January 2011 Archives
January 31
Do I need to be concerned about my computer security?
Today I clicked on the Chapters website's "My Account" link, which usually 'remembers' who I am and shows my email address, asking only for my password. Today, however, it showed a stranger's email address and name. Do I need to be concerned? [more inside]
posted by smilingtiger at 11:41 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by smilingtiger at 11:41 PM PST - 10 comments
The curiously not strong enough mint
Altoids are a lot healthier than cigarettes, this I know. But what's healthier than Altoids? [more inside]
posted by Mister Fabulous at 11:34 PM PST - 37 comments
posted by Mister Fabulous at 11:34 PM PST - 37 comments
Want to buy shoes, not closet decorations!
How to find the right shoes for the dress? [more inside]
I'm trying to recover, but no one believes it happened in the first place.
I grew up in a difficult home situation involving one of my parents, who recently informed that whenever I reached out to a therapist/counselor about what was going on, they would go to her with what I said and even forward e-mails I sent talking about my situation at home. [more inside]
posted by Pericardium at 10:45 PM PST - 46 comments
posted by Pericardium at 10:45 PM PST - 46 comments
Dual band router mystery
I can see but not connect to one of the bands on my dual band wireless router. But I know that band works, because I can connect to it with a different computer. [more inside]
posted by Chrysostom at 9:53 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by Chrysostom at 9:53 PM PST - 2 comments
Trainspotters Nightmare
Trainspotters Nightmare...trying to find a track. [more inside]
Sample social media policies?
Sample social media policies? [more inside]
I'm in my extrememly late 30s and still can't cook
Please help me change regarding how I feed my family. I know the following is lame and stupid, but I haven't been able to overcome it my whole life. Maybe you have the right words of encouragement! [more inside]
I want to spend .50 on $90,000 worth of groceries.
How do people end up saving 75%+ in groceries by using coupons? Specific questions inside. [more inside]
posted by KogeLiz at 8:45 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by KogeLiz at 8:45 PM PST - 20 comments
Biotech postdoc simultaneously exploring academic and industry jobs?
How does a biotech postdoc simultaneously explore academic and industry job opportunities? [more inside]
Edge of your seat science!
What are some jawdroppingly awesome videos about science? [more inside]
What to wear to a kink con?
I'm attending a weekend-long alt-sex/kink convention. What clothing should I pack? [more inside]
Lyrics request, "Down on 33rd and 3rd"
Can anyone help me find the lyrics to "Down on 33rd and 3rd (Thoidy-thoid and Thoid)." [more inside]
posted by bleeb at 7:38 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by bleeb at 7:38 PM PST - 6 comments
Getting off my butt
I'm a very inexperienced snowboarder ( gone twice with a three year period in between, so...very inexperienced).
My problem is, I can't get up, while on the slope, from my butt. [more inside]
posted by sweetkid at 6:58 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by sweetkid at 6:58 PM PST - 21 comments
Looking for a sleek and modern-looking shower clock radio
I'm looking for a badass shower radio + clock for my partner. I found a few with great reviews, but they're not all that aesthetically appealing. Design is an important factor for my partner. [more inside]
posted by overyourhead at 6:47 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by overyourhead at 6:47 PM PST - 2 comments
Fast, inexpensive Magento web host??
Best shared web host for small Magento commerce sites? [more inside]
down with that.
can you clean a down comforter in your own washer and dryer rather than getting it dry cleaned? if so, do you have any pro tips?
Help me find out what my shrink really thinks.
I'm going to be requesting my psychiatric records; what should I know beforehand? [more inside]
How do I get out of my career(less) rut?
How do I get out of my career(less) rut? [more inside]
The whirring. The. Constant. Whirring.
"fiancé" or "finance?"
Need a little advice about a relationship, finances & the future. I'm recently engaged to someone I get along well with & we have a lot in common. But I'm starting to find out that financially, he's a little up the creek & is now asking for my assistance. [more inside]
Engaging students in collaborative learning
Seeking ideas for getting my Intro to Literature students in a community college involved collaboratively in their class experience. [more inside]
Choosing Betty Ford for rehab?
Is Betty Ford excellent rehab for anyone? [more inside]
bone for teething grandson
My grandson is in to his teething time-- gnawing on wood gates, cribs, plastic (phone); my daughter has all the "appropriate" teething items (of no interest to Dylan). My ideas tend to be on the outer fringes of things; I was thinking of going to the local butcher and getting a bone for the kid to chew on; naturally I would boil it for a while (soup) and then file off the edges. I think the bone might have a better taste then wood or plastic; am I a bite to far on the fringe???
ASBMB? SfN? FASEB? oMG?
Are you a member of Society for Neuroscience or ASBMB or FASEB or something similar? I have a doctorate in biochemistry/pharmacology. I've completely left academia and work at a small biotech firm as a scientist. I don't want to permanently narrow my field of interest, so I thought it would be helpful to become a member of one of the science societies and/or attend some conference(s) separately from those that come up for my job. I'm having trouble deciding on what would be the most efficient and enjoyable option. [more inside]
Seeking a stacking compact washer/dryer set for a very shallow space
Seeking a stacking compact washer/dryer set for a very shallow space. [more inside]
posted by Jacqueline at 5:30 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Jacqueline at 5:30 PM PST - 5 comments
Town is putting huge pile of snow in my yard. What are my rights?
The town is dumping snow in my yard. What are my rights as a homeowner? [more inside]
I think I saw this exact scenario on As the World Turns once...
How do I deal with a treacherous friend in a way that is ultimately kind? [more inside]
Commuting from Brooklyn to Ewing, NJ: how bad will it be?
What should I expect if I were to commute from Brooklyn, NY to Ewing, NJ approximately twice a week? What is the suggested method (car, train, combination, etc)? [more inside]
Where can I find data on consumer behavior?
How do we leverage technology to better service our customers? [more inside]
Poodle With a Kidney Stone
HELP! My elderly dog has a kidney stone that is ruining his life. Anyone have any advice on easing his pain? [more inside]
Giving thanks for being alive.
I want to commemorate a difficult anniversary by celebrating life. And by that I mean both my life and life in general. [more inside]
Wheat Flower Brooch
Sue Dawe need not apply
Trying to remember the name of an artist who does fantasy landscapes usually involving waterfalls, caves, and castles, with a touch of mystery and secrecy. [more inside]
Fix my life, move back to the city, or travel around the world?
I live a sad, lonely, purposeless existence in a city that I'm not crazy about. Should I try to fix my life here, move back to the city that I loved, or quit my job and travel around the world for a year in the hopes of finding a mission in life? [more inside]
Is PPC traffic, as annoying as it is, really so profitable?
I wanted to purchase a lapsed domain, now a PPC site, to give back to the former owner. It has a pagerank of 2. The person who snapped the domain wants $3,000 USD for the site. Is domain snapping on such a low-ranked site really that profitable? [more inside]
posted by johnofjack at 4:15 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by johnofjack at 4:15 PM PST - 8 comments
How to search Facebook profile content?
Is there a way to search through your own Facebook Profile, specifically your status updates? Alternately, is there some sort of third-party app that would allow me to gather/download that data and dump it into a local program and search that way? [more inside]
posted by Ike_Arumba at 4:15 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Ike_Arumba at 4:15 PM PST - 5 comments
Mush! Ha! Ha! Mush!
Am I hurting my dog with our bike rides? [more inside]
More veggies!
I was convinced I hated brussel sprouts until I gave them another chance last year. I am, as we speak, blanching broccoli rabe as part of dinner. What other veggies that are typically scorned in childhood should I be cooking up and discovering that I hated for no good reason? [more inside]
Looking for website or tool to create and manage mini contests.
I am working turn my life into a game/competition. I have larger goals (like weight loss) that I am breaking down into shorter goals. Then to make these goals more fun, I am turning each goal into a competition. Do you know of a way to create these goals as a contest online with data entry and a mini chart? [more inside]
My Daughter Wants To Meet a Ballet Dancer
How can my seven-year-old daughter have a shot at meeting any of the dancers in a professional ballet production? [more inside]
Manufacturing randomness over email!
Statistics whizzes, help settle an argument!
How random are the results if a friend thinks of a number from 1-100, I think of a 1-100 number separately and then we add them together (subtracting 100 if the result is over 100)?
So: Friend thinks of 29, I think of 90, result is 19.
To me that seems properly random even if one or both of us tries to game it, but am I being statistically naive?
posted by Sebmojo at 3:15 PM PST - 30 comments
posted by Sebmojo at 3:15 PM PST - 30 comments
What IRA to choose?
What's the best Roth IRA to invest in? Does Fidelity waive the $2500 deposit if you sign up for monthly withdrawals? [more inside]
To hell with poverty
I am essentially homeless, mentally ill, chronically unemployed and I may be seriously ill. I need to find some proactive solutions to the problems in my life. [more inside]
my spouse, the once and future Moonie
My husband wants to be a Moonie again. How do I convince him this is a bad idea? [more inside]
Home is where I want to be, pick me up and turn me round.
Walkable cities and neighborhoods in those cities - or help us pick a place to live: [more inside]
posted by iamabot at 2:40 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by iamabot at 2:40 PM PST - 20 comments
what if 'there will be blood' was in comic sans
I'm teaching visual arguments and want examples of how fonts (or spacing, but especially fonts), drastically change the 'message' of a visual piece. [more inside]
Korean Movie Recommendations
Recently, I saw "I Saw the Devil" and "The Man From Nowhere" and I loved both. What are some similar Korean movies with the same level of intensity?
To reach the unreachable... No matter how hopeless... No matter how far...
How can I find someone in Thailand, who probably doesn't want to be found, without having to contact the one person who can contact him? [more inside]
Can you identify a long-forgotten book from my childhood?
[childhood book filter] Can you identify this science-fiction book I read as a child? [more inside]
posted by easy, lucky, free at 2:17 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by easy, lucky, free at 2:17 PM PST - 12 comments
Where to find an asian table lamp with real butterflies?
Where to find an asian table lamp with a paper shade with real butterflies embossed upon it? [more inside]
How to get into the Frankfurt book fair?
Long shot filter: short of getting a new job in the publishing industry or as a journalist, how can I get into the Frankfurt Book Fair on "trade visitor" days? [more inside]
Help me pickle some mackerel easy-like
I have a two part question: 1. Where can I find prepared fresh mackerel in Portland Oregon for the purpose of salting or pickling it myself, and 2. will pickling or salting other kinds of white fish turn out as tasty as it does with mackerel, and if so, what are the best kinds? [more inside]
How can I have my cake abroad and eat it, too?
In a few years once I've finished college, I'd like to travel the world and pay for that travel, at the same time. How feasible is this? [more inside]
NameThatSciFiFilter: a factory that makes other factories, sabotage, whole milk
Short story. Plot involved a far-future factory city that is tuned exclusively to war, long after the actual war is over. The protagonist tries to confuse / stop the machine by intercepting some message and responding with some nonsense. I seem to recall it having to do with whole or skim milk, or some kind of sandwich. The ending was that they manage to shut down the city, but this makes it just fire off a new city-seed out of a big cannon. It made more sense in the story!
Possible candidates: Ellison? Vonnegut? I am thinking 60s or 70s.
posted by gregglind at 1:52 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by gregglind at 1:52 PM PST - 4 comments
Cheapest way to get from US to Amsterdam?
What's the absolute cheapest way to get from anywhere in the US to Amsterdam? I am in Columbus Ohio, am cash strapped but have time to spare. The cheapest I've found is $420 from JFK to Amsterdam, can this price be beat? Thanks everyone.
What is that stuff called, anyway?
Star Wars Nerdery: Once, an indeterminate time ago, I was reading something about the making of the original Star Wars models. They used a term (named for one of the model makers?) for a certain kind of detailing. More specifically, it was used to describe the horizontal trench running along the length of a Star Destroyer. What is this term?
posted by TeslaNick at 1:33 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by TeslaNick at 1:33 PM PST - 7 comments
Do they make portable seats for use on Asian squat toilets?
Do they make portable seats for use on Asian/Indian squat toilets? Can you recommend one? I have an older relative that wants to travel to India but he's got bad knees and that makes it difficult or impossible for him to use the squat toilets found throughout the subcontinent. More details inside... [more inside]
If I heat it, I can't eat it.
Organizing a pantry. BPA plastics and dry goods. Resources and suggestions for food storage and organization. [more inside]
Twitter Account Suspended - What Next?
My Twitter account has been suspended and the live.com e-mail address I appear to have linked to it won't let me log in. What can I do? [more inside]
Help me identify this mystery etching
Help me find the artist who made this etching. [more inside]
Does Applecare care about my Apple?
I have a potentially rather silly question about Applecare as I purchase a new Macbook Pro. [more inside]
What books will be an axe to the frozen sea inside me?
What fiction should I read next? (Enclosed please find a ridiculously, excessively long (and yet incomplete) list of some books I've enjoyed, both to assist and as a thank-you.) [more inside]
My garden doesn't grow. I don't have one.
I'm looking to start a small vegetable garden this year. I'm in Westminster, CO. I have no experience with gardening. Where do I start? and when do I start?
posted by boo_radley at 12:28 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by boo_radley at 12:28 PM PST - 21 comments
Grab Bag!
Bag Identification: maybe about 2-1/2 feet long, 4 inches diameter, with two smaller zippered pods toward either end. What is this bag for? (sorry, no photo)
posted by coffeefilter at 12:20 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by coffeefilter at 12:20 PM PST - 11 comments
Name some first person to third person translations
What are some good movies, based on books written in First Person, that don't use Voice Over narration at all? [more inside]
posted by Potomac Avenue at 12:19 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by Potomac Avenue at 12:19 PM PST - 14 comments
How to scan a notebook's blue gridlines?
I draw and write with a variety of black pens in a Rhodia Reverse notebook. The notebook's paper is gridded with thin bluish lines, which I appreciate to help with ruling, etc., and because I like how the grid pattern looks with my drawings. I'd like to scan the notebook for safekeeping, but find that my scanner will only pick up a fraction of the gridding.
I don't know if the gridlines are a true photo blue, but is there any way to ensure that my scans will match how I see the pages? I'm using an Epson Perfection 1660 Photo scanner.
posted by the sobsister at 12:01 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by the sobsister at 12:01 PM PST - 10 comments
Looking for a book on the history of science fiction literature.
I'm working with an English teacher that has a speculative fiction class for seniors in high school. He’s looking for a book (possibly something he would use as a supplement in class but also for his own personal reading) on the history of science fiction literature. He’s looking for something that is a retrospective and contains some literary criticism (optional). It can be a textbook but doesn’t necessarily need to be. There seems to be quite a few on Amazon but if I could get it narrowed down that would be great.
It's Disgusting. And it Oozes. Help me get rid of it!
WorldofWarcraftFilter: Help me sell my Disgusting Oozeling! [more inside]
How to master the Network Solutions VPS with Wordpress?
Facing the unenviable situation of setting up Wordpress on the Network Solutions VPS plan. Any tips on how to make this work? [more inside]
Who here knows Chinese and English?
Help us understand and translate these Chinese wall hangings! [more inside]
Where mouse go?
Quick! Where do I release a live mouse (or maybe rat). I live in the city. [more inside]
How to hack sexual aversion?
I've been through all the obvious stuff - I need other suggestions on how to get turned on! special snowflake, of course. [more inside]
How to recover data from a DVD+R?
I have a couple of old sporting events burned to a DVD+R. My DVD players and computers no longer recognize any data on them. Is there a way I can view what I recorded, or recover the data? [more inside]
Demented old dog
Old, physically healthy dog and dementia. How did that go for you? [more inside]
posted by Mr. Yuck at 11:26 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by Mr. Yuck at 11:26 AM PST - 16 comments
Diabolical Medical System From Hell
I just got health insurance for the first time in my adult life (thanks a bunch America), through my spouse's company. It seems like fairly robust insurance, and I would love to finally get treatment for my debilitating anxiety and possible ADHD. But I am so fearful of having these things on my medical record and possibly causing future insurance problems, that I am hesitant to make any appointments. Am I justified in these concerns? Are there things I can do to mitigate the repercussions? [more inside]
I want to be a "doctor" when I grow up (which will be never)
I wannabe a doctor: What's the cheapest / easiest way to get an online "doctoral degree?" [more inside]
Can citalopram cause depression?
Can citalopram cause depression? [more inside]
What are the financial implications of my girlfriend's career path (loan-funded PhD, then law school)?
What are the financial implications of my girlfriend's career path (loan-funded PhD, then law school)? [more inside]
How to manage a self-directed 401(k)?
I need assistance investing a self-directed 401(k) now that Vanguard does not offer the service I have been using. [more inside]
Recycling 101 - How "clean" should a shampoo bottle be before going in the recycle bin?
My local recycling information page says I should rinse out plastic bottles, but shampoo (as an example) does not seem to rinse out very easily and I don't want to waste a lot of water, either. How do other people handle this? [more inside]
posted by Glinn at 10:13 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by Glinn at 10:13 AM PST - 21 comments
Think FreeCiv or Clevelandopoly
There's a board game I enjoy, and I've been considering programming a web version of it to play online. How different must my knock-off version be from the "real" one to avoid trouble? [more inside]
posted by The Winsome Parker Lewis at 10:06 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by The Winsome Parker Lewis at 10:06 AM PST - 11 comments
Can you help me find a luxury car commercial?
Looking for a car commercial that made fun of luxury brand "types," for Hyundai or Infiniti perhaps? [more inside]
posted by hwickline at 10:01 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by hwickline at 10:01 AM PST - 3 comments
Does this calendar still exist and where can I find it?
I'm trying to find an unusual four-season calendar kit I had as a kid that included stick-on Colorform-like transparencies. [more inside]
Celebratory Dinner in San Juan Puerto Rico
Where's a good place in San Juan, PR, to host a 50-person rehearsal dinner for a group with diverse tastes? [more inside]
How can I protect sensitive online info and a portable hard drive while traveling?
I'm about to embark on an approximately 3.5 month backpacking trip through the north of Africa and Middle East. I'm looking for advice on web/tech security while traveling.
My first issue concerns web security- in order to avoid having credit card and banking info stolen through key loggers and such at internet cafes, I'm thinking of performing all my 'sensitive' interwebbing (ie hostel reservations, banking) on my iPod touch. Are there precautions I should take to ensure web security even on the Touch? Do more technologically competent MeFites than myself approve of using the Touch? Secondly, I'm planning on backing up my photos on a portable hard drive and I'll be using public computers to do so. Do I have to worry about any viruses and such getting onto the hard drive? If so, what can I do to avoid that? [more inside]
posted by isaypotato at 9:23 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by isaypotato at 9:23 AM PST - 10 comments
How do I start tutoring?
I want to start test prep tutoring this summer on the side for a bit of extra money and to be helpful to others. I would really prefer to do it independently. How should I go about structuring the sessions, getting students, actually getting these students to pay me? [more inside]
An iPod Touch won't restart.
An iPod Touch won't restart and appears frozen. [more inside]
posted by Calzephyr at 9:14 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by Calzephyr at 9:14 AM PST - 12 comments
How to live off-grid in an RV camper long term?
Living off the grid in an RV camper: Legalities, practicalities, and advice? [more inside]
Is GKS (Graphical Kernel System) dead?
Need to find a new GKS package for an old visualization program. [more inside]
"The Greatest Game Ever Played"
What are some great, classic (pre-1975, for the sake of argument) American football games I can watch, online or through Netflix? Assume I haven't seen them and avoid spoiling the outcome, if possible. [more inside]
Where did the money in my stock acct go?
I need help cashing a stock certificate through a Stock Transfer Company. I have the physical certificate in my hand, but the Stock Transfer Company says my account balance is zero. Can I get my money? How? [more inside]
posted by tk at 8:26 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by tk at 8:26 AM PST - 10 comments
Things to do in Denver when your Hard Drive is Dead
What would cause a 320Gb hard drive to report as 2.2Tb? [more inside]
San Diego / Carlsbad California at the end of March
San Diego / Carlsbad California at the end of March with an eight year old? Places to stay? Stuff to do? Weather? Worth the trip? [more inside]
posted by bondcliff at 8:16 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by bondcliff at 8:16 AM PST - 15 comments
Oh, for crying out loud, what now?
Weird new malady showing up after nearly a month of being sick. And here I thought I was getting well! [more inside]
How can I get paid to shop for used furniture all day?
Is there a way I can get paid to hunt through estate sales for awesome furniture? [more inside]
ESL textbook for experienced academic in tutoring situation?
Seeking: an excellent ESL textbook, with exercises and answers in the back, plus useful grammar reference, for tutoring an individual adult academic learner. [more inside]
New Millennials Movies?
What movies define this latest generation? [more inside]
Small Business Social Media Best Practices?
What are the best-practices for a small business with limited resources when it comes to juggling the major social media platforms (e.g., FaceBook, Twitter, and blog)? [more inside]
posted by webhund at 7:57 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by webhund at 7:57 AM PST - 4 comments
What's the best way to stack two Ikea Engan dressers?
How are passwords stored in systems that require the user to enter specific digits of their password?
How are passwords stored in systems that require the user to enter specific digits of their password? I am familiar with encryption techniques such as MD5 hashes, but I can't see a way in which a system would store the entire encrypted password, and still be able to authenticate individual characters, unless the password is stored in plain text, which seems unlikely for a bank. [more inside]
posted by InsaneRhino at 7:38 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by InsaneRhino at 7:38 AM PST - 21 comments
Is my plan to clean these bottles good enough?
Glass bottles that were in hot water with some dilute generic store brand WD-40, so they got some residue on them. I need to make them safe and clean for flavored vodkas for human consumption. Please help! [more inside]
How soon after starting a new job can I apply for another job?
How soon after starting a new job can I apply for other jobs? [more inside]
WiFi in Red Line DC
Looking for recommendations for a one day telecommuting locale in Washington, DC. [more inside]
Good VHS to DVD conversion service
Recommendations for VHS to DVD converting services? [more inside]
Is this really the autograph of Miles Davis?
Is this really signed by Miles Davis, as indicated by the certificate of authenticity on the back? [more inside]
Negotiating with a collections agency on a very modest debt
I want to settle a modest medical bill that has gone to collections. How much should I offer? [more inside]
Where can I get 120 film developed in the UK/London?
Where can I get 120 film developed in the UK/London? [more inside]
I've got 53 unplayed podcasts here, people.
I'm looking for a durable in-ear iPhone headset with reasonable passive noise cancelling and decent sound. Any recommendations? [more inside]
posted by Kreiger at 5:58 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by Kreiger at 5:58 AM PST - 12 comments
Can you recommend any unknown gems for a romantic getaway outside of London by car (2-3 hours drive)?
Can you recommend any unknown gems for a romantic getaway outside of London by car (2-3 hours drive)? [more inside]
Best-est BBC Radio shows eve
If you had to make a "mixtape" of the best BBC Radio shows that you've ever listened to, what would you put on it? [more inside]
Soulless to soulfull -- how to describe the full range of human personality?
Everything from awkward to convival, from fastidious to capricious. I am looking for a book (or a website, if it exists) about the complete range of human personality. [more inside]
Parental Leave - What's New?
I am looking for articles about new developments in parental leave schemes around the world, especially non-English-speaking countries. I am aware of developments in Britain and Australia (but would welcome better articles if there are any).
How can I get out of the EU without attracting attention to my visa status?
I've overstayed my tourist visa in Europe and need to know the best airport to fly out of. [more inside]
posted by pandabearjohnson at 2:47 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by pandabearjohnson at 2:47 AM PST - 22 comments
What time will it be in Bishkek when it's 3:45am in Ouagadougou?
I frequently need to schedule phone calls across multiple international time zones. Can you recommend an online meeting planner or world clock with a pleasant Web 2.0-style interface? All the ones Google throws up have ugly design, clunky menus, pop-up ads, buggy java-based clocks and other olde-webbe annoyances. I use them every day and they drive me mad. Surely there's a modern alternative that's clean, fast and functional?
posted by embrangled at 2:19 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by embrangled at 2:19 AM PST - 9 comments
Finding a decent commercial bank in Southern California?
What would be the "best" commercial bank, credit union, or other financial institution for a college student in Southern California? [more inside]
posted by mtomanelli at 1:24 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by mtomanelli at 1:24 AM PST - 4 comments
Where are the lowlands now
What happened to Sara Dylan post 1977. [more inside]
Mystery illness is none of my business
What is an illness that is non-fatal, but would keep someone out of work for a year, and that they might be embarrassed about? [more inside]
posted by lollusc at 12:25 AM PST - 43 comments
posted by lollusc at 12:25 AM PST - 43 comments
Using birch Ikea dining tables as desks
My partner and I will probably soon be using Ikea's Björkudden dining tables as desks. They're made of solid birch and covered in a polyurethane/acrylic lacquer. Is this a good idea? [more inside]
posted by neushoorn at 12:13 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by neushoorn at 12:13 AM PST - 16 comments
January 30
How should I pitch a magazine story?
Give me advice on how to pitch a story to Wired? Should it be short or long? Personal or impersonal? Do american magazines have a specific standard formatting for submitting pitches or is it all ad-hoc? [more inside]
Out of Production Jeans!?
How can I find more pairs of my seemingly out of production favorite jeans!? [more inside]
posted by DolorousEdd at 10:04 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by DolorousEdd at 10:04 PM PST - 6 comments
Maternity Clothes in Manhattan?
Cute maternity clothes for sale in Manhattan? [more inside]
"Call today for your free art test!"
How should I approach teaching classes in digital painting? [more inside]
posted by overeducated_alligator at 8:48 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by overeducated_alligator at 8:48 PM PST - 10 comments
In what Los Angeles stores can I shop for plush leather desk chairs?
In what Los Angeles stores can I shop for plush leather desk chairs? I'd like to visit well established stores (ones that have been around for a decade or so) and try out various desk chairs before I make a purchase. I'm willing to drop some bucks for the right chair. I want it to be down-stuffed, soft leather, plush, swivel, tiltable back, adjustable height. I'm not really concerned so much about ergonomics...I don't have back problems. I just want a sense of plushiness when I sit at my desk. I'm willing to drive to any part of town.
posted by zagyzebra at 7:59 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by zagyzebra at 7:59 PM PST - 6 comments
Vanilla bean's dream of playing for the other team!
Where's all the awesome girl-on-girl erotica/porn? [more inside]
Segregation for Other Minorities?
Where did non-black minorities go to school before desegregation in the US? [more inside]
posted by sandmanwv at 7:53 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by sandmanwv at 7:53 PM PST - 15 comments
Bald Patches in Beard - Harbinger of Cancer?
YANMD but: can a bald patch in the beard be an indicator of oral cancer? More detail below. [more inside]
posted by rahnefan at 6:53 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by rahnefan at 6:53 PM PST - 9 comments
Need Some Help with the Hidden Love Language YOU Learned Decades Ago ...
I'm a straight man in his mid-thirties who is pretty much about to enter the "dating scene" for the first time. I'm fairly skilled with reading people's emotions, but thanks to the blank slate when it comes to romance and dating, I am utterly colorblind when it comes to romance. I can't recognize a thing about it yet. Seriously, you guys have your own little language that's been secondhand to you for decades now. What the hell do I do to learn it? [more inside]
Looking for a social/creative/active hobby
I'm looking for a creative and/or active, social hobby. Interests and restrictions inside. [more inside]
That's so cliche...
I need your help coming up with as many cliched and hackneyed phrases as possible. [more inside]
Crime fiction about London?
I'll be spending three months in London this spring, and I'm looking for more novels or stories--mysteries, thrillers, or other variations of crime fiction--that offer a really great sense of London but that aren't historical fiction. Barbara Vine's King Solomon's Carpet, the Sherlock Holmes stories, and Dickens's Bleak House all work, but I don't much care for Anne Perry novels or Bruce Alexander's Blind Justice, for example. Suggestions for crime fiction that gives a great sense of London?
An astro-Freudian fever dream?
Help me find a series of videos that remixed the awful TV show Alf. [more inside]
posted by cmoj at 5:46 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by cmoj at 5:46 PM PST - 6 comments
Do I have to file state tax just because my company is based there?
State Tax Question: I live in Florida (no state tax) full-time, year round; the company I work for is based in North Carolina (state tax); I work in Florida in a home office set up by the company (co-workers home) year-round. NC State Tax is being deducted from my paycheck; is this correct? [more inside]
Need to get rid of some bedding
How could I get rid of some duvets? [more inside]
Yahoo RSS Issue
I use Yahoo for my RSS feeds but for some reason, some sites that are actually being updated are not updating on my page. Any idea why this might be and what I can do about it? [more inside]
Tuna Steak Recipes, Thanks!
I have some tuna steaks, and I'd like to cook it up. I won't be eating it sashimi-style or raw. I'm already familiar with the sear-and-serve method of preparation; are there any other creative ways for me to cook this tuna? [more inside]
Product Mystery Giveing Me Heartburn
What is really going on with Pepcid Complete and similar antacid/H2 inhibitor combos? recall was about packaging a long time ago but shelves are still empty and no explanation from "marketing"
Fun with speakon
I've managed to put a speakon cable into to my bass amp upside down. I had no idea such a thing was even possible, but now it's stuck. Can I get it out myself or do I need a tech?
Can you actually be too short to be a high school teacher?
I want to be a high school French teacher, but at twenty years old I still have the height, weight, and voice of a twelve-year-old. I'm afraid these physical attributes will make it nearly impossible for me to be hired and taken seriously as a high school teacher. Is this a legitimate concern that should cause me to rethink my goals? [more inside]
posted by datarose at 3:48 PM PST - 40 comments
posted by datarose at 3:48 PM PST - 40 comments
Traveling to St. Martin / St. Maarten
St. Martin / St. Maarten filter: My wife and I are vacationing there from Feb. 8 to Feb. 13. Restaurant suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Also interested in general suggestions for things to do/see. [more inside]
posted by Conrad Cornelius o'Donald o'Dell at 3:42 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Conrad Cornelius o'Donald o'Dell at 3:42 PM PST - 5 comments
How to convert designer's Adobe Illustrator files to Drupal templates
I'm a web programmer (LAMP) working on a project where a designer will give me about 30-50 page mockups in Adobe Illustrator, and I'm supposed to build a set of Drupal templates and modules out of them. How do I do so - what's the typical procedure? [more inside]
posted by mistersix at 3:40 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by mistersix at 3:40 PM PST - 11 comments
Please help me solve a maddening problem with Doulos and IPA
Desperate IPA situation! I've opened up an old Word doc that was created using SIL Doulos or SIL IPA93 fonts. These are now defunct. I currently use Doulos SIL and Charis (both unicode, hooray!). The document is substituting certain alphabet characters for much needed IPA symbols. I need to know what those masquerading alphabet characters used to be in IPA. [more inside]
posted by iamkimiam at 3:01 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by iamkimiam at 3:01 PM PST - 10 comments
they took all of our things, now we have no things.
Our car was just robbed while passing through Los Angeles, anyone have any advice? [more inside]
posted by St. Sorryass at 2:49 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by St. Sorryass at 2:49 PM PST - 13 comments
Local Currency in Portland
Portland Filter: I've been reading a lot of Douglas Rushkoff and I'm really into the idea of alternative local currencies (something like Ithaca Hours). Is anyone in Portland, OR working on establishing something here?
Mysterious Autocalls
Help me deal with mysterious automated phone harrassment. [more inside]
Charge me!
If I refused to give the retailer my drivers license when making a purchase with my discover card, what would happen? [more inside]
getting back that loving feeling
Years ago, I met a guy. He was brilliant and creative and successful, and thought I was great. And suddenly, I was. I have never been so productive and creative in my life; I walked around with boundless energy and accomplished huge things with tremendous confidence. I also lost about ten pounds in a few weeks.
Eventually, of course, things changed; you'll be shocked to hear he was less than perfect and it all ended in tears.
But now I think about how I felt right at first and wonder: clearly, it was in me to be that way. Can I recreate that within myself, without some outside person sparking it? I would love to leap out of bed in the mornings and rush to create and accomplish all sorts of things, but don't want it to be giving the credit to someone else--or have it come falling down when the rush of infatuation is over. Is there a way, or is this why people do drugs?
Can I help him anymore than I already have?
My partner is shy AND introverted. I'm suddenly finding myself terrified by thought of spending the rest of my life with the person I know and love because I'm tired of being the "entertainer." I'm exhausted. More inside. [more inside]
Protein Shakes 101
Protein Shakes 101: Give me your protein shake/smoothie tips, tricks, advice and recommendations, especially the best, most delicious recipes you have. [more inside]
posted by booksherpa at 2:08 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by booksherpa at 2:08 PM PST - 27 comments
So Many Estimates So Little Time
Help Me Choose an Electrician. [more inside]
Mouse
Use iPhone as Bluetooth mouse? [more inside]
Damn you text boxes!
Recommendations on a software to produce Structure Charts for software design? [more inside]
How do I contact Neopets?
How do I contact Neopets, preferably via e-mail? [more inside]
Are These Eggs or Something Else?
What the HECK keeps appearing above my dog's butthole? [more inside]
posted by The ____ of Justice at 1:18 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by The ____ of Justice at 1:18 PM PST - 6 comments
Please help me avoid a major marriage crisis
Please help me avoid a major marriage crisis [more inside]
Safe to raise a baby on a concrete floor?
Is it safe to raise a baby in an apartment with a polished concrete floor? [more inside]
posted by Clambone at 1:02 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by Clambone at 1:02 PM PST - 19 comments
Recommend some scholarly articles or publications that extol the strengths and advantages of a multicultural society.
Recommend some scholarly articles or publications that extol the strengths and advantages of a multicultural society. [more inside]
posted by edguardo at 1:01 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by edguardo at 1:01 PM PST - 3 comments
Best recordings of Ligeti's "Etudes for Piano"?
I'm looking for the best recordings of Ligeti's Etudes for Piano. Which are your favorites that I should listen to — or, likewise, avoid?
posted by Blazecock Pileon at 12:57 PM PST - 1 comment
posted by Blazecock Pileon at 12:57 PM PST - 1 comment
Maybe I should say no thanks in song?
Unwanted gift etiquette - What do I do with this thing now? [more inside]
DC Metro area: good food blogs and food restaurants?
DC metro area: good food blogs and food restaurants? [more inside]
Should I be this mad at a social worker's allegations?
Am I wrong to be furious about allegations made by a social worker? [more inside]
Veal meal appeal
How should I cook an entire leg of veal? [more inside]
How can I get a list of "most played songs in the last month"?
How can I get my Mac to tell me what music I've played most in the last month? iTunes seems to only record total play count. I don't want to publish a record of my listening to an online service such as last.fm. OS X 10.6; iTunes 10.
Drano in the dishwasher. Head in my hands.
My husband poured Drano into our dishwasher drain. Are we gonna die? [more inside]
Just how light is Silverlight
Does enabling protected content in Silverlight install anything nasty? [more inside]
posted by still_wears_a_hat at 11:31 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by still_wears_a_hat at 11:31 AM PST - 2 comments
Co-worker from Cairo is stuck here, wants to get in touch with folks back home
Co-worker from Cairo is stuck here with an Egyptian Blackberry that has no service due to the government shutdown of cellular providers; what's the best way to get him un-incommunicado while here in DC? [more inside]
LCD monitor stopped working. Inverter or lights?
HP w2338h LCD monitor screen works for a split second, then goes blank. Inverter or tubes? [more inside]
Tell me about café culture in Montreal...
Where is the best tiramisu in Vancouver?
Vancouverites, where is the best tiramisu in the city? [more inside]
posted by just_ducky at 10:14 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by just_ducky at 10:14 AM PST - 7 comments
what is your favorite sexy music playlist?
sexy.time and music. what is your playlist? [more inside]
posted by anya32 at 9:45 AM PST - 60 comments
posted by anya32 at 9:45 AM PST - 60 comments
Have gold. Want money.
I have gold jewelry I never, ever wear. I live in Philadelphia. I want to sell it. Where do I do it and how does it work? [more inside]
I am looking for Portrait Mode LCD Monitors but having no luck finding many on the web.
I am looking for Portrait Mode LCD Monitors but having no luck finding many on the web. [more inside]
posted by bostonhill at 9:28 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by bostonhill at 9:28 AM PST - 8 comments
I want these ingredients on a justice league of flavor
Perhaps you have the knowledge of some salad-y (i.e., meatless and somewhat easily prepared alongside other dinner items) side dish in which jalapeno, a red pepper, rosemary, and thyme work in harmonious concert. [more inside]
posted by dougmoon at 9:27 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by dougmoon at 9:27 AM PST - 7 comments
publisher reputation
if I'm looking through a library... does being published with Springer Verglag mean that the research is legit, and does being published with Nova Publishers mean that it isn't?
Advice on setting up a TOR public relay
I've recently set up a TOR node as a public relay and have a few questions. [more inside]
Not just about shocking pictures.
How can I put the brakes on?
I'm getting overly excited about meeting someone IRL that I met online. It's not through online dating; however, we're both single and have discovered some significant and unusual commonalities. I'm afraid this might go from zero to 60. I'm not ready. [more inside]
My boyfriend wants to take a break to study for Step 1.
My boyfriend is taking a test at the beginning of March that will pretty much determine his career. (USMLE Step 1) He wants to take a break from our relationship during February to study (i.e. he doesn't want to see me - we'd still talk on the phone.) We have a very strong relationship and have been dating for a year, but I don't feel like this is right. Can you help me put this in perspective? [more inside]
Cause everyone's your friend in Philadelphia / and everything looks beautiful when you're young and silladelphia
PhiladelphiaFilter: Recommend me an awesome place in or near the city to go exploring. Either incredible parks, or incredible buildings, doesn't matter. I'm not looking for shows. (Any location on the Paoli-Thorndale line out of the city's fair play too.) [more inside]
What's Russian for "Metafilter?"
What is Metafilter's equivalent in the non-English-speaking web? [more inside]
How to quit my Homer Simpson related habit?
How do I stop saying, "D'oh" when I do something wrong? [more inside]
Name That Song
NameThatSongFilter: He was telling me to throw my hands in the air, but it wasn't Taio Cruz. [more inside]
posted by LarrenD at 7:46 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by LarrenD at 7:46 AM PST - 6 comments
Intensive driving course = stupid idea?
I have to take two weeks off work in the next two months, and thought it would be a great idea to learn to drive. I've heard of 'intensive courses', which would theorically let you pass the driving test after 40+ hours -- in more or less 7 days.
But! I'm not sure this is a great idea... (more inside) [more inside]
How do I make contact with recent parolees for a radio piece?
I'm looking to interview recent parolees for an independent radio piece. I'm looking for smart, responsible ways to make contact with them or to invite anyone interested in participating to contact me. [more inside]
posted by brynnwood at 5:21 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by brynnwood at 5:21 AM PST - 5 comments
Celebrities on Flickr.
Has Flickr been embraced by any celebrities in the way Twitter has? [more inside]
posted by fire&wings at 5:08 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by fire&wings at 5:08 AM PST - 17 comments
CMobile broadband plans that cover USA & Canada?
Mobile broadband plans that cover USA & Canada? [more inside]
posted by herox at 4:10 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by herox at 4:10 AM PST - 3 comments
Elementary School Science Experiments
I teach a group of 4-6th grade ESL upper intermediate level students in Korea. Once a month, we do a science lesson. I have approximately 40 minutes. I'm looking for tried and true experiments I can do within that time restriction. These have to be something that has a testable hypothesis, not just a demonstration. [more inside]
posted by kathrynm at 3:36 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by kathrynm at 3:36 AM PST - 8 comments
How to fix my shrivelled baby cube tray.
How can I repair the damage I did to this Baby Food Cube Tray. I put it in a steriliser before using it and this caused a number of the cubes of the tray to shrivel inwards seemingly permanently. I not sure if it made from rubber or silicone or a combination. Either way is there any way of repairing it?
The Senses of San Fran
What sort of sensory things - tastes, smells, sounds, you know the deal - are reminiscent or representative of San Francisco? [more inside]
posted by divabat at 12:35 AM PST - 45 comments
posted by divabat at 12:35 AM PST - 45 comments
January 29
What movies and other bits of popular culture are about the Cold War?
What movies and other bits of popular culture are about the Cold War? [more inside]
posted by Addlepated at 10:25 PM PST - 65 comments
posted by Addlepated at 10:25 PM PST - 65 comments
Event listings in Vancouver.
Best events/arts/concerts listings website for Vancouver? Best way to keep myself informed about local events? [more inside]
posted by gursky at 9:42 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by gursky at 9:42 PM PST - 5 comments
This mysterious song is driving me nuts - please help
Interviewee compensation on true crime shows
Do detectives or authority figures get paid for appearing on true crime shows like 'Forensic Files'?
What's the best projector for me?
Any help finding an inexpensive digital projector to meet my home theater needs? [more inside]
identify this architecture
what is the style of architecture of this house? [more inside]
Repainting Glasses: How to?
I just bought new glasses. Yay! They are perfect, except one thing: there is a small purple stripe on each arm, and I've realized that I don't like it. I'd like to paint over the purple, with black. But is it foolish to try to repaint glasses? Is there a reliable method, or business that can do it for me, that my googling hasn't found? [more inside]
posted by demagogue at 6:19 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by demagogue at 6:19 PM PST - 24 comments
This projector blows. Or doesn't.
In search of a new fan for an LCD projector -- we can find it in China, but not in the U.S. [more inside]
posted by rabbitrabbit at 5:51 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by rabbitrabbit at 5:51 PM PST - 7 comments
Secrets of the black and tan?
What are the real keys to pouring a black and tan? [more inside]
posted by madmethods at 5:38 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by madmethods at 5:38 PM PST - 23 comments
Rock and roll Hound Dog Hound Dog
ToonFilter: I remember, when I was very young, watching a cartoon about two bears living in a forest (note: they were not Yogi & Boo-Boo), who scrounged meals off people passing by. The older bear would, when an older couple drove through, make himself look pathetic and starving. When a jalopy full of teenagers drove through, he said "I'll do my Elvis act," whereupon he combed his head fur into a pompadour grabbed a guitar and sang "Hound Dog Hound Dog Rock and Roll Rock and Roll Hound Dog" and was rewarded with a bunch of eats. Has anyone else seen these and if so, what is the title of the short?
posted by jonmc at 5:29 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by jonmc at 5:29 PM PST - 11 comments
Bustelo Instant in the bay area?
Where to find Bustelo Instant in the SF Bay Area? [more inside]
posted by extramundane at 5:17 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by extramundane at 5:17 PM PST - 3 comments
Glare-reducing glasses for indoors?
Does anyone wear clear, glare-reducing glasses indoors? [more inside]
posted by 2ghouls at 5:04 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by 2ghouls at 5:04 PM PST - 10 comments
Yet Another Childhood Book Search
Any ideas for finding this book from my childhood? For a change, I think I remember the title, but I have had no luck googling it or searching rare book sites. [more inside]
posted by virginia_clemm at 4:54 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by virginia_clemm at 4:54 PM PST - 2 comments
Denial of Service: New or Old?
Are denial-of-service attacks a new idea? [more inside]
Looking for Virtual Lincoln Logs
My 4 yr old son loves building structures with blocks. In addition to the real thing, can anyone suggest an online/computer based app that would be interesting/fun/challenging for him to play with? [more inside]
What is the best way to search the internal text of OpenOffice.org's odt files?
What is the best way to search the internal text of OpenOffice.org's odt files? [more inside]
I'm thisclose to breaking my hip on my weekly commute.
Native Angeleno new to DC, and even with my snail-pace shuffle, I am still slipping left and right during my walk to the subway. If you spend a lot of time walking on icy roads, what do you use to gain a stable footing and traction? Online, I've found LL Bean Stabilicers, YakTrax, and select shoes by The North Face that are supposed to have better traction because of "Ice Pick™ temperature-sensitive outsole lugs." Before I spend a bunch of money on any of these, I'd like to know - what do you use that works? Is there some secret snow walk I should know? HELP. [more inside]
posted by invisible ink at 3:36 PM PST - 39 comments
posted by invisible ink at 3:36 PM PST - 39 comments
As Needed Anti-Anxiety Medication In Conjunction With Seroquel
I am wanting to ask my psychiatrist for an as-needed anti-anxiety medication. I'm being treated for bipolar II with Seroquel and am mostly very happy with it. I'd like to be as well-informed as possible when I see the doctor next. [more inside]
posted by MuChao at 3:03 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by MuChao at 3:03 PM PST - 24 comments
Why are you wearing that stupid man suit?
This is for all y'all who are GBLTQQIA-identified (let's use 'queer' for short). Do you find--or how do you find--that living in a non-queer world puts pressure on your intimate relationships and partnerships? [more inside]
PNW Island Camping
What is a beautiful, awesome island campground on Puget Sound? [more inside]
posted by kittensofthenight at 2:24 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by kittensofthenight at 2:24 PM PST - 9 comments
Alaska fishing trip advice needed.
Need recommendations please for an Alaskan fishing trip. [more inside]
posted by gummo at 2:00 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by gummo at 2:00 PM PST - 5 comments
How to port Excel applications to the Web?
What would be the best technology to port simple Excel-based applications to the web? [more inside]
Can you help me improve my graphic design portfolio so I can go to college, please?
I'm a homeschooled high school senior and I'm currently applying to SUNY Purchase, and I'd like some ideas and suggestions for my Graphic Design portfolio. [more inside]
Blogging for dummies
I’m contemplating beginning a health-related blog that will be in part personal blog and in part educational covering issues, treatments, and products related to a medical condition I have. While I will be writing mostly for personal satisfaction, if I were eventually able to make a little money from doing I that would be awesome, and I’m willing to put the time and effort into making that happen. [more inside]
Facebook was never planned to generate revenue; how is Zuckerberg a multi-billionaire?
I feel stupid for not knowing this, but--why would anyone invest $500k in Facebook, when the website was never meant to turn a profit? (Slight spoilers inside) [more inside]
Question About A Georgian Film
This is a question about the ending of a Georgian film titled Street Days. SPOILER ALERT, of course . . . . [more inside]
posted by jason's_planet at 12:46 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by jason's_planet at 12:46 PM PST - 9 comments
Looking for recipes, it's as simple as that
Weekly potluck, need recipes, there are (of course) some restrictions and details that make this snowflaky... [more inside]
posted by patheral at 12:29 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by patheral at 12:29 PM PST - 27 comments
Bizarre Apache/PHP issue.
I have a really weird Apache/PHP problem. Ubuntu 8.04 LTS Server, fairly typical webhosting setup. One of our sites returns 404s randomly through the day, typically late at night, but sometimes in the morning. It'll do this for an hour or two and then start working all on it's own. The other sites are fine. [more inside]
If I could just get my brain around this I would......
Life is unfair, complex, illogical, closed ended, open ended, difficult, and when _____ happens, I try to think my way out of it until it hurts. Effective tools for limiting obsessive thinking? [more inside]
Best coffeeshops/bars for telecommuting in the Twin Cities
Got a new job working from home. Looking for a cozy, appropriate coffeeshop/bar to work from in the Twin Cities a couple of times a week. Requirements below! [more inside]
Help me decide on Macbook Air 11 inch or 13 inch
Help me decide on Macbook Air 11 inch or 13 inch [more inside]
posted by Yunani at 11:16 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by Yunani at 11:16 AM PST - 26 comments
How does Lionel Logue sound Aussie in The King's Speech?
What features mark Geoffrey Rush's character in The King's Speech as being Australian? [more inside]
posted by Gordafarin at 11:16 AM PST - 32 comments
posted by Gordafarin at 11:16 AM PST - 32 comments
Question on re-publishing Public Domain books.
What's stopping me laying out the text of these top PD books using a new PD font, designing my own covers and (occasionally) internal illustrations, and re-selling them via places like lulu.com?
Just seems a good way to practice my design / layout skills and maybe turn a profit.
Thoughts?
Where to buy Jacquot chocolates in the USA?
Does anyone know where in the USA I can buy Jacquot brand chocolates (preferably their Easter candy)? [more inside]
Working untethered iOS 4.2.1 jailbreak for iPhone 4?
Does an untethered jailbreak for iPhone 4 running iOS 4.2.1 currently exist, and if so, does it work? There seems to be more than the usual amount of confusion about this on the sites that generally announce and host such software.
Soviet/Russian Empire comic with Airships?
Can you help me find a vaguely remembered comic? [more inside]
posted by Sustainable Chiles at 10:28 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by Sustainable Chiles at 10:28 AM PST - 2 comments
wity text call out
A friend, sent me a text that she in a work "retreat" all day it is really dulll and painfully boring. Please help me think of clever texts to send that are witty and will crack a smile.
posted by jennstra at 10:28 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by jennstra at 10:28 AM PST - 9 comments
What the Hell is a Sunrise Party anyway?
This is my first askme and naturally it's about a book I read as a kid. I must have read it in the late 70's so the book could be older. [more inside]
What is a Monk's favourite food?
What food does Mr Monk eat? [more inside]
Will Beethoven roll over in his grave at the sight of jeans?
Going to see an NSO performance at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC tonight. Does it matter what I wear? [more inside]
posted by the foreground at 10:08 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by the foreground at 10:08 AM PST - 13 comments
"Could not validate this combination of email address and password."
[Gmail filter] I am trying to import all my stuff (mail, contacts, folders) from Yahoo to Gmail but I have encountered an error and can't find the solution anywhere. Help, please? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? [more inside]
Save my neck from iPad on treadmill pains!
Can anyone point me to an ipad mount for my treadmill? [more inside]
Copyright infringement letter
Back in 2002 I reblogged a story from CNN on a personal, non-commercial blog. I included a photograph that came with the story. Today I received a nastygram (at my work address) from the photographer saying I violated his copyright, with an invoice for about $1600. I took down the photo immediately. Now what? I am in the U.S. and the photographer is in Germany, if that makes any difference.
Why would I lactate if I'm not pregnant?
I am not pregnant, and yet I'm suddenly lactating in both breasts. Help? [more inside]
How do I support my academic-wannabe boyfriend?
My boyfriend is on the academic job market this year, and (surprise) it's not going too well. How do I support him? [more inside]
Jewelry -- best materials and makers?
school me on high-end jewelry? [more inside]
Cheap Dr Dre Beats
I want some Dr. Dre Beats. I found a site that sells them for almost 40% lower than Amazon. Is it a scam? [more inside]
posted by shew at 7:54 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by shew at 7:54 AM PST - 15 comments
Where can I buy a Vassar tee shirt in Manhattan today?
Is there anyplace I can buy a Vassar tee shirt in Manhattan today?
(needs to be authentic; size L (male))
Other uses for my yogurt maker?
Is there any use for my yogurt maker other than making yogurt? Or do I just keep the 8 plastic cups with lids and throw out the heating unit?
Our landlord is being foreclosed on.
Our landlord is being foreclosed on; do we need to be doing anything at this point to maximize our chances of (a) not having to leave before our lease is up and (b) getting our deposit back? [more inside]
Where to: learning to drive in NYC
I am learning to drive. I need good places near NYC to practice. [more inside]
posted by sciencegeek at 6:56 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by sciencegeek at 6:56 AM PST - 11 comments
I am not an idiot or a child. I am a professional.
How to advance out of a receptionist position? [more inside]
Flatiron Building History
Last weekend, I found out that my boyfriend's grandmother worked in my office building 57 or so years ago, for about six months, as a secretary for "the first sofa bed company in the United States." (It was their showroom.) Now, the Flatiron offices are entirely occupied by two companies, but then, it held many different small businesses. How can I find out where in the building her office was located? I'd love to take her there sometime so she can see it again.
Sheet options for a waterbed?
Where can I get high-quality waterbed sheets - Or get regular sheets to stay on a waterbed? [more inside]
You mean Paul McCartney was in a band before Wings?
"You mean Paul McCartney was in a band before Wings?" I'm looking for a modern equivalent to this phrase, meant to express the youthful ignorance of history, even very significant history. Especially when such ignorance surfaces in a way that's jarring to folks who were there. [more inside]
posted by Myself at 5:26 AM PST - 92 comments
posted by Myself at 5:26 AM PST - 92 comments
Pilot light help?
Help me not loose my dream job before Ive even started!
My us non immigrant work visa was temporarily refused under section 221(g). I cant work out how to do anything about it. [more inside]
Moist is a horrible word
My new dehumidifier has me curious...how many gallons of water are in the air in my building at a given temp and relative humidity? Plus a couple of related questions. [more inside]
posted by maxwelton at 3:14 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by maxwelton at 3:14 AM PST - 6 comments
Lost cause?
lemony, lemony, lemony nuns
In the film Black Narcissus, the nuns are referred to directly with a formal address that sounds like "lemony." What is it? You can hear Joseph say it here three times very clearly, at 5:15 and forward. It is used for all the nuns.
posted by Ambrosia Voyeur at 12:00 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Ambrosia Voyeur at 12:00 AM PST - 10 comments
January 28
How do you find more meaningful work to do AT work?
How do you find more meaningful work to do AT work? [more inside]
posted by matticulate at 10:15 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by matticulate at 10:15 PM PST - 16 comments
Published research on the development of sexual fantasies
I'm wondering if there exists a published timeline that explains all the psychological changes before, during, and after puberty in regards to sexual fantasies. [more inside]
Chumbywumba
So how's the Chumby, now that it's been around a while?
Are there other control-freak customizable alarm clocks? [more inside]
Longest and shortest songs ever performed on Letterman?
Looking for the longest and shortest songs ever performed live on the Late Show with David Letterman.
How to get in touch with my birth mother?
I am looking for advice about how to get in touch with my birth mother. I have contact information for other biological family members, whom I have never met. [more inside]
A Dog Tag in Greek Characters
Where can I get a pet ID tag engraved with a Greek girls' name? [more inside]
What is this title sequence?!
Help Egypt communicate
Egypt has apparently "shut down" their Internet. This says that they shut down DNS, which suggests that "shut down the Internet" is a bit of an overstatement and that such a thing might not be possible.
Who knows more about how this "shutdown" is working and, more importantly, how can we help these people communicate?
Mazel Tov! It's a mezuzah!
Mezuzah hanging ceremony - What's an appropriate gift? [more inside]
posted by neurodoc at 8:06 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by neurodoc at 8:06 PM PST - 9 comments
Who even wears wodden headphones these days?
Movie filter: Looking for a movie that came on TV (maybe the Disney channel) somewhere around '86. The only thing remembered is that there was a character who wore headphones (wooden?) that had birds on either side (or inside?)and maybe he/she was a cat or cat-like... and maybe a castle in the sky?
posted by MayNicholas at 6:16 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by MayNicholas at 6:16 PM PST - 5 comments
Who was that "goofy" local celebrity in Portland, OR?
i'm looking for any info (website? videos?) on a local celebrity (white male in his early 20s) in the Portland OR area that promoted a (medical marijuana?) delivery service. i believe he did some kind of goofy promotion that made him recognizable on the streets in the last two years.
I like 30 Rock, I watch 30 Rock... how hard could it be to get ON 30 Rock?
I like 30 Rock, I watch 30 Rock... how hard could it be to get ON 30 Rock? [more inside]
posted by darkgroove at 5:07 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by darkgroove at 5:07 PM PST - 19 comments
How does the sudden departure of a person from a group of friends influence the mood of the rest?
How does the sudden departure of a person from a group of friends influence the mood of the rest? Or: Is it wrong to simply leave if you don't feel like partying? [more inside]
posted by Triton at 5:00 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by Triton at 5:00 PM PST - 12 comments
I grew up. Help me prove it.
I'm going back to a job I hated, and want to get along better this time around. Seeking mind-hacks, specific behaviors, or little tasks that I can consciously do throughout the day- anything to make it feel like a new environment, and help me adjust my behavior. [more inside]
What glue should I use?
Plastic laminated label on glass bottle, which glue to use? Please help! [more inside]
Inexpensive all-clad 4-Quart saute pan or rank impostor?
Is the "All Clad Stainless Steel 4-Quart Brown and Braise Pan" ($120 at Amazon) the same as the "All-Clad Stainless-Steel 4-Quart Saute Pan" ($225), just with a different lid? One reviewer says it's exactly the same, but the other reviewer says it has the diameter of their "3-quart saute pan" ($200), and is deeper. Who's right? And why is it so much less expensive than either of the sauté pans? Is it the accent aigu? I like the domed lid and the low price, but mostly want the large evenly-heating expanse of bare metal you get from All Clad. My turn-ons include braising turkey thighs and long walks on the beach.
One hopes it has to do with a poker game between governors...
Why is there a small piece of Connecticut in Massachusetts? [more inside]
posted by Golfhaus at 4:10 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by Golfhaus at 4:10 PM PST - 15 comments
How do I stop Twitter from hijacking keyboard shortcuts in Firefox?
How do I stop Twitter from hijacking keyboard shortcuts in Firefox? [more inside]
posted by Flunkie at 3:52 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by Flunkie at 3:52 PM PST - 3 comments
What am I now?
I recently became a homemaker without kids, and I'm feeling weird about it. [more inside]
Getting her over the edge
How do I get her off? She rarely orgasms, and I feel like I'm letting her down. NSFW. [more inside]
Need a contract to licence my artwork
I'm licencing out some artwork to be sold on shirts and need a decent free example contract to work from. [more inside]
Les Jours Tristes
Concert Advice: Yann Tiersen (previously) will be playing two nights in NYC in February. The first show will be an "unplugged set with orchestra," while the second will be with the "regular band." I can only attend one of these shows. Help me decide which. [more inside]
posted by schmod at 1:26 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by schmod at 1:26 PM PST - 5 comments
I was thinking cans of tomato soup, but that may be too esoteric...
I'm not much of a sports fan (or a cook), but we have been invited to a Super Bowl party at my brother's place. He's a big Steelers fan, and I want to bring food that says "Pittsburgh." [more inside]
posted by JoanArkham at 1:17 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by JoanArkham at 1:17 PM PST - 25 comments
Pecans!
My boss just gave me a gallon zip-lock bag full of shelled pecans. I'm guessing there's at least 4 cups of pecans in there. Short of pecan pie, what can I make with them?
posted by msconduct at 1:05 PM PST - 32 comments
posted by msconduct at 1:05 PM PST - 32 comments
Kindle: How can I skip through pages quickly?
Kindle: How can I skip through pages quickly? It's driving me crazy. [more inside]
Please help translate these sentence from a short story by Peter Watts
In the short story "Malak" by Peter Watts, what is the language and meaning of these two sentences? [more inside]
Don't slip into that great dark footer…
A menu using the CSS "fixed" property stays in place as it should on this page, except when the browser window is smaller than my gloriously large screen allows. Then menu disappears behind the footer as one scrolls to the bottom. [more inside]
Name my blog babby
Ham radio 101, please
Please tell me about ham radio. This thread on the blue about the protests in Egypt contains a number of comments about ham radio and its utility in situations where the Internet is unavailable. Assume I know nothing about equipment or the process of becoming an operator (because this is true). [more inside]
Weather along the west coast in March?
In late March, I'm going to drive from Seattle to Los Angeles via 101 and 1 (hugging the coast as closely as I can while staying on highways). Are there any spots along that route which have the potential for bad weather? [more inside]
The symbol G
What does 1 G€ mean? I think it's 1 billion Euros, but I never use the symbol G and it's hard to find online. [more inside]
Rat out a plagerist?
A grad school friend of mine submitted a short story for a major literary magazine competition and won. It also seems she plagiarized the work. I'm not sure how to handle this or her subsequent behavior. [more inside]
Honeymoon Help!
Looking for budget honeymoon ideas. [more inside]
posted by tessalations999 at 11:35 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by tessalations999 at 11:35 AM PST - 20 comments
If I'm limiting my carbs to 20-30 a day, how much should I factor in my overall calorie intake?
DietFilter! I want to lose 15-20 pounds by this autumn. If I'm limiting my carbs to 20-30 a day, how much should I factor in my overall calorie intake? [more inside]
posted by Viola at 11:27 AM PST - 31 comments
posted by Viola at 11:27 AM PST - 31 comments
access to trustworthy medical diagnosis for boy from Tajikistan
My relatives need some advice - a sick nephew in Tajikistan does not have access to trustworthy medical diagnosis. [more inside]
Recommend any of these NJ psychiatrists?
I have a list of psychiatrists my insurance will cover, but I don’t have good resources for a referral; All the doctors I know are in NYC and my plan is almost exclusively NJ. I have no out of network coverage. So...I know this is kind of a longshot, but does anyone have feedback on any of these psychiatrists (links inside)? [more inside]
Cognitive Linguistics Reading List
Can you help me create an Independent Reading list on cognitive linguistics? [more inside]
Help me subscribe to the Dean!
Can you help me find the address of the rss feed for Robert Christgau's blog, Expert Witness? I've tried fiddling around with the url, but nothing seems to work. If there really is no feed, is there some 3rd party tool which I could use to make one? Thanks. [more inside]
posted by bluefly at 10:49 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by bluefly at 10:49 AM PST - 5 comments
Today's poi is no longer "broke da mouth."
Why is it almost impossible to find older, fermented poi in Hawaii? [more inside]
What's the best Mexican cookbook!
What is your favourite authentic Mexican food cookbook? [more inside]
posted by geodave at 10:08 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by geodave at 10:08 AM PST - 14 comments
Discount Perfume Online?
Are online discount perfume retailers legit? [more inside]
Mark of the Web. When to use?
Mark of the Web - I am confused. I'm making a site that will be delivered via CD-Rom as an option (for offline use, contains a lot of video and some javascript). It seems MoTW is necessary. Is that right? [more inside]
Otto fails. Powershot help needed.
My Canon PowerShot SX10IS is used pretty much always on auto. I need to get a shot tonight and auto won't cut it. Success is way, way impossible without help. [more inside]
Anyone recognize an obscure Show Tune?
In Bob & Ray's soap opera parody "Mary Backstayge, Noble Wife" the characters put on a show, and during one rehearsal a musical number is played, called "In Your Hat". It's obviously an original cast recording from some obscure musical, but what? Google returns no results except for references to the Bob & Ray usage itself. The lyrics are odd and the meter is strange, and the featured male singer sings off-key several times, but its no amateur production, as it has a full orchestra and chorus. Can anyone recognize it from the lyrics below? [more inside]
Easiest way to broadcast my slides?
What's the easiest way to live-stream a slideshow presentation so that someone else can see it via the internet? Audio will be over the phone. The main thing is that I'd need to advance the slides myself, rather than saying "next" every 6 seconds. Windows or Linux solutions acceptable, freeware/open source preferred. [more inside]
posted by chrisamiller at 9:40 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by chrisamiller at 9:40 AM PST - 7 comments
Spreadsheet Data Sorting
Excel Spreadsheet - AutoMagically re-arrange data from one sheet to many based upon Alphabet? [more inside]
posted by DrtyBlvd at 9:39 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by DrtyBlvd at 9:39 AM PST - 7 comments
WTF is http://paper.li good for?
I'm not The Hulk. Really. I promise.
Got my student evals back, and all my students seem to think I'm angry all the time. [more inside]
What is "winter resort casual wear"?
What is "winter resort casual wear"? I have been awarded a trip (by my company) to Aspen CO in Februrary at the St. Regis. I'm told the attire is winter resort casual, but I don't know what this means. I'm not a skier, but I am a Googler, and all I find is resort casual, which seems to indicate warmer climate destinations, or mountain casual. Nothing for winter resort casual. Help me (and my wife) understand what not to wear.
What's the right time to start LDR?
I met a lovely young lady at dinner with a mutual friend last week, and am pretty sure there were sparks flying.
The downside? She was only in town for vacation, and left the next day to head home to the coast.
The upside? She's moving to town at the end of May. [more inside]
Green eyed monster strikes again
Practical advice for dealing with jealousy towards one particular person? Or, how does one move from love to friendship? Sorry, whole plate-o-beans inside. [more inside]
In search of sweatproof Bluetooth headphones
I need reasonably good, sweatproof Bluetooth headphones for running. [more inside]
I need a clarification regarding bonds and rents
Yesterday, Mike Konczal (rortybomb) wrote the following, "The graduating class of 2011 will enter a brutal job market that will hurt its ability to be rewarded for its labor, and thus lead a full life, for at least a decade. A note to these graduates: take comfort that you must “endure” this suffering in order to placate invisible bond vigilantes and protect rentier income." What is the rentier income he is talking about? Is he saying that bond holders, generally, are rentiers?
posted by Hypnotic Chick at 9:06 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by Hypnotic Chick at 9:06 AM PST - 14 comments
Why do restaurants expect people to reuse their dirty utensils?
At many restaurants, after the starter course is finished, the waiter will remove my dirty knife and fork from the plate, and leave them for me to use with my main course. I dislike this, and usually will ask for a clean knife and fork for the next course.
My question is: what is the thinking behind this? The added cost I would think is trivial, and it just seems really weird to expect people to eat a new course with food from the last course on the utensils. Is there some financial aspect to putting more utensils through the dishwasher that I'm missing?
Can I Port a POTS line to Google Voice?
I know I can port a cell number to Google Voice, but can I port a POTS line to Google Voice? [more inside]
Antiqing in PA
Antique and furniture road trip through PA. Where should we go? [more inside]
Is simultaneous online screenplay collaboration possible?
Is simultaneous online screenplay collaboration possible? [more inside]
posted by Jonathan Harford at 8:34 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by Jonathan Harford at 8:34 AM PST - 5 comments
Is it worth trying antidepressants yet again?
Is it worth trying antidepressants yet again, or should I give up on the idea of medicinal assistance in favour of therapy alone? (Very long special snowflake details inside) [more inside]
Resigned to being resigned
I wrote a letter of resignation, and asked my boss to countersign it - he refused to sign it, saying "this is not the way we do things in Japan". True story? What are alternative ways to make sure I have a copy for my own reference? [more inside]
Where is two way mirror glass sold in San Diego?
Where can I get two way mirror glass in San Diego? [more inside]
posted by albernathy0 at 8:16 AM PST - 1 comment
posted by albernathy0 at 8:16 AM PST - 1 comment
Java or .Net for a new dev team?
I work for an established technical company moving into the web space and we need to decide whether we're going to use Java or .Net for an emerging web platform. Where can I find non-frothing arguments from reputable sources? [more inside]
Can we make our landlord repaint our steps?
Whoa whoa whoa! Can we make our landlord repaint our concrete porch and front steps? [more inside]
Wanted: Free Birdcall MP3s
I'm looking for free birdcall and birdsong files on the internet that I can download. [more inside]
posted by wabashbdw at 8:04 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by wabashbdw at 8:04 AM PST - 9 comments
Why doesn't my netbook want to use its entire screen anymore?
My netbook seems to think its monitor is 3/4 its actual size. Wha? [more inside]
Where can I relax outside of, but nearby, New York City?
I need to get out of Manhattan and spend a weekend in a quiet place specializing in relaxation, meditation and massage. I don't want to travel more than an hour. I have no car. Cost isn't an issue. I just need sanity & isolation. Where to go? [more inside]
xps vs. optiplex
Any major difference between optiplex and xps? I'm getting quotes 3 basic machines, 2 power user machines and 1 power user laptop for a small non-profit. They gave me the first quotes and they ran pretty basic configurations, intel duo processors, all optiplexes... i went to the small business website and mades some amazing computers, XPS's with much better specs, and around the same price points (i5 or i7 processors). The dell rep just emailed me and said that xps's are gaming machines, not really for business... any thoughts? [more inside]
Is there a website that lists films by the number of awards or nominations won by year?
Is there a website that lists films by the number of awards or nominations won by year? [more inside]
Amputation is sometimes a tempting option
Should I exercise after a vicious calf cramp? [more inside]
posted by L'Estrange Fruit at 7:22 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by L'Estrange Fruit at 7:22 AM PST - 10 comments
How to negotiate a lateral salary when everyone wants to cut it?
How to negotiate salary when everyone wants to cut it? [more inside]
posted by stormpooper at 7:13 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by stormpooper at 7:13 AM PST - 23 comments
What do you use to carry your earbuds?
What do you use to carry your earbuds? [more inside]
Green and gold cocktails! Go Pack Go!
Superbowl-themed cocktails! I need recipes for delicious green-and-gold or black-and-yellow mixed drinks. [more inside]
posted by Vibrissa at 7:01 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by Vibrissa at 7:01 AM PST - 13 comments
What information on a teacher website?
What information do you want on your kid's teacher's website? [more inside]
posted by jmd82 at 6:44 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by jmd82 at 6:44 AM PST - 18 comments
Learning to let things go...
How do I not stew over negative interactions with other people? [more inside]
posted by the other side at 6:30 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by the other side at 6:30 AM PST - 26 comments
I'd like to do a little reading first, then talk to the professional.
Career moves and taxes question: Need recommendations for resources that I can read to help me understand how my tax situation changes a) due to career-related educational expenses and b) when I start consulting. Also need a CPA in Chicago who will help me sort through these issues. [more inside]
posted by Tehhund at 6:18 AM PST - 1 comment
posted by Tehhund at 6:18 AM PST - 1 comment
Is Alpha Chi worth anything?
Is membership in the Alpha Chi honor society worth anything? [more inside]
Best Southern Food near Columbia SC
What are the best southern restaurants (barbecue, fried chicken, etc.) in and around Columbia, S.C.? Willing to take a day trip if it's worth it.
DIY Plumbing Advice??
Plumbing question! I'm considering moving into a new workshop/studio space, price and location is perfect, the big downside being there is no toilet.
It will basically just be me (and occasionally a few visiting friends who come to have a few beers) using the space. There is water and a sink in the space and I'm certainlay not considering using the sink! But, would it be possible to set up a urinal to go down the same set of pipes as the sink? I'm thinking - 'It ends up in the same place right!'
