I need short-term housing within 45 min drive of Worcester, MA. I'm open to apartment/hotel/hybrid suggestions, but right now, everything looks the same and I'm eager to hear others' experiences in the area. [more inside]
posted by Tandem Affinity on Nov 2, 2009 - 1 answer

Was there a measured increase in drug addiction due to the hippie movement? What were the drug addiction rates like in the 1950's compared to the 60's and 70's. Are there any resources that have historical data on addiction rates and the particular substances popular at the time? [more inside]
posted by TheJoven on Oct 25, 2009 - 14 answers

Transitioning from Mac to PC: Is there an expose-like feature? Your tips for coping with the transition? [more inside]
posted by NikitaNikita on Sep 22, 2009 - 16 answers

How do I make a "second career" transition from a field where I have built 7+ years of expertise without being pigeonholed? [more inside]
posted by seppyk on Sep 13, 2009 - 2 answers

After 7 glorious years in Austin, I have been demoted to relocating to Spring, Texas for a job. After a few days of getting the lay of the land, I am very disappointed. How do I stay sane? [more inside]
posted by bodywithoutorgans on Aug 26, 2009 - 18 answers

How does one build one's skills to become a world-class technical evangelist? [more inside]
posted by TheOtherSide on Aug 11, 2009 - 4 answers

What can I do to feel more positive and confident while riding out uncertaintiy in "transitional" phases of my life? [more inside]
posted by Chrysalis on May 25, 2009 - 7 answers

This year I started doing a circus traineeship and learning burlesque, which is awesome. In a week I have to go back to Malaysia for a few months while my new Australian visa is processed. What can I do in the meantime in the middle of nowhere? [more inside]
posted by divabat on Mar 18, 2009 - 9 answers

Help me write a realistic transition to civilian life for my US Marine. (longer, clearer explanation inside) [more inside]
posted by Tamanna on Feb 10, 2009 - 8 answers

Business owners and consultants: At what point did you realize you were no longer willing or able to be an employee? [more inside]
posted by quadog on Feb 7, 2009 - 15 answers

How does the U.S. presidential transition at the White House actually occur? Who does what where, when and how? [more inside]
posted by webhund on Jan 8, 2009 - 6 answers

How can I mail a letter to the Obama transition team? [more inside]
posted by rbs on Dec 6, 2008 - 5 answers

How does one make the transition between "college student" and business professional" without being wasteful? [more inside]
posted by DonSlice on Sep 6, 2008 - 23 answers

What skills should I work on to transition to an IT role? [more inside]
posted by TheDukeofLancaster on Apr 23, 2008 - 12 answers

Church worship leader needs help with a key change transition for a Christmas song! [more inside]
posted by beammeup4 on Dec 15, 2007 - 20 answers

Any good formulas /advice on how to get back on feet after emotional earthquake / epiphany ? (story inside) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 10, 2007 - 9 answers

I'm a first year business undergrad. Not even a month into University, and I feel overwhelmed and suffocated. Help me deal? [more inside]
posted by Phire on Sep 24, 2007 - 21 answers

Does anyone have any advice (do's and don'ts) for migrating a large static technical Web site to CMS? Bonus if the experience is RedDot. [more inside]
posted by xetere on Jul 25, 2007 - 5 answers

I have just finished my last days of graduate school and I am looking for activites, rituals, practices that others might have employed to transition from one life phase to another. Im not looking for anything drastic like throwing out all of my papers and moving to a mountain top but little things that signal change is at hand. Thanks.
posted by Meemer on May 18, 2007 - 22 answers

Yet another, "I don't know what I want to be when I grow up" filter. I think I want to be a nurse. [more inside]
posted by stormygrey on Apr 19, 2007 - 14 answers

Past and present world travelers, backpackers, and real-world avoiders: where are you now? [more inside]
posted by vytae on Feb 27, 2007 - 26 answers

Any tips for transitioning into management in I.T.? [more inside]
posted by xulu on Jan 28, 2007 - 8 answers

iPodFilter : In 2005, I bought her a Mini. Now, she has a Nano. Not sure how to deal with it the iTunes way. [more inside]
posted by XiBe on Dec 26, 2006 - 10 answers

I am leaving this job at the end of the week, and I want to get every last single one of my files off my computer and leave it as clean as possible for the next person.. [more inside]
posted by By The Grace of God on Dec 11, 2006 - 14 answers

I love my 9-5 editing job, but as a certain hobby becomes viable as a (very small) part-time job, I need a much more flexible schedule. How can I quit while guaranteeing that my fellow editors then hire me as their writers? [more inside]
posted by nevers on Dec 5, 2006 - 7 answers

When do you know that it's time to move on to a new stage in life vis-a-vis settling down with one person and starting a family? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 30, 2006 - 12 answers

Turducken said it concisely: "When (most) freelance writers want to have a family or buy a house, they get jobs as... editors." I am wondering just how they (we) do that! [more inside]
posted by Eater on Oct 30, 2006 - 7 answers

Has anyone recently purchased "transitions" lenses (that go from clear to shaded) for your specs? I remember kids who had these in high school (this was 10+ years ago) and they always looked terrible- half-shaded indoors. I've had a few friends recommend them lately, though. [more inside]
posted by bobot on Oct 11, 2006 - 34 answers

Looking for songs that have a wistful, bittersweet feel to them that captures the move from adolescence into "adult" life - eg the moments before leaving school, or before getting your first job. [more inside]
posted by greycap on May 11, 2006 - 97 answers

Does anyone have any experience, good or bad, with Transitions prescription sunglass lenses? I'm debating between getting a pair with Transitions or just a regular pair of non-changing prescription sunglasses.
posted by parttimesaint on Aug 30, 2005 - 24 answers

My gf and I have been going out for 6 mths. Our relationship is slightly rocky because we've just gone out of the lovey-dovey phase, but at the same time, now that we're in a long-term relationship, I would like her to pay half for meals and gas. We're both college students and I currently pay for everything although she treats me out once in awhile. Would it be best for me to confront her now or wait for things to stabilize? I realized I'm in this current situation (whipped) because she's considered a catch.. initially, it was not a big deal because I was actively pursuing her.
posted by anonymous on Feb 5, 2005 - 54 answers

Anybody know of any good web/book sources for learning about C# and Web Services. Also love to hear accounts of making the transition to .NET from VB or any language for that matter. My company is about to make the change.
posted by kenaman on Dec 19, 2003 - 6 answers