to have a very particular social skills deficit. Can you suggest software that might serve as a kind of brain prosthetic for me? [more inside]
posted by Naberius on Apr 28, 2008 - 14 answers

What's the best quality method for doing text to speech to mp3? [more inside]
posted by D-ten on Mar 27, 2008 - 5 answers

Are there any mental health oriented right to die movements?
posted by By The Grace of God on Mar 6, 2008 - 26 answers

I finally made the switch! Help me transfer my files from my Toshiba laptop to my shiny new MacBook! [more inside]
posted by nataliecay on Mar 6, 2008 - 10 answers

I am NOT good at setting boundaries with people. For example I have a male neighbor who is as nice as he can be but is VERY talkative and boring to me. He drops by our house unannounced and has hours to spend talking with me. I have to cut him off and I am not good at it. [more inside]
posted by seekingsimplicity on Mar 5, 2008 - 26 answers

How do you say " I got hit (in the head) by....(something)" I have to do an oral presentation in spanish but Im not sure how to say I was....i got hit? Im telling a story of when i got hit in the head with a swing...i have to use imperfect and preterite tense....any ideas
posted by madmamasmith on Mar 1, 2008 - 10 answers

Is there a conversion site that converts pdf to mp3? If not, is there freeware that does it? [more inside]
posted by Eiwalker on Feb 22, 2008 - 11 answers

I went to school near Pittsburgh and now live in Ohio. Both at school and here in Columbus, I notice people leaving off "to be" in sentences. This needs fixed, that neads cleaned, those need washed. What's the deal here? [more inside]
posted by lohmannn on Feb 21, 2008 - 45 answers

What do I do with my life after college? I want to do something I don't hate, and might even like. I want YOUR suggestions and ideas. [more inside]
posted by rybreadmed on Feb 7, 2008 - 8 answers

Little sister is working on a project and need to find sources that can help her identify several things for railroad workers, meatpacking plant workers, a Rockefeller employee, and a business employing child labor from 1885-1910. The things she needs are their job responsibilities, wages, number of hours, conditions of the workplace.
posted by Sgt.Grumbless on Dec 28, 2007 - 2 answers

Syncing up 2 USB Hdd on a Mac and Font converting software (PC to Mac) [more inside]
posted by spinko on Nov 27, 2007 - 4 answers

I own a home in the mountains of WNC. It is large and old (1895) and in fair condition. Fortunately, (and unfortunately), it is in an area that is experiencing a lot of influx by wealthy folks fleeing whatever. It is time to begin thinking about my next life. [more inside]
posted by haikuku on Nov 22, 2007 - 6 answers

Using 401K & Roth IRA to purchase second property ?? Is this possible ?? Any suggestions. Thanks, ek
posted by endlessknot on Nov 18, 2007 - 13 answers