January 2006 Archives
January 31
Help me protect my new headphones!
What's the best way to protect my headphones when I'm on the move and not using them? [more inside]
posted by Effigy2000 at 11:23 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by Effigy2000 at 11:23 PM PST - 3 comments
Gotta eat them all!
Who was the person who famously intended to eat one of every animal? [more inside]
posted by scodger at 11:20 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by scodger at 11:20 PM PST - 6 comments
Name That Tune :: PBS ThirteenHD Promo
Name that tune please :: PBS is great, and the songs in their promos are actually just as good. Currently running is a promo that ends with the words; "Be More ~ ThirteenHD" (this is PBS Thirteen's High-Def channel which they broadcast in NYC & possibly elsewhere?). The music which accompanies it is a piece that I'd classify as sort of a Blues/Rock/Jazz instrumental.
My Question: Name that tune!?! [more inside]
Oh oh ohhhohhhhoh oh, oh oh. Oh oh ohhohhohhhhh - oh oh!
Commercial filter: That Listerine commercial featuring Tarzan Boy... Where can I find it? [more inside]
Granny's got a habit...of spending too much.
Help me keep a compulsive shopper from getting more credit cards. [more inside]
Help with habitually stinky clothing.
Does anyone have any recommendations for dealing with chronically stinky articles of clothing? [more inside]
I might as well be printing potato chips.
I picked up an HP LaserJet IIIp printer a few days ago. Its great, I love how the output looks, but any paper that goes through (regardless of which output tray I use) gets ruffled. I just tried an envelope, and the envelope came out with ridges every 1/2" or so. This can't be right... any idea whats wrong and how to fix it?
stumped for the hols
Stumped. Please give me some ideas for a holiday. [more inside]
where can I find cheap t-shirts?
where can I find a great deal on bulk t-shirts? [more inside]
How to look up a lawyer's history?
I have a friend here in New York who has a major personal injury case starting very soon dealing with his child. Involved is a major chain, and some serious plastic surgery. Is there a database to check out some of the lawyers who are in contact with my friend - about their history, wins / losses, etc?
what's cool in europe?
What do you recommend to do in Europe? [more inside]
Pseudonym tracking
Is there anyway to find the real names of current authors who use pen names? presumably, the author isn't deep undercover. [more inside]
Handy-capped
How can I become more handy? I suppose based on my upbringing, I never had to, or had the chance to be.....handy. For Christmas my brothers get tools, and I get...not-tools. My roomate MacGyver has no problem taking apart the engine on his boat, installing something on our roof, or building an elaborate tunnel to escape the throws of our evil landlord. I feel inadequate. I feel intimidated and overwhelmed just walking into Home Depot or Autozone. Could it be possible that I don't have the right stuff to be handy, or do I need to just put my 'hand' in something. I would love to have the confidence and skills to build a tree fort with full electric and plumbing. Help a brother find his handy-ness!
Help me get rid of these green rocks in my faucets.
Green "rocks" in my plumbing fixtures: what are they? [more inside]
Who are Oscar and Emmy's parents?
Who are Oscar and Emmy's parents? [more inside]
Can you figure out what video card this is?
I can't identify this video card. Help! Windows 2000 won't autodetect it, and I can't find any markings on it to help me figure out what it is so I can install the proper drivers. The only clue is the ATI logo. Two pictures: Front, Back. (big jpgs)
posted by atom128 at 6:32 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by atom128 at 6:32 PM PST - 7 comments
Why won't my cats drink water from the bowl?
My cats will NOT drinks from their water bowl. Why, oh why not? [more inside]
Is semi-swinging ok? Does it work?
My soon-to-be fiance and I are both quite in love. However, we met and had a child when we were both younger then we wanted to be to settle down with one person. She suggested (and I'm considering) dating other people while still being together. [more inside]
posted by TrueVox at 3:45 PM PST - 78 comments
posted by TrueVox at 3:45 PM PST - 78 comments
How do I change /Developer/ to /Applications/Developer/ in OS X
A stupid Apple Xcode question. [more inside]
posted by Colloquial Collision at 3:29 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by Colloquial Collision at 3:29 PM PST - 13 comments
this is why i shouldn't be a manager
tax idiot filter: I need to get some things postmarked today. It's 6:30pm where I am. [more inside]
posted by bilabial at 3:29 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by bilabial at 3:29 PM PST - 14 comments
US Arts Funding Compared to Other Countries
I know that the US has lower per capita arts funding than comparable countries. How do countries outside the US characterize arts funding and subsidies? [more inside]
posted by ao4047 at 2:57 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by ao4047 at 2:57 PM PST - 8 comments
Help me destroy a junk car and my electoral opponents!
Help me destroy a junk car and my electoral opponents! (Well, actually, I just need help to obtain the car... we can handle destruction...) [more inside]
How does Mac OS X know what program to open when you double click on a file?
How does Mac OS X know what program to open when you double click on a file? [more inside]
posted by sammich at 1:41 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by sammich at 1:41 PM PST - 6 comments
What are the best political websites?
What are your favorite websites of political candidates and why? What do you like about them - hate about them? [more inside]
The devil made me go on that road trip.
What are some interesting places that have the name "devil" in them (like devil's tower, or devil's postpile)? I'm thinking about visiting as many as I can. [more inside]
Superhero Girlfriend's Kryptonite
My girlfriend pretty much has a breakdown and freaks out whenever she hears someone swallow. [more inside]
posted by kevin_2864212 at 12:24 PM PST - 51 comments
posted by kevin_2864212 at 12:24 PM PST - 51 comments
Cell phone service (minutes/price)?
CellPhoneServiceFilter: My wife wants a cell phone. Whats the best deal right now regarding minutes/price? She wants to do text messaging with her friends and relatives and id say most of her friends use t-mobile. We also want to spend as little as possible.Thanks! [more inside]
Are there any open-source typing tests?
Are there any polished open-source typing tests, either for Windows, or as a web app?
Where can I get my iPod fixed?
I have a first generation iPod which no longer charges. It is long out of warranty. I have opened it up and found that the FireWire port has 'come unstuck'. Apparently this is a common problem with these iPods.
As far as I can make out, the rest of the iPod works fine. It'd be handy to have it functioning again. I'm thinking of repairing it but I don't want to spend a lot of money on it. I also don't want to repair it and have it fail again.
Do people have much experience with these repairs? Do they last? Are there any reliable repair companies based in Ireland or the UK? Shipping the iPod to the US and back will probably add a lot to the cost of repair.
posted by Grinder at 11:24 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by Grinder at 11:24 AM PST - 13 comments
port -> program resolution?
How do I figure out what program is using what network connection on a windows machine using the win32 api? [more inside]
posted by delmoi at 10:56 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by delmoi at 10:56 AM PST - 14 comments
What's the most robust bandwidth throttling method for my Apache web server?
What's the best bandwidth throttling method for my Apache webserver? [more inside]
posted by tweebiscuit at 10:46 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by tweebiscuit at 10:46 AM PST - 16 comments
Why is Neal Stephenson's Baroque Cycle in the SF/fantasy section?
Why is Neal Stephenson's Baroque Cycle in the SF/fantasy section? [more inside]
Telling Thunderbird what folders to check for New Mail
How do I tell Thunderbird what folders to check for new mail?
Situation: I use procmail on my mail server to filter my incoming mail into about a dozen mailboxes. The mail ends up in ~/mail/new/mailboxes Thus, my mail never ends up in the default IMAP inbox. It seems Thunderbird only checks the inbox for new mail.
Desired Outcome: I want Thunderbird to check my dozen different mailboxes for new mail. How can I do this?
posted by fief at 9:49 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by fief at 9:49 AM PST - 6 comments
What to do with a soaked laptop
This morning I awoke to find that my laptop had drowned in a pool of water. [more inside]
It there any way to stain or paint laminate/particle board furniture?
It there any way to stain or paint laminate/particle board furniture without it looking horrible? [more inside]
posted by Optimus Chyme at 9:37 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by Optimus Chyme at 9:37 AM PST - 17 comments
Best video card for DVI output to HDMI input?
Has anyone had success connecting a PC (DVI output) to a TV (HDMI input)? I, myself, have not tried it yet, but have a couple of questions before I do... [more inside]
Ugh, NTSC
NTSC Digital Video Camcorder in Europe: how can I view my videos? [more inside]
Foot size doesn't matter...really...
I have terrible luck shopping for shoes, and need to get some new dress shoes (for business casual attire) for my somewhat oddly-shaped, and small, feet. NYC-specific help if possible. [more inside]
Tool?
I'm looking for a tool I can use to prevent users from shutting off the computers in the public library. [more inside]
What's up with the Jerusalem Date Palm?
This past summer I read about the amazing resilience of the Jerusalem Date Palm, a plant with legendary medical powers that was thought extinct. I have been searching for news and updates about this little guy since then, but I haven't had much luck. Are there any updates on the progress of this miraculous seed?
AdFilter: Help me indentify this advert!
AdFilter: Help me indentify this advert! [more inside]
girlfriend wanders the desert
Emergency GPS suggestions for girlfriend who is compelled to travel alone in the desert for a week. [more inside]
How to escape from SXSW?
Help me escape from SXSW! In live in Austin and for reasons I won't get into, I find the city intolerable during the week of SXSW. The music portion of the conference (March 15-19) is the most miserable and nearly impossible for me to avoid, and I'd like to just leave town and skip the whole thing this year. Any ideas on where to go for a few days? Something relatively cheap? [more inside]
Looking for new job while still working
How to find a job while currently employed without looking sneaky? [more inside]
MemoryWiki or MemoryArchive?
NameFilter: We have a non-profit project called "MemoryWiki" (the "encyclopedia of memories.") We are thinking about changing the name to "MemoryArchive." Should we? Have a better idea?
How could I start choosing the music for movies?
What goes into getting a job as a soundtrack advisor / consultant for film? [more inside]
Any tips for studying abroad in France
As a college sophomore, I plan on studying abroad in France for a full scholastic year in the fall. To anyone else who has been in Europe for an extended period of time: I am trying to pack light, but what sort of things would you consider bringing that are either necessities or very helpful? Also, any other tips on getting along with the French, or helpful hints about Europe in general? [more inside]
I'm looking for a text, or book...
Does anybody know of, or how to get hold of a work by: Arbuthnot, John: Proposals for printing a very curious discourse, in two volumes in quarto, intitled, Pseudologia politike; or, A treatise of the art of political lying?
posted by acrobat at 6:58 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by acrobat at 6:58 AM PST - 5 comments
Dialup connection panel keeps popping up
Why is it that whenever I put a dialup profile in Control Panel > Network, Windows sees it as an opportunity to pop up a dialup connection panel whenever (1) I try to connect to a bad domain name or the server isn't responding and (2) I'm already on a DSL connection? This is getting annoying. I have Win2K.
Is there a mathematical formula relating time and memory?
Is there a mathematical formula relating time and memory? [more inside]
posted by bru at 6:51 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by bru at 6:51 AM PST - 16 comments
Basel what?
The Basel Accord: Risk Management (yes, I know: zzzzz) [more inside]
Funny feta.
Has anyone come across a TV advert for feta cheese on the web? [more inside]
posted by asok at 3:40 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by asok at 3:40 AM PST - 3 comments
Chinese HTML characters
Chinese writing help! I need to convert some Chinese characters from a menu into HTML characters... [more inside]
Big moon, little faith...
A few years ago I read an online article that explained that the common belief that the moon appears larger at the horizon because the Earth's atmosphere acts as a magnifying lens is wrong, and that this effect is due to an optical illusion caused by moon's visual proximity to much closer objects on the horizon. However... [more inside]
Advice for acquiring "myname".com from a cybersquatter?
Advice for acquiring "myname".com from a cybersquatter? [more inside]
posted by Manjusri at 1:16 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by Manjusri at 1:16 AM PST - 15 comments
Blurred Jazz Photography
Photography question: an article in Spin in the 80s discussed a French photographer's blurred pictures of jazz musicians in motion. Very similar to Charles Peterson's photos. I wrote to the gallery then, but I have no idea who it was now. Any clues to who this was? My Spin collection has long been sold to Half-Priced Books.
How do I make an angry martini?
Anyone know how to mix a cocktail called an "angry martini"? I ran across the reference in a movie, googled it, found more references but no recipes, checked DrinkBoy and Webtender, no luck.
January 30
Pay more or drive a little, Van to Sea?
Why is it so much more expensive to fly from Vancouver than Seattle? [more inside]
Selling a 60 year old bottle of fancypants booze
My great-grandpa never opened his huge display bottle of Benedictine in a fancy wooden cradle. How can I find a buyer, or at least valuation, for this rarity? [more inside]
Best wifi PDA solution?
I realize that there have been variations on the "best PDA" theme before, but hopefully others will find this question (and it's answers) usefull: My wife wants a PDA for all the basic PIM functions, but also to occasionally browse the web via wifi (it's a lot easier to hold out of reach of our 1-year old son than her 20lb. Dell laptop). Do I have to plunk down $299 for a Palm Tx, or are there more affordable options? Do you have a favorite PDA (we're not wedded to any particular OS) that may not have built-in wifi, but can accept a wifi expansion card, perhaps coming out cheaper even with the xtra $$ for the wifi card? Obviously, a used one would be cheaper still - are there any 2003-4 models you would recommend for this purpose?
combining turbo and superchargers
i know that you can take an engine and put two turbochargers on it, my question is can you take an engine and put a turbocharger and a supercharger on it? [more inside]
posted by quin at 9:57 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by quin at 9:57 PM PST - 13 comments
Am I bound by Florida's curfew laws?
I am turning 17 Friday and I am wondering about driving curfews. I have a Louisiana driver's license which lifts the curfew completely at 17, but I do 95% of my driving in Florida where 17 year olds have a 1 a.m. curfew. Am I bound by Florida law or Louisiana law?
posted by SuperCoolZane at 9:00 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by SuperCoolZane at 9:00 PM PST - 17 comments
Online photography tutorials?
Good online photography primers or seminars in the SF Bay Area? [more inside]
Start menu replacement
Has anyone seen a non-Konfabulator Windows Start Menu replacement that allows the user to enter the names of programs to run? [more inside]
posted by yclipse at 8:21 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by yclipse at 8:21 PM PST - 13 comments
best binoculars?
Re: binoculars. What do I look for and what is the best for my money? We are hiking/mountaineering with kids. [more inside]
What is that facebook font?
What is the font used in the blue banner at the top of the facebook website? [more inside]
Where should I take my music-major girlfriend for her birthday this year?
My girlfriend's birthday is coming up. She's into choral music. I'd like to take her on a trip or special experience somewhere. [more inside]
What router typically assigns 10.1.9.1 ip?
What type of router typically has a gateway of 10.1.9.1, I'm used to seeing the typical router use 192.168.*.* but I'm trying to figure out what routers the local apartment unit is using to run their wireless.
How can I connect to the Internet at work?
I work as a contract employee at a large corporation. The company has provided us with laptops. Because I won't be there long, I don't have Internet access. I noticed, though, that I can ping yahoo. But I can't otherwise connect to any websites. Any suggestions as to how I might read my e-mail, other than leaving the office and going to a cyber cafe? [more inside]
And the winner is....
Theatre Audio Filter: I'm looking for stereotypical "award show" music, the kind of thing they'd play at the Emmy's when an acceptance speech runs to long. Or perhaps the kind of thing you'd here as the contestants walk on stage during a beauty pageant. More Inside! [more inside]
I do not think this cable does what its vendor thinks it does.
Mystery cable claims to connect USB and firewire. What does it really do? [more inside]
What can I expect driving LA to SF?
What can I expect on a mini road-trip from Los Angeles to San Francisco/Palo Alto on a Sunday night? Very detailed insides.. [more inside]
www.identiauthor.com
Name that Book TV speaker: British author, late 30s/early 40s, spoke about West & rest international politics, looked roughly like a bearded Kevin Kline. [more inside]
posted by cosmonaught at 5:42 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by cosmonaught at 5:42 PM PST - 9 comments
Massalanga Nay Nay?
In 4th grade, We sang a song where the title sounded like "Massalanga Nay Nay". It was an African song, but not like real African, just cheesy grade school multicultural. Anyone have any inkling as to the real title or spelling, or where I can find the sheet music to this song?
Recommend shiatsu in Southern Los Angeles area?
Shiatsu recommendations in South Bay, L.A., California? [more inside]
rfid for overseas Americans?
Could rfid chips implanted in Americans working in Iraq save them in the event they were kidnapped?
How much gas does starting the car use?
Do I waste more gas by letting the car idle for 5 minutes or by turning off and restarting? [more inside]
What do kids write in, in Chinese schools?
I'm looking for an image of a notebook that is used in schools in China. [more inside]
posted by TochterAusElysium at 3:58 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by TochterAusElysium at 3:58 PM PST - 15 comments
PDFMaker: play nice with XP!
Adobe PDFMaker and its attendant Word toolbars only work on an Administrator Account. Is there a way to make it work on a Limited User account? I'm on Windows XP. [more inside]
posted by stopgap at 3:49 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by stopgap at 3:49 PM PST - 5 comments
Song with "into the quagmire"
Name that song filter: 1990s, female artist, line "...into the quagmire" [more inside]
posted by slightlybewildered at 3:25 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by slightlybewildered at 3:25 PM PST - 7 comments
Did movies invent slow-motion?
Did actors and directors use slow-motion movements in live theater before moving pictures? What about movements of exaggerated speed? [more inside]
posted by ontic at 3:09 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by ontic at 3:09 PM PST - 7 comments
Flying on the cheap from Prague to Amsterdam?
Discount airlines from Prague to Amsterdam....? [more inside]
How much trouble could writing a bad check get you in?
A friend of mine from Ireland did some things that were a tad bit illegal when he lived in California about seven years ago. Now I live in California, and he's considering visiting, but he's worried. Should he be? [more inside]
University Blues
Has anyone dropped out of school or taken a significant amount of time off and done something exotic? I can't stand college anymore. I know that most jobs I could get out of the US, or even in remote and interesting places within the US, would require some sort of skill, so what sorts of things should I work on now? What kinds of opportunities should I know about?
I went to college for two semesters, decided that I was sick of being schooled after 19 years and took a semester off to travel through Asia by myself. I did, and came back full of fervor for learning and seeing my friends again. [more inside]
Where Did the Two Year Whitehead Go?
Dermatology question. [more inside]
Where's the spark?
I met a girl in December and have been seeing her for a couple of weeks. While I enjoy hanging out with her, it doesn't seem totally amazing like the beginning of some of my previous relationships. A few months ago I would have just ended this here but now I am not so sure. [more inside]
what do you think of seattle mental health?
Does anyone have experience with Seattle Mental Health's Northwest Counseling Institute in Redmond, Washington? [more inside]
How do I get the job I really want?
I want to become an investment banker, badly. After finding out as much as I can about what i-banking actually is, the more I want to do it. There's a short list of about 5-10 "top 40" institutions that I think make a good match in what kind of culture I want, what I'm looking for in a company. I'm a senior (err, graduate a semester early in December). The problem is I'm at a non-top tier college. [more inside]
Academic Job Interview Questions
What are likely questions to be asked at an academic job interview? [more inside]
Hotels, promotional codes, and less-than-authorized uses.
Hotels, promotional codes, and less-than-authorized uses. [more inside]
Cut and Hate: Firefox 1.5 + Outlook = composing madness
Firefox 1.5 + Outlook: cut-and-paste becomes cut-and-hate. Copying any text (URLs, content, source) and pasting into the content of an Outlook 2000 message instead attaches the text. Help?
posted by Ogre Lawless at 2:47 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Ogre Lawless at 2:47 PM PST - 7 comments
Can Chuck Norris sue me for this?
I run a t-shirt site, and have received a "cease and desist" letter from Chuck Norris's lawyers. Anyone have experience with something like this? What are my rights? [more inside]
posted by thebbxx at 1:37 PM PST - 31 comments
posted by thebbxx at 1:37 PM PST - 31 comments
A game puzzle has lead to a Google puzzle... help!
Why are my Google skills failing me when searching for help with a specific puzzle in Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel? (Caution - may be spoilers!) [more inside]
posted by Chunder at 1:37 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Chunder at 1:37 PM PST - 6 comments
After the jump?
Does anyone know the origin of the phrases 'after the jump' or 'more after the jump'? [more inside]
posted by feelinglistless at 1:25 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by feelinglistless at 1:25 PM PST - 12 comments
infrared camera detect rodents
Has anyone tried an infrared camera to detect rodents? I'm trying to figure out where flying squirrels are entering my cabin roof or walls. Please don't tell me about traps, poisons, electronics, strobe lights, etc. I'm interested only in use of infrared for detection purposes. [more inside]
Help a battered teacher
A pupil at my Mum's school head-butted her today. She lost a tooth. She doesn't like teaching, and I don't want her to have to go back to that school ever again... [more inside]
posted by godawful at 12:18 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by godawful at 12:18 PM PST - 19 comments
Help me find a good chocolate bar...
Sugar Filter: I'm looking for chocolate bars to use as favors for my wedding and I need some suggestions! [more inside]
posted by catfood at 12:06 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by catfood at 12:06 PM PST - 23 comments
Work-related travel expenses on my personal credit card?
Is it unreasonable for me to be unwilling to put work-related travel expenses on my personal credit card? [more inside]
posted by macinchik at 11:37 AM PST - 34 comments
posted by macinchik at 11:37 AM PST - 34 comments
U.S. House of Representatives Popular Vote?
Where can I find an official source for popular vote results for U.S. House of Representatives elections? [more inside]
2DD floppies?
Does anyone still make 720K 2DD floppies? If so, where can I get some?
posted by monkey closet at 11:35 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by monkey closet at 11:35 AM PST - 16 comments
Rolling Stones Airline Commercial
TV Commercial Filter: I swear that "You can't always get what you want" by the Rolling Stones was in an Airline Commercial a couple years ago, but I can't seem to validate this claim using my Google skillz.
$42 per second.
What will happen to cities if a pandemic occurs?
What will happen to cities if a pandemic occurs? [more inside]
Web Hosting 101
For those who pay for web hosting: I'm about to look for my first web host. What information, be it about privacy, or questions to ask, or really anything, should I have/look for as I shop around? I'll gladly take anything, I'm quite green.
How best to research a potential employer?
What's the best way to go about researching a potential new employer? [more inside]
posted by blingblong at 10:30 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by blingblong at 10:30 AM PST - 10 comments
wryneck?
When I was in jr high I had wry neck. The pain is intense and you can not move your head. Anyway, two other times I believe it has come back. I did not return to the doctor. The second time was years ago when I fell on some ice. This time I think it's because I started lifting weights again (after a long time off) and I dorked something up in there. The pain is almost as intense but extends a little down in to back behind the shoulder. It takes a few days before the pain lets up enough to be manageable but even after a weak I can turn my head and still feel it. There is also like a "click" or twitch or something when I move my head a certain way. What should I do about this? Is it worth going to the doctor and paying some money for them to tell me what? Deal with it? What kind of exercise can I do for those muscles? The only thing I do is pop tylenol (how much can you really take before it dorks your liver?) and take long hot showers.
HTML help
Is there a site on the internet where I can type in an html tag or attribute and get an explanation of what it does?
Oh my God, my hair.
I have blonde highlights - well, I *had* blonde highlights, until I used my friend's color depositing shampoo... [more inside]
posted by KAS at 9:14 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by KAS at 9:14 AM PST - 17 comments
overnight in Vancouver BC
Fake MySpace Profiles
Are fake MySpace profiles illegal? [more inside]
Quit Claim Deeds and Income Taxes
Taxfilter: This year I used a simple quit claim deed to share ownership of my home with my SO. Now that I'm filling our our income tax returns, I need to know if this impacts either reutrn. [ for reference, I'm in Florida ] [more inside]
posted by gyrom at 8:38 AM PST - 1 comment
posted by gyrom at 8:38 AM PST - 1 comment
Trying to find obscure 80's tune
Obscure 80's tune--been looking for an answer for years! I used to be a DJ, and play a track by a guy who *sounded* like Springsteen. (Trust me, this wasn't Bruce) The only thing I have to go on is partial lyrics: "...what's it gonna be tonight? Red wine, maybe white. And if we're gonna fight, then we're gonna fight...(something something) down on the corner..."
I *think* the name of the track was "On the Corner". (No, not CCR!) [more inside]
No YOU are the sexy
I'm looking to name a script for an adult movie. Help! [more inside]
posted by Astro Zombie at 8:28 AM PST - 27 comments
posted by Astro Zombie at 8:28 AM PST - 27 comments
Singing with the choir
Looking for pop music in the last 20 years that make use of a choir where normally it is just a single singer, examples below.
U2 - Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
Natasha Bedingfield - Unwritten
Madonna - Like a Prayer
Rolling Stones - Can't Always Get What You Want
New Lacie hard drive not recognized - OSX
Lacie hard drive problem - Mac OS Panther. For the past couple days, I was ripping CDs as MP3s via iTunes and writing them to my Lacie 160 Gig Firewire hard drive (the Porsche one). This morning, the drive "is unreadable by Mac OSX..." What gives? [more inside]
plumb dumb housing aplomb
De-leaded Apartments in Boston: What's the Scoop? [more inside]
Wirless VGA Connection
Any way to wirelessly enable the VGA port on my LCD television for photo slideshows? [more inside]
Cheap safety razor in Toronto
Where can I get a safety razor in Toronto? [more inside]
Strip email attachments based on the subject line?
Email attachments - I want to strip attachments based on the email subject line and then save the attachment to disk under Linux or using Outlook. How can I do this? [more inside]
posted by gd779 at 6:22 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by gd779 at 6:22 AM PST - 9 comments
Hybrid music?
MusicFilter: I really seem to have a thing for bands that combine two vastly different genres. For example, Dimmu Borgir combines an orchestra and a death metal band to form an excellent mix of metal + symphonic. What other bands should I check out? [more inside]
Trac Off Light
On the way to work today a light on my car said "trac off." Is this a serious issue to the point that I need to take my car to get looked at?
posted by superbird at 5:04 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by superbird at 5:04 AM PST - 11 comments
china news
Your suggestions for China news sites in English (Chinese equivalents of Al-Jazeera, CNN, BBC, etc) and/or any other good sources of China news? [more inside]
posted by Voyageman at 3:15 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by Voyageman at 3:15 AM PST - 4 comments
How do I make a t-shirt softer?
January 29
I'm looking for chant-like, repetitive pop music.
I'm looking for repetitive/chant-like pop music. [more inside]
I don't know art, but I know what I like
How do I listen to an APE file?
How do I listen to an APE file? [more inside]
Enable screen resize?
I have a 1024x768 resolution. When I run programs which are native to 800x600, instead of stretching to fit the whole screen, they show in 1024x768, but in a small box in the middle of my screen with a huge black border. The same thing happens when I manually change my resolution to 800x600 - resolution stays the same, but the viewable area shrinks, leaving a small rectangle in the middle and a large blank space around it. How can I fix this? [more inside]
posted by djgh at 10:16 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by djgh at 10:16 PM PST - 8 comments
What should I do with my old magazines?
I am a magazine addict. [more inside]
A collage montage...
I am looking to order prints of various album covers for a collage to go on an empty wall. Advice is needed on some of the logistics. [more inside]
How do I get a lifetime subscription to Harper's?
When I was a (very) broke college student, I somehow scrounged enough money together to pay for a one year subscription to Harper's magazine. At one point they offered me a lifetime subscription for a few hundred dollars, but I did not even have enough money to pay the rent... much less a lifetime sub to a magazine. Many years have now passed, and I have tried to no avail to get them to make the "lifetime sub" offer again, now that I can afford it. How do I get them to offer me a lifetime sub again? [more inside]
posted by crazyray at 9:00 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by crazyray at 9:00 PM PST - 10 comments
Give the signal.
My significant other and myself find ourselves in social situations that we'd rather not be in. [more inside]
CUT THE HIPPIE KID'S HAIR
Behold! I am one of those increasingly multiplying long haired adolescent boys! I NEED A HAIRCUT! [more inside]
Relocting playlists in iTunes?
Moving iTunes Playlists? [more inside]
30th Birthday embarrassment...
Maximum embarrassment for a younger sister's 30th birthday? [more inside]
Table tennis?
Table tennis? [more inside]
Talking about affairs
My friend's wife is having an affair. What are the prospects at this point for my friend? [more inside]
Hebrew input support in X
How do I add a foreign language (Hebrew) input to X, and how do I switch keyboard layouts? This was easy to set up in Gnome and KDE, but I've since left those for Fluxbox, which doesn't (seem to) have a proprietary configurator. I'm running Debian/Testing, xorg 6.8.2dfsg.
posted by ori at 4:46 PM PST - 1 comment
posted by ori at 4:46 PM PST - 1 comment
Help me not be bored on the weekend
I am always bored on the weekends. I like to be really busy all of the time, but I am not very good at finding things that I enjoy that aren't also expensive (I have very little disposable income). Also, I dislike doing things alone, but I'm single and most of my friends are in relationships and hang out with their sig other on the weekend. What do YOU do on the weekends? I'm one of those people who likes work-type things more than play, but I don't really want to get a part-time job or anything. I guess what I'm saying is that I like things that are challenging and "suck you in."
Inhibitory post synaptic effects in the PNS?
Biopsychology extra credit question and I have no idea...
"Why do you suppose activation of the first synapse of the parasympathetic nervous system produces excitatory post synaptic effects, but activation at some target organs produce inhibitory post synaptic effects (i.e. slowing down organ activity)?"
posted by j-urb at 4:33 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by j-urb at 4:33 PM PST - 10 comments
Tuxedo-friendly group dining in Austin, TX
I'm looking for a Tuxedo-friendly restaurant in Austin (preferably in or around Downtown) that can accommodate a group of 8-10 people. I'm looking to spend $60/couple. Thanks!
I sell. He pays. He disappears. When can I keep his money?
Someone purchased a car from me and never picked it up. How long must I wait before I'm legally entitled to keep his money? [more inside]
javascrtipt access to style sheets.
javascript question: im looking for a way to access the style sheet text in firefox. [more inside]
posted by Tryptophan-5ht at 4:19 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Tryptophan-5ht at 4:19 PM PST - 6 comments
Straight to video filter
Help me find the title of a movie about some friends that have a contest to see who can be the most sucessful. [more inside]
posted by hokie409 at 4:17 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by hokie409 at 4:17 PM PST - 2 comments
Best band-aid ever?
What is the best band-aid ever? (In terms of effectiveness, not-falling-off-ness, etc)
UnknownPort Filter: (Dell Advanced Port Replicator)
What is this port? It's on my Dell Advanced Port Replicator. I can't find any mention of it... http://flickr.com/photos/hatsix/92816980/ (p.s. the bottom one is of course a USB port... I'm looking for the upper one)
posted by hatsix at 3:57 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by hatsix at 3:57 PM PST - 11 comments
Help moving TypePad to Movable Type?
I am looking to switch my blog to TypePad a hosted Movable Type, but am having problems transferring the style sheet. [more inside]
It's time to give up on yanking them.
Is it possible to dye only the few white hairs I have, without also dying my very dark brown hair? [more inside]
Unsealed fridge contributing to high electricity bill?
How much electricity is wasted from a fridge that isn't sealed properly? [more inside]
What's the difference between House and Trance?
What's the difference between House and Trance? [more inside]
fly-by video search
Can anyone point me to hi resolution fly-by videos in quicktime? I'm looking for nature-scenery-lanscape flying, but google is not being responsive.
Would you want to know the gender of your baby before (s)he was born?
Would you want to know the gender of your baby before (s)he was born? Why or why not? Help my friends decide.
Help translate this message.
Please help me translate this message into as many languages as possible: "This is an important notice. Please have it translated." [more inside]
posted by Civil_Disobedient at 2:32 PM PST - 51 comments
posted by Civil_Disobedient at 2:32 PM PST - 51 comments
Mailbox Obligations
I backed into this woman's mailbox about eight months ago and now she wants me to pay for it. What am I legally/socially obligated to do? [more inside]
Where do I find sweatshop-free shoes?
Where can I find nice athletic shoes (skate, running, or basketball shoes) that are sweatshop free? [more inside]
How far down can a cat jump without getting hurt?
How far down will/can a cat jump? Mine is up on a shelf 7/8 feet off the floor and I'm wondering if its worth distressing her and hauling her down or just let her get bored and get down herself. [more inside]
posted by gilsonal at 1:31 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by gilsonal at 1:31 PM PST - 16 comments
Has TaxCut adopted AOL's marketing scheme?
I received an unsolicited copy of TaxCut in the mail. Has anyone else? Am I just lucky, or is something up? [more inside]
posted by clearlynuts at 1:23 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by clearlynuts at 1:23 PM PST - 17 comments
Comparison of 4 GPS Systems requested.
Need your assistance in comparing 4 vehicle GPS systems before purchasing one of them. Units include Garmin Streetpilot C340, C330, Magellan RoadMap 360, and TomTom Go 700. Pl provide feed back on screen size and ease of viewing while driving, anti-glare sceen, backlight at night for viewing, ease of use. Your pro and cons would be appreciated. If you have a unit not mentioned but believe it is better than those listed above, let me know. Leaving soon on a trip and your responses would be appreciated ASAP. Thank you.
Googleads Alternatives
I'm *considering* dropping Googleads from my site because of their dealings with China. Should I stand up for free speech and drop them?
Can someone recommend alternatives to Google Ads for my site?
Can someone recommend alternatives to Google Ads for my site?
Gift for someone who can't accept gifts?
EtiquetteFilter: what to give someone who's not allowed to accept gifts? [more inside]
posted by ClarissaWAM at 11:47 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by ClarissaWAM at 11:47 AM PST - 18 comments
How do I get gasoline out of my clothes?
How do I get gasoline out of my clothes? [more inside]
posted by luneray at 11:20 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by luneray at 11:20 AM PST - 8 comments
What is the name of this crazy-new spreadsheet?
What is the heck of the name of this crazy-new spreadsheet? [more inside]
posted by Tacodog at 10:30 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by Tacodog at 10:30 AM PST - 12 comments
Practical military graduation gift
Help me select a useful gift for my daughter's graduation from Army chemical school ... [more inside]
Microsoft office keyboard shortcut problem?
Can you solve my frustrating microsoft office keyboard shortcut customization problem? [more inside]
posted by betterton at 9:40 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by betterton at 9:40 AM PST - 4 comments
Burnt expensive pot. Sad.
Is my (month-old, Christmas gift from my mom) Le Creuset dutch oven still usable? [more inside]
MXL 990
I dropped my MXL 990 condenser mic. The grill is slightly dented and the capsule inside has come loose. Can I repair it myself? Can I get it repaired in London? [more inside]
How do I teach my child a foreign language?
How to teach my child a foreign language (English)? [more inside]
posted by davar at 8:39 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by davar at 8:39 AM PST - 21 comments
perianal cyst treament options?
perianal cyst treatment. I have a perianal cyst which periodically becomes inflamed and then returns to normal. I usually get a prescription from the doctor for an antibiotic which helps reduce the inflammation. I take fiber supplements to loosen the stools so bowel movements are not so painful. I have recently had an inflammation which hasn't responded as quickly as usual. I'm aware that surgery is the treatment of choice for this problem however I've had a number of surgeries in the last 5 years that make me very reluctant to once again return to the hospital. I've had triple bypass surgery, emergency surgery for a ruptured appendix, a carotid scraping which was somewhat bungled and resulted in my losing my voice for 6 months, shoulder surgeries... well you get the picture. I'm looking for recommendations to alleviate the pain and help treat this without surgery at this time, such as sitz baths etc... I just can't bear the thought of another surgery right now.
Can multiple 5.8GHz cordless phone sets co-exist?
Can two separate 5.8GHz cordless phones co-exist in a home? [more inside]
What was my friend's "most disturbing movie ever seen?"
What was my friend's "most disturbing movie ever seen?" [more inside]
Identify this alien-related mid-eighties children's TV show
Help me figure out the name of an alien-related mid-eighties children's TV show... [more inside]
posted by greycap at 7:01 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by greycap at 7:01 AM PST - 3 comments
very short stay apartments in Chicago and Toronto
I take a lot of short business trips and I don't really like hotels that much. I would prefer to stay in an apartment. Does anyone know of a nationwide group which rents apartments for just a few days? Failing that, such a group in Chicago or Toronto would be great. In Montreal I found a hotel that had some apartments in a building around the corner, and that was a pretty good solution.
change font family on osx fonts.
Fonts in Mac OSX. I have 4 TTF fonts which should belong to the same font family, but don't. How do I combine them into one family? [more inside]
Which are the best search engines that aren't Google or Yahoo?
Which are the best search engines that aren't Google or Yahoo? I want to find one that is good for searching but which also isn't in the business of turning this into this. [more inside]
How can I avoid drinking and still have a social/dating life?
I have a urinary tract disorder that makes it difficult for me to enjoy alcohol. How can I keep this from affecting my social/dating life?
Warning: [more inside] contains discussion of my "man parts." [more inside]
Help me find some goals.
Help me get out of a rut. [more inside]
Lever-driven clock
WoodenClockFilter
Saw a link a few months ago, lost it now. Guy who built a wooden clock with no gears, ONLY LEVERS. Help me find it again. [more inside]
posted by asavage at 1:19 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by asavage at 1:19 AM PST - 10 comments
January 28
Can I use my academic discount?
Can I use an academic discount on software and hardware that I eventually will use to generate money? [more inside]
posted by visual mechanic at 9:25 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by visual mechanic at 9:25 PM PST - 23 comments
Sending off gift for deployed-to-Iraq Nat'l Guardsman?
My friend is being deployed to Iraq and I want to get him a nice sending-off gift, something that will help make the year suck a little less. Ideas?
Will Apple print iPhoto books with nudity in them?
Will I have any problems with getting Apple to print an iPhoto bound book with nothing but nudie pictures? [more inside]
posted by ColdChef at 7:46 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by ColdChef at 7:46 PM PST - 10 comments
Personal experiences with middle-eastern languages?
I'm hoping to start learning a middle-eastern language [more inside]
posted by saraswati at 7:35 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by saraswati at 7:35 PM PST - 8 comments
Shortwave Noise Filter (literally).
ShortWaveFilter (literally): My outboard noise canceller is actually increasing the noise... [more inside]
posted by mykescipark at 7:31 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by mykescipark at 7:31 PM PST - 5 comments
Who fired the first musical shot?
[TriviaFilter] What could be considered the first insult/dis/call-out song? [more inside]
posted by weirdoactor at 6:17 PM PST - 35 comments
posted by weirdoactor at 6:17 PM PST - 35 comments
What kind of cookware should I buy?
What cookware should I buy? I've always had cheap non-stick cookware. I'm looking to buy my cookware for life, and I think I'll lose the teflon. Help me choose. [more inside]
All I want is my music back.
Partition Magic Tragic destroyed a partition on my hard drive, is there anyway to get the data off of it? [more inside]
Can protein powder go off?
A while ago I bought some protein powder; work and study conspired against me and it never got used. The best before date is February. My question is will the expiry of the best before date make it any less effective? Is it possible for it to go off?
posted by Rc at 5:45 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Rc at 5:45 PM PST - 7 comments
Wordpress spam comments don't disappear from Recent Comments
I have a WordPress blog (linked on my profile page if that's helpful). It is set up to notify me when there are comments on postings. I've been getting spam comments and deleting them. They disappear from the post where they appeared. However, they DON'T disappear from the "recent comments" module on my homepage. This module contains a link to the spam URLs they are propagating. I know some SQL but almost no PHP. Is this a common problem? Any suggestions?
Looking to buy a shortwave radio in Australia
I'm looking to buy a decent shortwave radio in Australia. [more inside]
posted by tomble at 5:09 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by tomble at 5:09 PM PST - 2 comments
Where to buy a Powerbook power supply?
Where can I buy a power supply for a Macintosh Powerbook WallStreet?
Suddenly the whole Internet is emphasized. Why?
Why is my entire Internet suddenly showing up in italics? [more inside]
posted by Famous at 4:48 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Famous at 4:48 PM PST - 6 comments
Take Me I'm Yours
Who did the Pet Shop Boys-esque cover of Take Me, I'm Yours? I thought I heard a spacey, warm new wave version of it awhile back, but it definitely wasn't the bouncy Squeeze version. Maybe I'm imagining things. The Wiki article says there were several covers done.
Missing Pentium 4 Pins
I am missing two pins from my Pentium 4 3.06 (478)CPU... Can it still work? [more inside]
Is there electromagnetic field in the Prius?
Anyone has information on possible electromagnetic field inside the Prius (Toyota Hybrid) from the large battery pack?
Trying to do a print-to-tape using Sony Vegas
caught in print-to-tape trap. [more inside]
Data on Tums during pregnancy?
Calcium carbonate (Tums) during pregnancy: [more inside]
posted by moira at 3:41 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by moira at 3:41 PM PST - 17 comments
Which is safest? Air or ground?
Is it true that commercial airlines are safer than cars or is this just one of those things that people say? [more inside]
posted by crapples at 3:16 PM PST - 30 comments
posted by crapples at 3:16 PM PST - 30 comments
Open Source Web Service Tools?
Recommended open-source development tools for web services? [more inside]
posted by middleclasstool at 2:38 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by middleclasstool at 2:38 PM PST - 9 comments
Blackboard Snapshot
Does a program exist that will download all documents and files available on a blackboard site? [more inside]
Where can I find digitized, downloadable print advertisements that are free for academic purposes?
Where can I find digitized, downloadable print advertisements that are free for academic purposes? [more inside]
posted by Bryan Behrenshausen at 1:38 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Bryan Behrenshausen at 1:38 PM PST - 5 comments
don't panic, kernel
Mac OS X 10.4.4: Disk Warrior or Tech Tool Pro or neither? mac [more inside]
Birth Control conspiracy
Planned Parenthood wanted to put birth control in the water supply. [more inside]
Compiling contacts by label in Gmail?
I dutifully label "conversations" in Gmail, and would now like to e-mail everyone with whom I've ever corresponded with on one such labeled topic. Is there any way to automatically generate a huge cc/bcc list from all the conversations under a label?
Why don't commercial TV networks replay their prime time shows in the overnight hours?
Why don't commercial TV networks replay their prime time shows in the overnight hours? [more inside]
posted by Saucy Intruder at 11:21 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by Saucy Intruder at 11:21 AM PST - 13 comments
What's the name of the asterisks that divide chapters?
Books are divided into chapters. Is there a name for the row of asterisks that divides a chapter? [more inside]
posted by hoverboards don't work on water at 11:20 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by hoverboards don't work on water at 11:20 AM PST - 17 comments
Basketball players wearing masks?
I was at a college women's basketball game last night, and two of the players had on clear plastic masks covering the top half of their faces. Any idea why?
Why are my cats different?
Why does cat A have evil red eyes when I photograph her and cat B have evil green eyes when I photograph her?
Cool threads to buy online?
Sightseeing In New Brunswick and Nova Scotia
Driving from MA to NS. Sights? [more inside]
iPodding With The Stars
I have a 3G iPod 20GB, been working great for 2 years now. I am an avid song rater, and I always find myself going to rate songs, only to find out I already rated them! (I have my iPod docked in my car so its easy to rate songs while listening).
So, is there a software hack out there that will allow me to see the rating of a song while it is playing?
posted by Chuck Cheeze at 9:27 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by Chuck Cheeze at 9:27 AM PST - 7 comments
I need a big suit, fast...
I need a suit quickly by mail order in the UK. I'm a large man. Help! [more inside]
transcode files from flac and shn to aac or mp3 using OS X?
How to transcode files from flac and shn to aac or mp3 using OS X? What UNIXy tools will help me? [more inside]
posted by nowonmai at 9:04 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by nowonmai at 9:04 AM PST - 7 comments
How to make playlists on my Creative mp3 player
Creative Zen Micro mp3 player help, please. (mi) [more inside]
posted by barjo at 8:16 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by barjo at 8:16 AM PST - 4 comments
Root canal: Now or later?
Root canal: Now or later? [more inside]
Git-R-Done
Mamtakim: Do any native Israelis remember a children's radio show or audio tape in which bacteria living in your mouth sang and talked about the dangers of sweets, sugar, and not brushing your teeth? [more inside]
posted by yonation at 7:26 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by yonation at 7:26 AM PST - 6 comments
How can I display hours and minutes remaining on the Windows XP battery icon?
WindowsXPFilter: How can I make the power meter icon on my new laptop display the time remaining in addition to the percent of battery power left? [more inside]
Super Question
I have a strange question, and maybe an answer, and am questioning whether I made the answer up, or actually read it somewhere...
What does Superman do with his "street clothes" according to the cannon? I have a weird memory, but I may be totally making it up... [more inside]
Changing Drive Assmt for USB CF Reader?
Changing drive letters in Windows 2000 [more inside]
posted by vanoakenfold at 4:03 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by vanoakenfold at 4:03 AM PST - 6 comments
cellphone funkytown
I was just setting an alarm for 08:45 on my cell phone, and as I pressed those numbers, I noticed that the tones were highly reminiscent of the opening notes to "Funkytown". Can anyone teach me to play the rest of the opening to "Funkytown" on my cell phone?
posted by jimmy at 2:54 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by jimmy at 2:54 AM PST - 4 comments
"Hello my baby, hello my honey, hello my sugar pie..."
Does anyone make headphones with a built-in MP3 player?
Does anyone make headphones with a built-in MP3 player? [more inside]
January 27
Unprotecting a TI-83 program?
TI-83 Question. I have a protected program on my calculator and would like to modify it. [more inside]
Help my anxious girlfriend?
How can I help my depressed/anxious girlfriend? [more inside]
Is it safe to give oral sex to someone on antibiotics?
Is it safe to perform oral sex on someone who is taking antibiotics (NOT for an STI)? [more inside]
Should I wax my chest?