But maybe someone in the know could tell me on a scale of 1 - 5 whether this is: Fine, A little gross, Gross, Really gross, or Disgusting... If this is off the table, are there any other solutions?
posted by halcorp at 4:51 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by halcorp at 4:51 AM PST - 22 comments
Should I partition really big PostgreSQL tables?
Is it worth partitioning big (>1.5TB) tables in PostgreSQL? Most partitioning stuff seems to be based on the idea of sequential data, where older data is moved off onto secondary hardware or something, but this data is all equally important. I can't figure out if partitioning would be a win when all rows are equally likely to be accessed. If it makes a difference, most queries will access only one row, but multiple row queries will span multiple partitions regardless of the partitioning criteria I choose.
Tom & Jerry (Not S & G)
Should we do something about mice living in our walls? [more inside]
posted by Mertonian at 3:43 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by Mertonian at 3:43 AM PST - 17 comments
What's the required cash and carry of losing the keys to your apartment?
What would be the average cost to get a locksmith to come over in the middle of the night to help me get into my house in a suburb close to the CBD in Melbourne, Australia after I lost my keys? Additionally, what do I need to prove that I'm the actual tenant of the apartment? [more inside]
Homing Beacon
We're moving to Brecon, in Wales. What's it like? Anything that I should know? [more inside]
How to push an iPhone app?
My company iPhone app is now live. What do I need to make sure I don't forget when it comes to getting the right people to know about it? [more inside]
posted by man down under at 1:25 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by man down under at 1:25 AM PST - 6 comments
January 27
Cheapest online storage?
What is the hands-down cheapest way to store a large amount of data online: say 100GB with say 100GB transfer per month?
Bandwidth and transfer limit aren't a priority as long as media files can be streamed right away any time.
Why? Because we would all like to put our music collections online.
The lowest I've found is about 10 cents per gigabyte.
Math and Crime
I've been asked to teach a week at a summer university. Help me to design the most awesome computer science/discrete math course ever. [more inside]
posted by mathemagician at 11:30 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by mathemagician at 11:30 PM PST - 7 comments
A fun laptop based activity for Gr. 3/4s?
Teacher advice: Looking for a fun/educational activity to do with a grade 3/4 class that can be completed in less than a day. We have 10 laptops and wifi connectivity. [more inside]
Can you recommend a book on the history of belief in reincarnation?
Can you recommend a survey of religious/spiritual conceptions of reincarnation? Group A thought it might go like this, group B thought this. I'm not looking for attempts to prove/disprove its existence empirically. I'm curious about the similarities and differences in ideas about reincarnation shared by large groups of people.
Throw away printed PDFs?
If you're an academic and/or grad student and you've printed out reams and reams of PDFs b/c they're easier to read that way... is it worth keeping them all, just for reference, even if they don't seem immediately applicable to your current projects? Or is an electronic copy enough and can the unwieldy stacks of paper go off to recycling without regret?
"And if you ain't into that, we don't give a damn"... really?
What are all the country songs that make reference to the differences between country living and city living (particularly those songs mentioning the city life in a negative way)? [more inside]
Thundersnow more common in NYC?
Is "thundersnow" more common in New York City, specifically Queens and Brooklyn? [more inside]
Who writes the horoscopes?
Do magazines and newspapers hire actual astrologers to write their horoscopes, or do they just make them up? [more inside]
Who is that backing guitarist?
Who is playing guitar in the background of the MTV Alice in Chains Unplugged? How much heavy lifting is he doing? [more inside]
Can anyone help me identify this video game controller for a friend? He lived in Armenia and its probably from 1996-2002.
Can anyone help me identify this video game controller for a friend? He lived in Armenia and its probably from 1996-2002. [more inside]
Free/cheap anger management groups in New York City?
Are there any free, AA-type support groups/meetings for people dealing with anger management in New York City? [more inside]
Are there any good looking fashions for an overweight guy?
Are there any good looking fashions for an overweight guy? [more inside]
Tactical nuclear strike is the NEXT option
I hear the pitter-patter of little feet. No, there's no BabyCres on the way. Rather, we have mice, or some sort of animal, in our ceiling. Halp. [more inside]
posted by supercres at 8:31 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by supercres at 8:31 PM PST - 9 comments
Not as hard as coming out, but still not easy
[Queer-filter] How do you cope with the ambient heterosexism of everyday life? [more inside]
posted by zahava at 7:19 PM PST - 37 comments
posted by zahava at 7:19 PM PST - 37 comments
Maxtors and Macs
How can I read a Maxtor OneTouch drive on a Mac? [more inside]
Why does my vision keep getting worse?
Help me with some PlayTime Learning Activities For Puppies!
I've been raising dogs for most of my life but this is my first time having a solo large breed puppy in an urban environment. [more inside]
posted by snsranch at 6:58 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by snsranch at 6:58 PM PST - 7 comments
title transfer fraud?
Is this fraud involving a title transfer? [more inside]
Help me fit in with football fans?
I'm a guy, I don't follow football at all, but a friend has invited me to his Super Bowl party. How do I attend without it being awkward? [more inside]
posted by indubitable at 6:38 PM PST - 42 comments
posted by indubitable at 6:38 PM PST - 42 comments
Best bets in Bellevue?
I'll be in Bellevue, WA for a conference over President's Day weekend. What are the best places to eat/ drink/ grab a cup of coffee and sit/ ???? in the area? [more inside]
posted by charmedimsure at 6:32 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by charmedimsure at 6:32 PM PST - 9 comments
Get Us Out Of Here!
Due concerns about the US's economic situation and disillusionment with its foreign and domestic policies, my boyfriend and I are considering moving to another country, and we're looking for suggestions where, and how to do it. [more inside]
Sudden eyesight / vision weirdness. Can I wait for a recurrence before worrying too much?
Sudden eyesight / vision weirdness. Can I wait for a recurrence before worrying too much? [more inside]
Do dogs' teeth get dirty faster after having them cleaned the first time?
Do dogs' teeth get dirty faster after having them cleaned the first time? [more inside]
posted by atm at 5:06 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by atm at 5:06 PM PST - 6 comments
Which summer internship should I choose?
Please help me assess two possible summer internship opportunities - NYC private equity or more interesting stuff abroad? [more inside]
posted by masters2010 at 4:49 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by masters2010 at 4:49 PM PST - 14 comments
At least I was paid for a week's worth of work.
My name is listed in the acknowledgment section of a science protocols book where the authors thank me for assistance and advice. The sections that I wrote ended up being reduced to a few sentences, and I was not listed as an author despite a promise of inclusion. Would it be appropriate to include that on my otherwise skimpy CV, or would that be considered tacky?
Do I need specific rechargeable batteries for the Magic Mouse?
Do I need a specific kind of rechargeable batteries for Apple's Magic Mouse? [more inside]
What does 'arch support' in shoes even do?
What does 'arch support' in shoes do and why do I need it? [more inside]
Funny Stories about Famous People
What is your favorite short anecdote about a famous and/or influential historical personage? [more inside]
Help us plan our vacation in Mexico
Help us plan our vacation in Mexico [more inside]
Help identify this mystery watercolor
Completing an affidavit for a friend's custody hearing
How do I best complete an affidavit to support a friend who is seeking custody of her child? [more inside]
Please share the secrets of the Microsoft interview process.
Do you work at Microsoft? Please share the secrets of the Microsoft interview process. Because it's not working for me. [more inside]
Can I repeat data from one record on all records in a mail merge?
Looking for a word/excel mail merge trick that may not exist. Basically, what I'm looking to do is put information from the header row itself into the merge document so that it appears in the merge for each other record. [more inside]
posted by robverb at 1:46 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by robverb at 1:46 PM PST - 4 comments
How can I get untrap a trapped nerve and stop it getting trapped again?
So googling my symptoms tells me that I have a trapped / pinched nerve in my neck. Ouch!
I know, YANM doctor / chiropractor / physio / osteopath, but I'm hoping you can give me some advice anyway... [more inside]
posted by finding.perdita at 1:45 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by finding.perdita at 1:45 PM PST - 15 comments
It's time for your quarterly new boss
New boss, reorg after way too much chaos. How do I stay unemotional/not bitter? And keep from freaking out? And keep my job? [more inside]
Be careful what you ask for, you just might get it.
How do you get over having to ask for what you want in a relationship? [more inside]
Is there a script I can follow?
How can I learn to be (or at least fake being) passionate about things when I'm happiest doing nothing? [more inside]
Opinions needed on an Atlanta neighbor I may be moving to
I'm considering subletting a home in the East Lake Meadows area of Atlanta, between the two major golf courses. I realize that this area was once extremely crime-ridden and poor, and was wondering if anyone could speak to the safety of the area today? What about the surround neighborhoods, if I were to be going to Midtown, Decatur, etc.? Thanks
How do I go about contacting someone who has apparently confused my email address with her own?
Someone out there in internet-land with a first initial & last name somewhat similar to my own is apparently operating under the mistaken presumption that my gmail address is hers. I'm starting to get regular emails from her magazine subscriptions, her car dealership's service desk, etc. and I'd like it all to stop. I'd email her about the problem except, well, like her, I don't know her email address. A google search has failed to come up with anything promising. What are my options here? Have you had a similar situation that you resolved, and if so, how did you do it? [more inside]
Best book for running a small business
Please recommend a “how to run a small business” book, but how to think about it (not the technical aspects). [more inside]
posted by Wolfster at 1:15 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Wolfster at 1:15 PM PST - 8 comments
Take me past the powers of paint!
Free or very low cost image editing software? [more inside]
posted by saradarlin at 1:09 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by saradarlin at 1:09 PM PST - 24 comments
The sparkles in my eyes
YANMO, but my opthamologist thinks I'm crazy and my symptoms are persistent and freaky. Maybe you can give me some idea of what's going on with my eyes, or at least if I need to be worried about it? [more inside]
What is this about?
I just came across this; it was a banner ad on a site that was linked to from a comment here. [more inside]
posted by dubold at 1:07 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by dubold at 1:07 PM PST - 3 comments
How to reduce cardio effects of caffeine?
Is there a way to help reduce my heart rate after it gets all ramped up from drinking caffeine? Lately I've noticed that whenever I drink even a small cup of black tea my heart starts to beat rapidly a few hours later and I feel a lot of pressure in my chest, like my heart is trying to beat faster but there's a rubber band around it. The sensation is similar to panic or running, but I don't feel panicky in my head. Aside from obviously avoiding caffeine, will doing something like drinking tons of water help calm me down faster than just waiting it out?
posted by ShadePlant at 1:07 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by ShadePlant at 1:07 PM PST - 15 comments
Where to rent in Houston?
Houston Filter: The Mrs. and I are moving to Houston, and would like suggestions as to which neighborhoods to look at for renting an apartment or house. We want something safe, and with a reasonable commute to Texas Medical Center. [more inside]
posted by neutralmojo at 1:02 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by neutralmojo at 1:02 PM PST - 12 comments
The problem that has no name...still.
How much time, on average, do you spend doing housework every day? [more inside]
Any tips on market research for a training business?
I am considering running training courses in software. How can I research the need for this locally? [more inside]
posted by zingzangzung at 12:57 PM PST - 1 comment
posted by zingzangzung at 12:57 PM PST - 1 comment
What should I do to set up an XP user profile for a little kid to experiment with?
What should I do to set up an XP user profile for a little kid to experiment with? [more inside]
Help me identify this toy!
Help me identify this toy and how it works. It's a wooden head on the end of a red dowel, about five inches long in total. Two shallow grooves are cut into the dowel, and there's a short loop of elastic with a bead on it looped through a hole in the dowel. There's also a loop of elastic about eight feet long (i.e. in circumference) with a slightly bigger wooden bead attached to it, although there's a slim possibility that this isn't related to the head part. [more inside]
How to interview with those you will be managing?
I landed a second interview with a manufacturing company that I'd really like to work for. I am meeting with three potential direct reports who will be interviewing me (I'm applying to be their boss). What are some good questions to ask to help win them over? [more inside]
I always seem to like the Men's styles better, hmph.
Is it okay for dogs to eat eggs?
Chest of mystery
So I have to restore this small chest which is no big deal, but I have no idea what it actually is. [more inside]
Should I change my plans to vacation in Egypt given the recent protests?
I had been planning a vacation to Egypt this year. The news of protests has me a bit spooked; is it unwise to travel to Egypt this April/May? If so, any suggestions for other international destinations as a good alternative? [more inside]
posted by lychee at 12:19 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by lychee at 12:19 PM PST - 18 comments
Is it a mistake to miss being 'cool' at 30?
Is it a mistake to miss being 'cool' at 30? [more inside]
posted by kitcat at 12:04 PM PST - 56 comments
posted by kitcat at 12:04 PM PST - 56 comments
Hiking the Appalachian Trail with my dog - a 2-part question
Hiking the Appalachian Trail with my dog - a 2-part question [more inside]
posted by PepperMax at 11:50 AM PST - 30 comments
posted by PepperMax at 11:50 AM PST - 30 comments
NO! NO! NO!
Dog behavior resources? [more inside]
a little bit goes a long way if you do it every day
I am a big fan of consistency- the rewards that can be reaped by simply doing something often over a long period of time are like slow motion magic. Please tell me about some of the things that you do for a few minutes a day to reap mega rewards in the future. [more inside]
US Presidents Lining Up (I Think)
I'm looking for a country music song. All I can remember is the artist, male, singing about the presidents of the US. If can remember correctly they were lining up and at a funeral (but, I could be wrong). Any suggestions as to what song it was?
posted by nam3d at 11:04 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by nam3d at 11:04 AM PST - 7 comments
How does a librarian ask for a full time job?
How does a librarian ask for a full time job? Yes, I know I'm very lucky to have work at all! [more inside]
posted by Isingthebodyelectric at 11:02 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by Isingthebodyelectric at 11:02 AM PST - 12 comments
Help me chill out.
I get irritated fairly easily (by coworkers, loud chewers, cats, etc.), and don't always respond in the best way. I'd like to be less irritated in general, but I also want to be able to hide my irritation better. [more inside]
posted by Tooty McTootsalot at 10:50 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by Tooty McTootsalot at 10:50 AM PST - 16 comments
Help me recall the title of this book with an egregrious contemplation of death in the middle
Help me recall the name of this book: it's some kind of old textbook-type book, I think, maybe it's about stratigraphy or biology or something. At any rate, there is a famous chapter that is a near-total diversion: a contemplation of death, right in the middle. Ring any bells?
Adding Lightroom to my workflow
Help me get Lightroom to play nicely with my photo library on OS X. Caveat: I don't want Lightroom to handle EVERY photo, just the raw files. Any advice appreciated. [more inside]
posted by caution live frogs at 10:42 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by caution live frogs at 10:42 AM PST - 4 comments
Children book long forgotten
Old book filter: Help me remember a book from my childhood that was kind of a Heidi knock-off. [more inside]
Should I drop out of law school or finish my last year, or get a MBA? I need help fixing my life.
I am 24 years old and am just having a tough time with life in general. One of my most specific problems is that I am currently in my second year of law school (the school is ranked right around 100) and I hate it. I don't know whether it would be best to finish my law degree, apply to a MBA program, or just drop out completely and get whatever job I can find and start working my way up. [more inside]
impact of bad PhD viva on career?
How badly is a rough PhD viva experience going to impact a future career in academia? [more inside]
Is he into this or not?
I'm in a new relationship-like thing but I have no idea what is going on. How do I tell? Should I ask? [more inside]
posted by ashotinthearm at 10:09 AM PST - 31 comments
posted by ashotinthearm at 10:09 AM PST - 31 comments
Title, registration, proof of insurance and license, please
This Saturday I'm picking up a used car in Milwaukee and bringing it down to Chicago. I haven't had a car in 2 years, I lost my driver's license and I only have on-street parking. I'll buy insurance on Saturday once I know the VIN. I'll register the car and get a new license Monday morning. What can I do to make sure I'm not screwed on Sunday? [more inside]
Does a monitor have to have an HDMI input in order to display commercial Blu-Ray films?
Are HDMI cables a requirement for watching commercial Blu-Ray movies? If I put a Blu-Ray drive in my computer, will I be able to watch Blu-Ray movies on a monitor that is hooked up via some non-HDMI cable? (DVI, VGA, whatever) [more inside]
posted by jsturgill at 9:52 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by jsturgill at 9:52 AM PST - 13 comments
How can I connect my TV (via my stereo system) to my wireless bluetooth speakers?
How can I connect my TV (via my stereo system) to my wireless bluetooth speakers? [more inside]
How to keep lists sorted both horizontally and vertically?
Sorting and keeping track of my research: is Excel the best solution? [more inside]
Help me create simple, multi-page PDFs that include vector art.
Help me choose the right software to create simple, multi-page PDFs that include diagrams and maps. [more inside]
posted by dowcrag at 9:34 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by dowcrag at 9:34 AM PST - 9 comments
To Corian or Not to Corian, That is the Question.
Kitchen Renovation Question. Do we buy countertops like we're gonna maybe get stuck here, or do we buy countertops like we wanna spend significantly less money? [more inside]
posted by Medieval Maven at 9:26 AM PST - 29 comments
posted by Medieval Maven at 9:26 AM PST - 29 comments
Man Bag
Man Briefcase/Satchel: I'm looking for a bag which looks similar to a Mulberry Elkington. Can anyone recommend me something similar which won't break the bank. I'm looking at around £100-180/$150-240. I've had a look around and have been mainly unsuccessful because either the leather is too dark, big or it's far outside my budget. Room for my 13' Macbook Air, pad of paper and small folder is plenty. Shoulder strap and nice oaky brown coloured leather is a must. Thanks Hive!
What rapid development tool for iPad interactive book.
What iOS development enviroment is suitable for easy creation of an interactive childrens book? [more inside]
Laptop recommendation request n+1
Looking for a laptop that will run Linux & Windows 7 without driver hassles. Budget ~$1k and under. Used would be ok. Must be able to install an SSD drive in it. Not a heavy gamer, but if it could run minecraft passably that would be a big bonus. Additional conditions and... [more inside]
Start it up, shut it down, but on a schedule
What's the best and most reasonably priced software (or free method), on both the Mac and PC platforms, for scheduling computer startup and shutdown, along with application startup and shutdown. Different software for each platform is fine. Being able to control this from an iPhone would be great too. [more inside]
posted by Brandon Blatcher at 8:28 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Brandon Blatcher at 8:28 AM PST - 6 comments
What building is that?
While driving southwest from Chattanooga to Birmingham along I-59, you see a structure standing alone on Lookout Mountain out of the driver's side window. It looks like a church or a monastery. I can't find it on Google earth. Does anyone know what it is?
posted by jefficator at 8:27 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by jefficator at 8:27 AM PST - 5 comments
TESOL filter: how do I get from my MA to a PhD, via Japan?
TESOL filter: how do I get from my MA to a PhD, via Japan? [more inside]
posted by Juso No Thankyou at 8:27 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Juso No Thankyou at 8:27 AM PST - 6 comments
Please help me out of a Microsoft Excel morass
If I don't figure out a solution, I may be doomed to hours upon hours of copying and pasting in Excel. My brain is crying out in pain for a solution, but I've never encountered this issue before. I need to transform sheet names into a variable on the sheet they represent. I'll try to explain this better inside. [more inside]
Ode to a borrowed sword
Are there any old legends, stories, or superstitions about borrowed swords or blades? [more inside]
Know of any social media marketing companies...
I am currently looking for companies, viral social media marketing firms who have clients in the entertainment industry or similar to the ones on the company's clients page. I need mefite help....anyone know any?
Free/Cheap psychiatric care in the Boston area?
TL;DR My boyfriend has asked for psychiatric help, but he is unemployed and uninsured. I don't know where to look or where to start. [more inside]
Where can I buy emulsifying wax in Toronto?
My wife wants to make her own moisturizer, and we're wondering if there are there any retail stores in Toronto where one can buy emulsifying wax?
posted by The Card Cheat at 7:15 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by The Card Cheat at 7:15 AM PST - 5 comments
Massaging hurts my thumbs! What to do?
My thumbs hurt after I give massages. Can I fix this? [more inside]
Not cut out for it?
I've always wanted to be a professor. However, it turns out that I suck at it! [more inside]
Flying to Singapore in 3 days. I want an adventure!
At the last minute, I'm going to Singapore (+Indonesia/Malaysia?). Not too excited, even though I should be. I don't "do" vacation. Help me plan a worthwhile 7 days! [more inside]
How can I get a wolf spider out of my bathroom?
How can I get a wolf spider out of my bathroom? [more inside]
posted by UbuRoivas at 3:26 AM PST - 38 comments
posted by UbuRoivas at 3:26 AM PST - 38 comments
Is this something I'd need to own a television to understand?
Why is a broadcast camera's monitor mounted so that the operator has to look up? [more inside]
posted by disillusioned at 3:00 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by disillusioned at 3:00 AM PST - 11 comments
Discworld costume ideas?
Costume ideas for the Australian Discworld Convention 2011 Nullus Anxietas 3 .... [more inside]
posted by Lesium at 1:58 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by Lesium at 1:58 AM PST - 15 comments
Mentally exhausted by my professional situation (and I'm the reason)
I'm 33 and I feel like a hopeless failure professionally. To an outsider it would not seem so - I've gone to prestigious undergrad and grad (MBA) schools and have had decent to very good job opportunities and experiences. However, the pattern of my career has been: stress about finding a good job, land one eventually, do ok and enjoy it in the beginning, then begin a downward slide into frustration, anger, and general dissatisfaction and start to think about getting out - maybe this isn't the right function, this isn't the right industry, this isn't the right company, more school? I've chopped and changed industries & roles (grass is always greener syndrome) and consequently don't really have deep experience in anything. I have never been promoted, never gotten a raise, never gotten a really good review. I've never voluntarily left a job - never fired per se but either laid off, close to it or my employer wasn't sad to see me go. Most of my peers are plowing full steam ahead into senior positions and handsome compensation; meanwhile I'm struggling to hang on to a job. My professional life has always been and continues to be a source of anxiety, frustration, anger, shame - agony - for me and I desperately want peace, and a plan for moving forward. [more inside]
is there a mobile call encryption solution for absolutely untechnical people?
is there a mobile call encryption solution for absolutely untechnical people? [more inside]
Around the electronic shag-carpet campfire.
Please recommend articles/books/etc. which talk about broadcast media and American suburbia in the 1970s and 1980s. [more inside]
January 26
I think we are breaking up. I don't know what to do to survive the next few days.
I think we are breaking up. I don't know what to do to survive the next few days. [more inside]
Tall, curvy peg in a short, narrow hole
For my girlfriend: Buying women's clothes in Japan that aren't just meant for the average Asian body structure? [more inside]
Help me find a lost children's book
Obscure children's book filter. (Details within) [more inside]
posted by Guernsey Halleck at 9:38 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Guernsey Halleck at 9:38 PM PST - 6 comments
To Stick Or Not To Stick
Why is a friends door sticking in dry weather and not wet? [more inside]
what's on a medical bill for dependent?
What information is listed on a Kaiser Permanente medical bill sent to the plan holder when the fees were for a dependent? [more inside]
Is it realistic to attempt to have a root canal without anesthetic?
Is it realistic to attempt to have a root canal without anesthetic? [more inside]
How early should I arrive at Amoeba in San Francisco for a weeknight show?
I want to attend a show for a fairly well known band at Amoeba Music in San Francisco. I've never been to the store. The show starts at 6:00 PM on a weeknight. How early should I get there to be able to see the band? I don't need to be in the front row, but I don't want to be out the door, either.
posted by cnc at 8:22 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by cnc at 8:22 PM PST - 9 comments
What should my next step be?
I'm an intermediate/advanced C# software developer and I'm looking at getting my MBA. Will this help me move into a management or executive role? I would really like to get into consulting or away from coding as my sole job, along with opening up a wider range of opportunities. Is this smart? [more inside]
"I am to [x] what Marxism is to [disillusioned? dejected?] idealists."
"I am to [x] what Marxism is to [disillusioned? dejected?] idealists." What is this quote and where did I hear it? [more inside]
What is the name of this book?
Bookfilter: A particular young adult novel about a girl meeting new people and not settling for first love (similar to "Forever"). Help me find it! [more inside]
A good Yucatan spot for a long weekend, well away from crowds?
My girlfriend and I are taking a short (4 day weekend) vacation to the Yucatan in mid February. We're looking for a place to go that's really cool but well away from crowded, touristy areas. A nice beach would be great, but it doesn't have to be on the Mayan Riviera itself; as long as it's within a few hour of Cancun airport, that works. I'd like to spend around $100/night, but I can go a little higher if the place is awesome. [more inside]
posted by crookedgrin at 7:24 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by crookedgrin at 7:24 PM PST - 12 comments
What don't I know?
Out of my depth in a physics class, what do I need to study to catch up? [more inside]
Need help managing multiple Send As addresses in Outlook
Setting up multiple "Send As" addresses in Outlook (2011 for Mac) [more inside]
Learn Mandarin, Cantonese and Chinese characters via online chat?
Can anyone recommend a tried and true site offering live chat lessons teaching Mandarin or Cantonese and Chinese writing? [more inside]
How does one go for months without a job and avoid homelessness?
I'd love to hear some strategy for keeping life together when you're out of work, looking for a job. [more inside]
From mancave to guest room
I want to buy a convertible couch so guests can sleep in the man cave. What style of couch do I need? [more inside]
posted by bq at 6:39 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by bq at 6:39 PM PST - 15 comments
Atlanta reverse commuting to Lawrenceville, GA
Atlanta Commuting Filter: I'm considering reverse commuting from inside the perimeter to Lawrenceville (GA). We are city people and most of what I've read suggests reverse commuting is very possible to Lawrenceville. Is this a good idea, or am I setting myself up for a life of misery? What neighborhoods should we be looking at? Is life in Gwinnett County actually more awesome than I think? [more inside]
posted by hydropsyche at 6:04 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by hydropsyche at 6:04 PM PST - 19 comments
Best cartoony games for the PS3
What are some good cartoony type games for the PS3? [more inside]
posted by lilkeith07 at 5:58 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by lilkeith07 at 5:58 PM PST - 15 comments
Will my friend ever get admitted into law school?
Will my friend ever get admitted into law school? [more inside]
I am looking for tips to improve my chess game.
I am looking for tips to improve my chess game. [more inside]
posted by gregb1007 at 5:06 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by gregb1007 at 5:06 PM PST - 18 comments
High-quality, grain-free, healthy and tasty cat food?
Now that Wellness has gone the way of Iams and ScienceDiet, what should we feed our cats? [more inside]
What do I say to a professor about why I want to drop out of a lab project with a professor without burning relations?
What do I say to a professor about why I want to drop out of a lab project with a professor without burning relations? [more inside]
What are spinal lytic lesions?
I know YANMD, and you're not giving medical advice. But help me understand some medical info while I wait for my followup. [more inside]
How do I turn off my iPod 4G's automatic power on when earphones are plugged in?
How do I stop my iPod Nano (4g) from automatically powering on whenever I plug in the earphones? [more inside]
posted by holterbarbour at 4:39 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by holterbarbour at 4:39 PM PST - 5 comments
I need better digital TV reception.
I live within a mile of local TV station antennas in downtown PDX, yet I can't pick up some channels on my HDTV. Is the TV the problem? Help me get reception so I can cancel Comcast! [more inside]
How exactly does America stay competitive, anyways?
How exactly does America stay competitive, anyways? [more inside]
Alain Badiou: Where should I start?
What printer should I buy?
Help me find a printer that fits my needs. I don't really know a thing about printers. [more inside]
How do I tweak Windows 7 to make it behave more like XP?
How do I tweak Windows 7 to make it behave more like XP? [more inside]
Savoury vegetarian recipes?
Best vegetarian cookbook for a semi-gourmet omnivore? [more inside]
posted by Go Banana at 3:46 PM PST - 28 comments
posted by Go Banana at 3:46 PM PST - 28 comments
How can my girlfriend take her hobby (lamp making) and turn it into a business.
How can my girlfriend take her hobby (lamp making) and turn it into a business by seeking a manufacturer and sales channel? [more inside]
Exercise Programs For Ex-Junkies?
How should an ex-junkie start exercising and being active again after pretty much ruining his body's constitution with drugs? [more inside]
Pin hack?
Jewelry hack: keep a pin safely clasped? [more inside]
Download codes?
Where can I find some sort of free download-code script or software for my website? [more inside]
Love on other drugs?
Is it possible to feel love on antidepressants? [more inside]
2-stroke engines are better or worse?
2-stroke or 4-stroke brushcutter (or similar)? What are the differences? [more inside]
posted by wilful at 2:07 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by wilful at 2:07 PM PST - 13 comments
Can my dad deny his share of an inheritance and give it to me?
Need advice on a legal matter. Not sure what type of lawyer I need. What type of lawyer handles this and do you have any recommendations? [more inside]
What does this t-shirt say?
What the heck does my son's shirt say? [more inside]
After all this I might go live in a tent on the beach...
After all this I might go live in a tent on the beach... [more inside]
Private room in Seattle?
Throwing a party in Seattle, looking for a place with a private room for ~20. [more inside]
posted by bjrubble at 1:54 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by bjrubble at 1:54 PM PST - 8 comments
Yelp sort by New Listing - or how to find NEW restuarants?
Yelp.com (or other review site): sorting by newest restaurant in an area? Or: where do you go to find recently *opened* restaurants in Southern California (inland empire etc). [more inside]
Going under Mac the Knife.
Senate procedures are a mystery to me.
In this article, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says Minority Leader Mitch McConnell can use Senate procedure to force a vote with less than 60 votes. What the hell? [more inside]
generac
what is a 15 kw generac diesel generator worth? 5 years old hardly used
I have one to sell, I don't know what to ask
posted by MansRiot at 12:48 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by MansRiot at 12:48 PM PST - 3 comments
Oh, rare Germany-only EP with the misprinted insert, we have to talk...
Calling all collectors (particularly of music and DVDs, etc.)--let's talk about dismantling our collections. [more inside]
Why can't I just keep my head down and cash the checks and be happy?
I know I'm lucky to have a job, but I hate it. How do I cope? [more inside]
Bike + baby
BikingWithBaby: Seeking recommendations for baby bike seats and compatible bicycles. [more inside]
posted by gnutron at 12:44 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by gnutron at 12:44 PM PST - 18 comments
Current best credit card offers?
What is the best Credit Card gimmick offer right now? (redux from 2008)
and how can they afford to give 75,000 miles for $1000 in purchases?
Enchanted Tapes of the NorthWest
Looking for a super cheesy old cassette tape recording with the "spirit of the wind" chant on it and other, similar things. It was produced by one woman, who may have appeared on the cover. I think each side was as short as 15-20 minutes. Another track was something like "the call of the s/he wolf", where her voice looped over itself. [more inside]
Looking for screen resolution breakdown by user demographics.
Looking for screen resolution breakdown by user demographics. [more inside]
Greenways!
Name me some awesome (U.S. and international) urban greenways (waterfronts, linear parks, bike/pedestrian areas, etc.). [more inside]
Travel/study program for high school junior?
My 16 year old daughter is fed up with her high pressure high school academic experience, and wants to try something more experiential for one semester of her junior year. She is very motivated, organized and has good people skills. European travel a plus, but the key criterion is joyful experiential learning, and of course a sense of professionalism and safety on the part of the program. Any suggestions?
Half Gentlemen/Not Beasts
Could you help me find examples of Artificial Intelligence and/or the melding of body/computer in either films or video games? [more inside]
Language barrier in the classroom
Professors with subpar English skills are making it very difficult for me to learn. What can I do? [more inside]
posted by Funky Claude at 11:01 AM PST - 41 comments
posted by Funky Claude at 11:01 AM PST - 41 comments
"Hey Shorty, how’s the coffee today?"
What's the best way to get an exact (or close enough) replica of the sign in this screenshot? [more inside]
posted by troika at 10:59 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by troika at 10:59 AM PST - 14 comments
Tracking military records
I have information on where and when a certain (now deceased) man was in a displaced persons camp (WWII). Can I use this to find other information on the man? [more inside]
Squarespace looks neat but should I reinvent the wheel?
Should I use Squarespace or Wordpress to build a client's website? [more inside]
posted by Bunglegirl at 10:36 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by Bunglegirl at 10:36 AM PST - 14 comments
Help me organize my chunks.
Can anyone recommend software for organizing small chunks of text using tags? [more inside]
posted by DeusExMegana at 10:31 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by DeusExMegana at 10:31 AM PST - 7 comments
laptop
Another 'what laptop to get' question. No gaming, but lots of data mining. What kind of processor? [more inside]
Does Complaining About A Teacher Work?
Will complaints about public school teachers generally fall on deaf ears? For those of you in public education... Does it really change anything if parents complain about a teacher? OR, does this just make the teacher angry and then they're likely to take it out on the kids? Does a teacher consider making changes if parents complain? Is there anything a principal can really do to a tenured, union member that will make a difference? Can such a teacher be effectively disciplined since there's really no threat of ever being fired. [more inside]
posted by Blake at 10:21 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by Blake at 10:21 AM PST - 20 comments
Get outta town.
I'm a total noob when it comes to off-roading; can you help me figure out how to get started? [more inside]
posted by MrVisible at 9:50 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by MrVisible at 9:50 AM PST - 19 comments
Database diagram -> sql
Help me find a program (Windows / preferably free) that draws database diagrams and then creates the relevant SQL... [more inside]
posted by sodium lights the horizon at 8:58 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by sodium lights the horizon at 8:58 AM PST - 5 comments
Help me find new mystery authors.
I've read everything by my favorite mystery authors. Help me find new favorites! [more inside]
posted by Daily Alice at 8:46 AM PST - 61 comments
posted by Daily Alice at 8:46 AM PST - 61 comments
Best streaming coverage of Middle East?
Where is the best streaming coverage of the Middle East? I've been following #JAN25 on Twitter, but I'd like a nice audio stream so I can actually get some work done.
posted by notion at 8:46 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by notion at 8:46 AM PST - 11 comments
Repay first time home buyer tax credit
Situation: Husband and I bought a house in 2009, received the 8k first time home buyer tax credit. Divorced, still own the house but have renters. How the heck do we repay the credit? [more inside]
What are you talking about?
Can you help me understand and deal with this dynamic between me and my partner? [more inside]
I've developed a new philosophy... I only dread one day at a time. - Charlie Brown
My mojo quite suddenly vacated during an interview yesterday. Help me get it back so I don't botch the other 2 interviews I have this week. [more inside]
posted by Cat Pie Hurts at 8:23 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by Cat Pie Hurts at 8:23 AM PST - 21 comments
OSX: universally disable print
About once a year, I actually want to print something. About once a day, I accidentally hit command-p when I'm trying to hit some other nearby key (command-o, command-[, etc.) I want this key combination to do nothing in any app on OSX. I can cancel the prints, but I want to prevent the print dialog from ever appearing. Ideally I'd like to do this in a way I could undo the few times I actually want to print. Is there some way to make this happen?
posted by scottreynen at 8:21 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by scottreynen at 8:21 AM PST - 11 comments
How does a not-couch-potato start running?
I'm looking for a beginner running program that's geared to someone with good initial fitness and isn't quite as beginner as Couch-to-5k. Any recommendations of a good program or any experiences you have to share? [more inside]
A tagging system for multiple items within the same document.
I'm looking for a simple program that will allow me to tag multiple discrete text items -- specifically, citations of items that appear in the news -- that exist in the same document. [more inside]
posted by jeffmshaw at 8:10 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by jeffmshaw at 8:10 AM PST - 3 comments
Things explode, probably
You have played Warhawk on PS3, and want to help my wife write her novel in which the game features in one scene. C'mon inside! [more inside]
posted by ook at 8:07 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by ook at 8:07 AM PST - 4 comments
Harm-eneutics and Phun-omenology!
Good authors to get into hermeneutics with, any authors who write on hermeneutics and the body? [more inside]
How can I get this insane person to go away?
How can I get this insane person to go away? [more inside]
Help Me Find A Small Guitar for a Beginner (Me)
I would like to learn to play the guitar. I think I would like to start with an acoustic. I have a small (7.5") finger span and slightly damaged left hand. [more inside]
posted by theefixedstars at 7:38 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by theefixedstars at 7:38 AM PST - 12 comments
How to leave this job gracefully.
Want to leave for a new job, don't want to soil reputation with old job. Need guidance from managers. [more inside]
Need help with SQL statement
I need to create a query in Access that shows the percentage of a total. I can't grasp the SQL statement I need. [more inside]
Time Formats in Belgium
I'm curious about the custom in Belgium of representing the time with what appears to be a lowercase "u" in place of the colon or full stop (14u38, rather than 14:38). [more inside]
posted by Jeff Howard at 6:25 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Jeff Howard at 6:25 AM PST - 6 comments
Hotel won't mail lost item
How do I get an item mailed to me that I left behind at a hotel on Monday? [more inside]
Ordering a desktop overseas
How do I order an English-based Windows desktop in Germany? [more inside]
Stuck indoors, how can I get a spray paint finish on glass object without dying form fumes?
I need to paint a bunch of glass candle holders, but don't want brush strokes and can only do this in my 1 bdrm apartment. I tried building a spray paint booth, but the fumes were intense and I still managed to get spray paint everywhere. Looking into airbrush or spray guns but they don't seem very safe for indoor use either. [more inside]
iPhone an downgrade from Droid?
I'm currently with Verizon and have a Motorola Droid. Now that the walls have come down, I'm considering the iPhone (mainly because I use iTunes and don't want to carry a clunky iPod). However, I want to make sure before I make the leap that I will not regret it. Is the iPhone an upgrade or a downgrade? What's the big difference?
Faux Yorkie
A pet store sold me a Yorkshire Terrier but it's actually a Silky Terrier, can they do this? [more inside]
posted by xbeautychicx at 4:29 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by xbeautychicx at 4:29 AM PST - 23 comments
AAAAAAAAAARRRGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Gig logistics filter: Teenager needing advice to get to a Metallica gig in Indo CA in April 2011 [more inside]
Do SMS' ever get lost?
Where does my SMS go on it's way to where I've sent it? Does it hang out at the phone company at all or does it go out like a phone call? [more inside]
posted by From Bklyn at 2:43 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by From Bklyn at 2:43 AM PST - 10 comments
VDSL2 DSLAMs
IT/Telecom people: I'm bringing a 1Gbps metro Ethernet connection into the basement of a large apartment building. This building has 2-pair wiring in the walls for multiple phone lines to each apartment (dating from the 1970s, but in very good condition) running from the basement wiring closet to each unit. We are shopping for VDSL2 DSLAMs. [more inside]
How can I add line breaks to a text file?
How can I add line breaks to a text file? I'd like to insert line breaks into a text file so that each line of the text is no more than 33 characters, and I want to avoid line breaks inserted in the middle of words. I've seen online tools that add line breaks every X characters exactly, but this results in words cut in half. Is there an easy way to do what I'm hoping for? If I could just set the line length on Gmail, say, to 33 characters and email myself the text, that would be what I'm looking for. Thanks!
What kind of graph plot am I looking for?
I have a series of tables describing a set of data and their values for certain points in time. I want to create a multi-line chart from this data so I can see the growth curves. Is there a name for this kind of plot? It must be a solved problem and some tools to do this but I can't google for it if I don't know the name of what I want. [more inside]
This Needs Clarification
Grammarfilter: In the Pittsburghese construct needs + past participle (e.g., the car needs washed), what is the name of the "to be" that is dropped? [more inside]
posted by bfranklin at 12:17 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by bfranklin at 12:17 AM PST - 24 comments
I miss spin class, what should I do? :(
Help me decide which gym to join (if any). [more inside]
posted by RUPure at 12:09 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by RUPure at 12:09 AM PST - 16 comments
January 25
Get photos from droid Incredible internal memory with cracked screen?
My daughter's Droid HTC Incredible screen cracked. We got the phone replaced, but many of her pictures that *should* have been on the SD card weren't. I assume that means they were saved to the phone's internal memory, but how can we access them to download, since the screen is cracked and we can't use the touch interface? [more inside]
A Smile Brightens the World
Does anyone know where one can get instructions on how to make "LED smiles" (or where to buy them)? [more inside]
Essay writing for dummies
How did you write your university essays? Real life blow-by-blow accounts please. [more inside]
posted by fix at 9:29 PM PST - 58 comments
posted by fix at 9:29 PM PST - 58 comments
Kindle help requested!
Kindle information needed! [more inside]
Do acapella choirs naturally gravitate to more consonant tunings?
Do acapella choirs naturally gravitate to more consonant tunings? [more inside]
I'm One Minute Late. Where's the State of the Union?
Where are the best places to get instant, Tivo-like replay of just-concluded political speeches and similar events in the US and elsewhere? [more inside]
can you help me identify my plants?
I slowly discover that caring for plants is not always as easy as water and light, so I would like to identify my indoor plants to know better how to care for them. can you help ? [more inside]
posted by anto1ne at 9:14 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by anto1ne at 9:14 PM PST - 14 comments
Cold Lampin' With Flavor
What's the address of Flava Flav's new eatery in Clinton, IA? [more inside]
posted by LSK at 9:13 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by LSK at 9:13 PM PST - 4 comments
How to get moonflower vine to thrive and bloom in Seattle?
Help me finally get a moonflower (Ipomoea alba) to thrive and bloom in my Seattle garden this year. [more inside]
I'm moving. How much of my stuff should move too?
I'm moving from New York to San Francisco, and wondering whether it makes sense to move everything with me, or sell most of it and replace it after I've moved. [more inside]
posted by psycheslamp at 8:48 PM PST - 31 comments
posted by psycheslamp at 8:48 PM PST - 31 comments
Oust 4 month pee stain?
How/would you be able, to get four month old (human) pee stain out of a mattress?
I feel so uuuussseeedddd!
I feel like a lot of my friendships are a one way street. I'd like to add another lane. [more inside]
Help me write a funny caption!
Please help me come up with a caption for this photo of Andrew Wakefield holding a pair of sunglasses. I'm looking for a punny CSI:Miami sort of parody. I'm sure there is someone out there wittier than I. Thank you!
posted by lexicakes at 8:21 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by lexicakes at 8:21 PM PST - 11 comments
USB charger + iPod = static
Cheap wall USB charger seems to interfere with iPod headphones, do I just need a better charger? [more inside]
Izand hizow mizany izothers izknew izit?
Hizave yizou izever tizalked lizike thizis? Whizat dizid yizou cizall thizis lizanguizage? [more inside]
posted by Rich Smorgasbord at 8:06 PM PST - 50 comments
posted by Rich Smorgasbord at 8:06 PM PST - 50 comments
Beach reading for snobs
I need extremely light and easy reading, but I am a snob. [more inside]
Physical Therapy Assistant Questions
Is anyone here a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), or do you know anything about the career? Got a couple questions. [more inside]
Pseudo Social Security Number?
We have a foster daughter who we would like to claim as a dependent. I have a question about her Social Security Number and taxes. [more inside]
posted by SpacemanStix at 7:40 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by SpacemanStix at 7:40 PM PST - 5 comments
Seeking New England winter weekend retreat ideas
Anyone know of hostels that are open in the winter in New England? [more inside]
How can I flatten my belly?
I am softer than I'd like in the belly area and have been for quite some time. Please tell me what has worked for you to "lose your gut!" I'm a 30-year-old male. More possibly important details inside. [more inside]
How to get a footer to stay at the bottom in Dreamweaver
Dreamweaver HALP, please. I cannot figure out how to make a footer do what I want it to do. [more inside]
Toilet tank overflowing
Toilet problem: Water is overflowing in the tank (not the toilet bowl). Tried replacing the fill valve in the tank and thought it was fixed because it seemed the commode stopped running at the correct water line in the tank but the water keeps raising slowly until it overflows. Anybody know what the problem may be and how to fix?
I'm not opposed to violence, just bored by it.
What (girly) game would you recommend for my wii? [more inside]
Can't office suites just get along?
LibreOffice suggests that I uninstall OpenOffice.org. Do I really need to? [more inside]
Help me find a way to database a high res photo library
I'm looking for good Mac-based database software for organizing several hundred gigs of photos for a small art production / fabrication team. [more inside]
How much to give as a cash wedding gift in Ontario?
What's a normal cash wedding gift in Ontario? [more inside]
posted by fso at 6:43 PM PST - 33 comments
posted by fso at 6:43 PM PST - 33 comments
Best SAM-e brand
What brand of SAM-e do you recommend for mood enhancement? (quality-wise more than price-wise) [more inside]
Which MP3 player?
Which MP3 player? (Narrowing down details inside) [more inside]
RSS for Twitter feed?
So what's like in an area of Germany with large American military bases?
How are the relationships between the American military personnel and the local population in Germany? [more inside]
posted by Carius at 6:22 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by Carius at 6:22 PM PST - 17 comments
What do you do when you don't have all your tax info by the FAFSA deadline?
I plan on attending graduate school in the Fall 2011 semester and applying for financial aid. The FAFSA form asks numerous questions regarding income, adjusted gross income, and taxes for the 2010 year, but much of this info I will not have in time by the February 15th deadline. How do I proceed?
Why is it hard for the US Army to keep 200,000 troops in the MidEast?
The US Army has about 560,000 active duty soldiers, plus 550,000 Reserve and National Guard.
Why is the Army under such a strain to keep 100,000 troops in Iraq and 100,000 in Afghanistan? [more inside]
Looking for Delightful Audiobooks
Recently listened to Stephen Fry's reading of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy while driving and had a car full of happy. What other audiobooks could provide me a similar experience of delight?
Self destruct in 3-2-1...
I am struggling so terribly has anyone coped with something similar and managed to right it? [more inside]
It's like a Time Machine, but not the good kind
How can I get iTunes to let me select an older backup to restore? [more inside]
Manga suggestions?
Graphic novels, manga collections? [more inside]
I should have had a D8
Help me pick out a new urban commuter bike. I'd like something very close to the Public D8. But not quite. Searching is only taking me so far and I think there's a world of brands I'm missing. [more inside]
I lost General Grievous and all my minikits and everything! Oh the humanity.
Wii help please. My 8 yr old is demoralized because he somehow accidentally erased all of his progress (weeks of effort apparently), points, money, loot, everything that he had saved in Lego Star Wars and he was very close to mastering all of the levels. Is there any possibility of recovering "all [his] work?" (sniff) [more inside]
Changing folder view back to normal in windows 7?
Windows 7 changed my folder view for one of my folders to show only mp3 information. I have a bunch of mp3s in there, but the folder isn't all mp3s, how do i go back to the normal view where it just shows size, date modified, etc?
posted by empath at 4:49 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by empath at 4:49 PM PST - 2 comments
What human trafficking focused organization should my club work with?
My (high-school) club is going to be working this semester to end human trafficking through fundraising and awareness. What organization(s) should we donate to/work with? [more inside]
posted by kylej at 4:48 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by kylej at 4:48 PM PST - 8 comments
Trazadone and its effects?
I was just prescribed Trazadone to help with sleep. I am not worried about the drug as it is widely prescribed, but would like to hear some first hand experiences. Will this knock me for a loop each night and how long will the effect last? [more inside]
guitar czars
My family's church put on a ~"The evils of rock music" series in 1983 or 1984. I am looking for the film(s) that they played. [more inside]
How can I get my money back?
Highly recommended resume writer accepted my payment--but never wrote my resume. Help! [more inside]
posted by Kalatraz at 3:56 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by Kalatraz at 3:56 PM PST - 13 comments
This will not stay in Vegas
What are some good gift ideas that are quintessentially "Vegas" that I can bring back home to my wife? [more inside]
posted by po822000 at 3:55 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by po822000 at 3:55 PM PST - 26 comments
Where do you buy ingredients for your Muesli?
Where do you buy ingredients for your Muesli? [more inside]
posted by zaxour at 3:53 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by zaxour at 3:53 PM PST - 9 comments
all ears and thumbs.
My 1-year old daughter sucks her thumb, and when she does so she likes to put her free hand--or, equally pleasurably, my hand--around the opposing ear. Why do these two actions go together? Is there a scientific and/or psychodynamic explanation? [more inside]
Learn me!
I want to fill my brain with useful and common knowledge. What can I put in there? [more inside]
posted by sucre at 3:15 PM PST - 38 comments
posted by sucre at 3:15 PM PST - 38 comments
SOTU at a bar in Portland, Ore.?
Is there a bar in Portland, Oregon where I can watch the State of the Union Speech tonight (which I think airs at 6:00 Pacific)?? [more inside]
posted by Lutoslawski at 3:00 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Lutoslawski at 3:00 PM PST - 8 comments
How can I best structure a global employee bonus program?
How can I best structure a global employee bonus program? [more inside]
Jesus on vaudeville: did it ever happen?
Was Jesus ever depicted in a vaudeville production? Looking for solid, reasonably non-speculative evidence.
posted by bingo at 2:46 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by bingo at 2:46 PM PST - 10 comments
Can she tell if I smell?
Can I trust my spouse's sense of smell to tell me I have B.O.? [more inside]
posted by Ortho at 2:40 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by Ortho at 2:40 PM PST - 25 comments
Pit and the Pendulam themes
What is an Edgar Allan Poe (particularly the Pit and the Pendulum) theme that keeps up with the P alliteration and would be suitable for a geocache hidden under a pile of rocks? [more inside]
posted by FairlyFarley at 2:35 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by FairlyFarley at 2:35 PM PST - 12 comments
Is it something in the water?
Why shouldn't I drink the water from the taps in my new dorm room? I just moved into a residence hall in London, and the residence hall info packet instructed us to drink water from the kitchen taps only, not the taps for the sinks in our bedrooms. What's the deal? [more inside]
posted by MadamM at 2:12 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by MadamM at 2:12 PM PST - 25 comments
I need to Find A Therapist
I need to find a therapist in San Francisco who treats men who were sexually abused as children. [more inside]
Best Gift Ever?
Laptop recycling in Sydney, Australia
Recycling dead computer hardware in Sydney, Australia [more inside]
posted by infinitejones at 1:36 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by infinitejones at 1:36 PM PST - 3 comments
Ten inches of snow on the way
Can anyone recommend an online source for help with small engine repair for beginners? [more inside]
posted by InkaLomax at 1:34 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by InkaLomax at 1:34 PM PST - 6 comments
Is 'she' intentionally disrespectful?
Office Politics - Idiosyncratic language usage or Hindi diss? [more inside]
posted by scrute at 1:03 PM PST - 33 comments
posted by scrute at 1:03 PM PST - 33 comments
Where and when can my little girl ride a horse?
My five year old daughter loves horses. Are there any good stables or horse farms near Vernon Hills, Il (Lake County, northern Chicago suburbs) for her get some riding lessons? [more inside]
posted by Reverend John at 1:00 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by Reverend John at 1:00 PM PST - 11 comments
Constructive Help
ARCHITECTURE/URBAN DESIGN: Looking for innovative, green construction materials (think porous pavement, green walls). Catch--I need to get my hands on a few samples in two weeks. [more inside]
Is it ok to breathe in here?
What's this smell coming from my new window? Is it toxic? [more inside]
Wordpress theme with a vertical timeline
Do you know this wordpress theme? [more inside]
Improving Pages '09 PDF Export Quality
iWork question: When exporting my document to PDF in Pages '09, the resulting text quality is really poor for the regions that are set in 8pt Helvetica Neue. If I do a Print->Save as Postscript, then open that in Finder and save as PDF, the quality is fine. Is there any way to get Pages to just do this properly? [more inside]
posted by krunk at 12:34 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by krunk at 12:34 PM PST - 11 comments
Meal home delivery options in Pittsburgh
What places are available to deliver food and/or prepared meals to a family in the Pittsburgh area? [more inside]
Double the please, double the fun
I'd like to learn more partner based exercises to do at home. [more inside]
Thoughts on software team status updates
I'm a project manager for a small software group (6 engineers) and I'm considering a different approach to gathering status from the team. I'd like to throw it out to the MeFi community first to see if it seems like something that would be beneficial and fair from the developer's point of view. It's basically a weekly list of tasks that are shared with everyone. Details inside... [more inside]
Decorate my apartment for me, please!
Decorate my apartment for me, please! [more inside]
How do you spell relief?
Cold-hacks: I have a stuffy nose and cough (from post-nasal drip). I'll do absolutely anything, but I need to hide the symptoms for a few hours during a crucial appointment tonight. What do I do? [more inside]
posted by bradly at 11:11 AM PST - 28 comments
posted by bradly at 11:11 AM PST - 28 comments
What To Expect When You're Expecting (to Testify at a Trial)
I received a court summons - eeek! They'd like me to be a witness at another individual's criminal trial (whew!). What should I expect? Note: this question involves Pennsylvania and the the Magisterial District Court system. [more inside]
posted by julthumbscrew at 11:03 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by julthumbscrew at 11:03 AM PST - 20 comments
They should have sent a poet
One contact decaying faster than the other. Why? [more inside]
posted by MangyCarface at 10:55 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by MangyCarface at 10:55 AM PST - 10 comments
British Birthday Do
I was invited to a British-themed costume party this Friday and I have no clue who/what to be! The only rule is to dress as a British person/thing, but I have a few restrictions of my own. Both individual and couple's ideas are welcome. [more inside]
posted by a.steele at 10:52 AM PST - 52 comments
posted by a.steele at 10:52 AM PST - 52 comments
How many sled dogs does it take to warm a house? What if they're running?
I'm looking for the amount of heat output by an Iditarod sled dog, running. [more inside]
Is returning for a 2nd bachelors a good idea?
Here's the deal. I graduated with a useless history degree and am having trouble finding a job. I'm now 24 and need to make some changes asap so I'm not doomed to living with my parents until I'm 90.
Question: is returning for a 2nd bachelors in Engineering ever a good idea, in terms of long-term financial stability? Or is going for a masters in accounting or nursing a better choice? I really want to look at this financially and get my feet under me.
Refer to the super extended version below for greater detail. [more inside]
posted by gtothep at 10:17 AM PST - 71 comments
posted by gtothep at 10:17 AM PST - 71 comments
Penzey's-Pick-and-Choose
What spice blends (and perhaps other stuff) from Penzey's should I try? [more inside]
posted by rachaelfaith at 9:57 AM PST - 44 comments
posted by rachaelfaith at 9:57 AM PST - 44 comments
Vintage travel film from Copenhagen/Denmark
I am looking for a specific film clip, possibly from the 1950's or 1960's, about Copenhagen (perhaps Denmark in general). It was quite a big hit online a few years ago. [more inside]
Should I go to the doctor after fainting, if I am otherwise healthy?
Should I go to the doctor after fainting, if I am otherwise healthy? [more inside]
Upgrade opportunist needs 100MHz FSB Pentium III processor
Best processor I can put in a very old but stable PC, and what can I expect from it? Slot 1 / Socket 370 era, max 100MHz FSB, Intel 440BX. Thief in the night / ninja style upgrade opportunity with stability and minimal risk a must. [more inside]
Good SF doctor?
San Francisco: recommend a great woman GP [more inside]
Honor the dead, or placate the living?
They divorced. She purposefully took a coveted object with her. Decades later, she has died and my husband and I have inherited the object. He wants it back. What should we do? [more inside]
Where to go in Indonesia or Malaysia
Java vs. Bali vs. elsewhere for 3 days in Feb after Singapore? [more inside]
posted by rmless at 9:36 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by rmless at 9:36 AM PST - 14 comments
Why did my HD catch fire?
I inserted a power cable into a hard drive and it caught on fire (started smoking and crackling). Now I'm paranoid about leaving my computer on. How often does this happen, and why? [more inside]
Looking for a pen to draw Tarot cards
I have this blank deck of Tarot cards and I need a black, ultrafine felt tip pen to draw on them...recommendations? [more inside]
posted by The Toad at 8:57 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by The Toad at 8:57 AM PST - 11 comments
calling math/chem geniuses
When doing mixed-operation arithmetic keeping significant figures, do you round after each operation- according to the rules for that particular step? Or do you keep everything in long-form calculator numbers, then round at the final answer? [more inside]
posted by tremspeed at 8:51 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by tremspeed at 8:51 AM PST - 21 comments
Is there a good Maltese breeder in IA or Quad-Cities?
Does anyone know a good breeder for Maltese dogs in Iowa? Or even the Quad-Cities (Davenport/Bettendorf/Rock Island)?
Iowa has a lot of puppy mills and I don't want anything to do with them. I'm looking for a reputable breeder that cares about health and personality.
Thanks.
Need a parking lot!
Recommend me a cheap, secure and (preferably) underground parking lot somewhere in NYC! [more inside]
Beyond sketch pads.
What would make a good birthday present for a charming, arty, somewhat dyspraxic sixteen-year-old? [more inside]
How do I hunt particular clothing items, but in different sizes?
How do I hunt particular clothing items, but in different sizes? [more inside]
posted by adipocere at 8:28 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by adipocere at 8:28 AM PST - 11 comments
large tray, small compartments
Where can I find plastic storage trays with a large (50ish) number of small (about 1 cubic inch, or a cube of about 16 ccs if you roll that way) compartments? [more inside]
Sunday fun in NYC
What's something fun and cheap and indoorsy we can do this Sunday afternoon in nyc? [more inside]
Shazam! Off goes the microwave! But why?
My power strip has been spontaneously switching itself to off when my microwave's going. Nothing's plugged into it but that microwave. What's going on? Is the microwave safe to use? [more inside]
What type of prize drives you to enter an online competition?
For a marketing campaign aimed at current college students, what would a good prize be? [more inside]
posted by ironghost at 8:08 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by ironghost at 8:08 AM PST - 20 comments
Is it a bad idea to let my hair freeze on my walk to school?
In the winter, it sometimes happens that my (long, damp) hair freezes on my walk to school. Will this damage it? Should I be avoiding this? [more inside]
posted by dizziest at 8:05 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by dizziest at 8:05 AM PST - 14 comments
Dome Light Stuck On
My car's dome/interior light won't go off. Toyota Camry, I can't remember the year. [more inside]
What should we be asking potential daycare providers?
What should we be asking about and looking for when selecting a daycare provider? [more inside]
posted by pixlboi at 7:57 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by pixlboi at 7:57 AM PST - 16 comments
Taxes are tricky.
I always do my own taxes, but this year I've got a new baby and a bunch of questions. Will you help me choose the best route? [more inside]
Help me find microwave-friendly foods!
Need your lunch suggestions! What can I make the night before that isn't lunch meat or that reheats well in the microwave without becoming rubber in texture and flavor? [more inside]
Two questions about Facebook Fan Pages: Video Play Counts, Facebook Impressions
Two Questions about Facebook Fan Pages:
1. How can I best track the number of times a posted video is played?
2. What is going on with "Impressions"? [more inside]
posted by jander03 at 7:08 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by jander03 at 7:08 AM PST - 3 comments
I do not like thee, Doctor Fell
How do you know when it is time to change counsellors? [more inside]
How and When should I negotiate the expected salary with the staffing agent/recruiter?
How and When should I negotiate the expected salary with the staffing agent/recruiter? [more inside]
Looking for reference charts to hang on the wall.
Point me in the direction of the best reference charts/wall posters you know of - for printing out or request by mail. [more inside]
posted by backseatpilot at 6:27 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by backseatpilot at 6:27 AM PST - 11 comments
allergic reaction?
My left eye is swollen and tender to the touch, and my whole body itches. It's been like this for about a week. I have an appointment next week but my health insurance doesn't kick in until February 1 -- is this something I should worry about before then? [more inside]
Using a laptop screen as a display for a different laptop.
My laptop has a broken screen. Before I send it off for repair, I need to back it up, but I can't do that without a screen. I don't have access to a monitor to plug it into, but I do have two other working laptops available. Can I somehow hook them up so I can use one of the working screens with the broken laptop? [more inside]
posted by une_heure_pleine at 5:48 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by une_heure_pleine at 5:48 AM PST - 13 comments
looking for tiny earthing car accessory
I am looking for a tiny car earthing accessory I had years back. You touched the car with it before touching it with your bare hand, which would "defuse" (?) the static electricity and keep you from getting shocked by the car. [more inside]
posted by ClarissaWAM at 5:23 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by ClarissaWAM at 5:23 AM PST - 16 comments
How do I get my web browser back in focus?
How do I stop Google from stealing focus? [more inside]
How do I retrieve my shop keys?
UK Employment (drama) filter: Employee will not return company property (keys). What next? [more inside]
posted by gadha at 2:57 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by gadha at 2:57 AM PST - 13 comments
How can I talk to my dad about his spending addiction?
How can I talk to my dad about his spending addiction? [more inside]
posted by ad4pt at 12:09 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by ad4pt at 12:09 AM PST - 18 comments
January 24
Do I qualify for this loophole?
I took an early distribution on my 401(k) when I quit my job early this year. After doing some reading on the subject, I found my medical for the year is above the 7.5% threshold. Does this mean my early withdrawal penalty doesn't apply? You are not my accountant inside! [more inside]
posted by Mister Fabulous at 11:09 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Mister Fabulous at 11:09 PM PST - 6 comments
Buying a house together
Buying a house together-run into a roadblock and need input [more inside]
mutha-effin snakes in the mutha-effin drain
How do you snake a drain with right angles? [more inside]
Help identify this instrument / sound.
There is a certain organ sound used in a lot of old prog music. A grindy organ sound. A perfect example is here, starting at 2:48. What is the instrument, and, if applicable, what is the setting / tone / whathaveyou (for example, if the instrument were a Hammond organ, what button would be pushed / levers flipped / etc. to get that sound? If a Moog, what dials would be turned, more or less?)?
posted by Bugbread at 9:50 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Bugbread at 9:50 PM PST - 6 comments
Can you identify this 80s-era CRPG?
Please help me identify a computer game I played in 1986. [more inside]
Where can I find videos of therapy sessions?
Does anyone know where I can find free, online videos of therapy sessions? I'm considering a career as a therapist and would like to study the therapeutic process. I'm in a community college at the moment and the video library isn't very extensive.
Somethinghasgoneterriblywrong.com
How can I find (or track) the downtime of the world's Top 100 websites? [more inside]
How to deal with incompatible sexual outlook?
My girlfriend of one year and I are both virgins. She wants to save herself for marriage while I don't. [more inside]
Ummmm, what happened?
Egad! Please give me your opinion - I don't know what to think or do... I've never handled rejection well, but I'm not sure it's rejection. [more inside]
winter + exercise + breathing: what's normal?
Winter vs. being out of shape vs. exercise-induced asthma - what feels like what? [more inside]
Online anxiety workshops?
What are some good online modules for anxiety? [more inside]
CHEAT CODEZ PLS HELP
In "Silent Hill: Shattered Memories" the flashlight-based exploration of the creepy cold abandoned town is all too often interrupted by annoying "nightmare" sequences where you have to flee from faceless ghouls. I hate hate hate these nightmare sequences, but I want to keep playing the game. Can I bypass them somehow? [more inside]
Penalties for exhibition of pirated movies?
What would the penalty be for publicly exhibiting a downloaded, pirated copy of a new movie? Not simply in your basement or something, but at an actual movie theater? [more inside]
I will be getting more chicken piri-piri.
What to do in Portugal (with my grandparents)? [more inside]
Where to eat near Curran Theatre in SF?
What are these cool bikes that Google has at their HQ?
What kind of bikes are these that they have on the Google Campus? (Specifically the style or model) [more inside]
What's fun, French, and on Netflix?
Here’s a question that I think a lot of Ottawa-area Anglophones would appreciate an answer to:
Are there any good French television shows or films available via the Canadian version of Netflix streaming?
Getting into the wireless networking game...
I am about to be unemployed. I will have essentially unlimited free time to learn a new skill set. I believe I would like to become a wireless network technician. How do I do it? [more inside]
I swear I'm an upstanding citizen.
CA EDD (unemployment) thinks I committed fraud because I somehow didn't tell them about being out of town for the holidays correctly. How bad is this?? [more inside]
MLA Quoting a quote
In MLA format when you are citing a book that quotes another book, which book should you cite? [more inside]
posted by Deflagro at 7:24 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Deflagro at 7:24 PM PST - 7 comments
"That's awfully nice raspberry cordial, Anne ..."
Hosting an Anne of Green Gables dinner-involving shindig. What should I serve? [more inside]
posted by Eyebrows McGee at 7:17 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by Eyebrows McGee at 7:17 PM PST - 26 comments
Tell me about your experiences with online TEFL certification.
If you did an online TEFL course, what did you like and dislike about it? [more inside]
posted by lhp81 at 6:53 PM PST - 1 comment
posted by lhp81 at 6:53 PM PST - 1 comment
Christian/Buddhist Scripture
Looking for specific quotes from Buddhist and Christian scripture on two particular themes. [more inside]
I just want some friends.
Fellow socially awkward Mefites: How do I chill out and not screw up this new long-distance friendship? Or did I already screw it up? [more inside]
posted by cabingirl at 6:41 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by cabingirl at 6:41 PM PST - 15 comments
Sloppy Calculus
Please help me evaluate integrals more accurately. Sloppy calculus is killing me. [more inside]
posted by PFL at 6:25 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by PFL at 6:25 PM PST - 14 comments
Advice column or WEB OF LIES?
I found (roughly) the same question asked of Miss Manners and Dear Abby. Is this a case of one guy copying the other, or did the robot that churns out all the material for the advice columns get lazy? How do these things work? [more inside]
posted by phunniemee at 6:24 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by phunniemee at 6:24 PM PST - 14 comments
FUTURE DISKO
Hey, Music nerds! I'm looking for tracks with the same kind of vibe as Justus Köhncke's "Timecode" or Alden Tyrell's "Love Explosion". [more inside]
posted by dunkadunc at 6:23 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by dunkadunc at 6:23 PM PST - 10 comments
I've got 20K to develop an idea into a business. Where do I begin?
I've got software engineering expertise and a solid understanding of business fundamentals. I'm looking to drive the project & team(s) - not build the idea myself (assuming its software-based).
Any thoughts on how to find the best idea and wisely invest these funds?
Teach Me How To Juggle Admissions Letters!
Is backing out of a degree program after you’ve committed and sent the deposit in a common practice, or am I screwing someone else out of the chance for an education? [more inside]
posted by Rewind at 6:18 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Rewind at 6:18 PM PST - 9 comments
Phattest kick drum around?
I am looking for some truly phat, welly belly kick drum samples. [more inside]
Reentering the Marvel universe
For someone who hasn't read any X-Men comics, or any of the spinoffs, for many, many years, where would be a logical and entertaining place to jump in? [more inside]
New passport, new driver's license, new credit cards, new work ID, new checks, new name.
[When-to-change-name-filter] We were married by a judge in June 2010. Our big wedding is this May 2011. We're filing taxes jointly in a month or so. We're going on an out-of-country honeymoon in June 2011. Taking all of that into mind, when is it going to be easiest for me to legally take his name? [more inside]
posted by kthxbi at 5:29 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by kthxbi at 5:29 PM PST - 22 comments
Are you there, God? It's me, Jamie, and my shin splints
Special Snowflake Shin Splint question: Mild shin splits: should a newbie runner push through or rest for a 10K coming up in 9 weeks? [more inside]
Career Counseling
I feel like I have two very different life goals that aren't compatible with each other at all. [more inside]
posted by DisreputableDog at 5:14 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by DisreputableDog at 5:14 PM PST - 21 comments
Will nipple piercings affect sensitivity?
My female friend is considering getting her nipples pierced, but hasn't talked with many people who have gotten it done themselves. Her largest concern is losing sensitivity in her nipples. Is this likely? Are there any side effects other than potential bacterial infection that she should consider?
posted by gracedepapel at 5:12 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by gracedepapel at 5:12 PM PST - 18 comments
How much is this dog kennel worth?
How much would this dog kennel enclosure thing be worth? [more inside]
How do I get money refunded from an airline?
I feel I just got screwed out of about $500 by an airline. Of course they don't see it that way. What resources do I have to get this money back? If not, what else can I do? [more inside]
posted by boghead at 4:51 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by boghead at 4:51 PM PST - 12 comments
How is my bedroom wired? Can I fix this myself?
My bedroom is wired like a Myst puzzle. How is my ceiling light fixture supposed to be powered? If this isn't something I can fix myself, how much might an electrician charge? Pictures and diagrams inside. [more inside]
Should I be using a USB DAC instead of my TV
Should I not be using my television as a DAC for my home stereo? [more inside]
Two non-competing companies with the same name
What are the legal implications of giving a company the same name as a company in a different business? [more inside]
posted by roll truck roll at 3:53 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by roll truck roll at 3:53 PM PST - 7 comments
Want to read a great book on European history
Looking for recommendations for books on the history of western civilization. [more inside]
posted by justlooking at 3:52 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by justlooking at 3:52 PM PST - 16 comments
How does the NSF break the good/ bad news?
[Academia Filter] I am familiar with how the Australian Research Council announces the outcomes of applications for funding, but how are things done in the US? How does the National Science Foundation inform grant applicants of whether their grant has been funded or not?
posted by Alice Russel-Wallace at 3:46 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Alice Russel-Wallace at 3:46 PM PST - 4 comments
Sleep wrinkles?
How can I diminish the apparent sleep wrinkles that I've developed? [more inside]
Slightly late or slightly early?
When you're meeting up with people, should you err on the side of "slightly early" or on the side of "slightly late"? [more inside]
Help a mom fill up (almost) two weeks worth of downtime in NYC
My mom is visiting me in NYC for two weeks, while I have a full time job. What can she do during the day that is fun and safe? [more inside]
posted by Brainy at 2:34 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by Brainy at 2:34 PM PST - 19 comments
I want to be poked, proded, and flush with cash
What health stuff should I get done while I have dual insurance? [more inside]
How does one go from Dating to Going Out/In a Relationship?
How do I avoid a series of first-dates leading to 'just friends'? [more inside]
posted by ElliotH at 2:19 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by ElliotH at 2:19 PM PST - 20 comments
Built-in iSight or iPhone 4 for quick video shoot?
