Taking my IT dev job to the librairies and coffeeshops of NYC for a couple of weeks (accompanying my wife, who's in a program at NYU). What are the best places to work, to lunch, and to explore in the relatively-immediate vicinity? [more inside]
posted by sesquipedalia on Jun 16, 2009 - 18 answers

I'm looking for the name of an imaginary New Mexican village. [more inside]
posted by Sara Anne on May 13, 2009 - 1 answer

How to turn East Village apartment into 'speakeasy joint' for dinner parties [more inside]
posted by dvjtj on Aug 16, 2008 - 7 answers

On a random walk through the East Village in NYC last night, we came across a line of paint on the sidewalk. It went from Tompkins park down Ave B. to 4th St, over to 1st Ave, up to 10th or 11th street and then we lost it. This was not a line painted with a bush or a machine. It was random and wiggly - kind of like someone punched a hole in a paint can and let it drip as they walked around the neighborhood. The line is peach colored. Then we found that it continues at Astor Place and Stuyvesant Street. What does this line mean?? Why was it painted? Where does it go?
posted by pithy comment on Jul 4, 2008 - 6 answers

Applying for a job with a non-profit based in Kenya. Amazing opportunity, I'm very excited about it. Biggest concern I have is spending 2+ years living in a very isolated community, with only half a dozen other native English speakers. How can I stay happy and sane there? [more inside]
posted by lbergstr on May 17, 2008 - 8 answers

Help me relax in the Turkish countryside. Sandy beach not required. [more inside]
posted by minervous on Jun 27, 2007 - 14 answers

Lovely English village is losing its shop. How can I find a fairy-godshopkeeper? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 26, 2007 - 12 answers

What research has been done into making a healthy small town community? [more inside]
posted by bobobox on Apr 21, 2007 - 8 answers