Should I wax my chest? [more inside]
Dr. Sexy and Mrs. Hyde
How can I make my wife dress 'attractively/sexier' at work? [more inside]
Mother In Law in debt
Trouble with the in-laws: How can I convince my wife that we should not risk bankrupting ourselves to pay off her mother's credit card debt? What should we do to help them get out without endangering our own financial situation? [more inside]
does therapy work?
What can I expect from going to see someone about my bulimia? Much more inside. [more inside]
Job Description: Travel
What jobs are out there that pay you to travel? [more inside]
Growing up, no one would hold my hand.
Newo Aner
How do I do a convincing New Zealander accent? And how do I do a convincing Australian accent? And how do I manage to not make them sound the same?
Comparing poem translations
I want to build a comparative index of translations for a specific book of poems. How should I do this? [more inside]
The Cask of Amontillado
Many years ago, (late 1950s?) I read in Yankee magazine that the Edgar Allen Poe story "The Cask of Amontillado" was based on an event in Poe's life. The article went something like this: Poe had joined the Army and was stationed at Fort Independence in Boston Harbor. While he was there he heard a tale about a very unpopular officer at the fort that had been walled into a room by some of his men and left to die. When the fort was modified for harbor defense in WW1, the engineers saw a room indicated in the original drawings that did not seem to exist. They broke through the wall at the point where the drawings showed a room and found a skeleton dressed in an Army uniform of the 1830s. Can this be verified or is it BS?
YOUR RESPONSE IS REQUIRED BY LAW
I just opened my mailbox to find a large envelope from the U.S. Census Bureau stamped with this friendly notice: The American Community Survey Form Enclosed - YOUR RESPONSE IS REQUIRED BY LAW
What's the worst that could happen if I don't respond? [more inside]
posted by slhack3r at 5:14 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by slhack3r at 5:14 PM PST - 26 comments
You know that one that goes ba ba baba baba ba ba bam?
Help me appreciate classical music. [more inside]
More Ancient Rome, please.
Thanks to this week's featured article on Wikipedia about the Roman emperor Claudius, I have become obsessed with Ancient Rome, specifically the Julio-Claudian dynasty. [more inside]
posted by interrobang at 4:27 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by interrobang at 4:27 PM PST - 27 comments
Name this cancelled TV show.
I have a friend that's trying to remember the name of a TV show from a few years ago that Fox cancelled abruptly. It was a drama about a family that had moved into a fire station and was having financial problems trying to rebuild it. [more inside]
posted by bbrown at 3:58 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by bbrown at 3:58 PM PST - 9 comments
Replacement box?
Is there someplace I can go to get a replacement box for the dvd box set I purchased? [more inside]
User agent simulators?
Does anyone know of any "browser simulators" for testing web sites on different user agents? [more inside]
Frell My Citrix Server
Citrix Metaframe XP. I need to disconnect all the clients at a preset time without my involvement at that time. The rest of the server and services needs to stay running, including any Term Serv clients. How?
Acceptable solutions include, but are not limited to, unpublishing the app, disabling the ICA protocol, and stopping the Metaframe server software. Client sessions will need to be forcefully disconnected. Data loss is not a concern.
posted by kc0dxh at 2:30 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by kc0dxh at 2:30 PM PST - 4 comments
Song Question
Song question for my Significant Other... [more inside]
posted by drezdn at 2:05 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by drezdn at 2:05 PM PST - 18 comments
DRAM and Dell
GoddamnIwanttoplayNewPCGamesfilter: DRAM and Dell. [more inside]
posted by Lockeownzj00 at 1:58 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by Lockeownzj00 at 1:58 PM PST - 20 comments
How to pinpoint the source of household mold.
My father has a problem with mold and humidity in his house. It grows copiously on the exterior walls of exactly one bedroom. Condensation appears on the windows, to the extent that there is a puddle of water on the window sill every morning; and this is a year long phenomenon. (Interestingly, the area around the windows does not get moldy. )The humidity in this room is literally palpable. We pulled up the carpet today, but it was always moist to the touch, towels don't dry, etc. The walls have to be cleaned with bleach every month or two.
There is an adjoining bathroom, and we've tried leaving the windows open but it seems to have no effect. In any case, there is another bathroom in the house which in never ventilated and there is practically no mold.
At this point we need to pinpoint the source of the humidity, and why it is only found in this room. Any ideas? If you need more info just ask.
Waking up at 4am yet still being human
I'd love to be able to wake up at 4am every day... think of how much I could accomplish! But I also love those evening activities of going to concerts and watching movies and having dinner with my wife. Has anyone figured out a way around this? Is a daily "power nap" the answer? [more inside]
Help me count hits and track referrers on my LiveJournal site.
A colleague of mine, as well as a fellow blogger, used BlogFlux's MapStats to track hits and referring addresses with his TypePad site. Now, he's switched over to LiveJournal, which doesn't allow Javascripting, so he's lost the ability to track referring addresses. Does anyone know of a free HTML counter that he can use that will track referrers? He's found some HTML counters that can log hits, and some others that can track referrers with Java, but he's looking for the best of both worlds. Thoughts?
LA, televised car chases and OJ
Almost twelve years ago, did you watch OJ's drive in the White Bronco? I didn't, but have a couple questions. [more inside]
Craigslist clone?
Is there any good Craigslist clone software? [more inside]
Opening video files as streaming URLs in Firefox/Zoom Player
I want to set up Firefox and Zoom Player (or any other good media player) so that when I click on a .mpg or .wmv link, it starts streaming in my media player. I don't want it to download first. [more inside]
External RSS to HTML?
What are various methods of displaying external RSS feeds on my site? [more inside]
One Good Job Deserves Another
How can my housemate turn down a job offer he's verbally accepted?
So my housemate (not me...I wish) was offered a job this fall at Bank of America after doing an internship in cash equities sales there last summer. He verbally accepted it but hasn't submitted the signed contract yet. While he liked what he was doing he wasn't completely smitten, so this winter he interviewed for other jobs at various firms and today landed a job as a consultant at Bain. How can he gracefully get out of the BoA job without pissing too many people off or facing potential sanctions? [more inside]
posted by reflexed at 12:48 PM PST - 30 comments
posted by reflexed at 12:48 PM PST - 30 comments
Baby teeth at 26.
I recently found out at the dentist's office that I have "retained deciduous teeth." (I still have a bunch of baby molars, and their adult counterparts are still up in my face and behind my furthest-back current teeth) I have to go in for more x-rays next month, but the dentist mentioned orthodontics and seemed amazed by the whole thing, so now I'm anxious. Anyone ever deal with this?
Help me build my Mozart CD collection
Inspired by the 250th anniversary of his birth, I want to put together a nice collection of Mozart's music. However, I have no idea where to start. Can anyone recommend favorite recordings of Mozart's music for me to start with?
New PC laptop
New laptop filter. If you were going to purchase a new PC laptop - at the high end of the spectrum - which one would you pull the trigger on? primarily a desktop replacement - wide screen and bright screen, good graphics card are the most important features [more inside]
Has anyone ever successfully revived a hard drive after it started making that dreaded metallic clicking sound?
Has anyone ever successfully revived a hard drive after it started making that dreaded metallic clicking sound? I've already tried whacking it, and putting it in the freezer. Any novel ideas out there before I add it to my paper weight collection?
Can static electricity start a fire in my bed?
Can static electricity within one's bedding be harmful? [more inside]
posted by justonegirl at 11:49 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by justonegirl at 11:49 AM PST - 13 comments
What's this music?
What is this piece of music? (1.5 MB MP3, twiddly Moby-ish instrumental, though I don't think it's him). [more inside]
posted by cillit bang at 11:23 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by cillit bang at 11:23 AM PST - 9 comments
What is that behind Jim Morrison?
I need help identifying an obscure, ancient-looking sculpture. A picture of it appears pinned to the inside of a door in a photo of Jim Morrison holding a gas mask. Here is the photo of Jim
My interest is in the photo over his left shoulder. Try not to be distracted by the one over his right shoulder.
If you crop out the item and turn it right-side up, you get this.
So, all you classical history buffs, recognize the statue?? [more inside]
posted by swlabr at 11:01 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by swlabr at 11:01 AM PST - 12 comments
Awesome Harmonica Songs?
I want to make a mix CD of songs with harmonica in them for a friend of mine. What's your favorite? [more inside]
seeking free tax advice?
Seeking reliable, free-to-no-cost tax advice. [more inside]
posted by TeamBilly at 10:39 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by TeamBilly at 10:39 AM PST - 7 comments
Experience with online counseling/therapy?
Does anyone have experience with online counseling/therapy, either from the giving or receiving end? What was good or bad about your experience? [more inside]
Can ironing kill you?
Can using an electric iron for a long period of time and then washing your hands with cold water (or opening a refrigerator and standing in front of it) kill you?
I know this question sounds whacky... more inside-> [more inside]
Best pre-puking practices? (Non alcohol related, non bulimia related)
A stomach bug is making its way through my system and the puking part is approaching. Best pre-puking practices? [more inside]
posted by poppo at 10:01 AM PST - 45 comments
posted by poppo at 10:01 AM PST - 45 comments
Can social bookmarking services prevent a bookmark from becoming dead links?
Can social bookmarking services prevent a bookmark from becoming dead links? [more inside]
Tell me about your malaria.
Does anyone have a personal experience with malaria? [more inside]
How to motivate myself to go to bed?
How can I better motivate myself to go to bed and not browse the web, play Xbox, watch TV, etc?
posted by joshua at 8:13 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by joshua at 8:13 AM PST - 24 comments
What's the name of this French Jazz-Trip-Pop album and band?
Around 2000, there was an album released from a French band that sounded like what would happen if Kind Of Blue Miles Davis and Portishead were to meet in a dark alley and get on really well. (In fact, that's basically the description given by Other Music ages ago, when I purchased the album.)
I managed to lose it within a month and it's been bothering me for the last four or five years. I remember that the cover was blue and I really liked the record and that's basically it Any help, members of the green?
posted by beaucoupkevin at 8:04 AM PST - 32 comments
posted by beaucoupkevin at 8:04 AM PST - 32 comments
5 hours at the San José, Costa Rica, airport.
My gorgeous wife and myself will have a 5 hour stopover in San José, Costa Rica (from 1:25pm to 6:10 pm). Is it worth it to go into town, grab some lunch and hang out, or should we just hole up at the airport and gaze vacantly into space? If we head into town, whither shall we go?
Omooo? Ah-mu? oh-MO?
How do you pronounce Omoo?
Botanicals gift ideas
Botanicals Gift: I'm looking for aromatic gifts made from botanicals (especially flowers) that go beyond lotions, candles, etc. [more inside]
posted by defreckled at 6:08 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by defreckled at 6:08 AM PST - 10 comments
Affordable Ireland Accomodations
Traveling to Ireland in Sept. Will be renting a car in Dublin and seeing the countryside for a week. Any suggestions for affordable (<100 eu per person per night) castle accommodations? Recommendations on B&B's also welcome. Also, what are the must-see, non-"touristy" attractions.
posted by unccivil at 6:03 AM PST - 27 comments
posted by unccivil at 6:03 AM PST - 27 comments
Did Napoleon say this?
January 26
How much money is there?
Some friends and I had a rather long, somewhat alcohol-fueled debate and could come to no real conclusion to the question "how much money is there in the world"? [more inside]
Radio Shack Smack
Is it possible for Radio Shack to "not guarantee" an "allocated" online order can be cancelled? [more inside]
College troubles
I'm halfway through my first year of college and things are not going well. [more inside]
Limited liability?
ApartmentFilter: Is it financially safe to not clean up impeccably when moving out of an apartment, or will a landlord normally go after you for money over and above the security deposit, if they think enough work was involved? [more inside]
Good pen for a pocket notebook?
Not to be a total "hipster doofus" (are we still using that one?), but I got a pocket-sized Moleskine for Christmas, and I'd like to get a pen that would be forever with it. Like, hooked onto the cover or something, so that I always have a pen with my notebook. Suggestions?
Bathroom Remodeling: What is the best order for tub/tile/sink?
Bathroom remodeling - which comes first? Tile, toilet, floor tile, sink, tub? Also we have a non-standard sized tub area (damn do-it-yourselfers built this house). [more inside]
Is my throat abnormally suggestible?
Why is it that I feel nauseated when I hear other people rattle their phlegm (you know, that pre-loogie sound), but my own throat feels somehow "better" when I hear someone else clearing his?
posted by kittyprecious at 7:29 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by kittyprecious at 7:29 PM PST - 8 comments
How does the trademark system work?
I run a small local computer repair business. I have a website and i have acquired a DBA (assumed name) in the name that i use for my business. the problem is that my website, lets call it computer repair man for example, i own THECOMPUTERREPAIRMAN.com. the site without the word "the" infront of it is taken by someone else. If they havent trademarked "computer repairman" can I? Or if they were using it first without TM do they still have the rights to it? If they have already done it, can i trademark "the computer repairman"? How else can i protect my companies identity??
should i opt for auto insurance when renting a car?
i will be renting a car while on vacation in arizona next week. should i opt for the auto insurance? i currently own a car and have both liability and collision insurance. i live in massachusetts, if that makes a difference.
Losing papers and numbers
I have a campus job delivering newspapers, and must keep track of how many were left over from last week as well. The problem has two facets: one, I sometimes forget how many I just picked up less than 5 seconds after picking it up. I normally do not have a problem with this, except with names. Two, I lose the sheets where I record the numbers about one out of every two weeks. [more inside]
anyone out the REALLY like Ike?
Did Dwight Eisenhower ever say this about leadership... "I'm not sure how to define it, but I know it when I see it"? [more inside]
posted by peppermint22 at 5:57 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by peppermint22 at 5:57 PM PST - 15 comments
Are guns more available than they used to be?
Where can I find out information about gun availability. I recently heard that handguns are no more available than they ever have been, but that doesn't seem right. I found some stats on the Department of Justice site, but these stats don't exactly cover what I'm looking for. It seems to me that over time, there would of course be more guns available, since guns don't stop working and more are always being made. Unless guns are destroyed, it seems the numbers are always going to rise.
Things to do in or near Santa Cruz, California on a weekend?
Things to do in or near Santa Cruz, California on a weekend? [more inside]
2 Chileans in Miami
My lovely wife and I will be spending about a week in Miami starting next week. What should we see, where should we go? [more inside]
Pesky Powerbook power/pointer problems
Mac NotWorkingLikeItShouldFilter: PB 12”: i) Pointer disappears upon closing mac after connected to video projector/monitor. ii) Battery not registering charge loss – machine shuts down unexpectedly. Haylp! [more inside]
What key is Happy Birthday in?
In what key do you sing Happy Birthday? [more inside]
Trippy SF book from the 70s
I'm trying to remember the name of a trippy science fiction book from the 70s, I think. [more inside]
posted by Dag Maggot at 3:39 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by Dag Maggot at 3:39 PM PST - 17 comments
Friendly concern?
How do I tell a friend her email sig is really annoying? [more inside]
posted by The Jesse Helms at 3:15 PM PST - 32 comments
posted by The Jesse Helms at 3:15 PM PST - 32 comments
Submandibular What?
Is this my submandibular salivary gland and why does it hurt when I'm sick? [more inside]
posted by onhazier at 2:50 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by onhazier at 2:50 PM PST - 9 comments
Excel-fu needed.
Excel problem. How do I convert the following number format.
106026 where from left - first digit is CENTURY. Next two are YEAR and last three are JULIAN DAY. So last example is CENTURY 1, YEAR 06, and 26th Julian day of the year.
I would like to convert to to mm/dd/yy. Anyone have good Excel-fu for this?
posted by thimk at 2:37 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by thimk at 2:37 PM PST - 10 comments
Help me pick a webhost
Yet another request for help selecting a web host - but this one's a little different. I'm not trying to move a small personal site but something bigger. [more inside]
posted by mikel at 2:19 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by mikel at 2:19 PM PST - 16 comments
Blackberry lawsuit question
Will our business be impacted if RIM loses the blackberry lawsuit? [more inside]
Does anyone else remember the fake Bowie alterego, the Bucktoothed Wizard?
Inspired by this post regarding the early days of our beloved Leper Messiah, does anyone know how I might find images or footage of a late '90s Conan O'Brien sketch that included a fictional David Bowie alterego named the Bucktoothed Wizard? [more inside]
Looking for books or resources on basic practical graph theory
Graph theory seems hot right now. Don't know much about it, though. If one wanted to learn some of the most practical, useable, and interesting results from the field where would one turn? Bonus points for applicability in social sciences and/or web apps. And, tangentially, if one was potentially interested in focusing on graph theory and the social sciences, where would one look at grad school? [more inside]
posted by namespan at 12:59 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by namespan at 12:59 PM PST - 12 comments
I hate to ruin a good chili with excess cheese just because I'm too weak for it!
Is there an easy yardstick for judging spiciness pre-cooking? Especially re: chili recipes [more inside]
posted by e^2 at 12:06 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by e^2 at 12:06 PM PST - 18 comments
What happened to the coin-op videogame industry?
What exactly happened to the coin-op videogame industry? [more inside]
Is this a legal HR practice?
HR Question: My company currently pays 100% of our health insurance premiums, even for dependents. However, due to rising costs, they must amend this. The current plan is to cover 50% of the health insurance premium, including dependents, the employee to cover the rest. The kicker and question I have about the legality is this: [more inside]
This question is longer than most of my fiction.
What's the best way (non-spam) way to market a flash/micro fiction publication and community? (no, there are no gratuitous self-links inside) [more inside]
posted by aebaxter at 11:03 AM PST - 1 comment
posted by aebaxter at 11:03 AM PST - 1 comment
Dance game for GameCube?
We have a family GameCube and the kids want a dance game. Apparently Dance Dance Revolution Mario Mix will be unavailable in North America for several months, and when I go to Best Buy and look at all of the stuff I feel old and confused. Could you suggest a good GC compatible dance pad (that I could pick up retail) as well as DDR-type titles for the GC so my kids can get happy? Thanks --chris
Napping at the job
Help me sleep at my desk... [more inside]
Too.many.choices.
Digital camera upgrade! My Canon S400 is slowly dying and now is the time to start exploring options and saving. Sorry if this topic seems rehashed but the most pertinent thread I can find is two years old (ancient in terms of technology I think). [more inside]
It's not how big it is, it's how you use it
Getting a USB drive - should it be flash memory or mini hard drive? [more inside]
Recipes needed for a family gathering
I'm planning a menu for a family do (12 to 20 people expected) and I need three specific types of recipes. [more inside]
Campus activism event ideas and advice
What are the most successful/engaging/popular events you've seen put on by campus activist groups? Any general tips for organization or planning? A new campus pro-choice group has sprung up to fill an ideological void, and a friend is running the show. [more inside]
Joint tenancy or percentage interest?
I'm refinancing investment property with my fiancé. The deed is currently 100% in my name, and the bank wants her name to go on the deed before loaning the money. We have a choice of Joint Tenancy or specifying a percentage interest. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each choice?
posted by letitrain at 9:37 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by letitrain at 9:37 AM PST - 8 comments
3D Printing Online
3D printing. Does anyone offer it online, at a consumer level price, in the UK? [more inside]
Breakdown cover needed for roadtrip?
I'm taking a roadtrip (Davis, CA to Vancouver, Canada) in a 20yr old car with 115,000 miles. I think it would be wise to get breakdown insurance.
What companies provide this service? [more inside]
posted by xoe26 at 9:21 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by xoe26 at 9:21 AM PST - 8 comments
LA Days on Foot
LAonFootFilter: my friend in LA (West Hollywood) is having guests next week who don't drive, so he's looking for ideas for places he can drop them off in the morning before work (in Santa Monica), reasonably leave them there for the whole day, and pick them up at night (or perhaps they could cab home). [more inside]
Matrimonyugh
I have a fun idea for a snarky blog, but I have one legality question and one name question. [more inside]
posted by arcticwoman at 9:04 AM PST - 38 comments
posted by arcticwoman at 9:04 AM PST - 38 comments
How to deal with losing health insurance?
I'm about to lose my health insurance. What can I do? [more inside]
What should females where to an interview?
Is it still the case that females must wear skirt suits as opposed to pantsuits to interviews? [more inside]
I need to have a two-word phrase translated into Korean characters.
I need to have a two-word phrase translated into Korean characters. [more inside]
Working Man?
How will grad schools and employers react if I take a year off to work after college? [more inside]
Sanding a floor
It's time to sand and varnish the floor in the front room, ground floor. We'll be replacing a few worn out floorboards but we're not totally confident about the best way to fill the gaps between boards. Some people say use resin, some say use a sawdust/pva mix, some say use filler, some say use wood fillets. The floorboards are 1" thick tongue and groove, solid pine. Any good suggestions? (Based in the UK) [more inside]
Please help me dress myself better than the mall can...
What are your favorite styles or pieces of clothing that defy trends? [more inside]
posted by Alison at 7:51 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by Alison at 7:51 AM PST - 15 comments
Other webcomic behind-the-scenes pages?
I'm looking for more online descriptions of how various comic book, cartoon, and animation artists produce their work. [more inside]
OSX app to log phone calls w/ datestamp from my stock G4 modem?
I need an OSX app that will make use of my G4s internal modem to receive caller ID information and log the time of the call. [more inside]
Homemade Cleaning Solution for Braun Syncro?
Anyone know a recipe for a homemade refill for a Braun Syncro electric razor cleaning cartridge? [more inside]
posted by ND¢ at 7:10 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by ND¢ at 7:10 AM PST - 8 comments
Vanishing emails
Email stumper (for me, anyway): A site I consult on uses the IIS ASPMail module to send email confirmations for e-purchases. The customers seem to get their confirmations okay, but the site owners get theirs only intermittently... [more inside]
posted by bricoleur at 6:44 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by bricoleur at 6:44 AM PST - 4 comments
Help me find a wedding band in Cleveland
I need help finding a wedding band in the Cleveland area. [more inside]
Is my dog in any danger?
I think my dog ate a penny. Has this ever happened to you? What should I expect at the vet? [more inside]
Independent music distribution - how?
What's the best way to distribute my sister's music? [more inside]
running shoes and orthotics? the new Nike Free..does it really help
My son is a runner for his high school. He has bad feet but has no problem with custom designed orthotics. He just bought some new Nike Frees, which are designed to resemble running nearly barefoot and which are supposed to strenghten legs and feet and make them "sounder." But if he uses these new shoes without orthotics, and then switches back to orthotics for racing etc, don't the two different methods defeat what is trying to be done?
finding cracktro/intro chiptunes music?
Where can i find chiptunes (specifically from intros/cracktros) in mp3 format? [more inside]
Pulling data from one window and pasting to another automatically - how?
Looking for a macro program or method that captures and pastes text among different browser windows? [more inside]
posted by Fishing Nut at 1:14 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by Fishing Nut at 1:14 AM PST - 3 comments
What can I do with my parents in London?
London Sightseeing: My mum and dad (American and not well traveled) are coming to visit around February 20 for a week and a 1/2. Help?!? [more inside]
posted by k8t at 12:15 AM PST - 34 comments
posted by k8t at 12:15 AM PST - 34 comments
I miss my AM radio.
I miss my AM radio. Help me find a unit that actually receives it. [more inside]
January 25
one small step for mefi - the moon's spin and orbit
Is it cosmic coincidence that the moon spins once on its axis in exactly the same time it takes to orbit the earth (hence the dark side we never see from earth) or is there some reason why this should be more likely?
posted by humuhumu at 11:19 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by humuhumu at 11:19 PM PST - 23 comments
Cricket Sledging Quotes
I wanted to read the sledging quotes said by Pakistan cricketers to Indian batsmen in the recent ongoing India-Pakistan series ? Is there any website or blog where I can find them ?
posted by inquisitive at 11:12 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by inquisitive at 11:12 PM PST - 9 comments
Waking up: alarm clock advice for the undisciplined.
Two-part question about waking up: I'm looking for something that functions like the iPod alarm clock (but without having to own an iPod) or better yet, this "peaceful progression wake-up clock." The catch is I'm kind of a cheapskate, and have no idea whether an expensive alarm clock will really help me wake up earlier & more easily. (Secondly, any good advice on how to drag myself out of bed in the morning is more than welcome, too!) [more inside]
Red Riding Hood backwards?
Is anyone familiar with the comedy routine of Little Red Riding Hood told backwards? A teacher I had in jr. high just died and that was one of his trademark stories. I always thought it was an original, but then I heard it years later and now can't remember who did it. It basically involved telling the story straight but mixing up the sentence structure. At least that's what I recall some 22 years later.
posted by DonnieSticks at 10:24 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by DonnieSticks at 10:24 PM PST - 14 comments
need more body ink
Does anyone have a recommendation for a tattoo shop/artist in either the Kansas City or St. Louis metropolitan areas? [more inside]
"Me biased against the group? No, some of my best friends are of that group!"
Why is "some of my best friends are black/jewish/gay/whatever" seen not only as unconvincing when it comes to disclaiming bias but also as a stereotypical response by one who is biased? [more inside]
posted by Firas at 9:31 PM PST - 42 comments
posted by Firas at 9:31 PM PST - 42 comments
Oh lawd lawd lawd
Oh God, my wife is going to drag me from our home in NYC to live in Philly. Where should I live? How will I survive? [more inside]
What am I getting myself into?
What should I know before deciding to take on the responsibilities of moderator for a wiki site? [more inside]
posted by Felicity Rilke at 8:14 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Felicity Rilke at 8:14 PM PST - 7 comments
What's wrong with my cat's ear?
Why is my cat's ear all messed up? [more inside]
Eating chocolates is bad for you!
So I am living in a hotel for the past month. Every day the maid leaves a standard hotel branded chocolate on my bedstand. Every night when I arrive I put the chocolate on a drawer. [more inside]
Downloadable sheet music of duets for two soprano recorders
I'm looking for something pretty specific, but not all that bizarre: Downloadable sheet music (say, PDFs or GIFs) of duets (public-domain music) for two soprano recorders. Where? [more inside]
Songs About F***ing
SEX! And music! And sexy music! Now that I have your attention.... [more inside]
Boot up or die tryin' starring Systemax N34AS1
How can I find out what's causing this laptop to power down during startup? [more inside]
how do I survive work and grad school?
INSPIRATIONFILTER:I need suggestions and inspirational stories on how to balance a full time stressful job and grad school. [more inside]
Fast, healthy, on-the-go meal ideas and recipes?
I'm a health-conscious college student who would like to spend less money eating out. The problem is I don't have much time, or resources (like a full scale kitchen), to prepare "real" meals.
Ideally, I would like something that I could cook in bulk and then take with me to microwave at work for lunch, or at home for dinner. But I'll need some variety.
Keep in mind, I prefer vegetarian dishes and maybe an occasional fish meal. Absolutely no red meat. :) Low in saturated fat, and easy on the budget.
Any ideas are welcome.
posted by blueplasticfish at 5:47 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by blueplasticfish at 5:47 PM PST - 13 comments
Extra long exercise DVD?
I am looking for an extra long exercise DVD. I need one that is at least 1 hour long, but preferably closer to 2 hours. [more inside]
How to find legal verbiage for selling clip-art?
Where can I find appropriate verbiage to sell people sets of my artwork for use as clip art? [more inside]
Aging Parent Filter
My Dad is getting older and is beginning to have problems keeping track of all the bills. Mom just called and said the phone had been turned off again and that the car insurance had lapsed. He obviously needs a little bit of help, but gets pretty defensive at the mere suggestion. I cannot imagine how bad things would have to get before he agreed to let us help. To make matters worse, while my Mom agrees that he needs help, she's entirely passive in their relationship, and would happily learn to live without heat / lights before daring to make my dad (the heart patient) unhappy. Anybody have experience with handling this type of situation delicately? How can I convince a stubborn old coot to let somebody help him? My parents planned well for retirement, and I have no reason to believe that they're in any danger of losing everything, but it seems to me that this is a situation that we'll have to address sooner or later.
What's up, which doc?
My eyelids itch. Really badly. All the time. The family doctor said it might be eczema, but I'm not sure. Should I go back to her, see a dermatologist, or see an eye doctor? [more inside]
posted by Jaie at 4:01 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by Jaie at 4:01 PM PST - 19 comments
Recomendations for good indoor bike trainers?
I want to purchase a bike trainer so I can ride indoors during the winter months. What sorts of things should I look for? [more inside]
garbage in, garbage out
A question about body weight, intake, and output. It requires an experiment on your part, so thanks in advance for your participation. [more inside]
posted by ferociouskitty at 3:36 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by ferociouskitty at 3:36 PM PST - 23 comments
Home exercise routines?
ExerciseFilter: I'm not a gym going guy and I'm not "out of shape", but I'm looking to clean up a little bit... [more inside]
Fetal Heartbeat at 14 weeks
MaternityFilter - Fetal Heartbeat Question. [more inside]
posted by anastasiav at 3:15 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by anastasiav at 3:15 PM PST - 19 comments
Apartments or rooms in Barcelona?
Inexpensive apartments or rooms in Barcelona? [more inside]
Help me fix my cd/dvd drive!
LAPTOP HELP!? I have an alienware laptop, whose warrenty just expired and am now having problems with the removable cd/dvd reader burner. [more inside]
Good meditation or tai chi classes in New York?
Good meditation or tai chi classes in New York? [more inside]
Dance games for the Macintosh?
Inspired by this question and a whim, I'm considering dance games as a possible path to improved fitness. I have a modern Macintosh, but no PC and no game consoles. Though I can't find any commercial dance games for the Mac, I have found StepMania. Based on this info, what is my best option? Should I buy a console, a dance game, and dance pad? Can somebody recommend a good Mac-compatible dance pad? Are there other inexpensive solutions? This really sounds like a fun way to exercise, but I don't know where to start.
Is it obnoxious to offer my (published) writing to an author at a book signing?
Is it obnoxious to offer my (published) writing to an author at a book signing? [more inside]
posted by cybercoitus interruptus at 2:25 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by cybercoitus interruptus at 2:25 PM PST - 22 comments
What would happen to the moon?
If there's anyone here who groks physics and math and astronomy and astrophysics here's a great big what-if for you. [more inside]
Paper and pencil just aren't cutting it
Does anyone have any recommendations for free, Win98-compatible software that will help me design a community garden for my non-profit organization? Am I looking for a CAD program? If so, which of the thousands out there should I use? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 1:56 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by anonymous at 1:56 PM PST - 6 comments
iTunes crashes when seeking from one CD track to the next.
iTunes (Mac) crashes when seeking from one CD track to the next. [more inside]
What happens if you buy a stock between the ex-dividend date and the dividend date?
What happens if you buy a stock between the ex-dividend date and the dividend date? [more inside]
posted by b_thinky at 1:36 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by b_thinky at 1:36 PM PST - 8 comments
Computer Death!
Please help me diagnose a dead computer. The missus' computer was just dead one morning. Pressing the power butten results in absolutely nothing. [more inside]
I need a drill sargeant to make me get fit.
How can I develop a healthier lifestyle despite my significant lack of initiative? [more inside]
posted by chudmonkey at 1:03 PM PST - 39 comments
posted by chudmonkey at 1:03 PM PST - 39 comments
Is there an auto-scheduling app?
I'm scheduling a meeting with 17 different people via email. It's a recurring nightmare. [more inside]
posted by mecran01 at 12:14 PM PST - 28 comments
posted by mecran01 at 12:14 PM PST - 28 comments
Where can I find a weblog designer for Typepad?
Where can I find someone who can design an advanced typepad template for my blog for a reasonable price? [more inside]
posted by IndigoSkye at 11:55 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by IndigoSkye at 11:55 AM PST - 9 comments
CSS Help!
CSS help: If I have an element that contains two other elements that add up to less width than the container element, should the container element's background color not be visible between those elements? [more inside]
posted by Al_Truist at 11:54 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by Al_Truist at 11:54 AM PST - 7 comments
Laundry Origami
My all of my cotton shirts seem to perform origami in the wash and I can't recover them. What's happening? [more inside]
Forestalling identity theft
Lost mail and potential identity theft: what to do? [more inside]
PC connection to stereo
How can I link my PC and stereo system in a wireless fashion? [more inside]
Drunk Sound Clip
I've been hunting unsuccessfully for a sound clip (.mp3 or .wav, pls) of a drunk talking incoherently. Looking for 5-15 seconds worth. Any help would be appreciated.
This little piggy went to an intellectual properties attorney
Are classic tales such as "Three Billy Goats Gruff", "The Tortoise and the Hare", and "Little Red Riding Hood" in the public domain and available to be reused? [more inside]
Help me hire a full-time programmer.
Help me hire a full-time programmer. [more inside]
US Supreme Court histories?
Good U. S. Supreme Court histories? I really like the Supreme Court. I like to hear about it and read about it. I love the place it occupies in our national politics, the deliberative position it holds. I'm interested in reading books of history about it, how it has evolved, major trends, what it used to be like. Any suggestions? [more inside]
False positives on HSV tests?
False positives on HSV tests? [more inside]
Cry for help about crying for help
I get crippling anxiety attacks in any situation that requires me asking for anything. This is predictably ruining my life. [more inside]
Too much brutal honesty?
How much brutal honesty between friends is too much? [more inside]
How do you measure intelligence across species?
Assume you had a list of different animal species, and you wanted to order it from most intelligent species to least. (1) What measure of intelligence would you use to compare different species--average number of neurons, for example, or ability to solve certain kinds of tests? Or something else entirely? (2) Can you give some examples of how some common farm, food, or pet animals might rank on the list? [more inside]
I'm like a cat lady, but with books. Also, not a lady.
How should I organize my personal library? [more inside]
posted by Eideteker at 8:46 AM PST - 50 comments
posted by Eideteker at 8:46 AM PST - 50 comments
How to find a catolog of "dead brands?"
I'm interested in buying / resuscitating a "dead brand". Something fairly old, but that would be interesting to consumers. Think Barbasol, or something like that. Any ideas on where to find a good catalog of expired consumer products that have been forgotten?
Real estate broker I can trust?
RealEstateFilter: Short version: I need to sell a house in another city that I will never see. I know nothing about the process of finding a broker or selling a house. [more inside]
With a little help from my friends... finding Belushi & Cocker?
I'm looking for classic "Saturday Night Live" sketches that might not have made the "Best of..." DVDs. Namely, John Belushi performing as Joe Cocker WITH Joe Cocker! But there were far too many good ones to let them all fade into oblivion! Is there any way to find these classic sketches to save them for posterity?? Thanks!!
posted by Misciel at 8:05 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Misciel at 8:05 AM PST - 10 comments
Why consciousness??
Why did consciousness evolve? [more inside]
Five Day Poker Session...
5 Day poker session planned... practical & poker advice needed. [more inside]
posted by meta x zen at 7:29 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by meta x zen at 7:29 AM PST - 23 comments
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
I stepped out of the house this morning, 'bout 6am or so, and gazed into the glow of a rather stunning crescent moon, crisp and pure. Sitting atop the moon, a distance of about one moon's diameter, dead center, was a star. Was it a star? Was it a planet? Oh how it twinkled... and the combination made for a curious astronomical alignment.
Where oh where did my story go?
I have an old laptop that I took on vacation to do some writing.......... [more inside]
posted by lee at 7:16 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by lee at 7:16 AM PST - 6 comments
To Pee or not to Pee
A close friend of mine has a job interview today for a permanent-placement position through a personnel agency. [more inside]
posted by Makebusy7 at 6:57 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by Makebusy7 at 6:57 AM PST - 5 comments
Resources on network theory and social network theory?
I am looking for recommendations for books, textbooks, magazine articles, websites, etc. on network theory and social network theory. I am interested in "high theory" as well as the very practical "this is how you model a network that does such-and-such". I'll be happy with anything, however, as a beggar I be.
UK based copyright query
Can anyone point me to definitive information on my copyright query? [more inside]
posted by aisforal at 5:27 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by aisforal at 5:27 AM PST - 7 comments
Fish outta water...
Mac network/backup/storage questions. Any Mac gurus willing to throw their 2 cents at me? [more inside]
Is it ok to put still-warm food in the fridge or freezer?
Is it ok to put still-warm leftovers in the fridge or freezer? [more inside]
posted by antifuse at 2:44 AM PST - 45 comments
posted by antifuse at 2:44 AM PST - 45 comments
acoona
how do i get rid of acoona , the friendly piece of spyware that wont go away ? [more inside]
It helps to stick out my boobs.
Seriously, what the hell is up with my chest popping? [more inside]
the stolen lap top
The unthinkable has happened. My primary laptop was stolen (along with my PDA, numerous key cards, my checkbook, and a prescription pad -- oh yes, some seattle crack head scored tonight). Aside from the obvious closing of bank and credit accounts, changing sensitive passwords, what else could a savvy scumbag come back to hurt me with? [more inside]
Help me understand Honduras.
Help me understand Honduras. [more inside]
Road Trippin' with a trailer over snowy passes...!
What's the best path via roads between Portland, OR and Houston, TX this time of year, keeping potential winter driving conditions in mind? [more inside]
January 24
Creative talk podcasts?
I really like Benjamen Walker's Theory of Everything. What else would I like?
posted by knave at 10:38 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by knave at 10:38 PM PST - 8 comments
nasty, brutish, and short
I have a questions about apartment hunting in New York. [more inside]
The comments area is there for a reason, iTunes.
iTunesFilter: When I type in the search bar, how can I get iTunes to search songs' comments areas as well as the other areas? [more inside]
posted by booksandlibretti at 9:15 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by booksandlibretti at 9:15 PM PST - 8 comments
Help Me Identify this Plant...
Plant Identification filter. Can anyone give me a name for the plant pictured here and here? [more inside]
posted by Jase at 7:59 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Jase at 7:59 PM PST - 9 comments
If MeFi was on rails, it wouldn't be hosted here.
Textdrive seems to be a good hosting company for my Ruby code, but I'm rather put off by their no dev/tinkering sandboxing policy. Any alternate suggestions?
posted by furtive at 7:37 PM PST - 40 comments
posted by furtive at 7:37 PM PST - 40 comments
Electronic for beginners
I'm very interested in learning to compose electronic music, but don't know where to start. [more inside]
posted by p3on at 7:34 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by p3on at 7:34 PM PST - 14 comments
Swobody! Fabryk! i Ziemi! Help my exchange my zloty!
I have a not-insignificant amount of Polish zlotych. Help me figure out if and how I can exchange it... [more inside]
wiki for FAQ?
What's the best wiki I can run on my server and use as a public-facing "customer FAQ"? [more inside]
Formal negative sanctioning and me.
About a year ago I got a traffic ticket which I thought was totally absurd. I didn't pay it. Not smart, I know. My registered address and living address have been different for all of that time, and so now that I'm ready to pay the ticket (since my license is now suspended and I have no insurance) I have no idea how to find out how much I owe and who to give it to so I can get my license reinstated. I'm in the USA...anybody had a similar experience?
What 80s music video featured Darth Vader?
I vaguely remember a music video in the 80's with Darth Vader on a subway car. The musicians played on a stage, and had alien heads that I remember being disc-like. Can you help me identify the video? [more inside]
housing old folks
My question has to do with MediCal (which terminology doesn't show up as other than "medical" when I search tags.) So.
My mother is applying for MediCal for her 90-year-old mother. The problem seems to be that until MediCal comes through, my mother will have to pay for a nursing home. Which luckily enough she can do, but: will she actually be reimbursed by MediCal? And how long will that take?
I'd appreciate hearing others' experience in this really murky area.
potty, go potty!
My new shelter pooch is refusing to do her bidness. [more inside]
Pittsburgh's going to the superbowl
Watching the Superbowl in England. For real [more inside]
A9 is A9 is A9 is A9
A9 browser bar weirdness. A thin horizontal white line appeared one day beneath the A9 toolbar, and now it's useless. Any menu I click on will not drop down. What's going on? I'm using firefox 1.5.
posted by bingo at 5:53 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by bingo at 5:53 PM PST - 4 comments
Matthew Brady photograph where are you?
Looking for a Matthew Brady photograph... [more inside]
posted by starman at 5:19 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by starman at 5:19 PM PST - 5 comments
My laptop won't charge...
My laptop (due to me always having it in my lap) has quit taking power from my power cord. [more inside]
posted by bamassippi at 3:52 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by bamassippi at 3:52 PM PST - 20 comments
Why leave out that one error bar?
A statistics / scientific convention question. I've noticed in scientific journals that often when a set of data is presented with values normalized to one of the sample groups, and the value for that sample group is arbitrarily set to 1, 10, 100 or whatever, to simplify interpretation, the variability/error data for that one sample group is left out. Is there a good statistical reason for that or is it just some random convention with no good reason? [more inside]
Educational podcasts?
Giant sausages full of what?
In this photo, does anybody know what these bicycle riders are transporting in the giant sausages? Does the Russian caption (which I don't read) explain it?
posted by MonkeySaltedNuts at 3:22 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by MonkeySaltedNuts at 3:22 PM PST - 14 comments
How would I organize a marathon?
How would I organize a marathon? What would it entail? [more inside]
posted by rinkjustice at 3:11 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by rinkjustice at 3:11 PM PST - 7 comments
How to make like a movie theater?
Projector question: Does any know of a consumer level digital projector with a fairly long throw distance? Or any DIY solutions for increasing the throw distance on a projector? [more inside]
Cheapest way to travel to Japan?
I'm a student on a budget and considering a trip to Japan. How much money can I expect to spend? [more inside]
Chromakeyed transparent windows?
I have found programs that allow you to apply partial transparency to a window (in windows), but I'm looking for something a little different: chroma keyed transparency, like what is used in visual effects or on the weather report. [more inside]
How do I enjoy sex more?
Save professional psychiatric help, how do I learn to enjoy sex more? (ProbablyNotSafetoRead@Work...) [more inside]
Landline phone that can be set to ring just once?
Is there some model of landline phone available that can be set to ring just once? [more inside]
posted by dilettante at 2:27 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by dilettante at 2:27 PM PST - 12 comments
How to keep writers sharp?
For our next staff meeting I have been asked to come up with a brief exercise that will help a group of fairly experienced business writers sharpen their research/writing/editing skills. Can anybody share an exercise that worked for them or point me to resources on the Internets?
How'd they do that?
Should I Contact Those He Left Behind?
Should I contact the family of a person whose death I witnessed? [more inside]
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
I am soooo tired. Please help me stay awake, alert, and focused while at work. [more inside]
Best program to automate adding ID3s/album art to untagged MP3s?
Can anyone share recommendations for software or "least-effort-techniques" for adding ID3 tags and album art to large sets of unsorted, untagged MP3s? [more inside]
Learn Welsh online
Where can I learn to speak Welsh online? [more inside]
How can I get rid of a popup on my website?
How can I get rid of a popup on my website? [more inside]
posted by lorbus at 12:45 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by lorbus at 12:45 PM PST - 13 comments
Everyone's laughing, and riding, and cornholing except Buster
Arrested Development based gift desired. Where can I buy Lindsay's "Slut" T-shirt for a friend with a good sense of humor? [more inside]
I need help getting EtherPEG for OSX compiled correctly or just a working download link...
Can someone tell me how to get EtherPEG for OSX to work on my PowerBook? It seems that out of the box, it will only work with wired connections, not wifi. Please point me to the appropriate download or instruct me how to recompile it. [more inside]
posted by pwb503 at 12:40 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by pwb503 at 12:40 PM PST - 7 comments
Help me debunk...
I would like to track down a local rumor with an Urban Legend feel... [more inside]
how do you automate?
I have loads of work. I dont want to do it no more (than once) With batch files, there are things that i could automate right now, but i want to get more complex, with loops and ifs and error handling and all the rest. What would be the most beneficial short term / long term routes, what do you do? [more inside]
MIDI music software that outputs image sheet music?
I'm looking for a tool similar to Noteworthy Composer in that I can open up MIDI files and extract sheet music from them, but I would like to be able to export the sheet music to an image format. Is there some sort of plugin or alternative software out there?
Teaching English Abroad - Methodology
How do people teach English abroad in places where they don't speak the local language? [more inside]
posted by leapingsheep at 12:05 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by leapingsheep at 12:05 PM PST - 17 comments
Itchy Gums
Why do my gums itch? [more inside]
Why do I have such huge bowel movements after exercising?
Why do I have such huge bowel movements after exercising? [more inside]
How do I quit talking like a valley girl?
white girl ebonics filter: How can I learn to quit talking like a valley girl? [more inside]
Black and blue
I never used to bruise easily, and now I do... [more inside]
How do I stop noise from a neighboring nightclub?
Noisy nightclub filter: What are the appropriate steps one should take to efficiently address, and ultimately stop, repeated noise violations from a neighboring nightclub? [more inside]
Is there such a thing as an anti-refund?
What do my parents owe the hospital? [more inside]
Digital photography "must haves"?
I want to take my photography to the next level. What should I invest in? [more inside]
posted by FlamingBore at 10:23 AM PST - 46 comments
posted by FlamingBore at 10:23 AM PST - 46 comments
Starting a new career in midlife?
Has anyone out there begun a totally new career in mid-life? [more inside]
Looking for a place to get away
I'd like to buy an inexpensive, second home (a summer place) in either New Hampshire or Maine. Someplace we can go for vacations/weekends with the kids. But I have no idea how to go about finding such a place, or what options there are for paying for it. Any suggestions?
ID this movie?
ID this movie from this scene description... [more inside]
Is Monster not really a monster at all...?
MonsterFilter: I've had my resume up on Monster for at least 6 months now and I've only had 17 hits - is this normal, are there a bunch of tricks I don't know about, or are employers only using Monster to post vacancies, as opposed to using it to search for prospective employees? [more inside]
posted by forallmankind at 9:47 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by forallmankind at 9:47 AM PST - 10 comments
London to Paris
What's the cheapest way to travel between London and Paris? [more inside]
Pepper, is it going to kill me?
Black pepper: delicious, delightful innocuous condiment or hideous lurking spicy gastronomic menace? [more inside]
posted by felix at 9:35 AM PST - 29 comments
posted by felix at 9:35 AM PST - 29 comments
Where to go and what to do?
What should I do and where should I go when I flee the country? [more inside]
What do test pilots sound like?