I have to shoot a quick, five-minute video that's basically a vlog: just me talking into the camera. To film it, I can use either a built-in iSight camera on a 2008 pre-unibody MacBook Pro, or an iPhone 4. Which one would be the better choice? Yeah, I'm aware it's not going to look cinematic with either one, but I want to look as decent as I can within reason. [more inside]
Getting good directions
Freelancers: help me help my clients with communication. [more inside]
Leveraging Leftovers
Looking for weekly meal plans that make the most of leftovers. [more inside]
Oh where, oh where have my emails gone?
Why are emails sent from Exchange 2003 intermittently failing to be received at their destination with no error message? Could this have something to do with signatures added in Outlook? [more inside]
posted by talkingmuffin at 1:54 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by talkingmuffin at 1:54 PM PST - 13 comments
How do I get started making a custom map for a website?
I want to make a website with a map on it. I have no idea what I'm doing. Where should I start? [more inside]
Please translate ASL for me?
Could someone put together a gloss of the literal English from this ASL song interpretation? [more inside]
Combining Quicktimes
I'd like to combine two quicktime movies into one file using iMovie (or any other program). But having trouble figuring it out. Any tips?
I made an error in bank's favor.
I accidentally paid Sallie Mae FOUR months’ worth of federal student loans, which totals an amount I can’t possibly afford. I asked my bank to place a stop order on the electronic payments but there’s a possibility the transactions may still go through, before the stop order is processed (3 business days). What can I do to recover my money now, or in the event that the transactions indeed go through? [more inside]
My toes are freezing!
My toes get really cold when I go outside, despite my best efforts to insulate them. I'd like to make it to spring with all ten of them intact. [more inside]
posted by Metroid Baby at 12:37 PM PST - 38 comments
posted by Metroid Baby at 12:37 PM PST - 38 comments
Fancy concatenate in Excel?
How do I combine two columns of text in Excel but maintain the formatting (italics and superscript) of the original cells? [more inside]
posted by _cave at 12:10 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by _cave at 12:10 PM PST - 3 comments
Countdown!
What should my husband and I do in the year before we have a baby? [more inside]
posted by Ideal Impulse at 12:00 PM PST - 59 comments
posted by Ideal Impulse at 12:00 PM PST - 59 comments
Hello World!
I'm trying to learn the basics of Javascript and it seems like even when broken down to the simplest kindergarten-level explanation, I still don't get it at all. [more inside]
Where can I find a unique and flattering black floorlength bridesmaid dress?
Please help me find a unique black, floorlength dress for a bridesmaid dress! I don't want to look like I'm going to prom, and am having a hard time finding online stores that might carry something more unique or whimsical while still appropriate. [more inside]
Looking at this sweater with distain
Handknit Irish sweaters with coffee/unknown stains. [more inside]
No-pill week or not?
Birth control pill: Last month I skipped the no-pill week between cycles to skip my period, but alas, it came anyway. I'm now at the end of that 3-week pack and wondering if I can safely start the no-pill week again, or if I should take the pill for another week. [more inside]
posted by hannahlambda at 11:22 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by hannahlambda at 11:22 AM PST - 5 comments
The amazing disappearing exercise equipment!
Is there such a thing as a foldable or compact squat rack/cage, and where can I find it? [more inside]
posted by Vorteks at 11:14 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Vorteks at 11:14 AM PST - 10 comments
sun beautiful sun
We have motion-activated lights in our new office, and office plants that need light over the weekend. I'm looking for some kind of plug-in kinetic sculpture that we can have on a plant timer, that'll run (hopefully without being too annoying) during the day to keep the lights on.
Apple Time Capsule or other Wifi Access point for Time Machine backups in 2011?
Apple Time Capsule or other Wifi Access point for Time Machine backups? (also when do you think Time Machine refresh will occur?) [more inside]
posted by bottlebrushtree at 11:12 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by bottlebrushtree at 11:12 AM PST - 12 comments
What's happening in San Francisco tonight and tomorrow?
What's happening in San Francisco tonight and tomorrow? [more inside]
Good songs about history?
Looking for good contemporary songs about history. [more inside]
Looking for a game like Neopets or the Zen Garden from Plants vs Zombies
Please recommend a Tamagotchi-like game where I can grow pets/a garden/a city/whatever. [more inside]
posted by giggleknickers at 10:26 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by giggleknickers at 10:26 AM PST - 15 comments
Glass table = hum? Why?
When I set my microphone stand on a table I get a hum. How can I fix that without spending a lot of money or holding the microphone the whole time? [more inside]
Book with a non-human narrator
Name that book from very sketchy details. Published sometime around the year 2000; the twist at the end is that the protagonist is not human (more within). [more inside]
What was this Greatest American Hero cake parody?
Name that parody tune: Around 2000 or 2001, I downloaded an MP3 of a man singing the "Greatest American Hero" theme very poorly, except he changed some of the lyrics so it was about cake, and between verses he told the story of his "super cake." What was this song and where can I find it again? [more inside]
HiFi CD player vs DAC
Audiophile questions: HiFi CD player vs DAC. What benefit is there to a CD player compared to just getting a quality digital/analog converter? What exactly is a quality DAC? Help me avoid audiophile snake oil! [more inside]
posted by cotterpin at 9:57 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by cotterpin at 9:57 AM PST - 15 comments
Chew the hand that feeds: Where to find a life like edible hand?
Let say your handcuffed to a dead person. The only way to escape is to bite your way out. Would you need to chew off the whole hand or just the thumb and some palm? Now how could I recreated this visually for film? [more inside]
posted by bleucube at 9:55 AM PST - 43 comments
posted by bleucube at 9:55 AM PST - 43 comments
Why can't I see clearly through eyeglasses?
Why can't I see clearly through eyeglasses? [more inside]
Best answer gets a handmade thank you card
Assuming low print quantities, what's the most efficient way (in terms of price-to-quality ratio) to print a design on notecards? [more inside]
posted by enlarged to show texture at 9:15 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by enlarged to show texture at 9:15 AM PST - 7 comments
How can I rehome my dog?
Where can I find a place/person to take care of my dog for 3 months (possibly permanently)? [more inside]
I want to create beautiful checklists.
Is there a program to create checklists similar to those used by aircraft pilots? [more inside]
YA "Which Internet Service" Question
I'm about to move to Westchester county, NY. How should I get my Internet service? [more inside]
posted by Quisp Lover at 8:28 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Quisp Lover at 8:28 AM PST - 10 comments
What pairs or groups of languages are so similar that they can be understood by their respective speakers?
My Spanish-speaking friends say that they don't have much problem understanding and conversing with Italians and Portuguese speakers.
What other pairs or groups of languages are so similar that they can be understood by their speakers in the same way? Danish and Swedish perhaps? Dutch and Afrikaans? Polish and Czech?
posted by jonesor at 8:27 AM PST - 68 comments
posted by jonesor at 8:27 AM PST - 68 comments
From teh intarwebz to one of them book things with the paper and stuff!
Is there an easy, quick way in Word to convert a large amount of block paragraphs (like we have on teh internets) to the sort of paragraphs one sees in print with indents and no space between said paragraphs? [more inside]
Heroscapce newb help
Newb here. How do I go about making a purchase to get Heroscape up and running? [more inside]
posted by Brocktoon at 8:17 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by Brocktoon at 8:17 AM PST - 4 comments
Check Engine light really off?
The check engine light in my car is cycling on and off (on for a week, off for a week). Two questions:
1. If I take the car in for an emissions/smog test when the check engine light is off, will it pass.
2. If it fails, and it is early enough in the month, will I be able to drive the car until the end of the month when the sticker expires, or will it be "red-tagged" as soon as it fails? [more inside]
posted by dforemsky at 8:04 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by dforemsky at 8:04 AM PST - 10 comments
There's a world where I can go...
Name that song: from This American Life 149, about 29 minutes in. It sounds like an electric guitar cover of The Beach Boys' "In My Room", but it has no vocals, and doesn't sound like the cover by Grant Lee Buffalo.
posted by l33tpolicywonk at 7:50 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by l33tpolicywonk at 7:50 AM PST - 7 comments
How do I get to Torii Station from Naha city?
How do I get from Naha city to Torii Station? [more inside]
posted by farce majeure at 7:44 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by farce majeure at 7:44 AM PST - 5 comments
Is she needy or is it me?
Am I an a-hole or is she really emotionally needy and insecure? [more inside]
How do you handle a poor recommendation from a professor you still have to take classes from?
How do you handle a poor recommendation from a professor you still have to take classes from? (Special Snowflake details inside) [more inside]
Truckers Delight?
Travelling on I81 in central Pennsylvania there are several large, sleazy billboards advertising places to get a "massage." From the billboard, it's hard not to get the impression that you will get more than a massage at the advertised establishment (the billboard gives an address.) What's going on here?
posted by ennui.bz at 7:23 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by ennui.bz at 7:23 AM PST - 25 comments
Did you see the cute PSA about good/bad touching for kids?
A few months ago in the daily deluge of links I see there was a very cute (possibly Australian) animated PSA for children about the difference between good and bad touching. I meant to show it to my son, but I forgot to bookmark it, and googling it does not bring up the expected results (plus just leads to awkward combination of keywords) If you saw it, do you remember where it is?
posted by jimmydare at 7:12 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by jimmydare at 7:12 AM PST - 2 comments
Help my interns help me
How can my small political nonprofit make the most of our interns? [more inside]
Not a big fan of keeping old CDs around
Classic Mac emulation-filter: I have apps that require CDs to run. How can I convert my CDs to mountable disk images in SheepShaver/OS 9? [more inside]
posted by The Winsome Parker Lewis at 6:34 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by The Winsome Parker Lewis at 6:34 AM PST - 15 comments
Wow... that's a lot of money.
HALP! Can you suggest an auto mechanic within about 10-15 miles of King of Prussia, PA who might be able to do a better price than the dealership on a full clutch replacement? 2006 Subaru Impreza. Difficulty: I need to call back in about an hour. [more inside]
Why couldn't Miley Cyrus cover Pixies songs?
Please help me make a playlist of songs for youth (7 - 18 years old) that they will actually enjoy and not just a playlist of songs I think they should like instead. [more inside]
posted by smirkyfodder at 6:30 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by smirkyfodder at 6:30 AM PST - 13 comments
Abortion Malpractice
Can anybody recommend a lawyer in Broward County, FL who works with abortion malpractice but is not a pro-life activist? Please feel free to send a private message.
Hello Big Brother/Sister...
Is it legal to secretly videotape and/or record the conversations of employees in California? [more inside]
Do Apple Cider Vinegar Pills Work?
Anyone experience any benefits from taking Apple Cider Vinegar pills? [more inside]
No need to insert SAIT joke here
$20, SAIT? Truly? Possibly NSFW question about sex workers. [more inside]
posted by malibustacey9999 at 5:17 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by malibustacey9999 at 5:17 AM PST - 24 comments
Family Seoul
What are unique and fun activities for a family visiting Seoul? [more inside]
Pimping up a camera.
In this question I asked you to help me become an Inspector Gadget filmmaker. You succeeded. Well, now I want you to help me pimp my camera. (budget around $15,000) [more inside]
Help invigorate a bunch of tired biochemists!
The music that everyone at my lab bench most enjoys working to is stuff like Daft Punk, The Chemical Brothers, Justice, etc etc etc. Particularly good are seamlessly mixed live sets. Can anyone recommend any easily obtainable sets from these artists, or similar artists that mightn't be on our radar? We've already exhausted Alive 2007, amazing as it is. The only caveat is no naughty words; everyone was pretty abashed when a senior academic walked by just as SUCK MY DICK / AIN'T THAT SOME SHIT was blasting.
Where do I buy paper souffle cups in London (UK)?
Where do I buy paper souffle cups in London (UK)? [more inside]
Tier 1 Post-study Work Visa
I've recently completed a PhD in the UK and will be applying for a Tier 1 Post-Study Work visa. I need to do this in person and it needs to be done by the end of next week but I can't get an appointment online and the Home Office advice line is unable to provide any further information. Help? [more inside]
So it goes?
NameThatSongFilter: I recently rediscovered this track on my computer, and I would like to know who made it. [more inside]
posted by anarcation at 1:24 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by anarcation at 1:24 AM PST - 2 comments
January 23
Wanted, waterproof Persian carpet knockoff. Fying optional.
I am looking for a fine Persian cheap plastic rug. [more inside]
posted by Kid Charlemagne at 9:54 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Kid Charlemagne at 9:54 PM PST - 6 comments
How can I put .m4v video files onto my ipod without using iTunes?
How can I put .m4v video files onto my ipod without using iTunes? [more inside]
Cashing in casino chips.
Why did the cashier give me these two particular five dollar bills at the casino? [more inside]
Got UFO?
Please help me figure out what this UFO in my photo is. I suspect a bird, but it was bloody cold out, and I didn't see any birds in other photos taken that same morning.
posted by MikeWarot at 8:54 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by MikeWarot at 8:54 PM PST - 18 comments
Make a delicious smoothie in JUST 8 seconds!
What's it like working in a call centre for people who order things off the television? [more inside]
posted by Felicity Rilke at 8:28 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by Felicity Rilke at 8:28 PM PST - 12 comments
Dental work in Lubbock Texas
Dental work in Lubbock Texas? References? [more inside]
Logging complete browser activity
I'm digital arts student who wants to visualize internet addiction.
How do I log browser activity: not just history...but back, forward, scrolling, and the seconds between each action? [more inside]
Word cloud analysis software for desktop?
Anyone know a word cloud analyzer for the desktop which does similar things to wordle.com ?
Sudden tooth decay?
Sudden tooth decay? I've got three of these spots on my teeth at the gumline that I just noticed this morning. They looked like something stuck to my tooth, but upon closer inspection they seem to be indentations in the tooth. I saw the dentist 5 weeks ago for a cleaning and everything seemed fine. Is this decay, or what? [more inside]
Need advice on Boston Rental Home
Looking for a furnished house to rent for the month of July for a family of four in Boston -- more precisely, somewhere within a 30 minute drive of Lexington MA. Would love a swank place but would settle for a clean house, fair price, no pets. What websites or brokers would you recommend -- what advice would you give?
What are legal aspects of changing one's name to a mononym, or employing multiple legal aliases?
I'm changing my name to a mononym. What should I know or do to make this easier? [more inside]
posted by saizai at 6:22 PM PST - 47 comments
posted by saizai at 6:22 PM PST - 47 comments
Help Me Get My Barbie Dream Job
Can you give some advice on what to say in a "philosophy statement on museum education and exhibition" as part of a resume? The job for which I'm applying is a long shot for me, but I really do think I'd be a great fit for it, and I want a fighting chance to actually make it to the interview. [more inside]
posted by madred at 6:14 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by madred at 6:14 PM PST - 6 comments
Help needed for an aggressive cat that will be euthanised soon.
I need help to save a troubled cat from being put down. [more inside]
Why do my breasts hurt so much?
YANAD, but why do both my breasts hurt so much? They have been very tender and swollen for about two weeks. I am a 22 year old female, and I am not on any hormonal birth control. My last period finished on January 7th and was completely normal, so I don't think I'm pregnant. My breasts do typically get very sore and swollen up to a week before my period, but usually not quite to this extent. [more inside]
"Freeforall" by Margaret Atwood - where can I read it?
"Freeforall," a 1986 short story by Margaret Atwood - where can I find a copy of this to read - either in my library, online, or for purchase? [more inside]
posted by 2003girl at 6:06 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by 2003girl at 6:06 PM PST - 2 comments
Help me find a "green" kitchen cabinet.
What is the best source for reputable "eco-friendly" kitchen cabinets? [more inside]
posted by rabidsegue at 5:36 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by rabidsegue at 5:36 PM PST - 5 comments
Interview ethics
I'll be graduating from college this spring and am looking at jobs. I'm also in the running for a scholarship to go abroad, which I have about a 50 percent chance of getting. Should I mention this to potential employers, and if so, when and how? [more inside]
Name the actor in this Windows 7 commercial
Who is the actor in this Microsoft Windows 7 "To the Cloud" Windows 7 tv commercial?
Guitar chords for Yiddish song "Margaritkelach"?
Guitar chords for Yiddish song "Margaritkelach"? [more inside]
posted by Sar HaPanim at 4:37 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by Sar HaPanim at 4:37 PM PST - 2 comments
Any risks/how to fight fault in a traffic accident?
Any risks of fighting who is at fault in a traffic accident? [more inside]
posted by idyllhands at 4:27 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by idyllhands at 4:27 PM PST - 26 comments
Help me figure out what (work-related) skills I should focus on attaining
I need to make myself employable fast - how do I get the skills I need? [more inside]
posted by nerdfish at 3:37 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by nerdfish at 3:37 PM PST - 9 comments
Wind cover for iPhone?
I have been taking video with my iPhone 4 recently, but it's been windy so I get a lot of wind noise. What's the best way to go about reducing the wind noise, and/or how can I make a microphone cover/windscreen for the iPhone 4?
Where can I see this show?
Where can I get hold of torrents/youtube of the Pakistani Army show described here? [more inside]
posted by dougrayrankin at 2:42 PM PST - 1 comment
posted by dougrayrankin at 2:42 PM PST - 1 comment
And then I realized I was warping young minds, not shaping them
I am working towards a PhD, but do not want to be a professor. Am I wasting my time? [more inside]
posted by sock puppet of mystery! at 2:36 PM PST - 50 comments
posted by sock puppet of mystery! at 2:36 PM PST - 50 comments
Chemical Dependency Evaluation Strategy
What strategy should I adopt for a chemical dependency evaluation, in order to reduce the chance of being labelled "alcoholic?" [more inside]
Prairie grasses and thrifty lasses
What are the best thrift stores in central/southern Illinois? [more inside]
Going to DEFCAT 1
A few weeks ago, my cat started freaking out whenever people walk by the my ground-floor window. Is there a good way to help her chill out about it? [more inside]
posted by Johnny Assay at 1:04 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Johnny Assay at 1:04 PM PST - 9 comments
Caring for posterior tibial tendonitis
I have a half-marathon in three weeks, but I was just diagnosed with posterior tibial tendonitis (inner ankle) due to overpronating. Anyone have experience with this injury, advice for care/treatment? Can I run on it? [more inside]
Woodworking without a personal shop?
What options exist in the Chantilly VA area if I want to continue my woodworking hobby but don't want to rent a place with a garage / shop space? [more inside]
Art Type Identification
What kind of "descriptive word art" is this officially classified as? [more inside]
posted by nathanm at 12:28 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by nathanm at 12:28 PM PST - 9 comments
Good breakfast buffet in Jackson/Pearl Missippi
Looking for good breakfast buffet recommendation - Jackson/Pearl Missippi area.
A men's group from various churches in Illinois will be heading down via bus to Louisiana during the first week of March. En route, they will be coming into the Jackson/Pearl Mississippi area (I55 then heading south on to Ms State Route 49) at around 6:00 AM. Looking for a good breakfast buffet around the Jackson/Pearl area for ~50 men. Buffet preferred but a restaurant would be OK as a second choice. Any recommendations from the hive?
Experience with Rover 4G internet
Does anyone have experience with Rover 4G internet in the Los Angeles (near UCLA campus) and Orange County (specifically the 92842 region) areas? I can't be bound to a contract at the moment, so this seems to be the next best alternative. I've checked the coverage maps and there are towers nearby with full coverage of the areas that I will be in. But that doesn't mean much in real world tests, so I'd like to know what your download/upload speeds are at various times of the day. And have they ever sent you a warning letter for always being connected. Thanks.
Bilateral symmetry is only accurate to a first approximation
A large portion of the women I know (myself included) have breast asymmetry - one breast is larger than the other. I know this is unremarkable and pretty normal; humans aren't actually that symmetrical when you look closely. But I was talking about this with my girlfriend this morning and we noticed that for both of us, it's the left breast that is larger. Is there a species-wide skewing of left vs right breast for which one tends to be bigger? Does it follow handedness? Do men have noticeable asymmetry (presumably scaled smaller)? If it skews left, is there some whacked out evolutionary advantage of having the extra bit of padding over the heart?
posted by rmd1023 at 11:40 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by rmd1023 at 11:40 AM PST - 24 comments
What locations in or near San Jose (Costa Rica) should I scope out on my imminent vacation to further fuel my expat fantasies?
What locations in or near San Jose (Costa Rica) should I scope out on my imminent vacation to further fuel my expat fantasies? [more inside]
debbie downer never gets asked to the movies.
I need non-depressing short films to show my class each week. [more inside]
Where can I find how-to's on recycled book walls and furniture?
Where can I find how-to's on recycled book walls and furniture? [more inside]
Where do i find used solar-thermal collectors?
I'm building a system to heat a hot tub in Minneapolis, MN. I'm pretty handy, have worked as a solar installer (though mostly photovoltaic), have a good sense of how the system will work, have acquired the hot tub itself, and now all I need is the solar collector. [more inside]
Help pick a walk-in song for our president
We're looking for the perfect high-energy song to introduce the president of our tech company at our annual kickoff meeting. [more inside]
Asthma medicine in Asia: are there restrictions on import, and is it easily purchased?
I take Clenil Modulite (Beclometasone dipropionate, a daily steroid) and Ventolin (Salbutamol, as needed) for my asthma, in inhaler form.
I'm visiting Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, China, Japan, Russia and Mongolia in the course of a backpacking trip starting next month. I want to take these medicines with me, but am finding it hard to find info about restricted drugs in these countries. Can you help? [more inside]
posted by Kirn at 10:04 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by Kirn at 10:04 AM PST - 5 comments
Why did I faint or collapse last night?
I collapsed this morning. I know you're not my doctor and I know I need to see one, but I can't afford to unless it's immediately life-threatening. Can you help me figure out what might be wrong with me? [more inside]
posted by Night_owl at 9:59 AM PST - 77 comments
posted by Night_owl at 9:59 AM PST - 77 comments
Swing it daddy-o, swing it hard!
I'm trying to expand my exposure to swung rhythms in music. I know that some genres are more likely to have swung rhythms--blues and jazz being two obvious examples--but there is a lot of straight-time music within those genres as well. So...are there any ways to search for swung rhythm music? Sites that compile lists of swung songs? Personal recommendations? [more inside]
where to buy/rent bamboo scaffolding in hong kong?
I am in Hong Kong doing an art project, and I want to create room dividers out of bamboo scaffolding, like they have all over Hong Kong, with perhaps some kind of neutral colored tarp or muslin draped over it. This stuff is in piles all over HK - does anyone know how I can buy or rent some, and have someone build two wall dividers out of it, perhaps 3x4 meters each? I'm thinking it should be fairly quick, but I don't really know - do any of you know anything more about this process, or what the cost might be? (I don't have a big budget at all, probably no more than $100 or $150).
If it seems too expensive, any alternative ideas?
Would you buy this used Toyota Corolla?
Would you buy this used Toyota Corolla? I've got a line on a 1997 Corolla with 150k on the engine, but the transmission was replaced five years ago (after dying at 125k) with a used transmission from JapanDirect. That transmission now has ~75k on it, in addition to whatever it had before it was installed. I'm having my mechanic look at the car this week, but have no idea if any of this is a warning sign. Is JapanDirect reliable, in your experience? Would you buy a used car with a replacement transmission?
posted by mediareport at 9:13 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by mediareport at 9:13 AM PST - 14 comments
Did I give a ton of info to a phisher, or is this really the Census Bureau?
Is 812-218-3144 really the Census Bureau, or did I give all sorts of personal info to a phisher? [more inside]
posted by johnofjack at 9:13 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by johnofjack at 9:13 AM PST - 21 comments
Fire risk of bathroom candle
Fire safety filter: My husband thinks that a lit candle left unattended on the back of our toilet in the bathroom is not a fire hazard, and I disagree. Please help us settle this argument with facts and figures. [more inside]
posted by frecklefaerie at 8:24 AM PST - 78 comments
posted by frecklefaerie at 8:24 AM PST - 78 comments
Help me in my quest for liters and kilograms of food
Please recommend your favorite food blogs - that use metric units for measurement. [more inside]
posted by coraline at 8:13 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by coraline at 8:13 AM PST - 13 comments
heartless heartbreaker
Why do I keep stringing people along/breaking their hearts? Or...why do I not seem to be able to love deeply? [more inside]
Realistic lobster magnet?
Looking for a specific hard-to-find lobster magnet. Realistic lobster image (not cartoon), dark ruddy/blueish color (not bright red), about 10-14" long, no background, no text, just a cut-out shape of a lobster. The whole thing was made of magnet, such that it would stick to a car. [more inside]
Art about blindness?
Do you know of any interesting examples of visual art that focus on the experience of blindness? It seems to me that it would be an interesting paradox to make a visual statement about a lack of seeing.
Take a picture, it'll last longer...
We bought a car from a dealer in Massachusetts, but we live in Maine and the car will be registered in Maine. When we picked up the car yesterday, the dealer asked us to do something weird. Have you ever heard of this? [more inside]
He ain't heavy, he's my...coffee can?
What is the most dense material, commonly available in the average US city, with which one could fill an average metal coffee can for, say, under $20? [more inside]
posted by namewithoutwords at 6:27 AM PST - 28 comments
posted by namewithoutwords at 6:27 AM PST - 28 comments
What's the minimum amount of activity my car needs to start in 6 months?
I'm subletting my house for 6 months and need to leave my car in my garage for that period. My tenants have offered to start the car periodically the keep the battery running. The car is not registered, so they won't be able to drive it more than a few feet on driveway (backing out and driving back in). Is this amount of activity enough so that the car will be functional when I return? Or do I need to take more extensive storage measures (e.g. disconnecting battery)? Thanks!
Can this rug be saved?
My cat keeps scratching the rug. Is there any way to make him stop? [more inside]
Help! My perfect pan doesn't work anymore!
Why has my omelet pan stopped working? What do I do? [more inside]
posted by SockyMcPuppet at 4:32 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by SockyMcPuppet at 4:32 AM PST - 20 comments
Meatloaf, again?
How many different meals make up a 'normal' amount of food variety in your life? [more inside]
Must-reads for stagestruck teen
Please recommend books for a 15-year-old who loves acting. [more inside]
posted by Paris Elk at 2:46 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by Paris Elk at 2:46 AM PST - 15 comments
Oh, what a tangled web we weave when first we coat our dog with cornmeal
Can I get this cornmeal out of my dog's fur without shaving him? [more inside]
crime photo history
Is there is a picture of Capones' top five "gunmen" on the internet? [more inside]
Is having a full-time job while attending college a good thing?
Hired in 2 years ago as part-time help, promoted to key-holder, and now offered to opportunity to go higher up. Is a job promotion and the increased pay that comes with it worth delaying the amount of time it takes to complete post-secondary education? Really making money and going to school, are they compatible/desirable? How would taking a salaried job affect financial aid available to me? [more inside]
posted by Giggilituffin at 1:17 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by Giggilituffin at 1:17 AM PST - 17 comments
Where can I find the still pictures they show of Ann-Margret as montages in "The Swinger"?
Where can I find the still pictures they show of Ann-Margret as montages in "The Swinger"? [more inside]
January 22
traveling and maintaining weight
What are ways I can make sure I don't gain weight while not going to gym over a 2-week period? [more inside]
posted by bearette at 11:40 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by bearette at 11:40 PM PST - 19 comments
Help me set up a wireless-wired spoke for my home network using existing 10+ year old parts
Is it possible to use the wireless connection from my laptop to connect my hacked XBox (not 360) running XBMC to the network using a Ethernet cable? [more inside]
[music filter] Can you help me tracking down an ambient/chillout song out lucid dreaming?
I'm trying to find an ambient/chillout track (around an hour or so long, if I recall correctly) about lucid dreaming. [more inside]
posted by mrme at 9:06 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by mrme at 9:06 PM PST - 5 comments
How did a non-friend access my friends-only Facebook page?
Facebook privacy question: how did someone not on my friends list access my friends-only profile through a website? [more inside]
posted by JoannaC at 8:47 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by JoannaC at 8:47 PM PST - 17 comments
2nd gen iPod touch okay with iOS 4.2?
Is iOS 4.2 stable or mostly stable / will it run well on a 2nd gen iPod touch? [more inside]
posted by nrobertson at 8:14 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by nrobertson at 8:14 PM PST - 6 comments
How to furnish a studio apartment so it's both functional and attractive
Should I choose form or function when furnishing my studio? [more inside]
Cover me
Help me find a Macbook Air sleeve. [more inside]
Recommend an online game like Diplomacy
Any recommendations for an online asynchronous social-oriented strategy game, such as Diplomacy? [more inside]
How about we recycle your SUV?
How to stop a co-worker digging through my trash? [more inside]
Crafty advice for baseball fan!
Mefites with Craft/Artistic aptitude! I need advice on creating the coolest card table ever! [more inside]
posted by Cainaan777 at 7:17 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Cainaan777 at 7:17 PM PST - 6 comments
Which graphic novels should I read?
I've decided I love graphic novels. What should I read next? [more inside]
posted by lhude sing cuccu at 7:10 PM PST - 66 comments
posted by lhude sing cuccu at 7:10 PM PST - 66 comments
Ccrappy cat cage conundrum
Help me convert a very poorly designed cat cage into a comfortable place for cats up for adoption. [more inside]
Never been near a university, never took a paper or a learned degree.
How to track down old news headlines.
Help me track down past news headlines/articles for my daughter's baby book. [more inside]
posted by Becko at 5:49 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Becko at 5:49 PM PST - 8 comments
I'm thinking about buying a portable gaming system for business trips.
My job requires me to travel a few times a year, for weeks at a time. I'm debating the purchase of a PSP or DS, specifically for travel-entertainment purposes. We've been over this before, but not for a couple of years, so I'm wondering about the State of Portable Consoles. [more inside]
Ambient music with vocals
Help me find ambient tracks (or mixes) with vocal samples of someone talking about or lecturing on psychology, mysticism, psychedelic experiences, science, philosophy, art, space, etc. [more inside]
posted by AlsoMike at 5:23 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by AlsoMike at 5:23 PM PST - 21 comments
Beyond Bourbon St., hopefully.
I have some very specific questions about very specific things to do in New Orleans. [more inside]
posted by Hey Dean Yeager! at 5:17 PM PST - 34 comments
posted by Hey Dean Yeager! at 5:17 PM PST - 34 comments
There's something about boiling...
What is it about boiling water that does stuff to things being boiled? [more inside]
posted by overeducated_alligator at 5:09 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by overeducated_alligator at 5:09 PM PST - 25 comments
HPV or teaing/scaring?
Interior genital warts or vaginal tearing/scaring from a rape (15 years prior)? [more inside]
It's My Party, And I'll Rage If I Want To.
Any tips on the art of throwing a hotel party? [more inside]
What to do with some unexpected money?
What to do with some unexpected money? [more inside]
Artistic pseudonyms
Artistic pseudonyms and the lies behind them. How far is legal? [more inside]
What should I know before doing a long road trip in New Zealand?
I'm going on a road trip around New Zealand and also around Australia. What should I know about before doing a long road trip like this? [more inside]
posted by Bron-Y-Aur at 4:13 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by Bron-Y-Aur at 4:13 PM PST - 26 comments
Whiplash Aftercare
Yesterday my car was rear-ended. My car is really messed up. My neck is...maybe messed up. I need advice on whiplash aftercare. [more inside]
Can I let myself be happy now or should I guard my heart?
Four days ago, my partner got an email from her #1 grad school choice that sounded good. How excited should we be? I know there are many variables at work here that neither you nor we can know at this time, but I want to know if I can be excited and happy or if I should try to calm myself down. I know many people here are phD's from the hard sciences as well and I am hoping you can provide some perspective. Here are the details: [more inside]
Infant car seat for the car-less?
Car-less couple expecting baby. What car seat to buy? [more inside]
posted by SandiBeech at 3:49 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by SandiBeech at 3:49 PM PST - 17 comments
State Assistance Quandary
How can we complete my application for SSI when my husband just inherited a few thousand dollars? [more inside]
first time builder in canberra
Two home building questions. Firstly for those who have built, with the wisdom of hindsight, what things did you forget that you wished you had had included or for that matter extra stuff you paid for but wouldn't now. Secondly any recommendations for builders in Canberra Australia, in particular ones good at sticking to a budget. [more inside]
TiVo and Charter?
Do we need Charter to install cable cards in a TiVo Premier XL? [more inside]
posted by tangram1 at 2:31 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by tangram1 at 2:31 PM PST - 3 comments
Best way for 9 adults and children to stay in NYC?
What's the best way for a group of 9 adults and children to stay in NYC for three nights in late July? [more inside]
Am I Still Hireable?
I got written up at work this week. What now? [more inside]
Can you identify these houseplants?
Can you help me identify these houseplants? [more inside]
Open sesame!
Are there any door locks for a home that operate like the remotes on a modern car, i.e. without requiring you to press a button? [more inside]
culinary group theory
Food and Group Theory-Filter: I claimed that tasty foods and the operation of serving them together satisfy all the group axioms. Now I have to make Parmesan, spinach, and chocolate mousse taste good in a pie. Ideas, please? (Bonus points if you can work in some Thai peanut-lime sauce. Bonus bonus points if you can define inverses in this system.) [more inside]
Help me stalk my Facebook friends like I used to
I used to get SMS notifications whenever certain Facebook friends posted stuff to their walls. The notifications seem to have stopped coming. Did Facebook remove this feature? [more inside]
posted by jayder at 1:57 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by jayder at 1:57 PM PST - 6 comments
Congratulations, Sweet Girl!
Screenshot of the cake from Black Swan? (spoiler-ish inside) [more inside]
posted by sweetkid at 1:30 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by sweetkid at 1:30 PM PST - 7 comments
Golden Birthday Sweetness
Help me come up with an awesome vacation idea for my 25th golden birthday. [more inside]
Weekend Ergo
Where the heck can I go to try out a serious ergonomic office chair in Seattle (e.g. Steelcase Leap, Aeron, etc.) on a weekend? [more inside]
posted by rouftop at 12:56 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by rouftop at 12:56 PM PST - 4 comments
The itsy bitsy spider climbed towards our child and we killed it.
We recently moved to a house in the prairies and it has spiders. Help me identify them please? [more inside]
posted by Sallysings at 12:20 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by Sallysings at 12:20 PM PST - 13 comments
A wider selection of British periodicals in NYC?
Where in NYC can I buy Private Eye, News of the World, and/or The Daily Mirror? [more inside]
Where can I find a simple, step-by-step guide to SAS libraries, importing/exporting, and the SAS Explorer window?
Where can I find a simple, step-by-step guide to SAS libraries, importing/exporting, and the SAS Explorer window? [more inside]
vision quest
Help me understand the vicissitudes of connecting my laptop via VGA to a TV. [more inside]
posted by Obscure Reference at 11:53 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by Obscure Reference at 11:53 AM PST - 7 comments
Looking for some Costa Rica expertise
Please help clarify some questions about Costa Rican interior parks/volcanos/rain forest... [more inside]
Now what do I do with this cane?
I'm looking for tips and tricks to manage the logistics of using a cane/crutch as I go about my day. [more inside]
posted by SweetTeaAndABiscuit at 11:09 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by SweetTeaAndABiscuit at 11:09 AM PST - 15 comments
How do I create two sets of page numbers?
How do I create two sections with two different sets of page numbers in MS Word for Mac? [more inside]
posted by arveale at 11:05 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by arveale at 11:05 AM PST - 3 comments
What kinds of information does Directv/Dish Network capture on my viewing habits? Aren't they sitting on much more data than Nielsen Ratings?
What kinds of information does Directv/Dish Network capture on my viewing habits? Aren't they sitting on much more data than Nielsen Ratings?
telling boss about many upcoming doctors appointments
How do I notify my boss that I'll be leaving the office for regular doctors appointment without causing too much concern? [more inside]
posted by lacedcoffee at 10:05 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by lacedcoffee at 10:05 AM PST - 19 comments
Does it make sense for me to learn Adobe Illustrator?
I am a back and front end web developer - primarily a coder (that's my background) but can also hold my own in html/css/UX/GUI design. But I don't know the first thing about vector graphics. It it plausible for me to learn Adobe Illustrator? Is it worth it? [more inside]
posted by tempythethird at 10:01 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by tempythethird at 10:01 AM PST - 9 comments
What's a good banjolele/tenor banjo choice for a beginner?
I have been thinking about getting a banjolele, or possibly a tenor banjo, and I am looking for suggestions. [more inside]
Slow songs are great and all, but not if they're supposed to be fast songs.
Some songs on my iPod and through iTunes seem to be running slow - just enough to be noticeable and to drive me crazy. Songs that I've downloaded recently seem fine until I play them enough, and then it's almost like they wear out - what gives? [more inside]
No, see, that my password.
Facebook filter: Why does my password not work on two browsers? [more inside]
...to prevent slippage of VERY LARGE WHEELS...
At the Grand Canyon's southern rim's entrance gate this summer we passed by a 55 gallon drum apparently full of crushed rock adjacent to the toll gate. Inside was a #10 can. Outside was a label stating "NOT FOR TRASH". What -were- the rocks for?
posted by Ogre Lawless at 9:11 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by Ogre Lawless at 9:11 AM PST - 14 comments
How do I feel better about an unplanned pregnancy?
How do I feel better about an unplanned pregnancy? [more inside]
Sink gritting us down..
What is the mysterious grit in our sink? [more inside]
posted by Frasermoo at 8:52 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Frasermoo at 8:52 AM PST - 6 comments
Find me some articles about why you shouldn't date intelligent women
Find me some articles about why you shouldn't date an intelligent girl. [more inside]
posted by sunnichka at 8:47 AM PST - 37 comments
posted by sunnichka at 8:47 AM PST - 37 comments
Conservative predictions
Have any of the major Conservative political pundits, especially Bill Kristol, Beck, O'Reilly, Limbaugh, et al., made any correct predictions about major historical, political, or social events in the last decade? [more inside]
meditating in glasgow
Apparently I've wandered into a Love Triangle...how to get out?
Fell for someone, thought it was over and started to move on, now maybe it isn't?? Lots of complexities and juicy details inside (long, naturally) [more inside]
Accidentally gaming the psychometrics, apparently
An (software engineering) internship application involves the Rembrandt profile. Could anyone familiar with this test explain what they might be looking for, and give some advice on how I should approach this? I've had to take similar tests before (Myers-Brigg and VARK), and they haven't been very accurate, so I'm worried about giving the wrong impression. [more inside]
Naturalism - the tree-identifying kind, not the get-naked-at-the-beach kind.
Books and/or websites to help me become a naturalist? [more inside]
posted by r_nebblesworthII at 8:32 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by r_nebblesworthII at 8:32 AM PST - 9 comments
Blinded by the light?
My left eye seems to see brighter in darkness than my right. What gives? [more inside]
The best online bookstores for new and/or used books that accept PayPal?
The best online bookstores for new and/or used books that accept PayPal? [more inside]
Do I have a personality disorder?
Do I have a personality disorder? [more inside]
What are some fun, small and lesser known cities in Europe?
What are some fun, small and lesser known cities in Europe? [more inside]
Another thrilling Tempur Pedic mattress question...
I'm going to get a Tempur Pedic mattress, and would like some advice on the particulars. [more inside]
What are some weird/fun internet holidays?
Blog Like It's The End Of The World Day is 13 June.
Talk Like A Pirate Day is 19 September.
Pretend To Be A Time Traveller Day is 8 December.
What other weird/fun holidays are primarily observed on or have been mostly popularised by the internet? [more inside]
Help me get hired as a journalist for a daily paper
Got a job interview at a reputable daily newspaper. Yay! Could you help me prepare? [more inside]
What's up with deleted scenes?
Why do deleted scenes on DVDs always look so degraded? [more inside]
posted by Navelgazer at 1:04 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by Navelgazer at 1:04 AM PST - 12 comments
I'm so ignorant about languages that I don't even know if this is a dumb question to ask.
Are there any books that teach not only how to speak a language, but how the differences in that language's architecture affects/is affected by the cultures that speak that language? [more inside]
January 21
Sports advice for the clueless
Where in Washington DC can I get a Cincinnati Bengals patch or some sort of memorabilia? [more inside]
What are good ways to meet Spanish speakers/practice my Spansh?
What are good ways to meet Spanish speakers/practice my Spansh in Washington DC? Also, are there tutors who can help refine an accent? [more inside]
looking for another collapsible cat octahedral hideout thing
What do I even call this collapsible cat octahedral hideout thing? How do I find another one to purchase? Foster cat loves it soooo much, and I'd like to give her one when she's adopted... [more inside]
posted by amtho at 9:42 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by amtho at 9:42 PM PST - 7 comments
Can you reccomened a gambling novel?
What novels with a heavy focus on gambling should I read? [more inside]
Yarrrrr, my spine be curved, and so be my chair?
I switched jobs about a month ago, and since then, my back has been killing me. Help me be more comfortable. [more inside]
Help help guide this damsel to her peeps, Mefites.
Mefites, I need some social (possibly geographic) guidance on this one. Can you help me find "my people"? [more inside]
Looking for a traditional canon-focused English MA-- does it exist?
What is the best English MA grad school that focuses on literary forms and content, and literary canon? Secondarily, a PhD program that has a 'hidden' MA possible in this area? [more inside]
Who is hiring now!?
What are some (free) sources that consistently update which companies are currently hiring? [more inside]
Copying over a large DMG backup
What is the best way to copy files out of a 140 GB dmg file from an external USB drive that is a backup from a previous Mac? [more inside]
Body Browser for iPad?
Is there a web browser for iPad that will allow me to use the rather excellent Google Body Browser?
posted by bonobothegreat at 7:22 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by bonobothegreat at 7:22 PM PST - 2 comments
Bed Fellows...
My friend is sharing my bed with me and I don't know how I should feel about it. [more inside]
0 to Complexity Hero
Modeling Complex Adaptive Social Systems filter: Help me define the topical progression of what I need to learn to do the work, and how I can best supplement my learning with community college classes, tutoring, and things I have not thought of yet. (special snowflake details inside) [more inside]
I don't know how to feed myself anymore. Please help.
I don't know how to feed myself anymore. Please help. I'm lactose-intolerant, anemic, and suffer from acid reflux disease (3 years and running). I've lost about 20 pounds in the last five years due to the reflux and a bout of depression. I'm also too insanely busy to cook, thanks to long workdays and hours spent on public transit, since I don't drive. Help me plan highly-caloric meals around my schedule, so I don't need to spend so much time eating. [more inside]
posted by oogenesis at 6:45 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by oogenesis at 6:45 PM PST - 27 comments
Bioidentical HRT M.D. in Austin, TX
Can anyone recommend an M.D. in Austin, TX who is knowledgeable about HRT with bioidentical hormones for women in their late 30's? My niece is looking for someone who really knows what she/he is doing; bases her/his diagnosis on saliva tests and blood tests; isn't "flaky;" is experienced with safely managing hormones during pregnancy; and isn't the kind of doctor who likes to solve any "female" problem with a hysterectomy. [more inside]
School data statistics education
You're a teacher, a researcher interested in education, a school employee, a parent with kids "in the system". If you had access to all the data you possibly needed within the realm outlined above, what kind of questions would you want to answer? [more inside]
posted by ttyn at 5:56 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by ttyn at 5:56 PM PST - 16 comments
Back pain and swollen lump at base of spine
My gf has a swollen puffy lump about 2.5" wide on the base of her spine, no discoloration or pain, it just appeared at the same time she got a sudden sharp stabbing pain in her right lower back - are these 2 things related, if so, can anyone tell us what it means?
Obviously we need to talk to the doctors, but she's been working with them for years and no one can tell us anything yet - we thought someone else might have some ideas? [more inside]
I want to do whatever Commons people do
Is the way I'm using Creative Commons-licensed material kosher? If it is, are there any special considerations or pitfalls I should know about? I thought my plans were sound but now I would like a second opinion. [more inside]
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 4:55 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 4:55 PM PST - 7 comments
You're so vain, you probably think this question is about you.
How do you get over being unattractive? I've never dealt with image issues before, but I've been increasingly aware of my appearance. [more inside]
Kitchen tools
Your kitchen implements that aren't meant for kitchen: tell me of them. [more inside]
posted by Brent Parker at 4:11 PM PST - 40 comments
posted by Brent Parker at 4:11 PM PST - 40 comments
Moving to West LA - help me tolerate it...
Moving to LA and need recommendations for neighborhoods I won't detest. [more inside]
posted by Dr.James.Orin.Incandenza at 3:15 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by Dr.James.Orin.Incandenza at 3:15 PM PST - 25 comments
Local cloud storage
Looking for a transparent NAS storage solution [more inside]
posted by Brennus at 2:37 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Brennus at 2:37 PM PST - 10 comments
Help me understand colliding galaxies!
Expanding Universe Filter: Why will our galaxy collide with Andromeda in +/- 4 billion years? [more inside]
posted by jjonajason at 2:04 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by jjonajason at 2:04 PM PST - 8 comments
Durable, cheap Cotton/Polyester tshirts online
Where to buy Tshirts that are cool and not weird...no skulls or biker tshirts. I am tired of buying from Nike, adidas, walmart etc I am open to shops although prefer websites that carry cool Cotton/Polyester tshirts.
I hate plain ones or too much graphic ones.
Has there ever been a documented case of someone being killed in the name of peer-reviewed science?
Has there ever been a documented case of someone being killed in the name of peer-reviewed science? [more inside]
Surely the economy isn't this terrible!
Pardon my naiveté, but what's the best way to go about job searching for an entry-level/retail job for a person who doesn't have a degree beyond high school? They never taught me this in school. [more inside]
I am Linux in a Microsoft world.
I am an Ubuntu newbie in a mixed environment. I need to print from Ubuntu 10.10 to a Dell 1700 printer attached to an XP Pro PC. I've read reams of tips, tricks, forums, Google searches & past AskMes. I consider myself of above average user intelligence. Am I educated stupid? [more inside]
posted by beelzbubba at 1:03 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by beelzbubba at 1:03 PM PST - 8 comments
What to do when you are born in a trough?
I'm looking for resources that clearly spell out the advantages and disadvantages of being born during a 'demographic trough' (when the birthrate of a generation is lower than the birthrate before and after that period). US-centered materials are preferred but any data points concerning other developed nations info is good, too. [more inside]
posted by quadog at 12:59 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by quadog at 12:59 PM PST - 4 comments
How to integrate Google Maps, Google App Engine, and JSON?
I'd like an explanation of how to make Google App Engine (in python), Google Maps (in javascript), and JSON play nice with each other. My programming experience is intermediate. Details inside. [more inside]
How do I monitor net usage in terms of GB/month?
I need to monitor the bandwidth use at home, in terms of GB per month. The trick: I have a TV that has built-in wireless Netflix capabilities, and I think streaming HD shows are eating GB/month more than I realize. [more inside]
posted by filthy light thief at 12:49 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by filthy light thief at 12:49 PM PST - 10 comments
Extra homework, Dad? Again?
What are some good resources for at-home K-4 education exercises? [more inside]
Sticky goo to attach things to envelope?
Any suggestions for sticky goo to stick flash drive to envelope? [more inside]
posted by eleanna at 12:26 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by eleanna at 12:26 PM PST - 11 comments
I do this anyway, now what?
I am constantly coming up with short stories in my head. I sometimes write down the best ideas (in long hand) in a series of notebooks, or on the back of an index card, or even in the margin of something else I should be reading. I usually write the framework, plus a few intro paragraphs and descriptive diagrams if necessary and then occasionally come back to it with minor changes weeks and months later. Is this a thing, and should I pursue it as something more than a hobby I share with no one? [more inside]
posted by 2bucksplus at 12:23 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by 2bucksplus at 12:23 PM PST - 11 comments
Legal to require race/ethnicity information of employees?
Is it legal for employers (specifically schools and government employees) to require race and ethnicity to be reported?
It was my understanding that providing such information was always voluntary, but a friend who works for a high school just told me he was required to provide the information, and that if he didn't self report it, the school was required to report it based on what other employees thought.
Is that legal? When did it become legal to require information that was previously required to be voluntary only?
Any way to make multiple instances of IE retain multiple window positions?
IE/WindowsFilter: Any way to make multiple instances of IE retain multiple window positions? [more inside]
Help me with my IT career
IT Career Help: Help me I'm stuck on moving on from an IT Director generalist role. [more inside]
Does anyone have experience with disk brakes on a bike?
I'm considering a Jamis Bossa Nova bike. Does anyone have any experience (good, bad, neutral) with disk brakes?
posted by holdenjordahl at 12:14 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by holdenjordahl at 12:14 PM PST - 9 comments
Low-impact exercise console games for bum knees?
Looking for console game for low-impact in-home exercise. [more inside]
posted by immlass at 12:11 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by immlass at 12:11 PM PST - 6 comments
Would tear my heart seeing him make a bad career choice
How to help my nephew (un)choose his recently choosen career? [more inside]
posted by theKik at 12:06 PM PST - 43 comments
posted by theKik at 12:06 PM PST - 43 comments
Excel multi-word list items possible?
Excel question: Is there any way to have multi-word options (without underscores) in a drop-down list that will be used as a condition for a second drop-down list? [more inside]
posted by Awkward Philip at 12:01 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by Awkward Philip at 12:01 PM PST - 2 comments
Still My Brother's Keeper
In less than 5 hours, my teenage brother is coming to live with me. Possibly for the long haul. Neither of us are cool with this. Please help me sort out this ridiculous family situation [more inside]
posted by calcetina at 11:59 AM PST - 74 comments
posted by calcetina at 11:59 AM PST - 74 comments
Whats the name of the thing at old school diners where the order slips are punctured with the spindle thing?
Whats the name of the thing at old school diners where the order slips are punctured with the spindle thing? [more inside]
Torrent-filter
Realistically, how risky is downloading movies, music, tv shows, software, etc from bit torrent? [more inside]
He's Just Not That Into Me
He's just not that into me. The problem is he's my husband. [more inside]
Is this possible, or am I dreaming?
I need a way to set up a timer for when my torrents will run and when they'll be off. I'm using Transmission on a mac, but I'm open to switching things up. [more inside]
the multivitamin efficacy debate
what are the most compelling arguments for and against the efficacy of multivitamin supplements? [more inside]
I'm a clumsy oaf. Help me replace this glass.
Trying to replace a vintage-ish glass I broke. Can someone help me with descriptive terms so I can find it on ebay? [more inside]
posted by dammitjim at 11:09 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by dammitjim at 11:09 AM PST - 9 comments
What can I look at to check the quality of a cheap old truck?
What to look for when buying an older truck? [more inside]
posted by true at 11:04 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by true at 11:04 AM PST - 10 comments
Improving reading comprehension of history books and help writing about them.
Artistic mind in need of improving his academic side OR Please help me learn and write about history. [more inside]
Help make my musical journey a great one!
As an adult, I'm finally trying to explore my musical side. I'm leaning towards electric guitar and/ or piano. Lots of special details and questions inside! [more inside]
posted by GastrocNemesis at 10:34 AM PST - 31 comments
posted by GastrocNemesis at 10:34 AM PST - 31 comments
Get More Reading Done!
Seeking strategies to get all reading done within allotted time without sacrificing close reading on literature. [more inside]
Help finding or coining a term
A colleague and I are writing a book chapter on social media, and we have been unable to find or make up terms for one distinction we would like to make. What is a good, compact term for 'information that is endorsed or supported by a credentialed expert on the subject or is agreed to be true by a community of experts'? [more inside]
posted by amberwb at 10:12 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by amberwb at 10:12 AM PST - 25 comments
How to make text content readily useable for Android Apps?
How do I prepare a reference book with footnotes and an index so that it can easily be converted into an Android app? [more inside]
Help me identify these half-remembered video games.
Please help me identify two half-remembered arcade games from the early to mid-'90s. [more inside]
posted by Faint of Butt at 9:43 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Faint of Butt at 9:43 AM PST - 6 comments
LA Steelers Bar?
Dyeing Leather
I would like to dye this brown leather bag black. Tips? [more inside]
posted by insectosaurus at 9:37 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by insectosaurus at 9:37 AM PST - 8 comments
Tijuana dental clincs?
No dental insurance and need 5 cavities filled, anyone have any experience in Tijuana Mexico, to save $? [more inside]
posted by HonestAsian at 9:31 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by HonestAsian at 9:31 AM PST - 14 comments
Starting an office from scratch
Helping a startup company set up home office. Right now it's 5-6 employees, with 4 on-site. Have questions regarding office machines. [more inside]
posted by sundrop at 9:27 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by sundrop at 9:27 AM PST - 4 comments
Name of a defunct 80's restaurant chain?
In the 1980's when the Mountain Jack's restaurant chain was formed, the overarching company also had a chain of upscale seafood restaurants, which they built and promoted at the same time. These restaurants had a rooftop 'lighthouse'. In the 90's, they were converted to Mountain Jack's. What was the original name of this restaurant chain? Attached is a link to a google streetview of one (closed) in Michigan.
How bad does driving kill me?
How much time is removed from your statistical life expectancy for each hour you drive in a car? [more inside]
posted by Galaxor Nebulon at 9:22 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by Galaxor Nebulon at 9:22 AM PST - 13 comments
How to obtain a Spanish police report from abroad?
I'm a U.S. citizen living in the States. How can I obtain a copy of my Spanish police report? [more inside]
Help me prepare for my new gig!
I'm looking for some tips and advice on preparing for a new position [more inside]
help tame the frizz
my platinum pixie has gotten frizzier over the last few months ... any recommendations? [more inside]
Help me help myself?
How do I find a therapist without insurance? [more inside]
Tense all the time about imaginary firing
I am terrified of being fired, even though I don't have any reason to suspect I might be let go. How can I get over this? [more inside]
'Cause that's what friends do
How do you deal with not being taken seriously at work? Why don't my teaching colleagues take me seriously? [more inside]
posted by Es ist Zeit, dass es Zeit wird! at 9:02 AM PST - 48 comments
posted by Es ist Zeit, dass es Zeit wird! at 9:02 AM PST - 48 comments
Help with Profit & Loss and Balance Sheets
Help with Profit & Loss and Balance Sheets [more inside]
Swipe here to enter Canada
It's time to renew my US passport book; is there any reason to get the passport card as well? I don't live close enough to the Mexican or Canadian border to make spontaneous day trips where I might not be carrying my passport.
What are the tenure requirements in humanities/social science in the US
Interdisciplinary career advice. What are some examples of the tenure requirements in humanities/social science departments in the US - number of articles, book(s), etc.? There are complications ... [more inside]
posted by life moves pretty fast at 8:00 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by life moves pretty fast at 8:00 AM PST - 13 comments
Facebook Contests!
I'm creating a Facebook page for a university and we want to hold trivia contests on the page. We would ask a question and the first person to comment with the right answer would win a prize. What would be the best way to communicate with the winner? [more inside]
posted by tomcochrane at 7:56 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by tomcochrane at 7:56 AM PST - 14 comments
Half day schools in the United States
My son is nearing kindergarten age and we're exploring our options for his education. We stumbled across this "Family School" in Albuquerque, NM, and we love the concept of half day public school and half day home school. Does anyone know of public (or private) elementary schools anywhere in the United States with a similar setup to this?
Where can I find recording artists who have MP3s available for download?
Where can I find recording artists who have MP3s available for download? [more inside]
Fix my Google shortcuts!
Is there a way to force-set the hyperlink options that appear across the top left on Google services? [more inside]
posted by peanut_mcgillicuty at 6:07 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by peanut_mcgillicuty at 6:07 AM PST - 10 comments
Need moar cold/snow!
Looking for road trip suggestions for the end of Februrary! Looking to drive up to ~15 hours from DFW for the perfect destination. Could possibly be a relocation prospect in the future. Difficulty: SNOW, mountains, Colorado? [more inside]
If you were to crowdsource the title of a book, how would you do it?
If you were to crowdsource the title of a book, how would you do it? [more inside]
posted by morninj at 5:47 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by morninj at 5:47 AM PST - 7 comments
How are these so called 'baristas' ruining my coffee, and how do I make them stop?
How are these so called 'baristas' ruining my coffee, and how do I make them stop? Sometimes I get a flavourful coffee, full of body, other times the same drink will be tasteless and worse than a cheap instant yet I can see they have put the same amount of shots in. I'm talking about the same shop in some cases, it must be a training issue but what do they need to learn? For info I drink mainly Americanos but have experienced similar with lattes. More inside. [more inside]
How can I acquire a student loan when my school does not offer any help or participation with them?
Where can I find a loan with deferred payments? [more inside]
Taking an iPhone 4 to India... without a laptop.
HALP! I have unlocked my iPhone 4 prior to travelling to India in 10 days. I live in Australia and have a laptop that I sync it with. If I want to leave my laptop in Australia and just take my iPhone.... do I need to sync with something afterwards if I buy a local sim card in India? [more inside]
posted by taff at 2:16 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by taff at 2:16 AM PST - 13 comments
Allez Cuisine! Help me make magic in the kitchen.
What are the best resources for learning advanced cooking skills at home? [more inside]
Four Days In Los Angeles
Visiting Los Angeles four four days at the end of February. Help me plan my vacation! [more inside]
Why do the rays of the sun appear to radiate from a point?
Why do the rays of the sun appear to radiate from a point? [more inside]
posted by snarfois at 12:56 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by snarfois at 12:56 AM PST - 8 comments
Shoe lacing method which will use up most of these over-long laces.
Shoe lacing method which will use up most of these over-long laces. [more inside]
posted by therubettes at 12:55 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by therubettes at 12:55 AM PST - 4 comments
Recording of Gabriel Fauré's Op. 50, "Pavane" with a very "breathy flute"?
I'm looking for a performance of Fauré's Op. 50, "Pavane" with a very "breathy flute." [more inside]
posted by Jay Jech at 12:10 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by Jay Jech at 12:10 AM PST - 4 comments
Chipped tooth panic time part three, UK version
I just (re-)chipped a tooth. I'm a student in the UK and I've never been to the dentist here before. I need to get this sorted out as soon as possible. Help? [more inside]
posted by Put the kettle on at 12:03 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by Put the kettle on at 12:03 AM PST - 12 comments
January 20
how do I land that radio internship?
Am I going about landing an internship in public radio the wrong way? [more inside]
My grandmother was defrauded by a pair of con artists pretending to be me. Who can I report this crime to?
My grandmother was just defrauded by a pair of con artists who, pretending to be me, told her that I was in a car accident in Canada and needed her to wire money. She's fine, but lost a few thousand dollars. She said that she doesn't mind losing the money (she's just happy I'm safe), and doesn't want to be bothered by the police. I respect that decision, but I'm concerned that if let off the hook, the con artists in question will be able to prey on others -- they are obviously targeting elderly people. Who can I report this fraud to?
(Additionally, and out of curiosity -- any thoughts on how they discovered my relationship with my grandmother?) [more inside]
posted by tweebiscuit at 11:27 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by tweebiscuit at 11:27 PM PST - 19 comments
What is a courthouse bed anyway?
I need help finding information about a (possibly) children's song from (possibly) New England in the (possibly) 70s... [more inside]
posted by bendy at 11:14 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by bendy at 11:14 PM PST - 5 comments
How to copy and paste quickly in Excel 2011 for Mac.
In Excel 2011 for Mac, everything slows to a crawl if I cut or copy a large number of cells. Is there any way to fix this? If not, is there a different spreadsheet program that could do this quickly? [more inside]
posted by eisenkr at 10:41 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by eisenkr at 10:41 PM PST - 14 comments
Why are guerrilla tactics so incorrect?
At least as far as media reports seem to show, Naxalite and Palestinian militant (examples I'm the most familiar with, but certainly not limited to) tactics seem to revolve around suicide attacks and civilian attacks. Why is that, when it seems like such a tactically ill maneuver? [more inside]
posted by SollosQ at 9:37 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by SollosQ at 9:37 PM PST - 20 comments
[whine filter] How do I deal with burnt bridges gracefully?
I'm bad at letting things that need to die die. [more inside]
Only children parents of multiple kids
My husband and I are only children, and we're now expecting our second child. We're very excited, but we are also a little nervous. We'd love advice from only child parents of multiple kids, suggestions about books and websites, etc.
Need help with immigration/visitation laws in the States
I am a Canadian citizen currently residing in Canada. I am in a long-distance relationship with someone who is an American citizen living in the States. What is the best temporary solution without getting any work/student visas for us to be together? [more inside]
Help me build a French Onion soup that isn't French Onion soup
Please give me some ideas/recipes for soup that is built like French Onion (broth+bread+cheese). [more inside]
300w or better external PSU?
How can I find a "laptop style" power supply that is good for more than 120 watts? [more inside]
What is this mess kit on Etsy?
I just came across this travel eating kit on Etsy and it is, as you can well see, awesome. I'm googling to find similar things (I'd love to find one with a spoon), but I can't seem to find search terms that will give me any hits at all. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
posted by The Dutchman at 7:47 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by The Dutchman at 7:47 PM PST - 17 comments
Plus-sized, 40-year old lady on the town in NYC - dress me.
What can a plus-sized, 40 year old, fashion-backwards lady from Seattle wear on a night out in NYC with a bunch of fancy gays? [more inside]
Time Warner cable box problem- please help!
I was watching TV tonight when our Time Warner Explorer 8300 cable box started whirring, our cable shut off, and weird things started appearing on the cable box panel. There were countdowns and APP and hOHD are now interchangeably flashing on the panel. My husband called Time Warner and was told that this may be a hardware problem in which case we can only get the box replaced which means we'll lose everything we've DVR'd. We have a lot of programs saved so if anyone has any advice or experience, please share! [more inside]
What are the people at the airport typing?
Why is it that everything at the airport (e.g. checking in, changing a seat, or buying a ticket) requires such an insane volume of typing? [more inside]
Is it possible to designate RAM for only "write" purposes?
If one sets up a RAM stick as temporary storage to reduce writes on a SSD (via http://goo.gl/7cem) or for any other reason, can that particular RAM stick to be utilized only in this manner? [more inside]
posted by robobrent at 7:13 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by robobrent at 7:13 PM PST - 10 comments
Mini garlic cloves do not really keep vampires away as well
How do you get toddlers to fall asleep in the same room?
Trying so hard to figure out how you get two toddlers to share a room and it's HARD! [more inside]
can i save my broken air purifier?
I knocked over my Whispure 510 air purifier and now it doesn't turn on. No power, no noises, no nothing (yes, it's plugged into a socket, yes, the socket works). Is there any hope? Can I fix it myself? Is there a website or book that can teach me how to do this? [more inside]
posted by andreapandrea at 6:28 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by andreapandrea at 6:28 PM PST - 10 comments
Where to find a remote power outlet switched on/off by another outlet?
Remote power outlet switched on/off by another outlet, not a wall switch? [more inside]
Snazzy versions of the RSS icon in the wild
I was looking at the webpage for a sci-fi webcomic called Drive, and I noticed that the web designer had included a modified version of the RSS icon that meshed very nicely with the feel of the webpage. I was wondering if anyone else had noticed any other websites that had similarly jazzed up (or down, I guess) the RSS icon to better fit their page. To be clear, I'm not just looking for fancy versions of the icon (Google image search turns up hundreds of those), but instances of altered icons being used well in actual webpages. [more inside]
Four-eyed fashion?
Are there any street-style or other fashion blogs that focus on glasses-wearers? [more inside]
Brokerage doesn't want our money anymore
My wife's brokerage has just resigned as the guardian of her traditional IRA, due to lack of activity (she's a buy-and-hold type of person, and has more recently been contributing to a Roth IRA). The account contains a few stocks and some cash. She needs to make a decision fairly soon as to what to do with the account -- otherwise they'll just sell the stocks and send her a big check that she'll have to do something with in order to avoid tax penalties. What options should she be considering? (If it matters, the total is less than $20K).
Can occasionally saying "I don't know" make me a better teacher? If so, why?
Can occasionally saying "I don't know" make me a better teacher? If so, why? [more inside]
Can I get Twitter feeds into Google Reader without a feed's posts being bunched together?
Can I get Twitter feeds into Google Reader without a feed's posts being bunched together? [more inside]
Switching from Lactose Free to Regular Milk
I used to be lactose intolerant, but I outgrew it years ago. Unfortunately, I developed a taste for lactose free milk and can't drink the regular stuff. Can you help me transition? [more inside]
One is what exactly?
Looking for the words to a song/chant i used to sing (mumble) at school in England in the 70s/80s. [more inside]
posted by ramix at 5:38 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by ramix at 5:38 PM PST - 4 comments
Pewned?
How, if at all, does one pronounce "pwned"? [more inside]
posted by orrnyereg at 5:36 PM PST - 43 comments
posted by orrnyereg at 5:36 PM PST - 43 comments
My kingdom for a simple upload-file-to-URL script.
There HAS to be a simple, free, file-to-URL script bangin' around out there somewhere. Please? [more inside]
Elegantly scaling in-real-life events?
Is there an elegant way to scale IRL events? If more people than estimated start signing up for an event of mine, I'd like to a) get a bigger space and b) charge them less because they cost is spread out more. But what if people have already paid? How do I give some money back? What if I had to put down a non-refundable deposit for the original space? [more inside]
SanFranciscoFilter: What's a good bar for people wearing suits?
Please suggest some classy (but preferably unpretentious) San Francisco bars for a group of young professionals wearing suits. [more inside]
Company B is flying me out to interview, how do I handle this with Company A?
Potential employment triangle: Company B is flying me out to interview, how do I handle this with Company A, who is also actively recruiting me? [more inside]
Seeking Safety (Repair Shop)
Safety Insurance of Massachusetts, USA - does anyone have a list of their preferred repair shops? [more inside]
What is the capacity of a rhino’s bladder?
What is the capacity of a rhino’s bladder? [more inside]
Recommend For My Taste Filter
My favorite ever TV shows are Frasier and Arrested Development, with Gilmore Girls coming in a close second. Can you recommend some shows and movies that would fit my taste? [more inside]
Death car, dumbass, or both?
Did the guy who did my oil change break my car, or is this a fluke? [more inside]
Yay! Now what?
In the next week or so I am likely to be in the lucky position of being able to choose between a handful of job offers. How do I pick which position to take? Looking for general and career focused ways to make a decision. [more inside]
Refining Buried Cider from the Basement
What can I do this old apple cider? I found a 30 year old jug in my inlaw's basement. It's funky and drinkable! What can I do to kick it up a notch? [more inside]
Help me give a sick cell phone presentation to some super seniors.
I am giving a small help session on "cell phone use for seniors" tonight. Help me put together my presentation. Complicating detail inside. [more inside]
posted by circular at 3:10 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by circular at 3:10 PM PST - 17 comments
Where should we go to SCUBA dive?
TravelFilter: Looking for a tropical vacation spot with awesome diving and other adventures this spring or summer. [more inside]
Can you identify this sculpture in Black Swan?
Can anyone provide further details (name, artist, location) of the sculpture Nina is looking at post-reception and shortly before her confrontation with Beth in Black Swan? [more inside]
posted by dougmoon at 3:05 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by dougmoon at 3:05 PM PST - 3 comments
new mail?
Email client for Mac? [more inside]
Help me convert some videos
How to convert .avi files to be useable in iTunes/iPhone. [more inside]
posted by norm at 2:13 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by norm at 2:13 PM PST - 14 comments
Looking for the name of an artist in New York from the 1950s or 1960s
Looking for the name of a New York artist from the 1950's or 1960's. [more inside]
How do I create my killer Post-It collage?
How do I make decorative sticky-notes stick? [more inside]
posted by malusmoriendumest at 2:03 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by malusmoriendumest at 2:03 PM PST - 7 comments
I want to min / max my khakis
I want to min / max my khakis. Where can I find the highest quality khakis for the lowest price? Bonus points for wrinkle-free. [more inside]
Out of my element in Charleston music scene
Let's say you're looking for a band to play at a conference for 500 river and watershed activists in Charleston, South Carolina in June. Let's also say you're doing this from Portland, Oregon and know next to nothing about the music scene in that beautiful coastal city. Finally, let's say that your fellow staff members have barred you from booking another bluegrass band ever again, yet this isn't exactly a Top 40/cover band crowd. What's a soul to do?
posted by vverse23 at 1:37 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by vverse23 at 1:37 PM PST - 21 comments
Hey, ya....I can't shake it like a Polaroid picture.
Vintage-Polaroid-Troubleshooting-Filter: Yay! I finally bought a vintage Polaroid One Step 600 (looks very similar to this) in The Big City. I bought this film for it. But...no pictures. Help? [more inside]
posted by stellaluna at 1:29 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by stellaluna at 1:29 PM PST - 4 comments
Need advice from the hivemind on a plotter to cut packaging dielines...
Anyone have experience in using a plotter to cut C1S (heavier coated card stock)? What are you using? I am looking to cut some packaging die lines and create actual nice folded samples. Doing them by had is getting really tedious. I would appreciate any info on other options to accomplish this and have the samples be nice enough to send to clients for approval.
As always- Thanks in advance hivemind.
Help me find this toy I had as a kid!
Help me find this toy I had when I was a kid. [more inside]
posted by BuddhaInABucket at 12:55 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by BuddhaInABucket at 12:55 PM PST - 11 comments
Medical Professionals: would answering "yes" to marijuana use on a medical questionnaire affect my friend's chances of being selected for DBS surgery?
Medical Professionals: would answering "yes" to marijuana use on a medical questionnaire affect my friend's chances of being selected for DBS surgery? [more inside]
Should I work for a for-profit university?
Should I apply for a job in for-profit university administration? [more inside]
Something about this situation stinks.
My 19-year-old brother and housemate stinks. He's smelled funky for years, and it's not getting better. How can I either get him cleaned up or trick myself into not caring? [more inside]
posted by VelveteenBabbitt at 11:49 AM PST - 49 comments
posted by VelveteenBabbitt at 11:49 AM PST - 49 comments
Gluten- and sugar-free cakes for an American to bring to a weekly cake event in the UK?