I need to know about test pilot preflight procedures. [more inside]
Should I buy a Belkin Pre-N Wireless router?
If I want a broader range for my wireless coverage - does the Belkin Pre-N Router make sense? [more inside]
What do you wish you would have done with your young child?
Single dad with almost 4 yo son. For those with older children, looking back, what do you wish you would have done/started when your child was young. I'm thinking along the lines of "take more photos, buy life insurance, force them to learn an instrument, save $50/week for college, etc." [more inside]
Please honey, I'm *trying* (Its just that I'm a bit dense)
Please share your best ideas on showing the man/woman/etc. in your life that you love them, day-in day-out. [more inside]
How does one become a professional video cameraman?
How does one become a professional video cameraman? [more inside]
When should I let possible employers know that I'm going to need time off for the wedding and honeymoon?
I'm getting married this summer. I'm also currently seeking employment. At what point should I let possible employers know that I'm going to need time off for the wedding and honeymoon? (The date is already set.)
Downloading information from Outlook Web Access?
Help my friend download her contacts and calendar information from Outlook Web Access. [more inside]
Why are there glitches all over my icons in OSX?
After using software update to get to OSX 10.4.4 and uninstalling some older helper apps and reinstalling one other app, I know have "glitches" all over every edge on my screen, and a 128 pix grey box follows my cursor around. Pic inside [more inside]
Steering wheel tough enough for crowds of kids
I need to buy a USB steering wheel that is tough enough for an arcade machine. [more inside]
How can I wrap gifts in a
When I was in Japan, I bought something which was cuboid shaped which I asked to be gift wrapped. The shop assistant wrapped it in such a manner that only one piece of sellotape was required. The paper was also arranged pleasingly diagonally across the gift, and seemed to be evenly spread around its surface, rather than having densely-folded sides like more common (western) wrapping. How can I learn that technique? Does it have a name? [more inside]
posted by cogat at 5:08 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by cogat at 5:08 AM PST - 14 comments
Mental Retardation in the Animal Kingdom?
Are there incidents of mental retardation in the animal kingdom? If so, how does it manifest itself?
Black pit of despair
Is it alright to leave a dental cavity unfilled? [more inside]
Should I post my e-Bay starting bids at $0.99?
I'm an eBay newbie, and would like to post some items up for sale. Is it a good option to post my starting bid at $0.99 instead of my lowest selling price (about $10-15)?
What are the pros and cons of either options? Would love to hear feedback from experienced eBay sellers / users.
posted by arrowhead at 1:59 AM PST - 30 comments
posted by arrowhead at 1:59 AM PST - 30 comments
MP3 or AAC?
Stuff to do in Whistler
Things to do in Whistler besides skiing/snowboarding... [more inside]
posted by sanitycheck at 12:43 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by sanitycheck at 12:43 AM PST - 7 comments
January 23
How should I fix or replace my DirectTiVo box?
My DirectTV with TiVo receiver died tonight. The HD actuator (I'm guessing from the sounds of it) had been clicking for a few weeks, and I'd been getting intermittent read/write errors. Tonight after a power outage, it's stuck on the powering up screen. Should I:
1. Get a New One
2. Try a new hard drive (or some other potential fix)
3. Get the PVR that DirectTV is starting to push
4. Switch to Comcast cable and get one of their PVRs [more inside]
I need a new .sig
I need a new .sig [more inside]
Looking for Adobe Indesign example files of music recital program booklets..
Adobe Indesign: I'm hoping to design a vocal recital program in Adobe Indesign. By that I mean a booklet given out before a classical music performance with song texts, translations, and notes. Can anyone find any example indesign files for me to learn off of? [more inside]
Alternative to .Mac backup?
Is there an OS X app that will do what Apple's backup does but without having to be a .Mac member? [more inside]
posted by photoslob at 10:42 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by photoslob at 10:42 PM PST - 13 comments
making a kotatsu
I want a kotatsu, but can't afford to ship one from Japan. I'd like to make my own if possible, but don't know where to start.
Lookin' for work in Dubai
Looking for a job in Dubai (for a friend). Does anybody know of any good companies with operations in Dubai or Qatar for internship or full-time work in public relations (or marketing, investor relations, event management etc...) [more inside]
Online Karaoke CD-G Sources
So, I have been frequenting a small karaoke club for the last year, and I need to find specific CD-G's that match my taste. [more inside]
shower gel??
What is shower gel? Is it liquid soap? is it moisturiser? How am I supposed to use it? [more inside]
posted by wilful at 8:49 PM PST - 52 comments
posted by wilful at 8:49 PM PST - 52 comments
Warrent Buffet's strategy when he purchased Berkshire Hathaway?
I'm curious what Warren Buffett did after buying Berkshire Hathaway. He shut down the textile business and converted it into his holding company. In the initial stages was he in stealth mode or a publicity hog?
No-rub chug-a-lug?
Would it hurt one to drink contact solution? [more inside]
posted by attercoppe at 7:36 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by attercoppe at 7:36 PM PST - 17 comments
Cheap hotels in Vancouver?
Cheap motels/hotels in Vancouver? [more inside]
Name change during possible identity theft?
I sent my (original) passport, divorce papers and a form with all my identifying information to the social security office. Too bad FedEx delivered it to some random house. What do I do now? [more inside]
OS X Keyboard Shortcuts
Two OS X keyboard shortcuts are alluding me. I need assistance. [more inside]
posted by bwilms at 5:24 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by bwilms at 5:24 PM PST - 11 comments
Good WYSIWYG web development software for the Mac?
I'm looking for very simple WYSIWYG web development software package like JAlbum, Freeway and RapidWeaver. Are there more packages out there that are very similar and very good for the Mac? [more inside]
Copy most recent post from Wordpress to another server?
Copy most recent post from Wordpress to another server? [more inside]
Recommend a really good, reasonable restaurant in D.C.?
Please recommend a Washington D.C. restaurant for a couple of adventurous foodies on a budget, but who want to have "that one really good meal of the trip." [more inside]
How to politely refuse eternal salvation
I just turned some Mormons away from my door, but I said it was because I was busy, so they said they'd come back later. Ack. I feel bad. What'll I do? [more inside]
posted by Rubber Soul at 4:31 PM PST - 94 comments
posted by Rubber Soul at 4:31 PM PST - 94 comments
Java package for statistical analysis?
Know of a good, free Java package for basic statistical analysis? [more inside]
Ricotta rotta! Fix my cheese, please
I just tried to make homemade ricotta cheese with a gallon of whole milk (to avoid burning) and a quart of buttermilk. Nevertheless, the majority of the ricotta burned to the bottom of the stainless steel stock pot I used, and the cheese which didn't burn, had that burnt-flavor. What gives?
Manhattan location for charity event needed...
Need a venue in Manhattan that will seat 100 and is able to serve booze for a charity singles trivia matchmaking event. Any suggestions? [more inside]
What is this pimp ride?
How to adapt land line wired headset phone to bluetooth headset?
I have a Motorola Bluetooth wireless headset which I really like with my cellphone. But I'd like to also use it with my land line, which has a wired headset, detachable. In searching the net, haven't found what exists, if anything, that I can plug into the land line headset slot and adapt it for Bluetooth so I can use my wireless headset with it. Any ideas?
Why do I keeping coughing up stuff?
I quit smoking like 12 months ago, but I am coughing up more phlegm then I ever did. The gunk is clear and not colored in any fashion. Is this information I googled up accurate?
pay it forward?
Do landlords have the legal right to seek forward rent if a tenant is evicted? [more inside]
Tissues and Irritated Skin?
How do you avoid irritated skin around the nostrils when you have a cold? [more inside]
gmail pop work around?
Is there a way to connect to gmail using pop from behind a firewall that blocks the ports they specify? Ideally over 80? I don't have broadband at home so setting up a tunnel or variation to a pc on the outside isn't an option. Thunderbird on WinXP connected behind a typical corporate firewall.
Help with the jealous dark side
Man I am a dumbass. I have a wonderful new boyfriend of about 6 months - who I absolutely truly adore - on the heels of surviving a really crappy five year marriage and divorce last year. Long story short, we were out over the weekend, drank a LOT, and he gave some (nice actually) girl that we were talking to a hug, told her that she felt "little and cute." I think the girl hugged me too. There was NOTHING lascivious there, he's just like that. Very warm person. Out of nowhere, I got very emotional. Told him that it upset me and we went 'round, tears and all. I am crazy about this guy, and really not a jealous person, this was deep, drunken, and came out of what seemed like nowhere from a dark place inside . We're cool, a little strained, it's weird things have been absolutley perfect up until this point, but no talk about putting the breaks on. I need help with two things one- how can I stop beating myself up over this and two-where in the hell did this jealousy come from? I really really like this guy...and we're cool, just mentally doing the equivalent of slapping my head with a shoe...I do not want to be a jealous person...
posted by mad_little_monkey at 2:25 PM PST - 30 comments
posted by mad_little_monkey at 2:25 PM PST - 30 comments
Whither Paul and George? (not the Beatles...)
Law and Order: TOS: TNT runs approximately a million episodes a week. Why do they never show espisodes from pre-1992? (Episodes with Paul Sorvino and/or George Dzundza as Chris Noth's first partners) [more inside]
Buying out of state real estate
Help me learn a bit more about buying property in another state. [more inside]
posted by drstein at 1:30 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by drstein at 1:30 PM PST - 4 comments
The web as a platform for longform drama?
Web Drama Filter: I liked Broken Saints. What else would I like? ( I'm not looking for web comics so much as long-form dramatic pieces, with sound, 2D and 3D animation and possibly video.) Is there anything else out there using the web as a platform for viewing and distribution?
Help me buy an HDTV
Guest actress on Grey's Anatomy?
Does anyone know of the name of the actress who played the elderly patient who's no longer sick, but refuses to leave the hospital on the 1/22/06 airing of Grey's Anatomy [entitled: Tell Me Sweet Little Lies]? [more inside]
posted by KevinKarl at 12:14 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by KevinKarl at 12:14 PM PST - 8 comments
I need to find a facial creme by the name of lotus.
I need to find a specific facial crème or lotion. I don't know the brand, all I know is that the particular line I am looking for includes a product (scent?) named "bamboo" and another called "lotus." "Lotus" is what I am looking for. It is quite expensive. And it smells good. That's all I have to go on. [more inside]
posted by Nothing at 12:10 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Nothing at 12:10 PM PST - 10 comments
Does my rice cooker self-clean?
Does my rice cooker self-clean? [more inside]
Night time is the right time
How do you insomniacs socialize? [more inside]
RSS Referrers
How can I include RSS visitors to my Web site in my monthly Web stat report?
How can I track down my ideal mobile phone?
I'm looking to upgrade my mobile phone, and I don't want to be limited to my provider's (T-Mobile's) choices. I have specific needs for the phone, in extended. I'd like to know if anyone knows of a phone that fits these requirements, or, better yet (and more useful to others), what are some good ways to track down a particular model that fits my specific needs? [more inside]
posted by blingblong at 9:54 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by blingblong at 9:54 AM PST - 19 comments
Help me find this Pacific war videogame TV commercial
Help me find this Pacific war videogame TV commercial I saw a while ago (mi) [more inside]
posted by Oneirokritikos at 9:12 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by Oneirokritikos at 9:12 AM PST - 7 comments
Where can I find poutine in Salt Lake City?
embedded inside
Can I upgrade my embedded/C development skills with a project at home? [more inside]
posted by rootz at 8:44 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by rootz at 8:44 AM PST - 5 comments
Where can I find plastic iced-coffee cups in NYC?
Where can I buy large quantities of those plastic cups (with lids with straw-holes) that you get with iced coffee or tea in a coffee shop? (I'm in NYC.)
I have gaps.
Need help finding like-minded people with different skills. I have a couple of ideas for web-based businesses. Where are places to look for entrepreneurial-minded programmers/partners? [more inside]
emailing company?
What company do you use to run your external marketing email lists to customers? Would you recommend them?
What's going on down there?
I know nothing about South America. Where do I start making up for this? [more inside]
Left too much tip!
The very tip of my 3/32" headphone adapter plug just came off in my Treo's headset jack. Any tips for how to extract it? I've tried: sucking it out (too much airflow coming from behind it); impaling it with a needle (won't impale); grabbing it with makeshift bobby-pin tweezers (no grip); and a toothpick tipped with Krazy Glue (didn't stick). [more inside]
posted by Eater at 7:51 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by Eater at 7:51 AM PST - 19 comments
Smoke Headache. How Do I Cure It?
How do I prevent a non-drinking related "morning after" headache from occurring? [more inside]
posted by KevinSkomsvold at 7:49 AM PST - 32 comments
posted by KevinSkomsvold at 7:49 AM PST - 32 comments
Global Best Sellers list?
I there such a thing as a global best-sellers list? Every country has a very detailed best-sellers list, generally on a weekly basis, but is there a real global list, or at least a compedium of all lists from the world? Do I have any way to know, for example, if Ian McEwan's Saturday was a best-seller in Brazil or in Greece?
Which Ring Cycle recording should I buy?
I want to listen to Richard Wagner's Ring cycle. Where should I begin? [more inside]
posted by Prospero at 7:36 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by Prospero at 7:36 AM PST - 17 comments
The mystery of the double homepage
Why would users be seeing two different home pages? [more inside]
what is the music to Jet Grind Radio?
[Jet Grind/Set Radio filter] - very out of character but i love the music to the Dreamcast game "Jet Grind Radio." especially one song, who is the artist and what is this type of music called/what other albums are good and similar? [more inside]
posted by annoyance at 7:02 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by annoyance at 7:02 AM PST - 11 comments
How can I shield my TV from electrical interference?
I have a small LCD television hanging on the wall. I hung it in front of the power outlet in order to hide the cord, but it picks up a little bit of interference in that position. If I move it away from the outlet, the interference goes away, but you can see the cord. Is there a solution that will allow me to sheild the TV from the interference and keep it hanging where it is?
posted by spilon at 6:59 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by spilon at 6:59 AM PST - 7 comments
Can we have only a finite number of thoughts?
Since we are nothing more than our synapses, do we have limited thoughts? [more inside]
Crossfit for beginners?
Does anyone here participate in Crossfit? Is it an accessible program? How long did it take you to get up to speed? How do you find it generally? [more inside]
posted by jamesonandwater at 5:49 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by jamesonandwater at 5:49 AM PST - 4 comments
Hacking your jog
Adobe Premiere Pro - How To
Where can I find a good free online guide to using Adobe Premiere Pro?
Can paralysis disappear from a high impact hit?
In the show LOST, a character who was previously paralyzed regains full motor skills due (presumably) to the plane crash. Is this possible, or has this ever happened? [more inside]
old film lost cause?
I have 4 rolls of film form from honeymoon trip to vegas i have now been married 10 years would it be worth trying to get it devolved or are all pics lost
posted by starvinron at 12:22 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by starvinron at 12:22 AM PST - 19 comments
January 22
Brilliant "dinner hacks" anyone?
Nutrition filter: I am looking for unique ideas for making quick, easy, heathy, inexpensive dinners (in my case, for two) every night... or at least most nights. "Dinner Hacks" you might say. I feel like I've tried all the standard "solutions" already (for example, cooking a few big meals on the weekend and eating leftovers the rest of the week). There must be something else I can try. [more inside]
posted by zharptitsa at 11:22 PM PST - 51 comments
posted by zharptitsa at 11:22 PM PST - 51 comments
Bogus Election Email
Dirty Tricks Filter: Who would likely benefit from this bogus election email? [more inside]
getting back at the mayor
RevengeFilter: Help me get back at my town's corrupt mayor. [more inside]
They aren't really from Mars, are they?
FormerLesbianFilter: Can you give me any insight about men and/or the way men think and function? [more inside]
Can I Pull It Off?
I'm toying with the idea of getting a display to use with my 14" iBook (1.33 GHz, 768 MB RAM), mostly to watch movies on (VLC, fullscreen). Ideally, I'd like to do this while using the iBook's screen for other things (internet browsing, word processing, etc) (and on second thought, I may want to run VLC on the 14" screen and do other things on the larger display -- but that's probably irrelevant). [more inside]
CollegePartyFilter: Give me party theme ideas
I'm a 22 year old college student in a fraternity and have just been elected social chair, which pretty much means setting up parties with other organizations. To spice things up, we usually set some kind of theme for each bender. So far, we've been given ideas like:
* tour de franzia (drink just franzia wine)
* ultimate flip cup championship
* country club aka golf pros, tennis hoes
* walk of shame
* trends gone bad
* anything but clothes party
* gi joes and barbie hoes
* white trash trailer bash
GIMME SOME MORE IDEAS!!!!!! [more inside]
PowerMac motherboard (logic board) shorted, help me fix it.
PowerMac motherboard (logic board) shorted, help me fix it. [more inside]
Who Doesn't Want a Car Stereo In Their Computer
I am looking for a recessed knob for a computer project. The type of knob I am looking for is like the sort used in old car radios(here or here); they can be clicked in when not in use to be flush with the surrounding area. [more inside]
posted by tysiva at 7:12 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by tysiva at 7:12 PM PST - 5 comments
Affordable dining recommendations near DFW?
OutOfTownerFilter: Looking for some good, affordable dining/entertainment in the Dallas/Irving Texas area. [more inside]
powertool review sites, please
Power tool reviews. I'm in the market for some power tools, but I can't seem to find a decent review site to help me decide... [more inside]
Should I give up relationships
Should I give up? [more inside]
finding stolen mp3 player
My mp3 player was stolen from my locker, and I need to find the serial number to show it's mine. I registered it on the creative website when I got it. Is there some way to find whatever information about my player that I gave them? (I didn't write it down) [more inside]
Massachusetts Capital Gains Refunds
Does anyone know of a simple guide to calculating my refund on Massachusetts capital gains taxes for 2002? The state's instructions are long and, at first glance, incomprehensible. [more inside]
how much to allow for emergency vet costs?
How much money should we allow for cat veterinary emergencies? This is for our cat sitter or vet to spend to fix up our cat, without contacting us, if we're incommunicado. We're putting together a letter of consent for the cat sitter and vet. [more inside]
Is there a better way to read .pdf's?
What software do you use to read academic papers online? [more inside]
posted by PercussivePaul at 5:45 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by PercussivePaul at 5:45 PM PST - 19 comments
What is the best way to make real colour images from Landsat bands?
What is the best way to make real colour images from Landsat bands? [more inside]
What fonts used in this wine label?
FontFi: Am making homemade wine and looking for a new label design. Can anyone help me identify the fonts used in this 1900 Château Ausone (retailing at a mere $8,775) [more inside]
Mobile capturing?
CaptureFromMyPassengerSeatFilter: I've just got back from driving around my neighborhood with my webcam attached to the sun visor and linked to my laptop in the passenger seat. After about 3 mins shooting, the capture goes from super smooth to super jerky - what is causing this bottleneck? [more inside]
Can I use drop-down menus in Word for Mac?
Menu bar / keyboard control of Word for Mac - is it possible? [more inside]
Where can I find a good sage-scented cologne?
Anyone know of a good sage cologne? [more inside]
Johnny Cash Folsom prison inspiration?
I remember hearing once that someone in the audience at Johhny Cash's Folsom Prison performance - as a prisoner - was inspired by it to go on to a successful career as a singer/songwriter. Is this apocryphal? If not, who was it? Someone mentioned to me Waylon Jennings, but I don't think it's him. Google is inconclusive.
posted by oxala at 4:21 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by oxala at 4:21 PM PST - 17 comments
Good lesser-known companies for software developers?
What are some small or lesser-known software or IT consulting companies that have a reputation for being good places to work? Fog Creek Software has been mentioned here many times before, and they brag about being able to hire the best developers. What small or lesser-known companies can you think of with similar reputations?
AppleScript + Consulting = Profit?
I was laid off recently and want to use my knowledge of AppleScript to do some consulting. I have a meeting this week about automating tasks for a local newspaper, but am uncertain how to bill such a project. [more inside]
Where can I buy mango juice?
Where can I buy mango juice (fresh, concentrate or otherwise) in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area? [more inside]
Academic credit for high school sports?
Do high school athletes receive academic credit? [more inside]
Can a split sleep schedule work for someone with Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome?
Is it possible for a young teen (or anyone else, for that matter) with Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome to thrive on a split sleep schedule (i.e., sleeping for five hours from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm and then another three hours from 3:00 am to 6:00 am)? [more inside]
Webcam exposure problems
I am having overexposure problems with a webcam pointed outside. It's not pointed at the sky, and it overexposes even on rainy days. I think I need software that will do a better job. [more inside]
Alfred Hitchcock story?
Identify this story about an unhappy man, an exclusive travel agency, and a magical transporting barn. Possibly from an old Alfred Hitchcock magazine. [more inside]
posted by cribcage at 2:12 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by cribcage at 2:12 PM PST - 7 comments
What laptop computer has the longest battery life?
What specific laptop computer, Mac or PC, has the longest battery life? [more inside]
posted by idontlikewords at 2:11 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by idontlikewords at 2:11 PM PST - 10 comments
MS Excel database question
Basic Microsoft Excel question. How do I join two databases together when they share elements but are not coextensively equal? (More) [more inside]
Sightseeing in Prague
Sightseeing in Prague. [more inside]
Alternative to Craigslist for selling furniture (in LA)?
Are there good alternatives to Craigslist for selling furniture (in LA)? Ideally what I'd like is for a bunch of guys in a truck to come, give me some money, take my stuff all at once, and that would be the end of it. Does such a thing exist? This is nice functional furniture, not mid-century modern or anything antique.
Roll, roll, roll your... window.
Is there a piece of software that /only/ rolls up your windows? [more inside]
posted by Skyanth at 12:25 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Skyanth at 12:25 PM PST - 9 comments
Problem connecting to the internet
I've been trying all weekend, and I can't connect my cable internet to my desktop PC. [more inside]
Do I have pink eye?
Should I get chemo?
Posted for a relative: Should I get chemotherapy and radiation, or should I look into alternative methods? [more inside]
Where can I find the source to "/bin/head" for a Mac OSX 10.4 system?
Where can I find the source to "/bin/head" for a Mac OSX 10.4 system?
posted by paradroid at 9:55 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by paradroid at 9:55 AM PST - 5 comments
Why is phosphorus so biologically important?
To the biochemists: what's so special about phosphorus? [more inside]
posted by feathermeat at 9:34 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by feathermeat at 9:34 AM PST - 10 comments
Need movers in San Jose ASAP
Help! I'm looking for movers in San Jose, CA for next Saturday. I've heard so much about scams that I'd really prefer someone who came with a recommandation over someone from the Yellow Pages or craigslist. My move should be easy: just to Sunnyvale and a 1 bedroom apartment with minimal furniture. I'm hoping to pay less than $100 per hour for less than 3 hours. [more inside]
posted by rorycberger at 8:13 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by rorycberger at 8:13 AM PST - 5 comments
3 floors, 2 computers, 1 problem
I need help with a home dsl/wireless/networking problem. [more inside]
posted by googly at 7:32 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by googly at 7:32 AM PST - 9 comments
Please help me get surround sound form an iMac G5.
Please help me get surround sound form an iMac G5. [more inside]
Printing Away From Home?
Now that I have a laptop, I'd like to be able to study away from home. The only problem is I print a lot of my documents to read hard copies. Is there a program out there (free, cheap or otherwise) that would allow me to press "print" on the road, save my print list and then when I plug into my printer, print it all out at once? If I try with the normal printing spooler, I keep getting error messages. [more inside]
January 21
Split ends on eyebrows. Common? Can it be fixed?
My eyebrows consistently have weird split ends, breaks, hinging. Does this happen to anyone else? Does it mean anything? Is there something I can do to stop this?
iBook G3 and iBook G4... same external case?
I have an old 12" G3 500 iBook. Someone has a 12" G4 800 iBook he's selling because the case where the battery goes in is cracked and the battery won't stay in. I'm wondering if the cases are identical and if I can buy his and slip it into my case. Possible? How would I find out?
How to easily navigate in my online comic website?
Website Content Management Q: I'm setting up a website for my online comic and have no idea what script is needed (or possible) to automate the "previous" and "next" navigation buttons to show a strip to my visitors on a page they haven't yet visited. Make sense?
Also, are there any easy to install scripts that automatically update my site by posting today's strip that I have previously uploaded (so I don't have to upload or change code every single day)???
Most distant man-made object in space
Unless it is followed by an even faster probe, will New Horizons become the most distant man-made object in space? If so, when? Are there any projects planned that would pass New Horizons before it passes Voyager 1?
posted by jepler at 8:55 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by jepler at 8:55 PM PST - 9 comments
Can I get my luggage checked to a layover city instead of final destination?
Can I just leave the airport during a layover and miss my flight to the final destination without incurring penalities on the way back? I know the usual answer is no but my circumstances are a bit different - I'll still be returning from the city I'm supposed to finally arrive at. I'm going from San Fran to New Orleans via Dallas, then six days later from New Orleans to Los Angeles. I just got in touch with a friend I really want to see in the Dallas area and I'd like to just get off in Dallas on the way to New Orleans and spend a day there, then road trip to New Orleans and spend the rest of my vacation there, leaving from New Orleans like I should. Can I do this? I'm interested in why I can or can't since I'm curious, but practical answers would be most appreciated, especially on how I can get my luggage checked only to Dallas (I have to check a bag - don't tell me only use a carryon). What do I tell the desk attendant?
Website with DVD sales profits?
Does anyone know of a website that has recent, regularly updated info regarding sales of top-selling DVD's? [more inside]
debt management
Debt management. I'm considering seeking debt counseling but I'm affraid that it might be scammy. I did fairly well as a single guy with a full time job, but now I have a family, a house and seemingly insurmountable bills. [more inside]
my burning desire to see a show about arson
A few years ago, I saw a TV-documentary about a man who was burning down luxury homes somewhere in the American west. The arsonist's best friend (brother?) was instrumental in capturing him. It was on 20/20 or Primetime or some similar show. I was riveted by the story, have never forgotten it, and I'd love to see it again. Which show was it on? Is it available on DVD? Transcript? Based on a book?
posted by grumblebee at 5:52 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by grumblebee at 5:52 PM PST - 14 comments
The Locks?
I'm looking for a piece of neo-classical music called "The Locks" or "The Lock" but can't find it anywhere. Unfortunately I don't remember the composer. Anybody heard of it?
posted by culberjo at 5:50 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by culberjo at 5:50 PM PST - 5 comments
Train the trainer
I am thinking about starting my own computer training business, which I think would be a good fit for me based on my passions, interests, and professional background. I have combed the internet and can't seem to find any information on the intricacies of the business. Does anyone have experience in the business as a trainer or entrepreneur? I would love to hear some intelligent opinions on how to become the worlds most successful independent computer trainer.
Web Cults: Do They Exist?
Crazy people, pseudoscience and cult pages, are there any on the internet with a following or are they just there to be amusing? [more inside]
Name that movie - please.
Stupid question: recent movie (last year or so) 4 kids are homeless? Without parents? Bringing themselves up?
What is it?
posted by leafwoman at 4:02 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by leafwoman at 4:02 PM PST - 13 comments
Roll up the windows....
I can't sing well. At all. What are some good methods I can practice at home to improve?
best ticket price from NYC to Grand Bahama Island?
Best price from a NYC airport to Freeport, Grand Bahamas Island. Going with a few friends to the Bahamas from March 18-25, 2006. Any suggestions on where to find the cheapest flight? I wish JetBlue flew to Freeport instead of just Nassau but we have a free place to stay (resort) in Freeport.
Not sure of where to look...so any ideas would be great. And if you have suggestions on what we should check out on GBI (away from the touristy resort crap and the spring breakers..)
Advice for Dealing with Car Accident Stress
Yesterday I caused a car accident. I'm a college sophomore and I've never been in a car wreck before. I have liability insurance so it only covers the other persons car and its going to cost $1250 to fix my car which I have no choice but to fix. I also have to appear in court next month to deal with the ticket or whatever. The whole incident has just weighed on my heavily. I can't get any work done, I am having trouble sleeping. I just feel awful. Does anyone have any advice on dealing with this kind of situation?
posted by icespide at 2:26 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by icespide at 2:26 PM PST - 24 comments
Is my chiroprator a nut?
Is my chiropractor talking nonsense?
I have been seeing a cranial chiropractor since hurting my neck in a car crash. So today in my session she was gently fingering the top of my spine, base of my skull area, and she said that she had pinpointed the problem area because she could feel my nerves 'fizzing'.
I think she is right about finding the location of the injury cause thats where I get the most pain when she touches me. But can she really be feeling my nerves fizz. Is that scientifically possible?
yummy coffee
Inspired by this, I'm looking for more interesting coffee/latte recipes.
How many copies a book has sold?
How can you find out how many copies a book (published, say, in the last five years) has sold? Not necessarily a best-seller, either.
Web Developer plugin for Safari?
Something for (the latest version of) Safari that allows me to see which DIV I'm in by mousing over a section of the screen? Any suggestions besides webdevadditions (which doesn't work for me and the developer is unresponsive).
posted by Manhasset at 1:42 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Manhasset at 1:42 PM PST - 7 comments
Then the heat disappears and the mirage fades away...
My little sister is going to Cairo, Egypt. For a year! I'm looking for some tips and information on living there. [more inside]
Good LCD monitor for reading?
What should I look for in an LCD monitor primarily for programming and web-surfing? (i.e. reading text.) [more inside]
posted by callmejay at 11:37 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by callmejay at 11:37 AM PST - 26 comments
Need clipart representing a database
Needed: a good clipart graphic representing a database (shape of a cylinder) for a quick powerpoint presentation. There has to be something decent in the public domain. Any links? Thanks!
posted by queue_strategy at 11:37 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by queue_strategy at 11:37 AM PST - 8 comments
Canadians: Do you vote for a party or a candidate?
Dear Canadians, Brits, and other citizens of parliamentary democracies: Inspired by this comment, how important is party affiliation to your vote? In other words, how much of an asshat does your party's parliamentary candidate have to be to force you to switch sides in an election? [more inside]
Website redesign
How much should be budgeted to redesign a small/medium sized association's website? [more inside]
What's the proper etiquette for eating sushi?
What's the proper etiquette for eating sushi? [more inside]
posted by hooray at 10:17 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by hooray at 10:17 AM PST - 21 comments
Powerpoint into a DVD playable disc
How do I turn a Powerpoint Slide Show into a playable DVD? [more inside]
Computer won't recognize external drive
A little help please in getting my computer to fully recognize an external hard drive. [more inside]
Can AMD Motherboard be powered by G3 powersupply?
Here's a technical question. Will this motherboard work with a G3 (Mac) power supply?
Gigabyte GA-6VTXD
Also in the motherboard is an AMD Athlon 900Mhz. Is that fast? What's the comparison to Intel chips? I've never really understood the conversion. I thought it would be neat to use an old, unwanted G3 case for something like this. [more inside]
Where to travel to as a photo-journalist?
I want to be a photo-journalist. Where should I travel to? [more inside]
posted by BobsterLobster at 8:33 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by BobsterLobster at 8:33 AM PST - 18 comments
Are you going to be my girl?
How do I tell a crush from high school that I still have feeling for her? How do I act on those feelings? [more inside]
posted by nickerbocker at 8:27 AM PST - 45 comments
posted by nickerbocker at 8:27 AM PST - 45 comments
Are there any jobs I could work from home on?
Are there any real, decent, and legit jobs I could work from home on for some extra cash? [more inside]
Where Do I Get a High Quality Photo Print?
Where can I get an archival, museum quality photographic print from a 35mm transparency in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC area? Also, what kind of print should I have made (Cibachrome or digital/ink jet)? [more inside]
posted by philmas at 7:16 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by philmas at 7:16 AM PST - 7 comments
Name That Painting
Artfilter: What is the name of the painting, and the painter, of the portrait hanging near the door of Will's apartment in Will & Grace? It's a portrait of a male, shoulders up, no shirt.
posted by Neale at 6:17 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by Neale at 6:17 AM PST - 3 comments
Help my testicles descend even further......
Is it possible to train your voice to go deeper? [more inside]
How do I make Network Solutions and Typepad work?
Please please please can someone help me make my Network Solutions registered domain map to my Typepad site? [more inside]
posted by nthdegx at 5:13 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by nthdegx at 5:13 AM PST - 5 comments
From the country that brought you the Magic Roundabout...
Modern Art in the London Docklands. Anyone know exactly where this incredible piece is? [more inside]
I need a title
I need to come up with a title for my current job to put on my resume [more inside]
January 20
Sweat Rash
For the past few months I've had a light case of Heat Rash (prickly heat, miliaria). What can I do to get rid of it? [more inside]
Human Swiss Army Knife?
Keep being the jack-of-all-trades guy? Or master something specific? [more inside]
Turtle Sexing
Web development woes.
A client's website keeps losing its changes. [more inside]
posted by sandra_s at 8:16 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by sandra_s at 8:16 PM PST - 6 comments
:-(
My neck cracking habit is killing me. [more inside]
Say What?
I have some 30 and 50 page articles from France, Germany, maybe Korea, and would like to read them. Are there people here who have experience with translators and translation services that could initiate me? What kind of prices and service times am I looking at? What are my options for this problem? Thanks.
What's going on with my computer?
Hefty computer problems. My computer (Asus A8NX-E Deluxe) suddenly shut off one day. When I would power it up the fans would run for ~10 seconds -- no BIOS, nothing, then the fans would turn off. Replaced power supply, no difference. Replaced motherboard and the weird fan problem fixed. Placed everything in, no video now. And... [more inside]
posted by geoff. at 6:07 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by geoff. at 6:07 PM PST - 9 comments
VC?
How would one search out willing venture capitalists? A client of mine has a business plan, a good market, and a group of capable people, but just found her source of funding has dried up. If she can find one or more investors who can commit to funding, she believes that she can make it happen. But how would we find such people?
(For the curious, this is a non-tech venture.)
Brick wall PSA
A few years ago, I saw a PSA narrated by what sounded like a black man in his 40s or 50s. It described how one summer he and his brother were told by their father to build a brick wall for no apparent purpose. He talked about how hot it was, how they didn't spend any time with their friends, and they had to rebuild parts that weren't up to snuff. At the end, the father said something like, "Now don't ever tell me there's anything you can't do." I loved the ad, and was wondering whether it was available online. Any ideas?
Hassleless travelling to and from Japan in comfort?
A friend of mine and I are going to Japan in a couple months and are getting our tickets now. We'll be leaving from Washington, DC and will be arriving in Tokyo and leaving from Osaka later. I'm worried about comfort, he's worried about price. We're both worried about the hassle of switching/transferring between the two Tokyo airports on the way back. Suggestions? [more inside]
Finding your Search Engine keywords / phrases
I'm looking for a way to find out what keywords/keyphrases are being used on all search engines for my website. My stats program shows a few but there must be loads that I haven't found yet. Thanks for reading.
Todo list applications
I'm looking for web-based application that I can use to organize my todo lists. I need for it to be webbased and it also must have an RSS feed. Does anybody have any suggestions? [more inside]
ID a song?
Songfilter: Name of the song played often at sporting events, simply repeats the word "Hey"???
posted by apark at 3:10 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by apark at 3:10 PM PST - 13 comments
Please help me select a new job title.
Please help me select a new job title. [mi] [more inside]
What do waiters call regular customers?
Does anyone know any slang that waiters/waitresses use to refer to regular customers other than the obvious "regulars"?
mexico tips
Heading to Guadalajara and Manzanillo in early March for 10 days and wonder about tips for must-see things to do, see, restaurant recommendations and accomodations as well. ( no all-inclusives please)
new fangled image maps?
I want to display images of stained glass windows on a church website. What is the best way, method, software, code etc to highlight details on the initial image and then have the user mouse over or click to get a larger shot of the detail, with a caption if possible? [more inside]
posted by Biblio at 2:31 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Biblio at 2:31 PM PST - 6 comments
yvan eht nioj
How do you cook navy beans so the "outer shell" doens't come off? [more inside]
posted by lpctstr; at 2:20 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by lpctstr; at 2:20 PM PST - 10 comments
What's the word for items left in books?
Is there a specific word for the varied detritus people leave between the pages of a book? [more inside]
posted by steef at 1:50 PM PST - 28 comments
posted by steef at 1:50 PM PST - 28 comments
Got A Bad Case Of The Stationery Blues
What is the best resource, be it a site, book, whatever, to assist those unlucky enough to have to create stationery files for MS Outlook 2003? CSS supports seems inconsistent, and even table-based layouts don't behave as expected, or even as they do in IE.
John Birch: Real, or pipe dream?
I need a link to support the allegation that John Birch , the U.S. Army intelligence officer supposedly killed by the Chinese in 1945, did not exist. [more inside]
posted by Kirth Gerson at 1:36 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by Kirth Gerson at 1:36 PM PST - 15 comments
PHP/IIS index page must be explicitly specified to use GET vars?
PHP under IIS doesn't serve default content page (index.php) when only GET variables are passed? e.g., /directory/?myvar=foobar ...I have a custom 404 error configured, and IIS is set to confirm file exists. [more inside]
posted by CaptApollo at 12:57 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by CaptApollo at 12:57 PM PST - 5 comments
Speciation and Chromosome Counts
How do species come to have different numbers of chromosomes? [more inside]
posted by luftmensch at 12:43 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by luftmensch at 12:43 PM PST - 14 comments
Vegetarian cookbooks?
Keep me out of internet shopping cart trouble
I'm building a website for a local store; they want a small catalog to sell a few of their products online. They already accept credit cards on-site and have a merchant ID#; can a pixel-pusher like me set up a shopping cart system out of the box for them, or do I need to find a web developer? [more inside]
PVR/video card question
For a friend who is also doing a PVR project with an old machine:
I have a home made PC with an XGI Volari V3 128 mgb and a Magnavox (27MT3305/17) and I am trying to connect them through S-Video. The TV shows nothing but rolling grayscale ghosts of my desktop. I cannot find any means of configuring the video card to s-video, so I assume this is automatic.[more inside]
Lux et Veritas : Can my apartment windows be blocked over?
Looks like the one story warehouse next door has been put up FOR SALE. Problem is that if a building goes up in its stead, two of my windows will be covered over. Do I have any rights or say in the matter? [more inside]
posted by Skygazer at 11:34 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by Skygazer at 11:34 AM PST - 19 comments
Things to do in Marrakech
Heading to Marrakech for a week, starting Sunday. Do any Mefites have tips, must-see places, restaurant recommendations (or places to avoid)? [more inside]
posted by darsh at 11:28 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by darsh at 11:28 AM PST - 10 comments
Salt Lake City: Hotels, nightlife?
Salt Lake City: Hotels? Nightlife? [more inside]
craigslist stalker is on the loose
Craigslist flagging question: How to avoid harassment? [more inside]
More male bottoms then female tops?
BSDMFilter : Is it true that there are far more male bottoms then there are female tops? [more inside]
Best way to carry condoms with you
CondomFilter: What is the best way to carry condoms around with you for use away from home? Looking around on the Net, you find advice that keeping it in your wallet or pocket is unsafe (heat and friction), so what other options does a guy have? Will your suggestions work for carrying more than one condom as well?
HOSTS file and Firefox
I'm interested in enacting parental controls on the Mozilla Firefox browser. [more inside]
Alternatives to Cafe Press and Zazzle?
I'm looking to make some t-shirts, on an on-demand basis. Are there any alternatives to Cafe Press and Zazzle, preferably one that's not weird about owning people's designs, and copyright issues? I'd like to have unlimited designs available, decent prices, and decent quality t-shirts. I'm not interested in getting anything in bulk. Thanks!
posted by apetpsychic at 10:48 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by apetpsychic at 10:48 AM PST - 6 comments
Can I fix my own Metal Dance Pad?
Which guitar for a beginner?
I'd like to buy a beginner's acoustic guitar. [more inside]
carrots to good home
What in G-d's name am I going to do with ten pounds of carrots? [more inside]
Atlanta to Philadelphia?
Have you lived in Atlanta and moved to Philadelphia? What were your experiences? [more inside]
Do I need to refrigerate vinaigrette?
Do I need to refrigerate vinaigrette?
I make a traditional vinaigrette: olive oil, vinegar, dijon mustard, herbs, salt, pepper. Do I need to refrigerate it?
posted by shothotbot at 9:34 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by shothotbot at 9:34 AM PST - 13 comments
Logo NoGo in Firefox
Can you see why my website's logo is messed up in Firefox but displays okay in IE [more inside]
Selected Umbrellas
[UmbrellaFilter] I'd like to get one of those snazzy umbrellas as seen in the Windowlicker video (by Aphex Twin). Does anyone know if it's possible, or where? For those who haven't seen the video, it's an old-fashioned-looking umbrella, white, with the logo on the cover of Selected Ambient Works as shown in the link.
How long do burned CD-Rs last?
What, in your experience, is the lifespan of a burned CD-R? What about DVD+R? [more inside]
Need full text of Double Day statement defending James Frey
How to find the full text of the public statement issued by DoubleDay defending James Frey? [more inside]
Reasons/fixes for swollen parotids?
I want my face back! (Swelling of the parotid glands.) [more inside]
Drunk midwesterner seeks novelty
Does anybody know if there has ever been a popular cocktail invented in Minnesota? [more inside]
I want to be more 'modern classical' literate.
Music Filter: I want to be more 'modern classical' literate. [more inside]
Simple C IDE
I'm looking for a simple C IDE. [more inside]
Multiple Xboxes on a network problem.
I'm trying to set up a small network for some friends of mine. They have 2 xboxes (not 360s) and just got broadband internet specifically for Xbox Live. I picked up router (a LinkSys WRT54G). They previously had the xbox system link bundle (4 port hub and 4 cables). Then came the problems (after the jump). [more inside]
Why all the fuss over Google?
Why all the excitement over Google? I read in Wired Magazine that there has been a "breathtaking ascent of Google" in recent months, but I don't know what it's all about. [more inside]
Well designed objects
Where can I find other webpages like this one ? What blogs present other nice items (in terms of usability).
Natural Resource Consumption
What percentage of the world's natural resources does the united states use? [more inside]
Tell me about tea.
Tell me about loose teas. [more inside]
IE... you are my enemy! (At least when it comes to CSS/Javascript)
How the heck do I iterate through all a given div's style sheet in IE? [more inside]
When should I sell my house?
Question about when is the best time to put a house on the market... [more inside]
Mental performance
Whatever challenging and demanding mental tasks one has to perform, whether intensive games, tests, or problem saving, it just so happens that on some days the brain functions better during others. I am looking for tips on things to do to help keep a person's brain sharp, so that he feels "in the zone" during mind-intensive activities.
Wealth, Power, and Flattery
Why are rich and/or powerful people nevertheless so succeptible to flattery? [more inside]
posted by ZenMasterThis at 5:26 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by ZenMasterThis at 5:26 AM PST - 19 comments
Can you pick me up some string cheese?
What is the *best* book you can recommend that covers diet and nutrition for a healthy pregnancy? [more inside]
Exactly what the hell is Paul Oakenfold doing?
Exactly what the hell is Paul Oakenfold doing? [more inside]
posted by disillusioned at 3:47 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by disillusioned at 3:47 AM PST - 15 comments
US/UK customer service comparison
US/UK Customer ServiceFilter: In your experience, in what instances does US customer service outshine that of the UK, and vice-versa? [more inside]
posted by By The Grace of God at 2:38 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by By The Grace of God at 2:38 AM PST - 20 comments
Help me, help them!
Recently I've decided that I would like to take a service trip this summer, and would like opinions and ideas on where to go, who to go through, and who might help fundraise such a trip. [more inside]
posted by charmston at 1:00 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by charmston at 1:00 AM PST - 9 comments
Caribbean Cruise advice wanted
I'm planning on taking a Caribbean Cruise in April (my first cruise of any kind). Your experience, knowledge, and wisdom would be greatly appreciated. [more inside]
posted by gummo at 12:23 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by gummo at 12:23 AM PST - 16 comments
January 19
How do I set up a server at home?
ServerFilter: How do I set up a server at home? [more inside]
Saving a stream of links to my HD
How could I capture the steady stream of popularly ranked links on a web site (in this case http://del.icio.us/popular/). I thought it would be a snap with an RSS-enabled site - but after googling/trying different RSS readers, I am overwhelmed and have not found a solution. The idea is to capture the links on my hard drive so I don't miss anything if I'm away for a few days. (Bonus if I can weed out the repeats!)
Office parenting
Parents with home-based businesses -- how do you do it? [more inside]
What's your favorite Google feature, trick, or hack?
Stupid Google tricks: I'm teaching a class on internet searching. Help me impress and inform by sharing your favorite Google or other search tool feature, trick, or hack. [more inside]
Cyberpunk couriers
Why are couriers featured in most cyberpunk stories?
53g of powdered ginger, what to do?
Just received a big jar of powdered ginger -- what to make with it? [more inside]
MidEast language map
I'd like to find a map of languages spoken in the Middle East. At least the major languages: Arabic, Farsi, etc. Anyone got better google-fu skills than me?
Need to know the basics of Avid iNews
In 10 days or so, I'm going to learn how to use Avid iNews at my new job. [more inside]
posted by amusem at 9:09 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by amusem at 9:09 PM PST - 2 comments
Is it ICED tea?
How does one make and distribute e-books? [more inside]
How can I bypass my school's packet filter?
Is it possible to bypass a packet filter in order to log onto AIM from my school's network? Filtering is combination URL filtering via Sonic Wall and packet filtering via Packet Hound. We have tried proxies but have been met with little success, we need a simple lightweight solution.
posted by SuperCoolZane at 7:56 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by SuperCoolZane at 7:56 PM PST - 15 comments
Linux apt-get woes...
I think I broke it...
I was attempting to apt-get install vsftpd when apt informed me that I need to upgrade certain packages... [more inside]
foot cramping weirdness
Recurring foot muscle cramps. My fiancee has this weird *foot thing* that happens about 3 or 4 days per week. In the evenings, she gets painful cramps in her foot, usually her left foot but sometimes the right one does the same. It usually takes 10 or 20 minutes to work itself out. It's helped by massage, but it hurts like the dickens while it's going on. What gives? Her diet and exercise habits inside... [more inside]
Bad Chicago Restaurants
Is there a way I can find out if a restaurant in Chicago, Illinois has any health code violations? [more inside]
posted by super_not at 7:21 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by super_not at 7:21 PM PST - 2 comments
Problems with Windows Media Player
Help me play an .avi file. [more inside]
Holy crap my tooth is killing me, ow ow ow!
Sinus Infection filter with a dash of god aweful tooth ache.. Who should I go see? [more inside]
Ladies (and some gents): What do you wear under your skirt?
Ladies (and some gents): What do you wear under your skirt? [more inside]
posted by lychee at 5:37 PM PST - 30 comments
posted by lychee at 5:37 PM PST - 30 comments
I'm sick of being just a little bit chubby.
How do I stop eating before I go to bed? [more inside]
posted by visual mechanic at 5:10 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by visual mechanic at 5:10 PM PST - 22 comments
study abroad info
Studyabroadfilter: I am a student at Texas Tech University and I am planning on studying abroad this summer but I do not know where to go. What do yall think?? I was thinking Spain, Italy, Norway, or Scotland. Please let me know if anyone has had prior experience with this type of program and what yall thought of where you went. Thank you very much. [more inside]
Plasma TV Burn-In Questions
Plasma Burn-in Filter:
I have a new Plasma 42" TV. The manual has a page in the front dedicated to burn-in and how it's not covered by warranty. How worried do I need to be? [more inside]
posted by SlyBevel at 4:58 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by SlyBevel at 4:58 PM PST - 23 comments
Fensler Film’s fourth Sealab 2021 clip; what is the rock track that comes in at 00:20 and plays the clip out?
Fensler Film’s fourth Sealab 2021 clip; what is the rock track that comes in at 00:20 and plays the clip out?
Help me make Japanese Shrimp Sauce, Jacksonville Florida style.
Help me make Japanese Shrimp Sauce, as found in Jacksonville, Florida. [more inside]
Downloadable Shakespeare
Shakespearefilter. One of my vices is collecting productions of Shakespeare's plays (particular Hamlet). I recently stumbled across this theatre group who have put two shows up online for download and I was wondering if anyone knew of any others which are available anywhere online. I can't imagine that this is the only group doing this. Ideally I'm looking for those in the canon which are produced less often such as Cymbeline or Measure for Measure hopefully in mp3 format. [more inside]
What to do with an 83 year old Acid Casualty Papa?
My friend is traveling back to the US to deal with her estranged 83 year old acid-casualty father’s deteriorating health and living situation. Can she be held legally responsible for his debts? [more inside]
"I'm sorry? We were talking about chocolate?"
The delightful "Land of Chocolate" and similar pieces... [more inside]
posted by Rothko at 3:14 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Rothko at 3:14 PM PST - 9 comments
How do I train my pet mouse to use an exercise wheel?
[BFSkinnerFilter] How do I train my pet mouse to use expensive exercise equipment? [more inside]
Unauthorized Content Use?
This might have been asked before but I couldn't find it in my search. My website has no advertising. Other websites have been displaying my content inside frames surrounded by advertising. How may I prevent this from happening?
How can I translate data?
What is a good tool for translating data? [more inside]
Investigating an international company?
How to find out the degree of legitimacy, trustworthiness, quality and ethics of the Amicorp company? [more inside]
What do I do with empty toner cartridges?
My office has a lot of empty toner cartridges from laser printers sitting around. What should I do with them? I don't feel good about throwing them in the trash, but whenever I research selling the cartridges to a company, I can only get something like 1 dollar for each (and that will barely cover the shipping costs). What do I do??
Where to find Nigerian movies?
Where can I go in New York to get Nollywood films on DVD? What should I get? And should I be so overcautious/xenophobic to pay in cash? [more inside]
Roccoco Music
Many years ago in Boston when WBCN was a classical station, it broadcast a program called Dekovan (SP?) Presents. The commentator on this program made a distinction between Baroque and Rococo music. He did not elaborate on the differences between the two and implied they were too subtle for most of his listeners to understand. I do not remember after 40-45 years any of his examples of Rococo. Does Rococo music exist or was Dekovan the only one that recognized it? Do any elderly AskMefs remember Dekovan and know anything about him? The show was syndicated throughout the country.
How can I find lost money?
Finding lost money filter. I was the executor for my Dads estate. The bulk of the work was done long ago, but I'm getting contacted by a company that says they know about some money still in his name. What can I do to find these funds myself?
posted by what-i-found at 11:49 AM PST - 42 comments
posted by what-i-found at 11:49 AM PST - 42 comments
Web-based tutorial development
Are there any free/open source tools available to create web-based (HTML) tutorials that don't require server installation? I've played with IBM's Toot-o-matic in the past but it doesn't work with Java 1.5 and doesn't seem to be actively supported. [more inside]
posted by tommasz at 11:43 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by tommasz at 11:43 AM PST - 5 comments
Why won't the video play?
Why is it that some videos won't play for me and I get this instead? [more inside]
posted by wsg at 11:41 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by wsg at 11:41 AM PST - 8 comments
Need to access NT 2000 WS PC but don't have username/password.
I've got a old dell laptop which, just before I retired it, I loaded up with NT 2000 workstation from a legit cd I had. And I've forgotten whichever username/password combo I cleverly used. Furthermore I can't find the orginal cd anywhere so that I could just reload the OS.
Does anyone know of a way I can access this machine? I want to give it to my young daughter 'cause it's free.
Tourist apartments in Budapest, Ljubljana and Sarajevo?
Apartments in Budapest, Ljubljana and Sarajevo? My roommate & I are heading to Central Europe in March, and we'd like to rent apartments for a week in each of those cities, so we can have a kitchen and enough space to not drive each other crazy. [more inside]
Oh, this all too solid flesh is melting
Interested in approaches to getting my novel published. From those who are more in the know than myself. [more inside]
posted by dances_with_sneetches at 11:24 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by dances_with_sneetches at 11:24 AM PST - 18 comments
What's a good network-enabled piece of backup software for Windows?
Is there a reasonably priced Windows backup solution that does SCP, not FTP? [more inside]
How can I get a short-term, labor-intensive job in a field I'd like to start a career in?
How can I get a short-term, labor-intensive job in a field I'd like to start a career in? [more inside]
Internet connection monitor
Is there a simple app out there that will monitor when my Internet connection goes up and down? I've seen dozens of utilities out there that monitor a specific website, but I figure these utilities might just error out if my own connection is down. Besides I should be monitoring 2 or 3 sites rather than just one to get a true measure of whether the Internet is down.
Running a web site
I would like to run a web server and more. Any assistance or advice out there? [more inside]
Need recommendations on buying a parrot
I'm thinking of buying a parrot, and I'm leaning towards a White-Bellied Caique. Does anyone own this type of bird? Can they recommend it? [more inside]
Korean War Purple Heart
How can I find out if someone (living) received a Purple Heart award during the Korean War? [more inside]
Downsides of collecting unemployment (and giving it away)?
What are the downsides of collecting unemployment (and giving the money to a friend)? Would it affect, for example, applying for a mortgage in the next two or three years? (I live in NYC). [more inside]
Powerbook or MacBook?
Powerbook or MacBook? Trade offs between the old generation and new generation of Pro Apple laptops. [more inside]
posted by Chuck Cheeze at 9:23 AM PST - 32 comments
posted by Chuck Cheeze at 9:23 AM PST - 32 comments
Portable gym?
My job requires me to travel roughly 1 week out of 4. While I enjoy this, it seriously interferes with my workout schedule. What exercises can I do with equipment that will fit in a large suitcase and won't disturb the neighbors?
"Beijing Soccer Heroes"
I desperately need (well want) a copy of 1987 Chinese movie "Soccer Heroes" aka "Beijing Soccer Heroes" aka 京都球俠 (Jing du qiu xia) [more inside]
posted by priorpark17 at 9:13 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by priorpark17 at 9:13 AM PST - 6 comments
How thick should this steel plate be?
How thick would a carbon steel plate have to be to roughly approximate the bending & deflection characteristics of 5/8" to 3/4" plywood? [more inside]
posted by true at 9:06 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by true at 9:06 AM PST - 6 comments
Where is the great music?
Have we hit a low point for music at this time in history? Or is it that the great music which is out there is just not that popular? [more inside]
How to reset a wireless access key without original computer?
My computer's hard drive died, taking my wireless access key with it. Unfortunately, I don't have a hard copy of it. Is there a way to re-set my wireless network's access settings without the original computer? [more inside]
posted by kevinmeyers at 8:56 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by kevinmeyers at 8:56 AM PST - 5 comments
PDF Duplex Printing Failure
PDF Duplex Printing Failure [more inside]
Surviving winter training...
Another food/exercise/energy question: how do I arrange my life and diet so I can do two hours of a martial art every night for ten days? [more inside]
Working with Text in Columns in Excel -- please help
Excel Question: I have 2 lists of text data separated into 2 columns -- column A and column B. Column A is a significantly longer list (close to 10k cells) than Column B (5-6k cells), but many of the cells in Column A are identical to cells in Column B. What I would like to do is generate a Column C that only contains cells from Column A that are NOT also in Column B. [more inside]
posted by Soulbee at 8:31 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by Soulbee at 8:31 AM PST - 7 comments
Disable AIM prompt?
Disable stupid AOL instant message warning? [more inside]
posted by hokie409 at 8:28 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by hokie409 at 8:28 AM PST - 5 comments
How safe are old plastic toys?
My daughter recently got my old play tea-set (cups, a teapot etc.). It is made from hard plastic. Is it still safe to drink from? There is no mention on the toys of the type of plastic it is made of. They are approximately 25 years old.
posted by davar at 7:31 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by davar at 7:31 AM PST - 7 comments
How do I take notes on big books?
Researchers, academics, and readers: how do you deal with taking notes, recording passages, keeping a common-place book, and reading long books? What is your note-taking workflow? [more inside]
Firefox place marking question
When reading long articles in Firefox, is there a simple way to mark your place so that you automatically start where you left off the next day when you reload that page?
posted by PurpleJack at 6:33 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by PurpleJack at 6:33 AM PST - 3 comments
Palm OS forums that don't suck?
I bought my wife a Palm TX for pharmacy school (previously discussed here). Are there any decent Palm forum/portal sites out there that don't suck? I'm looking for something like ipodlounge but for Palm OS? I haven't been able to turn any up. [more inside]
Why do I feel in a career tundra?
I've been an attorney for 4 years now, 28 years old, bored to death and uninsprired at my current job and completely clueless about my future. [long post] [more inside]
How to break into science and medical freelance writing?
How to break into science and medical freelance writing? High background in science, little background in writing [more inside]
posted by Wolfster at 5:39 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by Wolfster at 5:39 AM PST - 14 comments
InternetIdiotFilter: How do I get email addresses for my company?
InternetIdiotFilter: How do I get email addresses for my company? [more inside]
Advice on Web Application Data Correlation.
What is the optimum way in an ASP.NET Web Application with SQL Server 2000 to perform the following data correlation? [more inside]
best form of working out?
I have been told recently that a short (say 20 minutes) series of sprints, hard workouts, is more efficient and better all around for fitness than slow long distance walking or running (jogging)...true or not?
big head eyeglasses
So I have this oddly shaped head and I'd like to find eyeglasses that actually fit... [more inside]
Addressing confusing selection criteria.
In job applications, I'm having trouble addressing the selection criteria - in particular, the one wanting to know my "Knowledge and commitment to OH&S standards and Equal Employment Opportunities Policy". [more inside]
How can I make a flash drive more secure?
How do I make a flash drive more secure? [more inside]
January 18
What is the best pool cue I can get for under 100 dollars?
What is the best pool cue I can get for under 100 dollars?
Where is the best place online to get one? I'm thinking about getting one for a friend.
Fuss-free default footers for Word?
How can I set up a totally fuss-free default footer in Word?
I want to add a default footer to Normal.dot, so that if users doesn't specify their own footer they get mine, and people who get printed copies of their documents know where to go to find the originals. [more inside]
posted by flabdablet at 10:52 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by flabdablet at 10:52 PM PST - 11 comments
Trying to figure out what to do with pine forest landscaping
I'm trying to figure out what to do about landscaping in a pine forest location. The problem is the soil is sandy and nothing has grown there. [more inside]
Fashionable Inspiration
Calling all fashionistas! Any one out there know of any good reference books for fashion designers? [more inside]
Looking for online groupware app for volunteer scheduling
I'm looking for a free online collaborative calendar/spreadsheet app to schedule volunteers. I'd like it to have time down the left side and 3 columns with titles and the whole thing can be group edited. I need 7 consecutive days of 1-hr slots from 8am to midnight. [more inside]
Have any "Greatest Hits" albums had bonus songs which become a greatest hit?
Many times a "Greatest Hits" album is released and there is an extra new song or two added as a bonus (and they're usually not very good) . . Have there ever been any of these "bonus tracks" which themselves have gone on to become a greatest hit?
Why won't they get along?
Firefox 1.5 and Quicktime 7... Why don't they agree? [more inside]
Should I report my ebay sales to the IRS?
Should I report my ebay sales to the IRS? [more inside]
Mental Health issues
A friend of mine is having mental health issues. How can I best help them? [more inside]
Hi there!
If someone who knows your name greets you by not using your name, is that rude and/or disrespectful? [more inside]
Looking for rehab in Terminal City
I need recommendations for private alcohol treatment programmes in Vancouver or the Lower Mainland/Vancouver Island area. [more inside]
Health Insurance Application Spin?
Do I have to represent myself with a flawlessly healthful past to be approved for individual (Blue Cross) health insurance? [more inside]
Why does alcohol combined with pot make me so sick?
I get tremendously sick when I drink, and then smoke pot. [more inside]
posted by lemur at 7:03 PM PST - 43 comments
posted by lemur at 7:03 PM PST - 43 comments
Speedometer acting sluggish
My '97 Saturn sedan is having speedometer problems...it gets stuck on 31 mph and sometimes (after a smack) gets up to the speed I am going, but never goes below 31 unless I smack the dash multiple times, and even park and take the key out of the ignition!
Any idea what the problem is and an estimate to the repair cost?
Tiny musical device wrecks girl's life shortly before 6-week trip.
It's my turn to have ipod woes. Has this particular problem happened to you? Please help before my ipod dream is tragically ended. [more inside]
If Volvo made a PC?
New PC system build, nearly new builder seeks the Volvo 240 of machines. [more inside]
Any recommendations for a grant writing course online?
I want to take a grant / proposal writing course online or at least learn a lot more about grant writing. Has anyone taken one or heard about one that is better than the rest? Is it something that is better taken in a classroom?
How much money can I expect to earn from ads on my website?
Would adding advertisements to my site generate enough earnings to even bother in the first place? [more inside]
What's the Great Australian Novel?
How to move from Aperture back to iPhoto?
I tried out Apple's Aperture for a month to see if I liked it and if it saved any time, but now that iPhoto 6 is out, I'd like to go back to iPhoto which runs loads faster on my iMac. This means I have about a month's worth of photos in Aperture I'd like to salvage in iPhoto. What I can't figure out is how to export photos from Aperture into iPhoto, instead of vice versa. Any tips?
posted by mathowie at 4:09 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by mathowie at 4:09 PM PST - 8 comments
Plans for an offshore air defense platform?
I'm interested in writing a story set on a texas tower, an off-shore air defense platform used in the mid 50s to early 60s. However, I need an idea of how it was set up inside and I don't know how to get a map/plan/schematic of the tower. I don't every little detail about it, just how the space was set up and so forth.
posted by clockworkjoe at 3:51 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by clockworkjoe at 3:51 PM PST - 5 comments
CSS'ing my way to a 4/3 resolution?
What's the easiest/best way to design a site that's meant to be viewed 4/3 while ensuring it looks right on even widescreen monitors? [more inside] [more inside]
posted by electric_counterpoint at 3:38 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by electric_counterpoint at 3:38 PM PST - 12 comments
hosting a mefi clone?
Thinking about creating a website very similar to Metafilter. Have no php/mysql skills. What's the platform/CMS that comes closest to replicating the MeFi experience without requiring a lot of tech skills? [more inside]
Looking for a Firefox fix for entering URL on startup...
Firefoxfilter: I want to stop Firefox (1.5) from changing the focus of where I'm typing when I'm entering a URL on startup. See inside for a (hopefully) more coherent explanation of the problem... [more inside]
posted by gwenzel at 2:20 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by gwenzel at 2:20 PM PST - 23 comments
Help Me Get to Highbury
How to get tickets to see Arsenal at Highbury? [more inside]
Simple, easy and delicious vegetarian Japanese recipes
Simple, easy and delicious vegetarian Japanese recipes I can make at home? [more inside]
Good poster font?
What's a good, free font for use on a 5-foot-across poster that will be filled with lots of text? (Body text will be 20-25 points.)
posted by Tlogmer at 1:43 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Tlogmer at 1:43 PM PST - 9 comments
Bandwidth
What would be a good, small utility for tracking my inbound/outbound DSL bandwidth consumption (as an end user)? All the tools I'm Googling seem to be for system administrators... I'm not running a server.
The incredible shrinking Photoshop file
I'm trying to copy/paste a 5x5 PSD file into an 8x8 CD template PSD. Every time I do so, the original 5x5 shrinks to 3.8x3.8! [more inside]
posted by Satapher at 1:16 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by Satapher at 1:16 PM PST - 14 comments
Maintaining a laptop
I just got a new laptop...help me care for it so it has a long and happy life. [more inside]
posted by apple scruff at 1:09 PM PST - 31 comments
posted by apple scruff at 1:09 PM PST - 31 comments
How to index Outlook?
How can I get desktop search programs to co-exist with Outlook? [more inside]
I'm a bad, bad husband.
I'm a bad, bad husband. My wife's birthday is this Sunday, and I've not figured out what I'm going to do. [more inside]
IE/Firefox -- recalling clicked-on links
If I type or paste a link into IE or Firefox, I can click on the down caret at the right end of the address line and get a list of recent addresses. This persists even when I exit and reload. However, links I click on don't appear. Is there any setting or workaround (less clumsy than highlighting, copying and pasting) to get them into the list?
Explain Henna, please.
I just got an appointment to get a henna tattoo. I'm not entirely sure what that means..... [more inside]
How can I make spending money while traveling?
How can I make spending money while I travel the world? [more inside]
Explain credit card processing
How does my client accept credit cards online? [more inside]
Entertainment alternatives to dancing at wedding party?
We're getting married in October. We've always avoided drinking and dancing at other people's parties, and we'd like to avoid having our own wedding consist primarily of drinking and dancing. What are some entertainment alternatives for a fun party? [more inside]
Why doesn't caffeine affect me?
Caffeine doesn't seem to affect me, at all. Is this unusual? [more inside]
Help me choose which low rent NYC university to attend
I'm a twenty-one year old drop out who's looking to go back to school to get my English degree. My grades, while decent, weren't spectacular, and I can't afford NYU or New School. It's probably going to be CUNY (Hunter or Baruch) or Pace, both being fairly reasonably priced (especially, in CUNY's case, if you're a resident of NYC). BUT... [more inside]
Is there a Mac utility that will allow remapping of the entire keyboard?
I've been looking for a one-hand keyboard. I've tried the Frogpad but the learning curve proved to be too high. I was looking for a solution that would essentially 'mirror' the right side of the keyboard to the keys on the left when a modifier key was pressed (the G key would be modified to H, F to J, etc.). [more inside]
can a sony jukebox talk to a mac?
Trying to use a Sony NW-HD3S with a G3 Mac. IS there any software or workaround to allow communication/ basic functionality -similar to what XNJB manages for Creative mp3 players- on a mac? [more inside]
Finding Someone in the Netherlands
How to locate next-of-kin in the Netherlands? [more inside]
Am I too proud?
How do you balance the risks you take with your career with the risk that you will be unsatisfied because you didn't take enough risk? (Further use of the work "risk" inside) [more inside]
why weight your Derby car?
The physics behind the Pinewood Derby... [more inside]
posted by shino-boy at 10:36 AM PST - 39 comments
posted by shino-boy at 10:36 AM PST - 39 comments
What Windows themes do you recommended?
i've patched uxtheme.dll and I'm looking for good free Windows styles/themes. What do you recommend?
How to pull off programmed music live?
I make music with singing, guitars, and somewhat fast/complex backing tracks that I sequence in Logic. How can I pull these songs off live with zero to one other humans? [more inside]
posted by thedaniel at 10:27 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by thedaniel at 10:27 AM PST - 14 comments
Thinning the herd: how do I trim down my design portfolio and sample pile?
Fellow graphic designers: I need help thinning out my collection of samples and portfolio materials. What should I keep? please hope. [more inside]
posted by whatnot at 9:31 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by whatnot at 9:31 AM PST - 8 comments
Why don't the radiators in my apartment stay hot?
Why don't the radiators in my apartment stay hot? [more inside]
Stressed? Relax.
"Stressed? Relax." Looking for this full page artwork found in Heavy Metal magazine (or maybe it was White Dwarf) back in the 80's. I vaguely remember it showing a guy looking at the reader, tearing a transparent sheet. Any ideas how to find it?
posted by indigo4963 at 9:28 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by indigo4963 at 9:28 AM PST - 4 comments
exercise transversus abdominus
How to exercise the transversus abdominus? [more inside]
Are all artists rich flakes who don't want to work?
Ideas for corralling dogs and cats?
Need room flow control ideas for new dog + fat cat + short person. [more inside]
Help Find a Scifi Short
SciFiFilter: A while ago, I read a short story called (something along the lines of) New York vs. The World....and I can't find it again! [more inside]
Textbooks on Statistics ?
Introductory college-level textbook of Statistics ? I've got an half decent understanding of calculus I and some practice studying functions (stationery points, flexes, limits etc) , calculating finite and indefinite integrals and some background theory. [more inside]
What's on your refrigerator?
What sort of useful stuff do you have on your refrigerator? I'm looking for cool things like notepads, calendars, utility magnets, etc. We're trying to spruce ours up and are looking for ideas.
How do I interview people (for the press, not for jobs)?
How do I interview a novelist? [more inside]
Best language schools in Tokyo...?
What are the best Japanese language schools in Tokyo? [more inside]
Stereo to Mono: Keep Both Channels?
So, I'm gonna DJ tonight using my 12" PowerBook as the source. I know the mixer requires mono--the question is how to do it. I don't want to ignore the right stereo channel. But do I use a stereo-mono adapter? Stereo-mono cable? Software? [more inside]
posted by kenneth at 6:34 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by kenneth at 6:34 AM PST - 7 comments
It's 1986, I'm in the first grade, I'm working really hard to get Mario laid
I'm looking for some nintendo-hop. Gangster shit a plus. [more inside]
posted by dihutenosa at 2:38 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by dihutenosa at 2:38 AM PST - 24 comments
buying Diane Arbus prints?
I'd like to own a print of a Diane Arbus picture. [more inside]
DVD Ripping and burning: I'm ready to rip my hair out!
Burning DVDs: I want to get clips from (commercial and locked) DVDs and into a new DVD for class, with a menu system. I've seen this explanation, but I have a Mac (OS X, I could be convinced to upgrade to 10.4 if necessary). What's the easiest and/or best way to do this? [more inside]
January 17
How does one remove a filter from a microKORG program?
Super amateur musician-filter: I have a korg microKORG, and it's great, but there's an issue that prevents me from doing anything useful with it, and I'm completely clueless as to how to resolve it. [more inside]
posted by helios at 11:26 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by helios at 11:26 PM PST - 5 comments
IRS: Does cashing personal checks at checkwriter's bank show up in an audit?
IRSAuditFilter: If one were to, sayy, cash personal checks at the checkwriter's bank, would the IRS know?
2nd person perspective narratives
Fiction usually comes in two flavours: 1st person narrative or 3rd person description.
What short stories or novels have been written in 2nd person perspective (i.e. from the reader's viewpoint)? Also, are there any movies shot entirely from this angle?
Married Sexual Deviant Seeks Same
How do I reconcile my crummy (married) sex life with my increasing sexual deviance? [more inside]
Where can I learn how to ride a bike as an adult?
Where can I learn to ride a bike as an adult in the NYC area? [more inside]
Fricken' Laser Beams
What companies sell industrial-grade lasers? [more inside]
Im looking for videos of how to dance at a club; failing that, videos of people dancing at clubs
Im looking for online videos of how to dance at a club; failing that, videos of people dancing at clubs [more inside]
jon stewart and body parts.
after watching tonight's daily show (1/17), i wondered what the technical word for "taint" really is... [more inside]
posted by jadanzzy at 8:38 PM PST - 30 comments
posted by jadanzzy at 8:38 PM PST - 30 comments
Simple Accounting Inventory program not named Quickbooks?
I run a tiny record label. So far we have one release under our belt and book keeping has been relatively easy as far as keeping track of what outlets we sell the cd too, and keeping track of collections and what not...We have three releases planned for the upcoming months, and this is gonna throw a wrench into our book keeping.. I could very well, just adopt the same policy for every release as I do for our first one, but it seems like a lot more work then needs to be done.. I keep a simple ledger for each account with how may cd's they took in, what they ow, and when a check comes in subtract the payment from the existing balance. NOw with some vendors having two or three of our releases, and checks coming in for more then one of our releases, Im gonna need a better way to keep track of ... (more inside) [more inside]
If only I could sell perspiration
PerspirationFilter: Is there anything I can do about excessive sweating (aside from staying completely still in a suitably cool environment)? [more inside]
Please help me live past 50
Want to get healthier. In which order should I fix my three vices for optimal success? [more inside]
Financial planning as a career
How can I become a financial advisor or planner? Is it prudent for me to consider entering this field at the age of thirty? [more inside]
my girlfriend can't sleep...
My girlriend can't sleep... [more inside]
Question about drug testing....
Is "complete urinalysis" a euphemism for "drug test"?
I'm going for a physical tomorrow for a teaching job I'm going to be taking in a few months. The forms say I need to have a "complete urinalysis". So, I have a two-part question. [more inside]
Chihuahua Outdoors Pee-pee Poo Poo Partay
Previously paper-trained Chihuahua, now on the path to being house broken will very very occasionally do her business outside. If let out from her crate, she may go to the bathroom in the house, however, for some reason, she prefers to go to the bathroom in her crate (just number one)! Outside she will just stand around our feet, looking to be picked up or just looking up at us. Her Chihuahua friend, similar history with paper training, will do her business in a mater of seconds on the lawn…she learnt this in a couple of days. What are we doing wrong with the stubborn one??? I don’t want her to be in a crate every time we have to leave the room. All I want for her to understand is that when Chihuahua goes outside, does the business, Chihuahua can quickly go inside …
When she does go to the bathroom outside she is rewarded, but as mentioned, this is not often…
Any hints? Any Chihuahua specific pointers?
Thanks
How to hang a large, unframed mirror without using glue?
I have a large mirror that my former roommates acquired via dumpster diving. It measures 48" x 36". It has 4 small holes, one drilled in each corner, 5" diagonally from the corners and 3.5" from the sides. It's unframed and quite heavy. How can I hang it without using glue or mastic? [more inside]
posted by Famous at 7:16 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by Famous at 7:16 PM PST - 14 comments
How long does it take for caffeine withdrawal symptoms to go away?
I am currently going through caffeine withdrawal. I have gone for three days without any caffeine and still feel bad. I don't have headaches, I am just fatigued, irritable, foggy headed and unhappy. Has anyone else gone through this? How long before you started feeling normal again?
posted by Sonny Jim at 6:47 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by Sonny Jim at 6:47 PM PST - 23 comments
Can I fix these recent horizontal black glitches on this onboard SiS chipset?
How can I fix my SiS onboard video? What did I even do to break it?
I recently reinstalled my girlfriend's Linux machine, adding a hard drive in the process. For some reason, the display shows horizontal glitches and every once in a while blinks black for a few seconds. [more inside]
posted by adamwolf at 6:46 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by adamwolf at 6:46 PM PST - 9 comments
On my way to another magazine subscription.
I've lost a website that correlates rewards in frequent flyer miles for money spent various retail partners. [more inside]
posted by sled at 6:08 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by sled at 6:08 PM PST - 3 comments
Should I violate this non-compete agreement?
Should I violate this non-compete agreement? If I do, what's the worst that could happen? [more inside]
What's the best online bookmark managing tool?
What's the best online bookmark managing tool?
Importance placed on being able to access them from any computer and an interface/usability similar to bookmarks native in firefox? [more inside]
Foreign aid: threat or menace?
Foreign aid: threat or menace? Help me track down this possibly apocryphal story. [more inside]
posted by richg at 5:11 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by richg at 5:11 PM PST - 12 comments
Wacom XP ADB USB recognition not working HELP !!!
Help -- for Wacom Intuos GD users on windows IE - XP users: I bought an used Wacom tablet on e-bay and an ADB to USB. I hooked it up by slapping the wacom male to the ADB to USB and shot that into the USB 2.0 hub. The Wacom reacts with a green indicator light although the pen won't work. I've installed the download software and can not get the Wacom pen / device to work. Any idea's??? Many, many thanks...
posted by orlin at 5:00 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by orlin at 5:00 PM PST - 8 comments
How the gurz can I get a copy of this book?
I've recently discovered a delightfully insane religion, and I want to buy their book. There are a couple of problems, though. [more inside]
posted by interrobang at 4:51 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by interrobang at 4:51 PM PST - 23 comments
Perspective on public domain
Its been discussed many times before on MeFi, and I'd like to get a clearer picture of this issue: copyright and public domain. [more inside]
posted by tetsuo at 4:33 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by tetsuo at 4:33 PM PST - 19 comments
No cults, please
Has anyone ever lived in an ashram? If so, please tell me a little about your experience, positive and negative. Details such as location, work involved, costs, etc., also appreciated.
Rejection!
Rejection Letters - how to write them [more inside]
Quasi-urgent legal question about a recent arrest of a friend.
Quasi-urgent legal question about a recent arrest of a friend. [more inside]
Using Sony mini-DVD camcorder with mac?
How can I use my Sony mini-DVD camcorder with my mac (and iMovie or Final Cut)? [more inside]
posted by esquire at 3:17 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by esquire at 3:17 PM PST - 11 comments
She has a dream...
Can anyone reccomend resources for someone interested in finding work in Asia Pacific, preferably in a helping capacity? [more inside]
I wanna rock.
Help me rock out. [more inside]
Where to find lots of Superballs of one colour?
BouncyBallFilter - I'm looking for a place where I can buy a large quantity of Superballs (like the ones in the Sony Bravia advert). I can find lots of them using Google, but not those that I want. [more inside]
posted by lodev at 3:10 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by lodev at 3:10 PM PST - 9 comments
Natural gas billing, am I stuck?
Natural Gas billing question... [more inside]
Food Allergy Skin-Test Needles
Where can I find allergy skin-test needles to prick my skin? [more inside]
The Soiling of Old Glory
Can someone find a serviceable digital version of this Pulitzer prize winning photograph? I want to use it as a desktop picture... [more inside]
Non-microsoft computer jobs in Seattle?
Blacklisted from Microsoft- filter: Can I still find a job for my computer skills in Seattle if I can't work for the 800-pound Redmond gorilla? [more inside]
posted by hincandenza at 1:21 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by hincandenza at 1:21 PM PST - 15 comments
Upgrading a DVD-less Powerbook
How to install Tiger (OSX 10.4) on a Powerbook with a broken DVD drive? [more inside]
posted by vacapinta at 1:21 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by vacapinta at 1:21 PM PST - 5 comments
50 years old and up a mountain!
What are possible causes for browsers not displaying webpages properly?
What could cause both IE and Firefox not to display certain pages (like expedia.com) correctly? [more inside]
What's there to see and do in Houston, Texas?
A friend of mine is trippin' to Houston, Texas in March with her husband and their nine-month-old baby son, and she needs some specific travel advice. [more inside]
Space heater recommendation?
Space heater recommendation? [more inside]
How to get the baby to accept the sippy cup.
My 13 month old son is absolutely refusing to drink from a sippy cup (we have eliminated his bottles completely). Any advice on how to encourage him to drink? He's at the point where he actually throws a mini-fit if the sippy cup is brought near his mouth.
learning from video vs. a book
Why do I learn better from a videotaped lecture than from reading a book? They both seem to be passive and linear in thought, but somehow I learn better from the video. Why is that?
Licensing Advertisements?
How would I go about licensing hundreds of TV commercials for sale as a repackaged product? [more inside]
consider the author
I have tried google and message boards and the publisher's site to no avail. Any idea where I can get an official 2006 David Foster Wallace reading or book signing or appearance schedule? [more inside]
posted by pissfactory at 11:47 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by pissfactory at 11:47 AM PST - 3 comments
Managing my own escrow
Managing my own escrow, where to put the money? [more inside]
Paging Dr. Howard, Dr. Fine, and Dr. Howard...
I'm looking for a good medical dictionary. [more inside]
Deadline for claiming small business expenses on income tax
I'm a Canadian who has very recently bought a pre-owned computer for a business I'm starting. Can I claim it in the upcoming income tax? Should I have registered the business first, and then make the necessary purchases? What is the deadline for claiming small business expenses on income tax anyway?
posted by rinkjustice at 11:28 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by rinkjustice at 11:28 AM PST - 5 comments
Trader Joe's job application?
Has anyone applied for a job at Trader Joe's? Please help me with the application... [more inside]
Can I cure both my wanderlust and wardrobe inadequacy in one fell swoop?
I would like to travel and I recently realized that my wardrobe leaves much to be desired. I have read here that it is possible for a man to travel to an Asian country such as India or Thailand and have a suit of reasonable quality tailored for but a fraction of what an equivalent in the United States would cost. If it is indeed possible, how should I go about doing this? [more inside]
Willy-Wally?
Was wondering if anyone knew the Australian name for a hurricane/tropical storm/typhoon/cyclone. I have tried google-ing this but can't seem to find anything but lists of hurricane names... it came up over dinner last week and has been driving me mad!
posted by dazedandconfused at 11:06 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by dazedandconfused at 11:06 AM PST - 13 comments
Bluetooth phone for land-line?
Are there any land-line (PSTN) phones that are Bluetooth-enabled and can sync with Address Book? I'm tired of manually transferring phone numbers from my home phone to my laptop and cellphone.
Receiving international calls on a mobile - expensive?
Anyone placed a call from the US to a mobile phone in the UK? Or more importantly, been the recipient of such a call? [more inside]
stupid questions from women
why is the question, "so have a special woman in your life yet?" always one of the first 3 questions a woman asks when you haven't talked to them in a while.
Boyfriend = plumber
GirlfriendFlushedHerTubeOfDeodorantDownTheCanFilter: Toilet clogged. As the statistically significant other, I have been enlisted to fix the problem. [more inside]
1TB of storage?
Do you know of a cost-effective way to add 1TB of storage? [more inside]
What Happened to A Common Reader?
Ack! My favorite bookseller, A Common Reader, seems to have vanished. The web page is blank, and calls to the 800 number are unanswered. Has anyone out there heard anything? How do you go about finding out if a company has gone under and what the heck happened?
posted by JanetLand at 9:36 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by JanetLand at 9:36 AM PST - 9 comments
Do you know of a special place to stay in Bangkok?
I'm looking for "charming", "special" or otherwise "interesting" lodging / hotel recommendations in Bangkok for a group of 5 persons + a baby in the 30-50 Euros/room per night range for between 3-5 nights in April. Two of us are not new to the place (in fact one is a native). More inside. [more inside]
posted by magullo at 9:22 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by magullo at 9:22 AM PST - 7 comments
Thumping noise during braking
I was out of town for three weeks and left my car in the open (almost) and due to the cold weather I had tough time getting it started yesterday. The AAA guy said it was very likely moisture in the gas, etc. But eventually after much cranking and screeching and some initial smoke it seems to working ok again. However, I also noticed I get a thumping noise coming from wheels or somewhere close by when I brake. I was wondering if somebody can tell me if it is related to cold weather also. I put the car in the garage yesterday. But the noise seems to be still there. I am not sure if it has lessened somewhat or not. [more inside]
Gift suggestions for a God Daughter?
A very dear friend has asked me to be God Father to his young daughter. My friend and I go back 20 years - he's like a brother to me. What is an appropriate gift to give my soon-to-be God Daughter?
I kid you not.
MunchkinFilter: Suggestions on finding single women who don't want any children? [more inside]
Help me name my department
I work for a medium sized software company with a significant professional services practice. This consists mainly of implementation consultants and project leads who do the hands on work of defining deliverables for clients and configuring the software to their specs. As part of a re-org last year we pulled a few people off of the line and set up what we called the Resource Team. This included a Knowledge Manager to organize all of our implementation articles and training, a project manager to build and rollout project management tools for the consultants, a design specialist to participate in the more complex projects, etc; about 8 people total that report to me. We recently did another re-org and I wanted to reconsider the name - looking for something a little more impactful. Any analogies out there or ideas for places to look? Thanks in advance!
Teaching demonstration advice
I’m applying for a position at a community college that requires a teaching demonstration. I’ve held teaching positions before at the secondary level and never had to do any demonstrations and I'm feeling a bit nervous. Does anyone have advice on how to prepare, what I should expect, and how to get over feeling somewhat silly pretending to teach in front of a large group of people?
Rental car fender-bender
I was recently in a fender-bender in a rented car and I want to know who covers whom. [more inside]
posted by Corpus Callosum at 8:38 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by Corpus Callosum at 8:38 AM PST - 7 comments
Why won't my Clie sync proprely with my Mac?
PDAFilter: I've been using MarkSpace Missing Sync to sync my Clie's with my Mac Powerbook as well as with my XP work machine. But the sync doesn't do anything on the Mac anymore. [more inside]
Looking for a book that I read when I was younger...
I'm looking for a book that I read when I was younger and I can't remember the title or author!
Details that I recall:
A girl (baby) raised by aborigines (?) and discovered by a couple. They take her in (she's a teenager) and she takes care of them. The wife dies, the wife has the girl promise to take care of the husband, girl goes to college, something about a albino who is related to the girl, stuck on a island, girl ends up marrying (?) or going to marry husband.
Anyone know this book? Help!
What site paid $.02 per page view before going bust?
With talk of a flood of money to content sites, I'm trying to remember the name of a dot-com that went bust (maybe 5 years ago?) which paid $.02 per page view on articles written.
which aqua jogger to buy
Aqua Jogger -- I'm considering buying one. Is the revised model (about $60) better than the original ($40)? Is it easier to use (as a beginner) if I buy the pool hitch too? Any females out there who have switched to the women's version? Any buying advice is welcome.
how to restore a painting
Art Restoration : I have an old oil-painting that is pretty grungy due to decades of living with smokers and hanging near a fireplace. I'd like to get it cleaned, but I don't know the first thing about a) finding a restorer, and b) what I can expect to pay to have the work done. [more inside]
How to be a treasurer for an academic conference
Since I figured "hey, I can do algebra!", I volunteered to be the treasurer for an academic conference coming up in a couple of months. Thing is, I've never been a treasurer before; what do I need to do? [more inside]
Hardwood floor in the bathroom?
Experiences with hardwood floors in the bathroom? I have decided I want to install hardwood flooring in my bathroom. If you have ever lived with wooden bathroom floors, please let me know if there is anything I should be aware of. [more inside]
Music Download Services
A friend has a band, the band has CDs, the band want to sell digital downloads of the music on those CDs.
Is there a web site that offers some kind of service to help with the problem of payment processing and hosting the files?
They already have their songs in the iTunes Music Store, but they also want to offer them from their own site. This would let them keep a bigger chunk of the price paid, and offer the songs to people not served by iTMS (for geographical, technological or ideological reasons).
They might be willing to use plain mp3s, without DRM, if this is what's needed to offer the songs on their site.
How can I watch more TV pilots?
How can I watch cancelled/never-aired TV shows? [more inside]
posted by chudmonkey at 6:02 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by chudmonkey at 6:02 AM PST - 17 comments
Not THOSE kind of home movies!
PAL v. NTSC Re:Mini DV. I need help choosing a new video camera, but have some concerns about my future. [more inside]
Why for the oranges make me itchy, daddy?
Why do oranges make my throat itchy? [more inside]
January 16
What kind of employment should this person seek?
If you had the following skills and job experiences and were an incredibly quick study, talented problem solver, organized, smart, almost 30 (trust me, this is not about me...), what kind of work would you do? Any specific ideas? I'm trying to help a friend. (more...) [more inside]
How can I end my chronic illness?
How can I end my chronic illness? [more inside]
Apartment in NYC
I want to visit NYC for a month in April/May.
Any tips for short term rentals? One bed or studio apartment. I hope to be working in the Tribeca area. I live in Australia so pls assume that I know nothing about the rental process and need to start from scratch!
Ech, you're giving me a coronary!
The "new, state of the art" cardio machines at my gym always tell me my heart rate is unreasonably high (170 beats per minute) even though I'm working at a level where I can still maintain a breathy conversation. Occasionally, the machine will say my heart rate is something totally wacky, like 220. [more inside]
Oh when the saints go surfing in...
Dear NOLAfites: I have the opportunity to go to New Orleans for 2 weeks in February. The kicker is that I'll have to make it a sort of working vacation... [more inside]
Who's a good guitar teacher in San Francisco?
Can anyone recommend a good guitar teacher in San Francisco? [more inside]
Best way to send money to india?
Best way to send money to India? [more inside]
japanese pot kool aid
What powdered drink mix did they give my boyfriend in Japan to get him high? [more inside]
posted by c at 9:26 PM PST - 35 comments
posted by c at 9:26 PM PST - 35 comments
When is it "time" to move?
After nearly ten years, I want to move. Am I being unreasonable? [more inside]
Name that Egyptian hair style
Name that Egyptian hair style: the thin, elongated beards men favored. I think many were false wigs, and they even carve them into the masks worn on mummies. What was their significance/meaning? What were they called? [more inside]
Can you mix rechargeable batteries with different mAh ratings?
Can you mix rechargeable batteries with different mAh ratings? [more inside]
Selsun Blue Is Not An Option. . . .
My cat has dandruff. [more inside]
Going Sideways to Solvang
I'd like recommendations on places to stay and things to do in and around Solvang, CA. [more inside]
Uploading pictures to Flickr via Treo?
Uploading pictures to Flickr via Treo? I just noticed this service called ShoZu that is an app for certain phones to easily up load cameraphone pictures to Flickr. I'm sad to report the Treo isn't listed as being supported.
So my question is, do any of you know of any palm apps that let you upload pictures to flickr in any way other than email???
Shiny!
What is the best way to finish a soapstone carving? I have tried car wax, mineral oil and linseed oil - all applied with a leather sham, and all based on recommendations, but all unsatisfactory. I sand in gradations from 80 grit to 1500 grit but nothing that I do results in that smooth, shiny, almost translucent quality that I have seen in other soapstone carvings. I do all my carving and finishing by hand, no Dremmel or similar.
disc cleaner
Do these disc repair machines really work?
Can you kick your own butt?
Can you kick your own butt? [more inside]
Moving quickly and lightly, but cheaply?
Moving just a few bulky things halfway across the country ... what's the economical way? [more inside]
Who's the man now Dog?
I'm looking for a version of today's Al Gore speech I can put onto my iPod for the commute tomorrow. Does anyone know where I can find it in a format other than the annoying Real Media format?
posted by DragonBoy at 6:35 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by DragonBoy at 6:35 PM PST - 5 comments
did al gore get a hair transplant?
as a civil-libertarian i greatly appreciated al gore's fiery speech on C-SPAN today. while the former vice-president looked a little heavier, i noticed his hair was much thicker than it was in the 2000 presidential race. did he get a hair transplant or is he combing his hair differently?
How do I maintain a computer?
Speakers on the cheap!
Calling all DIY speaker enthusiasts! I'm packing off to college next year and my anticipated roomate and I are both interested in building a sound system of sorts. We are both somewhat experienced with audio systems (theatre sound techs) but have never tackled any sort of speaker construction project. More inside... [more inside]
Expired NyQuil?
High end digital camera
Looking for a high end digital camera that is mobile, yet takes pictures with a high enough resolution to be blown up to about two feet wide. Ideally the quality would be good enough to hang in a gallery... [more inside]
Should I apply to a top notch grad school with less than stellar grades?
GradSchoolFilter: After a lot of soul searching, I've decided I want to change careers. I think I'd like to become a Nurse Practioner. I've already registered for a few prerequisites and will begin classes in a few weeks.
The problem is, although I went to a top-notch school for my undergrad degree, I have less than stellar grades - about B- average. [more inside]
Cool gifts for a nine year-old girl
I want to buy some fun, interesting "stuff" for my girfriend's nine year-oid daughter. Suggest away: toys, crafts, music, surprises....If it helps, she's in Ontario, and I'm here in NYC.
posted by ParisParamus at 3:15 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by ParisParamus at 3:15 PM PST - 27 comments
how to advertise a product online?
How would you go about advertising a product online? [more inside]
Any such thing as a free DVD/CD writing software?
Any such thing as a free DVD/CD writing software for Windows? [more inside]
Murder suspects outed on web
So the Florida kids who beat up three homeless men (killing one of them) were apparently outed to the police on a website discussion forum about street racing. Anyone know (or able to google) the site? I'm always interested when real-live criminal suspects have some connection to an on-line community. It would be interesting (maybe even worthy of the Blue) to see the web discussion forum that led to murder charges. [more inside]
posted by Mid at 2:52 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by Mid at 2:52 PM PST - 12 comments
Optical Cable Curiosity.
I just bought an optical audio cable to plug my PS2 into my receiver. I bought the cheapest one because they ranged as high as 180 CAD and I'll be damned if I'm going to pay that much for a 4ft cable. Is there a difference between the 31 CAD one I bought and the ultra-blah-blah-blah Monster cable that I could have bought?
posted by ddf at 2:51 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by ddf at 2:51 PM PST - 14 comments
Tuna Safety
How safe is albacore tuna? [more inside]
A newspeak / new language question.