I'm looking for some good recipes for gluten-free and sugar-free cakes or similar desserts to make and bring to my university department's weekly cake devouring event. I'm an American in the UK, if that's at all relevant.
posted by iamkimiam at 11:40 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by iamkimiam at 11:40 AM PST - 11 comments
in the MetaFilter community we have one simple rule
In this season of The Office, Darryl has a framed (blue and white?) sign on his office's wall reading "Nobody Talks, Everybody Walks." I'd like to cobble together a reproduction of that sign for my office but can't seem to find an image/screenshot of the sign via Google or otherwise. A long shot, but does anyone have a copy of a screenshot of the sign (or an image of the sign itself)?
posted by seventyfour at 11:30 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by seventyfour at 11:30 AM PST - 17 comments
I cannot find the FTP Migration tool
I have a photo blog on blogger.com that I haven't posted to in some time and, when I just tried, got the following message:
"Blogger no longer supports FTP publishing.
If you are interested in continuing to maintain your blog on Blogger, use the FTP Migration Tool."
I cannot find the FTP Migration tool. Any advice?
Straightforward Dice Probability
Please refresh my memory with regard to a straightforward question of fair dice and probability. [more inside]
posted by Justinian at 11:04 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by Justinian at 11:04 AM PST - 15 comments
What to take to family waiting at hospital
What comforting, convenient items can I take to family waiting in hospital with critically ill family member in ICU? [more inside]
Lowest-risk combination method of [condom + (insert preferred non-IUD, non-hormonal contraceptive here)]
Currently I live the starving graduating college student life and had to leave my previous job for an unpaid internship this semester. In addition to having no steady income, my family's new insurance policy covers zero of my prescriptions costs. This is making me consider alternative contraceptions that are:
- Affordable to a rather strict budget, and
- Non-IUD or hormonal-based
What are your nominations for the lowest-risk contraceptive alternatives I could use in tandem with condoms, that are most affordable?
Buddhism resources in West LA?
Can you suggest Buddhist resources - churches, sanghas, gompas, meditation groups, communities - in the Los Angeles Area? [more inside]
Where to rent a bunch of bikes in Portland, Oregon?
I'm helping to organize a conference in Portland this coming June. As part of the conference, we'd like to do "Portland-y" tours, including a Saturday evening bike tour. But where in the world do we get bikes for 50 people (give or take)? Can you recommend bike rental outfits in Portland? Or maybe places that actually conduct bike tours? (I don't mind giving the tour myself, but am happy to have somebody else do it, too.) Any other tips for leading a big group on a tour of the city during the evening of the Starlight Parade?
Looking for a calendar widget that could go into Blackboard.
I'm looking for a calendar widget that I could embed on a Blackboard site. [more inside]
Circles and nodes visualization software
I'd like to create a data visualization like the Guardian one linked here. I've looked everywhere and can't find out what this kind of chart is called, or what kind of software exists to help me make it. Any ideas?
posted by chrispy at 10:40 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by chrispy at 10:40 AM PST - 9 comments
That was someone else, not me
I had an abortion a five years ago, and I want to completely let it go and forget it ever happened. [more inside]
Abracadabra! I give you something that you'll love, I hope, maybe... Please?
Any suggestions for magic/illusion related gifts for an 11 year old boy that is getting into / slightly interested in magic? [more inside]
posted by zombieApoc at 10:30 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by zombieApoc at 10:30 AM PST - 16 comments
Does a stitch in time always save enough?
What metric can I use to decide whether and when to do will-save-time-in-the-future type tasks? [more inside]
It's our responsibility to authoritatively negotiate market-driven technology so that we may conveniently build low-risk high-yield opportunities to stay competitive in tomorrow's world.
I'm a details-oriented guy. It seems that most people in management positions (who I assume are the ones making the big bucks) mostly talk in vague generalities. Can I, the details guy, move up make the big bucks too? Will that require rewiring myself not to sweat the details? [more inside]
posted by Tehhund at 10:06 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by Tehhund at 10:06 AM PST - 26 comments
If this works, it will save me Weeks of Frustration!
Does anyone know how to insert an automatically updating visio diagram into a Word file without it looking like complete crap? [more inside]
I need some experienced tips on the oil cleansing method, please.
The Oil Cleansing Method seems to be awfully popular around here. I've been doing it for 5 days now and my skin is both better and worse than ever! If you've tried it, how long did it take for things to really improve? Or did you give up on it? [more inside]
posted by vytae at 9:52 AM PST - 33 comments
posted by vytae at 9:52 AM PST - 33 comments
History of self-immolation
Mefibooks: History of self-immolation in the Middle East? [more inside]
posted by mooselini at 9:32 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by mooselini at 9:32 AM PST - 3 comments
Are there more people who speak or understand English or Chinese?
How many people on the planet speak or understand English? [more inside]
posted by Grither at 9:20 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by Grither at 9:20 AM PST - 5 comments
Poor relation
How to deal with family members who keep asking for things, when they
didn't help me when I needed it badly? (Long emotional details...) [more inside]
I'm not looking for Ali/Frasier. I'm looking for Ali vs. Frankenstein. For real.
I'm looking for the craziest fights of all time. [more inside]
Movies in which wife is a doormat and then learns to stand up for herself?
Movies in which wife is a doormat and then learns to stand up for herself?
An interest in aviation?
Help me get interested in and keep up-to-date on aviation! [more inside]
Please help me find an Android
Android/New Smartphone hunt. I live in Toronto, and I am not tied to any carrier- but want to avoid contracts. What's a decent-ish Android smartphone to look at? Looking to buy new or used, but not spend more than $300 if that is possible [more inside]
Should I have any longevity concerns about .epub files?
Should I have any longevity concerns about .epub files? [more inside]
posted by Joe Beese at 8:46 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by Joe Beese at 8:46 AM PST - 4 comments
Embed Guardian.co.uk Videos
How can I embed videos from The Guardian's website on my blog? Like this one.
posted by nam3d at 8:32 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by nam3d at 8:32 AM PST - 3 comments
Torontonian mefite moving to Boston/Cambridge
Any tips for a Torontonian mefite moving to Boston/Cambridge? [more inside]
Watching the rebels...
Movies about artistic rebels (preferably with their circles of friends)... [more inside]
Questions for realtor when you're renting a home going up on the market?
What questions should we ask the realtor who will be selling the house we are renting? [more inside]
posted by BlooPen at 7:46 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by BlooPen at 7:46 AM PST - 19 comments
In need of stylish, portable walking support
I am suffering from a medical condition that causes severe muscle pain and weakness. I think that a walking stick for occasional might help, but I want something that looks cool and that I can fold up and put in a bag when not in use. [more inside]
A US resident without a residence, where do I send my mail?
US resident currently working in the UK through April at least. Lease on US domicile runs out at the end of this month. What do I tell those US companies that require my address (e.g. banks, credit cards, student loans)? [more inside]
Get me to the pic-a-nic on time
Help me get to Yellowstone without a meltdown, on a budget, and with little time to spare. I'm special, of course, as I explain in great detail inside. [more inside]
Is this a new era of solar panels?
Help me understand the costs and benefits of solar panels. [more inside]
posted by anotherpanacea at 7:11 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by anotherpanacea at 7:11 AM PST - 11 comments
Most informative placebo effect links?
I would like to see what the hivemind considers the most valuable internet pages on the placebo effect. [more inside]
Fixer for my mixer
I have a Vestax PMC-05 Pro II that I'm trying to have fixed (one of the channels is out) and the technician looking to fix it needs a service manual or the schematics. [more inside]
posted by preparat at 6:48 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by preparat at 6:48 AM PST - 2 comments
Fun activities to develop public presentation skills
Organising a fun, casual workshop to help people develop better public presentation skills. Ideas for activities and games? [more inside]
Mitre Saw Projects
I just got a steal of a deal on ebay for a precision mitre hand saw. What cool projects can I do with it?
posted by srboisvert at 3:47 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by srboisvert at 3:47 AM PST - 10 comments
17th century twitter question
Today, Samuel Pepys, always the slave to fashion, writes:
Drumbleby do shew me a fashion of having two pipes of the same note fastened together, so as I can play on one, and echo it upon the other.
What is he talking about?
posted by vacapinta at 2:54 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by vacapinta at 2:54 AM PST - 5 comments
Tell me about Consuela
Please tell me as much as you can about this painting. [more inside]
posted by kumazemi at 12:01 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by kumazemi at 12:01 AM PST - 12 comments
January 19
Questions about Prime Ministers Questions
So, questions about Prime Ministers Questions. [more inside]
posted by Mutant at 11:44 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by Mutant at 11:44 PM PST - 22 comments
What kind of coffee beans should I try?
What kind of coffee beans should I try? And where? [more inside]
posted by joeyjoejoejr at 11:43 PM PST - 33 comments
posted by joeyjoejoejr at 11:43 PM PST - 33 comments
Is there a way in Firefox to make multiple tabs open up with searches from both LibX and online book stores?
Is there a way in Firefox to make multiple tabs open up with searches from both LibX and online book stores? [more inside]
Restaurant recommendations between Seattle and Portland
Pacific Northwest eaters, I need your help. My sister is in Seattle visiting our dad. I am in Portland. Sis and Dad want to meet up with Mr. Numberwang and me somewhere between for lunch this weekend. Where to go? [more inside]
posted by That's Numberwang! at 10:05 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by That's Numberwang! at 10:05 PM PST - 12 comments
Or would I just be wasting my time?
Is this a good plan for selling on Craigslist? [more inside]
posted by Ryogen at 9:59 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Ryogen at 9:59 PM PST - 6 comments
Metafilter for Kids?
Do you know of any websites similar to Metafiter but for kids aged 7-12 years old? [more inside]
Give it another decade and I'll be perpetual popcorn
Experimental/homemade musical instruments were shown during interstitials on M2 in the late '90s?
Do you know anything about the man whose experimental musical instruments were shown during interstitials on M2 (became MTV2) in the late '90s? I don't remember much about the instruments, but they were obviously handmade, mostly constructed out of household items. I seem to remember stringed instruments and organ-like things.
posted by anarch at 9:33 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by anarch at 9:33 PM PST - 6 comments
How to sew my own clothes in Tucson?
Where can I learn to sew in Tucson? [more inside]
Help Us Make Julia Child Proud
On Saturday, I'm having a french themed cooking party. The idea is that we all cook collaboratively to make a meal together. So far we have five confirmed guests. So far we Cassoulet and Reiene de Saba (cake) on the menu. Please suggest ideas for menu items and ways to pull off the timing. I have an induction cook top with five burners, two ovens, a fairly large kitchen with lots of counter space, and most basic cooking implements-but if there's something specialized you think I should have, please share that too! Also I own mastering the art of French cooking and the joy of cooking so I'd like to stick to recipes in those cookbooks or available on the web! thanks!
Physical Mind Mapping with String: Best Method?
Best method of making connections in my physical mind map: string? yarn? what kind of adhesive? [more inside]
Help with Personal Knowledge Management
Need help with organizing and storing documents and files as part of personal knowledge management. Snowflakes inside. [more inside]
Blind Smiles
How can I use my computer keyboard to type into my android phone?
How can I use my computer keyboard to type into my android phone? [more inside]
posted by Admira at 8:52 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Admira at 8:52 PM PST - 8 comments
I assume she'll get a Tardis out of this.
My wife and I are Americans living in the northeast. I have a long-shot job opportunity in London. My wife is a primary care MD working for the federal government. What, if any, medical career options would she have in the UK? [more inside]
Killed while attempting jailbreak?
I let Redsn0w jailbreak my iphone, and now it's dead. As in, completely unresponsive, and won't turn on. What happened? What can I do? [more inside]
Help me!
Somehow got the virus Security Shield on my computer. How should I remove it? (not sure what to trust from Google)
Does the Fountain of Youth end abruptly?
I'm approaching 30, but people usually assume I am 17-21. Question for other people who look or looked super young compared to their peers -- am I likely to age more suddenly than most people? [more inside]
Looking for: exercise program to deal with flab, but NOT drop weight
I want to be less flabby. I cannot afford to join a gym or get a personal trainer. Does it sound like strength training will work for me? [more inside]
posted by SkylitDrawl at 8:08 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by SkylitDrawl at 8:08 PM PST - 21 comments
I get it already...I can fool myself
Overheard a song while my wife was watching NCIS:LA last night and now I can neither identify it nor get it out of my head (the former may help with the latter). [more inside]
food trauma?
Parent-filter: In our household we expect our toddler to eat the same food as we eat, or at least eat a certain number of bites before leaving the table. This is rewarded with dessert. For new or exotic things, we also expect them to 'try' the food before opting out. A close friend considers the above expectations to be 'forcing' a child to eat, and that it 'makes her sick to her stomach.' She instead suggests that the proper approach is to always have on hand foods that the child is known to like, and to provide these upon prompting. [more inside]
I'm thinking of a word........
"Shadenfreude-filter": I need a word, or phrase, to describe a particular experience of human behavior. It doesn't have to be in English - in fact, I'm not sure we have a word for it. [more inside]
posted by anitanita at 7:41 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by anitanita at 7:41 PM PST - 14 comments
How to get Outlook emails into Gmail?
What's the (second) best way of getting emails from Outlook to Gmail? [more inside]
Gah, turntable won't work.
Gah! I'm at my wit's end. My brand new Audio Technica AT-LP120 USB turntable was working great, but all of a sudden decided to stop making music and make blaring noise. Listen to this video; is my stylus borked, or is it something else? Tried adjusting everything to no avail. I'm holding on hope that I didn't destroy the stylus though, because occasionally it will make good sound.
Help me identify the transforming film trope
Movies where the villain transforms into some super-creature at the end? What are some and what was the first? [more inside]
Dentures vs Implants
After a series of disasters with a very bad dentist, I have been left with many teeth that cannot be saved. [more inside]
Preschool workout
How best can I include my three year old in a strength workout? [more inside]
posted by umbú at 6:45 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by umbú at 6:45 PM PST - 9 comments
vehicle registration woes
Question about renewing NY state car registration while currently living in Canada. [more inside]
I might of chose the wrong place to register my domain. What's the best way to handle this?
I might of chose the wrong place to register my domain. What's the best way to handle this? [more inside]
Where would be the best place to start teaching English?
Where would be the best place to start teaching English? [more inside]
This is my soundtrack when I'm climbing a figurative fourteener.
Help me create the ultimate "You Can Do This" soundtrack. [more inside]
Green salads that feature a protein?
We're attempting a very low-carb diet. I'd like some good recipes for greens-based salads that feature a substantial protein. Please share your favorites! [more inside]
Need help finding a psychiatrist in Seattle
I need some help finding a psychiatrist in Seattle. Of course there is a rather big catch (inside) which is why I am asking here as opposed to google. [more inside]
Navigating Private Grief around Strangers
Help me navigate this family dynamic with the extended in-law family. [more inside]
Armed British police on patrol?
Saw two armed police in London - when did British police start carrying guns? [more inside]
posted by Urtylug at 4:58 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by Urtylug at 4:58 PM PST - 20 comments
Is this a real insult?
Is the gesture that Kramer makes upon leaving Paisano's an actual known rude gesture? [more inside]
My adjustable-azimuth adolescence.
What's the cleanest possible way to transfer a standard-IPS four-track cassette master? [more inside]
Finding educational technology case studies
Help me find case studies or descriptive news stories of using mobile technologies in science-related graduate programs. [more inside]
Eye make-up remover
My Eye make up remover (Nivea) does not remove the eye liner pencil mark. and I am not sure if going that close to the eye to remove the liner mark is good for my eye
Digitalizing space in art
Is digital technology changing the way we perceive space? [more inside]
I'd like there to be an app for that
Are you now, or were you recently in nursing school? Did you use the Davis's Drug Guide app? How useful was it? [more inside]
Should I take a hard college course that is not needed but may be useful later?
Should I take a hard college course that is not needed but may be useful later? [more inside]
posted by Takeyourtime at 3:31 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by Takeyourtime at 3:31 PM PST - 14 comments
Manipulated images of Obama?
What famous photos of Obama have been the most heavily contrived or manipulated by PhotoShop? I am trying to figure out how his public visual image is manipulated by a PR team and the media. I would love to know anecdotes and specific images. For example, I heard that he was almost never shown smoking, as Americans dislike smoking today.
How does transferring and selling stock affect one's taxes?
Question for a friend living in the US who is wondering about transferring and selling stock and its effect on taxes and tax bracket. His grandparents gave him some stock shares as a gift when he was a child in care of his parents. He would now like to transfer the stock to his own name and sell it to pay for school this year. How will this affect his taxes for the 2011 year? [more inside]
How can I override/redirect Google image search results to my website?
How can I override/redirect Google image search results to my website? [more inside]
I am on a quest to find some other really good longform mixes / mixtapes of the hip-hop or Ninja Tune variety.
Here's some long-form mixes that I like: can you give me recommendations for more? [more inside]
ACH debit blocking for small business accounts?
Do any US banks offer ACH debit blocking to their small business customers? [more inside]
That poet that wrote that poem about that thing...
Cannot remember who wrote this poem (maybe essay?) or where this line is from. The metaphor is about a hideous child trying to crawl into your lap, you keep pushing it away in dismay, the author points out that this child is your (life? your faults?) and you must accept it, invite it up into your lap, and kiss it. Who wrote this? My Google Fu has failed me.
Been here a long, long, time...Do I really need to leave?
Asking for a friend, and I understand that YANAL,YANML. A friend was recently contacted by a prospective employment agency telling her that according to the SSA, she was not an American citizen. [more inside]
Your Chips Please!
Tin Foil Hat Filter. Recommend a RFID shielded U.S. Passport cover? [more inside]
posted by VikingSword at 2:21 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by VikingSword at 2:21 PM PST - 22 comments
Therapy for artists (but not "art therapy")?
Global question: Is there a name for customized therapy for artists/writers to help them work through creative problems?
Local question: Can anyone recommend a specific practitioner in the Seattle area who specializes in this, or who might otherwise be a good fit? [more inside]
My old love (and me) in New Mexico...
Would it be better to plan a New Mexico vacation for spring break (let's say late March), or in late July/early August? [more inside]
Walmart gave away my paid-for TV to someone else
Does anyone have any advice? A week ago I bought a $450 TV via Walmart and got it sent to a local store in Maryland via its site-to-store service. I was going to pick it up this weekend when I'm renting a truck to move into a new apartment. However when I checked the website yesterday it had stated that it has already been collected by me last Saturday. I did not pick the TV up. [more inside]
Words to Motivate!
I am starting a serious workout program and would love to read positive motivational quotes to keep me pumped for this new journey...any ideas where I could find online? [more inside]
LA to NOLA
My girlfriend and I are driving from L.A to New Orleans next week, and are looking for any advice you might have. (best route, food, lodging, speed traps, tourist traps, etc.) [more inside]
Is smart a/c a smart move?
Boston Eats
BostonFilter: I'm taking my girlfriend to Boston for her birthday next month. Where should we go for dinner? [more inside]
posted by smitt at 1:23 PM PST - 42 comments
posted by smitt at 1:23 PM PST - 42 comments
Can I live in a warehouse?
Can I rent and live in an abandoned warehouse or commercial building? [more inside]
posted by cellojoe at 1:16 PM PST - 35 comments
posted by cellojoe at 1:16 PM PST - 35 comments
Income tax for nursing home resident on Medicaid?
Is a person exempt from income tax if he is living in a nursing home and on Medicaid? [more inside]
Helpful Books on "Help"?
Great books for a newbie software help system writer/maintainer? [more inside]
posted by swift at 1:16 PM PST - 1 comment
posted by swift at 1:16 PM PST - 1 comment
Snapshot of England demographics needed
I have conducted some research and need to compare the basic demographics I've collected (age, highest level of education, household income, number of children, employment status) to official statistics for England. I know this info exists, I had it a few months ago, but google-fu is failing me because of the hours I've spent staring at my screen and reams of data wrangling today.
Does anyone know where I can find this info? Thanks!
posted by ozgirlabroad at 1:15 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by ozgirlabroad at 1:15 PM PST - 5 comments
Wait, which one was the droid I was looking for?
Smartphone newb seeks new Verizon phone. Likes: high-quality cameras. Dislikes: iPhones, spending money. [more inside]
posted by badgermushroomSNAKE at 12:51 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by badgermushroomSNAKE at 12:51 PM PST - 20 comments
Bad as in terrible, not bad as in really good
I have an opportunity to give the most terrible scientific presentation I can possibly muster. Tell me how to make it awesomely bad. [more inside]
posted by heyforfour at 12:48 PM PST - 148 comments
posted by heyforfour at 12:48 PM PST - 148 comments
Identify this book!
Identify this Y.A. Sci-fi book from the 1980's - a boy learns how to meditate his way to flying. [more inside]
posted by dadici at 12:40 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by dadici at 12:40 PM PST - 5 comments
He asked the question like he copied it off a bus station mens room wall...
I was just looking through the new issue of Harpers, and they have some excerpts from a notebook of Raymond Chandler's, where he is apparently riffing descriptions for future use. What are these devices called? [more inside]
posted by timsteil at 12:37 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by timsteil at 12:37 PM PST - 11 comments
screwed up illustrator file
IllustratorFilter: I inherited in an .ai file that has no "tipping arrow" on it's layers in the layers window -- so i can't view the items in the layer window like normal. is the file corrupted or is this some setting i don't know about? [more inside]
I would do it myself if I only knew how.
I'm looking for good books and blogs on furniture building and other diy home improvement projects for apartment dwellers. I like building things, and am interested in making my own furniture, but I'd like to use a book that's geared toward small spaces and spaces where one can't actually make "built-ins" but can replicate the look.
posted by ocherdraco at 12:31 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by ocherdraco at 12:31 PM PST - 9 comments
Daybeds turning into daypads
What are some good ways to learn upholstery on my own? [more inside]
posted by rhizome at 12:20 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by rhizome at 12:20 PM PST - 8 comments
#unclearontheconcept
Where can we have a Euro-reception in Southern California?
Can anyone recommend reception venues with European or other cultural touches in Los Angeles or Orange County? [more inside]
Sorry little guy
I just killed a spider. Can you help me identify it? [more inside]
posted by molecicco at 12:11 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by molecicco at 12:11 PM PST - 12 comments
What to do in Philadelphia: 2011 Edition
Travelfilter: I will be visiting Philadelphia with my wife this coming February for a few days. Please help me find things to do. [more inside]
posted by axismundi at 11:58 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by axismundi at 11:58 AM PST - 8 comments
Cheap but Classy party ideas?
My boyfriend is turning 29, and so we're throwing a party and inviting lots of people. We've splurged a bit on food - going to have an italian place cater family-style food - but are hoping to save money in every other respect. Luckily, our condo building has a beautiful gathering room that we're going to use. We're purchased a bunch of wine from Trader Joe's and are hoping to not serve it in plastic party cups, but don't want to buy a huge supply of wine glasses. Are there any creative tricks or decorating ideas that will make us feel classy but won't break our small bank?
posted by cam295 at 11:57 AM PST - 30 comments
posted by cam295 at 11:57 AM PST - 30 comments
Please Recommend a Detox Retreat
I’m 35, male, and live in San Diego. I’m hoping to find a retreat (or something similar) that is not too far away, not too expensive (maybe $2,000-$3,000), and that starts as soon as possible. I have recently gone through a lot of unpleasant life changes, and have been drinking too much, too often, and for too long. My primary issue may be with alcohol, but I want to try this before I try outpatient treatment. I’m hoping to find a retreat where I can recharge and also break my drinking habit. Ideally, it would include some combination of yoga, meditation, and counseling or something directed to my drinking habit. Thanks.
I want to query a map like a database!
I'd like to query geographical and population-based data. "$city <> 200,000" and so on and so forth.
What is this called and where can I find data like this? Willing to spend some money if necessary. [more inside]
I'm probably the only one on the planet that remembers...
What is this (probably late night) movie that haunts me from my early childhood? Worm-like monsters, flamethrowers perhaps, holes in the walls of an underground (underwater?) cave, perhaps a submarine... [more inside]
posted by RolandOfEld at 11:33 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by RolandOfEld at 11:33 AM PST - 20 comments
Handmade house
Where is this house? It appears in Handmade houses : A guide to the woodbutcher's art (1973), but I looked in the book and there seemed to be no information about where the house is.
posted by cashman at 11:33 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by cashman at 11:33 AM PST - 3 comments
They say it's America's number one fear...
What are some good ways to get over my fear of public speaking? [more inside]
How to verify Reagan's high income tax rates on the rich?
How can I verify that Reagan's income tax on the rich was 50%, whereas nowadays the income tax on the rich is only 35%? [more inside]
posted by Eiwalker at 10:41 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by Eiwalker at 10:41 AM PST - 13 comments
VOIP to Replace Security System Hardlines
My alarm system uses one main phone line and one backup phone line to check in with the security service company by, apparently, dialing and transmitting tones to a 1-800 number. Paying $40 each month, even for two measured lines, seems quite unnecessary, if a cheaper "VOIP" replacement could help instead. [more inside]
What would this heliocentrism story look like if I had remembered it right?
I'm looking for a quote or a story about heliocentrism, and it goes something like this: [more inside]
posted by Jairus at 10:19 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by Jairus at 10:19 AM PST - 2 comments
Help with a Barking Dog
My boyfriend is working the night shift for several months, and our neighbor's dog's barking is waking him up in the morning. We are looking for suggestions on how to handle this. [more inside]
What would Gordon Gecko do?
I own a percentage of non-voting shares in a company. What are the possible ways that the other shareholders can, effectively, get rid of me? [more inside]
Really? You're not coming in today? Well, that's a shock.
My boss is a compulsive liar. Help? [more inside]
Evidence-based donations
What organizations deserve my money to prevent child abuse and ameliorate the consequences? [more inside]
What can I do for exercise with a broken leg?
I broke my leg in a surfing accident, what can I do to keep active while it heals? [more inside]
How do I tell my parents that I'm a terrible person?
I misappropriated some funds given to me to hold on to by my parents. The money's gone, but now they're asking for it. How do I tell them what happened? [more inside]
Can a pregnant person get health insurance if her employer goes bankrupt?
What do we do for health insurance if my employer goes bankrupt? I'm pregnant. [more inside]
Help me understand how much of my hard earned £/$/€ ends up as tax
Is there a known term / theory for describing (and maybe even calculating) how much of gross income ends up as tax? [more inside]
posted by nofunnyname at 9:33 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by nofunnyname at 9:33 AM PST - 6 comments
My boss is a pleasant control freak.
My boss is a control freak, but a really considerate, generous one. (My apologies for a slightly lengthy post inside). [more inside]
posted by Everydayville at 9:30 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by Everydayville at 9:30 AM PST - 11 comments
Lighting the Mac-Signal
I'm a sysadmin for a small nonprofit. It's a mostly-mac shop, about 30 users and 4 servers. It's a pretty nice gig, but I'm largely flying solo on a lot of things, so I come to the hive mind asking what other "Mac Guys" are doing. [more inside]
3rd party wifi adapter for xbox?
Can I use a third party wireless adapter for an XBOX360?
I've long been frustrated by not having wireless on my xbox. I almost never want to be online with the thing, but when I do, I'd rather not drag a cable through the house.
Now I've got a radio labs wireless adapter/antenna booster. I was just looking at the official 360 adapter, and am struck that they're probably very similar.
Can I use my third part adapter, or is the 360 software so picky that it's not going to work? Thoughts? I'd rather not pay for this crap, Microsoft has enough of my filthy lucre already.
Making good quality Internet videos on a budget
How can I make decent quality cookery videos for uploading on YouTube-like sites without spending a lot of money? [more inside]
Should I go to Stockholm in February?
Taking a sudden trip to Stockholm? Is it worth it? [more inside]
posted by bibbit at 9:03 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by bibbit at 9:03 AM PST - 13 comments
Keep my mattress decent!
Please help me find (in the USA) a mattress pad and fitted sheets to REALLY fit a 15"-thick mattress. [more inside]
What to do in LA for a long layover at LAX?
What to do in LA for a long layover at LAX? [more inside]
"God damn these electric sex pants!"
What are some shows like Flight of the Conchords and/or The IT Crowd? [more inside]
posted by torisaur at 8:28 AM PST - 40 comments
posted by torisaur at 8:28 AM PST - 40 comments
Help me license a photo.
Help me find the person who took this photo (or has the rights to license it). Assuming the filename is accurate, it's a photo from the Velvet Revolution in Prague circa 1989. [more inside]
Help me buy a Toyota Truck and get it on the road in LA
I want to buy a Toyota Hilux and get it licensed to drive in LA, CA. I have two questions: What mechanical problems should I look for when buying this specific truck (2WD, 22R engine, early 90's model)? What should I look out for when trying to license it in California? I'm shopping on Craigslist. [more inside]
posted by fake at 8:08 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by fake at 8:08 AM PST - 20 comments
How do you enjoy Hendricks Gin?
Customized illustrations like on Olliegraphic?
Does anyone know of a website like Olliegraphic that has customizable illustrations of adults, too? [more inside]
Would it be rude to ask a professor for a potential list of other professors?
I'm in the process of looking at graduate schools in philosophy, which is a difficult task when trying to match up my niche specialty with potential professors. I've been able to track down five different professors, but I was wondering if it would be rude to ask if they had any suggestions on where/who to look. I'm located in the United States, but this academic community is 99% located outside of here, and browsing the associated journals and conferences hasn't been too helpful because the names I'm coming across are graduate students and names that aren't popping up on Google.
Why does everyone think I'm gay?
20-something straight male, minimal relationship success because I think people think I'm gay...strange situation...advice much appreciated! [more inside]
How to Hold Open a Door
What is the proper way to hold a door for someone you are walking with? [more inside]
posted by jefficator at 6:49 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by jefficator at 6:49 AM PST - 25 comments
Help me pull the trigger on buying our dream house!
Help me pull the trigger on buying our dream house! [more inside]
posted by Hellafiles at 6:49 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by Hellafiles at 6:49 AM PST - 19 comments
Advice and support for someone with no family
I am an unmarried only child. My mom died in December. My dad is 82 and has Parkinson's. Once he goes, I'll have no blood family. I need advice and guidance on how to make the best of things and build the best unfamilied life possible. [more inside]
Not un-invited, just not invited
Etiquette Question: After much consideration my fiance and I have decided to have a super small wedding- parents and siblings (& their spouses) only. I know all of my family (Aunts, Uncles, & cousins) assume they will be invited to the wedding. It isn't that we don't want them there, we simply can not justify spending all that money when we want to save up to buy a home and start a family. I was thinking of sending everyone personal letters stating something to that effect. Would that be rude? [more inside]
Making childbirth easier
What is the term for the ritual in which men simultaneously enact childbirth in order to take away some of the pain their wives are undergoing? [more inside]
posted by tavegyl at 6:13 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by tavegyl at 6:13 AM PST - 3 comments
Nautilus TreadClimber - yay or nay?
Is the Nautilus Treadclimber at my gym REALLY as awesome at burning calories as it says it is? [more inside]
... They shoulda gotten kilt in summer.
TrueGritTheMovieFilter: Please explain the meaning of the last ~10min. of the movie to me. [more inside]
posted by the NATURAL at 3:46 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by the NATURAL at 3:46 AM PST - 18 comments
Argh!
Mefites who have successfully lost weight and kept it off: How did you stop yourself from obsessing about food everyday? [more inside]
posted by Ziggy500 at 3:02 AM PST - 31 comments
posted by Ziggy500 at 3:02 AM PST - 31 comments
January 18
If you can't dodge bullets... Yeah? Then what?
Does anyone know what the story is with Life of a Brooklyn King by Shyne? [more inside]
Best movie martial arts fights of all time?
What are the best movie martial arts fights of all time? [more inside]
How can I stream DVDs from my Synology NAS to my TV?
How can I stream DVDs from my Synology NAS to my TV? I want to keep the extras, so I don't want to just rip it to avi or anything.
I assume I need a device that will browse the NAS and mount the DVD and play it, but every streaming device I've found seems to just play simple videos.
Commentary is half the value in any DVD, so if it isn't possible to do this I'd need to have some way to rip the DVD to a video file using the audio from the commentary.
How do I put bibtex data into a semantic wiki?
My friend needs advice on renting a house in San Diego.
My friend needs advice on renting a house in San Diego. He has been there for years, but he wants to scale down from 5 total roommates (including him) to 3 total roommates, including him.
In order to scale down like this, he'll have to charge at least $1000 per roommate. Then each person will have tons of space.
He wants roommates that are very nice, honest, and super-clean.
Is this do-able? What can he do (he's in no position to make any major home improvements) to make it more likely that he'll find what he's looking for within a reasonable period of time?
posted by SociologistTina at 10:15 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by SociologistTina at 10:15 PM PST - 11 comments
Give me your worst (Dark Comedies)...
TV-Filter: Help me find VERY Dark Comedy / Cartoons [more inside]
Where can I get Hong Kong TV series?
My parents love watching Hong Kong TV dramas. Netflix has a limited number and my parents have nearly watched them all. According to the Internet, I have the option of signing up with Cinflix or Tiger Cinema to rent Hong Kong TV series. Anyone here have any personal experience, good or bad, with either site? Are there any other sites I should consider? What were shipping times like? I'm in the Chicago area.
Melty Styrofoam, Go Away
How can I remove melted styrofoam from an electric burner? [more inside]
How subversive...
Why are dimensions in the art world listed height by width? W before H seems to be the standard everywhere else. [more inside]
posted by quosimosaur at 9:27 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by quosimosaur at 9:27 PM PST - 4 comments
"Pure Products of American Go Crazy"
Sociology/Anthropology book that begins with a meditation on W.C. Williams' poem "To Elsie"? [more inside]
posted by bardic at 8:31 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by bardic at 8:31 PM PST - 2 comments
Looking for recommendations for a psychopharmacologist in central NJ.
Looking for recommendations for a psychopharmacologist in central NJ. [more inside]
Do I have to hand over my domain name in response to C&D?
I have a website that sells trademarked, but hard to find items that you can't find in stores. I just got a cease & desist letter from the manufacturer demanding I close the site and hand over the domain to them. Should I do that immediately, or do I have some other options? [more inside]
Help me find this comforter set!
I want this comforter set in queen size. I can't find it available online anywhere anymore. Can you? [more inside]
Relocating without jobs waiting for us?
Should we pick up and move simply because we want to live somewhere else? I'm not much of a risk-taker but I'm afraid we'll get stuck here if we don't roll the dice and attempt to live the dream. (Also, it's expensive to live in NYC while looking for jobs elsewhere.) [more inside]
Do people in Brazil traditionally carry heavy loads on their heads?
I associate persons carrying heavy burdens on their heads with Africa.
Is there a tradition of doing this in Brazil? Any non-African countries?
Help My Wife Find the First Romance Novel She Ever Read
Mrs. Irontom loves trashy romance novels, and is looking for the very first one she ever read. Can you help her? [more inside]
posted by Irontom at 8:04 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Irontom at 8:04 PM PST - 10 comments
Looking for wedding DJ/Band and/or Photographer in Los Angeles
Looking for a good DJ or Band and/or Photographer in the Burbank (Los Angeles) area for a wedding this summer.
Whether to sell my coin collection
What should I do with my old coin collection--some silver, some not? [more inside]
posted by biwa-shu at 7:28 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by biwa-shu at 7:28 PM PST - 2 comments
40,000 restaurants in the downtown area and I pick the one my mother goes to.
Chicago birthday restaurant for locavore foodies aged 30 and 60 and their adult companions (six people total). Early evening Saturday, River North (or anywhere downtownish). GO! [more inside]
Help me relieve shoulder and neck pain from torn rotator cuff and computer use.
Help me relieve shoulder and neck pain from torn rotator cuff and computer use. [more inside]
Good, healthy, takeaway food in Haymarket in Sydney
Help me find a relatively cheap, relatively healthy takeaway alternative to greasy fried chicken or chain pizza to feed to groups of volunteers in Haymarket in Sydney. [more inside]
How to get more blooms from houseplants?
How to get potted calla lilies and potted lavender to bloom? [more inside]
posted by ragtimepiano at 6:47 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by ragtimepiano at 6:47 PM PST - 4 comments
my first website
I'm making a small website for my band. [more inside]
posted by kittensofthenight at 6:20 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by kittensofthenight at 6:20 PM PST - 11 comments
Not so Vigilant, Are We?
200* _______ = :)
I'm in a comedy performance which features "200" in the title. What could we get the director 200 of that would be a nice opening night gift?
posted by HeroZero at 5:47 PM PST - 38 comments
posted by HeroZero at 5:47 PM PST - 38 comments
What muscles get stretched when doing the flat "figure four" hip stretch?
What muscles get stretched when doing the flat "figure four" stretch? Lying flat on your back with one leg straight and one ankle resting on the other thigh crossing above the knee and lowering the knee down to the floor in a flat "figure four" pattern. [more inside]
I need a public grandfather clock
Are there any interesting, publicly viewable (and photographable) grandfather clocks in the Philly area? [more inside]
Food-safe fabric for a bread bag
What material to make a reusable bread bag (that keeps it from drying out)? [more inside]
F'ed by FB?
How do I report a fraudulent Facebook account? [more inside]
Surely there's another but there's not a better way
Is parenting going to suck forever?
I hate taking care of my 5-week-old and I'm scared it will be like this forever! [more inside]
How Do I Save an Entire Blog Offline?
Is there a good way to save a blog offline including archived posts? [more inside]
Can you please recommend some children's book titles featuring father/child interaction instead of mother/child interaction?
Can you please recommend some children's book titles featuring father/child interaction instead of mother/child interaction? [more inside]
posted by sciurus at 3:00 PM PST - 45 comments
posted by sciurus at 3:00 PM PST - 45 comments
iBooks sales, by the numbers
Are Apple's iBookstore "Top Charts" lists published anywhere on the web? [more inside]
The spelling of Popeye's laugh
Flowing into a better personal site
I'd like to make an incremental flowchart for my personal Web site. Is this possible using only my limited HTML + CSS skills? Long explanation and sample graphic inside. [more inside]
posted by Shepherd at 2:34 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Shepherd at 2:34 PM PST - 10 comments
Werewolf movie
I'm trying to remember a werewolf movie from the '80s. The only thing I have to go on is that it starred the same actor who played Col. Potter's son-in-law in an episode of MASH. And I remember a barn burning down at one point, with the werewolves inside. Any ideas?
paperless doodling facilitator
What's a good, user-friendly, free pdf reader that lets one add annotations, for Window's 7?
posted by Tsuga at 2:12 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Tsuga at 2:12 PM PST - 8 comments
AdBlocks crashing
AdBlock and AdBlock Plus crashing on Chrome (v 8.0.552.237), Windows XP. Hope me! [more inside]
Help me figure out my savings and debt situation. PLEASE.
I have a mountain of debt and a pretty damn good job. I need to figure out how to balance two things: paying down the debt and saving money. Help me come up with a 2011 plan for my finances. [more inside]
Done: LOST, BSG, The Wire, Dead Like Me, Rome, Sopranos, ... Next: ?
Why does my new Apple TV give audio but no video sometimes?
Help me figure out why sometimes I don't get any video out of my Apple TV. [more inside]
Favorite spots between Zurich and Florence?
Help us plan our trip between Zurich and Florence? What are your favorite spots? Should we take the train or rent a car? We have about a week, and it will be mid-February. Unfortunately we don't ski but are open to just about anything else. Thanks in advance, MeFites!
How does the medical community tell us to prevent depression?
What, if any, is the current generally accepted method for preventing depression? [more inside]
posted by Solomon at 1:02 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by Solomon at 1:02 PM PST - 20 comments
Interest assessment test?
When I used to do testing for the State Employment service we had what we called a general "interests inventory" test ("Would you rather collect butterflies or draw a picture of a building?") We would give it to young people to help determine what areas of work they might like to pursue.
Is there a current, free online test like that?
My nephew wants to try to begin to set his son on a career path (freshman in high school) but the young man doesn't seem interested in anything special.
Thanks.
Help me give a friend what she needs during a tough time
A friend had some devastating news this week: she is losing her sight and (symptoms indicate) it's due to multiple sclerosis. I am young enough that I haven't yet helped friends through serious illness and lifelong physical disabilities, and I would really appreciate some advice on how I can give her the support that she needs, both in terms of practical matters and the realm of feelings. Much more detail inside. [more inside]
Mystery document from the Orient
Chinese or Kanji translation: What is this framed document and which language is it? What does it say? What is the stamp? The document came from a garage sale but we have no idea what it is.
Testing your materials science expertise
Are any of these materials science analogies ambiguous? How can they be improved? [more inside]
Gettin' Jiggy, er, or, whaddya call it?
Looking for words (a phrase, a verb) to describe the type of sex that falls somewhere between the "making love" and the straight-up "fucking" ends of the spectrum. How do other people characterize this? [more inside]
posted by Betty's Table at 12:30 PM PST - 70 comments
posted by Betty's Table at 12:30 PM PST - 70 comments
How do I know when I'm ready to try again?
How do you know when you should start dating again? [more inside]
My spray privacy film is getting see-through!
We used a spray window frosting to add some privacy to our bathroom window. Condensate from the shower steam first created little droplet patterns of loose frosting, now bare patches. What went wrong? [more inside]
posted by aimedwander at 12:05 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by aimedwander at 12:05 PM PST - 10 comments
Are there any safety risks to 9V AC applied to the skin?
Are there any safety risks to 9V AC applied to the skin? I'm building musical instruments that conduct audio through the skin in the form of 9 volt square waves from about 30-1500 Hz. I can sometimes feel the buzz in my fingertips. Soon I'm going to make a bigger one for dancers to use, and the electricity in this case may be passing from foot to hand or across both arms. The dancer's skin may be sweaty and salty, increasing conductivity. Are there any health risks? References appreciated. [more inside]
posted by moonmilk at 12:02 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by moonmilk at 12:02 PM PST - 12 comments
Forum for finding a picture
Is there a forum out there where I can post a "query" (for example, "dramatic painting of an old wise man pointing to the heavens") and crowd-source the results? I'd like to be on both sides of that game!
Help me customize Firefox's Awesomebar behavior.
How do I get Firefox to auto-resolve one word entries into the URL bar to .com, rather than initiating a google search? [more inside]
Help with planning a youth summer camp
I'm planning a week-long summer camp for kids (aged 10-14 or around there) with a focus on natural movement/fitness in Ontario. I've never planned a summer camp before, and I'm worried I'm missing some big considerations. Does anyone have experience putting together these kinds of outdoor adventure/orienteering camps? Please, drown me in the questions I should be asking myself. [more inside]
Can I learn a new skill without engaging my consciousness?
I'm looking to learn a new skill in my spare time without having to think too much about it. [more inside]
I don't want to rack up another cars worth of debt for grad school!
[Grad-school filter] - I am starting a Masters of Public Administration this Summer, special questions inside. [more inside]
Californvacation
I'm planning a weekend in California, and I need advice. [more inside]
I do not care what you've favourited in Youtube on twitter
Looking for a twitter interface that allows me to block tweets from certain applications (last.fm, getglue). If it showed @ replies to me even from people I do not follow and all @ replies from people I do follow (whether or not I follow the person they are tweeting at), even better. [more inside]
Where is this image from?
Does anyone know the source of this image of two elderly women drinking with a young man in the foreground? One of the women is vomiting in the background. The filename is either "saturdaynight" or "grannyparty."
I had assumed it was a relic from someone's photo collection but a friend recently informed me it was part of a larger project and set up.
posted by photoslob at 10:55 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by photoslob at 10:55 AM PST - 10 comments
When to move from couples therapy to sex therapy?
If the most pressing problem that remains after couples therapy is sexual, should we move on to a sex therapist or continue with our couples therapist? [more inside]
Packing Up My MLS and Moving On?
Help me! I'm a librarian who loves her job, but needs to move on. But where to? [more inside]
Is there a PC laptop that I will enjoy using as much as my Mac?
Is there a high end PC laptop that I will enjoy as much as my Mac? [more inside]
posted by pandabearjohnson at 10:21 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by pandabearjohnson at 10:21 AM PST - 25 comments
Games to avoid for insectphobes/arachnophobes
OK, this is sort of weird but... what major well known games should a insectphobe and arachnophobe avoid? [more inside]
150 GB of priceless family memories, hangin' out on my rickety Dell
I have a lot of digital photos and videos. What's a reliable, safe, redundant and not-too-costly system for storing personal media files? [more inside]
How to clean dishes using very little unheated water, and without requiring a rinse?
How to clean dishes using very little water, and without requiring a rinse?. The less water the better. And even better would be if the water is not heated beyond say.. room temp. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted by herox at 10:10 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by herox at 10:10 AM PST - 15 comments
Looking for more board games like Carcassonne.
Looking for more board games like Carcassonne. [more inside]
Should I break up with my mom?
The crazy lady killed my cat, hates my boyfriend, and is acting vindictively again...I am fully prepared to cut her out of my life forever. Should I? [more inside]
posted by thebeagle at 10:01 AM PST - 39 comments
posted by thebeagle at 10:01 AM PST - 39 comments
Ainja?
I need a woman's name in Arabic that rhymes with "ninja". [more inside]
Quickest way to a job in webdesign?
So i want to start a career in web design asap.. help me choose a program in Toronto (post art school survival filter) [more inside]
Is the great never ending period a cause for concern?
Ive been bleeding erratically. Is it worth it to see a doctor? [more inside]
Should she stay or should she go?
Should the fiance stay or should she go? She has a chance to move out, no strings attached, no penalties, no hard feelings... but should I ask her to, make her, or something else? [more inside]
Circuit/Battery combos for driving a single 5mm LED
I'd like to use a single 5mm UV LED (3.4Vf, 20-25mA) to charge a daub of glow-in-the-dark paint. It only needs to be lit around 1 minute of every 10 (or 6 seconds of every 60), and only when the (room) lights are out. What battery/circuit would be most economical to operate, and require the least-frequent battery changes? [more inside]
What would you name this product?
Hello,
I am looking for ideas about what would be a good name for following electronic product/video converter box (in nutshell) :-
It is a small box which converts regular 2D video into 3D video and using the HDMI port on this box, this 3D video can be watched on a regular LCD TV while wearing Red-Blue glasses.
The product name should be small (2 words or so), pithy, not necessarily technical jargonry, and telling about its functionality in its name (if possible).
thanks,
-GM.
How do I get a letter from a cardiologist translated into Mandarin?
How do I get a letter from a cardiologist translated into Mandarin? [more inside]
What is this small enclosed room in my basement for?
I have a small concrete* room in my basement, and I'm trying to figure out what it's original purpose might have been and if it's structural (as in, can it be removed). [more inside]
Scandinavians! Help me indulge my love of herring.
Scandinavians! Help me indulge my love of herring. [more inside]
posted by cromagnon at 8:24 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by cromagnon at 8:24 AM PST - 7 comments
Actually, it's not really about the peep show.
What can I do with the windows in our showers, other than giving our neighbors a show? [more inside]
posted by rebeccabeagle at 8:23 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by rebeccabeagle at 8:23 AM PST - 9 comments
chickens, chickens and more chickens
What am I going to do with all these chickens! [more inside]
Blood blister underneath callus. Leave it or clear it out?
Old blood blister underneath a callus. Should I just leave it? (potentially icky details inside) [more inside]
Female traveler, two days in Cairo: Walk around on my own or take a tour?
Female traveler, two days in Cairo: Walk around on my own or take a tour? [more inside]
posted by wingless_angel at 8:15 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by wingless_angel at 8:15 AM PST - 14 comments
Your favorite subscription-only magazines?
What are your favorite by subscription-only magazines? [more inside]
posted by buckaroo_benzai at 8:04 AM PST - 41 comments
posted by buckaroo_benzai at 8:04 AM PST - 41 comments
Recent Speculative Fiction with a 2000 branch?
Speculative Fiction Filter: Has anyone written a book, story, or website about what the world would look like had Al Gore been elected as president in 2000? [more inside]
Bob v. Schwinn
Suggestions for Double Joggging Stroller? We are between the BOB or the Schwinn, any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by fozzie33 at 7:55 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by fozzie33 at 7:55 AM PST - 11 comments
Stitch storage
How do you safely store embroideries and precious fabric? [more inside]
Should I stay or should I segfault?
Seeking advice on troubles with a project at work. What started out as a great project hasn't gone well of late, and I'm considering leaving. (I think this sounds oddly like a relationship question, and in a way it is. 16-bit snowflake details inside). [more inside]
Interesting ways to manage a library of sheet music
What do you use to organize your sheet music? Are there technological alternatives? [more inside]
posted by Blazecock Pileon at 7:38 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by Blazecock Pileon at 7:38 AM PST - 13 comments
Community, comraderie, cool hats: should I join a fraternal organization?
I want to become more engaged in my community. Should I join a fraternal organization? [more inside]
Where else should we go? (To Hell not an option.)
What goes well with Turkey? (Or would you rather I hold the cheese?) [more inside]
posted by troywestfield at 7:25 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by troywestfield at 7:25 AM PST - 4 comments
Looking for caterers around Lincoln, NH
Looking for caterers around Lincoln, NH... Not looking for anything fancy, some good BBQ, a whole hog, or just some tasty food. [more inside]
Guys, where do you put your coins?
Guys, where do you put your coins? I've tried wallets with a coin pocket; they made my wallet too bulky. I'd taken to using that little coin pocket that some pants have (just below the belt loop on the right); that was not bad, but my newest favourite pants don't have a pocket like that. Is there an easy way to hack a little pocket into an existing set of pants? Or a simple, non-bulky way to carry coins? Thanks.
Attractive modular media shelving?
Light-heartenness?
Identify this book - philosophy edition
Please help me identify a philosophy book. Title and author are unknown, subject may have been either evil or deception. Ridiculously vague description inside. [more inside]
posted by BigSky at 5:03 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by BigSky at 5:03 AM PST - 5 comments
Zugängliche Kulturdenkmäler
Does Germany have a date when national cultural monuments (Kulturdenkmäler) are openly accessible? Or more broadly; what opportunities are there to visit monuments even those that have found new use and are generally not accessible? [more inside]
posted by joost de vries at 4:24 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by joost de vries at 4:24 AM PST - 4 comments
Mefi friends, help me to decide whether to quit my job.
Mefi friends, help me to decide whether to quit my job. [more inside]
posted by Yunani at 3:30 AM PST - 34 comments
posted by Yunani at 3:30 AM PST - 34 comments
Pre-Synthetic Waterproof fabrics ?
Waterproof fabrics used before there were synthetic materials ? [more inside]
posted by southof40 at 1:39 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by southof40 at 1:39 AM PST - 19 comments
What can I do about my roommate?
I'm not on the lease, my roommate is. He's kicking me out. What are my options? [more inside]
posted by moons in june at 1:10 AM PST - 39 comments
posted by moons in june at 1:10 AM PST - 39 comments
January 17
No money, more problems.
US travel visa filter - Canadian musicians travelling and performing in the United States, but not getting paid. Do we still require a visa? [more inside]
posted by breakfast! at 11:25 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by breakfast! at 11:25 PM PST - 11 comments
streaming and saving live video
I need to record one of these broadcast feeds tomorrow morning (PDF link). What's the best way to go about this? I'm on a Mac, and I won't be home when it begins. How much hard drive space should I have available?
How to equip a bar
Bar essentials. If I want to stock a bar, what are some essential ingredients for mixing?
Sleeper sofa: comfy, non-ugly.
I found an awesome sleeper sofa: comfortable and compact. Also: ugly as sin. Help me find another with a similar mechanism? [more inside]
What's the largest possible 'word block' in scrabble?
What's the largest possible solid block of words you can make in scrabble? I've gotten 3x3's in Words with Friends a bunch of times, but never a 4x4. Is it possible? Are larger ones possible?
posted by empath at 7:59 PM PST - 31 comments
posted by empath at 7:59 PM PST - 31 comments
Animation on the Web
I want to make a web app(let) that features interactive animation. What tools and knowledge do I need? [more inside]
Thermodynamics of a supercharged car, powered by compressed petroleum gas.
Thermodynamics of a supercharged car, powered by compressed petroleum gas. [more inside]
posted by autocol at 7:09 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by autocol at 7:09 PM PST - 16 comments
Call your hardware vendor
XP BSOD Memory Parity Error. Is My Parity in Jeopardy? [more inside]
posted by oneswellfoop at 7:03 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by oneswellfoop at 7:03 PM PST - 11 comments
Clevis or quick link?
What is the ideal way to attach steel cable to an eye bolt? [more inside]
posted by nathan v at 6:34 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by nathan v at 6:34 PM PST - 15 comments
Did I screw myself by working part-time while receiving unemployment?
Did I screw myself by accepting a part-time job? [more inside]
How can I find a summer job or internship?
MeFites, I need help finding an awesome job/internship/research opportunity for this summer! [more inside]
Journals
I need Da Vinci-like journals for inspiration. Is there a site/community that features these types of journals? [more inside]
Job Bait and Switch, Wrong doing to my wife and I'm stark raving mad
Job Bait and Switch, Wrong doing to my wife and I'm stark raving mad. Understood YANML. [more inside]
posted by Haujobbin at 5:39 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Haujobbin at 5:39 PM PST - 10 comments
What, no bank detail requests?
I had some unusual Spam activity this afternoon - anything to worry about? [more inside]
3.5mm male-to-male coupler - does it exist?
I am in search of a 3.5mm male-to-male coupler. [more inside]
posted by hsawtelle at 5:31 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by hsawtelle at 5:31 PM PST - 14 comments
How to figure out what to be when I grow up -- before I reach retirement age?
How to figure out what to be when I grow up -- before I reach retirement age? [more inside]
Runner's high without running?
Is there another exercise that gives you that classic "runner's high"? [more inside]
australian hip hop
I want to know more about decent Australian hip hop. [more inside]
posted by wilful at 5:05 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by wilful at 5:05 PM PST - 13 comments
Travel from Canada to the US with a passport expiring in < 6 months
Will I be able to enter the US with a Canadian passport that expires in 4 1/2 months? [more inside]
posted by Pruitt-Igoe at 4:37 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Pruitt-Igoe at 4:37 PM PST - 6 comments
Free Wordpress domain?
I would like to start a simple blog/website using WordPress, but ideally I don't want to pay for a domain. What are some free domains I can use? Preferably ad-free, preferably unlimited upload, but I know beggars can't be choosers.
posted by zardoz at 4:33 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by zardoz at 4:33 PM PST - 4 comments
Looking for a happy career change
Career change from boring job to one that makes me happy. I want to do it. How did it work out for you? [more inside]
Burnt Giant Plush Squid
Need advise on repair of burnt Giant Plush Squid. Through an accident our lovely plush squid was damaged, so I now am trying to figure out how to clean and repair the fellow... [more inside]
My apartment is the JOINT!
I want to have an apartment that people congregate at. What makes an apartment a fun hang out spot? [more inside]
posted by amycup at 3:55 PM PST - 52 comments
posted by amycup at 3:55 PM PST - 52 comments
Looking for an iPhone text editor with advanced search and replace.
I'm looking for a text editor or word processor for the iPhone that can do things like search for and remove newlines, or replace tabs with five spaces or vice versa. [more inside]
posted by lore at 3:40 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by lore at 3:40 PM PST - 2 comments
Help me buy a new laptop!
Help me buy a new laptop! [more inside]
Selling a $10K car - do I have to accept cash?
I want to sell my used car that's worth about $10K. Are there other options than asking for cash? [more inside]
How should I best use my time to transition out of academia? (I'm in math.)
How should I best use my time to transition out of academia? (I'm in math.) [more inside]
Where can I donate my eggs?
Is there an organisation in the UK I could donate my eggs to that offer free fertility treatments to women who can't conceive? [more inside]
posted by teraspawn at 2:52 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by teraspawn at 2:52 PM PST - 8 comments
paris urban exploration help?
How to find a guide for underground exploration of Paris that isn't on the tourist map? [more inside]
Any issues to consider in paying off a loan?
Just refinanced and now have funds to payoff the loan, any issues to consider? [more inside]
What is a site where users can post individual articles without having a blog?
What is a web site where users can post articles without having a dedicated blog? [more inside]
posted by kingtaj at 2:29 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by kingtaj at 2:29 PM PST - 13 comments
Trigonometry terminology?
Math-terminology mismatch? I'm searching for trigonometry in Philadelphia.
College-level trigonometry needed for a graduate of an art-oriented high school. Now he's a freshman engineering student, and needs trig over the summer. But I can't seem to find a University or even Community College in Philly with trig on its course list. How is this possible? Has trig undergone a name change since I took it in high school? Or does my son really need to return to (a different) high school in order to learn it?
America isn't a Democrat, it's a Republican! Er, yeah.
Where did the "America is a republic, not a democracy" argument come from, and how much truth is there to it? [more inside]
posted by Rhaomi at 1:38 PM PST - 30 comments
posted by Rhaomi at 1:38 PM PST - 30 comments
How do I come out of the closet...a little?
Sticking a toe out of the closet: help me come out with the least amount of trauma. Who should I confide in first? [more inside]
This is tax evasion, right?
Help me prevent my step-brother from committing tax evasion/fraud. [more inside]
Like herding cats, only with words
Is is possible to count words across multiple documents? [more inside]
posted by bunji at 1:35 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by bunji at 1:35 PM PST - 9 comments
Hebrew & Chinese translations?
Translations please, please! Hebrew and Chinese (?) [more inside]
posted by torticat at 1:31 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by torticat at 1:31 PM PST - 14 comments
Can attic insulation be used to make cushions?
Can attic insulation be used to stuff cushions or floor pillows? [more inside]
Moving to Germany. Do I keep or dissolve my UK Ltd?
I run a (very small) UK limited company through which I offer software consultancy. I may soon be moving to Germany. Should I shut down the company and reincarnate as some different legal entity in Germany, or is it easier to keep the Ltd despite living in Germany? And how do I do these things? [more inside]
posted by Zarkonnen at 1:14 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by Zarkonnen at 1:14 PM PST - 3 comments
Experience in hydro/aeroponic food business?
Does anyone have experience with the hydroponic or aeroponic food business? I would love to know your experience with:
-Insights about the industry
-Operating/ start-up costs for a business
-Any other thoughts or feedback about it?
I have a friend very passionate about food justice, especially in urban areas with "food deserts" and would love your thoughts.
Thanks!
It's getting pretty late. Wanna hang out?
How do I find people to hang out with late at night? [more inside]
Flipping the Feline Personality Switch
Can someone explain some seemingly complex domestic feline behavior? [more inside]
Engineer the perfect, giftable tv dinner!
Fun tv dinners as a gift. I'm an experienced cook, you have some good ideas. Let's hear it! [more inside]
posted by artifarce at 12:23 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by artifarce at 12:23 PM PST - 10 comments
Big tubs in Philly?
What hotel in/around Philly has the biggest, most luxurious tubs? [more inside]
How do I get rid of these tenants quietly?
Texas Landlord Filter: How do I inform generally troublesome tenants that their lease will not be renewed without risking retaliation? [more inside]
Can you help me find some more tv programmes like these drama/sci fi/thriller?
Can you help me find some more tv programmes like: Sons of Anarchy, The Sopranos, True Blood, Breaking Bad, The Wire, Spooks, Being Human? [more inside]
The most interesting game in the world.
Board Game filter: How can I make Shut the Box more interesting? [more inside]
posted by pluot at 11:50 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by pluot at 11:50 AM PST - 2 comments
overcoming the anxiety of speaking a foreign tongue?
How to overcome anxiety about speaking a language while learning it? [more inside]
posted by LN at 11:21 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by LN at 11:21 AM PST - 17 comments
Ah! Real, living story problems!
Math Filter: I am trying to find a name for this equation. I am not sure if I can solve it given the information that I currently have. [more inside]
posted by occidental at 11:14 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by occidental at 11:14 AM PST - 14 comments
How to manage iTunes library with an iPad and w/o desktop/laptop computer?
I'm retiring my home PC, in favor of an new iPad. How can I manage my existing iTunes library? [more inside]
posted by stuehler at 11:04 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by stuehler at 11:04 AM PST - 10 comments
Best way to scale up this cake recipe?
I am planning on making this cake, but think I may be serving more than 10-12 people. Would it be easier to make two cakes or double the recipe and make it as a sheet cake? [more inside]
posted by piratebowling at 10:46 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by piratebowling at 10:46 AM PST - 9 comments
Looking to invest in a Canadian index, but hedged to US currency. Help!
I'm looking for either an ETF or mutual fund which invests in a Canadian Index (TSX), but is hedged to US currency. Hope me, AskMeFi! [more inside]
Fuck you, Chris
UK accent-identification question: where is Chris from? He's the producer of the Bugle podcast with John Oliver and Andy Zaltzman. [more inside]
Preparing food for the homeless
What is some food I could bake or prepare to give to the homeless person perpetually camped out in my neighborhood? [more inside]
A Year In the Life Of
Are there a series of books about holding a particular kind of job for a year? [more inside]
Mac OS application for downloading AND batch renaming...on the cheap!
Simple Mac OS application for downloading AND batch renaming...on the cheap! [more inside]
Stupid teeth.
I have a dental issue (broken crown) but I'm not in my home country and won't be back for a week. I'm not in pain and I can probably live with it for now. Would waiting a week to see a dentist be detrimental? [more inside]
posted by cabingirl at 9:30 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by cabingirl at 9:30 AM PST - 12 comments
I Love You Historically
I need ways to say "I like you" or "I love you" (to a girlfriend) from various periods in history. [more inside]
Who should get my money?
I want to give money to an environment or education charity. I hate bureaucratic waste, and I hate misguided uses of money. Any suggestions on where I should give? [more inside]
Alternatives to USAA for online banking?
I've used USAA for all of our banking for the last 10+ years and been extremely satisfied. Are there any other online banks that offer the same combination of services and features? [more inside]
posted by jluce50 at 9:22 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by jluce50 at 9:22 AM PST - 18 comments
How does this coffeemaker work?
How does this coffeemaker work? It came from a grandparent, and now my mom's offloaded it onto me because she couldn't figure it out. [more inside]
posted by boghead at 9:21 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by boghead at 9:21 AM PST - 8 comments
I'm a Navy Jack n' I'm okay; I work all night....and I work all day!
How to pack for living at sea? [more inside]
Best driving route from Pensacola to Vegas?
Best driving route from Pensacola to Vegas? [more inside]
Tailor off-the-rack dress shirts?
Is it possible/worth it to have a tailor alter my men's dress shirts to make them more slim-fit? [more inside]
Trying to remember an Ask.Mefi like site that was designed to look like a house.
Trying to remember an Ask.Mefi like site that I had come across. This site was designed like a house with the different sections of the house allotted to different question/discussion categories. Does anyone know what this site is?
posted by sk381 at 9:04 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by sk381 at 9:04 AM PST - 3 comments
What is the most effective technique for making oneself understood by non-native English speakers?
I only speak English and I live in a country where much of the English spoken is devoid of plurals and tenses and has a very limited vocabulary. In order to communicate most effectively, would I be better off speaking in technically correct sentences or simplifying my speech similarly? [more inside]
posted by m1ndsurfer at 8:40 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by m1ndsurfer at 8:40 AM PST - 20 comments
Electro versus "electro" (electro house/pop/clash)
What should we call real electro music now everyone refers to electro house / -pop / -clash as just "electro"? [more inside]
posted by iivix at 8:24 AM PST - 27 comments
posted by iivix at 8:24 AM PST - 27 comments
From what film are these snippets taken?
Can anyone identify the source of the film snippets used in this Horsepower Productions track? [more inside]
I earned some money, help me keep it!
special snowflake finance filter: Got my first real job. Now that I'm making money, what do I do with it? [more inside]
How can I show my boyfriend my love/support on our 5th anniversary - only a couple days after his father's death?
How can I show my boyfriend my love/support on our 5th anniversary - only a couple days after his father's death? [more inside]
I'm feeling slightly humiliated that I don't know how to do this
A guy I've been sleeping with mentioned once that he likes to be humiliated in bed, but I haven't been able to determine exactly how to go about doing that. (Yes, I've asked him, but he's been reluctant to discuss it.) [more inside]
How do sellers get away with selling computers on eBay with pre-installed software?
How do sellers get away with selling computers on eBay with pre-installed software? [more inside]
FERPA and team-based learning
Does experiential learning in the classroom break FERPA protocol? [more inside]
Dealing with work issues so far from home
Please help my friend not get fired from her job teaching English in South Korea. Advice and coping strategies requested. [more inside]
posted by HeKilledKennedy at 7:14 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by HeKilledKennedy at 7:14 AM PST - 17 comments
YANMD: Weird body swelling?
YANMD Filter - weird body swelling? What the heck? [more inside]
What are the best resources online to learn Web design or Web development from scratch ?
I want to learn Web design. It is my goal to create web sites with the latest techniques. Where can i learn the skills on-line ? Also, i would love to be informed about useful forums or communities on-line that would actively assist a newbie like me.
posted by Yiba at 6:23 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by Yiba at 6:23 AM PST - 13 comments
Budget win7 desktop build
Replacing my dinosaur desktop PC, can you do better on a $385.00 budget? [more inside]
posted by cheesyburgercheese at 5:59 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by cheesyburgercheese at 5:59 AM PST - 15 comments
Toddler
Is it normal for a child's sleep patterns to change at one-year-old? [more inside]
Dog, cat or neither
My wife and I want to get a pet. I've always considered myself a dog person, my wife's open to think about a cat, but I wonder if we're really pet people at all. [more inside]
posted by Sir Cholmondeley at 5:28 AM PST - 37 comments
posted by Sir Cholmondeley at 5:28 AM PST - 37 comments
Should I let him stay in the closet?
I had a crush on a boy. It ended badly; he confessed to me that he doesn’t know if he is straight or gay or bi. There was crying, hugging, and complete regret from him since he has never told anyone this ever. [more inside]
posted by jenlovesponies at 5:24 AM PST - 31 comments
posted by jenlovesponies at 5:24 AM PST - 31 comments
A Minor to F Minor?
Musictheory filter: Im writing a song and id like to combine two parts, the first is in a minor (and ends with an f major chord) and the second is in f minor. Im looking for simple and complicated transitions.
Is there a poker forum for grownups?
Is there an active poker forum out there that isn't full of a.) maladjusted teenagers with gambling addictions or b.) sales pitches for overpriced coaching and training services or c.) a dinosaur from the 2000s poker bubble? [more inside]
Living wrinkle free?
Dressy slacks - wrinkle free/very wrinkle resistant... Do they exist? [more inside]
Chess in Austin, TX
Where in Austin, TX do people hang out and PLAY CHESS? [more inside]
Itchy kids and food allergies
If a baby's eczema was food allergy related - and reacted to the proteins of that food through breast milk - would you expect a flare-up when the food itself was finally introduced directly? [more inside]
Same bat-time, different bat-place. Or Different bat-time, same bat-place.
Movies, shows, or even commercials where a plot twist revolves around two characters (or sets of characters) appearing to be in the same physical location throughout, only to reveal that they were each in different places the whole time, or were in the same place but at different times? [more inside]
Conservatory that works on a terraced house?
I am thinking of getting a conservatory put on our house. It's a traditional UK terrace with a "wing" at the back containing the kitchen, bathroom above. About 6 ft wide. The yard to the side includes our back gate so we can't fill that with a conservatory. Our kitchen doors are on the back. I want to find plans that show how a conservatory can work, but googling just brings either conservatory companies (no plans) or estate agent sites (all terrace houses with a conservatory for sale). [more inside]
posted by LyzzyBee at 12:29 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by LyzzyBee at 12:29 AM PST - 6 comments
January 16
From a guy who has never used hair gel:
I'm a guy with short hair. I don't use any product and it's sort of parted / flipped in the front. I pretty much just run my hand through it and that's how it stays. However, it's always easier to manipulate it after waking up in the morning (and thus ~24 hours after my last shower). After I shower and let it dry, it doesn't really stay up and is sort of lifeless - not sure why (maybe it's less oily from an active day and a night's sleep?) Might be a silly question, but is there a product that I can put in my hair after a shower to make it easier to manipulate, but without it looking like I have product in my hair?
I'm H20 Intolerant.
Theoretically speaking, is it possible that the water coming through my pipes is over fluoridated, and if so, could a standard water filter in my shower help eliminate some of that fluoride? [more inside]
Seriously, they told me my check was in the mail.... and I believed them. How do I protect myself during an employer's bankruptcy?
My employer filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy with little warning. What can I and my fellow employees (both currently employed and those recently laid off) do to protect ourselves? [more inside]
How do I sync Outlook 2007 calendar and contacts to my Mac?
How do I get my Work Outlook 2007 calendar/contacts to sync with my MacBook Air? [more inside]
posted by arcticseal at 9:55 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by arcticseal at 9:55 PM PST - 5 comments
Another "Should I Quit" Quandary.
I graduated last May, but thanks to part-time jobs and internships, I've got 3 years of work experience in 2 different media-related fields. The problem: I absolutely loathe my day job, for a variety of reasons. I know it's a rough world out there, but I'd appreciate any advice that could help me decide if I need to leave. [more inside]
Help me kill someone in a story by CDI.
ForAStoryFilter: how to best kill someone by CDI! [more inside]
Cheap Synth?
Best synthesizer for under 400$? [more inside]
Industrial shelving for kitchen
I'm looking for cool, industrial-looking shelving for my kitchen. Specifically, I love these from CB2, but they're not deep enough (I'd prefer 12 inches to 8). [more inside]
posted by coolguymichael at 8:40 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by coolguymichael at 8:40 PM PST - 11 comments
How can I best help my student teacher?
I have a student teacher and this is a new experience for me. How can I be the best cooperating teacher possible? (Life science teacher at the high school level in the US.) [more inside]
posted by adorap0621 at 8:38 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by adorap0621 at 8:38 PM PST - 17 comments
Nice to meet you! Now I never want to see you again!
Do you ever meet someone, think they're pleasant, but then don't really want to run into them again? [more inside]
We just want to be a big, happy family!
I am possibly (hopefully) moving to Pomona, CA with my 6 dogs and 6 cats. City code says no more than 5 total. Am I screwed? [more inside]
posted by bolognius maximus at 8:03 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by bolognius maximus at 8:03 PM PST - 16 comments
Bleak House?
Living trust, probate, ack, what does this all mean? [more inside]
Sound card for entry-level music production?
I'm just starting out recording/producing music so I'm looking to buy a decent sound card which will get me started, but without getting too high-end. Ideally I'd like to have a couple of mic ports (for guitar + vocals) and also midi I/O to connect my keyboard. Any recommendations/advice? [more inside]
Should camera film be refrigerated or frozen after exposure?
Should you also put film in the regrigerator or freezer after it's been exposed? [more inside]
What snack foods can survive a plane trip from Canada to Australia via the USA?
What snack foods can I take on the plane (for personal consumption) for a trip from Canada to Australia with a short layover in the USA? [more inside]
How can I set up automatic weekly posts to Facebook?
I plan to do a daily photo blog on a site such as Tumblr or Flickr. I'd like automatic updates posted to my Facebook profile on a weekly basis, instead of every time I upload a new photo. Is there a way to automate this? I'm guessing it will involve RSS. Totally willing to use a 3rd party app/widget/site.
Kids in the basement?
Is it acceptable to try to have a second child if our housing restraints mean one child would be sleeping in the (very nice and finished) basement? [more inside]
And the winner of the 2011 Kitchenaid Deathmatch is...?
Getting boots resoled in Toronto
Where does one get one's shoes resoled in Toronto's west end? [more inside]
How do I get rid of the terrible taste from a bad (soon to be extracted) tooth?
I have a cracked tooth that's coming out in three weeks. In the mean time, it tastes (and probably smells, but I can't tell that for myself) terrible. Any good rinses or other practices to reduce the smell and taste? [more inside]
posted by mph at 6:21 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by mph at 6:21 PM PST - 13 comments
Is it gone forever?
I dropped my roommmate's necklace in the toilet... now what? [more inside]
posted by lockstitch at 6:17 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by lockstitch at 6:17 PM PST - 24 comments
Netflix won't play audio over Bluetooth. Any suggestions?
Netflix Instant stops playing when I route the audio through my Bluetooth headset. Netflix suggested it was an HDCP issue and sent me to Microsoft (because playback is via Silverlight) but Microsoft will only speak to me if I'm using Windows 7 and Internet Explorer (I'm on a Mac). [more inside]
Medieval battles in fiction
StabStabTwistKillStabFilter: Recommend some works of fiction that deal with ancient/medieval battles and the tactics, strategies and tools thereof. [more inside]
posted by Kandarp Von Bontee at 6:07 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by Kandarp Von Bontee at 6:07 PM PST - 15 comments
Help with a javascript callback
Help with javascript callbacks. [more inside]
posted by a womble is an active kind of sloth at 6:01 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by a womble is an active kind of sloth at 6:01 PM PST - 9 comments
Help me find a movie to watch, please
Is there a website that tells if a movie is available on a premium, on demand or netflix instant watch, and where to find it? [more inside]
The big meaty chill
Please share your best recipes that utilize frozen (unthawed) poultry and meat. [more inside]
Suggest books with camping in them?
Camping in literature - looking for suggestions of books (fiction) which have camping scenes in them or characters that go camping. [more inside]
Replacement for Craigslist's Adult Gigs section?
Trying to find a replacement for the "Adult Gigs" section on Craigslist that was removed... [more inside]
Free, casual Go Stop game online?
My mom wants to play [the Korean card game] Go Stop online for free but doesn't have a KSSN. What are her options besides HeyKorea? [more inside]
How to scan the notes?
Can anyone give feedback on their experience with OCR music notation software for Mac? [more inside]
posted by pianoboy at 3:48 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by pianoboy at 3:48 PM PST - 3 comments
Are restuarants illegally keeping calories a secret?
Are restaurants breaking the law by not providing nutritional information, and what can I do about it? [more inside]
posted by Vorteks at 3:30 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by Vorteks at 3:30 PM PST - 17 comments
I'm moving. I just don't know where.
Where oh where should I live? Help me find my dream city. [more inside]
Watch out Don Rickles!
Borscht Belt for the elementary school set. Is this thing on? [more inside]
posted by notcomputersavvy06 at 3:17 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by notcomputersavvy06 at 3:17 PM PST - 9 comments
Name that state
I need a pseudonym for a state. [more inside]
posted by enlarged to show texture at 3:13 PM PST - 41 comments
posted by enlarged to show texture at 3:13 PM PST - 41 comments
My intertubes just stopped without warning
Why does the data connection periodically die (dailyish?) on my Droid Incredible? [more inside]
How many gods are on the windowsill?
Penny-Arcade Filter: What's up with Episode 3 of Precipice? I seem to have missed some sort of news post or journal entry where they announced what was going on with Precipice. I really enjoyed playing the first two chapters. Are the next two just going to by Jerry writing them in word form?
posted by edbles at 2:56 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by edbles at 2:56 PM PST - 7 comments
A famous German refugee scientist with a name like "Buchholt"?
Who could this be? A relatively famous scientist or mathematician who was a German refugee in the Second World War, whose name sounds something like Buchholt? [more inside]
posted by lollusc at 2:56 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by lollusc at 2:56 PM PST - 4 comments
FHA Loan Appraisal
Is it difficult to get houses appraised for asking price today using FHA loans/appraisers? [more inside]
Best unexpected uses for dishwasher?
What are the coolest, most useful, unusual, and unexpected things I can safely wash in a dishwasher? [more inside]
posted by nicebookrack at 2:52 PM PST - 39 comments
posted by nicebookrack at 2:52 PM PST - 39 comments
BicycleFilter: where can I buy 3" spokes?
BicycleFilter: where can I buy 3" spokes? [more inside]
posted by UbuRoivas at 2:44 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by UbuRoivas at 2:44 PM PST - 4 comments
No masks please--just a little makeup!
Please help a non-makeup-lady find some makeup! [more inside]
posted by bookmammal at 2:31 PM PST - 32 comments
posted by bookmammal at 2:31 PM PST - 32 comments
As in "I love the Power Glove. It's so bad."
What is the name for the linguistic phenomenon in which a word is used colloquially to mean something in direct opposition to its original meaning? "Bad" is the most striking example, but others would include "nasty," "sick," and "wicked." [more inside]
Is there a true counter depth fridge with reasonable width out there?
Too tiny! Too tall! Too deep! Is there a Goldilocks fridge out there that is just right? I need a counter-depth fridge (with freezer, top or bottom) that really is counter depth -- 24-25 inches at the most with door and handle -- without being more than 32 inches wide. Many so-called "counter-depth" fridges I've seen are 29-30 inches deep once the door and handles are included, and even when I find one the right depth, it's very wide, typically 35-36 inches. The best match I've found so far is the LG 349, but it's a full six inches narrower than my current (awkward, too deep) fridge, and the slightly larger version I've seen at a store still seems toy-sized and flimsy inside, while being a little too tall for me at 74 inches. I'm in Canada (Toronto, to be precise).
posted by maudlin at 2:23 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by maudlin at 2:23 PM PST - 4 comments
Where to buy modern sculpture in Bay Area?
I want to buy a piece of sculpture for my garden. I'm looking for something very modern, optionally with a Japanese theme. The largest size for the base is 2'x3', height 5 feet to 7 feet. Where can I go in the Bay Area to see a decent selection? To give you an idea, here's the one place I was able to find that looks good, but I'd like to see more choices. Also, that place is a bit more expensive than I'd prefer, though it's not a deal-breaker.
posted by jewzilla at 2:16 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by jewzilla at 2:16 PM PST - 7 comments
Second Time's the Charm?
JuliaCameronFilter: Have you done The Artist's Way program multiple times, and if so, what was the cumulative effect? [more inside]
posted by enzymatic at 2:07 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by enzymatic at 2:07 PM PST - 3 comments
What kind of lawyer do I need, if any?
What kind of lawyer do I need, if any? Suing father for ownership of a custodial (UTMA) account. [more inside]
posted by mnemonic at 1:46 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by mnemonic at 1:46 PM PST - 17 comments
i'm trying to leave a commitment phobe
are you a commitment phobic or involved with one? [more inside]
where are the kids getting their computers these days?
My dad wants to buy a new computer that works right out of the box from a brick and mortar store. He's in Albuquerque, NM. Where should we be going? We're fine with big box or local, we just don't know which stores are going to be best for customer service over the long run. [more inside]
How to pick out sounds from a loud environment?
Is there any way of improving one's ability to pick out particular sounds from a loud environment? [more inside]
posted by Coobeastie at 1:22 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Coobeastie at 1:22 PM PST - 7 comments
Apple Box or Apple Cable
I want to stream Netflix and iTunes videos to my TV. I have a 4th gen iPod Touch. Is there any reason to get an Apple TV rather than just one of those Apple component or composite cables? [more inside]
What's up with VLC?
What has happened to VLC on my MacBook Pro? [more inside]
posted by dougrayrankin at 1:13 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by dougrayrankin at 1:13 PM PST - 3 comments
I want to convert my family
As a converted atheist raised in a converted neo-calvinist family. I am regularly flooded with books, newsletters, and other reading material (read emails that are 90% quotes) supporting christianity.
I'd like to return the favor (: [more inside]
posted by vaguelyweird at 1:09 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by vaguelyweird at 1:09 PM PST - 27 comments
You can choose any restaurant in London! Where do you go?
We've been given carte blanche by my boyfriend's aunt, who'll be visiting from Canada, to choose any restaurant in London for dinner Wednesday night. Money, she says, is no object. Help us pick somewhere awesome! [more inside]
posted by SoftRain at 12:26 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by SoftRain at 12:26 PM PST - 13 comments
These boots aren't, apparently, made for walking
Why can't my Sorel boots play nice with my socks? Why must my shins bleed? [more inside]
posted by oohisay at 12:20 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by oohisay at 12:20 PM PST - 17 comments
Safari Password Recovery
Safari Password Recovery - I want to recover login information from a site I used on Safari on OS X 10.4. [more inside]
posted by Samizdata at 12:09 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by Samizdata at 12:09 PM PST - 15 comments
Email address FAIL
Does McSorley's Old Ale House in NYC have an email address?
posted by R.Stornoway at 12:09 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by R.Stornoway at 12:09 PM PST - 6 comments
staying active in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico filter: Rock climbing, yoga, beach, hiking, other activities and general suggestions and tips needed! [more inside]
How to disable data package and sell new iPad?
Got an iPad 3G in October with data usage paid by relative. Never opened it and am looking to sell it. How to disable the AT&T data usage and to sell it? [more inside]
How to get atttention for webpage?
What is an honest and legitimate way to encourage people to check out a webpage? [more inside]
Tourist ideas for old weird Atlanta
Cool things in Atlanta and surrounds for two travelers. [more inside]
Bring out the gimp.
Bicycle accident, sprained or otherwise damaged knee, no insurance - where to go in the East Bay for help? [more inside]
posted by anotherkate at 11:22 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by anotherkate at 11:22 AM PST - 9 comments
When would you use a Cost Benefit Analysis(CBA)?
When would you use a Cost Benefit Analysis(CBA)? [more inside]
Bargain or Albatross?
Does the diaphragm in Hasselblad F lenses only work if it's mounted on a camera? [more inside]
posted by cropshy at 10:54 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by cropshy at 10:54 AM PST - 10 comments
tobacco farm
Homegrown tobacco? [more inside]
Hook Me into the Zen Machine
Do-Over: What are the chords to the Utopia song, Zen Machine? [more inside]
posted by wittgenstein at 10:10 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by wittgenstein at 10:10 AM PST - 4 comments
What's the best system to store and transport laundry?
What's the best system to store and transport laundry? [more inside]
posted by grouse at 10:04 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by grouse at 10:04 AM PST - 11 comments
Vivid Nonfiction
I just finished reading The Starship and the Canoe, and I'm craving more long-form nonfiction pieces like it. Any suggestions? [more inside]
A Fairy Field Guide, if you please.
I'm looking for books about fairies, elves, the wee folk, etc. [more inside]
Eye am sad about my glasses
Is it possible to have a pair of vintage Ray Bans repaired? [more inside]
posted by bibliogrrl at 9:17 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by bibliogrrl at 9:17 AM PST - 5 comments
Just a bit to offset the hosting bill at most.
Tips for migrating my livejournal blog to personal hosting? [more inside]
posted by pwnguin at 9:15 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by pwnguin at 9:15 AM PST - 6 comments
Looking for a great place to party
What are some fun, smallish, friendly online communities that I could join? Details for what I am looking for inside [more inside]
posted by rebent at 9:10 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by rebent at 9:10 AM PST - 8 comments
You're not the boss of me now...
Caution- overbearing colleagues ahead! [more inside]
posted by I_Love_Bananas at 8:29 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by I_Love_Bananas at 8:29 AM PST - 20 comments
RRSP Contribution Timing
Let's say Jack is in his 20s and in March 2011 he gets his first ever paycheque of $1000. He wants to put $100 into an RRSP account. When can he make this first deposit? Is it right away in March 2011, the first day in January 2012, or in April 2012 after he finally gets all his tax forms and files his taxes, getting a notice of assessment that states his contribution limit?
Clueless
Please help me find a folder I have bookmarked on my computer. [more inside]
How do I get offsite remote backup for my NAS...on a home budget?
I'm looking for the best customer-facing remote backup solution that can back up from my network NAS drive. A lot of the customer-facing solutions like MozyHome don't support the NAS drive. Also I'm wondering...with 1 terabyte to back up, won't it take months to upload?
Is someone gaming the Android Market?
Android Market: Why does "Talking Tom Cat" always come up front & center when I open the Market on my Android phone? [more inside]
posted by gazole at 7:57 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by gazole at 7:57 AM PST - 11 comments
How do I tell my long term boyfriend what I like in bed?
How do I learn to be more sexually communicative/assertive about what I like? [more inside]
Save Me From Style Parody
Quick, MeFites! In less than an hour I'm dressing to go to the Cirque du Soleil. I'm determined to wear my vintage black velvet strapless evening gown with flamenco ruffles. How do I style it tongue-in-cheek without trying too hard? [more inside]
posted by tel3path at 7:49 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by tel3path at 7:49 AM PST - 13 comments
I don't have a lot of money, but I do have a lot of love and time
I'm 29 and my partner is 31. We want to start a family. We don't have a lot of money, but we're doing OK. Details inside. [more inside]
posted by Rocket26 at 7:46 AM PST - 45 comments
posted by Rocket26 at 7:46 AM PST - 45 comments
Looking for advice and anecdotes on going to Japan during the rainy season.
We're planning a trip to go to Japan, and I'm wondering if it would be worth it to go during tsuyu (the rainy season). We'd be mainly based in Kyoto for the days we're there. Looking for some advice and anecdotal stories, and whether you think it'd be worth it. [more inside]
Friends stuck in Chile, need advice
Most effective way to help friends stuck in souther Chile? [more inside]
posted by zackola at 7:30 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by zackola at 7:30 AM PST - 5 comments
name that badminton tune
Looking for crazy badminton videos, I stumbled on a very enjoyable pop song. Can you identify it? [more inside]
posted by amusem at 6:43 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by amusem at 6:43 AM PST - 2 comments
I lost some of the web, can you help me find it?
I live in Okinawa, Japan using NTT fiber internet and about 2-3 weeks ago I noticed that I am unable to access specific government sites (tsp.gov, mypay.dfas.mil) along with randomly fark.com. My google-fu has pointed me to possibly something involving DNS, but not sure what to go from there. Any ideas (details below) [more inside]
"Oh, yeah, right there" - exeunt
I'm worried about my girlfriend seeing a chiropractor. [more inside]
Please help me to buy a music box for my wife.
Please help me to buy a music box for my wife. [more inside]
posted by obiwanwasabi at 2:43 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by obiwanwasabi at 2:43 AM PST - 7 comments
Checks without (or at least nontacky) margin advertisements?
Time to buy checks, and not from my bank. Which check companies don't advertise themselves in the margins of their product? I'll settle for checks with phrases that don't scream out "We sell checks!" [more inside]
posted by Xere at 1:54 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Xere at 1:54 AM PST - 9 comments
Do thoughts ALWAYS precede emotion?
Do thoughts ALWAYS precede emotion? [more inside]
Too simple or too small
Can you identify this fantasy painting that keeps being reposted without attribution on Tumblr? [more inside]
posted by thesmallmachine at 1:04 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by thesmallmachine at 1:04 AM PST - 2 comments
Where can I attain the Ballmer Peak in SF?
Is there such a thing as a laptop-friendly sports bar in SF? [more inside]
posted by knave at 12:29 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by knave at 12:29 AM PST - 4 comments
January 15
Where can I draw from a live model in the SF Bay Area?
Where can I draw from a live model in the SF Bay Area? [more inside]
How do I forgive myself?
How do I forgive myself for making a mistake which ended a relationship that was practically over in the first place? How do I not feel sad that he's now with someone else? I feel like i wasn't worth it for him to try, but she is. [more inside]
Help me breathe easier!
Can you advise on how best to test/improve the air quality of my home? [more inside]
Sequels that equal the prequel.
Sequels by different authors that equal or better the work of the original author. [more inside]
Orange'd!
How can I use up a giant box of juice oranges? [more inside]
posted by Andrhia at 8:26 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by Andrhia at 8:26 PM PST - 26 comments
FaceFilter
How can I overcome my anxiety over Facebook and other highly interactive social media? [more inside]
Faces
Newbie Graph Theory: How can I find all the faces of a planar undirected graph? Or, what I think is equivalent, all of the chordless cycles (cycles in which no two nodes are connected by any path other than a subset of the cycle) . [more inside]
posted by phrontist at 7:36 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by phrontist at 7:36 PM PST - 14 comments
Audiobook woes.
Why won't my Sansa Clip play my Audible Audiobook files? [more inside]
posted by mikeweeney at 6:59 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by mikeweeney at 6:59 PM PST - 9 comments
Why am I experiencing Propecia side effects for the first time in 10 years?
Why am I experiencing Propecia side effects for the first time in 10 years? [more inside]
What interests the general public in Chemistry?
What would you like to read about Chemistry (and maybe science in general) from a non-scientist POV? [more inside]
posted by stevechemist at 6:37 PM PST - 28 comments
posted by stevechemist at 6:37 PM PST - 28 comments
Hate Sports, Want to Talk about Them
Help me maintain a superficial knowledge of sports with minimal effort. [more inside]
How do I draw people to a trade show booth?
What was the best trade show booth you every saw, and why? [more inside]
Particular web article on how to make people think you're an artist
I'm trying to locate a web article article I saw a few years ago. It was about things a person could do to make people believe he/she was a "real" artist. I think I remember it saying that a lot of the success in the art world depends on what people think of the artist him/herself, and that the more that people saw a person as "an artist", the better the chances of getting paid (or getting paid more) for their art, and being a professional artist. (Or maybe it didn't say that and I just thought it after reading the article.) [more inside]
Saving space and money or Carrie Nation at work?
Why at restaurants does everyone get their own menu but there's often just one beverage/beer/cocktail menu? [more inside]
Movie from the '80s with a floating alien brain who lives underground?
Can you help me find a sci-fi movie from the '80s with a floating brain in it? I only saw bits of it at the video store. [more inside]
posted by qbject at 4:18 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by qbject at 4:18 PM PST - 3 comments
Safe to bank from home computer?
Start, ya bastard!
Sometimes my PC turns on, sometimes it doesn't, and sometimes it turns itself off with no rhyme or reason. Why, and how do I fix it? [more inside]
Help a novice English professor effectively teach essay writing and analysis!
Looking for group exercises, videos, exciting material to teach easily-distracted college students the building blocks of essay-writing and analysis. [more inside]
posted by ilana at 3:40 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by ilana at 3:40 PM PST - 2 comments
Photo essays with text in Wordpress
Is there a Wordpress plugin for Facebook style photo albums? [more inside]
posted by palet at 3:35 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by palet at 3:35 PM PST - 2 comments
What songs (musically) quote other songs?
What songs (musically) quote other songs? [more inside]
Would walking away now affected future student loans?
Walking away from FHA backed mortgage and future government loans...how bad is it? [more inside]
And never to royalty
In the nineteenth century, outside of balls and other formal settings, did American women curtsy? [more inside]
posted by Countess Elena at 2:57 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Countess Elena at 2:57 PM PST - 6 comments
How does Cialis work?
Performance-anxiety filter: I'm a early-30s guy who is incredibly sexually inexperienced who has some questions about the pills that tend to help with this problem. [more inside]
Crappy situation at work, who is at fault?
Either I am oblivious to my own ineptitude, or my boss is reacting disproportionately, how do I tell? What do I do? [more inside]
Headphone conversion
I need to know how to adapt a media headset(koss sb49) to use with a cordless landline phone.I have adapted 2-3.5 male ends down to 1-3.5 male end and the single 3.5 to a male 2.5.When i plug it in to the handset I have plenty of volumn but also a good bit of feedback.Do I need different plug or an amp or what?I am hard of hearing and need the full over the ear headphones to block out as much background noise as I can.
posted by bswartzel at 2:43 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by bswartzel at 2:43 PM PST - 3 comments
What is the best way to record audio from multiple inputs on a Windows machine?
What is the best way to record audio from multiple inputs from a radio tuner card on a Windows machine? [more inside]
I need to decorate my apartment. How do I begin?
Please help me decorate my home like a grown-up for the first time! Tons of details inside. [more inside]
posted by ixohoxi at 2:31 PM PST - 34 comments
posted by ixohoxi at 2:31 PM PST - 34 comments
Thank god for apartment insurance, now how do I light this cake on fire?
How can I make an easy, tasty, and safe cake on fire? [more inside]
posted by rosken at 2:13 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by rosken at 2:13 PM PST - 11 comments
Scratched by a nail. Red circle appears. Emergency room?
"Go to the emergency room?" filter. My friend got scratched on the neck by a nail, or maybe by the edge of a board. The two cuts are very superficial. We immediately washed it and soaked it with rubbing alcohol. Now, an hour or two later, a red circle surrounds the area. Is this emergency-room material? [more inside]
posted by salvia at 2:13 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by salvia at 2:13 PM PST - 19 comments
Broken Graphics Card
I think my graphics card is broken...how do I fix it? [more inside]
posted by D+ at 2:06 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by D+ at 2:06 PM PST - 2 comments
US/Canadian Visiting Cuba – Bad idea or not bad idea?
US/Canadian Visiting Cuba – Bad idea or not bad idea? [more inside]
Kona Info
Please give me some Kona/Hawaii tips. [more inside]
Help me fix my wacky stove exhaust
What, if anything, can you tell me about the really weird stove exhaust in my weird old apartment? Pics inside. [more inside]
Yet another song id request.
The first 10 secs of Rufus Wainwright's "Poses" reminds me of another song, possibly a movie soundtrack. Help me identify it, please!
Crime Classics?
This year I'd like to read 12 classic crime and mystery books. What should I read?
What are the top plugins and tools for web developers?
What are your favourite plugins, IDEs, tools and tricks for client side web development? I'd like to have a "tip of the week" or a "plugin of the week" spot in a course I'm delivering. Main content of the course is HTML5/JavaScript/CSS, with a bit of JQuery and Silverlight. [more inside]
Scanning records to PDF. What to keep in paper?
I'm scanning my financial records to PDF with my new Fujitsu ScanSnap. (So wonderful.) Are there things I should keep in paper form, other than, say, my car title and social security card? What about my past tax returns? [more inside]
How to clean a Macbook's DVD drive
How do you clean a slot-loading DVD drive on a Macbook? [more inside]
Christian readings for discussion
I'm looking for short Christian/theological readings for a weekly group I'm facilitating this semester. [more inside]
posted by pecknpah at 11:52 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by pecknpah at 11:52 AM PST - 12 comments
There should be a way to Google this...
What are the "big" active lawsuits Google is involved in right now? [more inside]
Loading up the truck and move on to Bev-- er, Oxnard.
I'm considering a move from middle America to the northern Los Angeles, CA region. What do I need to know? [more inside]
Gen Y professional obliviousness - what's a good manager to do?
What to do about an oblivious young employee abusing a lenient work environment? [more inside]
posted by nadise at 10:50 AM PST - 63 comments
posted by nadise at 10:50 AM PST - 63 comments
What to expect from a used laptop?
What is reasonable to expect from a used laptop? And from the eBay seller of a used laptop? [more inside]
posted by ferkit at 10:18 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by ferkit at 10:18 AM PST - 10 comments
Recommendations for synchronizing 1TB of data on 3 computers?
Recommendations for synchronizing 1TB of data on 3 computers? [more inside]
Help me reclaim the basement!
Basement Remodel Project: What should I do with this room? [more inside]
posted by pencroft at 10:07 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by pencroft at 10:07 AM PST - 14 comments
We Must Go Faster.
Do high-speed chases ever work out for the chasee these days? Considering the amount of cameras, helicopters, and foreknowledge law enforcement has to catch people trying to make a high-speed getaway, have there been any successful escapes in the US in the last 20 years or so? [more inside]
posted by The Whelk at 10:01 AM PST - 30 comments
posted by The Whelk at 10:01 AM PST - 30 comments
Articling for Lawyer moving to Canada?
I'm an Attorney potentially moving to Canada (Vancouver) who needs to go through the articling process, but wants to do it outside of a traditional law firm. What advice can you give? [more inside]
How can I fix my uneven hairline?
How can I fix my uneven hairline? [more inside]
Without Honor They Are Nothing
Trying to remember a TV show from the late eighties or early nineties based on a single scene. [more inside]
posted by Hactar at 9:30 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by Hactar at 9:30 AM PST - 3 comments
Mystery buttons
How do I deal with community supported agriculture flakes?
How do I deal with community supported agriculture flakes? I NEED people to pick up their shares. [more inside]
Living together, working apart
Providence/Boston working couple- where should we live, how do we get to work, and how doable/un-awesome is it? [more inside]
Electronic Soma
What would be the best way to propagate alpha waves in an arcology? [more inside]
Cell phone scam?
Why am I getting spammed by weird British text messages? I am not British! [more inside]
Best spots for winter day hikes on the East Coast?
Best winter day hikes in the Northeast? [more inside]
hook me up
vintage technology fi: help me connect a VCR to a TV [more inside]
Can you recommend good books on grammar and writing?
Can you recommend good books on grammar and writing? [more inside]
Good Local Food in Baltimore
Where's the best restaurant around Williams St in Baltimore to eat, specifically crab or other local specialties? [more inside]
posted by ~Sushma~ at 7:08 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by ~Sushma~ at 7:08 AM PST - 3 comments
Out of debt. Now what?
Mrs Supercres and I just came into some money (okay, she did) and used it to pay off our not-insignificant credit card debt in full (okay, mostly mine). Questions about credit scores, closing accounts, and moving forward are inside. [more inside]
posted by supercres at 6:56 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by supercres at 6:56 AM PST - 22 comments
Outside unit not running in the winter
[HVAC Filter]Is there a way to harness the power of my outside unit to force more and faster air through my gas furnace? [more inside]
posted by kuanes at 6:04 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by kuanes at 6:04 AM PST - 8 comments
Time-traveling video recording software?
Is there any software that will take the input of a USB webcam, and (at a given signal like a mouse-click) save the previous 30 seconds/45 seconds/one minutes/two minutes of video/audio to the hard drive? Windows is required, F/OSS is preferred. [more inside]
Giving Myself The Middle Finger Treatment
I dropped a piece of wood on my middle finger and may have broken it (hurts to bend). What treatment other than an x-ray to confirm the break, might I receive from an emergency room/physician that I can't do myself? What should I keep in mind when treating this myself?
Best Hawaii Big Island Snorkeling?
Can anyone recommend some great locations for family snorkeling on the Big Island of Hawaii? [more inside]
How to compare communication methods?
In terms of bandwidth, how might we compare, various mediums? [more inside]
posted by matholio at 3:08 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by matholio at 3:08 AM PST - 6 comments
The easy way to sit up in bed.
I am looking to get one of those seatbacks that you can put in your bed, that will allow you to sit up in bed with minimal effort. Let me clarify - this is not a recliner. It's almost as if someone took a car seat and cut the tush part off, but added a bit near the bottom for stability. What is the offical term for them, and where can I find them?
posted by Sully at 3:07 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by Sully at 3:07 AM PST - 7 comments
Culturally Diverse Creative Sexytimes
Who are some good examples of sex-positive performers or sex workers from non-White backgrounds? (Porn stars, burlesque performers, erotic artists, strippers, erotic models, porn producers, erotica writers, etc) [more inside]
[Book filter] Seeking a decent primer on natural history - the big bang through to humans
Can you help me find a decent primer on natural history, from the beginnings of grey matter and the start of the universe, through to the present - including the evolution of humans? [more inside]
January 14
The Great London Caffeinated Beverage Tour of 2011.
What are some of the best tea- and coffee-houses to visit in London? [more inside]
Nuvaring: bringer of the early period?
Started using Nuvaring, feel PMS-y (cramps, breast pain, moody) now. Is this normal? [more inside]
Difficult Gifts For A Grandfather
DifficultGiftFilter: I need to get a (very) late Hanukkah gift for my tech-savvy grandfather. The problem is, what do you get for someone who loves tech but buys themselves new electronic toys every week and is done with them in two? [more inside]
How much less does the earth weigh now?
Count the number of Rs in this title in two seconds
How can I hone my attention to detail and what can I use this skill for? [more inside]
Name for girlfriend's sociology of fashion blog?
Name for girlfriend's sociology of fashion blog? [more inside]
How do I grieve without guilt?
My wonderful, loving, young dog is dying. How do I stop feeling guilty about grieving? How do I deal with not giving chemo? [more inside]
posted by specialagentwebb at 7:29 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by specialagentwebb at 7:29 PM PST - 25 comments
I really dig you man
To gush or not to gush? Quite unexpectedly a very highly respected musician who is responsible for my first emotional response to music at the grand old age of 8, and who shaped my taste in music greatly from that time onwards, contacted me for help via email. [more inside]
My Mind Is A Hot Mess, That Means It's Time For Grad School!
Bipolar, doing better, wanting to get an MBA... [more inside]
I want to go Streaking
How can an AT&T customer (like me) switch to an unlocked Dell Streak? (Details within . . .) [more inside]
Help me hear Angels
Beautiful, uplifting, Christian hymn or music for a memorial service? [more inside]
posted by snowjoe at 6:51 PM PST - 43 comments
posted by snowjoe at 6:51 PM PST - 43 comments
What to do about a leaky apartment?
Can we get any sort of help moving if our apartment essentially kicks us out to make repairs? [more inside]
posted by Saminal at 5:43 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by Saminal at 5:43 PM PST - 12 comments
Can my employer doctor my resume?
WorkplaceEthicsFilter: Can my employers doctor my resume for a client presentation? [more inside]
Ex-SALE-sior.
What's the easiest way to get rid of a bunch of comic book trade paperbacks? [more inside]
Song Identification Request: "I'm just a star on a democratic flag"
Song Identification Request: "I'm just a star on a democratic flag"( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcusEEdmkig) [more inside]
name that 90's mac game
I am trying to find the name of an obscure mac game i used to play in the 90's. To find by google search terms has not been successful and to describe the game is a challenge. [more inside]
posted by pelican at 4:50 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by pelican at 4:50 PM PST - 7 comments
What should I plan now to enjoy in the future?
What should I plan now to enjoy in the future? [more inside]
Sink or swim?
What can you tell a flatlander about living amongst landslides, sinkholes, and Karst topography? [more inside]
posted by aetg at 4:06 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by aetg at 4:06 PM PST - 6 comments
Computer repair shop in Adelaide?
What is a good computer repair shop in Adelaide? [more inside]
posted by with the singing green stars as our guide at 4:05 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by with the singing green stars as our guide at 4:05 PM PST - 4 comments
Essential reading for first-time Canadian housebuyers
Nyxie and I have started looking at condos and townhouses and maaaaybe small Actual Houses in Toronto and I want to know what I'm doing. My usual approach to that problem is "well, read a lot". [more inside]
posted by mendel at 3:52 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by mendel at 3:52 PM PST - 7 comments
Why do certain types of radio stations cluster in the same parts of the FM spectrum?
Why do certain types of radio stations cluster in the same parts of the FM spectrum? [more inside]
posted by gottabefunky at 3:45 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by gottabefunky at 3:45 PM PST - 9 comments
Financial aid error in my favor?
Anyone good at financial aid related questions?
I've started receiving financial aid starting from this semester. I got a check for $2,775.00 from City University of New York. I cashed it in. This semester I also transferred from College of Staten Island to Brooklyn College. [more inside]
Perennial favorites
What should I plant now to enjoy down the road? [more inside]
Do most pickpockets really make a viable living off of their crimes?
How much do you think the average pickpocket makes per week? [more inside]
Help me find some good, near future science fiction!
I'm looking for recommendations of some "near-future" science fiction novels, for to read into mah brain. [more inside]
Help me hold it together
I want to make some healthy grab and go snack bars. I am looking for help finding a binder that has no (or low) sugar. Also, especially if a sugar binder is needed, how do I figure the minimum ratio of that binder to dry ingredients to make a food bar hold together without being too sticky. [more inside]
help me help myself(by fixing this $%#@ tv)
help! I need a service manual for a Panasonic PT52LCX66 model tv-where do crafty mefites find service manuals? [more inside]
Feeling Guilty Post-Breakup
How do I stop feeling guilty about the break-up? Sorry, for asking so many questions as of late...this was my first relationship. [more inside]
NO, I don't want your watering cans, shovels, or corn.
Help me find the really hidden Los Angeles
Help me find some Los Angeles secrets! [more inside]
posted by Astro Zombie at 1:57 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by Astro Zombie at 1:57 PM PST - 25 comments
Making a dumb spreadsheet smart
I'm having trouble solving a problem in Google Spreadsheet. [more inside]
Should I see the school psychiatrist?
My professor is requiring that I see the school psychiatrist. What should I do? [more inside]
Coldfinger
My left pinky finger and the outer edge of my left hand are numb and a bit tingly, presumably due to ulnar nerve compression. Safe to wait a few days and see if it goes away, or urgent? [more inside]
posted by escabeche at 1:47 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by escabeche at 1:47 PM PST - 9 comments
What does this sign mean?
Help! What does this street sign mean? Taken in west bank [more inside]
posted by addelburgh at 1:36 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by addelburgh at 1:36 PM PST - 7 comments
How to negotiate salary in Italy
Please help me negotiate the best salary. As an American working for an Italian company (in Italy)? [more inside]
What to do about the big Four-Oh!
My wife's 40th birthday is coming up. She dreads that number! For her, it's the age when people become "old." Help me make her birthday a fun event she will love! [more inside]
Is there a good introduction to puzzle logic out there?
I recently read through the Problem Sleuth section of MS Paint Adventures and loved it to pieces. However, it reminded me that the kind of logic employed in adventure game puzzles has always flustered me. Are there any good resources that pull back the curtain on how these kinds of logic/linear thinking puzzles are constructed? I've seen or played loads of examples, but never seen anything that really breaks them down into their components.
To reuse or not to reuse, that is the question.
How much hot water can I use washing a re-usable cup before it's a net environmental loss? [more inside]
posted by nomisxid at 1:16 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by nomisxid at 1:16 PM PST - 20 comments
Bedless in Brazil
Anyone local in Aracaju Brazil? Looking to find a place selling basic bedding. mattresses, s,prings, even those foam topper products. A link to connect you with my friend in Aracaju would be wonderful. They are somewhat limited in funds but can make it happen, they just need a place to find a selection of prices.
Sleeping arrangements for a two year old away from home?
We are headed to Key West in May with a two year old. I'm not sure where she should sleep. Suggestions? [more inside]
Help me feed my addiction I keep forgetting about!
How do I automatically download a file from a website (specifically, the NYTimes crossword puzzle) every day? [more inside]
posted by naturalog at 12:46 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by naturalog at 12:46 PM PST - 6 comments
Catalytic Converter went in my 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid.
Car Repair Filter: My 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid has 150,000 miles and the check engine light is on. Dealer is telling me I need a new catalytic converter. [more inside]
posted by hazyspring at 12:41 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by hazyspring at 12:41 PM PST - 20 comments
Trencreek, Trengoff, and Trenwith. But not Trendle.
I'm looking for lists of extinct surnames - family names that have fallen out of use entirely, on a global scale. I'm particularly interested in surnames of Anglo-Saxon/Brittanic origin, but would welcome resources from other backgrounds as well. [more inside]
Need an expandable phone that isn't awful
I need a new phone for the home office. Degree of difficulty: Home phone service is VOIP, so the "base unit" must be in a closet in the living room, but I need speakerphone functionality (ideally a constantly-plugged-in unit, not a handset) three rooms away in the office. [more inside]
Weird lagoon at Seattle's Pier 91
At Pier 91 (aka Terminal 91) in Seattle, what is the rectangular body of water circled here for?
Is it just an artifact of building out the parking lot? Or does it have a function?
posted by everichon at 12:21 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by everichon at 12:21 PM PST - 5 comments
Should I eat it...on overdrive
I would like to know if other people commonly feel that food they have bought needs to be thrown out because it is somehow contaminated, or whether I'm actually too hyper about this.
Often -- more than once a week -- I throw out food because something seems to be wrong with it. Here are my recent examples [more inside]
Why is the outer layer of skin on my left index finger dying and peeling off every few months?
Why is the outer layer of skin on my left index finger dying and peeling off every few months?
I understand you are not my doctor; I am not looking for medical advice. I'm just looking for similar experiences if anyone has them. [more inside]
Do I dare to eat this peach?
Special snowflake quasi-stalker question.... [more inside]
OS and a Browser, Two Bits
Will Chrome or Firefox play nicer with my Win-7 64 bit computer than IE 8 is? [more inside]
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 12:05 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 12:05 PM PST - 15 comments
Help me fix my computer, please
What's wrong with my computer? [more inside]
Looking for temporary housing in Austin
It looks like I'll be ready to move to Austin in a few weeks. Yay! I'm looking for cheap, temporary housing for me and my cat. [more inside]
Retrieving a novel from 3.5 inch diskettes
Hivemind,
I have some 3.5 in diskettes containing files created on a Tandy word processor. I've tried accessing the disks on both a pc and a mac with the same result: the computer asks me if I would like to format the disk.
I would like to:
Transfer the files off of the disk.
Recover text from an unknown filetype.
Know of any software on Mac Classic, Windows or (possibly) Linux that could help me accomplish either of these?
PS - This is my first time querying the hive, so please let me know if I'm doing it wrong.
my macbook thinks its the frikkin messiah.
why would my macbook decide to power on some days, but play dead with me on others? [more inside]
Help me find the best available solar bag.
What is the best solar-powered laptop bag available? [more inside]
Where should a photographer go to shoot in Arizona?
2 days for a photographer to explore Arizona, where should I go? [more inside]
posted by slowtree at 11:03 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by slowtree at 11:03 AM PST - 10 comments
Is vitamin B6 making me miserable?
Help, physician MeFites! Can pyridoxine have adverse effects, even in small quantities? [more inside]
posted by rhombus at 10:50 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by rhombus at 10:50 AM PST - 4 comments
How to animate elements within boundaries using jQuery?
Using jQuery, how can I make an element move up or down the page as the user scrolls, until it reaches a certain distance from its parent's border or the viewport border? [more inside]
posted by Fred Mars at 10:48 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by Fred Mars at 10:48 AM PST - 8 comments
Condoms? Condoms!
It happens to everyone eventually. My anonymous AskMeFi sex question is within! NSFW details included. [more inside]
You Are Slow to Warm Up to Others, But Warm Once They Have Gained Your Trust...
Maddeningly frustrating Psych 101-filter: there's a semi-famous paragraph, written by a psychologist or sociologist. It describes an individuals personality/character traits. Most people who read it feel that it describes them accurately. What is it?! [more inside]
posted by julthumbscrew at 10:46 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by julthumbscrew at 10:46 AM PST - 4 comments
Friend is a four-letter word
{Relationship Filter} So my husband of less than a year looked up an old friend last month. Said friend happens to be married, female and goregous. They hadn't spoken in more than 10 years. They've been e-mailing, and my husband says he has no ulterior motives.
I'm not so sure. [more inside]
Dog: LOL! BBL!
A close friend of mine has a young dog with tendency to run off
without her when let off-leash. Any suggestions on how to curb this bad behavior? [more inside]
posted by Kikkoman at 10:45 AM PST - 29 comments
posted by Kikkoman at 10:45 AM PST - 29 comments
Looking for a more polished image to use then what I currently have
(Possibly NSFW) Looking for a more polished image to use than what I currently have. This is nearly perfect. It's copyright also prevents me from modifying it. I need help finding something as awesome as that with a creative commons, derivatives allowed copyright. [more inside]
posted by royalsong at 10:44 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by royalsong at 10:44 AM PST - 9 comments
Make CS3 and Windows 7 64bit play nice.
I am trying to get the Adobe CS3 design premium suite working on my Windows 7, 64-bit gaming computer, which meets and exceed CS3's minimum specs. The install went fine, and I know the disks are good as they worked on my old (dead) XP computer. Most of the programs (Bridge, Flash, etc.) will open a process, but not actually open anything on the screen. Photoshop will open, but all that appears is the gray background, and the menu bar. It hangs immediately. It won't even open the Photoshop "loading..." splash/credits screen. How can I get these programs running? (Yes, I tried googling it, and no, it isn't a TWAIN issue).
What's this say?
Another Muslimgauze shirt translation! [more inside]
How to get high?
What is the healthiest way to get high? [more inside]
What is your process for writing, and what tools do you use to help your productivity and creativity?
What is your process for writing, and what tools do you use to help your productivity and creativity? [more inside]
posted by philipy at 10:09 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by philipy at 10:09 AM PST - 12 comments
OKCupid, without the dating?
Tell me about question-and-answer driven websites or games? [more inside]
I think I went to the wrong college. Am I stuck?
College filter: I think I went to the wrong college. What do I do now? [more inside]
Catzoom.
My small, slinky, wily cat dashes out of my apartment every time I come home. I read these suggestions but my situation is a little different. [more inside]
Google Reader Fail
Google Reader filter (literally): How do I get rid of all the LOLCATS, Cheezburger, Epic Fails, World of Warcraft GOLD blogs, Pitchfork Music , Bit Torrent Movie Downloads and MMO Champion articles from my Recommended Items? [more inside]
How did they figure out where I live? No body knows where I live.
Does anyone know anything about the Yellow and Red Book Club? I recieved a copy of this 40-page book (I would call it a pamphlet, but its bound) at my house addressed to Occupant. Cover. Sample pages. Its a strange little thing: somewhat comic; possibly a little crazy, but not quite ranty. It supposedly from Walnut, CA, but was postmarked from Salt Lake City. The oddest thing is that there is almost no references to it on the internet -- nothing at all until someone recently mentioned receiving a copy of it on a Tumblr blog. If nothing else, I would love to know how I (or my address) was picked.
Looking for a recipe from "Recipes For a Small Planet" by Ellen Buchman Ewald
Looking for a recipe from "Recipes For a Small Planet" by Ellen Buchman Ewald. I'm away from my home library, and this book is not online and I can't find it at the local public library. I'm looking for the recipe for potato salad on (I think) page 103. I want to take it to a potluck tomorrow. Would appreciate it if someone could post the recipe here. Thanks!
posted by MarioM at 9:16 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by MarioM at 9:16 AM PST - 5 comments
Combating Perception vs. Reality Issues
I need some resources for creating more convincing analysis of real data in order to persuade a group of people who tend to prefer anecdotal evidence in decision-making. [more inside]
Colors/Syncing/Calendars
I've read tons of advice on how to sync iCal on my mac with iCal on my iPhone via Google, but I'm still confused. Could a patient explainer explain to me how it works? [more inside]
posted by skidoom at 8:51 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by skidoom at 8:51 AM PST - 9 comments
Defaulting on a HELOC in California?
Facing down a foreclosure - can or will the bank whom our HELOC is with go after cash sitting in a savings account at the same bank without a court order? [more inside]
How can I go from digital to analog?
Going from digital to analog life management. Please help. [more inside]
Searching for average man protagonist who repairs aqueducts
Trying to find a fiction fantasy book that has an average protagonist that loses his gold and ends up traveling to another city to avoid issues with the lost gold. The book is apart of a series and features aqueducts, the antagonists as vampires, and the book title looks like some kind of deviation on the word Aqueduct, like Aquadia or such. [more inside]
posted by LittleNami at 8:29 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by LittleNami at 8:29 AM PST - 2 comments
deliciously fermented
kimchee. in all of its variations. yum. how do i make it at home? [more inside]
Tech Support Ticket Tracking Application
I have a small but growing IT tech-support firm. We need a cost-effective way to track client contacts, technician time, and the work performed for clients. [more inside]
Need to learn me some new gittar songs.
Need to learn me some new gittar songs. [more inside]
How To Hire A Web Design Firm?
I'm looking for current practice in hiring a web design agency. [more inside]
I need a wheelchair that works by leg power
Is there a such thing as a manual wheelchair that can be operated by foot? Such as seated-walking or pedalling, for someone who has somewhat working legs but has other reasons for being unable to walk? [more inside]
posted by happyturtle at 6:45 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by happyturtle at 6:45 AM PST - 13 comments
Will any guido gorilla juiceheads lend this bro a hand? Jersey Shore transcriptz, plzzzz~
Gods help me: I'm looking for someplace where I can find transcripts (not recaps) of the dialogue between the guidos and guidettes on hit MTV TV show "The Jersey Shore." I also guess that recaps with tons of quotes might serve my purposes as well. (Already familiar with the Gawker recaps and TW/oP recaps.) It's for pseudoacademic ends. Honest!
posted by Keter at 5:57 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by Keter at 5:57 AM PST - 3 comments
What happens if owner of vacation rental home passes away?
I rented a lake house vacation home for my family this summer, and found out a few weeks ago that the owner of the house has died. What should I expect to happen? Details below. [more inside]
Home-made Christmas tree ornament post title goes here
How do you make Christmas tree ornaments out of homemade Play-Doh? [more inside]
posted by A Terrible Llama at 4:15 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by A Terrible Llama at 4:15 AM PST - 7 comments
Help me improve my iPhone typing speed!
I'm a 100+wpm typist on a regular keyboard... and now trying to adapt to typing things in on my iPhone, which is frustrating and slow. What resources out there are good for learning how to type quickly in both portrait and landscape? [more inside]
Even in the darkest night, you can find a little sunshine.
Can anyone identify this song for a friend of mine? Thanks in advance.
posted by krisjohn at 3:55 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by krisjohn at 3:55 AM PST - 8 comments
US domestic travel with cdn driver's license?
I know someone posted something similar about an expired passport, but I want to know if I can travel domestically within the US using only my Canadian driver's license. (I am here on an H-1B visa) Extended version: [more inside]
Recommendations for an Android shares app
Can anyone recommend an Android app that displays a stock portfolio rather than just some share prices? [more inside]
Looking for whole grain bread recipes and tips
Looking for whole grain bread recipes and tips to help me transition from all-white bread. [more inside]
posted by primer_dimer at 1:19 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by primer_dimer at 1:19 AM PST - 24 comments
Workstation for two large LCDs with shelves above
Vancouver computer workstation shopping: We need a desk about six feet wide with one large flat desk area to hold 25.5" 16:9 LCD displays, a laptop, mouse, and two shelves above. Cannot afford Anthro, Steelcase, HON or other expensive office furniture. [more inside]
Need idea for minimalist poster for "Harold & Maude"
Help me get an idea for a "minimalist" poster for Harold & Maude [more inside]
posted by Alaska Jack at 12:00 AM PST - 29 comments
posted by Alaska Jack at 12:00 AM PST - 29 comments
January 13
Looking for a decent image uploading program with shell integration for Windows 7
Where can I find a regularly updated, small footprint, and reliable image uploading program with shell integration for Windows 7? [more inside]
What can replace Lyriana?
Where can I find a sexual enhancement gel containing visnadin? Lyriana no longer sells this product. [more inside]
Want to make my own fruit teas
I would like to purchase dried fruit bits so that I can make my own fruit teas. I already have plain white/green tea, so I just need the fruit bits. Can anyone recommend a good site that sells just the fruit bits, as opposed to pre-mixed fruit teas?
Moving a truckload of eBooks
I have a Kindle 3 (WiFi and 3G model) that's been replaced. The replacement Kindle has all of my Amazon books shown in the "Archived Items" section. How can I get all of these transferred to my new device without downloading them one at a time? The kicker: I have over a hundred free Kindle books that are apparently encrypted, so just copying from the old Kindle to the new Kindle returns an error when I try to read them.
posted by fireoyster at 9:50 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by fireoyster at 9:50 PM PST - 3 comments
I can't wait to get on the road again...
Year on the road...help me plan a working year across the globe! [more inside]
posted by allymusiqua at 9:16 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by allymusiqua at 9:16 PM PST - 19 comments
Do academic journals always return manuscript submissions with requests for edits?
Academics: Do submissions to journals always result in the manuscript being returned for editing prior to publication? [more inside]
For the sake of something to carry.
Help me identify the author of this poem. [more inside]
iTunes radio station recs?
What are the best iTunes radio stations? Specific genre preferences inside. [more inside]
Sharing playlists in the cloud?
So what's the best way to share mixes these days? [more inside]
Message to potential advertisers that appeared in Computer Shopper magazine in the mid 1980s?
Does anyone remember the message to potential advertisers that appeared in Computer Shopper magazine in the mid 1980s? [more inside]
NYC or just NY?
Which is the correct address: "New York, NY" or "New York City, NY"? Does it even matter?
And, does this address only apply when you are sending something to Manhattan or can it apply to any of the 5 Boroughs? [more inside]
posted by dayspteh at 7:58 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by dayspteh at 7:58 PM PST - 17 comments
How can I keep my cool with an angry co-worker?
How can I keep my cool during a confrontation with a co-worker who is angry? [more inside]
posted by JoannaC at 7:41 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by JoannaC at 7:41 PM PST - 23 comments
Ipood
I bought an Ipod Nano off a friend (4th gen). He was running the latest version of Itunes. I have A G5 Mac with OSX Version 10.4.11. The newest version of Itunes Apple will allow me to download is Itunes 8.2.1. My computer can't access the Ipod at all. help me? [more inside]
posted by kristymcj at 7:31 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by kristymcj at 7:31 PM PST - 5 comments
What can I do about a situation my negligent recommender placed me in?
I am applying to graduate school, and have been gently nudging a former colleague for their letter of recommendation that they agreed to write on my behalf. For the past month and half I have routinely followed up, politely, and empathized with his circumstances as to why he could not get to writing it. He told me repeatedly it would be written. Now my application is incomplete and it is due tomorrow. [more inside]
Bartering on craigslist: Need advice!
What items are best for bartering? Should I only use craigslist for bartering? [more inside]
seeking a home for eight zillion CDs.
Looking to donate a large amount of CDs. Prefer to keep them together. Difficulty: would like to part with them in one week. Boston area but am willing to look further afield. [more inside]
Please give me perspective on my marriage
Please help give me some perspective on my marriage and our situation. Long, as can be expected. [more inside]
"Well! That's...odd."
Romantic-bespoke-jewellery Filter: How do I put a key on a necklace? [more inside]
Help me pick out medical alert jewelry!
What do I need to include in a medical alert bracelet/necklace/etc., and is there a best brand? I know there are some that have built-in communications systems and additional information available, but I am not clear what is a necessity for me. More info inside. [more inside]
Where else can I find this beat?
There's a beat used in the Beatles' "Please Please Me," that's used over and over in pop music. It's in, "Dog Days are Over," "That Thing You Do," and Del Shannon's, "Runaway." Does anyone know more songs where this is used?
posted by itsjustcarlo at 6:08 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by itsjustcarlo at 6:08 PM PST - 13 comments
Help me find the shirt and pants
I just bought this Versace jacket.
I would also like to get the shirt and pants pictured, but my google-fu is failing me. (Nordstrom carried the shirt, but it's sold out.)
Can you help find them?
Schwinn 734s Strength System: Instructions, Selling
Where can I find an official manual for a Schwinn 734s Strength System? Googling brings up some crapware sites, the Schwinn site has nothing about it, it was bought many years ago and I can't seem to find it a manual. [more inside]
posted by artlung at 5:41 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by artlung at 5:41 PM PST - 4 comments
Dynamic DNS
Senses working overtime.
Help me see with glasses! [more inside]
Respect my AskMah!
All day long I entertain grievances and herd cats. I would like a freestanding, attractive but affordable gadget, not requiring use of the PC, on which I could place as a sound recording "Respect my authoritah!" Ideally activated by pressing a large button. Could not find suitable device online. Ideas?
Finding A House Assessor?
How do I find somebody to do a drive-by assessment of my house in Ontario, Canada? [more inside]
Setting up an iPod touch for 65 year old mother. Need tips and app/podcast suggestions!
iPod Touch for mother-in-law. We've just decided to give my partner's mother an iPod Touch, and need your suggestions for apps and podcasts. She is a 65 year old woman, travels often, takes care of her grandson sometimes, and is new to all iPod technology. We also need your tips on how to set it up from afar tonight, and help her with the inevitable questions down the road. [more inside]
posted by barnone at 4:23 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by barnone at 4:23 PM PST - 16 comments
What's a good book on practical self-hypnosis?
What's a good book on practical self-hypnosis for anxiety? [more inside]
Help me add and multiply random variables
I need some stats help choosing distributions and multiplying and adding random variables. I'm rusty and short on time. [more inside]
Take your vitamins, but when?
When should I be taking my multi-vitamin? When I wake up, before I sleep or some time in between? [more inside]
posted by any portmanteau in a storm at 3:16 PM PST - 28 comments
posted by any portmanteau in a storm at 3:16 PM PST - 28 comments
How do you satisfy financial travel visa requirements when you're a poor college student?
UK Travel VisaFilter: There is a possibility that I might leave the US and attempt to get a post-graduate degree at the University of Edinburgh.... [more inside]
posted by donquixote at 3:07 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by donquixote at 3:07 PM PST - 8 comments
How do I search comments in hundreds of Word Documents?
How do I search comments in hundreds of Word Documents? [more inside]
Please help me find a story about a MUD with a wandering pack of Barneys.
Please help me find a story about a MUD with a wandering pack of Barneys. [more inside]
posted by the_W at 2:59 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by the_W at 2:59 PM PST - 7 comments
Can my friend finish college?
Is it at all possible for my friend to finish college? [more inside]
Yeah, Yeah, I already thought of Straight Outta Compton
I am Looking for rap songs that are about or reference specific neighborhoods in Los Angeles. Help?
I was erroneously overpaid by a previous employer and now they want their money back, do I have any recourse?
I was erroneously overpaid by a previous employer and now they want their money back, do I have any recourse? [more inside]
Using infrared cam to diagnose sleep problems
Using infrared cam to diagnose sleep problems [more inside]
Cassettes dubbed from reel-to-reel, backwards. Any ideas on how to recover?
I have some old cassette tapes of African music made by my in-laws who were missionaries the in the 1960s. A friend transferred the reel-to-reel recordings to cassette. Backwards. My in-laws didn't play the tapes until much later, and the original reels were overwritten by then. Any ideas on the easiest way to restore the music?
posted by JParker at 1:20 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by JParker at 1:20 PM PST - 4 comments
Maybe we can all just agree to use the "@ ______" model...
How do you keep track of when you are quoted or replied to here and on other internet forums? [more inside]
Help me find a great baby sign language book!
I am looking for a great baby sign language book for my sister, to start using with her wee daughter. Suggestions? And bonus question about parenting magazines! [more inside]
posted by sabotagerabbit at 1:15 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by sabotagerabbit at 1:15 PM PST - 12 comments
Father/son overnight trip, driving distance from Louisville. Where?
Midwest travel recommendation: Looking for a fun overnight trip for me and my eight-year-old boy, within a three-hour drive of Louisville. [more inside]
Is there a way to fully customize Gravatar in standalone Wordpress?
Is there any way to customize the Gravatar in a standalone installation of Wordpress, so that my replies have my Gravatar, but other people's replies have either theirs, or a randomly generated one? [more inside]
posted by headspace at 12:34 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by headspace at 12:34 PM PST - 5 comments
Am I off base on this car?
Am I being unreasonable on this used car price? [more inside]
Budgeting for field research — advice, rules of thumb, or important things I might be overlooking?
Budgeting for field research — advice, rules of thumb, or important things I might be overlooking? [more inside]
What would be the most suitable way of explaining long gaps on resume, in employment history due to health reasons.
Need urgent help with resume making, given less than optimal circumstances, namely a history of illness and accompanying lack of employment for an extended period of time. [more inside]
Pass/Fail - Credit Hour Conundrum
FedJobs - Will classes taken Pass/Fail count towards credit hour requirements? [more inside]
Why is my motorcycle engine RPM rising when I apply the clutch?
I have a 1982 kz750 LTD (inline 4) with stock parts. For about the last three months, the engine RPM has increased 1-2k when i apply the clutch. Additionally, over the course of about an hour, the idle RPM will increase to around 3.5k. [more inside]
posted by casconed at 11:20 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by casconed at 11:20 AM PST - 9 comments
Simple, easy, elegant finger foods…on the cheap?
Browsing through recipe threads has my brain spinning, so I'm going to ask for direct help. I need to provide food for an opening reception for a photography show. We're expecting about 50 people. Instead of dips and spreads or cheeses, I've been asked to make things people can easily pick up and eat – but still looks nicer than dumping a can of nuts into a dish. Any suggestions for easy finger foods, ideally that could be made a little bid ahead of time, and that wouldn't be too cost prohibitive?
posted by korej at 10:37 AM PST - 44 comments
posted by korej at 10:37 AM PST - 44 comments
Why can't everything be easy?
For my mother: a totally unexciting Windows tech question! Mysterious error code, and PC won't boot fully after updating antivirus software. [more inside]
How do I save paper when printing photos on a poster printer?
How do I efficiently print many 8x10 photo prints on a 24" poster printer? [more inside]
Could over-the-counter stimulants be the answer to my SSRI-induced anorgasmia?
Heterosexual female, 40, and anorgasmic due to Prozac. Has anyone had luck alleviating this problem with over-the-counter female stimulants? [more inside]
Recommend space-station-based books and shows?
Science fiction books and shows about what goes on inside space stations or ships? [more inside]
posted by bookdragoness at 10:02 AM PST - 39 comments
posted by bookdragoness at 10:02 AM PST - 39 comments
Bible Verse Recommendations Sought
A woman I know, who is a devout Christian, was recently diagnosed with cancer. Can you recommend an appropriate bible verse for the letter I'm sending her telling her I'm thinking of her? (Note, I'm pretty much a non-believer.)
posted by anastasiav at 9:45 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by anastasiav at 9:45 AM PST - 22 comments
50% off anything? Well I guess I need to spend some money.
I got a significant coupon for a well known adult products website. Will you help me choose some products? Most definitely NSFW. [more inside]
Can I ask for grad school recommendation letters through email?
How do I ask for letters of recommendation for grad school when I can't meet with the professors in person? [more inside]
Help me get Amazon to play along
Amazon --my sister self-published a book. She has an interest in selling it on amazon. Neither of us is interested in the pro-level of $40/month. Is there an option I'm overlooking? Alternatively can we do the $40 one month, get the book in and then drop back to the 99c/sale level?
My husband's posture is the worst!
My husband has HORRIBLE posture. How can I help him change this without being a total nag and / or sounding like his mother? [more inside]
posted by onceisnotenough at 9:07 AM PST - 35 comments
posted by onceisnotenough at 9:07 AM PST - 35 comments
Palin-Free in 2011
I want to remove Sarah Palin from my internet. How can I do this? [more inside]
posted by something something at 9:05 AM PST - 30 comments
posted by something something at 9:05 AM PST - 30 comments
Who were the grass-haters?
Art History Anecdotes 101: a painter or group of painters (Impressionists?) sitting in a restaurant or cafe, demand that the curtains be closed because the grass outside was entirely the wrong hue of green. Who was it? [more inside]
posted by zylocomotion at 8:52 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by zylocomotion at 8:52 AM PST - 2 comments
Instructional Design wannabe....
Instructional Designer HTML filter.......
Are there any Instructional Designers/e-learning folks out there that are using HTML daily for their work?
I am a student attending a Bachelor of Science progam in Instructional Design. I have just shy of 2 years before I graduate, but I would like to move into some capacity of working in the field before I graduate. I have some experience in creating websites, but would like to get a feel of some of the daily duties that you have in the field. There's seems to be so many technologes that one needs to know and I just wanted to see how much HTML/CSS knowledge that someone works with in an ID role. I am a desktop support analyst now and have been in IT for 10 years so I have a tech background. I just want to get a feel for how much HTML/CSS I should know or if folks in the field rely on Dreamweaver more, etc.
Thanks.
Help with career?
Tell me about a study that links kindness and affinity.
We know that an abuser's contempt for his victim increases, the more he abuses her, in a vicious feedback loop. Are you aware of any studies suggesting the converse, that when I treat someone with kindness, my affinity increases, in a virtuous circle?
posted by markcmyers at 8:14 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by markcmyers at 8:14 AM PST - 5 comments
Some problems never go away, but we can get better about handling them, right?
How do I convince my close friend to finally see a therapist? [more inside]
posted by Eshkol at 7:57 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by Eshkol at 7:57 AM PST - 19 comments
A Guy Walks Into an Admissions Office...
I'm a recent college graduate looking to go back to school--in an entirely different field. Did you do graduate work in something totally unrelated to your bachelor's? Please advise. [more inside]
Pocono bars?
I'm going to the Pocono Pines area this weekend. This would be my first trip there with a couple of friends and we would like to all go to a bar/club/lounge with a young 20-35yo crowd. Where should we go? We are willing to travel 40 minutes out.
Can DTE keep my information forever?
I called DTE Energy because I want them to get rid of my web account and all the information they have stored regarding me in their system since I am no longer a customer. What are my rights? [more inside]
posted by banished at 7:24 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by banished at 7:24 AM PST - 11 comments
Food and sex
I need to make a (sexy) mess in a hotel room. How do I go about it? (NSFW) [more inside]
Edit a master spreadsheet remotely with a Droid over Bluetooth?
What's the best way to edit a spreadsheet on my PC from across the room, using a Droid over Bluetooth (not WiFi)? [more inside]
My friend's mom died - I want to have pre-made meals delivered to his house TODAY. How?
My friend's mom died - I want to have pre-made meals delivered to his house TODAY. How? [more inside]
posted by jander03 at 6:46 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by jander03 at 6:46 AM PST - 10 comments
Something something about videos killing the radiostar
I would like to read blogs and other internet resources on the appreciation and production of music videos. What are some of your favourites? [more inside]
posted by ultrabuff at 6:35 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by ultrabuff at 6:35 AM PST - 6 comments
Male clothing search in NYC--I realize this would be very simple for a normal human
I have a couple of days in NYC to find some provisions for an upcoming trip. They are simple items, but I'm getting them for my boyfriend, and don't know where to shop for a male. Also, I am somewhat agoraphobic and running around to several stores throughout the city is truthfully agonizing for me. I just want an XXL size simple zip-up black hoodie sweatshirt, some black long-sleeved t-shirts, an army-ish coat, and a fairly cheap sleeping bag. [more inside]
posted by asimplemouse at 6:16 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by asimplemouse at 6:16 AM PST - 13 comments
How do I get into Hong Kong equities?
How do I buy shares of a public company on the Hong Kong stock market? [more inside]
posted by nickrussell at 3:22 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by nickrussell at 3:22 AM PST - 3 comments
Picking the correct probability distribution
Which probability distribution should I use to model examination results? [more inside]
ThinkPad Mystery Parts ID
My ThinkPad was repaired, and I got some mystery parts back along with it. Picture inside! [more inside]
posted by themel at 1:05 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by themel at 1:05 AM PST - 2 comments
Help me identify these cars!
What are the makes/models/years of the cars in this photo? [more inside]
posted by TheRoach at 12:51 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by TheRoach at 12:51 AM PST - 13 comments
Why is my husband zoning out all the time?
Why does my husband zone out/get confused/lose his train of thought throughout the day? This has been happening for over a year. He spoke to his GP, and was told to drink more water, get more sleep, and take breaks between computer screen time, but none of these things seem to help. [more inside]
posted by catch as catch can at 12:48 AM PST - 40 comments
posted by catch as catch can at 12:48 AM PST - 40 comments
Pre-moon size of the earth
What was the size of the earth, proportionally to it today, before whatever hit it to create the moon?
posted by Sparx at 12:41 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by Sparx at 12:41 AM PST - 12 comments
Correct strategy to deal with unexpected Expedia itinerary change
We booked a return international trip from city A to city C on Expedia (.au site). A subsequent email informed us it was ticketed as two separate tickets (due to incompatible airlines): city A -> city B, city B -> city C. Later, the B->C airline "changed" its flights by many hours, making the itinerary impossible to complete (by creating impossible connections). Expedia offers to arrange a refund only of the B->C connection. What can we do? [more inside]
posted by hAndrew at 12:06 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by hAndrew at 12:06 AM PST - 22 comments
January 12
Lax scholarship help?
Are there any sources of funding that I might try for last-minute lacrosse scholarships? [more inside]
Help me be less self-absorbed and narcissistic
How can I learn to be more aware of my narcissistic and/or self-absorbed behaviors, and to deal with them better? [more inside]
posted by adahn at 11:34 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by adahn at 11:34 PM PST - 12 comments
Can I buy a bed that's more comfortable than my floor?
What type of bed is as solid and comfortable as a mattress on the floor? [more inside]
So fresh 'n' so clean clean...NOT
Possible Slumlord...Do I have a right to withhold partial rent from my landlord since my apartment building has been without proper hot water for the last month? [more inside]
posted by zombiehoohaa at 11:10 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by zombiehoohaa at 11:10 PM PST - 8 comments
What exactly is a drape anyways?
Help me dress for this party! [more inside]
How to get a video off a major news site?
Is there a way to get a video off of a news website like CNN.com? [more inside]
What is the USPTO number for MICROSOFT SURFACE ?
Second-generation MICROSOFT SURFACE features LCD screens which also contain integrated infrared sensors. OSLCD, "Optical-Sensor LCD", or "Pixel-Sense", apparently developed some time ago by Samsung. Can someone help me find the US Patent for these LCD screens? [more inside]
Birthday party ideas in Portland, OR.
My birthday is at the beginning of February and I am looking for some fun ideas for a party for 15-20 people. [more inside]
Big Cookie
Google likes to sign you into their search service once you sign into Youtube. It used to not be like this. I prefer to be logged into Youtube but not Google search/images/maps/docs/etc.. Is there any way to do this?
Do you know home-based jobs that pay 50K?
Are there any home-based jobs that pay 30K to 50K per year? Not businesses. Jobs. With steady pay, benefits etc.
[Life Path/Career Advice Filter]: How can someone a person with diagnosed depression work in the field of social justice?
[Life Path/Career Advice Filter]: How can someone a person with diagnosed depression work in the field of human rights and social justice? [more inside]
A bad work reference for a temp application...
What to do about references for temp applications [more inside]
What constitutes reasonable "proof of payment" for reimbursement from a 501c3?
What exactly constitutes "proof of payment" for the purposes of 501c3 accounting standards? Are my accounting demons tormenting me for their own sick pleasure, or because they actually have to? [more inside]
posted by col_pogo at 8:11 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by col_pogo at 8:11 PM PST - 8 comments
What are the best follow-up techniques to use when you lose a creative pitch or proposal?
What are the best follow-up techniques to use when you lose a creative pitch or proposal? [more inside]
Nudes on the Wall? Issue or not?
Would Tasteful Nude Photo/Canvasses In a Bedroom Freak You Out? [more inside]
posted by goalyeehah at 7:30 PM PST - 68 comments
posted by goalyeehah at 7:30 PM PST - 68 comments
Gimme a brake (for my emotions)
How can I instantly calm myself down when I have to deal with a situation without walking away? I need a way to defuse quickly. [more inside]
posted by Fuego at 7:20 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by Fuego at 7:20 PM PST - 17 comments
Give me your curvy, your short...
What are some style or fashion blogs featuring women with diverse body types? [more inside]
I'm not turning Japanese, so must sell it.
What is the best way for me to sell (in the United States) an electronic device designed for the Japanese market? [more inside]
posted by BlahLaLa at 7:12 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by BlahLaLa at 7:12 PM PST - 6 comments
Fresno likes to rock the party
In Fresno, CA on business. The boss picked chain Mexican for dinner, so I really need something locally cool to do tonight to make up for it. Any ideas? Oh, our rental is a Lincoln Town Car, so bonus points if it's classy too.
posted by hwyengr at 6:39 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by hwyengr at 6:39 PM PST - 2 comments
How can I overcome these negative feelings about an SO?
How to deal with an SO who is an abuse survivor and always seems to need something? Therapy is the obvious answer, but I'm looking for something else. I may end up in therapy, but I'd rather work my way there after trying a few other things. [more inside]
Step-by-step instructions on exchanging AUD for USD
My brother (worried about the economy due to Australia's floods) wants to buy 40-50k in US Dollars. I know nothing about foreign exchange trading, except that apparently banks rip you off. Can anybody please give us some places to look, and some idea of how much this will cost? I pretty much need step-by-step instructions. [more inside]
How do I teach my left-handed son how to play the guitar?