How can I eat more fish cheaply?
I'd love to add more fish to my diet. But I can't afford salmon or tuna steaks or swordfish or any of that yuppie crap.
I happen to live near a decent fish market. They sell all kinds of cheaper fish: spots and chubbs and mackerels and whatnot. Tell me about those. How do I pick 'em? How do I cook 'em? Which ones are the tastiest? Which are the best bargain?
posted by nebulawindphone at 2:21 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by nebulawindphone at 2:21 PM PST - 27 comments
Take-Out Tipping
Is it mandatory to tip for takeout and, if so, how much? [more inside]
How dirty is the Gimp?
I'm evaluating The Gimp for use in a corporate setting, and it's looking pretty nice. Now, however, someone in desktop software is saying it's not allowed because it installs naughty things... [more inside]
Adding 2wire speakers to a 4wire system
hifi-lter: I want to add an extra pair of speakers to my Panasonic (sa-pm25) hi-fi. But each of the existing speakers have 4 wires (2x 2pairs). [more inside]
Really cheap and really small digital cameras?
Do you have a super-tiny digital camera that cost less than 40-50 bucks? I am not getting a camera-phone anytime soon, but I am looking for recommendations for a really, really cheap and really, really small (the size of a lighter is about right) digital camera that I can carry everywhere, but not worry too much about losing or damaging. [more inside]
What are my options for inexpensive carpeting?
Poor homeowner: What are my options for inexpensive carpeting? [more inside]
Stitch 'em Up
I have a lot of still photographs and want to make a time-lapse movie. I am on a Mac. [more inside]
Tablex 4000 crappy crap
Help me name a new surgical table. [more inside]
Can I get an adapter for the connections in an internal hard drive for my G5?
Can I get an adapter for the connections in an internal hard drive for my G5? [more inside]
Help me identify this voice sample
Tips for tackling dense reading assignments
Metatextualityfilter: When it comes to reading philosophy, critical theory, and other forms of argumentative writing, what sort of active-reading methods or practices have you found successful? [more inside]
posted by mikelly at 12:28 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by mikelly at 12:28 PM PST - 17 comments
i would like to manage my package
In light of the recent release of google pack, is there current windows software that periodically updates my entire software collection? [more inside]
Are we "at war"?
Is the United States "at war" or not? If Congress only authorized the use of force against Iraq, and did not formally declare war, what is our status under the Constitution? What about Afganistan?
posted by sushrob at 12:23 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by sushrob at 12:23 PM PST - 20 comments
Name that choral piece!
I am looking for the name/composer of a frequently-heard piece of classical female choral music. [more inside]
posted by everichon at 12:19 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by everichon at 12:19 PM PST - 6 comments
Cheaper insurance in Business State then Home State?
Self Employed-Health Insurance? Company Inc'ed in better-rate state? [more inside]
posted by Izzmeister at 12:18 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by Izzmeister at 12:18 PM PST - 2 comments
Limos and music in Boston?
We've got a couple last details to work out for our wedding in May in Boston. What we really need is a limo and someone to play classical guitar for our ceremony. Finding either of these isn't hard, what we really want is recommendations to try to narrow down the field to ones that people have had good experiences with.
How do I clean untreated hardwood floors?
How do I clean my untreated hardwood floor? [more inside]
The significance of a "W"
Will a withdrawal from a course, and therefore a grade of "W" ultimately hurt my chances of getting into a good grad school? [more inside]
Which mini-dv/still camera
My 5 year old jvc dvm90 minidv/still camera just gave up. It's my only digital still camera, so I want to get another, but don't have much money now. I was always disappointed by the low light filming any way. So, do I get an equivalent for ~$300 or go for a used "prosumer" like the canon xi, Panasonic 953, etc. for about$450 to $500 if possible(craigslist, ebay)? [more inside]
Name my store.
Name my store. [more inside]
tables of costs of software projects
I need a link to tables of costs of software projects to help me estimate cost. [more inside]
Progression of a feline uveal tumor?
CatFilter: My 17 year-old cat has a uveal (ocular) tumor. [more inside]
My neighbor hates my tree
My testy back-fence neighbor came a huffing and a puffing about how much of my palm tree is over his fenceline. What's a poor Ogre to do? [more inside]
posted by Ogre Lawless at 10:52 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by Ogre Lawless at 10:52 AM PST - 17 comments
Static Electricity vs. Computer
I like wearing shoes during the winter with furry fabric on the inside and no socks. Add this to cold weather and I find myself extremely static-y. I shock everything; light switch plates, my car, my laptop. My question is...am I doing any damage to my iBook when I get shocked by it?
Location of no.6's flat?
Does anyone know the location of number 6's London Flat from "the Prisoner"? [more inside]
posted by piratebowling at 10:22 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by piratebowling at 10:22 AM PST - 5 comments
Java Format for file sizes?
Are there any Java Format classes for handling file sizes? [more inside]
posted by sbutler at 10:21 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by sbutler at 10:21 AM PST - 5 comments
Good used auto dealership in LA?
Can someone recommend a good used-car dealership in the Los Angeles area? [more inside]
Advice on unlocking a sony ericsson t616.
I have a Sony Ericsson T616 currently locked and branded to AT&T's network. I am a current T-mobile customer and would like to unlock the phone to use with T-mob. Are there any places in SF or Sacramento that can unlock this phone for me, or where I can purchase the cable to unlock and flash it myself? [more inside]
posted by fishfucker at 9:53 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by fishfucker at 9:53 AM PST - 7 comments
Dial phone numbers from Excel?
Want to dial my softphone from Excel. [more inside]
Good city government websites?
Examples of well-designed local city government websites? [more inside]
Madrid Filter: Help me find something interesting for my wife while we're here for 6 months.
Madrid Filter: Help me find something interesting for my wife while we're here for 6 months. [more inside]
Can I use a 3D FPS game engine to render and control virtual scenes in real-time?
Can I use a 3D FPS game engine (i.e. Half-Life 2 or the like) to render and control virtual scenes in real-time? Game modders, is what I want to do possible? [more inside]
Ticket to Fly
What is the airline's obligation to me when they ask me to change to a different flight because of over-booking? [more inside]
posted by SoftSummerBreeze at 9:27 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by SoftSummerBreeze at 9:27 AM PST - 23 comments
rocky mountain high!
Heliskiing?
What did you wish you knew before going? [more inside]
Retirement gift for dad?
My father is retiring this week and I want to get him something special as congratulations (and thanks). Any ideas?
How do I get Windows' VPN connection dialog to stay away?
I regularly connect to my school and work networks via VPN. When I am not connected, Windows' VPN connection dialog always pops up while I am surfing. I cancel the connection, but it returns at random a few minutes or a few hours later. How do I get it to go stay away until I explicitly tell it I want to connect? [more inside]
How can I convince my friend his business is being lazy?
What resources exist to illustrate that an online credit card subscription is a sound financial investment for a print magazine? [more inside]
history of can't beat it with a stick?
What's the origin of the phrase "couldn't (can't) beat it with a stick"?
Reverse price auctions
Lowest-unique-bid auctions. What's the rational approach? [more inside]
posted by Leon at 8:28 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by Leon at 8:28 AM PST - 24 comments
Kissing off floppies?
How do I get something other then a floppy drive to show up as the a: drive in Windows 2000? It could be a USB jump drive or a mapped drive, it doesn't matter so long as it's not a floppy. I have an old legacy application that only loads its data from a:, and it's driving me insane keeping stacks of floppies around.
posted by voidcontext at 8:07 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by voidcontext at 8:07 AM PST - 10 comments
Cheap source for unusual flours
I'm looking for an economical source for small quantities of various flours, online or brick and mortar in the Boston area. [more inside]
Dead man's initials
Is it OK to use a 500-year-old monogram on my website? [more inside]
Where do you get your (online) ecological tips & tricks?
Where do you get your (online) ecological tips & tricks? [more inside]
A chip off the old dresser
How to repair or replace veneer? [more inside]
Oscar Acceptance Speeches
Does anyone know of an archive of Oscar acceptance speeches?
posted by ubueditor at 5:39 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by ubueditor at 5:39 AM PST - 3 comments
Looking for daycare in Chicago
If all goes according to plan, my husband and I will be needing child care later on this year (around October) in Chicago. [more inside]
Spam Analysis Project (personal)
I have been looking for a way to analyze the spam I get. [more inside]
What folding bike should I get?
Which folding bike should I get? Are Bromptons worth it? [more inside]
posted by handee at 2:54 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by handee at 2:54 AM PST - 13 comments
My USB drive went through the wash!
Someone who shall remain nameless put my Sandisk Cruzer Mini USB drive through the washer. It's one of the groovy ones with rubberised slipcases, and it's still working. What are these things made of? Will it rust? [more inside]
posted by Happy Dave at 2:15 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by Happy Dave at 2:15 AM PST - 12 comments
Modeling the Dating/Marriage market
Womens Bikes?
What kind of bike should my friend buy? [more inside]
Yahoo! Search engine optimization
I've a site that ranks very well on Google, but is nowhere to be found in Yahoo! It seems to be doing a lot of correct things to get a strong Google listing, but with Yahoo - what can I do?
January 15
Who was Reagan's theologian of apocalypse?
A tough one: I remember reading that during the Reagan years, as part of the campaign to convince the Russians that the US really would launch a second strike if faced with a preemptive Russian attack, Reagan turned to a religious figure or theologian who explained that a retaliatory attack, even if it resulted in the extinction of the human species, would be morally approvable and even required by God, and that it would serve the glory of God, despite the unfortunate consequences it might have for human beings.
I don't think I just imagined all this, so I wonder: who was the religious person that articulated this position? What source can tell me about this stuff? Many thanks for any clues.
posted by washburn at 10:54 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by washburn at 10:54 PM PST - 7 comments
Looking for watches with both digital and dial readouts.
Looking for watches with both digital and dial readouts. [more inside]
Messed up sleeping pattern
How can I sort out my sleeping pattern? [more inside]
Austinite moving to Chicago. Guide me!
I'm moving from Austin to Chicago in two weeks. Tell me what to expect. [more inside]
posted by jammer at 9:22 PM PST - 30 comments
posted by jammer at 9:22 PM PST - 30 comments
Choppy iTunes video
Why would an iTunes-ordered TV show have choppy playback? [more inside]
Key West travel
I'm planning a trip to Key West. Any suggestions on lodging, entertainment, dos or don'ts?
Refunds on online ordering of non-refundables
Ordered something online that was not refundable and immediately realized it was a mistake. (1) pay it? (2) report card missing? (3) report card stolen? (4) other?
And consequences for #2 and #3. [more inside]
P2P download software
I haven't really downloaded music since the days of Napster, then Audiogalaxy and then Soulseek (until it started to suck). [more inside]
Canadian restaurants or bars in the United States?
I'm looking for bars or restaurants in the United States that serve Canadian food. [more inside]
How do you respond to "don't love it, leave it"?
[Rhetoricalhelpfilter]:What is a rational response to "if you don't love it, leave it"? [more inside]
posted by joseph_elmhurst at 7:32 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by joseph_elmhurst at 7:32 PM PST - 26 comments
sosumi, baby
Have any Lawyers or Doctors ever been sued for giving free advice on the internet? What was the result?
All I want is sheets!
For the love of God, do truly blank pads of paper exist? [more inside]
MLK Video
Looking for an online video of MLK's giving the "I Have a Dream" speech. [more inside]
No sir, I am NOT playing games at work
What information can be gleaned about me and my location and past gaming history by a person if I connect to their computer to play the Halo Demo? Can anyone else on that game server who is NOT the host glean any info such as location, my computer name, preferences?
boot me up
I'm looking for the ultimate in multi-purpose sexy awesome boots!! [more inside]
Need a funny picture
I need a small (easily emailed) JPEG image to convey, in a humourous way, that I'm not interested in doing a favour for someone. [more inside]
Great real estate agents in Seattle?
I would like to buy a house of my own in the near future. I'm looking for personal recommendations of good real estate agents who know the North Seattle area. [more inside]
Dreamweaver MX 2004: down the memory hole?
I need to download a trial copy of Dreamweaver MX 2004. I am NOT looking for a cracked version -- just the usual time-limited download that I can use for only 30 days. [more inside]
posted by maudlin at 5:49 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by maudlin at 5:49 PM PST - 3 comments
Fair housing for elderly
Should I anticipate age-based housing discrimination on behalf of my mother? [more inside]
Non-ugly spy-proof wallet?
Tinfoilhatfilter: There seem to be several designs for DIY RFID-blocking (read: duct-tape-and-foil) wallets (e.g.). Is there a comparable product available for purchase pre-made (preferably more elegant- / conventional-looking)? [more inside]
cute clothes for cute baby
Eurobabyclothesfilter: How does one get Sergent Major clothes in the US? (more inside) [more inside]
posted by TedW at 4:57 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by TedW at 4:57 PM PST - 2 comments
Science behind music therapy?
For as long as I can remember, I have used music to engage in regular therapeutic sessions, eventually resulting in powerful states of bliss, catharsis, and waves of intense sensations. While I certainly have my own opinion on the positive effects of this practice, I have never really known anything about the science behind the phenomena. Does anyone know exactly why such an experience can be induced on demand with this sort of music therapy?
Inspiration — not motivation — for writing.
Off-My-Ass-Filter: Finding inspiration — not motivation — for writing. [more inside]
posted by Brittanie at 4:51 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by Brittanie at 4:51 PM PST - 21 comments
A friend gave me a poem about jazz. I left it there.
Lost Poem. This is *not* the poem I'm looking for:
A friend told me
He'd risen above jazz.
I leave him there.
- Michael s. Harper
Rather, that poem is the epigraph for a much longer poem. [more inside]
posted by bingo at 4:28 PM PST - 5 comments
A friend told me
He'd risen above jazz.
I leave him there.
- Michael s. Harper
Rather, that poem is the epigraph for a much longer poem. [more inside]
posted by bingo at 4:28 PM PST - 5 comments
What's the best way to harvest information from a website?
What is the best way to harvest, automatically, information from a website? [more inside]
How to be a landlord?
Anybody know a good online landlord resource? Trying to find a good 'one stop shopping' site that will let me make leases, perform credit checks, etc, etc. [more inside]
posted by matty at 3:11 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by matty at 3:11 PM PST - 5 comments
Looking for a book of everyday statistics
Looking for a book of everyday statistics that I read within the last few years. I remember one that went something like: It's 250 million times more likely that you will win the lottery than be born. Also some statistical information on why you should finish High School. Does that ring a bell with anyone?
Options for watching Winter Olympics?
What are my options for watching the 2006 Winter Olympics on television? I live in the northwest US and have cable, which carries the NBC channels, but I really don't want to watch their fragmented, melodramatic coverage. I'm open to getting a satellite system.
Favorite PalmIII applications, tweaks, and hacks?
What are your favorite PalmIII-compatible applications, games and toys? Tips and tricks? Tweaks? Hacks? [more inside]
Facilitate eco-friendly hooking-up!!
Need pick-up lines for human powered laundromat [more inside]
Best international multi-city airfare?
Chicago, Paris, Stockholm, Venice, Chicago. What's the best way to book flights for this sort of multi-city route? Orbitz doesn't seem to allow for more than three cities. What's more, I'm not at all certain that an online broker is the way to go for something like this. Any jet-setters who can offer advice would be appreciated! [more inside]
Is Nintendo DS wifi Safe?
Nintendo DS wifi questions... [more inside]
Why do I shed?
Why do I shed? [more inside]
Why do I sometimes smell ammonia when I bend over?
Why do I sometimes smell ammonia when I bend over? [more inside]
Scented candles that last?
What are the best scented candles? [more inside]
Scanning medium format
Scanning Medium Format :
Help Me ! [more inside]
Driving across America taking pictures. Where should I stop?
Driving across America taking pictures. Where should I stop? [more inside]
Rules about old church construction?
Were there rules or guidelines dictating the construction or details of churches during the 12th century? More specifically, how can someone find information on Vatican instructed church architecture or design in the 12th century?
my pings dont come back
I only ping intermittently if at all, to a wireless router whenever bittorrent is started. Its not upload/download limits/bandwidth or the usual, as there does not need be any data tranfer to time out, just having the BT program running. Bittorrent itself is fast as a button throughout. [more inside]
posted by ugrndhg at 10:09 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by ugrndhg at 10:09 AM PST - 10 comments
I've a cracked iBook LCD monitor - Help!
Is my cracked LCD screen causing my iBook to crash? Also, what is my best route for fixing the screen? [more inside]
posted by chill at 9:57 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by chill at 9:57 AM PST - 8 comments
I am working on a student short and I am need of good sounding 'punch' sounds for my film.
I am working on a student short and I am need of good sounding 'punch' sounds for my film. Are there any good leads on the web where I could find some that don't sound cartoonish? Thank you.
posted by cheero at 8:56 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by cheero at 8:56 AM PST - 13 comments
How much of Apple Computer does Microsoft own?
How much of Apple Computer does Microsoft own?
co-op lan games for the pc
Inspired by this thread; what are some good networkable co-op PC games for 4-6 players? [more inside]
Free home utility for motion detection based video recording
I need a home surveillance program. All I want is a program that has motion and audio detection and automatically begins recording from one of those cheap logitech webcams that used to come with everything. I'm looking for something free that lets me configure the codecs for video and audio as well as the recording duration. [more inside]
bittorrent peers limited?
A Torrent Question: Why, when downloading (anything) using bitcomet can i only connect to peers who are also using the bitcomet client? When i use uTorrent i can connect to many more peers who are using all sorts of clients. I'm obviously going to switch apps, but would love to know the reason for this behaviour. Thanks.
some follow-on questions about Apple's 'rosetta' technology
I'm curiouser and curiouser about this "Rosetta" technology which will bridge the gorge between here and an all-Intel world for Apple. I understand that it is "binary translation" and not exactly "emulation," but I have some follow-ups... [more inside]
Single-screen co-op games for Xbox?
What are some good single-screen co-op games for the Xbox? [more inside]
posted by obiwanwasabi at 3:33 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by obiwanwasabi at 3:33 AM PST - 15 comments
How can I survive Coast Guard boot camp?
How can I make it through Coast Guard Basic Training? [more inside]
Is there a quick henna tattoo removal process?
What's the best, fastest and safest method to remove a henna tattoo? I found this site and want to know if there are any better methods to quickly do the removal.
What's the best photo management software?
Went to Macworld, tried out Aperture, but I've got some questions about photo management software... [more inside]
January 14
impossible design or what
How to design a corporate website that has to incorporate at least 8 different looking sub-brand-logos. [more inside]
My boss wants me to do shady things.
How do you refuse to do something your boss asks of you without jeopardizing your job? [more inside]
Why are my feral cats so wily?
My recently rescued feral kittens keep trying to climb into the drawers above the Air Conditioning intake vent. Why? [more inside]
Tell me there's more than this!
How can I totally blow my mind? [more inside]
What to see in London in a day, if you have been there a couple of times before.
What to see in London if you only had a day, and have already seen the obvious places. [more inside]
risotto, interrupted
I'm looking for restaurant-style instructions for making risotto, i.e. where you cook it partially, then hold until service and finish it quickly to order. [more inside]
posted by rorycberger at 6:53 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by rorycberger at 6:53 PM PST - 9 comments
Where's the original of that U2 cartoon picture?
Can someone where I can find the original of that little U2 cartoon picture ? [more inside]
posted by zouhair at 6:01 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by zouhair at 6:01 PM PST - 2 comments
Thunderbird address book synchronization?
Is it possible to (easily) synchronize address books in Thunderbird across multiple computers? [more inside]
How to get embedded pics in a webbased email
Is there a way I can send a picture in the body of an email if I use Hotmail? I'm responsible for sending out an email announcement and they want me to use the group's logo plus a picture of our guest. When I tried it all I got was the annoying red x box. Am I up the creek?
posted by konolia at 4:41 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by konolia at 4:41 PM PST - 10 comments
I don't pretend to be a unix or any kind of expert
Dumb question about curl and setting up Ruby on Rails from an extreme novice. [more inside]
posted by lackutrol at 4:26 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by lackutrol at 4:26 PM PST - 16 comments
To cirque or not to cirque?
I am going to Miami / Disney World in February with my lovely wife and parents, their treat. M.L.W. and I are thinking of getting tickets to Cirque du Soleil's "La Nouba" show as a way of saying thank you.
Has anybody seen the show? Did it turn your life around? Was it worth the entry price? Is there some other, much more awesome show/comparable-activity in the Orlando (or even Miami) area we shoud take in instead?
I want to go to grad school
Where is there a good graduate program based around the psychology of games with a major focus on electronic gaming? [more inside]
What's a good rackmount effects unit for a band's PA?
I'm after a new rackmounted effects unit for my live PA. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by armoured-ant at 3:28 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by armoured-ant at 3:28 PM PST - 3 comments
Selling domain names
I need to sell a good domain name for the highest price - fast. Where do I start? [more inside]
Itchy and Scratchy.
What does an astronaut do if he or she is space-walking and then suddenly finds that there is an itch on their face that desperately needs scratching?
posted by Effigy2000 at 3:05 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Effigy2000 at 3:05 PM PST - 8 comments
What is a good toast?
I need a web site about web sites!
Are there any good web design sites that cover what popular design styles are and/or post examples of these kinds of designs? [more inside]
posted by [insert clever name here] at 2:51 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by [insert clever name here] at 2:51 PM PST - 8 comments
to do list software
Looking for software to manage to do lists with tag and/or cloud capabilities - like boookmark sites. Any suggestions?
Help me print out the universe
I want to make a poster out of this massive picture (29 megs) of the center of the milky way. Whats the cheapest way to do this?
Why does OJ need to be refigerated?
Many grocery stores have only Orange Juice in the refrigerated section, while the other juices sit on an un-refrigerated shelf. What's the deal with that? Why can't the OJ sit on the shelf like every other juice? [more inside]
posted by falconred at 11:26 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by falconred at 11:26 AM PST - 19 comments
Help my dad walk again!
My dad fractured his hip. Need to hear about people's experiences with rehab and recovery. [more inside]
posted by picklebird at 10:17 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by picklebird at 10:17 AM PST - 5 comments
College is expensive.
College is expensive. I'm resigned to accumulating a certain amount of debt, but I'm increasingly afraid I may not make it through four years with my credit rating intact. I'm quickly becoming cynical about the high price of education in America. Advice? [more inside]
posted by pullayup at 9:59 AM PST - 35 comments
posted by pullayup at 9:59 AM PST - 35 comments
l.a. photolabs?
Where should I get my film processed in Los Angeles? [more inside]
What should I do with the next few years of my life?
I'm a high school senior trying to plan the next few years of my life. I'll definitely take a year off before college, but everything else is still up in the air. [more inside]
My gmail address has been joe jobbed... solution?
My Gmail account has been Joe Jobbed... anything I can do about it?
Help me find newish research on Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
What are the newest treatments and studies involving Primary Biliary Cirrhosis? I don't have access to scholarly resources at home, but I am close to a major university. [more inside]
posted by Optimus Chyme at 8:33 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by Optimus Chyme at 8:33 AM PST - 7 comments
What was wrong with me?
When I was 9, I spent a week in hospital and I still don't know why. [more inside]
Help me rock out wirelessly
What helped you restart your life?
Tips, suggestions, and resources for those starting life anew but have no clue - at the moment anyway - what they're supposed to be doing. [more inside]
I don't like the drugs but the drugs like ... faaaaaaame
Not that I'm a fan or anything (and I'm not), but.... Back around the time of its release, a friend of mine forwarded me a very thorough point-by-point comparison of Marilyn Manson's Mechanical Animals with ... well, key points from David Bowie's entire career. It was a very good read and had a lot of insight into the recycling of ideas in music. My google-fu in this case seems to be weak at turning up what I'm trying to find - anyone willing to take up the chase?
pre-run eating
Should I eat breakfast before or after my morning run? [more inside]
posted by brautigan at 1:42 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by brautigan at 1:42 AM PST - 15 comments
January 13
Writing Nonfiction, how does one organize it?
I think it would be a kick to write a nonfiction book. Any advice on how to organize one? [more inside]
What is going rate for catalog design
To all professional graphic designers - What is the going professional rate for designing a catalog. [more inside]
one man student newspaper from scratch
So my (relatively) new campus has no good student newspapers. The student body has no voice, and very little community. I am thinking of founding a simple paper, printed on 11 X 17. I should mention that I have no experience in journalism layout and design and advertising and whatnot. So what resources, programs, links, suggestions, tips, etc. does the MeFi crew have? [more inside]
retail job therapy?
Help me get a job in retail. [more inside]
Doom, but with Nazis
Help me find some simple shoot-em-up types games for either the PC, PlayStation 2 or the XBox [more inside]
Why shouldn't I vote Green?
Why would anyone not vote for the Green Party in the upcoming Canadian federal election? [more inside]
Importing Bookmarks into Del.icio.us?
Importing bookmarks into Del.icio.us? Is this feature coming back? [more inside]
posted by LarryC at 7:02 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by LarryC at 7:02 PM PST - 7 comments
How to learn basic carpentry?
I want to learn some basic carpentry. Preferably through a class so I can get some hands on training. I know next to nothing about carpentry, never even had a shop class. Does anyone know of carpentry classes or schools in NY?
There's adware on my mom's computer, help me get rid of it!
There's adware on my mom's computer, help me get rid of it! [more inside]
ipod update help
I tried to update my iPod using Apple's "iPod updater" and now it wants an external power supply to finish the job. The problem is, I don't have the power adapter handy. [more inside]
What's the deal with Incredible Fishing Video?!
I've been getting bombarded by all my friends with the video meme craze of the day, "Incredible Fishing Video." [more inside]
posted by analogue at 5:08 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by analogue at 5:08 PM PST - 12 comments
How to stop making self sick with anxiety?
How to stop making self sick with anxiety? So today I found a file from my boss among the stacks of paper on my desk. It had a sticker on it referring to a very fixed deadline for an important application. A deadline that had already passed!!! [more inside]
Why doesn't my iBook know it has a trackpad?
Why doesn't my iBook know it has a trackpad? [more inside]
posted by AmbroseChapel at 2:44 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by AmbroseChapel at 2:44 PM PST - 7 comments
Unembedding an image in PowerPoint
Is there a way to isolate/extract a .jpg image that has been inserted in the background of a PowerPoint slide? It has not just been placed on the master. Instead somebody did the Format>Background>Fill effects>Picture thing which embeds the image. HELP! [more inside]
posted by punkfloyd at 2:30 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by punkfloyd at 2:30 PM PST - 5 comments
UAE firewall circumvention
I had heard that there was a pretty harsh proxy firewall set up for the United Arab Emirates... but I largely ignored it as I didn't plan or needing warez, pornography, or dissident views. I'm here now, and an absolutely astounding amount of (non-prurient, non-dangerous) things are blocked. Is there a workaround? [more inside]
Stock blackout period regulations
I work for a public company that seems to have frustatingly long stock blackout periods around their quarterly earning calls (~2 months). I'm wondering if this is normal, and if the blackout period length is an arbitrary decision or somehow regulated by law. I'm mainly just curious about the regulations surrounding such a period.
Having a crush on your doctor
What do you do if you have a big crush on your doctor? Assuming there are no complications such as marriages and they're not treating you for any illnesses. Anything? Nothing? Just keep your crush to yourself and go on with life? Or cross that line?
what to do when my husband dies?
My husband just died. What, legally, should I do? [more inside]
The Ant and the Grasshopper, redux
What do you do when a sibling asks you bail them out of a financial problem entirely of their making? [more inside]
Distinguishing autodiscovered RSS feeds in Firefox?
I have an HTML file whose title is Donald. It contains autodiscovery metadata for three RSS feeds, titled Huey, Dewey and Louie. Firefox recognizes the feeds and offers them with these titles. But if I subscribe to one, Firefox labels it Donald -- the title of the original page, not the specific feed. How can I get Firefox to use the feed title instead, to avoid confusing users?
Registration online
Can you help me find an easy way to do conference registration online? [more inside]
NoCal still sopping?
CaliforniaFilter: planning on taking a day trip north of San Francisco this weekend. Wonder if there are any areas I should avoid due to flooding aftermath. [more inside]
Hotdog vendor confidential
Where do hotdog vendors go to relieve themselves? [more inside]
Good salsa music?
Good Salsa music? [more inside]
I want my hands to learn how to dance!
How can I become more expressive with my hands when I'm talking to people? [more inside]
posted by evariste at 11:41 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by evariste at 11:41 AM PST - 17 comments
How to manage the limited disk space of laptops?
How to manage the limited disk space of laptops? [more inside]
Help me get my baby to sleep
We have a 3 week old son. He's in good health and is pretty even tempered but sometimes he doesn't seem to sleep well. If he's in my lap, or lying on my chest, or whatever, he sleeps like, well, a baby. Same goes for my wife. Any techniques to get him to sleep by himself? [more inside]
Internal Interview Advice
Does anyone have any specific tips or experience with interviewing for a new position inside your own company? [more inside]
posted by tastybrains at 10:27 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by tastybrains at 10:27 AM PST - 12 comments
Will Bactrim knock me up?
What is the real-world probability of my getting pregnant while taking antibiotics and oral contraceptives? [more inside]
posted by fuzzbean at 10:25 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by fuzzbean at 10:25 AM PST - 15 comments
How to teach a boy programming skills?
SW-Developer was asked by 8-yrs old boy how to write a computer program... [more inside]
posted by germanguy at 10:21 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by germanguy at 10:21 AM PST - 12 comments
Degrees for the self-taught?
Just how possible/feasible is it for a self-educated person to get, say, a computer science degree without actually attending classes or paying full price for tuition?
Normany in March?
Normandy in March. What to see? [more inside]
drum machines
SOUND QUESTION - What are best drum machines, analog preferred, for about one hundred or two hundred dollars new/used? Alesis? earlier versions of the Groovebox? What about great old vintage ones? I know nothing about this topic and would love some guidance. Glitchy sound or authentic drum sounding, preferably with no midi, just straight knobs and buttons with RCA out - thank you for your nerding!
Is it worth it for me to return my new (powermac) iMAC for a newer (Intel based) one?
I bought a 20" G5 iMAC two or three weeks ago, and now Apple has just released the new Intel based iMACs for the same price. They annoyingly brag that they're 3 times as fast. Is it worth it for me to try to return it and get one of the newer models?
What is wrong with my arm?
What is wrong with my arm? [more inside]
What's required for a Mac OS 8 CD to be bootable?
What's required for a Mac OS 8 CD to be bootable? [more inside]
posted by Grinder at 8:51 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by Grinder at 8:51 AM PST - 12 comments
Buying New Windows
Buying New Windows -- Has anyone bought new windows lately? Our house sure needs them! [more inside]
How to get a children's book published
I wrote down a story that I made up and used to tell to my daughters at bedtime. I think it's really good, and that others would like it too. It would be my dream come true to have it published. [more inside]
How to write a cover letter?
When applying for a job, how do I write a cover letter that doesn't sound contrived, and phony? The guides I've found don't seem all that helpful, especially considering most of the positions I'm applying for are entry level. General tips for writing a cover letter?
posted by mhaw at 7:27 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by mhaw at 7:27 AM PST - 12 comments
How do I identify a diamond-shaped tropical fish?
Help me identify a diamond-shaped Tropical Fish. (details inside) [more inside]
Graphics Website
Damn, my memory sucks. I'm trying to find this very cool web site that has very cool graphics on American demographics, economy, and culture. I think "USA" was in the title, but all my googling has produced zilch. Help!
why won't procmail do what I want it to?
I have a few questions about procmail, specifically the INCLUDERC command and a few other functions. [more inside]
PivotTableFilter
PivotTableFilter: Can I have columns by month if I have the full date? [more inside]
posted by pithy comment at 6:39 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by pithy comment at 6:39 AM PST - 17 comments
Jokes that involve the listener
Jokes that involve the listener and make fun of them? [more inside]
Couples massage in New York City
SaunaFilter: I would like to bring my special friend for a spa/couples massage in new york. Downtown prefered. If we had a sauna/steam room to ourselves for a while, so much the better. Money is not the binding constraint.
What Homeowner Documents Should I Keep?
I've owned my home for about 4 years now, and one of my New Year's resolutions is to get rid of a lot of clutter and extra paperwork sitting in my overstuffed filing cabinet. [more inside]
Do "one shot" stop smoking injections work?
Does anybody have experience with (or knowledge of) "one shot" stop smoking programs such as Welplex or Smart Shot? There's a lot [more inside]
posted by cps at 5:59 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by cps at 5:59 AM PST - 16 comments
How do I get results from one Google datacenter?
When reading forums about search engine optimization, people discuss results from certain datacenters. How do they get those results? How would I search one specific datacenter?
posted by goodwillstacy at 3:18 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by goodwillstacy at 3:18 AM PST - 2 comments
RISC architecture is gonna change everything.
Cyberpunk, hacker culture, BBSs and alt.2600 newsgroups... have they really all gone? Is it really all virus breeders and script kiddies now? What has happened to the cyberpunk movement - I keep reading it has died and post-cyberpunk doesn't seem to be doing much. What is the current counterculture on the net? Please don't tell me it's goths weeping on their keyboards? [more inside]
Is there a way to naturally remove chlorine from your skin and hair?
Is there a way to naturally remove chlorine from your skin and hair? [more inside]
Fort Worth, TX - what do you suggest?
Fort Worth, Texas - I'll be there for a few days next week. What do you suggest? [more inside]
iPhoto - do I have to update to keep my sanity?
All my iPhoto albums were updated when I inserted a cd with new albums. Only a newer version of iPhoto will open my existing picture libraries. How do I get my old albums back? [more inside]
Are Flight Attendants jacking with my sanity?
Lately, when flying red-eye flights, I've noticed that the flight attendants, as part of their safety spiel, sometimes ask that the window shades be left up during takeoff and landing. Why? Also, [more inside]
posted by Zendogg at 12:18 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by Zendogg at 12:18 AM PST - 18 comments
January 12
Thunderbird vs. Gmail
Thunderbird vs. Gmail: What are the pros and cons of using one over another, and how can they be used together effectively? What have you found useful that the other one did not have?
Ba-duh-ba-duh-duh, ba-da-ba, ba-duh-ba-duh-duh, ba-da-ba...
Name that song! Half-remembered music sample and... [more inside]
posted by chrominance at 11:03 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by chrominance at 11:03 PM PST - 10 comments
How many plants do I need to breath?
Given an airtight room with bright enough lights to fuel photosynthesis, how many plants would it take to provide an average person, at rest, with sufficient oxygen (assuming it is possible at all). [more inside]
Identify this nighttime assassin scene
A geographer friend needs to identify this movie for a paper: We zoom in via satellite to watch an infrared image of an assassin leaving a tent at night in a desert to enter another tent and kill someone.
posted by mediareport at 10:10 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by mediareport at 10:10 PM PST - 7 comments
Sixties Dance Crazes
On this page of Dance crazes from the Sixties, at the bottom there is a fair amount of dances that are not described. If you can describe one that you know, that would be awesome. Or, a place where I can find out more.
Any other words beside aside?
Can anyone (dorky enough to be interested) find any other word beside "aside," which is both a noun and an adverb but nothing else? [more inside]
Online health/beauty shops prepared to ship internationally?
Any suggestions for an online store offering beauty/personal products which will ship internationally? [more inside]
Darken the bright
Fashionmasters: I bought a snowboard jacket for this winter that I like a lot, but after a few months, I'm feeling it's perhaps a bit too loud. It has black sleeves, and the rest is a bright yellow color. What can I do (short of spray painting the thing) to deemphasize this brightness?
Retro patterns and designs
Where can I find patterns similar to this? [more inside]
posted by disillusioned at 8:11 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by disillusioned at 8:11 PM PST - 8 comments
what's your favorite internet mental break?
breaking up the day? what are the best five minute 'break' websites you visit? [more inside]
What is a New York Hello
What exactly is a "New York Hello"? [more inside]
Two children with close ties
Two sisters give birth. The two children have the same father. [more inside]
single button for print screen
Is shift-control-apple-3 really the only way to take a screenshot and put it in the clipboard? I miss my single "print screen" button on a PC. It's a minor annoyance - but the key combination is cumbersome.
Why does XP hate my network?
Mixed wireless network: 3 Macs, one Windows XP PC. We're using 40-bit WEP encryption, and for some reason the Windows XP laptop simply cannot stay on the network... why that be? [more inside]
Seat belt Problems
I have a 2002 Suzuki Esteem Wagon and the rear seat belts no longer retract. [more inside]
posted by KevinSkomsvold at 6:10 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by KevinSkomsvold at 6:10 PM PST - 3 comments
Hey - it's only software, man!
I have to learn some pretty tricky software and I know it's going to be a rough ride - what philosphies and techniques do you use to stop yourself being discouraged when you hit what appears to be an almost insurmountable hurdle? [more inside]
Having trouble using 5.1 computer speakers and a microphone at the same time.
Having trouble using 5.1 computer speakers and a microphone at the same time. [more inside]
Tricks for cleaning pasta sauce jar lids
Pasta Sauce Jar Filter: I reuse my old pasta sauce jars for pantry storage. No matter how well I clean the lid the scent of pasta sauce remains and sometimes compromises the food stored inside. Any tricks for getting the lid spickety span. Note: I have no dishwasher.
How long to drive from Studio City (CA) to San Pedro in early morning rush?
L.A.TrafficFilter: getting from Studio City to San Pedro by 7:00 a.m. sharp tomorrow morning (via the 101/110) -- what's a good timeframe to expect? [more inside]
Do you want to hang out?
How do you feel when someone you don't know asks you out? [more inside]
posted by The Jesse Helms at 4:49 PM PST - 47 comments
posted by The Jesse Helms at 4:49 PM PST - 47 comments
Converting old CPT files to something useful
Converting from an obsolete graphics format. [more inside]
A speaker by any other name?
What's a nickname for the speakers on a stereo? [more inside]
Getting the most out of my Rosetta Stone software.
I'd like to get the most out of my Rosetta Stone software. Any advice? [more inside]
posted by BuddhaInABucket at 3:35 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by BuddhaInABucket at 3:35 PM PST - 8 comments
Cable/internet... it's a floor wax AND a dessert topping!
Best deal for getting both cable and internet in Portland, Oregon? [more inside]
Limiting the misery
I need advice on where to live in Northern Virginia--one of us will be commuting to Prince William county and the other will be headed into D.C.. How can we split the difference to minimize the traffic pain. [more inside]
Subterranean homesick blues
Should I be concerned about subterranean living? [more inside]
Africa desert real estate
I'd like to have some range land in a desert country, lease or own depending on the price and local laws, and I'm looking toward Morocco, Western Sahara or Mauritania. Anybody have any good sources on property in this part of the world?
How to set up program association for opening folders?
ACDSee has taken over my Windows folders! Or: how to change the program associated with opening folders? [more inside]
posted by Harry at 2:53 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Harry at 2:53 PM PST - 8 comments
Polka costume?
I'm thinking of learing to polka. Any costume suggestions?
Removable adhesive to connect a small wooden ledge to outdoor cottage-cheese-looking walls?
AdhesiveFilter: I'm looking for an adhesive to connect a small wooden ledge to outdoor cottage-cheese-looking walls. It must be strong enough to support a small (1-2 flower) flower vase in addition to the ledge, and it must be removable without any damage to the walls. [more inside]
1. In what way are cellphone ringer speakers limited, 2. Subtle ringtones?
Ringtonefilter: 2 questions. 1. Why does my fancy mp3 playing cellphone's speaker choke when playing mp3s I like (inaudible or distorted, depending). 2. Anyone have any relatively calm/subtle ringtone suggestions, that are not so subtle that one doesn't hear them? [more inside]
Looking for Reqwireless's Webviewer
Looking for Reqwireless's Webviewer... [more inside]
Can you help me find a music manager besides iTunes that also manages Podcasts?
Can you help me find a music manager besides iTunes that also manages Podcasts? [more inside]
OUTATIME
Which state has the most vanity license plates? [more inside]
continuity monkey
Broadcast industry humor. Specifically, the continuity monkey. Can any mefis help me locate it? [more inside]
Will XP2 break my computer?
Best Excel to HTML converter?
Excel's built-in conversion to HTML results in a monstrosity of a web page. Can anyone recommend the best "scrubber" or converter utility that does the best job (Windows or Mac)?
Broken HD
My external USB Hard Drive is freezing my PC! [more inside]
Birthday even in NY/NJ/Phil?
My fiances birthday is coming up Jan 27th...last year she put together a very sweet birthday day for me so I would like to reciprocate. My plan was to buy tix to Wicked in NYC and have a nice dinner. However, Wicked is sold out (unless I want to buy $300 tix I can't afford). I am looking for something to do on Saturday (the 28th?) in the New York New Jersey Philadelphia Area. I really don't think I can afford to spend more than $200 for the two of us...any affordable suggestions? I should mention we recently moved to the area but have been into NYC a number of times so we have already done the major attractions there (museums etc)
need seed
Where can i find a single copy (ie. not a subscription) of seed magazine in the south east of England? [more inside]
Drinking the alphabet in shot form
Chicagoland area - Need to drink the alphabet in shot form. A = Absinthe, B = Beam, C = Cuervo and so on. What bar would have the most different kinds of alcohol in the area?
posted by dabradfo at 12:59 PM PST - 33 comments
posted by dabradfo at 12:59 PM PST - 33 comments
Find me a tattoo font
I'm getting another tattoo. This one on my leg, maybe six inches long. A capital "E" for my grandfather. I'm looking for an elegant yet masculine font. Something with a little flow to it. Suggestions?
What stinks?
How do I get rid of that faint smell of sewage in my basement? [more inside]
posted by sixpack at 12:55 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by sixpack at 12:55 PM PST - 5 comments
Latex problems
My girlfriend is allergic to latex. Can you recommend any online retailer than sells different varieties (ribbed, flavoured, etc.) of nonlatex condoms and also ships to Canada? We can't seem to find any in local stores. Thanks!
Preggers?
My girlfriend has been on birth control for a couple years. The day before her period we had sex without a condom. The next day she had her period but it was very short and lasted only that day. Could we be pregnant?
mmmm, greasy
Lube-filter. Probably NSFW. [more inside]
Here's the story...of a lovely lady...
Dating the divorced...advice, anyone? [more inside]
Where's a single guy to ski?
SkiFilter: Where to go for a (relatively) inexpensive ski trip?
Priorities: maximize ski time, minimize travel time, have fun on the slopes and maybe even off the slopes, too. [more inside]
How do I take my Mozilla Firefox with me on my jump drive?
How do I take my Mozilla Firefox with me on my jump drive?
Help me find a small dispenser!
Where can i find a small plastic container that can hold 30 ml or more liquid and is possible to dispense exactly 1 ml of it by spray? I'm doing research on different kinds of breath sprays and need something small, portable, and capable of dispensing exactly 1ml of liquid by spray. Push comes to shove, i can settle for dispensing by dropplets. Thanx!
What's wrong with my DVD-Shrink settings?
What's wrong with my DVD-Shrink settings? I want to produce a single ISO file, instead of a handful. [more inside]
What is the purpose of the light coming from inside an escalator?
What is the purpose of the light coming from inside an escalator? [more inside]
posted by elastic.scorn at 10:44 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by elastic.scorn at 10:44 AM PST - 14 comments
Why do I have crazy feet in the sack?
Why do I have a compulsion to constantly move my feet when going to sleep? [more inside]
developing 120 film in nyc?
I'm about to get my first Holga camera and am wondering where I can get 120 film developed in NYC. I live near the Queens border and am mostly home-bound because I care for my grandmother. I'd like to find an affordable 120 film developer that can also put the prints on a cd (a la drugstore processing). Preferably located along the E train line in Manhattan, but any location in Manhattan will do. Any suggestions?
posted by missed at 10:05 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by missed at 10:05 AM PST - 9 comments
I am going to eat my own left leg if I can't sort this.
How can I access my hidden external Hard Drive data? PLEASE HELP or I might have to cry my ass off, and that's harder than it sounds [more inside]
Experience with PhotoBooks?
Alrighty, Mefiteys...who's made a photo book? [more inside]
posted by youarenothere at 9:58 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by youarenothere at 9:58 AM PST - 21 comments
Medium Density Fiberboard as substrate for photo mounting
I am looking for pre-cut/sized MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) in the 8x10 inch range. It is fairly easy to come by in the UK but it is proving difficult to acquire in the US in pieces smaller than 4x8 foot sheets. [more inside]
Am I a crank operated well?
[PeeFilter] Why is it that raising my right arm while I am urinating seems to make my...um...stream flow with more pressure? [more inside]
posted by weirdoactor at 9:51 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by weirdoactor at 9:51 AM PST - 12 comments
Using gamepads on the mac
Gamepads and a Powerbook G4 running OS 10.4. Any recommendations or help? [more inside]
Better than Flickr?
What is a good site for posting and sharing pictures? One that is better than Flickr? [more inside]
Hipster PDA Filter - How do you deal with phone numbers and contact info in a paper based system?
I'm interested in switching from my palm to a paper based calendar and to do list, but the one thing I can't seem to make work is my phone book. I've been using my palm for many years so, I have a good number of phone numbers built up in there that I want easy access to - and need to be able to add to.
This may sound like a stupid question (use a paper book for phone numbers!), but I'm just interested in how people do this, if they eventually enter numbers back into electronic form to back up (one of the things i like about the palm system is that the couple of times that i've lost my palm, i haven't lost the numbers), etc.
Any advice appreciated.
Where should I ski/stay in Quebec?
I'm thinking about taking a ski vacation in Quebec sometime in February. Looking for advice. [more inside]
PHP - resize image to a specific (k) size?
Formula to resize an image (in PHP) so that the resulting file is roughly a certain size in bytes? [more inside]
posted by staggernation at 8:53 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by staggernation at 8:53 AM PST - 8 comments
How do I get this dog urine smell out of our couch?