My son wants to learn guitar; I know how to play, but I'm a righty- he's a lefty. I'm looking for advice on how to proceed. [more inside]
How do toilet seat hinges work?
If I unscrew my toilet seat hinges, will I be able to screw them back on? [more inside]
posted by roofus at 5:54 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by roofus at 5:54 PM PST - 9 comments
Is my package lost at sea?
I ordered something from an Etsy seller located in London on November 15th, and I still haven't received it. Seller claims she shipped it in November and blames the crazy snow in London on the delay. So, my brothers and sisters on the other side of the pond, is it true? Have you had the blizzard of the century, or what? [more inside]
posted by two lights above the sea at 5:34 PM PST - 40 comments
posted by two lights above the sea at 5:34 PM PST - 40 comments
Have I found a way to make reading a vice?
I used to think that reading was noble in and of itself. Now I realize that I use it as an escape. I use it to avoid doing other things. Important things. It's like a vice, but it's READING! How can that be bad? [more inside]
posted by peripatetic007 at 5:34 PM PST - 31 comments
posted by peripatetic007 at 5:34 PM PST - 31 comments
We fought the law and the law... won't do anything.
Help! We know who broke into our house and stole our computers (we intercepted a laptop), but the detective is either totally incompetent or totally disinterested in helping us. What do we do? [more inside]
posted by bradly at 5:30 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by bradly at 5:30 PM PST - 16 comments
Philly for the holiday weekend
My girlfriend and I are in Philly Sunday/Monday. What shouldn't we miss? [more inside]
posted by anthropoid at 5:28 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by anthropoid at 5:28 PM PST - 25 comments
Dress As a Fictional Character: But Who?
Costume Filter: I'm co-hosting a party with a theme of "Dress As A Fictional Character." It's my 30th birthday. I need something that's awesome, but not too obscure. [more inside]
posted by gerls at 5:28 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by gerls at 5:28 PM PST - 18 comments
Help me find a replacement (or fix) for my new motion-blurry LCD TV!
A.V. nerds! Help me find the perfect LCD TV, or tell me the one I have can be sufficiently tweaked. Details inside... [more inside]
How do you deal with daytime deliveries?
How do you deal with daytime deliveries? [more inside]
posted by andrewpendleton at 3:42 PM PST - 33 comments
posted by andrewpendleton at 3:42 PM PST - 33 comments
Recent Grad in need of advice with engineering career.
I need advice on where to go next...I just graduated with an Civil Engineering degree. [more inside]
Poop in the beard is not a good look....
Does anyone have a reliable method to stop a dog from eating poop? [more inside]
Minecraft primer?
I don't understand Minecraft. Please explain the whys and hows of it to me so I can decide whether I should get addicted to it.
What do I have to lose?
I need to figure out what I'm going to regret more: getting a masters degree, or forgoing grad school in favor of getting to know myself a little better. [more inside]
posted by iLoveTheRain at 3:04 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by iLoveTheRain at 3:04 PM PST - 27 comments
What font is this?
I was wondering if anyone could identify the font used for the "reprise" records vintage logo I have this album and I've tried using tools like "what the font" etc. but I just can't seem to find one that matches exactly. Any suggestions on something similar?
posted by twoforty5am at 2:34 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by twoforty5am at 2:34 PM PST - 3 comments
How to find a doctor? (Chicago recommendations accepted!)
I am looking for a general-care doctor, a gynecologist, and possibly a psychologist/psychiatrist in Chicago. Do you have any recommendations? Is there a website for this? A secret doctor directory? How does one go about finding good healthcare? [more inside]
(How) Should he talk to his boss about ADD?
Help me help my husband see the pros and cons (but especially the pros) of telling his employer about his ADD. [more inside]
posted by pajamazon at 2:23 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by pajamazon at 2:23 PM PST - 22 comments
Help becoming a Japanese->English translator
I would like to become a Japanese-> English translator. What do I need to do? Which certifications really matter? And how can I find work quickly so I can start building a portfolio? [more inside]
I am totally casting Magic Missile! RPG help!
Help me satisfy my new found enjoyment of tabletop RPGs! [more inside]
posted by utsutsu at 1:25 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by utsutsu at 1:25 PM PST - 15 comments
Good Boy Gone Bad!
I have a 2 year 2 month old standard poodle, obviously the best. dog. ever. Although, recently, not so much. Terrible twos? What to do?! [more inside]
posted by thinkpiece at 1:22 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by thinkpiece at 1:22 PM PST - 23 comments
Any rental shops other than 3rd Ward?
Is there a metal shop that I could theoretically rent out for a day in NYC? (Not 3rd Ward) [more inside]
What is it like to be volunteer firefighter?
What's it like to be a volunteer firefighter? [more inside]
posted by AgentRocket at 1:09 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by AgentRocket at 1:09 PM PST - 13 comments
Excel question
I have an excel sheet with the past ten years' worth of donors for a PAC. Currently Column A is a donor and Column B is a donation. Some of these donors have donated multiple times, so their names come up several times on column A. I want to set up the spreadsheet to automatically look for matching names, and then add up the amounts in column B and give me a total in column C. How to do please.
posted by nushustu at 1:03 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by nushustu at 1:03 PM PST - 8 comments
How should I respond to my ex?
How should I respond to my ex's request for a domain name I purchased when we were together? [more inside]
What do I do with exactly one Meyer lemon?
I have exactly one Meyer lemon that's just starting to get ready to eat. What should I do with it?
I'm the kind of person who will slice a lemon, salt the slices, and eat it all at one sitting (nom). Should I do that with this lemon, too?
posted by Addlepated at 12:43 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by Addlepated at 12:43 PM PST - 27 comments
'Hello IT, have you tried turning it off and on again?'
How can I make it clear to users what pieces of a database I've changed so that they don't assume everything going forward that is wrong with it is because I've 'done something'? [more inside]
Give me your best essays on secrecy and privacy.
What are some very well written, brief, persuasive articles (not very short-form journalism) on questions of secrecy and privacy? [more inside]
posted by LucretiusJones at 12:14 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by LucretiusJones at 12:14 PM PST - 3 comments
Catholic Class?
My wife's parents are Catholic and they want us to baptise our daughter. Fine, whatever. But now my wife and I have to go to some kind of class. [more inside]
posted by phelixshu at 12:11 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by phelixshu at 12:11 PM PST - 19 comments
Lawyering up
Okay, so I think I need to talk to a lawyer. Never done this before. How do I find a reputable lawyer to talk to? [more inside]
Stories of Vagina Dentata with and agenda?
I'm looking for myths, stories, or actual histories of female seductresses who sexually lure men (or women) to them for malevolent purposes. [more inside]
Cheap, Quality Melodica
What quality, relatively cheap melodica should I buy? [more inside]
How do you make that melty, Lovecraftian font?
How do you make that melty, Lovecraftian font? I've seen it in several threads on the Blue, but for the life of me can't find one now (searched Lovecraft, searched font...man that was a long search.) [more inside]
posted by digitalprimate at 11:41 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by digitalprimate at 11:41 AM PST - 3 comments
Where To Live In Brussels?
Which areas in and around Brussels (in Belgium) would you recommend to live for a couple thinking of moving there for a year or so?
Plug it!
I have a Droid Incredible and the only minijack it likes appears to like are attached to my iPod headphones (not headset). Does anyone know of a minijack-minijack or minijack-RCA cable that would make it happy? [more inside]
Guides/Tips for a Cuba trip
How can I best find guide(s) and accommodation on a first trip to Cuba? Are there any other things I should be aware of? (I am not a spanish speaker) [more inside]
please explain this photo of a fat asian baby in a bee costume to me!
what does the text in this image of a fat asian baby in a bee costume with a bucket say? bonus question: where is the image from?
posted by lia at 11:15 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by lia at 11:15 AM PST - 11 comments
What was the name of this weird anime cartoon I saw?
What was the name of this weird hentai/anime cartoon I saw? [more inside]
May I bring my personal schema to therapy?
AskMe has finally convinced me to seek therapy. I'm scared, so I've typed up an outline. For the sake of not vastly exceeding my allotted time I can condense it to a short statement. Is it completely inappropriate to show up with three pages of numbered and bulleted woes? [more inside]
He was married, wife wants info, do I share?
I got a letter from the wife of a man I met once off of craigslist back in oct It says that he's married and she found my name and address among others and asks me to email or call her. What should I do? [more inside]
Upside down inside out
Handstand help? [more inside]
There is also El Capitan and Sir Galahad
Is there some kind of zoning ordiance in Seattle that all apartment buildings with above a certain number of units must have a name? [more inside]
Infinite Economics
Do the economics in Nick Spencer and Christian Ward's Infinite Vacation make sense? Are supply and demand meaningless concepts when an infinite multiverse is brought into the picture? [more inside]
Please help identify another childhood TV memory from U.K. late 70s / early 80s. Horror/drama elements.
Weird alien living-desk-lamp or exotic flower in some suburban British home. Another super-vague childhood TV memory question. U.K. late 70s/early 80s. [more inside]
What are these...stamps?
These look like ceramic ghost ink stamps. Are they? Where can I get them online? [more inside]
posted by cashman at 10:25 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by cashman at 10:25 AM PST - 8 comments
that's so 7.5 years ago
What was so darned special about 2002-2003? [more inside]
posted by philip-random at 9:56 AM PST - 95 comments
posted by philip-random at 9:56 AM PST - 95 comments
What's happening in this Gmail "Tea House" theme easter egg?
What's happening in this Gmail "Tea House" theme easter egg? [more inside]
posted by miskatonic at 9:55 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by miskatonic at 9:55 AM PST - 10 comments
Forgotten book title
Forgotten title of old book. [more inside]
my office is alive with the sound of chewing
Why am I completely unable to stand the sound of someone chewing gum? [more inside]
posted by Dr Dracator at 9:47 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by Dr Dracator at 9:47 AM PST - 26 comments
What do I need to set up a little photography studio at home?
I'd really like to be able to set up a corner in my basement to use as a little photography studio. Can you give me some advice as to what's needed? [more inside]
Take things slow? How do people do that?
Question about getting back together with an ex, and how to take things slow [more inside]
posted by mesha steele at 9:23 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by mesha steele at 9:23 AM PST - 26 comments
Layered dinners = happy rectangles!
Seeking dinner recipes that involve layering components! [more inside]
I WANT MY MAGIC CINNAMON BUN RECIPE!
Help me recreate a cinnamon bun recipe from my childhood! [more inside]
posted by gwenlister at 8:48 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by gwenlister at 8:48 AM PST - 11 comments
What to do / see during a business trip to Nizhny Novgorod (and briefly Moscow)?
What to do / see during a business trip to Nizhny Novgorod (and briefly Moscow)? [more inside]
Relationships are hard.
Help me to voice my desire to break up with my boyfriend. (mostly-SFW details) [more inside]
I suspect my thermostat is a dirty, no-good, cheatin' liar (who may have shot my Pa)
My house is cold, and I suspect something's wrong with the thermostat. But I know next to nothing about how home HVAC systems work. Other weird stuff inside... [more inside]
posted by ChrisLSU at 8:42 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by ChrisLSU at 8:42 AM PST - 21 comments
Image annotation software
What's the online (free or low cost) tool that will enable many (20-30 online users) to make annotations and comments on a image (a map in this case)? [more inside]
Help this old NU*DIST find the Mac-based program of my dreams..
Looking for the Mac version of qualitative data analysis software such as Atlas TI, Nvivo, and so on. Anything out there? [more inside]
posted by jeanmari at 8:32 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by jeanmari at 8:32 AM PST - 3 comments
Well, they finally did it. They killed my ****ing car (Droid).
Help! My beloved Droid's screen is blank after a fall, and I need last-ditch repair / replacement ideas. [more inside]
posted by Tehhund at 8:18 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by Tehhund at 8:18 AM PST - 3 comments
How do I start the mtf transgender care process?
For my entire life I have known I was transgender (mtf). I am only now finally ready to do something about it. How? [more inside]
Bringing Kinky Back
Why did the "kinky" icon disappear on my OKcupid profile? How can I get it back? [more inside]
What kind of bike do I need?
Amy I jeopardizing my mental health treatment by missing my prozac sometimes?
How big a problem is forgetting to take my antidepressant every few days? [more inside]
Webapp for collaborating with large files
Asking for a friend... need a webapp for collaborating on large binary files. Any suggestions? [more inside]
How can I find a replacement plastic lens for this toy twin reflex camera?
How/where can I find or fabricate a replacement plastic lens for this toy twin reflex camera? [more inside]
Creative space for 2 day workshop
Design Space for hire, 2 days, 3 people, Central London? [more inside]
Be a good boy and go to sleep...no, really...back to bed...AAAHHH!
In search of hacks/tricks/secrets and/or simple ways that you have successfully trained your two year old to go to sleep on their own. [more inside]
Romance drives people crazy but I'm kind of in the mood for it.
Have you ever gone through a long period where you wanted to be dating but couldn't? Looking for tips on how to re-frame being single. [more inside]
Small Business In-Person Credit Card Processing
We are opening a brick and mortar retail store in two weeks and need to nail down credit card processing. Where can I find honest recommendations and reviews of services? [more inside]
Adding contacts to LinkedIn and changing jobs
Has there ever been any research done on whether there is any correlation between spurts of adding contacts to LinkedIn or LinkedIn activity and someone changing job? [more inside]
posted by MuffinMan at 5:39 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by MuffinMan at 5:39 AM PST - 2 comments
Keeping it short and sweet.
In these uncertain times, which short-term mutual bond funds offer the best bang for the buck? [more inside]
Poetry inquiry
Can't remember a poem about drowning, and I think it has a mention of a "piston". Can anyone help? [more inside]
I can learn exactly one set of facts - what should it be?
I have an opportunity to learn one set of facts (or other data) by heart. What should it be? [more inside]
No I don't have a copy of Virgin Killer
What's the best program to use to quickly and automatically add album art to my mp3 collection? [more inside]
how does one work through emotions?
What does it mean to "work through one's emotions"? [more inside]
posted by SymphonyNumberNine at 3:06 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by SymphonyNumberNine at 3:06 AM PST - 11 comments
What makes a good casting director?
Arroz con blechhh
How can I salvage my failed rice pudding? [more inside]
posted by jaynewould at 12:56 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by jaynewould at 12:56 AM PST - 12 comments
Mars attacks itself on Earth
In the 70's, a film was made about aliens settling their feuds on Earth. These beings would take human form and then shoot out their differences on neutral ground. There were only two special effects involved; The destruction of their opponent's corpses [ a simple bonfire] and the pre-showdown identification of the same with special sun-glasses [suck on it 'theylive'] . What drew me in as a child [aside from the weirdly bland fires] was the relationship between the alien and the human girlfriend he hid behind. Without throwing in a spoiler, the last shot haunts me to this day.
I ask because I am working on a script that leans on this work and I will be asked where my inspiration comes from. Plus I would like to see it again.
Short story up on a tower
Another short story where people live on a tower... [more inside]
posted by disillusioned at 12:33 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by disillusioned at 12:33 AM PST - 9 comments
How to get Word to stop adding programmed text to each new document?
How do I get Word to stop automatically adding the same bit of text each time I create a new document? [more inside]
January 11
help flushing eye
My girlfriend doused her eye in shampoo, and now she's in agony. How can I help? [more inside]
Best iPad Development Tools?
I have been having a wonderful time making a vaporware iPad app using the templates on Omnigraffle, and want to make it real. Other than the Stanford iPhone class, O'Reilly Books, and Stack Overflow, what are other good resources I need for learning to build an iPad app? [more inside]
posted by rockindata at 11:04 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by rockindata at 11:04 PM PST - 8 comments
My Friend's Lost Story
Please help me help my friend find the source of a story she remembers. I don't know why, but she really, really wants to find it, so I'm hoping the hive mind can help. (story after the jump) [more inside]
posted by kestralwing at 10:45 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by kestralwing at 10:45 PM PST - 6 comments
Reliable domain hosting comanies in Canada
Domain Hosting (Canadian companies only, please). I'm looking for reviews (preferably personal experiences, as the review sites that I've found only skim the surface) of domain hosts, as I'm needing some web space to create a site. I'm good with paying more money for a reliable company over something cheap. [more inside]
posted by Zack_Replica at 10:44 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by Zack_Replica at 10:44 PM PST - 16 comments
Help me find this documentary on a Journey to the arctic
I am going crazy trying to find this documentary that I watched a couple of months ago. I don't remember the channel, but it is primarily about a man who drives a car (or 4WD of some sort) to an extremely cold place (Canadian north, Norway types). Details are after the jump. [more inside]
posted by theobserver at 9:44 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by theobserver at 9:44 PM PST - 3 comments
Vasectomy Complications?
Vasectomy freak-out! Someone talk me down from this!
Ok, so we've had enough kids and I've decided to pit the cherries. I am freaking out about the possibility of chronic pain. I know the statistical likelihood and my doctor is saying his rate is quite low, but I need to know: is it a real thing? Does anyone have it? How bad is it? Does open-ended really make it better?
Advice on temporarily subletting my aparment?
I live kinda close to where a certain big event associated with the Roman numerals XLV is taking place in early February (i.e. just under a month from now). I’m considering renting out my living room to someone coming to watch this event. What should I keep in mind that I’m not thinking of? [more inside]
posted by AMSBoethius at 9:30 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by AMSBoethius at 9:30 PM PST - 8 comments
How do I prepare t move abroad?
A follow up to this: How do prepare myself to live in the developing world for extended period? [more inside]
Tips for starting a photography business?
Tips for starting a photography business? [more inside]
posted by no bueno at 9:20 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by no bueno at 9:20 PM PST - 22 comments
FLAC to MP3/AAC on the Mac?
How to recreate male pattern baldness for a costume?
Any tips on how to recreate male battern baldness/thinning hair for a costume party? [more inside]
Tea nerds: question about heating water for tea
I'm just getting started drinking actual good loose tea. At the fancy-shmancy tea store they looked at me like I had two heads when I suggested microwaving the water to heat it for tea.
The scoffed and said that microwaving "flattens the water molecules."
This is crap, right? Heating is heating, no?
Make Me Laugh
I love tv shows like Arrested Development and Community. What other comedy tv shows can you recommend for me? [more inside]
Looking for Lesbian/Bisexual Fiction
BookFilter: I am looking for well written fiction/novels where the main character is a woman in a relationship with another woman. Whether they are lesbian or bisexual doesn't matter. [more inside]
Advice on my plate of beans...
Is there any reason to soak beans before cooking them in a slow cooker? [more inside]
posted by furiousxgeorge at 7:05 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by furiousxgeorge at 7:05 PM PST - 19 comments
Is full-fruit juice fattening?
Riddle me this... Fruit: Healthy and delicious! Fruit juice: Fattening and delicious! But what if I have a kickass blender that liquifies everything and I can put the whole fruit in the blender. To me, it becomes juice and therefore is fattening, but I've read that "since it contains the pulp" it no longer is, which seems like BS to me because it no longer has the consistency of pulp. What's the truth?
I keep kicking over my coffee cups.
Where can I buy a factory cart coffee table in Australia? [more inside]
Help me appreciate blank verse by being able to compare the "skills" of different poets.
Help me appreciate poetry (I suppose specifically blank verse by the examples below of what I've read) by teaching me to understand the merits of the poet's constructions! I enjoy literature because of their content, and not so much the aesthetics or specific construction of sentences, words, meter, rhyme, and so forth. For the most part, this has been fine for me because conventionally at least when one comes across poetry, its not in the manner of an epic tale and so I don't feel like I'm missing out on too much. [more inside]
posted by SollosQ at 6:15 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by SollosQ at 6:15 PM PST - 16 comments
A non-chef attempts to make delicious frozen meals.
Help me generate ideas for delicious meals that are designed to be frozen. Specifics inside. [more inside]
posted by WaspEnterprises at 5:55 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by WaspEnterprises at 5:55 PM PST - 17 comments
Looking for a nice place to run in SW Houston
Longer bicycle / walking trails near Sugar Land / southwest Houston? [more inside]
posted by letitrain at 5:50 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by letitrain at 5:50 PM PST - 10 comments
I need ideas for dog-resistant throw blankets.
Can you please recommend to me a resistant and attractive blanket I can throw on furniture so my dog can sit with me? [more inside]
posted by msali at 5:44 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by msali at 5:44 PM PST - 15 comments
Trapped in airplane, please send neck pillow.
Why would iMac suddenly power down
What could be causing my iMac to suddenly switch off -- not shut down, but rather switch off as if the power had been cut? [more inside]
Connecting with extended family you barely know
How do I connect with extended family members from whom my immediate family has been estranged? My immediate family has always been on acrimonious terms with my extended family on my dad's side. Now that I'm older I would like to get to know them better but I don't know how to go about doing this. [more inside]
1960s Chuck Taylors... To wear or not?
Found some original 1960s Chuck Taylors for $4.00 at the thrift store in excellent condition. I've seen them listed on ebay for $100-$250. Should I wear them or allow them to appreciate in value? They are awesome shoes but if these could potentially be worth some dough, I guess I could forgo wearing them. [more inside]
posted by lowdirt at 5:25 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by lowdirt at 5:25 PM PST - 14 comments
Art Class Modeling - NYC Specific
How to be an Art-class model: NYC specific (or other part-time student jobs in NYC) [more inside]
posted by CathyG at 5:09 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by CathyG at 5:09 PM PST - 4 comments
TCP-IP-USB-NAS-SQUEEZEBOX-CHEEZBURGER?
Twofer: Are there NAS devices that can double as an external USB drive? Any Squeezebox-compatible NAS recommendations in general? [more inside]
Wanted: Great Literary Soups and Stews
Please point me toward some extraordinary and odd soups & stews from the world of fiction. I would like to make some of them. [more inside]
posted by YamwotIam at 5:01 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by YamwotIam at 5:01 PM PST - 19 comments
Please recommend workout dvds that aren't lame.
Please recommend some good workout dvds - ones that aren't lame. I'm looking for both cardio and strength training. More specifics inside. [more inside]
If machaivalli invited the lads around for an evening, what games would they play?
Machiavelli Filter: I'm looking for games in which I can lie to, betray, manipulate and sow discord among my friends. All in the name of supreme victory fun, of course. [more inside]
Yes, they really want to live in a teepee!
Friends want to live in a teepee. They want advice on how and where to get the very best teepeee ever. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by raisingsand at 3:59 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by raisingsand at 3:59 PM PST - 8 comments
Ghostly miasma and morass: aka basic math proofs
Can someone give me some insight as to how to approach and make sense of mathermatical proofs? [more inside]
posted by Listener at 3:47 PM PST - 30 comments
posted by Listener at 3:47 PM PST - 30 comments
The Wrong Trousers
Please help me find more of these men's trousers (or something better)! Google does not help. [more inside]
Is a NAS box a viable alternative to a Windows Server?
Could/should a tiny NGO abandon the Windows server model (which is probably overkill for our simple needs) and just go with a NAS box for file sharing? [more inside]
Where can we stay in Amsterdam?
Myself, my partner and a two of our friends have booked flights to Amsterdam for a week's break away and we need to find somewhere to stay. Ideally, we were thinking about an apartment so we can actually live there for a week rather than just stay; hotels and hostels are all well and good but it would be great to be able to cook and have a space to relax. [more inside]
posted by jhighmore at 3:23 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by jhighmore at 3:23 PM PST - 16 comments
Building electromagnet
I'm looking to build an electromagnet for a magneto-optical system I'm constructing. I'd like to generate a field of ~5,000 Oe and I don't think a simple Helmholtz Coil or solenoid will cut it. Where can I read more about different types of electromagnets and how to build them?
How to automate a reverse DOI lookup
I have a database containing more than 2000 scientific literature references with titles, authors, journal, publication year etc. I would like to add Digital Object Identifiers (DOI). So far, I've done it by looking up the articles in Google (or in the publishers' sites) but it's obviously too time-consuming (and some references don't have DOIs). How can I automate the process? [more inside]
Burning down the blog
What plugin or method will allow me to get Feedburner up and running on a self-hosted Wordpress blog? [more inside]
How do I report Bonferonni corrected pairwise comparisons in APA style?
What statistics do I report for Bonferonni corrected post hoc tests? [more inside]
What medications should I take with me to the South Pacific?
I'm going to the South Pacific to do research for six months (American Samoa, Fiji and Tokelau). I'm getting the standard vaccinations and will take a supply of my normal prescriptions. In addition, I plan to take a supply of broad spectrum antibiotics. What else should I ask my doctor for? What other medications should I take with me?
posted by Alice Russel-Wallace at 2:35 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by Alice Russel-Wallace at 2:35 PM PST - 15 comments
Prove I'm really good at stuff they don't do?
A company (Jane Street) has asked for a code sample. Please help me decide between two candidates: a recent one which I like and shows me off well but probably has very little to do with what Jane Street does, and a much older one that seems more relevant but shows me in an unfamiliar language quite a while ago. [more inside]
posted by d. z. wang at 2:13 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by d. z. wang at 2:13 PM PST - 10 comments
Song ID: "Carlos" trailer
Song ID filter: What plays at 1:04 and again at the very end in this trailer for Carlos?
posted by Cucurbit at 2:11 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Cucurbit at 2:11 PM PST - 5 comments
Why are these cell plans sold this way?
Can you explain Australian prepaid phone service to me? Why do you get more credit than the dollars you paid? [more inside]
Do I need to clear UK Customs?
I'm flying from Canada to Germany through Heathrow. Will I need to clear customs at Heathrow, or do I just transfer flights? [more inside]
posted by vansly at 2:10 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by vansly at 2:10 PM PST - 5 comments
A House in the Middle of Midtown Manhattan?
I've scoured the internet looking for information on this photograph, but no luck thus far. Any ideas? [more inside]
posted by koolgiy at 1:45 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by koolgiy at 1:45 PM PST - 19 comments
Is there a cheap and easy fix for our Honda door lock?
Hi there, the lock on the driver-side door of my Honda Fit seems to be malfunctioning. Is there a cheap and easy way to fix it? [more inside]
How do I find a company to make a website?
How do I find a company to make a website? [more inside]
Help make my wife's birthday in Paris awesome?
Help make my wife's 30th birthday in Paris awesome? [more inside]
posted by qnarf at 1:08 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by qnarf at 1:08 PM PST - 19 comments
Going to Australia BRB
I'm traveling with friends to Australia in March, and this will be the first time I've left North America! I'm covered on basic travel requirements (passport, ETA, etc), but what else should I bring with me? What should I know (about traveling, about Australia... anything!)? [more inside]
DIY garage project
[DIY-Filter] What is the best material to use for hanging partitions from a garage ceiling if the goal is to provide the most insulation/highest r-factor? [more inside]
Pay us two weeks early or you're late?
I go to college in California, and my school recently charged me a $250 late fee for failing to pay a bill by January 2nd, even though the semester does not begin until January 19th. In California, can a late fee be charged for a service that has not yet begun?
Working Online, for the Rest of Us
Any part time online work ideas for full time students? [more inside]
How do we rig up a sink in a room with no running water?
How can I rig up a sink in a room without running water? [more inside]
How can find out what looks good on me?
I'm having trouble figuring out what would look good on me. [more inside]
posted by TrinsicWS at 12:13 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by TrinsicWS at 12:13 PM PST - 12 comments
Why do I owe $400 in state taxes?
StateTaxFilter: Last year I owed the state $3. This year I seem to owe the state over $400. Could this be an error, and, if not, why do I owe so much? [more inside]
Photos of how animal breeds have changed?
I'm looking for photos or drawings that contrast the difference between how animal breeds look today versus in the past, like the pictures at the beginning of this video. [more inside]
Did I just murder my Kefir grains?
Did I murder my Kefir grains? [more inside]
Help me identify a pulp sci-fi/fantasy book from around the 1970's
Help me identify a pulp sci-fi/fantasy book from around the 1970's w/a male protagonist who ends up in a fantasy land and can "shift" objects to make them appear when he needs them. [more inside]
posted by dadici at 11:46 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by dadici at 11:46 AM PST - 4 comments
Except for Castrovalva, which I have always hated for some reason
Give me your best Doctor Who serial recommendations. I've seen 'em all, but want to get back in touch. [more inside]
Instant access to Remember the Milk's SmartAdd?
I'm an avid user of Remember the Milk, but find it clunky to quickly add tasks by switching back and forth between tabs. Ideally, I'd like to press a key combination, enter in my Smart Add task, and hit enter, without ever leaving the tab that I'm on. Any suggestions? [more inside]
How to allow students to electronically submit work?
Please help me collect in my students digital work. I occasionally teach lessons in computer suites where students produce files that I would like to collect in to assess. However, the normal options (email, shared space etc) are not an option. [more inside]
posted by Morsey at 11:30 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by Morsey at 11:30 AM PST - 18 comments
Non-permit parking in Somerville, MA
Free/non-permit parking around Davis/Porter Sq in Somerville, MA? [more inside]
posted by mooselini at 11:18 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by mooselini at 11:18 AM PST - 13 comments
What kinda work in the room?
My new house has a workroom. Sweet! Uh, except, I don't really know what kind of work I should be doing in the workroom. Please suggest some projects, hobbies or crafts to fill up my space (and time). [more inside]
posted by gnutron at 11:07 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by gnutron at 11:07 AM PST - 22 comments
Comic Book and Non-North American Podcast Recommendations
I listen to a lot of podcasts at work, and am looking to enlargenate my playlist by adding more comic book and non-North America content.
Listening tastes below! [more inside]
posted by Alvy Ampersand at 11:00 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Alvy Ampersand at 11:00 AM PST - 6 comments
How does one get a virtual international phone number that is SMS-capable?
I'm looking to get a virtual international phone number that can send and receive SMS text messages and can be used with my US mobile phone.
I've found Virtual Phone Line and VoipVoip, but they support voice calls only, not SMS.
Simple tutorial for 15 year old on electronic music tech?
My girlfriend's son is in a band, and he wants to start adding synth/electronic stuff to his music. I personally some stuff, and could write some stuff up, but I'm looking for a really good basic overview of the technology (not necessarily too detailed, but if it got into details later, it would be ok, perhaps). [more inside]
posted by symbioid at 10:57 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by symbioid at 10:57 AM PST - 7 comments
How can I change my cooking to compensate for having a cold?
When I have a cold and therefore have a diminished sense of smell, what foods can I eat that still have flavor - and how could I adjust my cooking to make my meals taste less bland?
What's the toughest, most functional laptop backpack that weighs the least?
I'm looking for a hyper-light, functional laptop backpack. It needs to be tough but very light at the same time. I need your help to find a brand and model that fits this description! [more inside]
I want to set up a simple website for a very small charity I work with in Nigeria and I need your help. Thanks!
I want to set up a simple website for a very small charity I work with in Nigeria and I need your help. Thanks! [more inside]
.NET Courses in New Delhi?
.NET Courses in New Delhi? [more inside]
Do I need a tree surgeon?
My neighbor hit my tree with his car. Do I go to Home Depot or call a specialist? [more inside]
posted by Buffaload at 10:26 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by Buffaload at 10:26 AM PST - 13 comments
Why would a non-profit want a tax credit?
What benefit would a tax credit be to a non-profit, tax-exempt (501c3) organization? [more inside]
Spinal Tap
My 84 year old mother is undergoing a lumbar laminectomy [more inside]
Help me get a raise!
What is the website where I can see average salaries for positions based on region, etc.? [more inside]
posted by traversionischaracter at 10:02 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by traversionischaracter at 10:02 AM PST - 7 comments
Me no speak italiano
What are the best Italian reference resources to have on hand? [more inside]
I love him. But can we still do this?
How can you tell for sure whether you are still in love with someone? How hard should I try to find out? [more inside]
Who controls the release of medical information about public figures?
Who determines what medical information about public figures is made public, especially when the public figure can't decide for herself? [more inside]
posted by medusa at 9:38 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by medusa at 9:38 AM PST - 9 comments
Where can I buy cheap import electronics in Seattle?
Recommend places to shop for cheap import electronics in Seattle. Think knockoff ipads, android tablets, unlocked smartphones, and other geeky gadgets straight off the boat from China...The kinda stuff you can get at sites like www.chinavasion.com
Stop giving me free newspapers!
I pay for the NYTimes to be delivered on Sunday. The problem: it comes every day, and I don't want it. [more inside]
switch to verizon's iphone or stick with droid?
Verizon is getting iPhone this Feb. Should I switch from Droid? [more inside]
posted by FunkyHelix at 9:16 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by FunkyHelix at 9:16 AM PST - 23 comments
Android to iPhone
Now that the Verizon iPhone is official, I'm going to be counting down the days until February 10th. I'd like your tips/advice/anecdotes about switching from Android to iPhone. [more inside]
And no, unavailable is not code for married...
I've realized that I can only relax and be myself around men I'm attracted to if I believe they are unavailable. How do I break through this mental barrier so I can relax with men who are available? [more inside]
Seeking book recommendations on abolitionist movement in the UK!
Seeking book and journal recommendations about Afro-British participation in the abolition campaign in the late 18th and 19th centuries: Seeking materials focused on popular participation in the UK, also material about the Afro-British community in the 18th and 19th centuries generally. [more inside]
Advice to help keep wooden counter from rotting!
How can I treat my butcher-block (wooden) counter top surrounding the sink so that it doesn't rot? [more inside]
posted by mateuslee at 8:43 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by mateuslee at 8:43 AM PST - 17 comments
When will senate vote on health insurance antitrust exemption repeal?
When will HR 4626 be voted on in the senate? [more inside]
posted by czytm at 8:30 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by czytm at 8:30 AM PST - 4 comments
What has changed at Google Books in the last month to make fewer pages available in preview?
A book that could be read almost in its entirety on Google Books, E. E. Cummings, a Critical Reception, is now mostly restricted. Why has that changed? [more inside]
posted by Kattullus at 8:26 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Kattullus at 8:26 AM PST - 6 comments
Cake decorating ideas without fondant
I am looking for a cake decorating book that does not use fondant (except for things like flowers on top of the cake). I despise the taste of fondant and refuse to cover the entire cake with a layer of it just to have a smooth surface. Buttercream and royal icing, and ideally -- but not necessarily -- also gum paste. [more inside]
Who made my art?
I need help reading the name of the artist on two pieces of artwork I inherited from my Japanese step-grandmother. [more inside]
Looking for UK Online Laptop Vendors
I'm looking to buy a sub-£500 laptop in the UK online. I've checked out Amazon, Dixons and Currys. Dixons seems to have a good range of solid models & features vs. price point. Although, I can't get any manufacturer's guarantee (a.k.a. warranty) information from them.
Can anyone recommend any other reputable vendors?
posted by RockCorpse at 7:56 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by RockCorpse at 7:56 AM PST - 11 comments
Finding a well-fitting pair of jeans -- HALP!
Okay, this is a slightly stupid question about finding a well-fitting pair of jeans. Please bear with me. [just a little NSFW] [more inside]
Late Twenties Failure To Launch
I have a friend who needs to get out there and do something with herself, but seems to stall just before taking the plunge. How do I get her over her failure to launch? [more inside]
No, commas are not added like salt and pepper (to taste)
I'm teaching a humanities course at an open-admission college. The students are extremely poor writers, and have almost zero knowledge of English grammar. This semester, I want to help them avoid comma splices, since that's one of the top three issues I see in their papers (spelling errors and sentence fragments being the other two). Can you help me design a lesson/activity to help them? [more inside]
Cheap external TV tuner for broken TV?
TV tuner issues, part II: I need to find a workaround for a TV with a flaky tuner. [more inside]
posted by aaronbeekay at 7:32 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by aaronbeekay at 7:32 AM PST - 3 comments
Crime is Beauty: The John Waters Party
I'm the filthiest person alive, and it's my birthday. Help me plan a party themed around the films of John Waters. [more inside]
Running Down the Clock of Arsenic Hour
Dealing with the baby's regularly scheduled freakout. [more inside]
Data connections btwn Access 2002 and SharePoint 2007, how do they work?
I need to pretty quickly get up to speed on how to integrate an Access database with SharePoint. I know Access well, but I don't know SharePoint at all and don't understand how data connections work. The really fun part: I have Access 2002. [more inside]
Seeking ANG Newspaper Group fulltext archives
I want to get the full text of several articles I wrote that were published in Bay Area newspapers between 2005 and 2007. What periodicals database should I be hitting? Preferred sources: free or accessible via New York Public Library. [more inside]
posted by brainwane at 6:47 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by brainwane at 6:47 AM PST - 9 comments
help recommend laptop
Recommendations for a new laptop... price range $1800-1300...
I get to pick out a new laptop for work, i'll probably get a better deal (gov't rate) then what is publicly listed, but any suggestions??? I haven't had new hardware for a couple years, so i'm not sure whats the best at the current time. My only requirements are listed below: [more inside]
How to warm up a cold living room.
How do I get a weak wifi signal to the rest of my house?
I recently moved into a house that's supposed to receive the local university's wifi but only one room gets the signal (mine) and it's an iffy one at best. How can we bring the wifi to the rest of the house? [more inside]
Creating an internship for a small-budget documentary
I'm making a documentary in 40 cities in 10 months. We're travelling a lot, and need certain jobs done in many disciplines while we're away, which will be a large drag on our time. We would like to employ someone to help, but have no funds, other than to offer a slice of the end profits should the project become successful. So, an internship? A volunteer? How can I create one that's useful to the intern? [more inside]
posted by omnigut at 5:51 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by omnigut at 5:51 AM PST - 19 comments
Bed bugs or mosquitos or fleas or...?
What has been biting us? And how do we get it to stop? [more inside]
How do I optimize my network traffic when a user is sucking a ton of bandwidth with torrents?
I'm pretty sure one of my housemates is killing our network by clogging it with her bittorrent traffic. Is there anything I can do, without access to her computer, to make the internet work properly? [more inside]
Clothes for Mongolia in February
I am likely headed to Ulaanbaatar, the World's Coldest Capital, in February. Can the Hive Mind help me pack the right clothes? [more inside]
Can anyone give advice for an upcoming JET interview?
Can anyone give me advice for an upcoming interview with the JET (Japan Exchange Teaching) Programme? [more inside]
posted by jrengreen at 5:09 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by jrengreen at 5:09 AM PST - 11 comments
Watch out for the snow bunnies.
Skiing/Snowboarding advice for a novice. I'm going to Saint Jean de Sixt in the Aravis Range of the French alps. I have no gear and no experience. Help!? [more inside]
posted by mary8nne at 5:05 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by mary8nne at 5:05 AM PST - 20 comments
The Multiplication of a Shirt
I have a dress shirt, the cut of which is perfect. Is it a luxury within the reach of an ordinary middle-class person to pay someone to create a half-dozen replicas of this shirt in different colours / fabrics? Is it something I'd have to outsource, perhaps? Would it be significantly more expensive than simply ordering bespoke shirts made with measurements approximated from original?
posted by nicolas léonard sadi carnot at 5:03 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by nicolas léonard sadi carnot at 5:03 AM PST - 5 comments
Date with Ikea
I haven't been to an Ikea for ten years. Now I live a bus ride away, I'm considering going to one near my house to get a new duvet cover. What other awesome stuff can I get there? What's terrible? What's been your best purchase? [more inside]
January 10
Interviewing Potential Employees
Tomorrow I have to interview 15 applicants for a position we opened in our company. It's the first time i've been on the other side.
The position is for a new warehouse employee. Not the most mentally demanding position.
What are some of the questions I should be asking the applicants?
Help me organize my text files!
MacFilter! How do you keep your documents organized? Is there an iTunes-ish program for organizing and working with lots of text files? [more inside]
posted by 2oh1 at 10:26 PM PST - 29 comments
posted by 2oh1 at 10:26 PM PST - 29 comments
Not exactly the menage-a-trois we were hoping for
Mold or mildew have gotten into bed with us. Is the furniture doomed? [more inside]
Best way to download several hundred Wikipedia articles?
What's the best way to download several hundred articles (including images) from Wikipedia for offline reading? [more inside]
posted by tomwheeler at 10:03 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by tomwheeler at 10:03 PM PST - 4 comments
Best place to buy gadgets in KL?
Where is the best place for shopping for electronics in Kuala Lumpur? [more inside]
No gall bladder - suggestions for supplements?
Ten years after gall bladder removal surgery... I can't process fats and have difficulty with alcohol. Have any of you had luck with treatments like taking bile salts or other "gall bladder support" meds following gall bladder removal? [more inside]
posted by intoxicate at 8:59 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by intoxicate at 8:59 PM PST - 21 comments
I knew it was too good to be true
Flushable cat litter has clogged the toilet. I'm housesitting and broke, and plunging is not helping. Help? [more inside]
posted by verbyournouns at 8:52 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by verbyournouns at 8:52 PM PST - 23 comments
Books for a new elementary teacher?
I've begun an alternative certification program to become an elementary teacher. Looking for good books about teaching. [more inside]
posted by Pater Aletheias at 8:42 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Pater Aletheias at 8:42 PM PST - 8 comments
What movie/tv show is this quote from?
What movie/TV show is this quote from. "You want to know what I do in there? I cry" [more inside]
Teaching vs. MSW / JD
Teaching certificate vs. MSW. Where can I be of more help? [more inside]
What is the best way to mount a steering wheel controller for playing driving games?
What is the most useful, comfortable and clever way to mount a steering wheel video game controller? [more inside]
Has there ever been a historical example of a privatized police force?
In any era of history, was there ever a privatized police force? If there ever was an officially instituted privatized police system, how exactly did it function?
control panel
I 'm thinking of buying a small very cheap Android tablet, and mounting it to a wall, mostly to use as an interface for controlling my music collection. My main hesitation is that I believe that some of the inexpensive Chinese tablets may not come configured to access the US App Market. How big a problem is this? [more inside]
posted by washburn at 7:56 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by washburn at 7:56 PM PST - 12 comments
Camping and hiking in Yellowstone
I’d like to take hiking trip with a friend in the American West this summer and I have overlapping questions on how to get the most out of the trip. I am at the early stages of planning so tips on general resources are as welcome as specific answers. [more inside]
How do people typing these days?
How do most people type here ? (And on the internet in general?) Are most people touch-typers? Do people get trained at school these days? I use about three fingers on each hand but am pretty fast nevertheless. I have seen a lot of "bashers" and "peckers" in my time. I am just wondering what the "norm" is these days.
Where can I find a gift that combines the ideas of being a proud new US citizen and a proud Muslim?
My Muslim man friend has recently become a US citizen. Both his faith and the goal of becoming an American are very important to him. Where online can I find a congratulations gift that combines these two things? It could be art or jewelry (maybe a pendant?), or anything really. Perhaps something on which I can include the date of his ceremony. [more inside]
Extracting subtitles from recorded Australian TV?
Can I extract subtitles from TV shows that I record on a PVR into an *.srt file? I'm recording TV in Australia; my PVR records into files called *.ts, which I believe might be mpeg2, but also contain the subtitles that are broadcast. I've been compressing the recordings into avi files with Freemake, but then I lose the subtitles. Is there an easy to use program that will take a *.ts file and output an avi and and srt file? I've tried Subrip, but it didn't recognise the *.ts file. Thanks!
posted by surenoproblem at 7:17 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by surenoproblem at 7:17 PM PST - 6 comments
I can't remember the title of a book of serial killer fiction from the 80's
I need help remembering a book title for some serial killer fiction from the 1980's [more inside]
He didn't just disappear from his apartment, but from my memory as well
Help me find a vaguely-remembered blog that told a creepy fictional story about a house, which culminated in the main character entering the house and disappearing, possibly into a door to another dimension. (Not House of Leaves but probably inspired by it.) [more inside]
posted by lhall at 6:59 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by lhall at 6:59 PM PST - 3 comments
Sceptical of prenatal vitamins. Do I really have to take them?
Prenatal vitamins - aside from folic acid, is supplementation really necessary given healthy nutrition and lifestyle? [more inside]
Am I okay in applying to jobs in completely new languages and frameworks?
I "fell into" a programming job right out of college. It is mainly C#, quite a bit of Javascript, all within the .Net environment. I noticed a lot of jobs are very specific on technologies used (such as Struts/Java). Would it be okay to apply for these jobs? How do I represent myself? [more inside]
Help me get my PS3 working again!
PS3filter: is fixing the disc intake possible? [more inside]
Is there a specific name for a lab where animal specimens in specimen jars are kept?
Is there a specific name for the labs where animal specimens in specimen jars are kept? [more inside]
posted by dng at 6:03 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by dng at 6:03 PM PST - 14 comments
VPN on iOS - app restart needed?
Sort of interesting Apple security question: I have a VPN that I trust. When I use an iOS device (4.2.1 on iPad or 3GS) I often have Safari running most of the time. If I use Safari for an innocuous task, background it, initiate a VPN connection, and then go back to Safari to use eg. internet banking, does my web traffic pass through the VPN, or should I "kill" Safari and restart it? I use IP-restricted academic journal access sometimes and have noticed I have to restart Safari sometimes to be allowed to see articles, and it got me wondering. Clever paranoid opinions much appreciated!
posted by cromagnon at 5:56 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by cromagnon at 5:56 PM PST - 3 comments
What do I do in North Dakota in the winter?
I am going to Fargo, Grand Forks, Bismarck and surrounding areas in mid-February - what do I do for fun? [more inside]
Help me identify this song
What song, which would have been played on the Current in the last few months, has the lyric, "people live alone together?" [more inside]
posted by cosmic.osmo at 5:34 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by cosmic.osmo at 5:34 PM PST - 12 comments
Dirty Ballads & Other Prurient Folk Tunes
I need some raunchy ballads and bar songs to play at a Western-themed party. [more inside]
posted by The White Hat at 5:21 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by The White Hat at 5:21 PM PST - 18 comments
Something isn't right - I think
[ScamFilter] I never sell on Craigslist but I did put something up for sale. I got this response. Is this a scam?
Thanks for your response. I'm going on a vacation to London but I will instruct my assistant to prepare and mail your payment which I'm sure you will get in about 4 - 6 business days. I'll add $20 extra for the delay. I'll pay by M O or cashier check so send me your info (i.e full name, mailing address and your phone number) so payment can be mailed out immediately. I will also make arrangement for pick-up which will be after you must have received and cashed the payment.
Awaiting your info.
Thanks
My gut says it is but can't figure the angle. [more inside]
What PMP should I buy?
What portable (or maybe not) music/video players is the right one for me? [more inside]
Drinking with purpose?
Where can I read about the philosophies of spiritual or ritualisted drinking and drunkenness? [more inside]
posted by curious nu at 4:42 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by curious nu at 4:42 PM PST - 6 comments
How to console someone in a new relationship
How do you console someone without being to pushy or at the other extreme too aloof? Especially with a new partner that you don't know too well. [more inside]
Please help me help my friend eat and grocery shop healthier, in Trinidad and Tobago or the Caribbean generally.
Please help me help my friend eat and grocery shop healthier, in Trinidad and Tobago or the Caribbean generally. [more inside]
posted by MrFish at 4:15 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by MrFish at 4:15 PM PST - 5 comments
Where can I hear the best DJs in the Bay Area?
I want to get down to good electronic music. How do I get into the SF Bay Area club/electronic music scene. [more inside]
Can excel save me money?
In Excel (or Google Docs) is there away to divide the value in a cell by the number of cells selected? So if I have a value of x and I then highlight 10 cells, each of the 10 cells would show x divided by 10. As I select less cells, the value in each cell increases because x is being divided by less. The main reason I want to do this is to show how much I'd need to save per month to reach a specific total.
Shirt ideas for Price is Right on my birthday
Age-Old-Question-Filter: I'm going to be on The Price is Right this Wednesday, and I need witty sayings for my shirt. [more inside]
Orange you glad I didn't say "twisted shrine"?
Do you know of a ritual that involves burning oranges, possibly as an offering? Maybe a skull is involved? [more inside]
A strange sound audible 30 miles
What was this noise, audible 30 miles? [more inside]
What is the best audio compression for ipod quality earphones?
What is the best audio compression for ipod quality earphones? [more inside]
posted by Fluffy654 at 3:15 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Fluffy654 at 3:15 PM PST - 7 comments
How can I delay female orgasm?
SexFilter: I am a woman who is orgasming too soon, too powerfully, such that it's interfering with my boyfriend's ability to do the same. What do we do? [more inside]
Panic attacks and the GRE! Hooray!
Panic attacks, GRE re-takes, and other assorted questions: it's an (academic?) anxiety smorgasbord here on Ask MeFi, tonight. [more inside]
How to make a fruit yogurt out of pencil shavings?
Today I overheard a guy saying that there's a Japanese patent to make fake fruit bits out of wood chips, by texturizing and adding artificial flavors, and that that's how they make fruit yogurt. Is this true in any way?
How can I make my Lumix camera mate with Windows 7 like it used to?
Why did my Lumix camera stop automatically transferring my pics/video when I plug it in? [more inside]
Best site for iTunes gift card exchange
I recently received a $50 iTunes gift card as a gift, which I appreciate very much. Unfortunately I am not going to buy anything from the iTunes store. What is the best way to trade this card for either cash or an Amazon.com gift card? [more inside]
What's the green and pink steel?
What's that dull shimmering green and pink metal they make various brackets and internal electronics chassis out of? Probably it's some kind of treated steel. [more inside]
posted by krilli at 2:30 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by krilli at 2:30 PM PST - 6 comments
Can You Please Help Me Solve a Mean and Nasty Mystery Skin Condition?
Skinfilter: Help! Help! Help! About 10 years ago, I started suffering from extreme dryness and peeling on my face, which got so bad that my skin would feel like it was burning. I'm female, and I was in my early 30s at the time. When I went to the dermatologist, he diagnosed sebborheic dermatitis based on my (long-standing) hypothyroid condition and peeling in my eyebrows. He treated it with Elidil, and told me to go off it when the sebborheic dermatitis remitted. But it never did. Over time, I’ve come to think the diagnosis was wrong, but I’ve yet to hear a better theory. Maybe you have one? [more inside]
Outdoorsy "sandal" for high arched feet with supination and plantar fasciitis?
Could someone out there give me a recommendation for an outdoorsy ("active wear"?) sandal make and model for high arches and supination? [more inside]
Lost bag and insurance cards. Not sure what to do.
Lost or stolen messenger bag with health insurance cards inside (and maybe other important things). Now what? [more inside]
Businesses + Education = Competitive Workforce?
What companies are working with education systems to ensure graduates have relevant skills? [more inside]
Which NYC preschools teach kids to read?
What New York City Preschools teach children reading before they get to kindergarten? I'm looking for names. Thank you!
Slept with a girl - now nothing.....
Secure and simple way to document accounts for spouse?
Secure and simple way to document accounts for spouse? [more inside]
San Francisco Super Hero Employment Lawyer
Looking for a recommendation on a kick-ass employment lawyer in the Bay Area. [more inside]
Help me find a new cell phone plan
Help me find a new cheap-o cell phone plan that works in the US and Canada. [more inside]
Which free (or relatively cheap) webhost do you recommend?
I am currently using 000webhost and am in need of a change. Lately it has been slow loading and right now the server is timing out altogether.
I'm studying web design at the moment so it's not the end of the world that this happens now as the only people checking out my site are my instructors. However, in the not so distant future I would like to go pro and host my portfolio on my domain so the server going down for hours on end at any time just isn't acceptable.
So... which free (or relatively cheap) webhosts do you recommend?
Thank you so much for your suggestions! :)
Breaking habit of laziness to get what we want
My cousin and I want to be better at managing time and focusing on things we want to do. But we have some unhelpful emotional obstacles that are in the way of being who we want to be. [more inside]
posted by anniecat at 12:09 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by anniecat at 12:09 PM PST - 7 comments
Papa's Gotta Get a Brand New Bag
I need a better bag. Give me your suggestions. [more inside]
posted by po822000 at 11:57 AM PST - 28 comments
posted by po822000 at 11:57 AM PST - 28 comments
That damn bear
It's been a year, so I'm reposting. Please help me find my bloody teddy bear. [more inside]
Going down to London town!
Where are the interesting places to visit in London this Thursday/Friday? [more inside]
posted by SRMorris at 11:57 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by SRMorris at 11:57 AM PST - 5 comments
Calories in and calories burned: is there a trick?
If it's as easy as move more and eat less, why aren't I losing weight? [more inside]
Help me figure out what I need for a home audio setup
I am supposed to be a Smart Person and understand technology, but trying to price out and determine the right components for a modest home-audio setup is apparently beyond me. [more inside]
posted by Tomorrowful at 11:46 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by Tomorrowful at 11:46 AM PST - 21 comments
Tiny, Cheap, Awesome Philly Apartment?
One bedroom apartment in Philly--University City or Center City? Price, location, ventilation... [more inside]
The power of what now?
How do I deal with a new therapist with an unexpected philosophical bent? [more inside]
posted by citywolf at 11:20 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by citywolf at 11:20 AM PST - 23 comments
Photo sharing to an iPad in a remote location with no human intervention?
Best solution to take iPhone photos and have them displayed on an iPad in another location with no human intervention? [more inside]
Catholic Masons
Hi, a friend of mine is a Mason and is encouraging me to put myself forward to join with him as my sponsor. My issue is, I'm a practicing Roman Catholic and understand there's an element of history between the 2 organisations. Looking at the web, all I can see is the polarised for and against arguments. Are there any Catholic Masons on here who could give some advice? Set up catholicmason@gmail.com if anyone wants to get more detail.
Hope me, AskMe! Career edition
Another one of those help-me-find-my-niche-and-survive-while-I'm-at-it questions. (Warning: long.) [more inside]
Faster and faster I should run
2011 Resolution: Go running at least twice a week. What I need: Music to facilitate this. The twist: I want things that sound like these two specific Janelle Monae songs, that one Outkast song, and that Cee Lo Green song everyone is singing, but this is not a genre of music I know anything about. [more inside]
I'm looking for employee gifts that are scalable and they can personalize
Do you have any cool or unique "gift certificate" ideas in the $10-30 range? These are for my employees -- I like gifts they can personalize and/or order on their own, but a bit more creative than an iTunes or Amazon GC. [more inside]
posted by johnchristopher at 11:01 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by johnchristopher at 11:01 AM PST - 15 comments
Google Custom Search Engine Fail
Why is my (paid) Google Custom Search Engine not returning proper results? [more inside]
posted by OverlappingElvis at 10:59 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by OverlappingElvis at 10:59 AM PST - 2 comments
Help me learn how to build a modern website
Help me learn how to build a modern website. I have general knowledge of basic HTML, my own domain and host, and a number of ideas. Where can I learn to make my ideas into a proper website? [more inside]
How To Serenade Your Girlfriend
How do you teach someone to sing in tune... or closer to it at least? [more inside]
Please help: Flash files and iPads/iPods
What options are available for converting Flash (.swf) interactive files to something workable for iPods and iPads? [more inside]
Idle Curiosity About Measuring indoor humidity
I use this humidifier in my office. The office is approx. 8' x 10'. I have used four different hygrometers (humidity measure-ers) over the past 6 weeks or so, placed within 4-5 feet of the humidifier. Despite always having the humidifier on the highest setting, the hygrometers never measure higher than 16-19% relative humidity, which is quite low. Why don't the relative-humidity readings go up as the humidifier puts out moisture? [more inside]
Yogurt and Low Carb Diets
I just read a webpage indicating that due to the way the govt makes food mfgrs calulate ingredients in their products, the amount of carbs in yogurt is overstated. Much of the lactose in the milk used to make it is converted to lactic acid, but remains in the carb count in the nutrition facts on the carton. I understood the fermentation process before, but was not aware of the label being misleading. Could anyone point me to research or a definitive source showing that this is true? Thanks.
Dental Care for the Broke
Wisdom teeth extraction. No insurance. Halp! My boyfriend is in a lot of pain and needs surgery asap. However, consultation and procedural costs comes to about $900 (only 2 teeth). He's broke and already drowning in student and medical debt. We've thought of a few options but they're not panning out. [more inside]
posted by vilandra at 10:14 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by vilandra at 10:14 AM PST - 17 comments
How can I grow healthy hair?
DonationFilter: What can I do to grow the healthiest hair possible? [more inside]
Find my picnic table video!
I'm looking for a music video that's just a long, slow pan across a picnic table before and after a picnic. I think it's by Iron & Wine. [more inside]
posted by grrarrgh00 at 9:58 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by grrarrgh00 at 9:58 AM PST - 2 comments
How do you become a veteran?
Help with Brother's Commitment
Brother tried to kill himself, I called 911. He has been committed against his will. Need help figuring out how to support him despite his anger towards me. [more inside]
Please recommend a way to block a fragile friend
What's the least hurtful way for me to get someone to stop commenting on every single thing I post to Facebook? This question is similar to this question, except this is about Facebook comments, rather than posts. [more inside]
What service can send me updated countdowns to my life events?
I would love a service where I would get a daily or hourly or ? SMS about an upcoming deadline. [more inside]
What should I write every day?
I need to write a lot to break this mental block that I have- but what should I write? [more inside]
posted by SNWidget at 9:41 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by SNWidget at 9:41 AM PST - 18 comments
Excellent family lawyer in the Berkshires?
Family law in the Berkshires filter - I need some suggestions for an excellent, attentive, effective family lawyer practicing in the Berkshires in Massachusetts. I got a few suggestions from friends/family members, and they are not reviewing very strongly on the usual online sources. [more inside]
Help me add 18th-century philosophy and fiction to my video game!
I'm making a mod for Amnesia: The Dark Descent, set in Prussia around the turn of the nineteenth century (late 1700s or early 1800s), and I'm looking to add short written excerpts on the theme of abstract justice versus the collateral human cost of achieving it as notes for the player to pick up. [more inside]
Sidney Crosby has quite a potty mouth.
What is your favorite behind-the-scenes sports documentary? [more inside]
Are there any useless elements?
This question reminded me - I've been wondering what are the most useless naturally-occurring elements Are there any elements that have no known biological or commercial uses? And don't even make pretty shiny minerals?
Need help finding Samurai movies
I like the Japanese sword fighting style in which the warrior wields a Shirasaya (a katana without a hand guard) and fights with a one-handed technique. The only two movies I know with characters like that are the Zatoichi movies and Ichi (and apparently Zatoichi was her father and teacher). Technically, Sasuke from Naruto Shippuuden fights like this as well. Can any one think of others?
Ofuro
Where in New York City can one find Hinoki products? I'm especially looking for Sunoko.
posted by jardinier at 8:44 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by jardinier at 8:44 AM PST - 4 comments
Would it be prudent to build a room addition at this juncture?
Would it be prudent to build a room addition at this juncture? [more inside]
Help me find some experimental radio
Do you know some strange experimental radio? [more inside]
I'd like to make an appointment for my cold, please. Anything this week would be fine.
Any ideas on how to 'schedule' my cold? I feel one coming on, but I really, really want to feel good next week. I could deal with being miserable now though, If I had to. [more inside]
Name that comedian
Name that comedian. One portion of his act was about career day at his kid's elementary school. The only thing he said that I can quote is: "Smokey the bear is a close personal friend of mine".
What did you write to get your interim purchases reimbursed from the airline that delayed your bag for several days away from home?
What did you write to get your interim purchases reimbursed from the airline that delayed your bag for several days away from home? And how long did you wait and what was the response? [more inside]
Scuba in Tunisia
Looking for recommendations on good dive shops in Tunisia. [more inside]
Help me fix a slow Mac!
I guess I shouldn't be surprised that adultcatadoption.ca is unregistered.
How can I find a new home for an adult cat in Toronto? [more inside]
posted by 256 at 5:56 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by 256 at 5:56 AM PST - 19 comments
How do I learn piano fingering?
I've been trying Pro Keyboard mode in Rock Band 3 and I'm really enjoying it, however I have no idea whether I'm putting the right fingers on the right keys! The training modes explain it a little but there's no guidance in the actual songs. Is there an online resource or book that will teach me the basics of this?
Help me organize my photographs
Good, simple photo catalog? There have been several questions like this over the years; but they're all either too old to be of much use, or their focus is different from mine. I'm a serious amateur photographer. I have several thousand digital images, and I'm looking for software to help me organize them. [more inside]
The answer probably isn't Rutherfordium...
What element has had the greatest effect on human development, and consequently would have been the greatest hindrance if there hadn't have been any handy deposits of it? [more inside]
Alternatives to flowers
I wanted to get some cupcakes delivered as a gift, but that's too highly dependent on when somebody is home to receive them. And flowers are too boring. What other sort of cool, lovely gift could I send somebody? (For ordering online, and this is in Australia.) [more inside]
Facebook in China
I am going to China for 4 weeks. How to access Facebook while there? [more inside]
posted by kid A at 2:24 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by kid A at 2:24 AM PST - 14 comments
What are some real-life mysteries?
My six-year old daughter demands to be told of the world's real mysteries! I've exhausted those I know from the top of my head, like the Mary Celeste, the Antikythera mechanism and those vent channels in the pyramids. I'd like your help, because I'd like to stay fact-based, and Google feeds me an endless supply of conspiracies, UFOs and paranormal phenomena. Solved mysteries are also good, as we can speculate and then "cheat" and look at the answer.
posted by Harald74 at 2:17 AM PST - 72 comments
posted by Harald74 at 2:17 AM PST - 72 comments
Sources on Sweden's far right/neo-nazi movement?
Asking for a friend: what books/articles are available in English on the far right/neo-nazi movement in Sweden? (Needed for a review of Stieg Larsson's trilogy.) There's some info online at Searchlight Magazine (for which Larsson was a contributor), but wondering if there's a general history/overview available. Thanks!
posted by scody at 12:00 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by scody at 12:00 AM PST - 10 comments
January 9
Am I a unique snowflake when it comes to relationships?
Help me "improve" my relationships with women. 27/M [more inside]
posted by Talisman at 11:52 PM PST - 127 comments
posted by Talisman at 11:52 PM PST - 127 comments
viennese coffee precisely
Need precise recipes for various Viennese coffee variations. Too many websites either list competing information, or seem to have carelessly copied other sites' lists without any sort of editorial fact-checking. [more inside]
Small Dogs and A Bicycle
Anybody have experience bicycling with smaller dogs? (Less than 25 lbs.) Would appreciate any tips from seasoned dog bicyclists (if that's the proper term...) [more inside]
All I got is a photograph, and I realize you're not coming back anymore
Are there any freeware programs for Mac that I can use to pull photos off of an iPod touch? [more inside]
posted by Tiresias at 9:59 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by Tiresias at 9:59 PM PST - 16 comments
Does this investigative process have a name?
A law enforcement officer is investigating a case. The officer takes clues such as photographs and pieces of paper and pins them to a wall or cork board. Yarn or string is stretched between some of the pins to indicate a relationship between those clues. What is this investigative process or technique called? [more inside]
posted by Rob Rockets at 9:17 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by Rob Rockets at 9:17 PM PST - 19 comments
a MAN-icure
Looking for a guy-friendly cheap place for a manicure and/or pedicure in the DC area. [more inside]
Gastronomy outside the West
I would like to learn about gastronomy outside the West, if there is such a thing. In particular, I'd like to learn about the dominant cooking principles of the regional cuisines of India. What resources would you suggest?
The kind of literature I'm looking for is similar to Krishnendu Ray's articles about ethnic restaurants in the U.S. and also Elizabeth Collingham's book about the mixed roots of curry. Also, I've found a couple New York Times articles about how Indian cuisine in New York isn't really Indian but instead something prepared by Bangladeshi immigrants...are there any books or any food scholarship on the topic of Indian food in America? [more inside]
Où sont les femmes?
In the dating world of 2011, is being a male teacher a curse? [more inside]
I'm ugly. How do I cope?
I got some pictures of myself from a recent party and it's depressing me, because I am ugly. Even all prettied up, I'm just not pretty. How do I come to terms with my appearance? [more inside]
How to be a better board member.
Are there any good books that address serving on a board of directors? [more inside]
Help me do 2 New Years Resolutions in one - Fitness and Gadgets!
I'm interested in buying one of the BodyMedia FIT packages. However when I try to order it from Amazon it says my region isn't allowed, and the only Australian distributer is selling it for 3x the US price. [more inside]
Finding friends as a nonspiritual person
How do I find friends and relationships as a formerly-religious-now-agnostic person? [more inside]
Where are these files?
Files from a previous install of Windows 7 seem to be between worlds - they are taking up space on my hard disk, but I can't see them in the file explorer? How can I get them to show up? [more inside]
Perturbed parrot pesters perceived patsy
ParrotFilter: Help me win the affection of my new beau's sweet but territorial African Grey. [more inside]
posted by Gonestarfishing at 7:35 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by Gonestarfishing at 7:35 PM PST - 13 comments
Movie ID Filter (NSFW)
Help me ID some movies I remember seeing as a kid late night on Showcase (NSFW). [more inside]
Student loan surprise!
Suddenly my loans are being serviced by nelnet even though I consolidated with the Department of Education. I have been able to vaguely gather that this was enacted along with the new student loan provisions, presumably to not completely drive companies like nelnet and sallie mae out of business. I have a few questions related to this which I have not been able to solve in my research. The first is, what is the specific act and section that this fell under? (More inside)... [more inside]
Marshall's Guitar?
What's the Takamine guitar that Marshall Chapman is playing here, and where can I buy one?
I can see for miles and miles and miles and miles and miles
Please help me come up with rules for a friendly long-distance running competition for runners of different abilities. [more inside]
Marketing effectively
Marketing question: is it better to distribute 5000 flyers to 5000 homes once, or 2500 flyers to 2500 homes twice? [more inside]
posted by yawper at 6:56 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by yawper at 6:56 PM PST - 11 comments
Type-B on Sunday, and Type-A on Monday?
My job is turning me into a control freak outside of work. [more inside]
Healthy daycare snacks?
Suggestions for healthy snacks and meals for daycare? [more inside]
what to say for atheist wedding?
wedding filter: we have our officiant, but what do we want him to say? the catch - we are the most non-religious people ever. halp! [more inside]
What is wrong with my relationship?
RelationshipFilter: Is my partner addicted to porn, bored of our relationship or do I have fairytale expectations? [more inside]
What can I do with myself during a semester off?
I have bad anxiety and depression. I think I need to take time off from college. But what can I do with myself? [more inside]
I need the latest hot music, on vinyl!
I'm beginning to DJ using vinyls instead of digital files. Where can I acquire the latest singles (i.e. Katy Perry's "Firework", Far East Movement's "Like A G6", etc.) without buying entire albums on vinyl?
Me & The White Rabbit: Both White, Fuzzy, and have no clue what time it is.
The Brazilians don't care. The Germans are transfixed by it. Nope, not talking about The Hoff, I'm talking about time & schedules. I grew up without being put on a tight schedule and now I need to know how to be late less. [more inside]
Intermittent Fasting -- Does It Work for Weight Loss?
I've gained and lost and regained over 500 pounds in five years... will intermittent fasting help me keep it off?
posted by Chasuk at 5:25 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by Chasuk at 5:25 PM PST - 26 comments
Up the river without a guide
What services exist to counsel a person headed to prison? Jail? [more inside]
posted by the christopher hundreds at 4:45 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by the christopher hundreds at 4:45 PM PST - 11 comments
Problem syncing kindle for pc content to Kindle 3.
I got a kindle 3 for Christmas and since I'm trying to limit my spending, I'm trying to take advantage of the free books available on Amazon and sites like Manybooks.net that offers free books in the kindle (awz) format. I also downloaded kindle for pc onto my home laptop. So I downloaded 3 or 4 awz format books from manybook.net onto my kindle for pc no problem. I then connected my kindle 3 to my computer via usb and tried to sync them to no avail. The books that I've downloaded directly to the kindle 3 from Amazon show up as "archived items" on my kindle for pc interface (and did before the attempted sync), but I can not get the books that were loaded directly to the pc onto the kindle 3. [more inside]
posted by kaybdc at 4:23 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by kaybdc at 4:23 PM PST - 12 comments
Am I crazy for sticking by my boyfriend through the shitstorm that's his life?
My boyfriend is no longer the same person he was when we started dating, but the circumstances underlying the change don't seem as cut-and-dry as you might think. [more inside]
posted by soulsteelgray at 4:18 PM PST - 55 comments
posted by soulsteelgray at 4:18 PM PST - 55 comments
MW2 XBox live and local Multi???
How do I play Modern Warfare 2 online with two local players? [more inside]
posted by Thrillhouse at 4:04 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Thrillhouse at 4:04 PM PST - 7 comments
Ambassador to Burkina Faso?
Studying business and economy but want to work in an embassy? [more inside]
Want to free up some space, don't want to delete non-duplicates.
Two folders with almost identical contents. How to either delete duplicates or move not-duplicates. On OS X, happy to use terminal. [more inside]
posted by djgh at 3:58 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by djgh at 3:58 PM PST - 12 comments
Amish Food near York PA?
I'm going to be in York, PA next weekend and I'm looking for a good Amish restaurant that's nearby or to the north, the direction I'm coming from. I usually like to go to Dienner's in Ronks but that's a bit of a trip from where I'll be staying.
X in Y minutes
There's a website where I can plug in an address and find out where I can get to in any direction in a city in X minutes using transit. I have lost the link, where is it?
posted by Hollywood Upstairs Medical College at 3:48 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Hollywood Upstairs Medical College at 3:48 PM PST - 8 comments
What's the best waterproof camera?
Looking for a good waterproof camera, and confused by conflicting reviews online. [more inside]
an app for that, finger swipe to unlock phone
Does anyone know the name of the app for myTouch, that lets you swipe a pattern with your finger to unlock the phone? I had it on the phone, but had to reboot and lost all of my apps. (Thankfully all were free) Thank you!
posted by jennstra at 3:37 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by jennstra at 3:37 PM PST - 6 comments
How can I find all my travel outside of the US for previous passports?
I am in the middle of a process that requires that I log all my travel outside of the US since 2001. I can get every trip from 2002 onwards, but my previous passport was destroyed to prevent Identity Theft.
I have a mail in to United (which was with whom I travelled exclusively that year) but I was wondering if anyone knew of a way to get this information in some other fashion.
Is There a Faster Way to Dial Internationally with Google Voice?
I frequently use Google Voice for cheap outbound international calls. The problem is that it's really cumbersome--I dial my Google Voice number from my iPhone, enter my PIN code, PAUSE, press 2 to place a call, PAUSE, enter the 13 digit phone number, PAUSE, and finally get through. Does anyone know a way to automate this? Is there a way to store frequently dialed numbers or otherwise get through the menus faster?
What actress has her head in the clouds?
Who is the actress in the Microsoft cloud computing commercial set at the airport? [more inside]
posted by inturnaround at 3:22 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by inturnaround at 3:22 PM PST - 7 comments
"all we got is precious time"
Searching for a song I hear on the play list at my work. Even with out the title of the song or the artist's name I can usually work my Google magic and find anything in less than a few minutes but this one is elusive. [more inside]
posted by SheMulp AKA Plus 1 at 3:09 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by SheMulp AKA Plus 1 at 3:09 PM PST - 3 comments
Locate Free 1.78:1 Trailers?
Is it possible to obtain free current movie trailers in a 1.78:1 aspect ratio (i.e. 2.35:1 matted to be 1.78:1)? If I download them from the Apple site or Youtube they're 2.35:1 without mattes. This is a problem because I wish to display them on a 16x9 monitor, so they'll stretch out to 1.78:1. [more inside]
Recommendations for online tax softare.
Doing taxes in the cloud--it sounds so dreamy that way. [more inside]
No sex... if that's okay with you?
I feel under enormous amounts of pressure to have sex with my boyfriend, but I'm just not interested in sex right now. I have some issues with anxiety/depression, and I'm going through therapy that is raising certain questions for me about the nature of my past sexual interactions. I'm very confused, and I need time to sort it all out. But in the meantime, what am I supposed to do/say? What do I owe my SO as a loving partner? (possibly nsfw) [more inside]
posted by Tulip at 2:54 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by Tulip at 2:54 PM PST - 22 comments
What to use for firing Alien Bee's B800 + ABR800 simultaneously?
What to use for firing Alien Bee's B800 + ABR800 simultaneously? [more inside]
Video Killed My Memory
Can _not_ remember the music video or the artist! [more inside]
Where can I find this movie?
How can I capture a high quality image from a movie?
How can I get a high quality image of this still from the movie "The Graduate" to use for a wall poster? [more inside]
posted by grimace636 at 2:17 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by grimace636 at 2:17 PM PST - 10 comments
Do you have your rental agreement? I threw it away.
Ugh, I kept a pair of boots too long and now I can't return them. They're fine boots, but need some tailoring, I suppose. Can this be done in Chicago? [more inside]
posted by santojulieta at 2:15 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by santojulieta at 2:15 PM PST - 12 comments
The best non-fiction covering the 'other' wars
What are the best non-fiction books about the lesser known wars of the 20th century? [more inside]
What did Fox leave on my desktop?
Can anxiety cause weight loss despite adequate nutrition?
Can anxiety cause weight loss despite adequate nutrition? [more inside]
re-installing Windows
Reinstalling Windows 7. [more inside]
Cheap and Good NAS
Seeking advice for a cheap good NAS array with 4 TB storage and easily-configurable remote access that allows file and folder transfers? [more inside]
Help us find a weekend getaway!
Comfortable camping with a small dog on the gulf coast? Looking for suggestions. [more inside]
How to transfer music from my iPod to my PC?
How can I transfer my music collection from my iPod to my computer and keep it all organized? [more inside]
Two factor what???
OK, System Admins, need your help! Can you give me a basic, high level, overview of how you integrate two-factor authentication into a Windows 2008 AD network where we currently only use a username and password? And then if you can some "nitty gritty" details of how it's done that would be great. See explanation... [more inside]
posted by stevyb at 10:56 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by stevyb at 10:56 AM PST - 8 comments
How do I use awk inside my Automator workflow?
The Mac OS X Automator tool lets me run a perl script as well shell scripts, but I'd like to use awk instead. How can I fit this into my workflow? Perl appears in the popup menu of possible shells for the script, but awk does not. [more inside]
How do you start over at 35?
Question: Trying to rebuild after leaving an abusive relationship; how can I recover my lost sense of self, while facing a competitive job market? [more inside]
Book recs for living with borderline personality disorder
Can you suggest any great books about living with borderline personality disorder, either for partners or for people with BPD tendencies and behaviors?
also, am I ruined forever? I feel like damaged goods. I'd be happy to hear from anyone living with BPD, too.
Where to submit an audio drama you created
Are there any contests, websites, or similar things out there where I can submit a radio drama (audio dramatic monologue) that I created, and possibly share it with others? [more inside]
Do androids dream of electric sheep?
How would you go about explaining basic computer features to someone who cannot conceive of what a gigabyte is? (Or, to a more extreme degree, what a username is or how the internet works?) [more inside]
Low cost in North Miami Beach
We are going for a short holiday to North Miami Beach and looking for a hotel on the beach or inland that has to be at least three star, clean but low cost, under $100 per night. Has anyone been to such a place recently?
Zipper replacement in Toronto?
Where in downtown Toronto can I get the zipper on a winter coat replaced? [more inside]
posted by Go Banana at 9:29 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Go Banana at 9:29 AM PST - 6 comments
Attention all herpetologists!
Pop Science/History like Botany of Desire?
What are some good books about the history or evolution of different plants or animals? Overblown metaphor aside, I really liked Michael Pollan's 'The Botany of Desire' and would be interested in learning the history of other domesticated plants like roses or oranges. Or books on evolution that get into things like insects or whales.
posted by Caravantea at 9:08 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by Caravantea at 9:08 AM PST - 24 comments
Baddest Guys on the Block: Real Estate Villains in Movies
Watched the movie Tekkon Kinkreet last night, and now want to see more movies where the villain is a real estate developer. Hollywood and foreign! [more inside]
Skeptics on experiencing a chakra energy exchange
A chakra worker friend performed an energy exchange with me yesterday. I'm not entirely skeptical about the chakra system, nor am I a total believer in having physical sensations caused by someone focusing their mental capacities on certain areas of you in a healing manner. Yet I distinctly felt a warm, tingling sensation directly on my stomach a few times during the exchange. I watched her perform this exchange with several others, and she appeared to 'experience' some of their stronger emotions, particularly those that were more negative. It seemed she didn't internalize any emotion, she merely trafficked/channeled it. I trust the sensation I felt, but can't explain it rationally.
If you've experienced sensations in different chakras, how would you describe it? And not to harp too much on HungryBear9562, but what does it mean?
Launching a Shopping Website
How do I determine how and how much to charge users who visit my website? [more inside]
This is the pits.
Owwww! My underarms are inflamed. Help! [more inside]
Where specifically in Brooklyn would be a good temporary residence for me?
Where specifically in Brooklyn would be a good temporary residence for me? [more inside]
Managing a photo library with two users on two PCs?
I've got a 65 Gb collection of photos on a NAS drive, and two users on two PCs. How do I manage it effectively? [more inside]
posted by almostwitty at 6:22 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by almostwitty at 6:22 AM PST - 4 comments
Help me find this candy from my childhood?
Growing up in Brooklyn in the 1990s, I enjoyed a lollipop primarily sold in Jewish groceries/delis. Can you tell me what it's called so that I may procure more? [more inside]
posted by litnerd at 6:07 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by litnerd at 6:07 AM PST - 13 comments
Keeping Track of Research Materials?
I've gotten a small grant to do undergraduate research (yay!), please help me keep all of my data and other information organized! [more inside]
posted by HopperFan at 5:57 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by HopperFan at 5:57 AM PST - 14 comments
Kid friendly spas in the Bay Area? Do such things exist?
Never fear: AskMeFi is here! Can anyone come to the rescue with referrals to kid-tolerant spas or very relaxing hotels/B&Bs within reasonable driving distance of the Bay Area? [more inside]
Is it OK to opt out of family spam?
Is a simple opt-out request generally unreasonable and/or inherently offensive, when the unsolicited Facebook message was sent by a family member? [more inside]
posted by christopherious at 1:37 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by christopherious at 1:37 AM PST - 23 comments
How to make new friends when you're all grown up?
Asking for mom: how do you get back out there and form close friendships/relationships after you've already settled down, raised a family, and devoted yourself to work? [more inside]
January 8
Looking for a personal time-management software with a calendar function
Looking for a personal time-management software with a calendar function [more inside]
Disabled Sleeper Seeks Advice
Help a narcoleptic get up for work in the morning! May be impossible. [more inside]
What are objective pronouns used with - direct or indirect objects?
When a sentence uses more than one object, how are objective pronouns used with them? Common sense would say that they are only relevant to the direct object, but what if I want to refer to the indirect object? Hardcore grammar-mining ahead! [more inside]
posted by Senza Volto at 10:53 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by Senza Volto at 10:53 PM PST - 21 comments
Programmable timer
I'm considering starting on the Couch-to-5k program. But I want a programmable stop-watch of some sort to help me out. [more inside]
Recommendations for a No-BS Chiropractor in San Francisco or Mountain View
Unfortunately, I think I need to see a chiropractor. Which I am unhappy about. But, nonetheless, I am looking for recommendations in San Francisco or Mountain View, California. I am by no means a special snowflake, but I do have some details inside. [more inside]
posted by twiggy32 at 9:28 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by twiggy32 at 9:28 PM PST - 10 comments
Like a white knight on a cold night
I'm looking for a heavy white hooded sweatshirt. [more inside]
What suggestions/hints/tips can you provide for Turkey travel?
I am attempting to plan a trip to Turkey in early September, with my little sister, for 2 weeks and have no idea what I'm doing. What suggestions/hints/tips can you provide? [more inside]
posted by nygma2001 at 8:57 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by nygma2001 at 8:57 PM PST - 13 comments
Why does my facial skin feel like waxy leather?
The skin on my face spontaneously started feeling tough and waxy to the touch. What could have caused this? [more inside]
posted by rachaelfaith at 8:48 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by rachaelfaith at 8:48 PM PST - 9 comments
choose your own adventure software
My son is making a "choose your own adventure" style website dealing with the Cuban missile crisis for his junior high history fair. Is there any free software that would make creating the story with multiple branches easier to do, that exports into html?
Good TV for watching movies online?
So Mr. Attackpanda and I haven't had a TV in several years, but we watch netflix all the time on my laptop. This is getting old and we'd like recommendations as to what to get. [more inside]
posted by Attackpanda at 7:36 PM PST - 30 comments
posted by Attackpanda at 7:36 PM PST - 30 comments
What causes weird food cravings?
What explanations are there for strong food cravings, other than pregnancy or PMS? Specifically, I am having out-of-control lemon cravings. [more inside]
Trying to find philosphical story about upgrading.
Trying to remember philosophical story about upgrading (story uses home furnishings) - something about a smoking jacket. [more inside]
posted by MPenguin at 6:57 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by MPenguin at 6:57 PM PST - 3 comments
The Last Picture Show
I just completed a ten-day Vipassana course and was able to undo knots I never expected to work and feel very much renewed to work for justice and compassion. I am continuing the practice and can now sit for about 1.25 hours without voluntarily reacting to sensations in and on my body. Recently, I have begun experiencing very intense talking in my head. Not "Me" talking, but more like visualizing being spoken to about a whole range of subjects I had never thought of. It is almost like watching a boring documentary, about milk production for example. If you practice Vipassana or other meditation, did you experience this and how long did you take to break out of it?
Great film thrillers?
The Oxford Murders was a really fun thriller to watch. Any other sleepers out there? [more inside]
Copy of Palin's takebackthe20.com website?
Did anybody download a copy of Palin's www.takebackthe20.com/candidates website before she took it down? [more inside]
posted by Eiwalker at 6:30 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Eiwalker at 6:30 PM PST - 8 comments
Do any graduate programs emphasize writing while teaching English grammar, literature, and Latin?
Is there any graduate program that emphasizes writing skills (in English) while providing a rigorous education in grammar, literature, and related languages (i.e. Latin), without focusing on literary criticism, but rather on writing itself? More after the jump. [more inside]
posted by Nebula at 6:16 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by Nebula at 6:16 PM PST - 17 comments
Philosophy I seek.
Looking for an introduction to philosophy book that is comprehensive and inclusive. [more inside]
Fibroid treatment options - decisions, decisions
Just got diagnosed with fibroids. I would like to hear from women who've decided on treatment options besides a hysterectomy, and how things panned out for them. [more inside]
the mysteries of bratwursts
We have some raw bratwursts from a local co-op. They look good but the casing looks kind of papery; the best I can describe is like thin reddish-colored newspaper; it tears like paper, but it's on the sausages tight. Do any bratwurst experts know what this might be? Does this have to be removed, and if so, at what stage?
Pattern-based coloring books from the 70s
As a kid in the 70s, I had a coloring book that had patterns instead of pictures. They were tesselations of some kind, maybe penrose tilings (I'm no expert) and filled the page. Coloring them in made different patterns more visible, etc. What was the book? [more inside]
posted by cloudscratcher at 5:45 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by cloudscratcher at 5:45 PM PST - 15 comments
Technology or Sports/Hobbies/Recreation?
Help me attach my iPhone 3GS to my body and then run around like a fool. (Armbands, waistbands, etc.) [more inside]
posted by chesty_a_arthur at 5:11 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by chesty_a_arthur at 5:11 PM PST - 12 comments
Can I fix how iTunes 10 is displaying the album artwork/info column?
In iTunes 10 (running on Windows XP), is there a way to get the album details displayed underneath the album artwork rather than to the right of it? [more inside]
How to get Facebook to reactivate my account?
Does anyone have any experience actually getting responses from Facebook customer support? My account has been disabled for almost a month and I've gotten no response. [more inside]
I need more art like this...
Looking for more sites like this one - [more inside]
Need Advice on Cruiser Bikes
I'm changing my commute from a one mile drive/ride to an eight mile drive/ride. I'm in terrible shape (good cardio, really, but wwwwaaaaayyyyy too heavy), but want to be able to bike a few days a week to the new office. So please give me advice on the best cruiser or commuter bikes for 2011! [more inside]
Angry Birds Drinking Game- Need Rules
Help me come up with rules for an Angry Birds drinking game-
Two people each with their own copy of angry birds- Both start at same level. I thought when you complete a level 1st you drink. That is as far as I have gotten. Wondering if someone has a bit more imagination out there.
Thanks!
posted by tgelston at 3:38 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by tgelston at 3:38 PM PST - 10 comments
The wedding gift for the couple that has everything?
The wedding gift for the couple that has everything? [more inside]
if you're hanging with your breath seeking peace
What's the protocol on randomly visiting a church? [more inside]
posted by b33j at 3:07 PM PST - 29 comments
posted by b33j at 3:07 PM PST - 29 comments
Snack Help
Help me remember the name of the most delicious snack food I've ever had [more inside]
posted by plungerjoke at 2:56 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by plungerjoke at 2:56 PM PST - 8 comments
How do I survive being unemployed
Being unemployed is bumming me out. Help me make sense of this. [more inside]
posted by Sal and Richard at 2:39 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Sal and Richard at 2:39 PM PST - 9 comments
Help me not be serial fish killer.
My Christmas present of a betta fish just died. What did I do wrong? [more inside]
I believe in Santa, but I don't believe in Jesus
Religion filter: I'm really trying to understand religion and why people regularly attend services. [more inside]
Help me reign in iTunes
Please help me reign in iTunes! I want iTunes to automatically organize almost all of my music into folders of its choosing, but I want to prevent it from organizing certain folders/albums of music that I have. Is there an easy way to do this that I'm missing? [more inside]
Picking a new computer to sync iPhone with while keeping everything.
Is there a possibility to jailbreak my iOS 4.0.2 iPhone without resetting it? Can I backup everything from my iPhone to my new computer and make it the new sync computer? [more inside]
posted by ihavearedcouch at 2:17 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by ihavearedcouch at 2:17 PM PST - 6 comments
Puck Puzzlements
Hockey questions: How do statisticians keep track of every single player's time on ice, as well as plus/minus, shots, takeaways, giveaways, secondary assists, etc? This question could also apply to other sports, eg basketball ("Wait, who got the assist on that shot?")
And how do coaches keep track of players' cumulative time on ice during the course of a game, and prevent tiring them near the end of it? [more inside]
posted by TheSecretDecoderRing at 2:09 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by TheSecretDecoderRing at 2:09 PM PST - 9 comments
How to store a nice cigar?
Positive movies about body image, body acceptance and beauty?
National Eating Disorders Week is coming up, and we're looking to hold a film screening at my college. What are some good (positive!) movies/documentaries that deal with body image, body acceptance and beauty ideals? [more inside]
Recommendations for an upscaling DVD player that will show 4:3 correctly?
I need an upscaling DVD player that displays 4:3 content correctly. [more inside]
What brand of sunglasses is Ellen wearing?
Can you help me identify the brand and model/style of the sunglasses Ellen Degeneres is wearing lately? [more inside]
posted by MT at 12:35 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by MT at 12:35 PM PST - 2 comments
Restoring iPhone contacts after backup mishap
Can my friend restore her iPhone contacts, after mistakenly syncing with the wrong iTunes backup? [more inside]
If Judt had written about World War I
Favorite/best popular history of WWI? Judt's "Postwar" blew me away. Would love to find its analogue re WW1, and seeking the advice of metafilterers to that end. Many thanks
Addicted to fizz
I'm looking for a travel mug or portable water bottle that will keep carbonated soda carbonated. I can't seem to find - or maybe recognize - one. [more inside]
posted by still_wears_a_hat at 11:52 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by still_wears_a_hat at 11:52 AM PST - 13 comments
CatBehaviorFilter: How do we deal with our cat's strange aggression towards my husband?
CatBehaviorFilter: How do we deal with our cat's strange aggression towards my husband? [more inside]
311 ignoring our complaints. What to do?
What to do if 311 is not responding? [more inside]
Drop-in ballet classes in or near Somerville, MA
I'm looking for drop-in ballet classes in the Somerville, MA area. [more inside]
posted by naoko at 11:13 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by naoko at 11:13 AM PST - 7 comments
Help me find an old comic book story similar to Black Swan, the movie.
A forgotten story in a comic book. Very close to Black Swan, the movie. Drawn with mostly dark panels about a ballerina. Help me find it, it's driving me crazy. [more inside]
What would Henry Higgins do?
What happened to the "the?"
As in "the Congo" or "the Ivory Coast" [more inside]
Is there a clear leader when it comes to picking a rescue CD?
What are some useful collections of utilities for troubleshooting a busted PC (memory checks, hard drive scans, windows key extraction, CPU stress tests)? [more inside]
posted by jsturgill at 10:21 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by jsturgill at 10:21 AM PST - 8 comments
What are the best physics labs and demos I should buy for my high schoolers?
Dear physics teachers, where do you get your best labs and demos? What do you love? [more inside]
Why does he hate raspberries?
Why does my dog hate raspberries? (The sound, not the fruit) [more inside]
posted by frwagon at 10:09 AM PST - 35 comments
posted by frwagon at 10:09 AM PST - 35 comments
The google, it does nothing!
I can't locate a Wittgenstein quote, something like: words have the meaning that we give them, and give them meaning with explanations, not definitions. [more inside]
Tina Turner wasn't in this one...
What was the film I saw about 15 years ago? Female lead in a Mad Max-esque dystopia. May have been on earth, maybe not. [more inside]
posted by Solomon at 9:39 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by Solomon at 9:39 AM PST - 19 comments
Can you recycle Teflon/nonstick coated cookware? 2011 Edition
My question has already been asked, but that was six years ago and I'm wondering what's changed since then. So: is there a good way to recycle nonstick cookware nowadays? [more inside]
Balloon wall 101/Suess decorating 201
Math skills for 300-level statistics?
I'm about to start a 300-level Statistics course, but my math skills are very rusty. How can I quickly rejuvenate my old skills? [more inside]
posted by double block and bleed at 8:49 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by double block and bleed at 8:49 AM PST - 6 comments
Costa Rica: Guanacaste or Tamarindo?
Costa Rica: Guanacaste or Tamarindo? [more inside]
Celiac meals that freeze well?
What are some good, sturdy (ie, freezable, or can be neglected in the fridge for a few days without quality suffering too much), gluten- and casein- free meals I can prepare and deliver to a friend with a new baby? [more inside]
posted by celilo at 8:09 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by celilo at 8:09 AM PST - 12 comments
Exercise clothes for men - what to wear to the gym?
Exercise clothes for men: Please help a complete newbie feel comfortable working out in a gym and on the trails. What should guys wear to work out? [more inside]
posted by trystero at 7:50 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by trystero at 7:50 AM PST - 18 comments
Help Me Send Flowers to San Francisco
I'd like to send flowers to someone in San Francisco who is having a hard time, and I don't have a lot of money. Any recommendations for a place that will either be affordable, or give me bang for my buck? [more inside]
How to buy e-reader in Chicago airport?
Can I buy an e-reader in or near Chicago O'Hare airport while transiting? [more inside]
posted by BobsterLobster at 7:25 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by BobsterLobster at 7:25 AM PST - 7 comments
The iMac drives the telly brilliantly - too brilliantly !
iMac is connected to the HD Telly but there are two issues ... [more inside]
posted by Mutant at 7:11 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Mutant at 7:11 AM PST - 6 comments
Ryokan, not Hadouken
Are mid/lower-priced ryokan (with kaiseki etc) worth it? And a bonus ryokan-related question! [more inside]
posted by smoke at 5:43 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by smoke at 5:43 AM PST - 10 comments
Baby bopping back and forth!
My nephew seems to have an affinity for music, more so than expected of an eleven-month old. How can we encourage him and help him develop musically? [more inside]
Whats that movie....
Trying to remember of the name of a British movie and its sequel (the second one set a few years after the first), came out around 5 years ago.
The director played one of the main characters and received a lot of attention and praise for the movies. [more inside]
posted by soymilk at 3:38 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by soymilk at 3:38 AM PST - 4 comments
help me find a medical tourism option in Southeast Asia
Where to go for medical tourism for foot problems (plantar fasciitis) preferably in Southeast Asia or the Pacific and sources to choose a provider. [more inside]
Getting everyone to tip the cleaners late for Christmas?
Yesterday at work our cleaners (a married couple) mentioned to me that they were the only cleaners on our site who hadn't received a tip for Christmas. I was really taken by surprise as I'd never even thought of tipping work cleaners but felt really guilty because if this was the done thing then they didn't deserve to be left out. I checked with someone else and found it was true, they were indeed the only ones not to receive a tip from the people they cleaned for (i.e. the office workers). [more inside]
pick a tax form, any tax form
You are irritating me!
I find myself getting more and more irritable with anonymous people in public -- their noises, delays, cell phone habits. Why is this happening? [more inside]
January 7
Brain teasers!
I have a job interview next week that will feature one round of brain teasers. Can you please point me to websites and books for help? Ideally they will have both strategies on how to think and actual examples.
Looking for more darkly comic memoirs/essays.
Help me find good books by comedians or about being a comedian! [more inside]
Computer Science students need a project- ideas, please?
Got any ideas for a senior design project for Computer Science students? [more inside]
Domain Name Game
Quick question...if I purchase a domain name (ie greaselightning.com) through Wordpress, can I transfer it to a different cms (?) in the future if i am not happy with wordpress' performance? For instance could I go to Joomla and take my name with me or does wordpresss somehow own it? This and any other tips you have for a new website creator/user would be greatly appreciated.
Script kiddie, cron job, or 'there's an app for that'?
After three years of Blogspot and Flickr, I'm finally moving to my very own unlimited storage, unlimited bandwidth servers. (Yes, I know that's not really unlimited, but that's not going to be a problem). The problem is that said photos are on blogspot and flickr, and there's 1,000+ posts with perhaps 5,000 photos. Tell me there's an automated way / script to bring everything under one roof...? [more inside]
posted by chrisinseoul at 10:14 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by chrisinseoul at 10:14 PM PST - 6 comments
Where can I read more about the Romanian Revolution in December 1989, and the events leading up to it?
Where can I read more about the Romanian Revolution in December 1989, and the events leading up to it? [more inside]
posted by lovableiago at 10:06 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by lovableiago at 10:06 PM PST - 10 comments
Showcasing websites in a print portfolio?
How can I capture my blog pages as images to import into InDesign? (Tryin' to create a portfolio here...) [more inside]
posted by pearl228 at 9:26 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by pearl228 at 9:26 PM PST - 6 comments
Where can I find good, professional smileys/emoticons?
Where can I find good, professional smileys/emoticons? [more inside]
If you like Metafilter you might enjoy Reddit.
Are there any sites that will recommend blogs based on ones that you already like?
I've seen this done for music, movies and books but I'd love one that told me, "If you like Mimi Smartypants you might like x, y or z"
posted by Bonzai at 8:31 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Bonzai at 8:31 PM PST - 6 comments
How do I tell my professor I have essentially "wasted" my extension due to psychological blocks?
"Now semester 3 for me starts next Monday and my paper is just as unfinished as it was three weeks ago. I spent over a good half of my break sitting in front of the computer screen crying, unable to write anything legitimate. I have no idea why, perhaps I just lack the confidence, but I kept feeling overwhelmed and would just sit there and cry.... Looking back I probably could have written it three or four times over, and I deeply, deeply, regret not just withdrawing... I did make progress, but it is nowhere near to being a finished paper. There is no way it can be finished by Monday, and at this point I just want it to go away and disappear." [more inside]
posted by lovecricket at 8:07 PM PST - 37 comments
posted by lovecricket at 8:07 PM PST - 37 comments
An arm clothed in white Samite...
Looking for similar choral music to "The Lady of the Lake" (slyt) from Rick Wakeman's "The Myths and Legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table". Moody, male voices (generally, but not necessarily exclusively), ominous and/or full of portent [more inside]
Stellar Spellers?
How can I make a spelling bee for a group of adult professionals the most fun ever? [more inside]
posted by TrarNoir at 7:50 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by TrarNoir at 7:50 PM PST - 22 comments
What are your tact hacks?
What are your tact hacks? [more inside]
Best free real-time voice changer?
Best free real-time voice changer? [more inside]
Do You Trust Me?
My Dell PC running Windows XP Professional boots itself at midnight. It only does this when it is connected to the internet. What is going on and how do I make it stop? [more inside]
posted by Ys at 6:58 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Ys at 6:58 PM PST - 7 comments
Don't want to feel this ripped?
Am I not resting long enough between workouts? [more inside]
posted by quodlibet at 6:56 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by quodlibet at 6:56 PM PST - 8 comments
Winners and Losers
Is it me, or this article, that's full of crap? [more inside]
Jim Halpert is not my idol.
What is it like to go from self-employed (with tremendous freedom) back to the corporate world? Am I forgetting why I left in the first place? Should I rent all the seasons of The Office to remind me? [more inside]
...she left something behind
My subletter left behind her vibrator when she moved to a nearby city, what do I do? [more inside]
Can you watch my stuff for a second? Or should I bring it with me?
What do you do with your stuff when you're working in a coffee shop all day and you have to pee? [more inside]
posted by obliquicity at 5:58 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by obliquicity at 5:58 PM PST - 22 comments
eBooks publishing model?
Publishing Industry aficionados: How does a copyrighted classic book become an eBook? [more inside]
posted by Tell Me No Lies at 5:33 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by Tell Me No Lies at 5:33 PM PST - 3 comments
Well you help us find this song? Yes, my love.
Old song about a nagging wife who gets it in the end? Yes, my love. [more inside]
posted by phredgreen at 5:22 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by phredgreen at 5:22 PM PST - 5 comments
Should I stay or should I go?
Is the drive on 95 to Georgetown in DC a thing to be feared? Any tips for a noob? [more inside]
Successful community oriented mixed-use architecture?
What are your suggestions for successful/interesting mixed-use architecture projects? Bonus points for ones in New York City. [more inside]
I want my old boss back
So a new guy I interviewed just got hired and - surprise! - I'll be reporting to him. He will report to my now-former boss, who I had a great relationship with. Please help me deal with my (possibly irrational) feelings of frustration. [more inside]
posted by ladybird at 4:32 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by ladybird at 4:32 PM PST - 21 comments
How to preserve travel memorabilia?
Looking for cool and unique ideas about what to do with tickets, boarding passes, photos, etc. from a trip. [more inside]
posted by reductiondesign at 3:50 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by reductiondesign at 3:50 PM PST - 12 comments
help me get into grad school!
Interested in graduate school (possibly in CS) but with lukewarm academic records and letter of rec. I also didn't major in CS. I'm already doing what most people recommend for someone in my position (work as a research assistant). What else can I do? Is this possible for me? [more inside]
Installing a Motherboard
No stand-off/riser screws came with my new PC case. Can I install the Motherboard without them? [more inside]
How much fish-based cat food is too much?
How much fish-based canned cat food is too much, for a cat who eats both dry and canned food? [more inside]
Punchline: And he had red hair!
Why do people think jokes about redheads are so darn hilarious? [more inside]
posted by KLF at 2:52 PM PST - 67 comments
posted by KLF at 2:52 PM PST - 67 comments
Biology for Dummies?
Looking for a resource to help me get a better layman's understanding of natural biology. [more inside]
Gift for a friend on an anniversary of loss
Gift ideas for a dear friend on the 3rd anniversary of a lost baby? [more inside]
posted by Zophi at 2:12 PM PST - 37 comments
posted by Zophi at 2:12 PM PST - 37 comments
Can an airline cancel a series of tickets due to a no show?
Airline "no show" cancellation filter: my friend and his family missed a flight last night from Montreal to London. The airline, British Airways, have told them that not only have they forfeited those tickets as a result, but also all the tickets on their numerous connecting flights. Is there anything they can do to salvage their tickets? [more inside]
posted by HopStopDon'tShop at 2:11 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by HopStopDon'tShop at 2:11 PM PST - 19 comments
I'm living a life of loneliness and despair. Can I prevent it from becoming permanent?
I'm living a life of loneliness and despair. Can I prevent it from becoming permanent? [more inside]
Best Elena Kagan Hearing Highlights?
Where's the best Elena Kagan confirmation hearings highlights reel? A law prof wants to show some of the hearings in class for his students. Is there a good 10-30 minute video that captures some of the legal and humorous highlights out there? I've been googling but there's so many options that I wondered if anyone else had some they liked. Bonus points if said video can be written to DVD.
What e-reader should I buy?
I am a student in Canada - what ereader is right for me? [more inside]
How much should my fictional hacker charge to deactivate a government tracking device?
How much should my fictional hacker charge to deactivate a tracking device? [more inside]
posted by baronessa at 1:24 PM PST - 31 comments
posted by baronessa at 1:24 PM PST - 31 comments
Confronting Recruiting Agency About Shady Practices
I applied to an ad for a contract position with an organization in my city that I've wanting to learn more about. So far I've had one positive phone interview with the project manager, but the more I deal with the recruiter, the more I'm concerned about the firm using deceptive methods. Is it worth it to call up the headquarters of this firm to voice my concerns? [more inside]
posted by gov_moonbeam at 1:24 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by gov_moonbeam at 1:24 PM PST - 7 comments
Free or really low cost CPR certification classes in NY metro area?
Does anyone know where to get FREE Red Cross CPR certification in NYC/NY metro area? [more inside]
Good resources for learning about new and upcoming non-fiction about the internet?
What are some good resources for finding out about recent/new/upcoming non-fiction books that discuss the web or the internet? [more inside]
Are there any good 'junior versions' of Metafilter?
Are there any good 'junior versions' of Metafilter? [more inside]
posted by stinkycheese at 1:02 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by stinkycheese at 1:02 PM PST - 14 comments
Low-end 3D software for Mac
Is Carrara 8 pretty good 3D software for a sub-$200 budget? [more inside]
How do I Harvard reference a book review in an academic journal?
How do I Harvard reference a book review in an academic journal?
Selling domains in 2011. Easy or worrisome? Help me say yes.
So someone has offered to buy a set of com/org/net domains from me. I have no real objections to selling, and my only concerns really are being sure that I get the money (and am not being scammed) and that the buyer in't an agent of a multinational corporation buying for a song to use for the next Amazon.com/google.com/flooz.com. What are my next steps? [more inside]
posted by sherman at 12:21 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by sherman at 12:21 PM PST - 7 comments
"friends +"
whats your 'friends with benefits' experience? do you recommend it? [more inside]
Stud or Dud?
BicycleFilter: I have a Cannondale ST600 with fenders and (currently) 700x28c tires. I want to put on 700x38c studded tires. Will they fit? [more inside]
Monolingual no more
I've been doing LAMP web development for about ten years. I'd like to learn a new language to diversify my skills. What language should I choose? [more inside]
Mad Woman, [Sad] Woman, That's Just Who You Are
How do I deal with my depressed coworker? I work with a woman who is nearing her 70s and she the most depressing person I know. She has a very negative attitude about everything. Talking to her depresses me! Bonus follow-up question about losing a child and grief. [more inside]
posted by jenlovesponies at 11:59 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by jenlovesponies at 11:59 AM PST - 19 comments
Stripped Down Logos
A few weeks before Starbucks revealed its new logo, I stumbled across a website that provided several examples of famous logos that had been similarly stripped down... I think this was merely an exercise by a graphic designer.
Anyone know the link to this page? [more inside]
posted by Unsomnambulist at 11:38 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by Unsomnambulist at 11:38 AM PST - 8 comments
Help resizing a pdf
Advice on resizing a pdf. [more inside]
posted by a womble is an active kind of sloth at 11:38 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by a womble is an active kind of sloth at 11:38 AM PST - 10 comments
Tik Tok is a sad song??
Recommendations for acoustic covers of pop songs that add emotion? [more inside]
Help me help my husband dance with me!
One of my greatest wishes in life would be to swing dance/jitterbug/jive etc. with my husband. I used to swing dance a lot with friends and at dances, and now I've got my sights set on the jitterbug, lindyhop, and Jive.
HOWEVER. My husband, bless his heart, has NO sense of rhythm. [more inside]
How to choose a Montessori school
What should I look for, and what questions should I ask, when touring a Montessori school? [more inside]
posted by not that girl at 11:29 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by not that girl at 11:29 AM PST - 6 comments
Snarky blogs on-the-go?
Help me further my guilty, snarky pleasure 2.0: Kindle Edition [more inside]
Need help choosing message board software
Seeking advice about setting up a message board. [more inside]
posted by DMelanogaster at 11:21 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by DMelanogaster at 11:21 AM PST - 5 comments
FOREX quandary
Problems with AvaFX (online forex trading) software download. [more inside]
How do I survive surviving?
I'm a childhood sexual abuse survivor who is not really surviving right now. I need help with a whole bunch of things, and after reading this, I decided I'd query AskMe to see what resources are available. [more inside]
How can I make my bike ride harder while staying indoors, saving cash, and not missing TV chatter?
Is there any way to increase the workout difficulty or decrease the noise from a hand-me-down air-resistance based exercise bike? [more inside]
posted by RolandOfEld at 10:46 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by RolandOfEld at 10:46 AM PST - 9 comments
Psychological barriers to sexuality
I have some friends who have had blocks in realizing their sexualities and I'm wondering what the cause of it is. I can't seem to find much information on this topic anywhere else. [more inside]
What do you do when someone with an attachment disorder attaches to you?
I met someone online who became obsessed with me and I need to know how safe I am and what to do next. [more inside]
Please recommend a therapist
I'm looking for recommendations for a gay/gay-friendly therapist in the Northern Virginia area who has experience with alcohol abuse and alcoholism. I'm attending AA meetings to help with the continuing sobriety, but I really think I would benefit from some additional therapy. Thank you. (The gay/gay-friendly is in there because I don't want any chance of homophobia or blaming my problems on being gay)
Need something to do
I would like some suggestions on productive things I could be doing while on a short commute to and from work. Details next. [more inside]
Please do not feed the DVD player
How do I replace a 2005 Chrysler Town & Country's DVD player without spending obscene amounts of money? [more inside]
posted by ehamiter at 9:37 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by ehamiter at 9:37 AM PST - 7 comments
help me move on.
How can I psychologically process being mugged, and move on? [more inside]
how to find a cleaning service/personal helper remotely
Can you recommend a cleaning service or personal helper for a couple with a new baby in Albuquerque, NM? [more inside]
posted by canine epigram at 8:48 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by canine epigram at 8:48 AM PST - 3 comments
Why is Boba Fett so popular?
Why is Boba Fett's popularity so disproportional to his screen time?
artificial insemination after death?
Is it legally and medically possible to set up something in a living will so that the surviving spouse can harvest eggs/sperm from the comatose spouse in order to (potentially) produce a child later? Plus bonus living will questions inside. [more inside]
Is extended breastfeeding likely protective against MS?
I just found a study from the '70s that suggests that extended breastfeeding can be protective against MS because it promotes healthy myelinization. My husband has MS, so should I breastfeed our children longer? To what age? Are there any studies about breastmilk and REmyelinization? i.e., Is there any benefit to my husband partaking of a breastmilk tonic while we have it in production? [more inside]
Great (or even just good) iPhone app for podcasts?
What's a decent iPhone app for downloading/listening to podcasts? I'm trying to avoid syncing it to iTunes every time I want to get new podcasts, so I'd like to use this app to subscribe to one and let me know when new episodes are available (that's the important part), listen to them, and delete them. Didn't find much of anything in the AskMeFi archives except a reference to Podcaster, but does anyone have any personal recommendations? Free or not-free. Thanks!
Zulu - Final Attack
In the final attack of the film Zulu British soliders line up in three ranks. Whilst the first rank fires the second rank reloads their rifles, etc. Does this technique have a name? Video here.
posted by nam3d at 8:14 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by nam3d at 8:14 AM PST - 6 comments
A New Hope
What is a good age for a child to watch Star Wars for the first time?
The trail is cold
How can I find a formar business contact with a common name? [more inside]
2011 -- what did I ever do to you?
OTC remedies for what seems like a bout of laryngitis? [more inside]
How to convert a dictionary in XML format to a text file for use in a flashcard program?
I use Anki as a flashcard program to learn languages. I have an XML file of an open source English-Swedish dictionary. I'd like to turn this file into a text file that Anki can import.
I know nothing about XML files (I don't even quite know what to open it with. OSX tries to use Adobe Illustrator, but surely that can't be right?). Is there any way to do this more or less easily? [more inside]
posted by snoogles at 7:15 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by snoogles at 7:15 AM PST - 12 comments
iPhone 4 upgrade questions.
Ok I can't stand it anymore I must have an iPhone 4! I want to buy a used one and I have several questions inside. [more inside]
Does State Farm Want to Take Over the World!?
So, anyone seen the new State Farm commercials? The recent series stars a mid-30 something guy either walking into a coffee shop, browsing a news stand, waiting by the curb in a city where a server brings him his....coffee.....and some other ones... [more inside]
posted by TeachTheDead at 6:34 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by TeachTheDead at 6:34 AM PST - 19 comments
Dublin to Paris
Looking for a way to get from Dublin to Paris at the end of June. Is flying the cheapest and easiest way? I'm partial to taking a ferry/bus/train if this would be easier. It will be a one way trip. Thanks!
posted by Breo at 5:45 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Breo at 5:45 AM PST - 9 comments
What is a coldwater flat?
What is meant by the term "coldwater flat" or "coldwater apartment"? [more inside]
posted by Ike_Arumba at 5:38 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Ike_Arumba at 5:38 AM PST - 10 comments
Have changes been made in the last year or so that make getting health insurance any easier?
Have changes been made in the last year or so that make getting health insurance any easier? [more inside]
Name the glue
UK Glue ID filter. Triangular, transluscent plastic bottle, red nozzle used for direct spreading. Glue itself brown/clear. [more inside]
Visualize this.
Your recommendations, please, for network visualization software that's available online for free (or for a small fee). [more inside]
posted by lapsangsouchong at 3:39 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by lapsangsouchong at 3:39 AM PST - 5 comments
Diss question
When did the word "diss" pass into popular/mainstream usage (either in the US or Australia)? [more inside]
posted by crossoverman at 2:48 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by crossoverman at 2:48 AM PST - 18 comments
Accommodation in Delhi
I'm looking for accommodation for 2-3 months in Delhi. [more inside]
posted by gravelshoes at 2:28 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by gravelshoes at 2:28 AM PST - 4 comments
January 6
lubuntu? xubuntu? opensuse? aargh
Linuxfilter: I need to run a linux distro -- any one -- via vmware player on an ancient laptop running XP. Please recommend! [more inside]
posted by swimmingly at 10:58 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by swimmingly at 10:58 PM PST - 13 comments
I thought iThings were supposed to be super easy to use?
iPod Touch: I'm overwhelmed, please help me... [more inside]
flat footed exercise n00b needs help!
Wii Fit and fallen arches/flat feet/plantar fasciitis. Will shoes kill my poor balance board? [more inside]
I know I'm a good person, so why do I tell myself I'm not?
I've had two events, both of which happened years ago, in which there was a misunderstanding that caused someone else to think I'm a bad person and/or had bad intentions. Even though I know what was going on, I keep telling myself I'm a bad person because of them.
I only think of them every few months or so, but for some reason I'm feeling worse as time goes on. How do I stop feeling so terrible? [more inside]
When an architect sits down to say, "this is what architecture should be about."
Help Me Assemble an Architectural Reading List Filter: looking for written works by notable architects which are intended as introductions to or overviews of the 'proper' practice of architecture, as the author sees it. [more inside]
posted by brightghost at 9:31 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by brightghost at 9:31 PM PST - 15 comments
I Want Your Other Eye Movie Reference
I need help identifying a movie or TV show I saw as a child. It was sometime in the early to mid 80's, on late night, network tv, may have involved some kind of martial arts or Chuck Norris style badassery, and the most important detail that has disturbed me for the longest time was a scene where the protagonist faces off with the bad guys and the main bad guy gets all creepy and says something like "I want your other eye." Sketchy details below. [more inside]
Bad taste in my mouth?
I want to scroll my novel across my screen like a LED sign.
I need a computer program that can take the text of my novel and scroll it across the laptop screen like one of those LED ticker scrolling signs in Times Square. [more inside]
posted by Sully at 9:05 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Sully at 9:05 PM PST - 5 comments
Fine jewelry in saltwater / chlorinated water?
Fine jewelry: do you take yours off every time you enter a swimming pool / hot tub / ocean? [more inside]
posted by sparrows at 8:52 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by sparrows at 8:52 PM PST - 25 comments
Facebook Novice: Why is my long-lost ex contacting me now?
I am just wondering why would an ex ask to befriend you when you haven't spoken in over 10 years? This happened to me today and I am confused. [more inside]
Foreign exchange in Sao Paulo
Should I go on foreign exchange in Sao Paulo? [more inside]
posted by barbudo at 8:35 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by barbudo at 8:35 PM PST - 11 comments
How do I make my wireless routers get along?
Calling all network nerds: How do I make my WRT54G2 (w/ DD-WRT) talk to my Tenda W268R? [more inside]
posted by richrad at 8:26 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by richrad at 8:26 PM PST - 3 comments
Communities based around Free Online Classes
Are there any iTunesU/Open Courseware communities or Forums? [more inside]
Help me fix my faucet.
How can I fix my tub/shower faucet permanently? Details and pics inside... [more inside]
posted by mkdg at 7:59 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by mkdg at 7:59 PM PST - 7 comments
Help me remember this Disney Channel Movie, with a thunderstorm and a hospital!
Help me remember this Disney Channel Movie, with a thunderstorm and a hospital! [more inside]
posted by chocolatemilkshakes at 7:39 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by chocolatemilkshakes at 7:39 PM PST - 7 comments
One cat or two?
Hey Babe, I got Matsui
How do I find in hardcore fantasy baseball leagues to join in my area (Dallas)? [more inside]
West Elm Blueprint
Searching for the source of the blueprint (?) on page 18 of the January West Elm catalog. (sorry for the atrocious image quality). [more inside]
In Soviet Russia, language learns you.
What is the best russian language school for english speakers in St. Petersburg? [more inside]
Discharges and security clearance in Canada
What effect will a conditional discharge, completed and expunged from my record, have on my ability to work as a contractor for a Canadian government agency? [more inside]
Freaking out about possibly contracting herpes. Not so appetizing details inside.
Could I have herpes? [more inside]
If you don't use the dishwasher you are going to DIE!!!
Dishwasher vs Washing Dishes By Hand -- Which is better and/or safer? [more inside]
posted by buckaroo_benzai at 6:32 PM PST - 37 comments
posted by buckaroo_benzai at 6:32 PM PST - 37 comments
Toddy, you my only friend
What tips, tricks, brewing methods and recipes do you have for making cold-brewed coffee (aka Toddy)? [more inside]
posted by jameslavelle3 at 6:28 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by jameslavelle3 at 6:28 PM PST - 7 comments
How can I fix my seemingly-broken attention span?
What are some good tips for improving my attention span? [more inside]
How to start a jobsearch?
How should I start a "real" job search without being overwhelmed? [more inside]
UK Skins in the US
How can I watch the new UK season of Skins in the US? [more inside]
We're three leagues from Dinosaur Barbeque, sir!
Where can I buy an astrolabe in New York City? [more inside]
It seems so desperate!
I've recently (sadly, I might say) started watching Storage Wars on A & E. Outside of the slightly gameshow aspect of the program, can anyone tell me anything about buying and flipping defaulted storage units? It seems fascinating beyond the trashy staged feel of the TV show.
posted by codacorolla at 5:13 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by codacorolla at 5:13 PM PST - 15 comments
stop me before I hurt someone
Books/movies with a character who pre-emptively takes steps to prevent himself from hurting the people around him? [more inside]
Help me miss my son productively.
Please help me deal with the emotional fallout now that my son has moved out. [more inside]
Friendship dilemma: What to do?
I need advice about a friendship [more inside]
How to get wireless to a distant room?
We need help extending a wired network via wireless to a distant office room. Which devices should we use to get this done? [more inside]
Morning headaches?
Why am I waking up with a headache almost every day? [more inside]
posted by edguardo at 4:16 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by edguardo at 4:16 PM PST - 24 comments
I've pretty much got the tea thing down...
Help me and my boyfriend move to London! Or tell us it's totally not possible. Super special snowflake details inside. [more inside]
posted by shesdeadimalive at 4:12 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by shesdeadimalive at 4:12 PM PST - 18 comments
How long did it take to implement DADT?
I'm curious: how long did it take to implement DADT? [more inside]
posted by sbutler at 4:01 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by sbutler at 4:01 PM PST - 5 comments
What kind of tomatoes should I grow?
Gardeners! Help me narrow down what three varieties of tomato to grow on my tiny urban deck. [more inside]
posted by CunningLinguist at 3:43 PM PST - 35 comments
posted by CunningLinguist at 3:43 PM PST - 35 comments
What can I do with an Economics and Government degree?
I'm currently a Harvard undergrad majoring in Economics and minoring in Government and I am still somewhat unsure of what career paths to pursue after college. The typical route for others like me is of course ibanking or consulting I was wondering what other options for work right out of college are out there, or what some good resources are to research those options. Additionally, I was considering pursuing a Masters in Economics and was wondering whether that is a worthwhile pursuit, or whether its simply better to get a PhD or not bother at all. Thanks. [more inside]
Mozilla Firefox toolbar to play mp3 (*.pls) webradio?
Mozilla Firefox toolbar to play mp3 (*.pls) webradio? [more inside]
posted by tvdveer at 3:38 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by tvdveer at 3:38 PM PST - 3 comments
That Navy Pea Coat site and Where to Buy the BEST!
I am wanting to find an official Navy pea coat. I had recently seen a site that had the history of the pea coat with different time periods and button count. Unfortunately, I cannot find it. If anyone can recommend a place that I could order one of high quality online and/or miraculously knows the site (with the photos from past to present) I am talking about, let me know. I know there are plenty of Army/Navy websites but I don't know which are the better ones to purchase such a coat.
posted by snap_dragon at 3:06 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by snap_dragon at 3:06 PM PST - 8 comments
Wireless sound for all...
I want to replace my current, cheap, crappy surround sound system. However, there are a number of components that need to be addressed to satisfy me. [more inside]
AudioMagazine
Is anyone doing audiobooks for magazine and web articles? If not, why not? I wouldn't mind being able to hear a Malcolm Gladwell article read to me while I am on my commute or on a run. Are there any services that offer this? I haven't been able to find any, and I am wondering why. Copyright? No market? If I wanted to start a audiobook company what are my obstacles?
Who will take my wine bottle and make me a candle?
I need help finding a company that takes your existing wine bottle and turns it into a pillar candle by cutting off the top and pouring a candle into it. I believe it was in OR or WA. [more inside]
posted by bq at 2:34 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by bq at 2:34 PM PST - 6 comments
Surf Music from India?
Where can I find surf music covers from India? [more inside]
living with clutter when it's not yours
How do you live with your partner's clutter? [more inside]
Hacking Whole Foods?
Hacking Whole Foods: Give me your best suggestions and tips for finding LOW-priced options at Whole Foods that are not available in typical, mainstream chain grocery stores. [more inside]
advice for soon to be expat in Sydney
Please give me advice for traveling to and living/working in Sydney. [more inside]
Public & private
Can you think of some common examples where a municipality promotes a private business in return for a benefit to residents? [more inside]
posted by paulina961 at 1:01 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by paulina961 at 1:01 PM PST - 9 comments
Help me see when my contacts won't!
Help me convert my contact prescription into a glasses prescription! [more inside]
Definitive Textbooks (Engineering)
Can other engineers out there recommend definitive textbooks from their disciplines and specific fields? [more inside]
Train me please
So what does "train-the-trainer" really mean anyway? [more inside]
posted by RajahKing at 12:23 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by RajahKing at 12:23 PM PST - 23 comments
What was that movie about the submarine with the hole in it?
Trying to remember the name of an old movie about a small submarine with an open bottom. [more inside]
How to look at a map and know the date it was created?
How do you look at an atlas and derive the date it was created quickly? [more inside]
posted by Felex at 12:15 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by Felex at 12:15 PM PST - 2 comments
Too much, or just right?
Yesterday, I stepped up the intensity of my near-daily workout, and I'm really feeling it. I was ravenous all day yesterday, and particularly ravenous for the kinds of high-carb high-fat foods I've worked so hard to cut out of my diet. Also, I was very brain-tired; I was foggy and had trouble concentrating all day. Are these post-workout effects a sign of overdoing it, or of doing it right? [more inside]
posted by KathrynT at 12:11 PM PST - 34 comments
posted by KathrynT at 12:11 PM PST - 34 comments
It's still just as cold in the kitchen, only a smelly cold
I live in an old apartment with radiators. Pipe in kitchen (radiator has been removed, heated pipe remains) has a leaky valve that smells awful. Can someone take a look at these pictures and tell me if there is anything I can do to cover the leaky bit and reduce the smell? [more inside]
fonts for low-vision?
Best fonts for a large print letter for reader with macular degeneration [more inside]
Escaped in the nick of tine!
Pulpfilter: Trying to find a story (possibly Doc Savage?) involving the protagonist buried up to his head and given only a fork-full of water/day to survive. [more inside]
posted by swashedbuckles at 11:28 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by swashedbuckles at 11:28 AM PST - 4 comments
Selling zipped files
How do I sell a large zipped file on the Web? [more inside]
Need something to press a lot of almonds with.
Food Manufacturing equipment - need a device for a specific purpose. [more inside]
Should we move to Galveston, TX?
Should we move to Galveston, Texas? SO and I burned out on living in cold, expensive town in the Mountain West. We miss the Gulf and its beaches terribly and are attracted to Galveston's cheap cost of living and the fact that we could drive there in one very, very long day. But what's the job scene like? We have experience in construction, landscaping, administrative support and corporate research. Early 30s here. Is this a bad idea? A potentially good one?
Some advice, and a shovel, would be handy (re: student loans)
Can you help me figure out what to do with my student loans? Payments are due next month and I have no clue what to do next. [more inside]
Windows7 to Mac music files
How do I get my music files from an external hard drive formatted for my Windows7 PC to another external hard drive to be played through our Mac Book Pro? [more inside]
Urine makes my feet sticky
My beloved 12 year old mini dachshund has suddenly developed incontinence. I've got the medical issues covered but I'm having trouble with the clean-up. [more inside]
ice skating lessons needed
How can I learn to ice skate? [more inside]
My iPad deserves / art that comes in thirds.
Hi there MeFi/I ask, prithee/recommend to me/art that divides in three. [more inside]
posted by Shepherd at 10:17 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by Shepherd at 10:17 AM PST - 12 comments
Looking for information on Annette Messager's piece The Boarders.
Can anyone help me find any documentaries/interviews/lectures/texts about the french artist Annette Messager, more specifically her 1971-1972 work The Boarders? [more inside]
Very painful corn on inside of little toe ..help
Broke my foot 2 years ago - seems like the gait has been altered and now my shoes don't fit as well and pressure started being put on my baby toe right on the inside between that toe and the adjacent one and a small corn has developed making every step excruciating.
So I went to get one of those silicone inserts and it's helping somewhat. Also got new shoes. But now what? Will the corn disappear by itself? Is there anything that's not hyper-toxic that I can use on it to hasten the healing? I can't afford to go to a podiatrist right now - so anything that is suggested has to take this into consideration.
posted by watercarrier at 9:38 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by watercarrier at 9:38 AM PST - 7 comments
Deeply tired of having cold sores
I've had cold sores on my lips for more than two months, even on antivirals. Please help me get rid of them. [more inside]
iTunes: What's a low WTF way to write scripts for questions like "What songs are only on my iPod"?
Specifically: How can I write a script to find out what songs are on my iPod that aren't in my MacBook iTunes library? And, more generally: What's a convenient and low-WTF scripting languge/library/bridge for iTunes/mp3 scripting needs on OS X? [more inside]
I don't know what I'm capable of!
Help me with that very important Networking question: "What kind of work are you looking for?" [more inside]
Disable Firefox right-click on Gmail
I would like disable Firefox right-click on Gmail.(for pleasant mail-preview)
What is the best solution ?
Where can I find a good web builder/designer to help me upgrade my blog?
I plan on converting my personal blog into a commercial one, but I don’t know much about web design & development. Once I define exactly the specifics, I intend to post a listing on MeFiJob, but studying the archives there, it seems that not many people are using it. So where else can I search for a reliable professional? [more inside]
Looking for a WordPress theme
Can anyone help me locate a WordPress 3 theme with a look similar to this, please? http://philosophy.berkeley.edu/people/faculty (spare, academic, easy navigation, left sidebar, etc.).
Hosted surveys?
Best free or paid hosted survey service? [more inside]
Resiny to move and mate in three
I am an intermediate/ advanced beginner chess player. How can I best improve? And what software, if any, should I buy? [more inside]
Kafka-Esque world of Google Help is driving me nuts
How do I get (any) support for Google Places bulk uploads? [more inside]
Great brunch/lunch spot in Charleston, SC?
Great brunch/lunch spot in Charleston, SC? [more inside]
The best Todo App for the Ipad.
Best Todo App for GTD on the Ipad? Omnifocus? Nozbe? 2 do? (specifically for writing organization but general opinions welcome and appreciated.) [more inside]
How do I find the sweet spot at the intersection of speedy and spiffy?
I would really appreciate any assistance in establishing a workflow for scanning images from the books I have piled on my desk as I prepare a series of "slide lectures" for an art history class I will be teaching from April. I'm sure there are AskMefites out there who are experienced enough to be doing this kind of thing in their sleep; I'd love to hear from you! Any help is appreciated! [more inside]
Help me better understand Buddhism, interconnectedness and consciousness
Can you help me understand a little more about Buddhism so I can enjoy both sides of the discussion in a particular book? [more inside]
posted by studentbaker at 7:08 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by studentbaker at 7:08 AM PST - 14 comments
Mazanillo, Costa Rica?
Whats the vibe like in Manzanillo, Costa Rica (Nicoya)? [more inside]
In or out of hot water?
Exchanging a water heater with previous home-owner to avoid loan on unit, am I opening myself up to trouble later? [more inside]
Cook's Illustrated/America's Test Kitchen: Which book(s) to buy?
Help me decide which cookbook(s) by Cook's Illustrated and/or America's Test Kitchen to buy. Too much consumer choice has left me paralyzed! [more inside]
My Mother-in-Law is Deaf
Can the metafilter community help me get my deaf mother-in-law to see an ear doctor? [more inside]
Döner south of Boston?
Does anyone know where, south of Boston, I can get a passable fresh-off-the-spit döner kebab sandwich? [more inside]
Shouldn't 3G speed be 3G speed regardless of the device?
When do device capabilities determine 3G possibilities?
I have two 3G devices, one is consistently nearly 2.5x faster than the other. Is this normal, or is something wrong? [more inside]
posted by bricksNmortar at 6:21 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by bricksNmortar at 6:21 AM PST - 12 comments
Monsatano
How do I boycott Monsanto? [more inside]
Good freshwater pet for kids.
What would be a good low maintenance freshwater fish that would thrive in a 2 gallon kids aquarium with a bubbler but no heater? [more inside]
posted by boby at 5:37 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by boby at 5:37 AM PST - 17 comments
Book Recs for the Nutritionally-Confused
Book-rec-filter: I'm looking for a book for a friend, who has been a whole list of multivitamins, prescriptions and nutritional supplements for her condition. She is worried about several things: the effectiveness of taking all at once, whether taking them might cancel each other out, and whether the timing of taking these supplements would be an issue. Is there is a book out there that discusses this? [more inside]
posted by moiraine at 5:32 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by moiraine at 5:32 AM PST - 10 comments
Does anyone remember this old advertisement?
Wicked long shot, but I would like to identify a 15-year-old infomercial because it brought me so much joy. It featured a man in a dance club selling some mysterious service. [more inside]
posted by Mayor Curley at 4:42 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by Mayor Curley at 4:42 AM PST - 7 comments
HP 35s a good choice for Mechanical Engineering student?
I'm in my second year and so far my cheap little TI 30xIIs has worked fine for me, but my DC Circuits professor told the class that using the TI 30xIIs is cumbersome compared to the HP 35s for some material later in the semester. He said he highly recommends purchasing an HP 35s. I'm willing to spend the $50, but he's an Electrical Engineer teaching electrical classes. Would the HP 35s be good for me as a mechanical student?
posted by atm at 4:28 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by atm at 4:28 AM PST - 10 comments
Would you tell them?
I am part of a team submitting a proposal for an 18 month grant. I will have a central role in the project. Here's the catch: my partner is up for a job in a different city. It's no sure thing, but is becoming a real possibility. [more inside]
Using Amazon.com from South Korea
Can I order books and CD's from Amazon.com to be sent to my home in Korea, but using a US-based debit card? [more inside]
posted by bardic at 12:51 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by bardic at 12:51 AM PST - 7 comments
January 5
Science is all LIES
How do I gently but firmly steer a very misguided 14-year-old to respect science? I'm not a teacher, but I am in a mentoring role and feel I owe it to her to try. [more inside]
posted by AnOrigamiLife at 11:31 PM PST - 51 comments
posted by AnOrigamiLife at 11:31 PM PST - 51 comments
Delaying tactics for fellowship acceptance?
How should I determine whether to accept fellowship offers on very different time frames? [more inside]
AutoCAD Monkey Substitute
AutoCAD 2010 - Batch Insert a block into multiple drawings [more inside]
posted by defcom1 at 10:31 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by defcom1 at 10:31 PM PST - 4 comments
Don Draper's drink glasses?
Need help finding the glasses found in Don's office in Mad Men (as seen on the season 3 dvd/blu ray cover here and here).
Just want to buy them, assume similarity with these glasses, not price, is the priority.
posted by Patbon at 9:53 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Patbon at 9:53 PM PST - 5 comments
I was feeling insecure, you might not love me anymore
Having a minor freak out about identity theft, and looking for advice on making sure all my online information is as secure as possible. [more inside]
Celebrity costume conundrum
A friend of my partner has decided to have a celebrity-theme fancy dress party for her birthday. Help me – a short, round, very non-celebrity looking lady – come up with some sort of costume. [more inside]
posted by t0astie at 8:43 PM PST - 31 comments
posted by t0astie at 8:43 PM PST - 31 comments
Mexican Coke in Boston?
Where can I find Mexican Coke in Boston? [more inside]
Troubleshoot black screen & cursor Windows 7 installation
Fresh install of Win 7 HP passes flag logo animation but stops at black screen with moveable cursor. Troubleshooting help? [more inside]
I have virtually nothing to list on a resume
I have virtually nothing to list on a resume. Please help! [more inside]
posted by shoreline at 7:48 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by shoreline at 7:48 PM PST - 12 comments
I have a beef with my teef.
Can anyone recommend a dentist in Matamoros, Mexico? Is it a good place for dental work? Details inside. [more inside]
posted by pantsonfire at 7:31 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by pantsonfire at 7:31 PM PST - 13 comments
How do temporal artery thermometers work?
How do temporal artery thermometers work? [more inside]
posted by IndigoRain at 7:29 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by IndigoRain at 7:29 PM PST - 3 comments
Gardening Solo
Gardening solo for the first time. What's a 30 year old woman to do to prepare for Spring? [more inside]
KitchenAid Professional stand mixer repair - DIY or professionals only?
Ever repaired a KitchenAid stand mixer yourself? Or know a good place to get one repaired in Cleveland? [more inside]
recipe for calpis sour?
Can I approximate Calpis Sour in the US? [more inside]
What is this strange vintage lamp?
What is this cool and yet weird vintage lamp? I found it at an estate sale, and can't place exactly what it even is. White orb surrounded by a black wooden band. [more inside]
How to tactfully respond to "Duh!!!" IT questions when I go out of my way to fix them?
I work fixing computers for a living. Sometimes an end-user breaks something and when I answer the "What did I do?" question, I have a special ability to be rather condescending and make they feel stupid. I don't want this and want to be approachable. How can I learn to change my approach in answers? [more inside]
posted by MeProxy at 6:42 PM PST - 48 comments
posted by MeProxy at 6:42 PM PST - 48 comments
commercial VPN host?
I'm retiring soon (Yay!) and will probably lose access to my current employer's vpn host (boohoo). Are there commercial vpn hosts available? Would I want to use one? [more inside]
posted by qurlyjoe at 6:13 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by qurlyjoe at 6:13 PM PST - 7 comments
Optional defensive driving courses
Are online defensive driving courses worth it? [more inside]
I don't know what it's called but I want it
What is the term for a shabby looking car that is tricked out like a muscle car underneath?
Not So Superglue
Is superglue not as good as it used to be? When I was a teenager in the 70s I used to make models of polyhedra using just toothpicks and superglue. I have been trying to recreate those recently and having no luck. I am holding two toothpick ends together as still as I can for 30-60 seconds and getting nothing. [more inside]
posted by bitslayer at 5:58 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by bitslayer at 5:58 PM PST - 12 comments
Why do all my valve amps keep breaking?
Why do all my valve amps keep breaking? [more inside]
posted by rinsemedown at 5:54 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by rinsemedown at 5:54 PM PST - 7 comments
Humidifier doesn't blow....and that's bad.
I have a Kenmore console humidifier. Recently it's become unable to blow in any setting but the 'low' one. I've tried changing the filter but that didn't work. Any ideas from the fixy-oriented on things I could try?
Where and how can I get tested for sterility in New York?
Where and how can I get tested for sterility in New York City? [more inside]
I just want my eyelids to stop swelling
Galveston beaches in February?
My husband and I are considering driving from Chicago to Galveston, TX next month for a few-days-on-the-beach-getaway. I'm researching a little but found a few beaches aren't even open at that time of year. Too cold/wrong season? Is this a bad plan? Do you have a better one? [more inside]
posted by agregoli at 4:51 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by agregoli at 4:51 PM PST - 27 comments
Help me find jewelry please
Accessorize me! Where can I get some necklaces and other stuff? [more inside]
posted by k8t at 4:43 PM PST - 30 comments
posted by k8t at 4:43 PM PST - 30 comments
Cheap, friendly, reliable webhost?
I'm looking for a new webhost. Help me find one! [more inside]
Kids in the Hall prostitute sketch
Trying to find a video of a Kids in the Hall sketch featuring "the prostitutes." I haven't seen it in years but involved them getting a price guide from their pimp, but then throwing it away and again offering "25-cent handjobs" (or something). Youtube has been unhelpful, most KITH videos are unhelpfully labeled.
posted by hafehd at 4:12 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by hafehd at 4:12 PM PST - 2 comments
Single? Go fuck yourself!
Affordable sunshine for single Toronto gal? Bonus points for dodging single supplements and interesting locales. [more inside]
What should six year old sing at Fair?
What is a good song for a six year old girl to sing at a fair? [more inside]
splitting a froghair three ways-or, who is right?
Does compressed oxygen burn? Or do only objects IN compressed oxygen burn? Please settle this dinnertime discussion...The hubs and the daughter's boyfriend need to be told which one of them is right. Thanks!
posted by St. Alia of the Bunnies at 3:53 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by St. Alia of the Bunnies at 3:53 PM PST - 19 comments
how to generate multiple files from one report via access and pdf
i need to print an access report to pdf and have it spit out a file for each company in the report. help please. [more inside]
Digital frame with video, sound and motion sensor - What's the best?
I'm looking for a digital frame that plays mp4 video (with sound) and has a motion sensor - what's the best one out there? [more inside]
Help me talk to my wife about what time I leave work?
How can I communicate better with my wife about what time I leave work? [more inside]
Creepy or somewhat normal?
Thoughts on adopting a young dog that is eerily similar to a recently deceased bff? [more inside]
Terrible Roommate
My roommate is driving me crazy. I have another friend wanting to move in, but the problem is kicking him out without completely hurting his feelings. He doesn't have any other friends in the city, so I feel bad putting him out with nowhere to go. Any suggestions?
Will new insurance cover UTI treatment?
Will an insurance company cover a UTI and/or bacterial infection possibly acquired before getting insurance? What if these infections are recurrent over the past 12 months, but the treatments have been paid for out of pocket? [more inside]
posted by Tres at 3:20 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Tres at 3:20 PM PST - 4 comments
How can I prevent getting electric shocks constantly in my apartment?
I am getting constant electric shocks in my apartment, no matter what surface I touch (including other humans.) This is really annoying and doesn't happen in other locations. Is there anything I can do to prevent these shocks? [more inside]
What in the
What movie is this disturbing photo from? (NSFW) [more inside]
posted by mammary16 at 3:03 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by mammary16 at 3:03 PM PST - 4 comments
What's up with birds falling out of the sky?
Why are birds falling out of the sky? [more inside]
Breaking Up (Leases) Is Hard To Do
Breaking a lease in San Francisco, protips needed! [more inside]
Bitter, Confused Ex-girlfriend
How do you get over a major breakup with your first love?...long story! [more inside]
It Would Be Nice To Play It Sometime.
Looking for a good guitar teacher or course in the Seattle or north of Seattle area. I'd like to learn classical guitar on the nice instrument my husband bought me some time ago, which has been gathering dust. I used to play some guitar -- chords, strumming and some singing -- but so long ago that I'm back to being a rank amateur. Does anyone have any recommendations?
posted by bearwife at 2:33 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by bearwife at 2:33 PM PST - 3 comments
Pitching a Radio Show
Best practices for pitching a public radio show? [more inside]
posted by JPDD at 2:30 PM PST - 1 comment
posted by JPDD at 2:30 PM PST - 1 comment
Example of law suit or law change that affected worker composition
I am looking for an example of a lawsuit or a law change that produced a sharp change in the composition of workers within an industry or company. For example, a company lost a discrimination law suit and subsequently hired more minorities or a law passed where an industry was required to have a more even distribution of workers across gender, race, etc.
posted by bucksox at 2:25 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by bucksox at 2:25 PM PST - 6 comments
The wai-aiting is the hardest part.
My iPhone has been apparently loading an app for hours now. No going forward and no going back. Suggestions? [more inside]
I got a combo microwave/convection/grill oven for Xmas. What/How do I cook in it?
I got a combo microwave/convection/grill oven for Xmas. What/How do I cook in it? [more inside]
posted by bartleby at 2:24 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by bartleby at 2:24 PM PST - 4 comments
Rebel Without A Soft Drink
Does anyone know anything about Rebel soda? [more inside]
Recommend a moving company to get us from FL to Hawaii
Recommend me a reputable moving/shipping company that will move us from Florida to Hawaii (Oahu). Personal experiences welcome! [more inside]
Wired devolution
My bedroom has one electrical outlet. I currently have 3 surge protectors plus the occasional extension cord so that I can plug in my ipod. All of the outlets in each of the surge protectors aren't being used, but since they are only six ft long they just don't extend far enough. [more inside]
Help me find a psychiatrist
Help me find a cheap psychiatrist in the Boston area. [more inside]
Chinese television show?
Chinese television show - what's the name? It's about construction workers, and seems to be set in the 50's / 60's. [more inside]
Blessed or cursed?
I've been offered a promotion, yay! But would taking it be a bad idea? [more inside]
Passion, grace and fire
Feed me music! Fast paced acoustic guitar jams and anything related. [more inside]
posted by pyrom at 12:59 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by pyrom at 12:59 PM PST - 24 comments
Again with the going to Japan thing...? Yeesh.