How do I get this awful dog urine smell out of our couch and other furniture? [more inside]
Partition or not?
Partitioning an external hard drive for a Macintosh Powerbook? Why? [more inside]
Do you know a flash-based music recommendation site?
Does anyone know the URL of a site where you entered a band you like and it showed connections to other bands based on a recommendation system? The whole thing was done in flash and looked very cool.
posted by FeldBum at 8:23 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by FeldBum at 8:23 AM PST - 20 comments
Need a cheap bevel circle mat board cutter.
I need help in locating a bevel circle mat cutter for holes smaller than 4 inches. I need something geared towards the hobbyist (not the professional). [more inside]
Mac OS X Blog Hosting Software?
I am looking for a software package to host a blog for our public schools. It would need to a) run on Mac OS X b) allow multiple users c) be incredibly simple for the users to use d) not cost an arm and a leg...or even an arm OR a leg...we're public, you know. [more inside]
Load Complete New Yorker on harddrive
Can you give me step-by-step instructions for copying my Complete New Yorker to my harddrive? (scroll down to Copy Issues to Local Hard Drive Issues Folder). I'm afraid I will screw this up and it will never work again.
Auto-Reboot
My XP Pro desktop has started rebooting on it's own (after it's been idle for a while, not while in use...). Any ideas as to the cause?
MP3 player for a backpack
My 14 yo's MP3 player (a cheap Motorola flash player) kicked the bucket the other day. She wants a new one. I really don't know what's out there, or even what I should look for. She's reasonably careful with her stuff, but the player would live in her backpack and has to be somewhat durable. A flash player is probably preferable, for the same reason. She doesn't want her dad's Zen (says it's dorky looking). [more inside]
Verity documents visible on Google?
How can we make documents stored on our password-protected Verity website visible to Google? [more inside]
Salt Differences
What are the functional differences between regular salt, sea salt and kosher salt? Why are sea and kosher salts specified in some recipes?
Easy Interface for SQL
What is the best alternative interface for an SQL server? [more inside]
Who are the 21st century Muses?
What's with this .do extension?
A website's pages have the extension .do Such as index.do. I presume this is a server-side technology? Which one? [more inside]
posted by jwhittlestone at 2:24 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by jwhittlestone at 2:24 AM PST - 7 comments
Name that tune
What is the famous piece of demonic-sounding choral and orchestral music that goes 
?
posted by Protocols of the Elders of Awesome at 1:55 AM PST - 15 comments
? posted by Protocols of the Elders of Awesome at 1:55 AM PST - 15 comments
Colorful language from the American South
My grandfather was from the Deep South, and his speech was very colorful. He used the word "epizootics" to describe any kind of flu-like illness. I realize this is a real word, used to describe epidemics in the animal world. But he pronounced it differently, "eppa-zoo-tiks." Or sometimes he said "eppa-zoo-ti-kus." Has anyone else heard this before? Would this be considered slang, or an idiom, etc? [more inside]
Make Them Go Away!
Is there any way to instantly restore all my system icons (OS X)? [more inside]
Do Thousands of Companies Know their Visitors are Being Routed to Adobe.com?
FLASH: Do Thousands of Companies Know their Visitors are Being Routed to Adobe.com? (aka: Can't Access Our Site Without You First Going to an Entirely Different Site to Download a Thing Called FLASH so our logo is animated - please come back because Adobe does not have the techhnology or willingness to bring you back to our site?). [more inside]
January 11
Compulsory PHP instruction
I've received a $1000 grant that I can use to learn PHP, in order to eventually write an education-specific application. I could attend a programming boot camp this Summer, take an online course, or blow it all on books and software. Of course, I have a bunch of php/mysql books already. Has anyone gone to one of those programming boot camps, and was it worth it?
mysterious happenings?
What are some facts, rumors, and speculation about secretive/mysterious organizations or events? [more inside]
I was adopted out when younger, am I out my inheritance???
Anyone know California probate laws. Heres a question. My father passed away with no will leaving me, and his other son as sole beneficiaries. However I was adopted by my step dad when I was 8(I'm 30 now) I guess he had a drug problem and couldn't do the dad thing. I did live with him as a baby, and my biological mom was married to the guy who adopted me. So do I still have claim to half the estate????????Only thing I found is probate code 6450, but not quite sure if it applies.
I called a couple attorneys but they wanted $$ for consultation
posted by highgene at 8:43 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by highgene at 8:43 PM PST - 8 comments
desktop organizer?
The desktop on my Mac is so cluttered that I can't even see the background, is there any software that can help me get organized? [more inside]
What's in MacGyver's pocket?
What kind of pocket tools would you recommend? [more inside]
Select text in web page
What is it about some web sites that makes it very difficult to select and copy text? [more inside]
Tiny Tongue Sores
Every once in a while I get these very very small white-ish sores on my tongue. They hurt like crazy - especially if I eat sugars or citruses. What are these things and what can I do to get rid of them? [more inside]
Should I warm my car up before I drive?
What are the advantages (if any) of letting your car engine run idle to warm up before driving? [more inside]
Really big pot bust: help?
Momma F___ing Mia Filter! Let's say that I, not really me of course, was caught by local authorities with around 500 very high quality marijuana plants. (Street value: $500,000) I'm in Washington state. I'm out on $2,500 bail charged with manufacture of an illicit substance. I was originally charged with intent to sell, that was dropped. [more inside]
Why so many AC adapters?
Can someone explain why every battery powered device ever made seems to have a utterly unique AC power adapter? [more inside]
posted by hwestiii at 6:44 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by hwestiii at 6:44 PM PST - 24 comments
Corn chowder
Share your corn chowder recipes. I've tried three different ones in the last few weeks and am not satisfied with any of them!
How to organise a music tour?
How to become a music promoter? [more inside]
Is there a marketplace for bookmarks?
Is there a marketplace on the web for bookmarks? I would love to buy experts in various fields bookmarks... I can imagine some more well known individuals (sean penn, yoko ono, ted turner for example) bookmarks might be worth some dough?
Libya, Libya, Libya
Has anyone been to Libya? [more inside]
French horn stock just went down another 10 pts.
puke vomit breath
Breath issues for tonight's date... [more inside]
Microsoft Excel help needed
pvr minus the r
I've got a beater computer that I want to use to stream media to my tv (it's a 1.2 ghz P3). What do I need at the bare minimum (hardware/software) to get AVIs to my tv and feel like I'm watching cable instead of a computer file? Remember, I am looking for the simplest soultion. [more inside]
posted by Mayor Curley at 5:06 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by Mayor Curley at 5:06 PM PST - 12 comments
11. There is no chin behind Chuck Norris' beard. There is only another fist.
Biographical-style humor incorporating absurd claims: Does it have a name, and where can I find more? [more inside]
What are the greatest conceptual music videos ever made, and where can I download them?
What are the greatest conceptual music videos ever made, and where can I download them? [more inside]
posted by frogan at 4:35 PM PST - 56 comments
posted by frogan at 4:35 PM PST - 56 comments
Web Org in Twin Cities?
What organizations exist in the Twin Cities for web professionals?
Organic vegetable delivery in the Bay Area
Any recommendations of good services for organic vegetable delivery in the Bay Area? [more inside]
Mac computer-generated layout app?
Mac computer-generated layout app? [more inside]
Nice wine glasses
I'm looking for some nice wine glasses to give as a gift. [more inside]
posted by orangskye at 3:43 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by orangskye at 3:43 PM PST - 17 comments
Verizon Wireless Broadband, the bees knees?
Will you fill my brain with information about Verizon Wireless Broadband? [more inside]
posted by blue_beetle at 2:51 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by blue_beetle at 2:51 PM PST - 6 comments
QT Streaming error
Streaming QuickTime problem:
Usually when I click a link which should stream QT clips [eg, here], I get an error [-3285: disconnected]. Can anybody help me with this?
Experience with girichoko?
Does anyone have experience or knowledge of the Japanese tradition called girichoko? [more inside]
Getting latex paint out of wool?
Getting latex paint out of wool. What's the best way to remove the stain? [more inside]
ad-hoc networking blues
How do I set up a laptop to do ad-hoc networking through the wired NIC? [more inside]
אַ סך שריפֿטן איך בעט אײַך
(Free) Unicode-compatible Hebrew modern handwriting fonts [more inside]
Tropical Family Vacation
My wife and two kids are trying to plan a vacation to somewhere warm to get out of New England in March - but we're tough to shop for. [more inside]
Cheapo printer filter!
Printer filter: Which of the cheap (roughly <$50) printers are most economical with ink costs factored in? [more inside]
BC trip
My wife and I are talking about going to Vancouver and the San Juan Islands this year. What's the best time of year to go? We have a young son so kayaking is difficult... What's the best way to whale watch that's family friendly? Which island is best to stay on? Any other parts of BC you'd suggest we explore?
Schadenfreudefilter: Video of Frey on Larry King?
Schadenfreudefilter: anyone know where I'll be able to find a an online copy of James Frey's appearance on Larry King tonight? [more inside]
is this the end for trusty old ipod?
Is it possible to get a first generation iPod to work on a PC that has a firewire port? If so, how would one go about doing this?
posted by kaseijin at 12:06 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by kaseijin at 12:06 PM PST - 4 comments
How do I find time to eat?
I haven't got a free moment during the day. When do I eat; how do I find time? [more inside]
posted by sian at 12:03 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by sian at 12:03 PM PST - 24 comments
How to "captrure" photos with a Mac
I am thinking of getting a Mac. I blog a lot and post pictures. On my PC I get Properties and then size the photo via Irfan. How would I lift photos from sites to post on my blog using a Mac?
Switch. And Switch back, you know, whenever you damn well please.
This may be slightly premature, but would it possible to install Windows onto one of the new Macintel platforms and so have an OS X/XP dualbooting machine? [more inside]
Canker sore remedies?
Canker sore remedies? [more inside]
How would you improve the Apple iPod?
If you were to create an MP3 player then, using the Apple iPod as a baseline for "good", what improvements would you make to it? [more inside]
I need to buy some time installing office SP2
Office 2003 SP2 grief - it cannot install and i want it to quit trying to install for a few days. [more inside]
Defensive patents for free and open source software
Defensive patents for free and open source software: can I bind a specific type of license with a patent ? [more inside]
posted by a007r at 9:27 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by a007r at 9:27 AM PST - 5 comments
Mac Glitch Lab?
Besides Omega, what is a good outlet for purchasing thermocouples?
Besides Omega, what is a good outlet for purchasing thermocouples? [more inside]
What should I see in Spain?
My wife and I are going to be in Spain for one week in March. We'd like to take in as much as possible, but not run ourselves ragged (especially since the laid back atmosphere of Spain is one of the draws). What are some things that you must see and/or do if you're in Spain? [more inside]
Non-toxic wood stain
What's the least toxic way to stain and seal wood? [more inside]
posted by Sara Anne at 8:09 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by Sara Anne at 8:09 AM PST - 26 comments
Make my own RAID
I recently got a large Mac G3 tower and stripped everything out of it. Does anyone know what I could do to make it a true external hard drive? Possibly with 4+ hard drives in it? I'm considering RAID BTW.
It already has a power supply so I guess that is taken care of. Anything else I should be aware of? [more inside]
posted by Napierzaza at 8:05 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by Napierzaza at 8:05 AM PST - 14 comments
Where can I learn about chinese medicine?
Traditional Chinese Medicine question: I'm looking for a good summary of the meridians and the most important tsubos, and my google-fu has been failing me. Any links? Any favorite books on the topic? I'd appreciate any advice.
Looking for a good "time and materials" web dev contract template
Where can I find a good "time and materials" Web development contract template? [more inside]
Nose Sore Treatment Suggestions?
What is a good remedy to treat nose sores? Recently I've started to develop small sores on the inside of my nose every winter. I realize it's because everything is dryer. I run a vaporizer at night. I treat the sores with bacitracin, mentholated ointment and petroleum jelly but nothing seems to work. The sores kind of come and go all winter. They are annoying and painful. Does anyone have any suggestions for some remedy that will help.
How can I stop the dreaded Delayed Write Error?
Ever since I installed my new cable modem via a USB port on Windows XP (SP2) my computer has been experiencing "Delayed Write Error" messages nearly every time I use a web browser (IE, Firefox, and Opera) that quickly brings the computer to a locked-up halt. How do I stop this from happening? [more inside]
posted by Servo5678 at 6:22 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by Servo5678 at 6:22 AM PST - 11 comments
Should I consolidate my gadgets?
Should I consolidate my gadgets? [more inside]
Blanca o Brava -- necesito vacacion.
FebruaryTravelFilter: Costa Blanca or Costa Brava? [more inside]
Best Aussie credit card reward programs?
Aussie Mefites: Are there any credit card reward programs worth using?
More inside... [more inside]
Video codecs/tips/tools for easier Internet downloading
Video codecs/tips/tools for easier Internet downloading [more inside]
Organizing your hard drive?
Hard drive cleanup and organization tips, techniques, and asset management for someone who still has files from 1992? [more inside]
posted by xyzzy at 1:03 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by xyzzy at 1:03 AM PST - 9 comments
Forever and now in ink on skin
Tattoo planning: I'm looking for related symbols (by meaning, not appearance) of the lemniscate, enso, ouroboros, and apparently whatever the symbol between the buddha's eyes is called. [more inside]
January 10
unidentified U.S. Army mental test scores abbreviations
What do these "mental test scores" abbreviations (from a deceased relative's U.S. Army records in the early 1970s) refer to? : MOB-1, DCT, ALAT-1, ARC-1, ACS [more inside]
Oh, darling, I haven't seen you in forever!
How do I initially greet a potential lover after a several-month separation? [more inside]
best tetris?
what's the best tetris out there? please recommend me some nice tetris games [more inside]
cooking with gas!
I got a kitchen blowtorch as a christmas present. Yay for culinary pyromania! Apart from creme brulée, what else could I burn?
learn paint oils good!
How do I learn to paint with oils? [more inside]
How to rid my room of whiteflies?
I must put an end to the whitefly occupation in front of my south facing window, but how? [more inside]
One should use "one"!
Why does one not use the word "one" more often when refering to people in general? [more inside]
Workplace IT gems?
What technology practices in your workplace really seemed to make a difference? [more inside]
The origin of sexual vocalisations...
When we have sex it is usually women who utter the most vocal noise. What are the possible evolutionary origins of this? [more inside]
What's wrong with this CSS?
I have a CSS class that displays "correctly" in Safari and Mac IE, but for some reason knocks the font size down in Firefox and IE under XP. Everything looks right to me, but I'm not a CSS expert by any means. Anyone care to take a look? [more inside]
posted by aaronetc at 7:54 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by aaronetc at 7:54 PM PST - 4 comments
Why doesn't iMovie import my mpg?
iMovie question: I have not used iMovie much, but I'd like to play around. I have a Sony DSC-P100 digital point-and-shoot camera that records video, which I can save to my computer as mpg. However, I can't seem to use these files in iMovie. Does that sound right, or is there something wrong with my copy of iMovie, or what? I can find nothing in the iMovie help that describes what file formats may be imported.
posted by shaneflyer at 7:30 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by shaneflyer at 7:30 PM PST - 4 comments
SHould i buy this laptop??
LaptopFilter: A buddy of mine is selling his IBM ThinkPad T23 for $400 dollars. Here are the specs:
P3 1.13ghz
60gb(5400)
1024MB ram
CDRW-DVD
14.1 Display
Docking Station
Also has a PCMCIA WIFI card
I want a laptop really bad and this seems to be a good deal, what do you think? Should i buy this? BTW..This will be used for web browsing and business applications. No graphic applications or gaming. [more inside]
Is it ethical/legal to ask your employer to lay you off?
Is it ethical/legal to ask your employer to lay you off? [more inside]
Why won't my Palm sync?
PalmFilter: My Tungsten E2 and iMac G5 don't seem to want to play nice together. [more inside]
...Oh my!
The Hebrew Hammer or The Passion of the Christ? This question has nothing to do with either movie.
In accordance with reform, orthodox, or conservative Judaism, what am I? [more inside]
posted by sequential at 6:27 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by sequential at 6:27 PM PST - 25 comments
I need an adaptor but am an electricity ignoramus
I can sequence DNA, but when it comes to electricity, I can't tell my AC from my DC. Help me. [more inside]
Designing a GTD Office
Designing a Getting Things Done office! [more inside]
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, help!
Help me find a digital, downloadable version of the "50 Nifty United States" song. [more inside]
posted by jetskiaccidents at 5:57 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by jetskiaccidents at 5:57 PM PST - 17 comments
From Computer to Stereo
What's the cheapest "good" solution for getting my music from computer to stereo? [more inside]
Damn you Adobe Gamma, and your Evil Minions!
I can't seem to calibrate color values on my PC monitor (using Windows 2000) using Photoshop! Help! [more inside]
The Death of the Milkmen
PlasticsFilter: When, exactly, did milk start coming in plastic gallon jugs? [more inside]
Recent cultural innovations made to seem timeless?
What are some relatively recent cultural innovations that have been made to seem timeless? [more inside]
Get up! Get on up! A sex machine!
I'm 23, recently lost my virginity, new girlfriend, cant stay hard. Help. [more inside]
Finding a partner - Seattle or the Bay Area?
City of Love Filter: I'm tired of being alone. Will this be easier to fix in Seattle or the Bay Area? [more inside]
Washington DC with kids
Washington, DC hotels: The kids and I are going to see Butterstick! next weekend. I haven't been to DC in a long, long time. [more inside]
posted by SashaPT at 2:54 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by SashaPT at 2:54 PM PST - 23 comments
How do I learn to stop worrying and love...well, everything.
How do I learn how to stop worrying, and being anxious, and get on with life? One of my biggest flaws is worrying about a negative outcome in most aspects of my life. Even though I know that in general my life is ok, and indeed I am lucky in many ways, I worry daily about it all going wrong, and this is having a negative effect on my quality of life. How do I learn to live and enjoy life without unnecessary worry? [more inside]
Lemon-less love life
I am looking for good websites that sell sex toys online that I can trust. [more inside]
Motivation lacking for weight loss...
I'm looking for some advice on how to stop waffling and finally make some significant changes with regards to my health & my weight. [more inside]
Will my army deployment make me ineligible for Peace Corps?
Does my involvement in information-gathering activities make me ineligible for Peace Corps? [more inside]
Neighbor sex and night vision goggles?
If I have sex indoors (main-floor room) with the lights off, at night, in front of windows with the blinds open...what are the chances of being spied on with night vision goggles? [more inside]
Reading old letters of recommendation
I recently sent out several job applications that required letters of recommendation from a professor. The professor's secretary sent me a box of letters that were sealed, mail-merged, and addressed to each recipient, with the intention that I drop the letter inside the application package. (This is standard operating procedure, as far as I know.) I ended up not sending a few applications for which I received letters because the recipients later indicated that no positions were available. The application period is now over and I was not offered a position. I will not reuse these letters in the future. May I ethically open the remaining sealed envelopes and read the letter?
CSS/Javascript:1 || Me:0
CSS and javascript: I thought I had them beat, then I had to go and test my site in IE [more inside]
mass transit sucks
I can’t remove an extremely stuck oil filter. [more inside]
posted by spork at 2:18 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by spork at 2:18 PM PST - 24 comments
Be good or have fun?
Yay it's bonus time. Advice on spending a significant but not life-changing chunk of change. [more inside]
A touch of jazz?
What are some good resources for finding out about new and interesting jazz? [more inside]
Soccer in Canada
What's the deal with soccer (football) in Canada? I'm gonna be in Toronto and I've got The Champion's League, The Premiership, FA Cup and The World Cup to watch. [more inside]
Help a knob find a knob
Finding cheap after-market replacement burner knobs for gas range [more inside]
Cube set design?
TheatreFilter. In college, I saw a touring company perform Two Gentlemen of Verona using a very simple set made from maybe a dozen sturdy (but lightweight) cubes. [more inside]
posted by grabbingsand at 1:19 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by grabbingsand at 1:19 PM PST - 10 comments
region 2 dvd in region 1
I wanted to watch seasons 2 and 3 of the fine British comedy 'Black Books.' I live in New York (region 1). I think I can play these region 2 DVDs on my iBook G4, but also wondering if perhaps they could be played through Sony Playstation 2? I wasn't sure if PS2 was region specific in each country ...
Royalty-free stock photography for corporate use?
What are your favourite royalty-free stock photography resources for corporate use? [more inside]
Radio Scanner Recomendations
So I am looking for some entertainment while working (other than MEFI). Thought that getting a small scanner to listen to all the radio and walkie talkie traffic downtown would be good. Any recommendations? [more inside]
How to find that perfect conditioner...
Every time I colour my hair and use the tiny jar of conditioner that is part of the kit, I'm amazed anew at how much better it is than any other conditioner I've ever tried. It leaves my hair silky and tangle-free. Does anyone know of a similar conditioner?
Entry-level music keyboard for a PC
My 16 year-old son is experimenting with electronic music. I want to get him a music keyboard that he can connect to a PC via a USB cable and will provide a direct means of getting notes into music software. What software would you recommend, and what affordable keyboard type/brand would work for this?
Why is my "AutoRecovery" function fickle?
My office computer operates Windows XP with Word 2000. (I'm a Mac person at home so no lectures please...) About once a week or so, a Word doc will freeze up on me forcing me to hit the good old Ctrl+Alt+Del and End Task. I would say 50% of the time when I open Word again, the document I was working on comes up as a recovered document (phew!). The other 50% of the time, I open Word and... no recovered document (!!!). What gives? Why the discrepancy? How can I guarantee that a recovered document will come up all the time and not just when the computer feels like it? Aside from searching through a million temp files, is there an easy way to get the version I was working on back if it doesn't come up automatically? (Yes, I save as often as I can, but I'm only human.) Sorry if this has been answered before... I searched for a similar post, but didn't find one. Thank you!
Montreal to Toronto in Feb driving filter
Canadian travel in February filter: We'll be doing some college tours of Canadian colleges, including McGill and University of Toronto. To see these places AND impress upon my daughter the reality of what COLD weather feels like (we live in California), I'm thinking of taking her up to Montreal and Toronto between Feb 17 - 21. Cheap flights are available to Burlington (close to Montreal) and Buffalo (close to Toronto).
Is it possible to drive from Montreal to Toronto in February? Or is it so snowy and blizzardy that this is ridiculous, and we should take the train or fly? Airfares seem high, but maybe I'm just not looking at the right flights. Any suggestions as to how to cram visits into those places during mid-Feb?
Word mail merge to pairs of people at a time - possible
Can I use Word's mail merge functionality to send merged emails to pairs of people? [more inside]
Seamlessness between Open Office and Microsoft Office?
Let's say that I got a new computer without MS Office on it and I install Open Office. Let's also say a person sends me a Word or Excel file via email. Will I be able to read it and edit it in Open Office without messing up the format? If I make any changes to the file and email it back to my friend, will he be able to read it and make further edits to it while using the Microsoft Office applications?
posted by NoMich at 12:03 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by NoMich at 12:03 PM PST - 10 comments
How can I print Entourage Tasks on one page?
Are there ways to print Entourage Tasks that are not obvious or are there non web-based applications that are similar for OSX? [more inside]
Legal basis fot UK community wireless?
What are the laws for doing free/open municipal wireless in the UK? I know it's all over the place but what exactly are the laws permitting it? what restrictions, if any are on it? Thanks.
posted by By The Grace of God at 11:49 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by By The Grace of God at 11:49 AM PST - 2 comments
Cheap train from Manchester to London
I want to get down to London for cheap from Manchester. Specifically, leaving on the afternoon of the 9th Feb (need to be there for about 5:30ish) and returning any time on the Sunday (I'm not fussed when I'm back, within reason). What can I do to wrangle myself a cheap train fare?
posted by xvs22 at 11:37 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by xvs22 at 11:37 AM PST - 7 comments
The Adobe UI font could not be loaded.
Photoshop CS2: "The Adobe UI font could not be loaded. For best results, please exit the program and either install it or uninstall other fonts." [more inside]
posted by tpl1212 at 9:48 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by tpl1212 at 9:48 AM PST - 5 comments
Help me find this LCD controller board.
I need a replacement lcd controller board for an AU Optronics LCD screen, model number L170E3 / M170EN04. Does anyone know where I could find an afforable replacement board, or should I just trash the perfectly good LCD panel?
Hack guitarist wants to become less of a hack.
What little things separate a hack guitarist from a decent one and how does one make the transition? [more inside]
posted by bondcliff at 9:16 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by bondcliff at 9:16 AM PST - 24 comments
anonymize email
How do I keep my IP address anonymous when sending email through Outlook or Thunderbird?
How can I keep my feet from turning the color of my Reefs?
How can I keep my feet from turning the color of my Reefs? [more inside]
How do I ignore one of a blog's authors?
Can I ignore one author's posts on a Wordpress blog, either by crafting RSS feeds or doing something smart with my client? [more inside]
posted by caek at 8:48 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by caek at 8:48 AM PST - 13 comments
Problem with MasterChef and Palm Z22.
Problem with MasterChef and Palm Z22. [more inside]
LGA->T.S.->LGA
What's the easiest way to go from LaGuardia to, say, Times Square? What about vice-versa?
Dislocated shoulder
Anyone ever dislocate a shoulder? Any physical therapists around? [more inside]
posted by a3matrix at 8:37 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by a3matrix at 8:37 AM PST - 16 comments
Looking for blues song about a chair.
About 10 years ago, I heard a classic blues song by a female vocalist that pops back into my head. The song lyrics are a double entendre with the vocalist talking about a chair, with verses for the legs, seat and back, possibly more. Does it spark anybody's memory? [more inside]
Biker trapped in parking garage
How do automatic gates in parking garages work? [more inside]
posted by scratch at 8:09 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by scratch at 8:09 AM PST - 8 comments
Screenshots. Video. Linux. Commandline.
Screengrabs from video from the command line? [more inside]
posted by soma lkzx at 8:05 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by soma lkzx at 8:05 AM PST - 4 comments
I want to ride my bicycle.
I would like to buy an exercise bicycle for a friend who wants to cardio train, but has terrible knees. However, I know nothing of exercise bicycles. [more inside]
Does boiling a can of evaporated milk make sense for whipped cream?
Does boiling a can of evaporated milk make sense? There's [more inside]
Ask me! (not askMe)
Outlook gurus: How to make Outlook 2003 confirm before exiting? [more inside]
posted by anomie at 7:40 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by anomie at 7:40 AM PST - 6 comments
Different cursor speed with dual-screen setup
I have a dual monitor setup, and until last week the cursor speed on both was the same. Now one is faster than the other. What gives, and how can I change it back? [more inside]
posted by Meagan at 7:21 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by Meagan at 7:21 AM PST - 5 comments
Airfare Price Alerts
Is there a Web site that monitors airline prices and alerts you:
1. When a fare drops to my requested price.
2. When there is an overall drop in an airfare to a particular destination.
This would be similar to Google's news Alerts.
I am looking to fly from Chicago to Orlando that later part of May. I am looking for an airfare around $150.00. Presently the lowest fare I can find is $182.00.
Readable corporate statistics
I'd like to find a webpage or document that consolidate the number of employees and the revenues of the biggest corporations in the world. Where can I find an easy to read page like this ?
Wikipedia have all the information but you have to browse from an article to another...
Five minutes here, ten there, oh no!
I'm having a bit of trouble tracking my time for web consulting work. I need to be able to handle small increments of time, and it needs to have a flexible reporting system. What (preferably web-based) software should I use? [more inside]
posted by bkudria at 4:13 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by bkudria at 4:13 AM PST - 10 comments
England/UK
Notwithstanding
Anyone know where I can download last night’s Canadian party leader debate? Thanks
Will an internal frame pack get me kicked off a flight?
Will I be able to get thru airport security with an internal frame daypack? [more inside]
January 9
Dentist in the Twin Cities?
DentistFilter continues: Recommendations for a good dentist in the Twin Cities? [more inside]
posted by neckro23 at 10:56 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by neckro23 at 10:56 PM PST - 13 comments
Do I have to pay to rebuild a shared fence?
My neighbour just tore down a shared fence, and says I have to share the cost to rebuild it. Surely not? [more inside]
I didn't know it was illegal, officer!
What are the tax implications of soliciting donations on your website or blog? [more inside]
What tune does the worlds smallest violin play?
What tune does the smallest violin in the world play? [more inside]
posted by fossphur at 6:41 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by fossphur at 6:41 PM PST - 20 comments
Where to take psychology night classes in New York?
New York collegefilter. I'm thinking about applying to grad school for psychology. I'm 27, live in New York, and have a BA in something that is not psychology. I'd like to start taking non-credit classes now to strengthen my application, meet professors who could write letters of recommendation, and not least of all, make sure I really want to do this! [more inside]
I don't wanna buy a b0rken camera
Has anyone run into the dread E-18 error on the Canon SD550? [more inside]
Iraqi compensation
This fellow is interested in getting together a push to have Iraqis compensated along the lines established by the UNCC. Ideas, suggestions? How to proceed?
posted by Wolof at 5:11 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by Wolof at 5:11 PM PST - 25 comments
Recommendations for a twin cities chiropractor
So, I went sledding new years eve, and went off the big kid's jump at the bottom of the hill... and did a real number on my back. I've already been to the doctor, who said that "it's just muscles" but I've had "just muscles" back pain and this is a pain like I've never felt before (very specific, almost a point source of spinal pain).
So, no, I don't want medical advice, I just want recommendations for a good chiropractor/spine doctor in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. Preferably one who can see me tomorrow, ugh.
Seoul Food- Cooking Korean at Home
Korean Food—Help me get started making it at home. [more inside]
Fried Octopus Balls, anyone?
Does anybody living near Portland, Oregon know where I can find the Osakan delicacy of fried octopus balls? (no, not that kind of balls!!!1!) [more inside]
posted by pieisexactlythree at 4:19 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by pieisexactlythree at 4:19 PM PST - 12 comments
mac accounting software filter: Should I buy a PC laptop solely to run Quickbooks?
Should I buy a PC laptop solely to run Quickbooks? [more inside]
Too depressed to get out of bed
What can I do to change my brain state on waking? [more inside]
Dance togs for a tall, large girl?
Where can I find dance togs for a tall (5'11"), larger (size 14) young lady? [more inside]
Scheduled .zip in Win2k?
I want to start doing nightly offsite copies of a MSSQL database at work. The .bak and .trn files made by the SQL Server Maintenance Plan add up to about 1 gig, but they compress to just over 100 megs, so I 'd much rather export a compressed version. What's the best Windows 2000 app where I can schedule the idea "zip the 2 newest files in this source directory into another directory, into a .zip with the filename based on the date"? If it can keep the 5 most recent .zip files only, all the better.....
Sleep deprivation
What are the effects of sleep deprivation? [more inside]
Online sports league management?
Sports League Management Software, web based ... can this be done with a package like OSCommerce? [more inside]
What's the best Gaming chair I could use?
Comfortable, long-lasting gaming chairs. [more inside]
Ebook sites that don't suck?
I am working with a client who is convinced this e-book web site is awesome. I am trying to convince him that a long page of text (not to mention the annoying popup) is boring, unprofessional, and no potential customer would bother reading it all. In his defense, he points to the Alexa rankings, which are indeed impressive. Does anyone have any examples, preferably with a better Alexa ranking than that site, of a web site selling an ebook that has a few short convincing paragraphs that sum up why the book is worthy of purchase and has a professional design that doesn't look so awful?
MT profile pages
Regarding Movable Type: [more inside]
Movie Score Music
Y'all know where I might find generic movie score music on these here internets? [more inside]
posted by sciurus at 1:17 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by sciurus at 1:17 PM PST - 7 comments
Hole-in-the-wall
There is a ridiculous huge rectangular cut-out in the wall between my bedroom and that of my sister (what can I say, NYC real estate is ingenious). Please help me cover it up in some soundproof fashion. [more inside]
posted by unknowncommand at 12:57 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by unknowncommand at 12:57 PM PST - 15 comments
Cleaning up a fridge
Are there any good tricks for getting mildew (mostly odor) out of a late-model fridge that spent the summer in storage? [more inside]
Can I use a Direct TV dish as the antenna for my Sirius receiver?
Can I use a Direct TV dish as the antenna for my Sirius receiver? [more inside]
posted by poppo at 12:24 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by poppo at 12:24 PM PST - 12 comments
Best CMS for Review Site?
Best open source cms for a digg style review site? For linux based servers. [more inside]
Windows keystroke app launcher
Please recommend a Windows 2000 program that will allow me to assign a keyboard command to bring all windows of an active application forward or launch the application if it is not yet open. [more inside]
Hardwood steam cleaner
Steam cleaner for sealed hardwood floors? The inflight Skymall catalog had a Eureka Enviro steam cleaner for $99. I did a little online searching and it seems to be discontinued (not listed on Eureka's site). Is there a comparable product that anyone has had good luck with? I have lots of hardwood and am too lazy to get on my hands and knees. I also don't want to hire a cleaning person.
Which athletes are the smartest?
Which sport's athletes have the highest and lowest average IQ? [more inside]
American Girl: Creepy or Cool?
Where did pirate speech come from?
Where did pirate speech come from? [more inside]
Best place to buy bagels online?
What's the best place to buy bagels online? Looking for widest selection + coolest functionality of the site (ie, remembers what I bought, makes suggestions, looks cool).
Should I buy a cheap "feather fill" comforter online?
Should I buy a cheap "feather fill" comforter online? So far I've only ever had lovely Cuddle Down comforters at home, but now am striking out on my own, and don't have the budget for lofty bedding right away. Will I even notice the difference in fill type, or thread count? I will always have a duvet cover over it... or is this a save-for-it item worth the wait? [more inside]
Inkjet cartridges online in Canada?
Any recommendations for where to purchase inkjet cartridges online? I'm preferably looking for somewhere in Canada, or will ship to Canada cheaply. I've never actually owned a inkjet before (I've only used lasers), so can someone also tell me if it's worth the savings to get a refilled or off-brand cartridge, or would I just be throwing my money away? I need ink for an ultra-cheap HP PSC 1315, and I'd rather not spend more than the printer cost in the first place.
What's the best way to swap embedded Quicktime movies on a web page?
What's the most effective and broadly compatible way to swap embedded Quicktime movies on a web page? I've written my own JavaScript to do so, but it doesn't work on certain (a minority of) browsers, and it's a bit slow. Does anyone have experience doing this? [more inside]
posted by tweebiscuit at 9:42 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by tweebiscuit at 9:42 AM PST - 9 comments
help identify killers remix
can someone identify this remix of the killers - mr brightside?
rapidshare download
posted by kewlio at 9:18 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by kewlio at 9:18 AM PST - 8 comments
Is there a better place out there to live for me?
I have been thinking about the best places to live for a gay woman, in a committed relationship whose partner has a 4-year old son. [more inside]
Which PDA: just for typing up plaintext?
PDAfilter: I know essentially zero about PDAs except generally what they do and what they look like. I'm looking for one pretty much just for... [more inside]
posted by vanoakenfold at 8:58 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by vanoakenfold at 8:58 AM PST - 17 comments
Repercussions of an offer for a famous public company by an unkown one?
What are the repercussions of an offer for a famous public company by an unknown one? [more inside]
posted by Izzmeister at 8:19 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by Izzmeister at 8:19 AM PST - 21 comments
Looking for a lighted pen
Recommendations for a lighted pen? I'm looking for a ball point pen with a lighted tip, so I can write in the dark. I've searched the web and found many, but before I order one, I'd love to hear from the Metafilter pen fetishists. [more inside]
Heart-rate monitor attached to treadmill
Yesterday on "CBS Sunday Morning," a correspondent chronicled his attempt to lose weight. I'm trying to identify one of the machines that his personal trainer used to evaluate his progress. [more inside]
Linux RAID 3ware
I would like to use a 3ware 8006-2L RAID controller for Linux. apparently it is really great and it looks like a true RAID - and no drivers or special setting needed.
Anyone out there with experience or comments?
Rev. Jesse Jackson?
Is Jesse Jackson a reverend? [more inside]
Partial Screenshots with Firefox
Partial Screenshots with Firefox [more inside]
London Calling
Where should I try to get (indie-pop) bookings in London? [more inside]
posted by ludwig_van at 6:47 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by ludwig_van at 6:47 AM PST - 15 comments
Streaming video on demand?
Streaming video solution needed. I would like to wirelessly stream video on demand from an XP-based desktop to an XP-based laptop. [more inside]
Reading Paul Celan in english
I think I'd like to read Paul Celan (in English). Where should I begin? Which volume(s) do I want (my preference is for books currently in print)? Which translators do I want?
posted by .kobayashi. at 5:57 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by .kobayashi. at 5:57 AM PST - 8 comments
Gee, Ma, I Wanna Go Home
Any U.S. Federal Government employees teleworking? [more inside]
where to get press releases?
how or where does one sign up to receive UK press releases? Are there centralized sources or do the releasing parties pick who to send news to? [more inside]
Window Covering for (windows of) human and feline dwellers
I have 3 indoor-only cats, a large floor to (almost) ceiling window, a need to cover said window for privacy and an aversion to vertical blinds (which seem to be the only solution but they're ugly, have no insulating properties and have gaps). The cats would definitely try to climb any cloth drape (I know, I know) and their hair hangs off the bottom of fabric like fringe. [more inside]
Is there any WiFi (virtual) Soundcard driver software out there?
How can I relay the sound of my computer to another computer through the WiFi network? A virtual soundcard driver is in theory feasible, but I can't find any.
I know, this is more of a /. question, but I prefer to stay home.
posted by mitocan at 3:20 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by mitocan at 3:20 AM PST - 11 comments
Prince2 Certification
Here's a serious work related question that feels appropriate for a Monday morning: I was wondering whether any Mefites have gotten a Prince2 certification (project management)? If so, how tough was the exam? And has it helped you in getting a job or advancing your career?
posted by hazyjane at 3:02 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by hazyjane at 3:02 AM PST - 8 comments
Could I make an eternal pot of soup?
Theoretical-food-safety-question-filter. [more inside]
January 8
AE expressions tutorials?
Anyone know of any good tutorials on expressions in Adobe After Effects?
posted by brundlefly at 11:32 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by brundlefly at 11:32 PM PST - 2 comments
Should it stay or should it go?
Is it weird to keep your married name after you split? [more inside]
posted by mochapickle at 10:51 PM PST - 40 comments
posted by mochapickle at 10:51 PM PST - 40 comments
A podcasting how-to guide for newbies?
So, say you knew something about podcasting, what advice would you give someone who was about to start a cast of their own? [more inside]
posted by Dreama at 10:42 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Dreama at 10:42 PM PST - 10 comments
Why did Durex set up shop in Knutsford?
Yesterday I noticed something on the back of a condom wrapper, namely the address of the International Head Office of Durex:
Canute Court, Toft Road
Knutsford, Cheshire
What I want to know is how did a condom manufacturer end up in Knutsford. Was it by chance or did they choose to set up shop there because of the name?
posted by Kattullus at 10:36 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by Kattullus at 10:36 PM PST - 19 comments
THE UNIVERSE etc.
Do we live in a natural world or a supernatural world? [more inside]
Which Aceto Balsamico is best
Which Aceto Balsamico is best to get and where is the cheapest place to get it. [more inside]
posted by mi6op at 8:47 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by mi6op at 8:47 PM PST - 14 comments
Preventing recurrence of MRSA infection in a community space
HygeineFilter: How to prevent the recurrence of MRSA infection in a community center? [more inside]
Creative bathroom door suggestions?
Creative bathroom door suggestions? [more inside]
make my wireless adaptor work!
Router problems!!! [more inside]
CD's for Ipod. Worth it?
I'm thinking about using the Ipod-for-CD's from milleniummusic.com. You give them 130 cds and they give you a 30gig Video Ipod. Is it worth it? [more inside]
posted by damiano99 at 7:40 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by damiano99 at 7:40 PM PST - 19 comments
Games, March 2006, Pg 35
Are there any common english words with a silent letter F, J, Q or V?
posted by yeoz at 7:32 PM PST - 40 comments
posted by yeoz at 7:32 PM PST - 40 comments
How do we get the HMO to work with us?
My parents are members of an HMO, but our dealings with them have been frustrating, and we need help. (*Catheter references inside.) [more inside]
What's the symbolic significance of seeing dead things everywhere?
I keep seeing dead things everywhere. What's the symbolic significance of this? [more inside]
posted by sjvilla79 at 6:58 PM PST - 30 comments
posted by sjvilla79 at 6:58 PM PST - 30 comments
What's with all the pickups?
How come Tex-Mex restaurants attract so many big SUVs and pickup trucks? [more inside]
I killed a man on the Mexican border...
NYC: Should I drink the water? [more inside]
movabletype help
Arrgh... I am trying to install movabletype and i can't get past the login screen! [more inside]
Would a trolley car conductor use a starter pistol?
Is this a starter pistol and if it is, why would a trolley car conductor use one? [more inside]
posted by jdl at 6:03 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by jdl at 6:03 PM PST - 18 comments
How to delete copies of files on my computer?
My computer has begun making copies of every file on my computer on its own. I need help getting rid of them. [more inside]
Geek Squad + Real Computers
What would happen if you picked up an Alpha or VAX, called up the Geek Squad, heavily hyped as being a bunch of friendly geeks who will help you with your computer woes, and said you wanted them to install VMS on it?
Oxford English Trickionary
The online version of the OED (subscription required) uses an ASCII version of IPA, and I can't figure it out. [more inside]
posted by grumblebee at 5:17 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by grumblebee at 5:17 PM PST - 12 comments
dead g4 powerbook
Curds and way too much whey
Made some yummy paneer tonight to go with dinner. What do I do with the leftover whey? (Storage tips, please, also!)
posted by desuetude at 4:52 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by desuetude at 4:52 PM PST - 15 comments
Recursive Regex Fun?
Regexfilter: I'm using PHP and I want to match HTML span classes recursively/in a hierarchy. Help/pointers would be much appreciated. [more inside]
posted by PuGZ at 4:31 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by PuGZ at 4:31 PM PST - 5 comments
Recover hiberfil.sys data
WinXP SP2: Forcing hibernate to resume from old hiberfil.sys [more inside]
posted by adzm at 3:51 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by adzm at 3:51 PM PST - 8 comments
I'll Take Airborne Swiffering For $200, Alex
What are disposable airplane headphones made of? And on a vaguely related note, what are those disposable Swiffer cloths made of? [more inside]
posted by gompa at 3:27 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by gompa at 3:27 PM PST - 12 comments
superfriends dub?
Does anyone know where I could find the dubbed Superfriends PSA animations that were circulating around the web a few years ago?
selling them off
the girlfriend decided she wanted to breed and sell Blue Bar Ambilobe Panther chameleons. Once all these things hatch, how does one go about selling the over priced little bastards? [more inside]
Who am I, anyhow? (username autocomplete)
How do I autocomplete usernames (which have saved passwords) in Firefox 1.5? [more inside]
A Capella Recommendations, Please
Years ago I heard an album made from an a cappella show produced by, of all people, Spike Lee. It was called Spike & Co. Do It A Cappella. It had some great stuff on it, and I was looking for some recommendations of a cappella music in the same vein, or other flavors... [more inside]
auto-inject links?
Is there a way to automatically inject links to corresponding text phrases in Dreamweaver? For example, everytime the phrase, "flashy raver pants" appears, would it be possible for Dreamweaver to automatically make it a link to a pre-determined site? And if not in Dreamweaver, is there another way?
posted by mcsweetie at 12:12 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by mcsweetie at 12:12 PM PST - 14 comments
Mac visual web editors
Any Mac web designers used Rapidweaver or Freeway Pro? I know how to write valid (X)HTML and CSS, but I'm always looking for ways to save time and I was wondering if these tools actually produce valid, clean, and accessible code as advertised.
Lovin' to cook - hatin' on my cooktop.
So, we just moved into a new (rental) house in Bavaria, Germany. Great house, nice kitchen except for the range / cook top. Bad enough it's electric, much prefer gas, but it's a ceramic cook top. I've had them before in previous domiciles and have never come to terms with 'em. There seems to be only two settings - too friggin' hot or too friggin' cool and it takes forever to reach either of these. Replacing the cook top is not an option as it's a rental. Therefore, reaching out to the MeFite community - have you any tips for making the best use of these cruddy cook tops? [more inside]
Boot a Blogger Blogspot Blog
How do I achieve shutting down a Blogger Blogspot blog? [more inside]
How to operate ChefsChoice knife sharpener
Do any AskMeFi members know how to operate/own the manual for a Chef'sChoice Model 100 electric knife sharpener? [more inside]
posted by mojohand at 9:03 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by mojohand at 9:03 AM PST - 5 comments
How do I get back in touch with old professors?
How do I get back in touch with old professors? [more inside]
Sorry California
I've got a craving for Turkish pistachios and need to find a way to get some here in South Korea. [more inside]
posted by vagabond at 7:48 AM PST - 1 comment
posted by vagabond at 7:48 AM PST - 1 comment
Warm in the dorm
I'm looking for creative ways to stay warm in my dorm room. [more inside]
Wedding gift ideas for a best man to give to his brother
What should my brother and I give our middle brother and soon-to-be sister-in-law as a wedding gift? We're co-best men. [more inside]
best web hosting?
Who offers the best web hosting with the 1) simple tools for designing and developing a website, 2) lots of space, 3) reasonable fees? [more inside]
posted by philmas at 7:22 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by philmas at 7:22 AM PST - 7 comments
Mac app not opening
MacFilter. One of my applications won't open from finder. [more inside]
posted by gingembre at 6:55 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by gingembre at 6:55 AM PST - 7 comments
Before I hit the big '30'
What am I doing wrong and why should 'I' change and need I even ought to, in the first place ? Some advice before I hit the big '30'.. [more inside]
How Do You Know ?
"Ah've been boogie hit forty five for two years , Sluggin the plug , only confirmed my fears .."
Does anyone know the real lyrics to the Lyres "How Do You Know ?"
Ever since I quit smoking, my digestion's gone to hell. WTF?
Ever since I quit smoking, my digestion's gone to hell. WTF? [more inside]
How to connect Sirius Sportster to PC to record Howard?
I have the Sportster Replay and the boombox only (no home kit, etc) and I want to be able to record Howards first show on my computer using windows media encoder. Need help with hook up and settings please... [more inside]
what laptop should I buy for digital DJing?
I need a laptop that will handle Ableton 5, and possibly (in the future) some VJ software. I'm considering a Powerbook - or should I go Windows? [more inside]
How to thwart mischievous son by disabling disc tray opening on Mac OS X
I came home today and woke my Mac (OS X 10.3.9) from sleep, triggering a horrible cocophony from the disc tray, which I opened to find that my darling son had stacked a DVD and a Delta blues CD on top of each other in there. Luckily, the drive wasn't damaged, but I want to disable the top right disc eject button to prevent him from doing this again. How? [more inside]
posted by planetkyoto at 12:43 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by planetkyoto at 12:43 AM PST - 11 comments
Not feeling creative- need ideas.
What do you do for droughts in creativity? [more inside]
January 7
Why do tomatoes sometimes smell acrid to me?
Sinus/smell problem. [more inside]
Am I a selfish idiot?
I've been in a relationship for about 3.5ish years. We're both about 20. She went to school, I fell straight into a career out of high school and skipped college. Last year she told me she was thinking of applying to study abroad for a semester. I didn't think much of it until a few months later when she applied and was accepted. [more inside]
help me find fantastic books?
Looking for really fantastic reads for 2006. Please help. [more inside]
posted by karen at 9:00 PM PST - 52 comments
posted by karen at 9:00 PM PST - 52 comments
Anyone know any completely plain casual socks for a size 14 that arent too tight that I can get or order to Canada?
Anyone know any completely plain casual socks for a size 14 that arent too tight that I can get or order to Canada? [more inside]
Music from John Woo movies?
Can anyone help me identify and locate (either to buy or download) any of the music from John Woo's The Killer, Hard Boiled, or any other John Woo / Chow Yun Fat movies? Particularly the haunting theme song to The Killer. Thanks!
posted by ac at 7:53 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by ac at 7:53 PM PST - 7 comments
All's fair?
I messed up. Roommate, girl, me. Things go boom. [more inside]
70's Soul Stuck in Head!
Song stuck in head help? It's a 70's soul song that I heard on the radio yesterday. I don't know anything at all about that era of music, so I can't narrow it down at all. Male vocals, a slightly "Midnight Train to Georgia" ish melody, and lyrics about how it isn't easy to love two women, how the guy would need two jobs with double pay, need to be two men etc. I'm sure this is an easy one, but I don't have a clue how to even look for it!
posted by crabintheocean at 7:23 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by crabintheocean at 7:23 PM PST - 2 comments
Names changed to protect privacy?
Scenario: Linda, an author, is at a party. Linda says that she is writing a book about near-death experiences. Sarah, a guest at the party, says, "Oh, I had one!" and proceeds to recount her experience to the assembled guests. Linda finishes writing her book and includes Sarah's story in it, using Sarah's real first name and some details from Sarah's life (profession, husband's first name and profession, Sarah's religious background). Is Linda legally allowed to do this without changing Sarah's name in the published book? Did Sarah waive her right to privacy by telling the story at a party? What about Sarah's personal details, which were not revealed at the party, but known to the author because of their shared social circle? Legal citations are appreciated.
posted by xo at 7:18 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by xo at 7:18 PM PST - 25 comments
Routes through and around SF
I'm driving from Santa Cruz to Santa Rosa tomorrow morning, what's the best (least confusing, quickest) route through the city? On the way back, we'd like to go to a park or beach or something north of SF while we're up there, any suggestions? And since we'll be in less of a hurry, any scenic routes through the city? I've never been over the Golden Gate, so that's a possibility. [more inside]
Real kitchen renos!
What do I need to know about renovating a kitchen? [more inside]
what ever happened to that guy?
All this afternoon, MTV has been showing a marathon of their documentary series True Life. Does anyone know what ever happened to Ben from True Life: I'm Going to Fat Camp? [more inside]
Hello Kitty question
OK, it is really crazy for a grown woman to like Hello Kitty and all of her gear? Is there a support group for this?
Excercise playlist suggestions?
I'd like to put together a rocking playlist for exercising. Suggestions, please. [more inside]
posted by Finder at 5:37 PM PST - 29 comments
posted by Finder at 5:37 PM PST - 29 comments
On the one hand, my hair smells. On the other hand, I dont want to go bald trying to fix the problem...
On the one hand, my hair smells (I think because I wash it everyday). On the other hand, I dont want to go bald trying to fix the problem (ie. stopping washing it everyday which I think is keeping my follicles from dying off). [more inside]
Autodiscovery of RSS feeds
I want to take my bookmarks.html file generated by firefox and run it through a script that checks for rss feeds for the pages and returns the list of rss feeds in a file. Is anyone familiar with a script that can do this? I've been googling for it for a day or two and can't find what I'm looking for.
A-V Receiver volume malfunction
I own a Pioneer Elite VSX-21 A-V receiver whose volume control is kaput... [more inside]
Yodelay-hee-hooo - going to Switzerland.
TravelFilter: Last minute. Wife an I going to Switzerland from the US in late January. Leave on the 19th. I have to be in Geneva on the 21st. Flying standby - don't know where I'll come in. Maybe Milan? Maybe Paris? Maybe Munich? Maybe Zurich? Need a good route by Rail to Geneva. More inside. [more inside]
Who was this band?
Help me remember a song, out around 1995 or 1996. It was by a rock band with a male singer. Haunting, sort of creepy voice. The thing I most remember was the music video. It featured a girl in her apartment, and a creepy/stalkerish but handsome guy going up the to her apartment. She answered the door, and then it ends up with a slow speed chase up to the roof, where I the music video ends in sort of a cliff hanger. It was a tall apartment building, with an elevator. The male singer was shown on screen in cut ins throughout the music video. I think the singer was shown to be in the elevator, but not interacting with the woman or her stalker.
I can sort of remember one line of lyrics, sort of along the lines:
I only sleep at night, surrounded by my lies.
And for some reason I think the name of the band had the name of elements in it, but that might be totally spurious. Also, I think this was their only song that received much attention. Not much to go on, but who was it?
posted by voidcontext at 2:37 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by voidcontext at 2:37 PM PST - 15 comments
My computer tells me it's overheating, but I know that it's not.
The temperature sensor on my motherboard is going haywire! With an ambient temperature of around 30° Celsius, Motherboard Monitor is telling me that case temperature is fluctuating between -50°C and 50°C, with CPU temperature fluctuating between -125°C and 110°C. The sensor is obviously fried, but what can I do about it? [more inside]
Name that tune?
Please help me (re)discover the name of this (60s/70s?) song and the band that released it. They sang a momentarily popular song with the *chorus* "Up against the wall, Motherf**ker".
. . .Not the song by The Jefferson Airplane, in which the phrase is a single line in the song but another one alluded to in this previous but inconclusive askMeFi thread: http://ask.metafilter.com/mefi/19527
posted by Fupped Duck at 2:18 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by Fupped Duck at 2:18 PM PST - 13 comments
Traveling to Santa Fe, 2 Gay Men, 2 Crazy Housewives
I'm going to Santa Fe, NM in late March. Where are the ski opportunities for dabblers? Where are some cool places to hang out, where locals visit. What's the hottest place to eat without paying an arm and leg? What else might be worth doing other than the O'keefe Museum. Links would be cool if it's not too much trouble. [more inside]
posted by jamie939 at 2:17 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by jamie939 at 2:17 PM PST - 7 comments
one thing a webmaster should NOT do:
In Windows XP, is there any way to load multiple files with the same name (such as index.html, for example), but have an ending letter or number added to differentiate? [more inside]
Desire to exercise + bad joints = ?
Desire to exercise + bad joints = ? . Should I try to find some kind of trainer or sports therapist? Should I look into some kind of machine (I'm considering rowing or eliptical), and if so what do I look for in quality machines? Should I just go to a gym for a few months, try some things on my own and see what feels good? [more inside]
How can I have iTune "see" tracks already present on my external drive?
iTunesFilter. How can I have iTune "see" tracks already present on my external drive? OS 10.4.2 [more inside]
How do I script removal of the head and tail of a file up to and after given comments?
Given BBEdit (or sed) and a file of HTML, how can I script the deletion of all text up to a given comment tag, skip over deleting the part of the file I want to keep, then resume deletion of contents after the next occurrence of a given comment tag? [more inside]
posted by mph at 1:44 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by mph at 1:44 PM PST - 7 comments
Cat! I'm a kittycat. And I dance dance dance, and I dance dance dance.
CatFilter: What useful command should I teach my indoor cat next? [more inside]
posted by booksandlibretti at 1:28 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by booksandlibretti at 1:28 PM PST - 25 comments
If I like you, you can have my drums...
I'd like to donate a nice, professional drum set to a local school here in the Twin Cities. But which one? [more inside]
OMG copyright
Copyright filter: If I were to use information from someone's commercially published work to provide explanatory footnotes in my own commercially published work, what are the copyright/royalty implications in the context of Canadian and American copyright law? What must I do in addition to referencing the work?
Cloned soundcard output
I need to know something fairly specific about the Audigy 2 sound card. [more inside]
posted by ArmyOfKittens at 12:53 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by ArmyOfKittens at 12:53 PM PST - 14 comments
Focus or Mini?
My car as recently stolen and I need to buy a new one. Hopefully something people won't try to steal every couple months. [more inside]
Programming jokes
Have the analogy/stereotype jokes related to programming and OSs ever been updated? Examples follow... [more inside]
How to find like-minded people with whom to rock in the suburbs?
So, I moved to the suburbs... now what do I do? [more inside]
posted by psmealey at 10:11 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by psmealey at 10:11 AM PST - 10 comments
Name that film!
I have a scene from a movie stuck in my head, and I can't place it. There are two female characters talking to each other. One of them is kind of a manipulative character who has been unsympathetic up to this point in the film. She's sleeping with the male lead, who is really in love with the other female character she's talking to, who has feelings for him as well. What's notable about this scene is that, up until this point, the first female character has been extremely one-dimensional and unsympathetically portrayed. In this scene, she tells the other female character that she knows the male lead is just sleeping with her because he can't be with the other woman, and she displays real emotion over that fact. What movie is this from? It's driving me crazy!
posted by UKnowForKids at 9:57 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by UKnowForKids at 9:57 AM PST - 19 comments
Tracking down a laptop crash...
My laptop is crashing frequently and I am trying to track down the problem. I suspect it's the hard drive, but I want to know more so I can work around the issue. Any logging/debugging utilities or tips? [more inside]
posted by costas at 9:22 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by costas at 9:22 AM PST - 8 comments
Music to end a film by
I'm looking for folksy, elegiac, repetitive songs that have a sort of nostalgic "holding onto a moment" sort of feel. Ok, that's sort of vague, so here's some examples:
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Whoosh! or crawl?
Best Sports Coupe or Sedan in the $20-50K range that can accommodate a tall driver?
Best Sports Coupe or Sedan in the $20-50K range that can accommodate a tall driver? I'm giving my SUV to my son and want something new and fun to drive. My favorite car ever was a 1988 Porsche 944 -- great handling, adequate power and surprisingly enough room for me at 6'3". Many current cars (Boxsters, 3 series BWM) just are not comfortable. I've read good reviews about the Mazda RX-8 and Acuras will probably test drive this weekend. Any other recommendations?
posted by queue_strategy at 9:05 AM PST - 27 comments
posted by queue_strategy at 9:05 AM PST - 27 comments
Name That Project!
Please help me name a 10-year-old's science project! Quick! [more inside]
posted by justonegirl at 8:12 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by justonegirl at 8:12 AM PST - 24 comments
Convert QuickTime to avi
How to convert QuickTime movies into a Windows-readable format? [more inside]
Laptop repair in NYC?
Laptop repair in NYC? [more inside]
I am looking for a great Dentist in the Montreal area
I am looking for a great dentist in the Montreal area, someone comfortable with modern dentistry technology and up to date with procedures.
Please help.
Dinner and bars in Montreal?
A night in Montreal. Dinner and bars? [more inside]
Hunting for the perfect notebook
In the market for a new paper notebook (one for everything). Help me find what I'm looking for. [more inside]
posted by Brittanie at 3:50 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Brittanie at 3:50 AM PST - 10 comments
How does location-based web advertising work?
How does location-based web advertising work? [more inside]
posted by phyrewerx at 12:39 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by phyrewerx at 12:39 AM PST - 10 comments
January 6
Best white scrub pants?
New nursing student. Help me find the best white scrub pants? Don't want to go showing the unmentionables! [more inside]
posted by viachicago at 11:10 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by viachicago at 11:10 PM PST - 5 comments
Is it safe? Is it safe?
IANAL Dentist filter: So the dentist told my wife, repeatedly, "of course your insurance will cover this. Don't even worry about it." The insurance won't pay for it. We're stuck with the $400 bill. If we don't pay, our credit is hosed. Non-snarky suggestions?
Studying Sheeple (for lack of a better word)
Are there any studies on combating the groupthink phenomenon that seems to arise in situations like My Lai, where in a group otherwise "normal" people come up with and perform the most horrific crimes? Studies like the Asch and Stanford prison experiments seem to imply this phenomenon exists, but I'm wondering how (if?) someone can "break out" of the "hive mind" once they're trapped inside.
Out, damned spot!
Help me get a horrible ink stain out of my favorite shirt! [more inside]
Oracle 10g Administrator exam: which book?
How do tax cuts help?
What's the economic reasoning for the idea that tax cuts stimulate the economy? [more inside]
How do I convert 7-pin S-video to 4-pin S-video?
Can I "convert" a 7-pin S-video connector to a standard 4-pin S-video connector by simply cutting off the extra pins? [more inside]
Should I insist on a raise?
My employers say that my promised raise was accidentally included in my initial salary (and therefore I won't be getting one). [more inside]
To root canal or not to root canal?
To root canal or not to root canal?
I never thought it would happen to me but here I am one emergency pulpectomy later, wondering if I should go ahead with the root canal procedure or just have the tooth extracted. Easy choice you might say, but wait...there's more. Well not really that much more. [more inside]
Starting up the MMORPG curve
I have a great MMORPG idea, but have found the learning curve to be formidable. Are there any turnkey php packages for starting a tiny, simple MMORPG game with basic sets of objects and places, using mysql, with the ability to scale it up? [more inside]
bounce! roll, coach!
Leadership book about a basketball coach who was really into excellence; for instance he made people learn to tie their shoes correctly before he allowed them onto the court.
Any ideas? My boss wants a bunch of us to read it but we can't do that if we don't have a title.
Highspeed-ish internet access in wild and small-town Botswana?
I am looking for net access options for a wildlife researcher operating in Botswana. He currently has limited net access, and is looking to improve his situation, both at his home and in his camp in the bush. Tips on satellite internet and other things I should be considering are appreciated. [more inside]
I like juice
Bottled juice is making me poor. [more inside]
How do I remove my horizontal window blinds?
How do I remove these horizontal window blinds? [more inside]
posted by Yogurt at 2:53 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Yogurt at 2:53 PM PST - 7 comments
How can I alter our cat's feeding schedule?
How can I change our cat's feeding schedule? [more inside]
atomchip real or hoax?
Is the atom chip vaporware? [more inside]
Rock violin
I really like the violin in the beginning of The John Spencer Blues Explosion's song "Bellbottoms". What are some other bands/songs that combine bluesy rockin' electric guitar and epic-sounding violins?
How can I access a school computer from home?
How can I access a school computer from home? [more inside]
LA - 3 day weekend
So I won a 3-day weekend in LA (pacific palisades) at my bosses house (mansion?) what can i do to ensure this is the once in a lifetime opportunity it has the potential to be? [more inside]
posted by BSummers at 1:52 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by BSummers at 1:52 PM PST - 21 comments
Does Urine-Gone (or similar products) work? If not, what does?
AsSeenOnTVFilter: I have a lot of pee stains/smells that I need to remove from carpet and mattresses. I've looked up other threads, but what I specifically want to know is: Is Urine-Gone (or it's apparent twin, Urine-Off) worth buying? [more inside]
posted by Shoeburyness at 1:37 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Shoeburyness at 1:37 PM PST - 8 comments
Grid Systems in Graphic Design for less than $80
I'm interested in some books by Josef-Muller Brockman, specifically Grid Systems in Graphic Design, but I don't want to pay $78 for the book. [more inside]
posted by jeb at 1:35 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by jeb at 1:35 PM PST - 15 comments
Mining accidents 101
My brother claims that the miners who died "could have walked right out". Is he full of it?
Big Island activities
So, I'm going to Hawaii. What should I do there? [more inside]
posted by MrMoonPie at 1:19 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by MrMoonPie at 1:19 PM PST - 21 comments
How to universally disallow P2P?
Is there any easy way to universally disallow P2P traffic on an office lan? [more inside]
posted by Afroblanco at 1:11 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by Afroblanco at 1:11 PM PST - 16 comments
Why can't robot servants help with this?
Help with re-formatting a word document? [more inside]
posted by ducksauce at 1:09 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by ducksauce at 1:09 PM PST - 16 comments
Is the grass any greener?
Can some people please tell me what they enjoy about the typical office environment? [more inside]
posted by Oh Indeed at 1:04 PM PST - 40 comments
posted by Oh Indeed at 1:04 PM PST - 40 comments
For the fans of The Holy Grail...
For the fans of The Holy Grail...
Can you inform about l some accurate representations of the lifestyle at that time? Things such as witch burnings, catapulting dead animals over castle walls, and the system of kings and lords (basically any dirtyness).
Year of the Dog!!
Chinese New Year filter: My husband and I have been invited to a Chinese New Year party. It's being thrown by the sister of a very good friend of ours, but we don't know the sister well at all. Are there appropriate/traditional gift(s) we could bring?
posted by gaspode at 12:44 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by gaspode at 12:44 PM PST - 16 comments
Number of coal miners?
How many coal miners are there in the US? [more inside]
posted by viewofdelft at 12:35 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by viewofdelft at 12:35 PM PST - 5 comments
When is it safe to turn on a TV left in a garage?
I've got a 28" CRT Television, it was left in the garage in the freezing cold and I'd like to know what I should do before I power it on again. [more inside]
posted by rc55 at 12:33 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by rc55 at 12:33 PM PST - 6 comments
Back to the office door! Paranoid! Help?
I've moved to a new office at work, and now my back is to the entrance to my desk area. The furniture/desk are permanent arranged and I cannot move to any other position. I'm paranoid! For those of you who've had the same situation, what have you done about it?
posted by UnclePlayground at 12:21 PM PST - 30 comments
posted by UnclePlayground at 12:21 PM PST - 30 comments
Best LCD cleaning cloth?
Are all LCD cleaning cloths created equal? Which is the best? [more inside]
Stylish AND Functional Parka
Does a stylish and functional parka that meets my criteria exist? Or am I out of luck? [more inside]
CL RSS breaks WTF?
What's wrong with (my?) CraigsList RSS feeds? [more inside]
Where are the NYC bus stops listed?
NYC bus stops. Where are they? [more inside]
Photolab in Baltimore?
How to re-hang a fallen hand railing on plaster walls?
How to re-hang a fallen hand railing on real plaster walls? [more inside]
Itemization
Am I entitled to an itemized bill? Do I have any recourse if someone billing me won't provide it? [more inside]
Am I the only one out there allergic to cinnamon??
Am I the only one out there allergic to cinnamon?? [more inside]
DIY Saffron
What's the best time of the year to buy and plant Saffron Crocus bulbs?
posted by djacobs at 10:24 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by djacobs at 10:24 AM PST - 5 comments
Firefox clipboard demon
Help me exorcise FireFox's obsession with my clipboard! [more inside]
posted by prostyle at 10:19 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by prostyle at 10:19 AM PST - 2 comments
Hot Showers in the middle of Nowhere?
HotWaterFilter: We want to put in a propane powered hot water heater in a very remote cabin that does not have electric power. Any recommendations? (more specific details inside) [more inside]
posted by anastasiav at 10:06 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by anastasiav at 10:06 AM PST - 5 comments
How do I mirror two Macs as a backup scheme?
I have two identical PowerMac G5s and a single copy of Mac OS X Server. One is a file server for small network. The other exists in case something happens to the first one. Through what mechanism can I keep the contents of these two systems in sync, whether constantly, every few hours, or nightly? [more inside]
Great-tasting easily-mixed protein powder?
What is a protein powder that is a) good for building muscles, b) stir-mixes very easily with milk or water, c) is a good value, and d) tastes good? Thanks.
posted by shivohum at 9:53 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by shivohum at 9:53 AM PST - 21 comments
What's up with those autographed headshots in restaurants?
What's up with those framed autographed headshots that decorate so many restaurants, bars, and laundromats? [more inside]
Quirky DVD playback
On my Dell PC, DVD playback is kinda quirky... sometimes I can kick back and watch a whole film skip free, and sometimes (like now) it does nothing but skip and is unwatchable. I've tried lotsa things... [more inside]
posted by moonbird at 9:49 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by moonbird at 9:49 AM PST - 10 comments
The best collections to help me learn to love poetry?
The best collections to help me learn to love poetry? [more inside]
Key-control Firefox like Safari?
How do I make Firefox's keyboard shortcuts more like Safari's on OS X? I'm used to using [cmd][arrow up] to go to the top of a page, for example, and find it much more intuitive than [fn][pg dwn] on my laptop. Is there an easy way to change Firefox's keyboard shortcuts to match Safari's?
You can call me Al -- as long as it's legal
What does "your legal name" really mean? [more inside]
Help me hack my hackberry
How can I cut down this tree without squashing myself? [more inside]
Good heavy-duty file cabinet?
I ordered a HON filing cabinet (four drawer, vertical) and was assured that all HON file cabinets are heavy-duty. However, when it showed up the drawers were all squeaky and flimsy, and one doesn't close properly without being slammed.
My question - where can I get a dependably good, heavy-duty file cabinet that rolls drawers in and out smoothly, can take some weight, isn't flimsy, and generally will work well for a long time? I'd prefer four drawer vertical, beige color, standard office metal variety.
posted by mark7570 at 9:17 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by mark7570 at 9:17 AM PST - 15 comments
to not retake: mistake?
FailingCollegeFilter: I mostly didn't attend my math class last semester and consequently failed. How bad is this, for the purpose of transferring to a better school? [more inside]
How can I find out how gays are treated overseas?
Are there organizations that report on the human rights of gays and lesbians around the world? [more inside]
posted by Amizu at 8:56 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Amizu at 8:56 AM PST - 6 comments
Can I add an audio/video source to my cable signal on coax?
Short version: Want to piggy back the audio/video output of my receiver onto my cable TV signal.
Long version: I want to take the output of my receiver which is in RCA plugs (2 audio, 1 video) and somehow put that onto coax that ALSO contains my basic cable channels. I'm sure I stumbled onto something like this while looking at home automation stuff months ago, but I'm not finding it now. Effectively what I want is to be able to put my receiver's output on channel 100 or something on my coax. This would allow me to split that coax and run it to other TV's in my house and have the output from the receiver available on any TV on channel 100, while still having the regular cable channels available as normal. This will allow me to play Xbox on any TV in my house with my wireless controller.
I found this but it only puts the one signal onto coax, it doesn't add it to coax with an existing set of channels. Not what I want, but its the closest thing I've found.
Is this even possible or am I dreaming that I have seen this before?
posted by gfroese at 8:51 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by gfroese at 8:51 AM PST - 4 comments
Can someone be allergic to 'citrus'?
When people say that they are allergic to citrus are they just trying to be difficult? [more inside]
posted by dobie at 8:43 AM PST - 27 comments
posted by dobie at 8:43 AM PST - 27 comments
Good looking digital watches with metal band?
I'm trying to find a good-looking digital watch with a metal band. [more inside]
posted by grouse at 7:59 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by grouse at 7:59 AM PST - 14 comments
If a pregnant woman took birth control, what would happen to the fetus?
If a woman on birth control pills became pregnant, but continued to take the pills, what would happen to the fetus, if anything? This is idle curiosity - I'm not asking for a personal situation at all.
Save my old ball cap.
I have an old ball cap that I love. I've had it for about eight years, and now it's getting too tight to wear, which makes me woe-begotten. Any tips/magic/old recipes to make an old hat stretch out a bit without destroying it? I don't want to replace it.
Can you ID these cookies?
Dear people with cookie-making and/or Italian grandmas, Can you identify this cookie, and help me find a recipe? [more inside]
What's a good e-mail archiver?
What's the best Exchange 2003 archiver out there? My needs are simple: preferably web-based, users should be able to read through their own e-mail, e-mails cannot be deleted by users, works with Symantec Mail Security and Brighmail AntiSpam. [more inside]
Indian Food in NYC
Where can I find great Indian food in NYC?
Ventilator blues
In traditional blues songs you sometime hear the term "ventilator".
I know it's a piece of modern medical equipment, but what the heck was Robert Johnson talking about in the 1930s?
Is there a service to email songs?
I am sometimes impulsive, and I will want to email a song to someone. Maybe it will be from a computer that doesn't have the song on it, or maybe the sound file would be too large. Is there an online service where one could purchase, say for $.99, a song or a link to a song for email to another?
winXP directory kerfuffle
How to delete a 150+ deep directory structure on WinXP? [more inside]
posted by yalestar at 6:44 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by yalestar at 6:44 AM PST - 13 comments
Maybe teach them to bark and glue fur on the sides?
Have any interesting ideas about what to do with some extra PCs? [more inside]
MarriageRoughSpotFilter: How do I find a good marriage counselor?
MarrageRoughSpotFilter: It being the New Year and all, I have decided I am not going through another year like the last one - with a roommate instead of a wife. The thing is, how does one find a good marriage counselor? I know the obvious answer is through referrals, but what if you don't know anyone who has gone to one (that you know of)? It's not the kind of thing I would like to go around and ask my coworkers and friends. I live in the Northern suburbs of Atlanta. Any suggestions, ideas, and advice would be greatly appreciated. I would also like to hear from people who have gone through a rough spot and what they did to get out of it. I love her, and I am trying to figure out a way to work through this. Thanks!
Jerusalem tourist advice
Jerusalem tourism advice? [more inside]
What's the best ultra compact 5 megapixel (or more) digital camera that I can get?
UltraCompactDigicamFilter: What's the best ultra compact 5 megapixel (or more) digital camera that I can get? [more inside]
posted by antifuse at 4:07 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by antifuse at 4:07 AM PST - 24 comments
Externally linked navigation menu?
I'm making a website in CSS, and I want it to have a left-side navigation menu. It doesn't need to be fancy, just some text links will do. What I want is to have the navigation menu externally linked, so that if I need to change it, I can change it in only one place and have it affect the whole site, like CSS does for the style. My server apparently isn't set up to use server side includes, and I prefer not to use frames. [more inside]
January 5
Hacking the Gibson.
I am looking for information, books, essays about free speech on the Net, type EFF or Godwin's "Cyber Rights: Defending Free Speech in the Digital Age", but from a more European point of view. (Or is this stupid seeing as we're talking about the net anyway.)
For example, is there an EFF type organisation based in Europe?
Vinyl to CD conversion
What's new re: converting records to cd? [more inside]
Am I weird for liking to look at everything maximized?
UNIXFilter: Windowmanagers that handle maximized windows nicely. [more inside]
pump up the volume
Any suggestions for programs that can turn up the volume on quiet mp3s for Mac Tiger?
Log monitor/notifier
Does anybody know a script that will monitor your server logs and notify you when a specific IP (or user agent) hits your site?
Lack of rectal exams = malpractice?
For the lawyers out there: if a family physician has never performed (or offered to perform) a yearly rectal exam on a 50+ year old, are there possible grounds for malpractice if the patients develops rectal cancer 10-15 years on? Does the fact that the patient is part of a population that has an increased risk of developing colorectal cancer matter? [more inside]
Write my own job description and get them to hire me for it?
I am working as a full-time casual for a company, doing all different bits and pieces of work. I have an idea for a ongoing role for myself and would like some ideas of how to approach our manager with it and convince him. [more inside]
Grounding appliances in a 2-prong apartment?
Grounding my old Marantz stereo amp in a two-prong outlet? (We're talking American 110v.) [more inside]
And the award for the world's most paranoid dieter goes to...
Are there any simple tests that can be done (besides tasting) to determine if a given sample is diet coke or regular coke? [more inside]
posted by skjønn at 8:33 PM PST - 36 comments
posted by skjønn at 8:33 PM PST - 36 comments
VW Beetle
I'd like to buy an new, original-style VW Beetle in Mexico and drive it back to Canada and register it for use in Vancouver, BC. What are all the steps involved? [more inside]
3 gallons of $change$
For years I have been tossing all my loose change into a 3-gallon water cooler jug. Its almost full. It is not filtered for quarters to do laundry or car washes. How much $$ is in it? What's 3 gallons of change worth? A trip to Best Buy or to Europe?
Good automated educational software?
Good automated educational software? [more inside]
Downloading iTunes
iTunes filter: I want iTunes 6; it doesn't want me. [more inside]
Help Find Microsoft Science Screensaver for XP
Help me find an old Microsoft screen saver. It was called "Science" and it looked like a glass orb floating over the desktop wallpaper. [more inside]
Things to do with Shitake and Oyster mushrooms?
Fave things to make with mushrooms (specifically, Shitake and Oyster, but open to more). Also, how do these compare with Cremini? [more inside]
What are the 40 full "Moscow Rules"?
What are the 40 full "Moscow Rules"? An abridged version of the Moscow Rules has been posted several times. There were apparently 40 original Moscow Rules, a set of guidelines created by the CIA to benefit them in their operations in Russia. Where can I find the full 40 rules?
Maternity clothing advice
Your experiences with/advice on maternity clothing? [more inside]
posted by moira at 4:55 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by moira at 4:55 PM PST - 12 comments
Un default Quicktime?
Every time I download any media files (eg AVI, MPEG2, 4) it opens in Quicktime, which means I can't save it (not talking about streams here.) How do I change prefs in XP so that they open in Windows Media Player?
Are there any effective learn-to-dance DVDs?
Are there any effective learn-to-dance DVDs? For Swing, Ballroom, or Salsa? [more inside]
Fed-Ex Mardi Gras
Help me find an authentic King Cake that can be shipped to Chicago. [more inside]
posted by MeetMegan at 4:20 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by MeetMegan at 4:20 PM PST - 8 comments
How do you keep it hot in the kitchen?
CookwareFilter: What's your favorite way to fry?... [more inside]
How do I separate the phone jacks in a housing duplex?
I just moved into one-half of a rented housing duplex. After beginning the process of activating a phone and DSL line, I realized that all the house's phone jacks are plugged into the same phone line. What should I do, what should I ask my landlord to do and what should I ask the phone company to do? [more inside]
posted by Skwirl at 3:40 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by Skwirl at 3:40 PM PST - 16 comments
Experience with 35mm negative scanning services?
I have negatives from ten rolls of 35mm color film (about 240 pictures total) that I'd like to get scanned. Has anyone had any experience with companies that do this sort of scanning? Any to recommend or avoid? [more inside]
Dreamweaver Survey/Poll
I'm trying to create a poll on my website. [more inside]
posted by madmath at 3:10 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by madmath at 3:10 PM PST - 6 comments
Buried street in London
There's a preserved street in the basement of one of the London department stores. Where is it? [more inside]
posted by cillit bang at 2:54 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by cillit bang at 2:54 PM PST - 15 comments
Someday my prince will come. Or not.
How much has your own attractiveness or sense thereof determined with whom you are or have been romantically involved? [more inside]
Who's got mail? That is the Question.
We're trying to build a web based, semi-automated careers referral program on the company website. We'd like employees to send specific job postings to friends via our website. Due to anti-spam circumventions in formmail and other such programs, this is proving difficult. What CGI/PHP tools would you recommend? [more inside]
Methods for preventing petechiae
Are there any methods for preventing the appearence of petechiae? [more inside]
posted by Marit at 2:28 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by Marit at 2:28 PM PST - 11 comments
What's the bottom line on dreamhost?
What's the bottom line on dreamhost? [more inside]
The text on all my Widgets (OS X) has become outlined. What do I do?
The text on all my Widgets (OS X) has become outlined. I've cleared prefs, restarted, removed widgets, what else is there to do?
posted by nramsey at 2:17 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by nramsey at 2:17 PM PST - 3 comments
Conflict in Art History
Art history / criticism question: I'm an art lover, but not someone who has spent a lot of time reading about "movements." I'm now interested in a book that will help me understand the history of ideological conflict between schools of thought (Classicism vs. Impressionism, or The New York School vs. Pop art, etc).
Taxonomy is less interesting to me than a more abstract approach to opposition. Can anyone recommend some reading to me?
Curing wool-eating cat?
Has anyone ever known a cat who liked to eat wool? Was it a medical or a behavioral issue? Was it ever possible to discourage this behavior? [more inside]
posted by matildaben at 1:54 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by matildaben at 1:54 PM PST - 17 comments
Out of print Schoenberg CD
Help me find a copy of this out-of-print Schoenberg/Craft CD, issued by Koch in 2000 and apparently vanished into the ether? [more inside]
iPod newbie on Windows XP needs help...
iPod newbie on Windows XP needs help... [more inside]
Jones-ing for the sting of a cool, crisp raquetball...
Nice places to eat north of the Twin Cities?
North-of-Minneapolitans: I want to get a gift certificate for my bro/sis-in-law for a restaurant where they can get away from the kids and have a good, longish meal. I want the place to be somewhere conducive to conversation rather than shouting over crowds/jukeboxes, but they're not diners who will be wowed by a great wine list. They live in North Branch (which shows up on that map as "Branch") and I'd like to find places within a half-hour. Suggestions?.
New Yorker cover archive?
Is there an online repository anywhere of New Yorker covers? [more inside]
Anyone know how to get out of a car loan you no longer want?
How can my mom get rid of her car? It doesn't work, numerous attempts to repair it have been unsuccessful (long story), and she still owes money it. Is there some way to get rid of the car altogether without defaulting on her loan and ruining her credit? [more inside]
How to get Firefox 1.5 to stream MP3s?
Wah! MP3s no longer stream in my browser window in Firefox 1.5 for OSX 10.3.8. When I go to Prefs --> Download Actions, there is no MP3 extension. The upshot is that I have to completely download an MP3 file before I can hear it and even worse, it only opens in QuickTime. Can anyone help me return Firefox to its default stream MP3 setting?
Financial advice needed
I'm thinking about buying half of a house. How do I find a good financial advisor to tell me the best way to go about things? [more inside]
Vegas Weddings Sans-Drive-Thru?
WeddingsFilter! Recommend elegant (read:non-Elvis), beautiful places in which to have a wedding ceremony in Las Vegas. Sound oxymoronic? [more inside]
using trademark in website
Trademarks - There's a forum-style website called IKEAforum and it displays the IKEA logo, but has a disclaimer that the site has no sponsorship or affiliation whatsoever with IKEA. Is the creator of this website at risk for a lawsuit from IKEA for trademark violation? (due to the URL, use of logo, etc). Could IKEA shut him down? Does it matter that it's not a money-making site (and sells no ad space)? If I created a similar site regarding another retailer (but NOT using its logo) -- how risky is that? Free legal advice is welcome ;-)
posted by nancoix at 11:30 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by nancoix at 11:30 AM PST - 15 comments
Sand down shower drains bad?
Help resolve a household debate: Is it bad for the pipes to let the sand you collect at the beach wash down the shower drain?
The question is whether it clogs them up, or actually scours them out (my suspicion).
Thanks!
Oh that? I read it for the articles. Really.
GuyFilter: Can you suggest a men's magazine that one generally does read for the articles? [more inside]
You're not vain; you probaby think this post is about you.
Do people who might typically be considered physically unattractive think that they are indeed physically unattractive?
dvorak? qwerty? Let's call the whole thing off.
So, I've got quite a bit of gooey stuff on my the keyboard of my laptop. How do I get it off? [more inside]
Knitted sweater pattern: why can't I find you?
SweaterFilter: I am searching for a specific pattern for a knitted sweater similar to this. [more inside]
posted by LunaticFringe at 11:00 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by LunaticFringe at 11:00 AM PST - 4 comments
Did I leave a good tip?
TipFilter: Did I leave the right amount for a tip? [more inside]
posted by rocketman at 10:43 AM PST - 44 comments
posted by rocketman at 10:43 AM PST - 44 comments
Grand Vitara Jingle
What is the jingle on the Suzuki Grand Vitara "Basejump" Commercial? [more inside]
brother and sister vocal duet
I'm looking for suggestions for a vocal duet for a brother and sister to sing for a high school alumni concert. Piano accompaniment or a cappella. [more inside]
Pen-shaped mouse
What is the difference between a "pen" shaped mouse and a fancy graphic design "tablet"? [more inside]
miner safety
Why don't miners carry an oxygen tank?
posted by The Jesse Helms at 10:02 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by The Jesse Helms at 10:02 AM PST - 17 comments
Is there a term for overestimating the importance of something you happen to be good at?
Is there a term for overestimating the importance of something you happen to be good at? [more inside]
Did I just give some hacker access to my bank account?
As a poor college student I've never been afraid to get my software from slightly illegal sources, but now I may have done something stupid. [more inside]
posted by Mark5four0 at 9:47 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by Mark5four0 at 9:47 AM PST - 18 comments
Software that speaks my appointments for the day?
Calendar software that speaks my appointments, projects, etc for the day? [more inside]
Why is Thunderbird driving me crazy?
Free Windows 95 screensaver maker
Looking for a free screensaver maker that will play nice with Win 95. [more inside]
Make it pop!
How do I unclog my ear? [more inside]
Leukocytosis: To Panic or Not To Panic, that is the question
Leukocytosis: Anyone have any experience with it...and it didn't turn out to be something scary? [more inside]
posted by dejah420 at 8:22 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by dejah420 at 8:22 AM PST - 11 comments
Help me find rolls
The Cheesecake Factory serves up some rolls. Could it be pumpernickel? Where do I get them? [more inside]
prof masters in Chicago
Professional master's programs (design/computer science related) -- is it worth it? Or would you recommend being self-taught instead? [more inside]
Cheap breakfast in New York?
I'm in New York City and I'm hungry. What's a good, cheap place for breakfast?
How can I improve the display resolution on an iMac?
A question for a friend: How can one improve the display resolution on an iMac beyond the options in the System Preferences? (My friend is a writer, and she needs the on-screen fonts to be sharp and clear and easy on the eyes.) [more inside]
Why does red wine make me overheat?
Why does red wine make me overheat? [more inside]
What size and resolution pic do I need?
What considerations should I use in determining file format and size with a digital database that will be available online? [more inside]
Treo 700w Bluetooth Handsfree?
Does anyone know if the new Treo 700w supports Bluetooth Handsfree dialing? [more inside]
Reggaefilter
Help me reach out to my new girlfriend. She's really into reggae, dub, dancehall and ragga. I am a relative neophyte when it comes to this area of music. [more inside]
No TV ever?
Should a baby ever watch videos or television? [more inside]
posted by sic at 2:19 AM PST - 49 comments
posted by sic at 2:19 AM PST - 49 comments
How to boot from a disk image that's been copied to a partition?
I'm trying to boot the Mac OS X Intel installer CD from a hard drive partition (I have no DVD drive). I used dd to write the ISO to /dev/sda6, and I configured grub to boot from it. But grub won't boot it. [more inside]
Can you identify these old lyrics or doggerel verses?
My late grandfather (1916-2000) wrote a couple dozen pages of memoirs which he preceded with some untitled & unattributed verses which I suppose are either song lyrics or lines from a doggerel poem. No-one in the family recognizes them, and the subsequent pages cast no light on them. I'm curious to know their origin, but have had no success in finding them on-line. [more inside]
posted by misteraitch at 1:38 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by misteraitch at 1:38 AM PST - 6 comments
Helpful Hints for the First Time Mover?
Me and the significant other are moving out in about 2 weeks time to our first 1 bedroom apartment. Rent is looking about 1/3 of total income including water, gas and trash (not bad for Southern California) and most of our major furniture/appliance costs seems to be taken care of already. Is there anything we should consider, highlight, or otherwise be aware of before we live the life of paupers?
Applescript worth it?
Learning applescript, worth it? [more inside]
January 4
creating simple biofeedback software
I'm trying to create a simple biofeedback program that will display a real-time graph of the user's heart rate. But instead of using actual pulse monitor hardware as the input the user would just take their pulse with one hand and simultaneously press enter with the other hand each time they feel a pulse. Then I would like this data to be displayed in beats per minute on the Y-axis. This seems like a very simple program. The problem is I'm really not sure where to start and know very little about programming. The closest I've come to programming is using Excell and messing around in Flash. Does anyone know if there are easy to use programming tools that would enable me to create a program like the one I've described or if there are already existent programs similar to this? Thanks alot.
Up in "Arms" about apartment nomenclature
The OED and other references are failing me on this: why is the term arms used to refer to an apartment building, and what exactly does it mean in that context?
posted by stopgap at 9:53 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by stopgap at 9:53 PM PST - 9 comments
We don't want the IRS mad at us.
We have a couple of blogs and use a combination of Google Ads, AdBrite and Amazon Associates placements on them. We're trying to figure out how best to approach the income from these ads on our tax filings... [more inside]
Help us pick out a digital notepad
My partner is looking at buying a digital notepad/tablet, but we don't know much about them. Specifically she is interested in the ACECAD DigiMemo 692 from TigerDirect.ca. Google suggests that it's a decent piece from a crappy company. Does anyone have any experience with this (or other) digital notepads or this (or other) Canadian suppliers?
Any Prague advice?
I'm about to go to Prague for 3 1/2 months (one semester). I am looking for advice on a couple issues... [more inside]
Cooking the iron skillet
I decided to store my cast iron skillet inside the oven, even when I am using the oven. I figure it's acting like a heat stone, keeping the oven temp stable. Is this bad for the skillet?
posted by jclovebrew at 7:25 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by jclovebrew at 7:25 PM PST - 14 comments
Band Geek-o-rama!
Is there any place to get a copy of the complete halftime shows from the USC and UTexas bands at the Rose Bowl? ABC is only showing part of it, it sounds like crap and I'd like to see more of the colorguard.
Ricey goodness! YUM
I am looking to increase the amount of rice in my diet. I am looking for suggestions on totally awesome rice cookers, and general ricey advice! [more inside]
Make Money The Odd Way
Interesting entrepreneurial ventures - what are some unique and quirky ways that people have used to make money? [more inside]
Help me replace my scarf
Several weeks ago I bought a great orange cashmere scarf at Target for $25. It got stolen. Now I can't find the scarf at any of my local Target stores or on their website. Googling for orange cashmere scarves only turns up very expensive scarves. Are there any online merchants that might have this amazing scarf at such an affordable price?
posted by TurkishGolds at 7:02 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by TurkishGolds at 7:02 PM PST - 9 comments
Prenatal massage in Indiana?
Does anyone have a reccomendation for a great massage therapy place in West Lafayette, Indiana? Preferably a place where they do prenatal massage? [more inside]
posted by mulkey at 6:54 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by mulkey at 6:54 PM PST - 2 comments
Am I being man-in-the-middled?
Let's say, hypothetically, that you are a victim of a man-in-the-middle attack, perhaps via the handy arp-spoofing feature of the somewhat creepy program known as ettercap. How could you tell? What are the telltale signs?
What to make with beautiful lemons?
What should I do with 3 plump, gorgeous, almost radiant lemons? [more inside]
posted by dh65 at 5:21 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by dh65 at 5:21 PM PST - 25 comments
Who has the best CES coverage?
What's the best site to keep up on announcements/reviews from CES happening right now in Las Vegas? I already read Engadget and Gizmodo.
Alternatives to Drug Rehab?
Does this seem like a good alternative to my daughter going to rehab for drugs? [more inside]
Help me tame my mane!
BeardFilter: I've recently grown a beard. It's getting scruffy fast.... [more inside]
posted by nevercalm at 4:25 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by nevercalm at 4:25 PM PST - 20 comments
Poisson de janvier
Dirty Crappy Ebay Holding Rants
CleanShiny Filter. I won something on Ebay and its state of general cleanliness was woefully misrepresented. [more inside]
Help me get over food poisoning
Help me get over food poisoning. [more inside]
Israel, post-Sharon.
Ariel Sharon's out, as of tonight. What happens now in Israel?
posted by matteo at 3:26 PM PST - 28 comments
posted by matteo at 3:26 PM PST - 28 comments
How to recover user data (Windows) from hard drive?
DataRecoveryFilter : Computer died. Internal hard drive saved and put in an external usb enclosure (Maxtor). Tried to read user data (Documents and settings\user): Access denied. Windows Xp. Don't have a computer in which I can put the saved harddrive (and boot from). What can I do? [more inside]
posted by aroberge at 3:17 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by aroberge at 3:17 PM PST - 22 comments
Do carbon offsets really cook with gas, or just evaporate into thin air?
Dang, those new year's resolutions... For the first time, I'm tempted to buy emissions "offsets" for my car in order to support the research and development of cleaner energy choices. Is this a good idea, or would I be wasting my money? [more inside]
posted by skyboy at 3:05 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by skyboy at 3:05 PM PST - 4 comments
Why the mucus?
Sick Filter- So, I got a cold a few days ago. I'm mostly better now, but I still have gobs and gobs of mucus being produced. My question is, why? What function does it serve if I'm past the incubation period for the virus? It's disgusting, and I'd like to understand why it's happening.
Internet & voice connectivity in Venice
Best way(s) for a freelancer to be connected (voice, internet) for a working month in Venice? [more inside]
career change
I wouldn't think it would be too hard to move from a career in Technical Writing (11 years) to a career as an Information Architect, but in order to do this, I think I gotta get back to school. What classes should I start with? Is it unreasonable to start applying for junior-level positions right now? [more inside]
How many different ways are there to unfold an icosahedron?
How many different ways are there to unfold an icosahedron?
A physics question. And no, you aren't doing my homework.
Two objects, both mass 1kg are placed 1m apart in a total vacuum. How long would it take for the force of gravity to pull them together (assuming no other forces act)? [more inside]
(Barely) more powerful than notepad
Software recommendation filter: I want something like Notepad, but it's for writing in html, so it will colour-code the code part of what I'm writing. And I want spellcheck. And I want it to open and close really really fast, which is why I'm using Notepad and not OpenOffice or some html editor at the moment.
Don't handle when hot!
Why aren't coffee pots made from Pyrex? [more inside]
Buying a couch when you have a dog
Dog safe couches and buying on the internet? [more inside]
Simpe PHP Code Question
How do I arrange this PHP code so that it does what it is supposed to do? [more inside]
posted by panoptican at 12:13 PM PST - 35 comments
posted by panoptican at 12:13 PM PST - 35 comments
I hunger!
I need a safe, effective appetite suppressant. Before the "for the love of God, no" pile-on commences, please read the [more inside]
Custom LASIK or Traditional w/ punctal plugs
Help me choose the best option for my LASIK procedure. [more inside]
Brochures for dummies
Recommendations for brochure-making software needed. [more inside]
Will I be penniless when I'm 80?
How can I start saving for retirement when my career will likely take me from the USA to New Zealand? I wish to benefit from the tax-free nature of a saving scheme like the 401k plans, but I do not expect to spend all that much of my career (or lifetime) in the USA. Is there any way to move 401k savings to a similar scheme in New Zealand without losing it all to the tax penalties for early withdrawal? Are there any cunning alternatives? [more inside]
Most preposterously imaginative romantic gestures ever?
With next month's Valentine's Day looming, what are the most preposterously imaginative romantic gestures you have ever given / received / heard of? [more inside]
posted by skylar at 11:02 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by skylar at 11:02 AM PST - 21 comments
I'm scared of my wireless router
Does a wireless router broadcast all the traffic that goes through it? More particularly, can someone eavesdrop on the traffic to my hardwired computer, just because my wireless router has the radio turned on? [more inside]
slideshow software that can run batches
Where can I find a simple slide-show program that can be triggered to run batch files? [more inside]
posted by creeront at 10:42 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by creeront at 10:42 AM PST - 3 comments
Dedicated Camera for Copying
What is a good digital camera for doing close focus (not real macro) photos? I used to use a Sony Mavica that was outstanding at doing close focus photographs and also unintentionally created an image file file that was optimized for a laser B&W printer. These laser prints were gorgeous. The Mavica has gone the way of all Mavicas and has been tossed because of floppy drive failure. This is to be used in a home brew document copier and does not need to be one of the new high megapixle units. Color reproduction is not a major concern. It needs to be able to save a file as a TIFF for OCR conversion and have filter threads on the lens for mounting on the copier. The camera would also be much easier to use with a remote cable. Direct USB connection to a computer would be very useful. I use a Minolta A2 whose macro capabilities are dismal. (Have I been spoiled by the Mavica?) Any recommendations and suggestions?
Need SQL lessons
I need to learn SQL, presumably mySQL. [more inside]
Help with finding a trustworthy financial advisor? (or way to pick investments intelligently)
Ok - we bought the house. How should we invest the modest amount we have left over? Any good suggestions about financial advisors who don't charge lots in fees and only suggest investments that will bring them commissions? [more inside]
Etherpeg for WinXP
Etherpeg, but on XP? [more inside]
The museum biz ain't all fun and games.
Another new career direction question. [more inside]
office chair fix
Office-chair-filter: Does anyone know how to remove/replace the pneumatic height-adjuster thing that connects the base of an office chair to the seat (and seat mechanisms)? [more inside]
posted by rumbles at 9:30 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by rumbles at 9:30 AM PST - 9 comments
Mathematicians: Help me stick it (back) to The Man
Mathematicians: Help me stick it (back) to The Man: Is 1.75 miles enough for a vehicle that started off moving slower than the rest of traffic to build up speed, pace a car and accurately determine its speed? [more inside]
Your money or your life - exploiting staff with unfair practices
If a company makes 'sickness' it's highest priority in regard to pay scales - is this fair? Legal? UK / Europe [more inside]
Whither real Mexican food in Boston?
Are there any good, authentic, homemade Mexican restaurants in the Boston area? [more inside]
good mexican food in toronto?
Any recommendations for good mexican taqueria food in Toronto? [more inside]
posted by sergeant sandwich at 9:20 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by sergeant sandwich at 9:20 AM PST - 13 comments
Best Web Sites for Real Estate Stats?
What are the best low cost or free web sites for researching real estate information and statistics?
I'm primarily interested in current appraisals, past sales history and property taxes for a single address, and also current and historical inventory of homes for sale (# of MLS listings) in a single town or zip code.
I'm aware of Domania.com. Any others? I had access to realquest.com for a short period of time, but they are rather expensive for individual use.
I'm looking for some floppy shoes.
How can I access my webmail via a ssh tunnel?
How can I access my webmail via a ssh tunnel? My corporate firewall started blocking ports 2095, 2096, and 2082, but I can ssh to the box that is hosting my domain. [more inside]
Track down a dead Brit's living descendants, from the US.
How would I track down the living descendants of a Brit who died forty years ago, from the US? [more inside]
Is anyone using the MP3tunes service?
Is anyone using the MP3tunes service for storing their music online? If so , how would you rate the service? Specifically, How does it handle large music libraries (50gig +)? is the integration with Itunes seamless? Any unforeseen pitfalls or pleasant surprises? I was excited when this service launched late last year, but after reading a couple disparaging reviews here
(In the comments below), and here I developed second thoughts. Like many, my music collection is precious to me, and no matter how stellar my backup system becomes, I still worry constantly about data loss. The MP3tunes service seems like it would be a nice layer of added protection at a nominal cost, but I don't want to waste my time if isn't ready yet.
Buying a cellphone online
I'm a first-time cellphone buyer and I currently live in a state other than the one where I have a driver's license. Will this affect the area code of my cellphone number? (Keep in mind that I know little or nothing about cellphones.) [more inside]
A divorce with kids?
A divorce with kids? Not unusual I know but for me, it's my first personal experience with it and I would like some help from all of you.... [more inside]
Richard Lewontin in English in Italy
Turns out that I need to access some of the works of Richard Lewontin for some research that I'm doing. Problem is, I'm in Venice Italy at the moment, and I'd need Biology as Ideology: The Doctrine of DNA, The Dialectical Biologist and/or It Ain't Necessarily So: The Dream of the Human Genome and other Illusions ASAP! Does anybody know where they might be available online as a full-text eBook or how else I might be able to purchase an English copy right away? (Unfortunately, as luck would have it, IBS.it and Amazon wouldn't be quick enough...) Thanks in advance!!
Will I soon be seeping?
How long does it take for STD symptoms to appear? [more inside]
New year, new nose?
Experiences with rhinoplasty (nose job)? And, can anyone recommend a good plastic surgeon? [more inside]
adolescent panic attacks
My 13 yo daughter has been having panic attacks. If you've dealt with this, can you please share your experiences/advice? [more inside]
Any good Mexican restaurants in NYC?
Are there any good, authentic, home-made Mexican food restaurants in the New York City area? [more inside]
Incredibly basic iPod/iTunes question
Incredibly basic iPod/iTunes question [more inside]
The Bronx
childhood trauma.
I hate lima beans. And yet, I need some lima bean recipes... [more inside]
Help me make Flash listen.
Is there any way to make Flash respect a 'base target="_top"' directive? [more inside]
posted by TonyRobots at 5:45 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by TonyRobots at 5:45 AM PST - 3 comments
Should I tell them before sex?
I have Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome. To summarise its effects, I look like a normal girl on the outside, but my vaginal canal is considerably smaller than most women's. This makes penetrative sex with men, until my body gets used to it, very difficult.
This has never been a problem because, until recently, I only slept with women. However, now I want to pursue sexual relationships with men.
The first time I went to bed with a man, we knew each other well so he was aware of my condition and what it meant. However, I recently went home with a man I don't know that well yet, and didn't say anything and limited our activities to fooling around. However, this is not what I wanted: I wanted everything but intercourse.
In order to deal with this issue, I could:
a) Avoid clothes-off situations until I know a man well enough for the fact that I have AIS to be stated naturally. Not tempting.
b) Before any intimacy, tell the guy in question about the fact that I have AIS. This would almost certainly necessitate mentioning it well before I would with any new friend.
c) Tell the man that I simply don't want penetrative sex, and not say why. This is OK, but it is reasonably obvious to all but the most inexperienced that my vaginal canal is different from other girls'.
So, my question: should I do (a), (b) or (c) (or a (d) that I haven't thought of). If (a) or (b), how should I go about doing the telling? With friends, it's easy, but I can imagine that a few straight men might have a problem with being intimate with someone who has XY chromosomes, and I should think that most will need to process it.
January 3
Rump Steak Cooking
What's the best way to cook the juicy looking 450g rump steak I have sitting here beside me to a tasty medium? [more inside]
posted by Jimbob at 11:25 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by Jimbob at 11:25 PM PST - 19 comments
How can I replace a damaged passport in less than one day?
I'm booked for a flight from NYC to Japan at 11:00 AM on Thursday. Yesterday, my passport went through the wash and, while intact, is quite possibly invalid. Is it possible to get some sort of emergency replacement on such short notice, or will I have to postpone the trip? [more inside]
Best way to repair scratched CDs?
What's the best way to repair really scratched CDs and DVDs? There are so many products out there. Which one works the best in your opinion?
Sales process development books
Have a sales process development book or other resource recommendation? Looking for something practical with sample processes and documents, less on theory.
Sadistic kids card game?
My niece is trying to remember the rules of a card game that involves inflicting various acts of sadism on whoever ends up holding a black Jack. Said sadistic acts are determined by the suits of cards somewhere in play - for example, a Diamond results in a punch, a Club results in a pinch, and so on. The only other thing that she can remember is that one of the black Jacks is removed from the deck before play commences, leaving just one. Any ideas what the game is called, and how it's played?
posted by obiwanwasabi at 9:18 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by obiwanwasabi at 9:18 PM PST - 13 comments
"PlaycCount is..." Smart Folder
Is there any way in OS X Tiger to create a Smart Folder of movies (mostly .avi) with the condition "Play Count Is...", as in iTunes? I'd like to make an "unseen movies" folder. This is very easy to do in iTunes, but I don't seem to see such an option in the Finder. [more inside]
Drop-in Life Drawing courses in Toronto?
Calling on MeFi artists and enthusiasts! Does anyone know of any drop-in Life Drawing courses in Toronto? [more inside]
posted by purephase at 8:56 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by purephase at 8:56 PM PST - 6 comments
Computer for Luddite
What with the Windows Metafile problem, I'm thinking it's time to get my Mom a new computer. The thing is, she's very resistant to high-tech, and the simpler the better... what can I get her? [more inside]
uniquely swiss
My friend is traveling to Switzerland for a week and asked if I wanted anything from there. What is something that is uniquely Swiss that I can't readily get myself, and wouldn't be a hassle to take through customs?
Arrival cards site, especially for Hungary?
Is there a site that has copies/images of the Immigration/Customs cards that each country requires upon arrival? I am looking specifically for Hungary. My "Googling" skills have drawn a blank. All help appreciated. Thanks.
what is the best way to get from phoenix to tucson, AZ?
what is the best way to get from phoenix to tucson, AZ? i'll be flying to phoenix in february. i need to get to tucson. is there a bus i can take from the airport in phoenix to tucson? is greyhound any where near the airport? maybe i should just rent a car? other alternatives?
IE pukes on my page
My main page opens fine in Safari and Firefox for Win and Mac, but acts like I am trying to download a file in IE. Any suggestions?
basic paint program for OSX?
What's a good, very basic paint program for OSX? [more inside]
What does the recycle bin error "Cannot Delete Dc10: Access is denied." mean?
What does the recycle bin error "Cannot Delete Dc10: Access is denied." mean? [more inside]
Help me idenitify these fonts.
Please help me identify the fonts contained in this graphic:
http://cowmix.com/AskMeFi/Fonts/fonts.png
You'll get xtra points if you can tell me where I can get these fonts free of charge (for Windows).. ;)
Removing semen stains
What's the best method for removing human semen stains from dark cotton bedsheets? Very hot washing machine cycles don't always work. Thank you.
posted by PenguinBukkake at 5:30 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by PenguinBukkake at 5:30 PM PST - 27 comments
NYC men's alterations?
Best tailors in New York? [more inside]
How long do the rails in a subway last?
TrainFilter: How long do subway rails last? Given the heavy pounding and near constant use that subway rails undergo, how long do they last? Are they simply replaced when I'm not looking? [more inside]
posted by generichuman at 5:10 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by generichuman at 5:10 PM PST - 19 comments
Should I be concerned about excessive rust in my water?
Should I be concerned about excessive rust in my apartment's water supply? [more inside]
posted by helios at 4:50 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by helios at 4:50 PM PST - 7 comments
Can I search Amazon for "free shipping" items only?
Searching Amazon.com - I was given a subscription to Amazon Prime for Christmas. But every time that I search for something, most of the search results can't be shipped free (they're not eligible for Amazon's "Super Saver" shipping). Is there a way to search Amazon, or maybe an alternative to Amazon's interface (e.g., Amazon Light) that will let me search only for items that can be purchased directly from Amazon itself?
posted by gd779 at 4:47 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by gd779 at 4:47 PM PST - 24 comments
Why rub a bump...
If you've just bumped into something quite hard, why does it seem to help if you rub the area very hard... [more inside]
posted by mikeanegus at 3:45 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by mikeanegus at 3:45 PM PST - 10 comments
digital video camera shopping
Advice on buying a digital camera with video functions, please. [more inside]
posted by wilful at 3:29 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by wilful at 3:29 PM PST - 9 comments
Suggest nocturnal Boston walks.
What are your favorite places to walk in Boston after dark? [more inside]
WTF, Comcast?
Does Comcast hate World of Warcraft? [more inside]
Spinal surgery - personal experiences requested
Grade 4 Spondylolisthesis: your experiences, please. [more inside]
posted by Space Kitty at 2:57 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Space Kitty at 2:57 PM PST - 9 comments
Verizon Health Benefits?
My current employer is being acquired by Verizon. I am what would typically be considered a "management" employee (non union). My current employer does not provide opposite sex domestic partner health benefits and there has yet to be any formal contact with Verizon's HR department to obtain the answer from there.
Before extending my girlfriends current private health insurance coverage I'm interested to know if anyone has any experience with Verizon's current healthcare benefits and if the benefits package extends to domestic partners, opposite sex primarilly, but also same sex as a matter of curiosity.
posted by iamabot at 2:55 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by iamabot at 2:55 PM PST - 6 comments
save me from exchange!
Save us from exchange! Are there any alternatives (preferably open source) for calendaring we can use rather then exchange? [more inside]
posted by delmoi at 2:48 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by delmoi at 2:48 PM PST - 18 comments
Can I have two health insurance policies?
I currently have an excellent health insurance plan - however, it does not cover a medication my doctor would like to prescribe. It is available on my spouse's plan, however. I don't want to change insurers because my doctor only accepts my exisiting company, and I want to keep her. However, I can get onto my spouse's policy for quite a bit less than the monthly cost of the medication.
Is this legal? Ethical? Are there any pitfalls? Would one insurance company be able to share information about my medical history with another? Would there be trouble for me if I became seriously ill?
Thanks!
Teaching studio art at a university.
How does one get a tenure-track job as a studio art professor? [more inside]
Lost driver's license?
I just found out my new CA driver's license was lost in the mail. If someone else has it, what are my risks in regards to identity theft, etc?
RSS to HTML: Why can't my PHP file open remote RSS files?
RSS to HTML: Why can't my PHP file open remote RSS files? [more inside]
Where can I find historical crude oil prices?
Where (online) can I find historical crude oil prices?
Where to find latest ATI drivers?
ATI's drivers webpage is down today (probably because of the new World of Warcraft 1.9 patch)... does anybody know where I can find the latest ATI 5.13 drivers WITHOUT Catalyst Control Center (I think it's bloated crap heh)?
Will I be passed out on the bathroom floor tomorrow?
Is there any way to avoid suffering from a stomach bug if I've already been exposed? [more inside]
Cellphone Uploading
I'm looking for a way to upload information (photos, ringtones, wallpapers) to my phone from my computer. [more inside]
Lending Tree? Bad idea?
Mortgage-Filter: Is using a mortgage offer aggregation webiste like Lending Tree a bad idea? [more inside]
Recommendations for a homesick alien
MusicFilter: I watched "The Man Who Fell to Earth" this past weekend, and now I'm in a mood and only want to listen to Bowie's "Low" and OK Computer. Do you have other music recommendations for a homesick alien?
Guy developing fasion sense
Help me (A guy) develop a grown man's sense of style. [more inside]
posted by BeerGrin at 1:09 PM PST - 33 comments
posted by BeerGrin at 1:09 PM PST - 33 comments
Where to work with a laptop?
What are some good places for getting work done on a laptop? [more inside]
did they call you mad at university bwahahaha??
macModFilter: I have an idea for a mod to my old machine that's beyond my abilities. Apple store geniuses say it can't be done. (pshaw.) How do I find a mad scientist in the SF Bay Area who will take a hack at it? [more inside]
posted by bartleby at 12:12 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by bartleby at 12:12 PM PST - 27 comments
Why does MS Word randomly convert English to Asian characters?
StupidMicrosoftFilter: Why, when I am working on a document in MS Word, does the text occasionally, suddenly, and seemingly randomly change from English to Asian characters? [more inside]
posted by scody at 12:05 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by scody at 12:05 PM PST - 15 comments
Best mobile music?
What's the best way to have music with me as I walk? CD player, ipod, satellite radio? I walk for exercise and relaxation, and would like to be able to listen to, say, Bach, or Charlie Mingus while I do so? What's the simplest, most reliable way to do this? I have about 350 CDs. I have maybe 50 MP3s. Quality satellite radio is also fine. Mainly I am looking for an easy, portable way to always have music with me as I walk, if I want it. Thanks.
posted by lustra at 11:59 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by lustra at 11:59 AM PST - 25 comments
Help me read askMe while my patrons watch a pretty powerpoint.
Powerpoint help: I want to run an automated powerpoint presentation and work in other windows at the same time. Is there hope? [more inside]
posted by cosmicbandito at 11:42 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by cosmicbandito at 11:42 AM PST - 5 comments
Oil change place damaged my car. What do I do?
Local oil change shop damaged my car. What should I do? [more inside]
How can I give up the fried food and still be me?
I have chosen as one of my New Year's Resolutions to cut out fried food in an effort to reduce my fat and cholesterol intake. Yeah, that's great and all, but the question is, how do I supplant that need? I'm going to have some severe heroin-like withdrawal problems. [more inside]
Does XP Bite?
Why do Windows PC's suck and is there anything I can do about it? [more inside]
A million tall tales?
I don't know quite how to frame this question, but basically, I just finished reading "A million little pieces" after having it recommended to me by just about everyone, and I absolutely hated it. Which is neither here nor there, but in addition, I didn't believe a word of it - can anyone help with that? (Possible spoilers inside...) [more inside]
Thawte trust points for your name in your cert?
Is providing 'identifying documentation' to someone to earn Thawte 'Trust Points' asking for identity theft, or am I just paranoid? [more inside]
What should I do in Omaha?
Omahafilter. Looking for suggestions on what to do (and where to eat) during a long weekend in Omaha. [more inside]
Sounds of Shredding
Music for Snowboarding. I need help creating a playlist for a friend to use while snowboarding next week. [more inside]
Info about PMDD
I'm looking for information on Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). Does anyone have any first or second-hand experience? [more inside]
Lodging for ski trip to Utah?
Utah ski vacation - where to go? What's the best value? [more inside]
Songwriting Residency Questions
New Year's resolution: Pursue a songwriting residency. Ever done one? How was it? [more inside]
Why do feet itch in summer and hands itch in winter?
Does anyone know what might make the tops of my feet itch in summer, and the backs of my hands itch in winter? [more inside]
posted by SharonC at 9:28 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by SharonC at 9:28 AM PST - 4 comments
It won't fit.
Advice on connecting a round, metal, foil flex vent from an electric dryer to an oval shaped vent (the vent which runs outside)? [more inside]
Happiness would be a private G4
Over the holidays while waiting at the airport watching the private jets come and go, my wife and I began a conversation surrounding the logistics of being a private pilot. What does the pilot do while the passengers/plane owners holiday? Wait at a hotel? Catch a commercial flight home?
Fixing botched engraving
Is it possible to "erase" botched engravings on pewter? I know pewter's soft, and was wondering if the area can be made as it was before. It's a lidded stein used as a golf trophy. The man that was doing the previous engravings (by hand) retired. Thanks!
Skype with a Mac
Skype with a Mac.. I'm thinking of starting to use Skype, but there's one thing holding me back. What wireless USB phones are compatible with the Mac, and where can I get them in the UK? I know Ipevo now provide drivers for the Free-1 phone, but wireless is important to me - without it my wife will never use it.
Need "Number One" by Chaz Jankel
Need a copy of "Number One" by Chaz Jankel from the Real Genius soundtrack... [more inside]
posted by MeatLightning at 8:50 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by MeatLightning at 8:50 AM PST - 4 comments
What should I look for in a CPA?
What should I look for in a CPA? [more inside]
Where to buy a bowling shirt?
BostonFilter :: Where in the metro-boston area can i buy a used/vintage bowling shirt? [more inside]
posted by chefscotticus at 8:33 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by chefscotticus at 8:33 AM PST - 13 comments
Is there an OS X script or app that will quickly join images?
Is there an OS X script or app that will quickly join images? [more inside]
What are the numbers for video iPod use?
What are people watching on their Video iPods and other devices that use downloaded video content? How many people are buying them? What are the stats on what people are buying (PSP vs. Archos vs. iPod, etc.) [more inside]
posted by k8t at 8:21 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by k8t at 8:21 AM PST - 6 comments
What does Wai Tsing mean?
Does 'Wai Tsing' mean anything in Chinese or any other Asian language? [more inside]
Why does Florida make me sick?
I seem to catch a cold every time I travel to Florida. Why? [more inside]
How to snail mail a document from a web form?
MailADocumentFilter: I want to auto-snailmail a document. [more inside]
iPod not playing certain tracks
Why won't my iPod play some songs that it used to play? [more inside]
Refinishing a metal desk
Refinishing a metal table-- things I should know? [more inside]
Can I milk the parking ticket I already have?
I got a ticket this morning on my car in Boston on Newbury Street. Do I have to keep paying the meter all day or does the ticket allow me to just keep my car there for as long as I need to? It's 25 bucks for another ticket, and its 25 cents for 15 minutes on the meter. Im out of quarters, im lazy, and I want to go back to bed.
Burning video DVDs?
How come I can't burn a working DVD to save my life? [more inside]
posted by bondcliff at 7:10 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by bondcliff at 7:10 AM PST - 17 comments
Stinky Sickly Secondhand Situation
I live on the second floor of an old turn of the century mansion and the first floor party-hardy dwellers are serious chain smokers. Their noxious, secondhand smoke is so pervasive (they entertain smoker friends by the droves) that it seeps through my hardwood floors and walls and stinks up my apartment something awful. Sometimes it seems like I'm living above a nightclub it is so bad. [more inside]
new england photography tour
Taking a 4 day, photography oriented trip through Vermont, New Hampshire and Northern Mass. Need ideas for destinations and possibly accomodations. [more inside]
Dental tourism in eastern Europe
I have a friend here in the UK who needs some dental work doing and decided to combine it with a little holiday and maybe save some money by getting it done in either Poland or Hungary. [more inside]
posted by uk_giffo at 6:48 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by uk_giffo at 6:48 AM PST - 5 comments
What do I do about my coworker's extended lunch breaks?
Should, and if so, how, should I say anything about my coworker's long lunch breaks? [more inside]
traveling to sanibel and need help finding the perfect accomodation.
I want to travel to Sanibel or Captiva Islands - I am looking for accommodation, but I find it very hard to make a decision based exclusively on online research. I would welcome any advice on where to stay.
I am not very fond of big chain hotels like Holiday Inn's etc.... I much prefer small motels or self-catered cabins, but I am afraid to book a shabby place because online everything looks pristine..... so, ideally I would love to find a small motel or cabin by the sea, in a quiet part of town. Another thing to consider is that I am traveling with my parents and our baby, therefore I am looking for places that have a apt-like layout, with ideally the choice of one or two bedrooms and a kitchenette.
Any advice on this and other must-see, must-eat, must-do attractions would be greatly appreciated.
How bad is Aiken SC?
Is Aiken SC a good place for my mother to retire to? She's artsy and somewhat progressive, and I'm concerned that it's, well, South Carolina. [more inside]
posted by intermod at 5:50 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by intermod at 5:50 AM PST - 16 comments
who is this singer?
What is the best music management application?
What is the best (iTunes-like) music management application for USB based MP3 players? [more inside]
Swedish PC sound disappearance
Swedish PC sound disappearance [more inside]
January 2
Are there any flexible banks that will let me save in various ways?
New bank for a new year: I'm looking for a bank to help with my financial future. I want a flexible bank that will let me set any number of rules on incoming deposits. I'd like $x automatically going into a IRA each month, I want 10% of any deposit going into one rainy day savings account, and maybe 5% going to another, set aside for vacations and fun. What I want is one bank account, with many sub-accounts, and automatic rules to move it around for me. Do any of the big banks offer this? [more inside]
Shouldn't I know this by now?
I have no idea what to do with my hair. It's presently past my shoulders and totally lifeless. Help! [more inside]
posted by nadawi at 10:12 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by nadawi at 10:12 PM PST - 19 comments
Surround sound, without breaking the bank?
Recommendations for a decent surround sound + DVD setup between $250-350? [more inside]
posted by Rothko at 10:06 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Rothko at 10:06 PM PST - 5 comments
How can I get Windows 2000 to "Smooth edges of screen fonts" again?
How can I get Windows 2000 to "Smooth edges of screen fonts" again? [more inside]
Will not binge drinking solve my problem or should I do something more?
NYE Filter - Went to an open bar, and let's just say I drank my money's worth, and now I'm having pain on my lower left side behind the ribs.... [more inside]
Toy LCD display
Was it not Plato who observed that he who smelt it dealt it?
We were discussing the source of playground rhymes/mythology/logic. Is there an example of a piece of nationally or internationally popular playground lore we can trace to a specific author?
posted by Protocols of the Elders of Awesome at 8:19 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Protocols of the Elders of Awesome at 8:19 PM PST - 8 comments
Hope me identify a cover of a Cold Play song.
Hope me identify a cover of a Cold Play song. [IdentiSongFilter] [more inside]
posted by Colloquial Collision at 8:13 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by Colloquial Collision at 8:13 PM PST - 15 comments
SF excursions?
We're heading to SF at the end of January. Any "surrounding area" recommendations for a couple days? [more inside]
Veins moving when I work out. Help.
When I work out, sometimes my veins move as I do reps. It feels uncomfortable. It doesnt always happen though... Is it because Ive been doing reps incorrectly, or will this lead to damage to the veins if I continue? [more inside]
Pour me a drink...
Anyone know anything about decanting? Wine, liquor, etc. [more inside]
Are YOU marching in the light of God?
Can anyone translate a very simple song lyric into Hebrew and Arabic? [more inside]
Experienced GeoExchange?
Has anyone had experience with geothermal heat pumps? My gas bills are crazy high. [more inside]
Giant big photo
I have a photo I want to blow up to about 6 feet by 8 feet on multiple (maybe 81?) pieces of paper. I don't care about resolution. What would be the easiest way to slice an image into 81 (9X9) equally sized portions?
posted by I Foody at 6:45 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by I Foody at 6:45 PM PST - 6 comments
iMac randomly goes into sleep mode. Help!
My iMac randomly goes into sleep mode while I'm using it. It did it four times while I typed this question. WTF? It's an iMac 20" 1.8ghz. [more inside]
How Does One Go About Breaking an Employment Contract?
My wife (a middle school math teacher) found a better job at a better school. Can she break her contract? [more inside]
Paris Hotels
ParisFilter: My husband-to-be and I are going to Paris for our honeymoon. We've noted the great suggestions for things to see and do in previous MeFi threads [here, here, here and here], but were looking for suggestions for inexpensive hotels. Anyone have any recommendations? Comments about why you recommend that particular hotel would also be appreciated.
CD burning from iTunes
When burning a CD from an iTunes playlist (purchased or not), only 2 or 3 songs burn and then the process is terminated with "unknown error 4450". I have tried reinstalling iTunes, apple help, have checked all the preferences, have had no issues in the past, etc., etc. Any advice is appreciated.
biodiesel truck conversion: dodge vs ford
Biodiesel Truck Conversionfilter: can anybody weigh in on the Dodge (cummins engine good; multiply dying transmissions bad) vs Ford (engines bad; everything else ok?) debate?
Bad Business Partner Driving Me Nuts
Two years ago I let a really good friend cheaply buy into a business I had started a couple years earlier with the agreement that we would split everything, work & profits, right down the middle. He is stubbornly refusing to do his share of the work yet wants to keep collecting 50% of the profits. What do I do? [more inside]
Cheap foods that will give me lots of energy?
I have a work schedule that demands I be away from home for 10 to 12 hours per day, thus making it difficult to fit in a healthy diet. To make matters worse, my position requires a lot of repetitive manual labor (moving and rewinding heavy reels of film, etc.), which is taxing on my poor, overworked muscles. I need suggestions on high energy food that's cheap, doesn't need to be refrigerated, and tastes good (if such a thing exists). [more inside]
Where can I find a list of the largest companies in various countries?
Global500Filter: I'm trying to find lists of the 20 largest companies in various countries — the Fortune 500 on a global scale. My interest is primarily the largest companies in individual countries in the developing world, with a focus on Eastern Europe, Asia, and Africa. Is there a central resource that might have this type of information?
posted by jed at 3:03 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by jed at 3:03 PM PST - 5 comments
Fast internet in Russia?
I'm moving to Russia, and I'm looking for fast internet - [more inside]
Am I hacked? What now?
If you ran a Debian server and one day noticed that telnet and apt-get were segfaulting, how would you proceed? [more inside]
What can I make with horseradish?
Which entry-level digital recording setup should I get?
On my Win XP Media Ctr Ed. PC, should I go with the Lexicon Omega with Cubase LE or with a Digidesign MBox with ProTools LE? [more inside]
How can I bad mouth a company?
Where are the best places to "bad mouth" a company? [more inside]
How to find a power supply for a US laptop for use in UK, France?
US/UK/Europe Laptop Power: Help me use my Compaq laptop in the UK and France. [more inside]
posted by enrevanche at 1:49 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by enrevanche at 1:49 PM PST - 8 comments
What does the inside of a Apple Wireless Keyboard look like?
What does the inside of an Apple Wireless Keyboard look like? Specifically, I'm interested in the active electronic part of it. A picture would be great, but not required. [more inside]
posted by adamwolf at 1:47 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by adamwolf at 1:47 PM PST - 10 comments
This is me blushing
I think people would pay to watch me do (tame) stuff on the internet, but getting from that idea to the whole moving forward, I need help. [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 1:05 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by anonymous at 1:05 PM PST - 19 comments
Where did the torture photos go?
Anyone know whatever happened to the rest of the "Rape and Torture" Darby photos? Last I had heard a judge ordered their release.
but then I've never heard about them again. That court order was dated over three months ago, seems a pretty big story to disappear without a so much as a whimper.
Where do I find violin lessons?
Violinfilter: I received a violin for Christmas...last year. I've either been too busy or too lazy to really investigate where I might receive lessons over the last year. I want to make up for it this year. Where should I begin? [more inside]
Why do we worship 'higher' beings?
Why, throughout history, has mankind always seen the need to worship some kind of higher being? [more inside]
What kind of cheese did I eat?
What kind of cheese did I eat on New Year's Eve? [more inside]
posted by Faint of Butt at 12:11 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Faint of Butt at 12:11 PM PST - 9 comments
Russian Translation
Russian to English translation of some interesting communist posters from 1963. [more inside]
How do I learn acupuncture, and establish a practice?
Forums discussing organic food, local/sustainable farming, humane meat sources, etc?
OrganicFoodFilter: I'm looking for some information sources and populated forums discussing local farming options, organic food, pasture-raised meats, humane meat animal treatment, etc. Do such forums exist? Do such forums with a decent sized Los Angeles community exist? [more inside]
What's the best method/software for storing/viewing ratings in ID3 tags for mp3s?
What's the best method/software for storing/viewing ratings in ID3 tags for mp3s? [more inside]
A burning question
What is this hot spot on my back? [more inside]
Scuff marks on black shiny leather shoes
How do I avoid scuffing my new shiny black shoes? What do I do about scuffs that are already there? Tell me everything there is to know about scuffs and maintaining nice shoes. [more inside]
Some memories should be secret
CryptographyFilter: I'm an obsessive journaler, partly because I enjoy writing ideas etc down in my journals, partly because I have a terrible memory. Every now and then I would like to be able to record something in my journal that I wouldn't want to be read by someone who was less respectful of my privacy than I would hope them to be, or by someone who picked up one of my journals (which always have my contact details in the front) should I misplace one. [more inside]
How to sell an acupuncture practice
Should I sell my business or change direction? I own a busy acupuncture practice seeing about 80 - 100 people a week. I have a waiting list of about five months for new patients. I went into a caring profession in order to help and support people and ended up burned out and exhausted. [more inside]
Can I use PC ram for my Mac G4?
Does anyone have experience creating a copy protected eBook?
I have a client who has written a book that has been moderately successful in her field and she wants to create an eBook to sell online as well. Like any small volume author, she is concerned about sharing of her book in electronic format and is looking for a DRM solution.
In my mind, Adobe eBooks are the most compatible and easy to distribute, but while they can be password protected, they have no inherent DRM to prevent copying to multiple machines.
Microsoft's eReader (.LIT) would be next. It's pretty widely distributed and does have DRM available in the paid version. However, it seems that protection may have been cracked. I'm not super keen on tying something to MS security if I can avoid it but not completely against it, either.
The 3rd option I can see are the millions of various 3rd party eBook creators. Most make executables which tend to be pretty bad to use and only available for Windows.
None of these solutions seem like an obvious winner. Any thoughts or experience would be greatly appreciated. [more inside]
posted by aaronh at 9:26 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by aaronh at 9:26 AM PST - 13 comments
Can you recommend a well-written figure skaters bio?
Can you recommend a well-written figure skater's autobiography or biography? [more inside]
What is the guitar effect on Steve Hackett's solo on Counting Out Time?
What is the effect on Steve Hackett's guitar solo on the live version of Counting Out Time? It's definitely weird pitchy and I'm boggled as to what it is...My first thought was a Mutron Biphase, but I after listening to it a few times I don't think so...If any early Genesis/Steve Hackett fans can help, much thanks!
posted by vurnt22 at 9:10 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by vurnt22 at 9:10 AM PST - 3 comments
QueasyArt
I remember reading about contemporary avant-garde Chinese artist(s) who use grafts from their own skin in their artworks, also incorporating their own blood and, I believe, "unclaimed body" parts. Does anyone know the artists or the name of that movement? Thanks.
Can I grow a cherry tree indoors?
Would there be any problems associated with growing a dwarf cherry tree like this one indoors? [more inside]
posted by leapingsheep at 8:19 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by leapingsheep at 8:19 AM PST - 4 comments
Looking for a laptop for DVD viewing.
Looking for a laptop for DVD viewing. [more inside]
DVD player on plane
Want to find out if anyone knows if there are plug in spots on an airline seat for a portable DVD player. [more inside]
What is to see/do in Boston after sunset?
Budget banquet
What do you think is the cheapest, healthiest, tastiest, easiest meal to prepare? [more inside]
posted by grrarrgh00 at 7:12 AM PST - 35 comments
posted by grrarrgh00 at 7:12 AM PST - 35 comments
Apt Neighbor Blares TV-- I need sleep!
My neighbor in the highrise I live in loves to watch TV very loudly and all night! Is there something I can hang on the walls to help cut down on the noise? I have a white noise machine, ear plugs-- but I just want silence really!
OO programming in Autocad?
I have developed an application in AutoLISP which I would like to re-write in an OO language. AutoCAD seems to natively support VB but I don't think I want to go there. I am starting to learn C# and Python, and like both. How easy is it to link Autocad and C# or Python (or Ruby, etc.)? I am aware of PyCad but not sure I understand how to get it to work, plus it requires Autocad 2000 which is like requiring windows 95.
In short, I am quite the newbie at this and would appreciate a simple but thorough explanation of how to use a modern programming language in Autocad.
posted by signal at 6:31 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by signal at 6:31 AM PST - 7 comments
Iranian Blogs in English
Anyone know of blogs from Iran in English?
Montreal in May: recommendations?
What do you recommend in Montreal in early May? [more inside]
A portable Windows sysadm for the common man?
What would you put on a CD to give to non-technical Windows users to help them clean spyware off of their PC and doing other related easy technical tasks? [more inside]
Nicely-designed t-shirt resources
Need recommendations to sites showcasing well-designed t-shirts, ala threadless. Most of the sites I found have really ugly, amateurish t-shirt designs.
Does this decade have a name?
It's been six years. Do you have, or does anyone you know use a term, in conversation, comparable to 'the nineties' or 'the eighties' for this decade?
posted by airguitar at 12:49 AM PST - 71 comments
posted by airguitar at 12:49 AM PST - 71 comments
Bright halos in your head
At nighttime, close your eyes, then flick them around in your head. Why do you see flashes of bright white halos? [more inside]
Free, woman-directed porno online?
Free, woman-directed porno online? [more inside]
January 1
Time for a laptop
I need to buy a laptop to study overseas for sixth months. All of my previous computers have been desktops which I've assembled, so I have little experience buying pre-built machines. Requirements inside. [more inside]
Earthworm + Toilet = Love?
For the second time, I just found a live earthworm in our basement toilet. [more inside]
How to go from down tube shifters to STI on an old road bike?
Road bike fix-er-uper question! The short of it is I want to upgrade an old cannondale road bike from down tube shifters to STI. Is it economical vs. dropping the cash on a whole new bike? Where to get started learning how to do us? [more inside]
how much does foo cost?
How much money do you save by doing it yourself? [more inside]
Did you know that Homer Simpson is a character in 'Day of the Locust'?
I'm looking for tales about the dark side of Hollywood, showbiz, and the gossip/tabloid industry. I've read "Day of the Locust" and "The Mailroom: Hollywood History from the Bottom Up", seen "All About Eve" and "Sweet Smell of Success" and "Showgirls", am halfway through Julia Phillips' "You'll Never Eat Lunch In This Town Again", and am planning on reading Joe Eszterhas' "Hollywood Animal: A Memoir". I'm not looking for gossip, per se, as much as I am looking for explorations, whether first-hand or fictional, of how screwed up the cult of celebrity is. Suggestions for books, movies, musicals, blogs, or whatever would be welcomed.
Help finding a PHP programmer
How does one go about finding a reliable, experienced PHP programmer for the odd small job? (more inside) [more inside]
Fans of Dell: fans of Dell!
My 2001 Dell Dimension 2100 desktop is making this incredibly scary and irregular grinding noise. This sounds way more serious than a fan having some issues, but I'm no expert. Help. [more inside]
Where to stay with kids in Tahoe?
Inexpensive, kid-friendly, currently snowy places to stay in the Lake Tahoe area? Bonus points for rustic/cabin/B&B atmosphere!
DVD Security Sticker Stickiness
So, what's your technique for getting the security stickers off a new DVD package? [more inside]
Ongoing Sony Boycott question
Does anyone know if the Region 1 version of the Stargate Atlantis DVD box set is distributed by, or in any way connected to, Sony? [more inside]
posted by krisjohn at 7:32 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by krisjohn at 7:32 PM PST - 16 comments
Mobile Mac Apps
What apps are available for the Mac that can be run from a USB memory stick (aka portable applications)? [more inside]
where to put my keys while I run?
I want something to hold my keys in (about 5 of them) while I go running. Preferably something I could put on my wrist or arm with a little zippered pouch. Does this exist? Or, any other creative solutions besides tying my keys to my shoelaces? [more inside]
Covert library ops
Can I run Linux under Windows with no reboot, no installation, and 100 MB on a USB drive? [more inside]
posted by poorlydrawnplato at 7:13 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by poorlydrawnplato at 7:13 PM PST - 16 comments
As long as it's not gazpacho...
ViscosityFilter: Ceteris paribus, will thicker soup (clam chowder) take longer to reach room temperature than chicken noodle, assuming they were both heated to the same core temperature? [more inside]
posted by disillusioned at 6:07 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by disillusioned at 6:07 PM PST - 10 comments
Recover my address book?
OhNoesFilter: Is it possible to recover the address book that was lost in an ill-fated sync attempt between my Mac and my Motorola phone? [more inside]
Meal planning software for OSX?
Any recommendations for meal-planning software I can run on my iBook? [more inside]
webhost for a well-intentioned but illegal-in-the-US website
Help me find a reliable webhost in a country where copyright law is not as stringent and scary as the US or the UK. [more inside]
Could someone explain why there is so much hype around RSS?
Could someone explain why there is so much hype around RSS? [more inside]
posted by cmicali at 4:04 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by cmicali at 4:04 PM PST - 23 comments
How do I re-install windows without a disc, but with a key?
So, I borked the Windows XP Pro partition on my laptop, which is an IBM (Well, Lenvo) Thinkpad G41. I have been off blissfully in Debian land for the past few months and haven't given it a second thought, but now I need Windows back in the next few days. I do not have an install disk, as one did not come with my laptop, and the "rescue" partition IBM provides is borked as well. I do however, have a legitimate key. What can I do?
What's with this sentence structure?
I'm confused by the sentence structure of "The more I chew, the sorer my jaw gets" and "the heavier the atom, the less it rotates." Do these "The more..the less..." sentences have understood omitted verbs or something? They seem to not have all the prescribed elements of a sentence.
Couple : Several : A Few
Several, couple, a few: occasionally, these words are used to indicate specific quantities of items (3, 2, and 4-5, respectively). Tell me about the etymology of these uses, and help me come up with more words (in English or other languages) that have this interesting specific/nonspecific duality.
Where to get wood for shelves online?
Where online can I order some wood, have it stained, and shipped? My google skills have failed me. I'm just trying to buy some shelves. [more inside]
Del.icio.us settings for a daily feed to a Blogger blog
What settings should I use to create a del.icio.us 'thingy' to feed daily links to my Blogger blog? [more inside]
How to set up a Chinese weblog for a Chinese-only writer when you are the English-only tech support?
How to set up a Chinese weblog for a Chinese-only writer when you are the English-only tech support? [more inside]
Standards and pop songs for wedding reception
Yet another wedding music question: my sister has asked me to help her out by compiling a list of "standards and pop songs" for the DJ to play at her wedding. Because my taste in music is stuck in the Depeche Mode/New Order/The Cure era, I have no idea how to compile this list. [more inside]
Living in a motorhome
I've decided to buy a motorhome and travel the US for the next year or so. Other than short trips, I've never lived in an rv. Anyone have any advice for living on the road?
New Year's resolution: Find a real career.
I'm a new mom, and I have a full-time job as an office manager for a mid-sized IT firm. I like my job in general, but I feel stuck. I need some creative, real-life guidance. [more inside]
Engagement present
A friend of mine has recently become engaged, she has I understand a reasonable sized glory box, her fiance has been living on his own for a while and from a brief visit to his home appears to be established as well. I would like suggestions on gift ideas for their upcoming engagement party.
Why is Windows file sharing so slow?
Why is Windows XP workgroup file sharing so slow? [more inside]
Webcam pan/tilt/zoom for Mac OSX
I am looking for a webcam to use with mac osx(10.4.3). I travel quite a lot and I want to see our new baby from the road. I would like to be able to pan/tilt and poss zoom. Where can I go online? What software should I be getting? What camera? I know this can't be too complicated, I find myself having a hard time. Maybe it is the sleep deprivation cause by our newborn. I appreciate any advice in advance. Happy New Year all!!! [more inside]
posted by Saku at 12:46 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by Saku at 12:46 PM PST - 3 comments
Your views on the Audi A6
Hi - any views on the Audi A6? I'm about to place an order and I need to hear what you think.
Name that crystal pattern
Recommend Muay Thai camp in Thailand
Can anyone recommend a Muay Thai Camp in Thailand or Phuket to train for about a week? [more inside]
How do I get a 5 o'clock shadow?
ShavingFilter: Having a 5 o'clock shadow really works for me (clean shaven makes me look really young and I'm not into beards of any sort). So how do I maintain a 5 o'clock shadow look (or, as it was called in the 80s, designer stubble)? [more inside]
Sponsored Links - necessarily legit?
Google Sponsored Links - are they necessarily legitimate? [more inside]
posted by PurplePorpoise at 10:28 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by PurplePorpoise at 10:28 AM PST - 8 comments
Memorex?
Was Dick Clark's appearance on the "Rockin' Eve" pre-taped? [more inside]
What should I learn next?
What skill should I learn next? What should I know? I enjoy learning, so I'm looking for new things to learn -- ideally some kind of skill (ie., not facts about obscure revolutions in the 18th Century). [more inside]
Rediscovering a book from childhood
I'm looking for a children's book that I can't remember the title to, but its story has stuck with me for years. [more inside]
posted by doublehelix at 8:42 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by doublehelix at 8:42 AM PST - 7 comments
Good decompilers, disassemblers or debuggers?
What are some good de-compilers, disassemblers or debuggers? I would like to try my hand at reverse-engineering some programs, but I am sure there are tools better suited to the job than Microsoft Visual Studio. Thanks!