Where should I stay in Tokyo for 2+ months? Any possible alternatives to gaijin houses, or which/where are the best ones? [more inside]
Cultural references to Prozac, etc., in the '90s and '00s
A job for the hive mind: I'm looking for cultural references to antidepressants and other psychoactive drugs (Ritalin, Adderall, etc) from the '90s and '00s: stuff along the lines of Tony Soprano using Prozac in The Sopranos. [more inside]
Calling Wordpressers to help with pdf!!
Calling all Wordpress specialists (and I know there are many!). I have a small blog which is a source of business for me and I want my readers to have the option of getting a printer friendly version of each post in the form of a PDF. I need your experience on which plugin may work best for me. [more inside]
Mluvíte česky?
How do I print Eastern European characters via card printer on a non-Windows server? [more inside]
posted by jillithd at 12:37 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by jillithd at 12:37 PM PST - 9 comments
Reinstall or clean up?
My Windows 7 reinstall has saved all my XP files, which I really didn't want it to do. Can I delete them all without having to install the whole darn thing again? [more inside]
Scottsdale, AZ (specifically spring training) without a car?
Scottsdale, AZ (specifically spring training) without a car? [more inside]
posted by animalrainbow at 12:30 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by animalrainbow at 12:30 PM PST - 9 comments
Will being honest hurt my chances at a new job?
Job hunting filter: I’ve been at the same job, in a leadership position for 9 years. I think I’m finally ready to move on and have found a job available at a university that I might be qualified for and am planning to apply for. The application is somewhat extensive and at one point it asks if I have ever been fired from a job. Unfortunately, the answer is yes. [more inside]
posted by parkerposey at 12:29 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by parkerposey at 12:29 PM PST - 11 comments
Is a friend in need really a friend indeed, or just shark bait?
How can I pick better friends and in turn be a better friend? [more inside]
Double-degree while keeping job
Is it possible to do a part-time MSc and a part-time MBA at the same time while continuing to work? [more inside]
Help my friend make a big splash!
A friend has a really big event that is very important to her career, and she wants to replace her website home page with a splash screen displaying all the information about this very special event. I have a question about how to accomplish this. [more inside]
posted by samoa at 12:18 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by samoa at 12:18 PM PST - 5 comments
Describe your science display?
Scientists, medical professionals, students, and technicians of MetaFilter! How do you decorate your lab coat? or wish you could if you can't [more inside]
posted by Blasdelb at 12:15 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Blasdelb at 12:15 PM PST - 9 comments
How to turn old clothes into new clothes
I enjoy sites like love maegan, Welcome to the gOOd life, and PS I Made This, where they show how to cheaply re-create fashion magazine looks. Are there more bloggers who re-make things like this?
Cheapest way to mail and track documents going from US to Russia?
I need to mail some important documents from the US to Russia via a method that is trackable. The cheapest price I can find is $28.95 via USPS. Does anyone know of a less expensive method that includes tracking information? These are just paper documents, not a package. Thanks!
If they won't hire me than I guess it wasn't a good place to work anyway
Should I use my union executive experience on my resume? [more inside]
posted by saucysault at 11:39 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by saucysault at 11:39 AM PST - 10 comments
How to get web programming skills up to speed asap
I need to get a new job, as soon as possible. I’m planning to get back into IT, specifically Web Programming and need advice on how to get my skills back up to speed. [more inside]
We split up 20 years ago, can we do it again?
Work help: how to break this impasse? [more inside]
Label maker/tape recommendations
Label maker/tape recommendations for archival insect storage. [more inside]
posted by cnanderson at 11:22 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by cnanderson at 11:22 AM PST - 4 comments
Buttered Toast offering?
An unknown coworker keeps leaving buttered toast on the counter in the kitchen at work. It doesn't seem to be "forgotten" but instead left there on purpose. Does anyone know of a reason (religious, superstitious, etc.) that would cause someone to leave buttered toast out?
posted by toftk at 11:07 AM PST - 42 comments
posted by toftk at 11:07 AM PST - 42 comments
Which hot tub accessory should I buy as a gift?
Do you have a hot tub? Do you have hot tub accessories or toys? Tell me your favorite ones. [more inside]
escape velocity from mild depression and relapse?
(escape velocity from mild depression filter) After a mild episode two years ago, not sure if I'm out of the woods yet; taking care of myself much better but still having trouble focusing and completing more complicated tasks; where do I go from here? (description follows) [more inside]
posted by wallawallasweet at 10:58 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by wallawallasweet at 10:58 AM PST - 9 comments
I don't get it.
Please explain this mathematics joke to me. [more inside]
posted by lazaruslong at 10:56 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by lazaruslong at 10:56 AM PST - 23 comments
What color pot to buy?
What color Le Crueset should I order if I hope to be able to purchase more matching pots in the (most likely distant) future? [more inside]
posted by moshimosh at 10:49 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by moshimosh at 10:49 AM PST - 21 comments
Lemme lemme upgrade ya
I'm looking for some kind of web widget that will allow me to have a dynamically updateable, embeddable spreadsheet for a website. Can you help me? [more inside]
posted by orville sash at 10:37 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by orville sash at 10:37 AM PST - 11 comments
Does the spelling matter much on a car title?
Slight misspelling of bank's name on my car title - pursue fix or let it go? [more inside]
Will Vibram Five Fingers rip out my toe hair?
Will Vibram Five Fingers rip out my toe hair? [more inside]
posted by Ignatius J. Reilly at 10:05 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by Ignatius J. Reilly at 10:05 AM PST - 8 comments
Should I tell my boss I don't like my job?
Do I tell my boss that I'm unhappy at my job? [more inside]
I caused a fender bender and want to pay for the damages without getting taken.
I caused a fender bender and we're settling it without insurance companies. I am in the northeast U.S, the other driver is far away in the southeast U.S. Advice on how to proceed? [more inside]
Tips and tricks for joining a gym without getting swindled, please!
How do you get a good deal on a gym membership? Is now a good time or a bad time to join a gym? [more inside]
Cruelty & Veggie Free
I have vegetarian leanings but hate vegetables. I know I'm being an impossible Special Snowflake. Advice please. [more inside]
posted by halseyaa at 9:37 AM PST - 44 comments
posted by halseyaa at 9:37 AM PST - 44 comments
Help Me Manage My Games Collection
What is the best website/software to manage my games collection? [more inside]
posted by schleppo at 9:02 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by schleppo at 9:02 AM PST - 6 comments
All-inclusive in Cancun
Can you recommend a good all-inclusive in Cancun (or nearby)? I'd love especially to hear from people who have had good experiences somewhere recently.
Most important criterion: it must be truly all-inclusive! We don't want to face any unexpected costs. [more inside]
Revealing hidden CD tracks
How do I play/rip CD tracks with negative indices? [more inside]
posted by breakfast_yeti at 8:43 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by breakfast_yeti at 8:43 AM PST - 3 comments
Common-sense precautions for a woman to take selling a high-end car privately?
Common-sense precautions for a woman to take selling a high-end car privately? [more inside]
posted by Yoshimi Battles at 8:22 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by Yoshimi Battles at 8:22 AM PST - 11 comments
Rejecting your core values, but not you
Can I make a religious friend okay with not-religious me? Sorry, long... [more inside]
Help me be the best student I can be
How do I become a good college student? [more inside]
What skills can I learn to become a better traveler
I am planning to take a year and travel India (mostly) and maybe a little Nepal and bits of S.E. Asia. I have over a year before my planned departure and would like to start preparing both physically and mentally. What skills can I learn to make me a better traveler. [more inside]
Need help learning how to get more out of what I read?
Can anyone recommend free websites for literature analysis/guides? [more inside]
Any tools for academics that make your life better?
For the academics out there: are there any new tools for academics out there that have changed your life for the better? How do you find them? [more inside]
Hawaiian 3G Hotspts
Best Pay-As-You-Go 3G data option for a Canadian visiting Hawaii? [more inside]
posted by blue_beetle at 7:43 AM PST - 1 comment
posted by blue_beetle at 7:43 AM PST - 1 comment
Stop the Madness: Winter Illness Edition
How can my partner and I keep from getting each other sick over and over again? [more inside]
How do you make interesting ideas and views stick with you?
You're probably all familiar with this: you spend a couple of hours burning through pile of Google Reader/Read It Later/Instapaper items, and everything seems to clear and informational and your attention level is high and you get all those great ideas and... and it stays in your head for two days.
Do you know any good tools or habits I can use to improve retention of what I read? Do you keep a journal? Make notes? Write down short abstracts of more interesting articles? Periodically re-read some stuff? [more inside]
posted by desultory_banyan at 6:56 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by desultory_banyan at 6:56 AM PST - 21 comments
Nursery Must Haves
Help me make a list of nursery must haves (books and nursery rhyme CDs) that any english speaking toddler should have! [more inside]
Movies set in small sea-side towns?
Looking for films with certain settings, aesthetics, but don't care about plot so much. [more inside]
posted by r_nebblesworthII at 6:18 AM PST - 53 comments
posted by r_nebblesworthII at 6:18 AM PST - 53 comments
Burned a plastic spatula on the oven...should I be concerned?
Burned a plastic spatula on the oven...should I be concerned? [more inside]
Create a Tumblr blogroll?
How do I "follow" a non-Tumblr blog on Tumblr? [more inside]
posted by aqsakal at 4:36 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by aqsakal at 4:36 AM PST - 12 comments
An apathetic aunt...
My brother's having a baby. Shouldn't I be a little more excited about it? [more inside]
posted by raspberry-ripple at 4:26 AM PST - 40 comments
posted by raspberry-ripple at 4:26 AM PST - 40 comments
Are Blue, Black and Red My Only Choices?
I'm looking for good-quality multi-colored ink pens. [more inside]
posted by xingcat at 4:19 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by xingcat at 4:19 AM PST - 17 comments
A cleaner Kindle cover.
Is the fabric interior of Amazon's Kindle cover washable? [more inside]
he guy got jail time. Again, should we be worried about revenge when he gets out? Are we watching too many movies?
Follow-up to this question. The guy got jail time. Again, should we be worried about revenge when he gets out? Are we watching too many movies? [more inside]
Suggestions of non-English online communities which are Metafilter-esque?
I'm doing an online community + linguistics project. What sites in non-English languages are like Metafilter? [more inside]
21 means 21 + 1 day?
I was refused alcohol on my 21st birthday at my local liquor store. How is this legal? [more inside]
Over-thinking a plate of cake.
Cake dilemma: I want to surprise my friend with homemade birthday cake, but I don't know what kind of sweets he doesn't like. I have my own tentative solution (two or three small cakes) for which I need guidance and recipes, but I'm also open to other solutions. [more inside]
posted by Nattie at 12:43 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by Nattie at 12:43 AM PST - 18 comments
January 4
Really? You got drunk at a play?
Mrs. thsmchnekllsfascists was involved in a pretty bad wreck this evening. Who pays the bills? [more inside]
posted by thsmchnekllsfascists at 11:45 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by thsmchnekllsfascists at 11:45 PM PST - 20 comments
Do you believe in life after (first) love?
My first boyfriend/first love and I recently broke up after nearly four years together. I know this was the right decision, but I feel like I'll never feel this way about anyone else ever again. I realize that sounds dramatic, silly, and naive, but I'd really like to hear from the perspective of someone who's been through it that, yes, life does go on (and maybe get better, in a different way) after a first love. [more inside]
Where can I find this law?
Where is the law/regulation that prevents potassium supplements from exceeding 99 mg without a prescription? [more inside]
iThing lovers, please refresh me by getting my iPad to stop refreshing!
iPad idiot question of the day: I won a wifi-only iPad a few weeks back and it's my first apple product since my dad bought me a IIGS. My questions is about the browser constantly refreshing pages and how to stop this from happening. [more inside]
posted by atomicstone at 9:39 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by atomicstone at 9:39 PM PST - 11 comments
What could be wrong with our tapwater?
What could be causing the hypersensitivity in my teeth to tap water at my parents' house? [more inside]
Respectful retreats on the online dating scene
Protips for an online dating/OkCupid n00b: being kind in making the decision to back-off after a string of a few messages raised some personal flags. Specifically and generally, what are my best options? [more inside]
Help me get to a quiet place in MA, NH, VT or ME
Looking for recommendations for a winter retreat in New England for as much as a month. [more inside]
Learning a new language, suggestions..
very interested in learning Spanish or Portuguese, need realistic suggestions that work or have worked for you. [more inside]
Winter Japan ideas for places south/west of Tokyo
What are some good, less-well-known places to go west of Tokyo . . . this weekend? [more inside]
My computer's running too cool! (Overclocking noob wants help)
I would like some help overclocking for the first time. I just bought a new CPU cooler (specs below) and my gaming computer is running extremely cool. Unfortunately I believe my motherboard isn't great for overclocking, but I can certainly deal with it temperature-wise.
Any advice on which methods of overclocking I should use given my parts would be very helpful. [more inside]
How to automatically update one Excel worksheet from another?
Help with Excel! Is it possible to send specific information from one worksheet to another worksheet automatically? [more inside]
posted by Kutsuwamushi at 8:52 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Kutsuwamushi at 8:52 PM PST - 9 comments
Least invasive border crossings?
Which method of traveling/travel route from Europe to the US will be the least invasive in terms of baggage examinations, pat-downs, and background checks? [more inside]
How can I build a better budget?
Special snowflake budget filter: I tracked my spending in 2010, how can I improve my budget for 2011? [more inside]
posted by gillianr at 8:33 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by gillianr at 8:33 PM PST - 14 comments
I'm looking for friends, but I also have to take care of my dad.
I'm in an odd situation in a new town. I need to make new friends, but I have to worry about taking care of my dad. [more inside]
Does temporary sobriety work?
Staying sober until 2012. Does temporary sobriety work? [more inside]
Books that would be best purchased in a print version?
I'm looking for books that would be best purchased in a print version, not borrowed from the library or bought on a Kindle. [more inside]
posted by booksherpa at 8:24 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by booksherpa at 8:24 PM PST - 14 comments
My poor kitty!
My cat's hair is thinning near his ears and I see what look like small red bites. What could this be? pic and more info inside. [more inside]
Retraining Yourself to Love What's There
Is it possible to retrain yourself to appreciate people who are emotionally available when you've grown used to (and actually crave/pursue) the emotionally distant ones? [more inside]
posted by iLoveTheRain at 8:02 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by iLoveTheRain at 8:02 PM PST - 12 comments
Cat leaking urine. Explanation?
What could be causing a young adult cat to leak small amounts of urine? [more inside]
What's wrong with my laptop speakers?
My laptop speakers aren't working, but the sound is fine with headphones. What does this mean and how can I fix it? A few details inside. [more inside]
Help With For Profit Business Looking To Donate To Charity
This may be one of those "you should consult a lawyer" questions, but I thought I'd give it a shot and see if anyone might be able to help.
Basically, I'm in the middle of starting a business that will be donating 50% of our net profits to charity, but I have a few questions: [more inside]
Wrong name on plane ticket
Out of habit, I bought a plane ticket for my wife with her maiden name, while her driver's license now shows her married name. How much trouble will she get into at airport security? [more inside]
posted by miyabo at 7:18 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by miyabo at 7:18 PM PST - 16 comments
What's it like to donate your kidney?
I am considering living kidney donatioN and would appreciate some input from those who have actually donated a kidney. [more inside]
It might sound dodgy now, but it sounds great when you're dead.
What positions does "research assistant" translate into in the real world? [more inside]
This wasn't in the aftercare booklet...
SillyQuestionFilter: When can I make out after having a wisdom tooth out? [more inside]
posted by vanitas at 6:49 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by vanitas at 6:49 PM PST - 13 comments
iPod Touch Texting Capabilities...with replies?
Are there texting apps (with reply capability) for the iPod Touch? I'm considering a Touch and am finding conflicting info on texting apps that can send and allow replies to a phone number that I can see on the Touch. Is this possible?
posted by Gerard Sorme at 5:24 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Gerard Sorme at 5:24 PM PST - 8 comments
Help my friend not go crazy!
Friend on bedrest...what can I do/bring her to keep her from going crazy?! [more inside]
Timing of cheques?
I am trying to balance my needs with the needs of someone who is paying me. If you deposit a cheque on (for example) a Tuesday before the end of the business day, will it come out of the other person's account on the same day, or the next day? [more inside]
posted by analog at 4:50 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by analog at 4:50 PM PST - 7 comments
Would you mind taking your shoes off?
If I asked you to take your shoes off when you came into our (North American) home, would you be put off? What kind of foot covering can I offer you to make it less annoying? [more inside]
Please help me understand this bread recipe!
My question is about a recipe for hushva nan (AKA pebbled Persian bread). The bread is awesome, but I don't really understand the recipe. [more inside]
posted by YamwotIam at 4:37 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by YamwotIam at 4:37 PM PST - 3 comments
How would you play Uno for money?
How would you play Uno for money? [more inside]
The opposite of xenophobia, but in Mexican Spanish?
Mexicofilter: I overheard a bit of Mexican slang a while back, and I'm trying to recall it. The word I'm looking for basically means "preference for North American and European trends/culture/identity/technology and hostility/fear of/towards things from Mexico". Of course, it ends in "ismo".
Any ideas?
posted by The Giant Squid at 4:11 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by The Giant Squid at 4:11 PM PST - 4 comments
Toronto ISP: Is Teksavvy cable Internet a good idea, even with the threat of Usage Based Billing?
Toronto ISP: Is Teksavvy cable Internet a good idea, even with the threat of Usage Based Billing? [more inside]
****ing body corporates, how do they work?
Australian home owners: please explain to me about body corporates. How much power do they have? And why do the fees vary so hugely? [more inside]
posted by lollusc at 4:07 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by lollusc at 4:07 PM PST - 8 comments
How can I arrange to only be in possession of a very limited number of cigarettes per day?
I would like to smoke only 2 cigarettes a day, but I can't be trusted with a whole pack. Any ideas? [more inside]
posted by kitcat at 3:44 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by kitcat at 3:44 PM PST - 27 comments
Music like Girl Talk or Kanye, but less sweary?
Music like Girl Talk, but not sweary? [more inside]
posted by The corpse in the library at 3:42 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by The corpse in the library at 3:42 PM PST - 23 comments
Good meetup spot for discussion group in Montreal?
I need a good restaurant/bar/café in the Montréal area that can accommodate a discussion group of 10-15 people, which is not too loud, and has relatively non-expensive (and good) food and drinks. [more inside]
Percentage split between e-commerce shop and supplier
I'm partnering with a small print shop to sell prints of vintage transit maps. They will handle on-demand printing & shipping and I will handle creation of the store, transactions, and customer service. Is there a 'typical' % split between the supplier and the store? Very new to this side of the business and not sure what to propose to them.
Nastiness to Taxi Driver
Any way to make it up to a taxi driver for acting horribly? [more inside]
how to explain resume gaps
Well, that was dumb. I spent the past two summers spending time with my (now) ex-girlfriend. No jobs. No internships. How do I explain the resume gaps to employers/grad schools in the future? [more inside]
Who should teach me to put penis drawings on everyone's screen?
Homing in: Books for learning After Effects or AE and Flash. [more inside]
37.5mm threads, 37mm filter, adapter needed?
Just a quick dumb question I can't find answered anywhere else: I have a videocamera with 37.5mm lens threads. A filter I want to buy online has 37mm threads (and that spec seem more common in general). There's a 37.5mm-to-37mm stepdown ring available elsewhere, but it costs twice as much as the filter. Is that 0.5mm really enough to need the stepping ring?
posted by AzraelBrown at 3:09 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by AzraelBrown at 3:09 PM PST - 6 comments
Is it okay to take all of my vitamin and mineral supplements together, or should I split them up somehow?
Is it okay to take all of my vitamin and mineral supplements together (list follows), or should I split them up somehow? [more inside]
posted by Rula Lenska at 2:55 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by Rula Lenska at 2:55 PM PST - 18 comments
My EVO is being EMO
My HTC Evo no longer charges. Help me evaluate my options. [more inside]
I want a clever dumbphone.
I'm mostly happy with my Nokia 2330 (weeklong battery life, ultraslim and light candybar, disappears in my pocket, holds up to light abuse), but am getting tired of the slow messaging. The inbox and other sections/menus take forever to load, and I seem to type faster than the phone's little processor can handle. If the messaging was speedier, it would be perfect. But it isn't, and I'd like to upgrade. What should I be looking at next? I'd like to keep the features I like, but have a speedier phone. I only text and (barely) call. I will be prepaid with AT&T or T-Mobile.
Emails of the Dead
Is there a way to find out the percentage of emails that are to dead people? [more inside]
posted by drethelin at 2:13 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by drethelin at 2:13 PM PST - 6 comments
How do I get my work mojo back for now and in the future?
How to get confidence back at a job that killed it? [more inside]
Myanmar Travel
I'm going to Myanmar for a few days and will be applying for a tourist visa. I will not be working there... [more inside]
posted by pranalaxmi at 2:03 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by pranalaxmi at 2:03 PM PST - 6 comments
How to connect PC to a Mac?
Need to connect a Windows 7 PC to a Mac. Am stuck at certain point, where there is probably a simple answer. Help me through the embarrassment before I toss both in the trash and become a hermit. [more inside]
posted by Brandon Blatcher at 1:59 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Brandon Blatcher at 1:59 PM PST - 8 comments
Snippet/Note tracking system requested.
I'm looking for a snippet tracking system (for notes). Any recommendations? [more inside]
posted by gadha at 1:53 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by gadha at 1:53 PM PST - 6 comments
Can I use Roku's "MP3tunes" to watch iTunes video?
Roku users: With the newer features (MP3tunes), is it now possible to use the Roku box to watch video content from my iTunes library on the TV? [more inside]
posted by D.Billy at 1:46 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by D.Billy at 1:46 PM PST - 3 comments
Do all the bouncers in NYC pay megabucks to look that big?
My weightlifting gym is too expensive for me. Are there any relatively cheap ($100/month) gyms in NYC, Brooklyn/downtown Manhattan preferred, that have squat racks and won't freak if I deadlift? Or do I need to readjust my expectations for what a weightlifting gym membership should cost? [more inside]
Trashy TV for you and me
Please recommend to me some terrifically trashy guilty pleasure TV shows -- but not reality shows! -- that I can watch over the next few months. The shows can be currently airing on TV (preferred), online on a legit streaming website (Hulu, etc.), or on Netflix Instant Streaming. I'm thinking something along the lines of "Gossip Girl" or the new 90210 series or "Pretty Little Liars", none of which I have ever seen. What else is out there right now that's good -- which is to say, entertainingly bad -- that I can get into quickly? [more inside]
Children's book about a bird and a bomb?
I'm trying to remember a children's book. There is an explosive so powerful that a single grain of it would cause a huge blast. It is in the possession of a sinister person. Our tiny hero rides a bird, steals the explosive, and (spoiler) drops it in the ocean, where it detonates relatively harmlessly. [more inside]
posted by Eater at 1:24 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Eater at 1:24 PM PST - 5 comments
Liability for a Stop Payment Fee
If a check is "lost in the mail" and never was received by the payee, is there a rule that says who would have to cover the stop payment charge so that the check could be reissued? [more inside]
Hat stores in NYC?
Where can I buy a nice newsboy cap or flat cap in NYC? Difficulty: I have a huge head. [more inside]
posted by Venadium at 1:11 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Venadium at 1:11 PM PST - 6 comments
I need some toddler music that won't drive me crazy.
Please suggest good, upbeat recordings of classic children's songs. Criteria: no actual children singing, no lite-pop instrumentation, preferably some harmony. Will also gratefully accept recommendations for singable, melodic and repetitive grownup songs that a toddler might enjoy. [more inside]
posted by Bardolph at 1:01 PM PST - 40 comments
posted by Bardolph at 1:01 PM PST - 40 comments
How do we re-distribute rent to accommodate for a move-in girlfriend?
My roommate's girlfriend moved into our three bedroom apartment and we're about to re-sign the lease. I think we should take the new person into account and re-distribute the rent to accommodate for a fourth roommate, but what is the most fair way to do this? [more inside]
posted by forkisbetter at 12:57 PM PST - 43 comments
posted by forkisbetter at 12:57 PM PST - 43 comments
Is eating peanuts harmful?
I read an assertion today that peanuts are highly carcinogenic? Is this true?
posted by Jenna Brown at 12:27 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by Jenna Brown at 12:27 PM PST - 12 comments
Getting a video card from Ottawa to California
I'm near Ottawa, Ontario; I need to ship a defective video card to California. What way gives me the best combination of low cost/speed/reliability? [more inside]
posted by Monday, stony Monday at 12:27 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by Monday, stony Monday at 12:27 PM PST - 2 comments
mobile giving
Unused pay-as-you-go cellphone minutes piling up - what to do with them? [more inside]
Any experience with Mac duplicate finders?
A little overwhelmed by the web-offer of free-download duplicate finders for Mac. Personal recommendations please. [more inside]
posted by Namlit at 12:16 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Namlit at 12:16 PM PST - 4 comments
How can I make pirated Windows 7 legal?
I have remote staff in a dozen different countries, and many of them have installed pirated copies of Windows 7 on organizational laptops. We're trying to make sure all organizational computers are using legal licenses. What's the best way to do this? [more inside]
Lost in the household
How can we manage to do our chores despite working all day [more inside]
posted by jfricke at 11:55 AM PST - 59 comments
posted by jfricke at 11:55 AM PST - 59 comments
Renting a car without a credit card
First time renting a car for a vacation, qualifiers are: currently no credit card, and pretty bad credit rating [more inside]
Help me find a great webpage for literary reviews.
I'm looking for a good website for literary reviews. My dream webpage would be something like an IMDB for books, with ratings, reviews, genre listings, and author information.
Does such a thing exist? Are there any really good blogs for literature reviews? Thanks in advance.
posted by Stagger Lee at 11:44 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Stagger Lee at 11:44 AM PST - 10 comments
Preventive Medicine
Hello,
I am healthy women of 58. I have no major problem and do everything I can to stay healthy. I am interested in finding someone who could help me establish a baseline while I am healthy and help me correct things that could be better. I am frustrated by the incredible amount of corrective medicine available but the lack of preventive medicine for someone my age. Any suggestion for any medicine field that may address this issue?
Thank you
Money Pit 2: More Banks, Less Hanks.
Can someone explain to me how buying residential real estate in a major/expensive U.S. metropolitan area makes any sense whatsoever? I'm really not seeing it right now (and yet I would love to join the landed gentry). [more inside]
Who are the modern DIY autuers?
What are some recent self- or community-made films way outside the mainstream? [more inside]
posted by Potomac Avenue at 11:02 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by Potomac Avenue at 11:02 AM PST - 8 comments
Lasik surgeons in the NYC area
Looking for NYC metro area Lasik surgeon recommendations! [more inside]
Help me find these matches from Joe vs. the Volcano
Is there a particular name for this type of match that has the extra-long red-tip? Here's another link that shows it lit. (Screenshots taken from 'Joe vs. the Volcano').
Bonus if you can find an online (or Seattle) store that sells 'em.
thank you.
posted by jimmereeno at 10:58 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by jimmereeno at 10:58 AM PST - 6 comments
Origins of 10-year statute of limitations on contract actions in West Virginia
Looking for citation-worthy information about the origin of the statute of limitations on contract actions in West Virginia, including pre-Civil War statute of limitations on contract actions in Virginia. [more inside]
posted by mchorn at 10:54 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by mchorn at 10:54 AM PST - 6 comments
Why won't it go into DFU mode?
I can't get my iphone 3g into DFU mode. I follow the instructions or along with the youtube videos, and my phone doesn't do what theirs does. Help! [more inside]
Crockpot Newbie
I got a crockpot as a gift and am dying to use it. Problem: I am an OK cook, but no chef, and I have never used a crockpot. What would be a good recipe to start with and what are the common mistakes to avoid? [more inside]
posted by lampshade at 10:44 AM PST - 60 comments
posted by lampshade at 10:44 AM PST - 60 comments
Helping someone ease into widowhood more easily
Seeking advice for how to approach my recently widowed mother-in-law about grief counseling. [more inside]
Asterix and Beyond!
What's the French Comics Canon? What are the books it's assumed everyone has read if you read French comics? I've gone through this list, but doesn't really tell you which are held in esteem or are big touchstones/turning points. My reading french is at or near elementary level - short sentences are fine, huge philosophical paragraphs less so.
Optoma PICO for watching DVDs at home?
Do you own an Optoma PICO projector? If so, are you happy with it? [more inside]
Typing problems on only one hand
A friend is a writer and journalism major who types a lot every day. Yesterday they noticed that the right hand is mis-hitting some of the keys, causing spelling errors.
No other problems or symptoms, and right hand only. My friend just turned 57, and is physically active and fit- softball, yoga, walking. Curious what could be causing this very annoying problem
Storage for ball caps?
Please help me organize my ball cap collection... [more inside]
posted by dbirchum at 9:04 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by dbirchum at 9:04 AM PST - 15 comments
How can I make the fire go up but not come down?
Is there any possible way to do sky lanterns around NYC safely? [more inside]
How do I keep a 5 year old and a 2 year old entertained?
I am babysitting a 5-yr-old girl and her 3-yr-old brother for two hours indoors this Friday. What can I bring to keep them entertained? [more inside]
Which communication channels make sense for reaching students?
I want to provide as many different communication channels between my students and me this semester. Which ones should I use? [more inside]
Imagine Disco Stick but with more marimba
An international music mystery! What weird cover music was my roommate hearing in the background over the last week in Barcelona? [more inside]
posted by Mizu at 8:54 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by Mizu at 8:54 AM PST - 3 comments
Good habits disrupted
I need help dealing with the emotion/mental stress that comes with screwing up a positive routine. [more inside]
posted by Ideal Impulse at 8:49 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by Ideal Impulse at 8:49 AM PST - 14 comments
Good exterminator in Twin Cities
Anyone have a recommendation for an exterminator in the Twin Cities area (St. Paul specifically)? Orkin looks like the main game in town, but I'm wary of simply going with the biggest option around just because it's simple. Reviews/defense of Orkin's service are welcome, too! This is for insects, not rodents.
Is it possible to use an iPhone with a non-iPhone UK T-Mobile monthly contract SIM card?
I want to buy a second-hand iphone and use it with my existing T-Mobile contract SIM card. Will it work? What issues might I face? Should I go for iphone4 or iphone 3GS? [more inside]
GGG, DTMFA, FUBAR?
Sexually incompatible, or do we just need to....get over the hump? [Probably NSFW] [more inside]
FOREVER ALONE?
I have an extraordinarily difficult time relating to other people. It often leaves me very bored, lonely, and frustrated. Why am I this way? What can I do? [more inside]
Further wearying the weary
In my ongoing quest to fix my messed-up sleep schedule, I was going to try a little exercise. How much is enough? [more inside]
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 8:32 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 8:32 AM PST - 18 comments
TV that can read from USB: Does it exist?
What is the quality I should look for in a new TV if I want to watch stuff on it that I've downloaded onto a USB? [more inside]
Litter Kwitter!
Does this elaborate cat toilet training kit work? Do I even need it? [more inside]
posted by theodolite at 8:19 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by theodolite at 8:19 AM PST - 13 comments
iPhones and security blankets
Anthropology filter: looking for books, essays, and articles on the anthropology of things. Basically, why do we assign emotional value to physical objects, like security blankets and iPhones. I'm not really interested in religious relics and fetishes, but rather a more cultural anthropology explanation.
I'd prefer scholarly articles/books, but will take a good popular book.
posted by bryghtrose at 7:55 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by bryghtrose at 7:55 AM PST - 12 comments
Help me get more online research proposals
Tell me about some reputable competitors to comScore, the online market research company. [more inside]
posted by Mister_A at 7:49 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by Mister_A at 7:49 AM PST - 4 comments
How to thank a friend for support during a stressful time?
Etiquette Filter: How to thank a friend who let me stay at her place for a month post my breakup? (details inside) [more inside]
posted by roshni at 7:33 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by roshni at 7:33 AM PST - 13 comments
Car lover visiting Los Angeles; is there an automotive mecca I should see while I'm here?
I love cars, particularly European classics, but modern and US cars too (though not the Japanese tuning scene). I'm in Los Angeles until January 22nd; is there an event or place that is a 'must see' while I'm here?
Help me see the light
I have frequent trouble sleeping. Tim Ferriss has raved about the Philips goLITE. Tell me more about light therapy for sleeping disorders. [more inside]
posted by prunes at 7:22 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by prunes at 7:22 AM PST - 8 comments
I want to learn about restroom advertising.
I want to learn more about restroom advertising. [more inside]
posted by davebush at 7:18 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by davebush at 7:18 AM PST - 4 comments
Am I too narcissistic to be a lawyer?
Character & Fitness District Committee: How serious is this? [more inside]
How long can the title company keep my house sale proceeds?
How long can a title company take, after closing, to send me the funding? [more inside]
My therapist stresses me out. Should I switch?
Is it appropriate to discuss with my therapist why he stresses me out? How do you switch therapists? Do I need to? [more inside]
Changing airlines at JFK
I'm a bit of a travel noob, so be gentle :)
Flying in February on JetBlue from Syracuse to JFK, then taking a Virgin Atlantic flight to LAX for five days. My problem is that I should arrive at JFK around 7:45am, and my Virgin Atlantic flight is scheduled to leave at 9:05am. How screwed am I if I decide to go with one piece of baggage along with my carryon and laptop bag and hope not to miss the flight. Should I just pack well and go with the carryon?
posted by Kevmath at 6:46 AM PST - 27 comments
posted by Kevmath at 6:46 AM PST - 27 comments
Are there rules for which buttons to fasten on 3/4 length coats?
Which buttons should a man button on a 5-button car coat (or other 3/4 length coat)? Does it matter? [more inside]
posted by JMOZ at 6:40 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by JMOZ at 6:40 AM PST - 5 comments
Can we be liberated?
Are there good texts that explore the mythologies of liberation? [more inside]
"I've been driving around. / Can't believe I'm getting older." Yet another ID-this-song question.
"I've been driving around. / Can't believe I'm getting older." Looking for a vaguely Red-House-Painters-sounding song with these lyrics that some coworkers of mine used to play. This would have been around 2001, in SE Michigan.
posted by nebulawindphone at 6:17 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by nebulawindphone at 6:17 AM PST - 13 comments
Who makes this jacket?
A resolution a day keeps the inertia away!
I'm looking for suggestions for daily and weekly routines I should try to incorporate into my life over the next year. [more inside]
posted by jaynewould at 6:14 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by jaynewould at 6:14 AM PST - 14 comments
I don't want a pickle just want to paint my motorsickle
Where should my boyfriend get his motorcycle custom painted in the Boston area? [more inside]
Edward Hopper
I 'm learning English.And I am looking for some paintings of Edward Hopper ... that Gregory Orr describes in his essay, "Return to Hayneville" I don't think it is from Nighthawks. Could you recall some of Hopper paintings from his description?_And there is something completely new in town,the only new thing as far as I can see :a BP cnvenience store,where I stop for gas.The station is shiny and all lit up, its blue -green signs glowing intensely in the dark
like those roadside stores in Edwards Hopeer paintings, gleaming forlornly against the primeval dark of rural Anywhere, America.
I really wanna. Know this song.
Vivisepulture
Could a person survive for 1.5 hours in a casket, buried ~0.5-1m in desert sand? [more inside]
posted by Akeem at 3:06 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by Akeem at 3:06 AM PST - 15 comments
I want something that has me engrossed straight from "In the beginning"
Recommend me a translation of the Bible (New Testament would be nice but optional) that's an engrossing read — if such a thing exists. I want a translation/interpretation that places emphasis on the story being told. [more inside]
You'd think that stretching 4 times a day would do it!
I stretch 3-4 times a day (for about 10 minutes each time), and get 1-2 massages a week, but my muscles are still SO tight, and my flexibility isn't increasing! What can I do? [more inside]
Planes, trains, and schnitzels
Travelfilter: How to see Europe without burning out? I'm planning a 2-month long trip that includes Italy, France, and ultimately Africa, and would like to spend 8 days traveling in Germany and Austria. Mefi - what's your recommmendation on how I should spend my time? [more inside]
posted by hampanda at 12:26 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by hampanda at 12:26 AM PST - 16 comments
January 3
why are there not any other podcasts with stories of midair bird collisions?
I'm looking for podcast suggestions. The Geologic Podcast is my current favorite podcast. While I do like the whole skepticism angle of it, what I really love is the sketches and anecdotes (particularly Not The Bible and the Ukrainian family stories). What other podcasts do this sort of variety-show silly voice sketch kind of material? I'm also open to audiobook suggestions (John Hodgman fulfills a similar thing, for example-- something about the topic jumping around-ness). [more inside]
I'm looking to build an online store and would like to know how to handle the credit card transactions, from a developers point of view.
I'm looking to build an online store and would like to know how to handle the credit card transactions, from a developers point of view. [more inside]
How to deal with a break up when the person is stealing from you.
So my Girlfriend just broke up with me and is staying with her mom tonight, having moved out half of her stuff tonight. She owes me at least a grand in bills (including rent) and took a couple motorcycle jackets I own, and all the soap in the house(dish, laundry detergent, etc). [more inside]
Ubuntu Users' Groups in NYC?
I have been looking for an Ubuntu users group in New York, N.Y. Does anyone know of such a thing? That is - a group of users (with a few enlightened and charismatic geeks among them), for mutual support, learning, and troubleshooting.
(I'm not talking about learning Linux, now - just making the best of Ubuntu!)
Ubuntu is a beautiful thing, and when it 'just works', it just works. But often it...well, doesn't, and you have to find a workaround. The online Ubuntu community is great, but it would be nice to tear my hair out (and exult in my occasional success) among flesh-and-blood people.
posted by ferkit at 9:40 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by ferkit at 9:40 PM PST - 9 comments
I can't remember this movie!
Can you identify this movie I saw a few years ago? In the movie, a couple shares an spacious apartment decorated with an Asian theme. It had a darkroom and wooden floors. It may be from up to a few decades ago - 70s or 80s, perhaps. I can't remember much else about it, but it may have been a horror movie of some sort. I think the man worked in the darkroom, and had dark brown hair.. That's all I can remember.
Is it wrong to swim with the dolphins?
Please help me decide whether it's ok to pay for "swim with the dolphins" type experiences. Is this animal cruelty I shouldn't support with my hard-earned dollars? [more inside]
Help me sort out why I'm getting mysterious text messages in the middle of the night.
Either Casper is working nights or I've got a T-Mobile issue. [more inside]
Dropbox-like service allowing public folder index display?
Dropbox-like service which has allows display of index of public folder? [more inside]
Family doesn't understand why we would get married.
Help me mitigate the effects of my family's lack of enthusiasm for our engagement. [more inside]
posted by OLechat at 9:21 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by OLechat at 9:21 PM PST - 5 comments
Less expensive Smartwool alternative?
I'm a recent Smartwool socks convert. I love that they are they are non-scratchy, moisture wicking and stay warm and dry and comfortable all day. I'd like to get a few more pairs, but the ones I like (Hiker Street, men's medium) are ~$20. Anyone have a just-as-good alternative, or is Smartwool really so unique that it justifies the pricetag?
How should we go about removing mold in apartment?
Moldy is fine in my hockey bag, but not in my apartment. What do I do? [more inside]
Can I use a ceramic terrarium heater outside?
I have a ceramic heater (Zoo med, 150 watts) that is sold for use in a reptile terrarium. I would like to use it to heat a spot outdoors on my patio for a neighborhood cat. The directions on the box say not to use the heater outside. Does anyone know why not? It gets to the mid 30s at night. I do have the appropriate fixture for the heater. Is there a valid reason to not use the ceramic heater outside?
Recommend Music..
HCG in blood (bad) surprise!
Surprise abnormal HCG result? Has this happened to anyone else? Anything you can share that might give me some perspective on this? (Yes, I have an email in to my PCP). [more inside]
Not so comfortable in my skin these days!
Help me identify this weird not-quite-a-rash on my legs. [more inside]
E-text metadata edits not transfering to iPhone app
Why does the Stanza app on my iPhone not recognize the calibre-stamped metadata on some of my .epub files? [more inside]
posted by Joe Beese at 7:39 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by Joe Beese at 7:39 PM PST - 2 comments
I don't know how to lose the weight again!
I lost a lot of weight (~90lbs) through hard work and subbornness, but for a handful of things that happened last year I have gained a little over 30lbs back. Help. [more inside]
Investing while AUD is so strong?
What's a simple investment an Aussie can make, to make the most of the strength of the Australian dollar? Everyone seems to think the Aussie dollar is overvalued right now, and recommends investing overseas. I have no experience in such matters, but I do have a Commsec account. Is there an US indexed fund available to Australians that anyone could recommend? Or would you recommend something else? The simpler, the better; I really don't have much experience in this. I'm not going to invest too much, but I'd like to know what a conservative, minimum-fuss option might be. Thanks!
Hyper rice cooker help
I got a rice cooker, and was looking forward to cooking lots of interesting rice-based dishes in it. All the recipes I've found online, however, say things like "Cook for 40 minutes" or "Add chicken 15 minutes before the end of cooking". My rice cooker, however, manages to cook a serve of rice in about 10 minutes flat. How do I use this apparently turbo rice cooker to cook these sorts of recipes? The rice cooker has a "risotto" setting that obviously takes longer, but I'm worried that will ruin ordinary jasmine rice.
Will psychotherapy come back to haunt my friend? (A question about bureaucracy.)
Will psychotherapy come back to haunt my friend? (A question about bureaucracy.) [more inside]
Private Fighter Jet Flyover
Can I arrange for/purchase a jet fighter flyover for my event? [more inside]
Cut and run away to maui?
What happens in foreclosure and can you recommend resources for me in the seattle area. [more inside]
Has web hosting become a commodity?
Has basic web hosting become a commodity? I have found so many companies offering essentially the same features for around the same price. Is it necessary these days for the non-power user really spend time and energy choosing the best deal or the best "rated" company? [more inside]
posted by willie11 at 5:37 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by willie11 at 5:37 PM PST - 18 comments
I heard a song that sounds like a video game: what is it?
I recently heard a song that sounded like a video game. What was it? [more inside]
posted by sarling at 5:35 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by sarling at 5:35 PM PST - 26 comments
Break Up Decision Filter (including a long description)
Break Up Decision Filter (including a long description) [more inside]
How to get access to ProQuest's Historical St. Louis Post-Dispatch database?
How can I obtain access to ProQuest's Historical St. Louis Post-Dispatch [1874-1922] database? [more inside]
Can I transfer mp3 files to an iphone via wifi?
Can I transfer mp3 files to an iphone via wifi? [more inside]
Short on references
How do I look for a new job when my current position is the first one I have had in my field? My main quandary is how to provide references. [more inside]
Someone smashed into our parked car and drove away. What recourse do we have?
Someone smashed into our van, which was parked outside our house, and did not leave a note with insurance info. What recourse do we have? [more inside]
posted by ragtimepiano at 4:57 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by ragtimepiano at 4:57 PM PST - 11 comments
Wooing For Work
Am I Being Courted? (In the professional sense) [more inside]
Sound notification for Wordpress hits?
Realtime sound notification of Wordpress blog hits? [more inside]
posted by Tom-B at 4:24 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by Tom-B at 4:24 PM PST - 17 comments
Why are my ovaries trying to make me cheat?
Why are my ovaries trying to make me cheat? [more inside]
A Catalyst Isn't a Wobbly Feline
Teach me chemistry! No, not the social kind, the science-y kind. [more inside]
Why do the cut this prisoner's clothes off?
Why is this prisoner stripped naked during extraction from his cell? (Possible NSFW video inside.) [more inside]
posted by thehandsomecamel at 3:51 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by thehandsomecamel at 3:51 PM PST - 16 comments
The pre-engagement family blessing: How can we make it comfortable for everyone?
The pre-engagement family blessing: How can we make it comfortable for everyone? [more inside]
does my computer need a morning-after pill?
Spam filter: Accidentally clicked a shortened link posted to my Facebook wall. Was taken to a .gif that didn't actually show up in my browser. Using Firefox and OSX. How do I know if my computer is ok? [more inside]
Challenges in moving to L.A. before getting a job in L.A.?
What does it take to land an apartment in Los Angeles without first landing a job in Los Angeles? [more inside]
What is the name of this fitness website?
I'm trying to locate a fitness social network that I signed up for a few months ago. [more inside]
posted by sabira at 3:01 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by sabira at 3:01 PM PST - 3 comments
Bothersome toys that kids love
Looking for the perfect (for the kids, not the parents) children's toy. [more inside]
Help before it gets bloody.
Worried about elderly father... [more inside]
Todd Louiso's "15 Minute Hamlet"
I'm looking for a copy of Todd Lousio's "15 Minute Hamlet". [more inside]
posted by fuzzygerdes at 2:40 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by fuzzygerdes at 2:40 PM PST - 4 comments
Making money on one's back without going into sex work?
What jobs or projects can someone do while either laying down or kneeling 95% of the time? [more inside]
posted by rosa at 2:11 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by rosa at 2:11 PM PST - 18 comments
reckless driving in Virginia .. what now?
I was caught going 83 in a 70 in southern Virginia. This is considered reckless driving and I have a mandatory court appearance in a town 3+ hours away. Since this is a misdemeanor charge, I don't want to just pay the fine and deal with it. What do I do? [more inside]
Why did she tell me she was raped?
She told me she was raped. Why? [more inside]
I need to get my driver's license
I'm twenty-seven years old and I need to get my rear in gear and get my driver's license. [more inside]
I suspect this trip would be much easier if we were going to New Mexico instead.
I'm heading to Arizona for 3-4 days of unfettered roaming with my boyfriend. We are a strange pair of humans, and up for anything that sounds interesting. We're renting a car, and don't mind driving ridiculous distances for a small payoff. We'll need to find 3 places to sleep during the course of this little trip, as well. Any ideas, the more outlandish the better? We almost never get to travel together, so here's hoping for some strange fun if we can get it! [more inside]
Where should we have a party?
What would be a good place to have a post-wedding reception for ~100 people in or around Seattle, WA? The wedding is in Wisconsin but we want a reception for all of our coworkers back in Seattle. [more inside]
posted by kthxbi at 1:10 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by kthxbi at 1:10 PM PST - 13 comments
I don't like to move it (move it)!
I'm about 25 lbs heavier than I'd like to be, and need information and motivation to help me get started eating better and moving more. I've previously lost a considerable amount of weight (growing up I had weight issues, and topped out at around 210. I'm a 5'6" female, and currently weigh 165) but that was mainly through very controlled eating, and while I was a smoker. I've quit smoking and now live with my boyfriend, which has led to me loosening up on my eating. In some ways that has been good, but has also led to weight gain. [more inside]
Walking would be nice, too....
I am looking for a good orthopedic surgeon who specializes in knee injuries in NYC, specifically in Manhattan. Who fixed you up and got you running again?
posted by newpotato at 12:55 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by newpotato at 12:55 PM PST - 3 comments
Streetwise in Boston?
BostonFilter: Can anyone give tips on safe/unsafe neighborhoods or local crime/safety issues for Boston? [more inside]
books about healing from heartbreak?
Please recommend books (or other media) about getting through heartbreak. [more inside]
my daughter needs your help for going to college
My daughter wants to go to college, but she needs your help [more inside]
Bean counting for profit and not much else
Looking for advice on my DIY framing project
I have a number of unframed art prints and posters, and would like to do the framing myself. What advice do you have for me? [more inside]
Hiring custom artist for a card game?
I'm designing a card game and I have most of my own art for prototyping, but eventually want *real* art. I have no place where to look for such a thing or how much it would cost. Does anyone have any ideas on what sort of going rate such a thing would cost? Do you pay by the hour? Any tips are greatly appreciated.
posted by symbioid at 12:32 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by symbioid at 12:32 PM PST - 7 comments
TV Picture Quality in the 1960's
How bad was the picture quality on TVs in the 1960's? Is the terrible definition shown on Mad Men correct? [more inside]
posted by John Frum at 12:32 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by John Frum at 12:32 PM PST - 27 comments
Best way to run a network from upstairs to downstairs?
What's the best way to drop a cable (a network cable) from the second floor to the main floor (in a house)? [more inside]
posted by aeighty at 11:59 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by aeighty at 11:59 AM PST - 22 comments
Boots gone bad
Is there a way to self-repair some leather soled cowboy boots? [more inside]
Pay money, get art? If only!
How can I best induce freelance artists to submit work to deadline? [more inside]
posted by piato at 11:25 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by piato at 11:25 AM PST - 16 comments
What is the best Anti-virus and firewall apps for a Win 7 PC in 2011?
What is the best Anti-virus and firewall apps for a Win 7 PC in 2011?
I just purchased a new Dell PC, and I'd like to set it up with a good anti-virus and firewall program.
The general consensus seems to be that McAfee and Norton are bloated, resource-hoggy, and ineffective. Google turns up plenty of free programs, but credible, CURRENT reviews are hard to find.
Many of the big programs offer "security centers" - huge programs that combine anti-virus, firewall, malware removers, and phishing protection. Some of this seems necessary, others not-so-much.
Also, Win 7 has a firewall built-in; since I'm not remotely a security expert - I have no idea if this is sufficient, or I need a 3rd party app on top (or instead of it).
So, what's a conscientious but non-expert Windows user to do?
(I know, I know - get a Mac. Which I've done - I LOVE my iMac. But I ALSO need a PC for work...)
posted by stuehler at 11:24 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by stuehler at 11:24 AM PST - 22 comments
DEXA scans in DC?
Can anyone recommend a particular clinic in the DC area where I can get a DEXA scan for bone density & body-fat measuring? [more inside]
posted by jacob at 11:19 AM PST - 1 comment
posted by jacob at 11:19 AM PST - 1 comment
Help me find this flooring!
Can anyone identify this hardwood flooring? [more inside]
posted by some chick at 10:58 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by some chick at 10:58 AM PST - 6 comments
Restoring to human after academic stress
How do you recover from academic stress? Or any other intense, brain-killing stress? I have a week and a half off between semesters and I need a plan. [more inside]
Creating a manifest of manifestos
Point me towards recent mainstream media man-ifestos -- jokey calls for the reclamation of masculinity, like the recent Dockers campaign (static screenshot here) or less-recent Miller High Life campaign (manifesto here (PDF)). [more inside]
posted by pluckemin at 10:55 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by pluckemin at 10:55 AM PST - 8 comments
PS3 Died. Woe be me! What now?
Is it worth getting a fat ps3 repaired by sony? ($150) Or should I try fix it myself? (~$50) [more inside]
posted by edman at 10:51 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by edman at 10:51 AM PST - 7 comments
Mother and Daughter Etsy Shop!
My mom and I are opening an Etsy shop. Yay! Can you offer us some tips and answer some questions? [more inside]
posted by two lights above the sea at 10:51 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by two lights above the sea at 10:51 AM PST - 14 comments
Incheon --> Gimpo or Seoul --> Gimpo?
We're spending the 1st half of our honeymoon in Jeju-do. We're arriving at Incheon at 3:20pm on a Thursday. Could we get to Gimpo from Incheon in time for a 6:20pm, 7:45pm or 10:30pm flight to Jeju? Or are we better off spending the night in Seoul, then catching a flight from Gimpo the next day? [more inside]
posted by yeoja at 10:42 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by yeoja at 10:42 AM PST - 6 comments
What can employers require employees to disclose?
What limits are there on employers requesting information about personal activities outside the workplace? [more inside]
posted by dvrcthewrld at 10:36 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by dvrcthewrld at 10:36 AM PST - 20 comments
Who is the man on the right?
Posting for a friend: the mask on the left here appears to be an image of Liaquat Ali Khan; who is the one on the right?
Building out a basement
Dig a basement under an existing house? I have a crawlspace underneath an attached 100 year old house that I want to dig into a basement. What Do I need to do to make it happen? [more inside]
posted by Napierzaza at 10:12 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Napierzaza at 10:12 AM PST - 10 comments
What's the epilogue to my non-Hollywood ending?
I recently confessed my romantic feelings to a very close friend and, alas, he doesn't return them. I want to get things back to "normal" between us as quickly is possible. How do I go about doing this, and am I fooling myself into thinking that it is possible to return to "normal" right away? [more inside]
The ironic part is these probably avoid pains in the neck, but shopping for them is giving me one.
Where can I buy a couch neck rest and how much are they supposed to cost? [more inside]
What do these say?
My friend brought me back a couple of stickers from Japan, but she neglected to write down what her friends there told her they said. Can any mefites out there tell me what these say so I don't feel like such a newb sticking them on my stuff?
http://grab.by/8b2Z
http://grab.by/8b3l
posted by aliceinreality at 9:30 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by aliceinreality at 9:30 AM PST - 8 comments
Quantum comicum?
Help me ID a Comic book about a "macroscopic quantum mechanics" world. [more inside]
What were the earliest TV shows based on a toy?
What were the earliest TV shows based on a toy? [more inside]
Help me find this asteroids clone from 2005
Does anyone remember this all-green Asteroids-like game for OS X, circa 2005? [more inside]
Fiction set in Okinawa
Fiction or memoirs set in Okinawa? [more inside]
Oh, the weather outside is warmer!
Location recommendations needed for a warm weather hiking trip in early March! [more inside]
When you know better, you do better. Pregnancy and Labor Version.
Whoa, boy! Or...girl? Newly pregnant. Very, very unexpected. Second kid. What do I differently with this pregnancy? [more inside]
How do police and other first responders identify next of kin or other contacts during a death or emergency?
How do police and other first responders identify next of kin or other contacts during a death or emergency? [more inside]
Smooth, soft skin in any situation.
How do strippers get their skin to be so soft and smooth even though they're running around, dancing on stage, and generally working on their feet all night? [more inside]
Endurance athlete adopting the Paleo Diet. Tell me about your anecdotal experiences?
Endurance athlete adopting the Paleo Diet. Tell me about your anecdotal experiences? [more inside]
I'm freaking out, the operative word being freak
I am a woman. I enjoy anal sex. This makes me feel like a freak. [more inside]
My neck, my back... (they both hurt, not THAT song)
Help me end my intense back and neck pain and figure out the best way to go about doing it! [more inside]
posted by darkgroove at 7:24 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by darkgroove at 7:24 AM PST - 10 comments
Is there cheap skin cream that's just like the expensive skin cream?
Is there cheap skin cream that's just like the expensive skin cream? [more inside]
Looking for a Mexican restaurant in Milwaukee that hand take reservations.
Are there any Mexican restaurants in Milwaukee, WI that take reservations or can otherwise handle a group of 10-20 on a Saturday night? A search of previous questions turned up Cempazuchi but I'm looking for more ideas. [more inside]
How does a cost benefit analysis work?
How does a cost benefit analysis work? [more inside]
Uninsured and injured in NYC
Uninsured and injured in NYC-filter: Where can I get crutches? [more inside]
posted by Juicy Avenger at 6:48 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by Juicy Avenger at 6:48 AM PST - 15 comments
Where can I go with Mechatronic Engineering (geographically and career-wise)?
I'm looking for advice and stories of experiences from other engineers, particularly if you've lived and worked overseas. [more inside]
Once upon a time in L.A...
Mefibooks: historical background on LA gang life? [more inside]
posted by mooselini at 6:44 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by mooselini at 6:44 AM PST - 3 comments
Is my Mac's video card about to die?
Text on my Mac pro's monitor is behaving oddly, with intermittent horizontal bars of static across the lines of text. I think it might be the video card. Is it about to die? [more inside]
Translation of Japanese signs
I'm looking for a translation of the following (presumably) Japanese sign(s) as displayed here
Is there any correlation between the name written in English and the sign?
It could also be helpful if anyone could point me towards a web resources where i can look up further Japanese letters etc.
Thanks
Where is Jostein Gardner's "Christmas Mystery" book set?
Which town in Norway is the setting for the start of Jostein Gardner's book "The Christmas Mystery"? We'd love to take our children to visit... [more inside]
posted by monster max at 4:27 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by monster max at 4:27 AM PST - 3 comments
How to Hog-Tie a Spaniel.
How does one pin down a wiggly, frightened cocker spaniel for her own good? [more inside]
Grief vs Sexuality
How do I reconcile my interests and passions with creativity and human sexuality, in the face of death, grief, and tragedy? Are there any thoughtful heartfelt resources from those who have talked about the two? [more inside]
Ladies and Gentlemen, We are Floating in Space.
I want to travel in space, but I'm stuck on my couch.. [more inside]
posted by Ahab at 2:22 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by Ahab at 2:22 AM PST - 8 comments
Software Licensing
I'm trying to start an internet cafe-type business and I'm having real trouble understanding how to properly license copies of Microsoft Office, as well as Adobe software (e.g. Photoshop). There's a further caveat, which is that customers will use thin clients to access virtualized PCs on a central server. [more inside]
Restoring mental function in retarded children?
Is there any ground breaking hope for a pre-teen who was born with mental retardation due to the umbilical cord wrapped tight around the neck while in the womb (restricting blood flow to the brain)? [more inside]
Unearthed Cellar Ecosystem Documentary?
I'm looking for the title of a nature documentary about an ecosystem unearthed under a cellar, full of blind white insects and spiders. [more inside]
Not from good to great, more like from sucky to...slightly less bad?
How can I best transform myself into a more efficient and possibly faster skate skier? If you started as an adult and now feel competent at this task, what resources did you use and what did you do to improve and refine your technique? [more inside]
posted by charmedimsure at 12:09 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by charmedimsure at 12:09 AM PST - 3 comments
January 2
Worst Fears Come Alive
BookFilter: I think the book takes place on Earth, and I think the book was written recently. A disaster of sorts happens and the only area of survival is a narrow strip of land, perhaps wrapping around the world, and perhaps powered/maintained by pipes. If people venture away from this strip, their worst fears/nightmares materialize and attack. I came across it somewhere on MetaFilter. Thanks in advance!
posted by Korou at 11:57 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Korou at 11:57 PM PST - 5 comments
What are the behaviors of a mensch?
“We judge others by their behavior. We judge ourselves by our intentions.” What behaviors communicate to others that we care about them and the world in general? [more inside]
posted by Deathalicious at 10:44 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by Deathalicious at 10:44 PM PST - 13 comments
Permissions to enjoy online works in print
I want to print for myself just one copy of books I found via Project Gutenberg and Google Books, as well as compiled articles that I've found interesting in the internet. What important things should I be aware of? [more inside]
posted by pleasebekind at 10:01 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by pleasebekind at 10:01 PM PST - 3 comments
Pro/con to having a dealership replace a headlight bulb?
My headlight in my 2003 Civic Hybrid went out. Before I knew it my father had purchased a new bulb and attempted to replace it. The report: he had to unplug the battery to reach the headlight apparatus (?!) so now my anti-theft radio will no longer play (because why would anyone want to steal a Honda if the dinky factory-installed radio doesn't work?!). Furthermore the light he got was the wrong kind so my headlight has not even been fixed.
So I've looked up the details on resetting the radio and I need to take it to the dealership to get it reset. I am hoping this won't cost anything but, since my light hasn't been replaced, should I just get the headlight bulb replaced there as well? Has anyone bothered getting this done at the dealership or should I just attempt to replace the light myself after I've brought it back from getting the radio fixed?
posted by Lt. Bunny Wigglesworth at 9:42 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by Lt. Bunny Wigglesworth at 9:42 PM PST - 21 comments
Music Ever in My Ear
What is it like, what does it do to you to have music ever around you?
I don't mean radio, tv, movies, internet, I mean, for lack of a better term, real music. As in people playing instruments, voice included. Do you think it has a meaningful impact on the young ones around? Loaded question--I do. [more inside]
posted by emhutchinson at 9:37 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by emhutchinson at 9:37 PM PST - 12 comments
Family business
Joining the family business four years into my career. Is this a good move? [more inside]
Help me drug my cat! It's for a good cause I promise
Halp -- how do I ethically drug my cat to make him (temporarily) nicer / less of an asshole? [more inside]
posted by custard heart at 9:18 PM PST - 47 comments
posted by custard heart at 9:18 PM PST - 47 comments
Or am I just extra not pregnant?
Can an "extra" period be a sign of pregnancy? [more inside]
Ukrainian language classes in New York City
My friend's dad just passed away. How can I help him?
My friend's dad just passed away. How can I help him? What can I do?
I live couple thousand miles away from where he is. Can you give me some suggestions?
Is it bad if I start compiling list of government agencies or funeral homes for them to call? What else I can do?
posted by Carius at 8:58 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by Carius at 8:58 PM PST - 16 comments
Can you be happy alone? Or is it just contentment until the love of your live comes along?
Is it possible to be genuinely happy alone? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 8:18 PM PST - 39 comments
posted by anonymous at 8:18 PM PST - 39 comments
Dr. Seuss's rhyme, perfect every time?
Legally reinstalling Windows 7 without the disc
How can I replace the hard drive on my laptop and then get the operating system which I legally have installed right now back onto it? [more inside]
(Much) older student needs academic reference.
I'm applying to graduate programs for a MA in counseling. I'm closer to 50 than 40 and haven't been a student in nearly 20 years. One program wants "at least one academic reference" among my three letters of recommendation. Does this person necessarily have to be a former professor of mine? [more inside]
Whitewater kayaker seeks wintertime outlet for aggression - AKA - recommend a martial art (in Pittsburgh)
I want to try a martial art, but I'm overwhelmed by the huge assortment of styles that are out there. I have an idea of what I'd like, but I don't know what it's called, or how to find a good place to take classes. I've read a lot of the previous threads on martial arts, and they've helped me identify what I'm interested in, but I haven't gotten a good enough sense of which style matches what I'm looking for. [special requests inside] [more inside]
posted by Metasyntactic at 6:02 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by Metasyntactic at 6:02 PM PST - 22 comments
Fill Me With Dread
I just spent the weekend watching Breaking Bad, a show that is brilliant and full of intensely unpleasant moments of tension. I'm looking for books, shows, or movies that produce similar feelings of dread. The Shield offered something like this, as well as No Country for Old Men, The Strain, BSG, The Road, and parts of Justified. Any recommendations? (Extra points for anything available to watch on Netflix Instant)
...the composer, not the pizza
Which recording of Andrea Chénier, the opera by Umberto Giordano, is the best? And why?
Can I legally claim my de facto ownership of a car?
My parents bought me a car, but registered it under my mother's name with the understanding that it would be, for all intents and purposes, mine once I could pay back the purchase price. This happened, but we can't transfer the title to my name without voiding the warranty. Is there any way to make this de facto ownership any more de jure without re-registering it? [more inside]
nerd news needed (audio only)
Looking for a great new science-fiction-flavored or otherwise nerd-centric podcast. [more inside]
posted by gerryblog at 5:25 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by gerryblog at 5:25 PM PST - 13 comments
How to make my photography portfolio strong
I'm preparing to send a portfolio of photographs to some magazines in hopes of getting some acknowledgment in photo journalism etc. Anyway, how can I prepare the portfolio or make it stronger? Any suggestions are appreciated.
How do you properly clean a tie?
Are ties supposed to be cleaned? If so, what is the best way? Or do you just have to keep them 'clean'? Because if it is the latter, then you would have a tie for decades and never have it washed, and this just feels dirty. I read online that since ties are made of silk, you would dry-clean them, but this process slightly damages the tie. I'm not talking about spills or stains on the tie, but just wearing a tie as part of your day (ie like a doctor). My alternative would then be to buy many cheap ties and throw them away every year once they seem to get dirty.
posted by eliluong at 4:43 PM PST - 35 comments
posted by eliluong at 4:43 PM PST - 35 comments
How to protect the carpet under a kitchen table in an apartment?
How to protect the carpet under a kitchen table in an apartment? [more inside]
How can I move from hook-up or "one night stand" to a real relationship?
How can I move from hook-up or "one night stand" to a real relationship? Is that possible? How would a "slut" get into a relationship?
I am a 26 year old female who many might describe as promiscuous. I'm not embarrassed or ashamed of that, I'm having a lot of fun. But recently I now have a habit of sleeping with guys who I have a pretty big crush on, but the next morning they are always very "see you around!" If I invite them to hang out later they usually kindly decline. But honestly, I'd like to date them! I'd like to sleep with them again, and not just by accident because we happened to be at the same party. Is it possible to turn this sort of hook-up into more?
Maybe nsfw inside. [more inside]
How can a useless player with a big contract be a trade commodity in the NBA?
Could somebody please explain to me the economics by which a useless NBA player with a large contract is valuable on the trade market? [more inside]
posted by bukvich at 4:25 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by bukvich at 4:25 PM PST - 9 comments
How the heck do I handle relationships, and the possible end of a promising one, in my mid-20s?
Dear MeFi, How the heck do I handle relationships, and the possible end of a promising one, in my mid-20s? [more inside]
posted by mostly vowels at 4:23 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by mostly vowels at 4:23 PM PST - 8 comments
Eager to find eagle
Longshot NYC History Filter: Where is the third "old Penn Station eagle?" [more inside]
posted by functionequalsform at 4:22 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by functionequalsform at 4:22 PM PST - 4 comments
Help Mom navigate the pirate bays
Mom is using the internet for the first time on an old, old laptop with Windows XP, and using it for email and also streaming movies (the pirated kind) on sites like Megavideo. Anything to help her avoid scams and malware? Hoping for software/Firefox extensions as well as maybe a guide for first-time internet users.
Gift Giving for Dummies
What resources exist to teach me the skill of gift giving? [more inside]
posted by rhapsodie at 4:09 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by rhapsodie at 4:09 PM PST - 18 comments
TINSTAAFL
Possible PayPal scam? Two strangers sent my cousin some money and immediately filed a dispute claiming their goods never arrived. [more inside]
Help this hamster!
What could have caused this hamster injury? How serious is it? What should I do? And how should I tell the hamster's owners? [more inside]
Thrifty mystery
Thrift store treasure pot! Probably not, but can anyone tell me what the heck I just bought? [more inside]
posted by WickedPissah at 3:35 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by WickedPissah at 3:35 PM PST - 3 comments
Help me find this word!
A friend is searching for "a word that describes the state of knowing something but being unable to express it". Not by physical defect or injury, but like being tongue-tied. He's looking for one word only.
posted by jeffrygardner at 3:32 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by jeffrygardner at 3:32 PM PST - 26 comments
Best portable music player for a finnicky music collector?
I can't really be looking for the Holy Grail of MP3 players, can I? Big drive, SSD, straightforward file management and control over my music collection - too much to ask? Which one do I pick, or how do I make a current one in to what I want? [more inside]
posted by regicide is good for you at 3:24 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by regicide is good for you at 3:24 PM PST - 13 comments
Help me find a place to live
How to find a place to rent in London (residential)? And what should I know/look out for? [more inside]
Where can I buy a decent-sized replica of the flag of the Second Spanish Republic?
Where can I buy a decent-sized replica of the flag of the Second Spanish Republic? (image links inside) [more inside]
Name this tune
Can you help me identify this song and artist? It is driving me crazy because I hear it used as background music so often. It is especially a favorite of NPR and its many related organizations. [more inside]
How can I temper my tendency to despise people?
How can I temper my tendency to despise people? [more inside]
Name that podcast
In which I try to recall the name of a SF podcast in which a "freelance librarian" in a totalitarian future broadcasts a radio signal to the past, in an effort to change history. [more inside]
posted by outlier at 2:27 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by outlier at 2:27 PM PST - 2 comments
Where can I find down jackets that don't have logos on them?
Where can I find down jackets that don't have logos on them? [more inside]
posted by heresiarch at 2:24 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by heresiarch at 2:24 PM PST - 16 comments
Why can't they be friends?
How can I help my puppy and my older dog get along? [more inside]
Why does Jesus not want me to watch iTunes U videos on my iPad?
Why can't I watch iTunes U videos on my iPad? [more inside]
posted by grumblebee at 1:23 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by grumblebee at 1:23 PM PST - 19 comments
Where to find a photo of a bare white Mediterranean wall-- the kind one might see inside a house on the island of Hydra?
Where can I find a photo of a bare white Mediterranean wall-- the kind one might see inside a house on the island of Hydra? [more inside]
posted by cotesdurhone at 1:11 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by cotesdurhone at 1:11 PM PST - 5 comments
My old wireless connection has disappeared and I'd like it back!
My wife and I have a MacBook and a Linksys wireless router. The last few days our internet connection has been spotty, so this afternoon I reset the router. Since doing that we're able to connect to the wireless, but our network name has changed to "linksys" and no password is required to connect to it. How can I change it back to the old network name/password? I've tried going into the AirPort and Network preferences sections, but it doesn't give me the option of changing the name/password for the connection.
posted by The Card Cheat at 1:02 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by The Card Cheat at 1:02 PM PST - 13 comments
Help me get an amazing haircut in Boston!
I'm a girl about to go to visit some friends in Boston, and I'd like to get the best haircut of my life while I'm there. Please help me check "get awesome hair" off my 2011 to-do list! [more inside]
Could a water bottle with a built in carbon filter affect a child's asthma?
Could a water bottle with a built in carbon filter affect a child's asthma? [more inside]
posted by pandabearjohnson at 12:54 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by pandabearjohnson at 12:54 PM PST - 12 comments
How to Avoid Answers.com
Are there any scripts/tricks/bright ideas for how to filter out search results from answers.com, ask.com, yahoo answers and other worthlessly crowdsourced Q&A forums that always seem to make up the first page of anything I google?
Present company excluded, of course! [more inside]
posted by StopMakingSense at 12:51 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by StopMakingSense at 12:51 PM PST - 6 comments
C is for cookie, that's not good enough for me!
[Cookie Filter] I'm trying to find out what my favorite cookie is called, and perhaps a recipe for it. It's a chocolate cookie that is texturally as if a brownie and a truffle had a baby, and tastes, well, even better. outside view, inside view. [more inside]
I would love some recipes for healthier eating
I need help making healthier dishes. Any recipe ideas or great sites for this? [more inside]
Shopping for a stair carpet that goes far, flies near, to the stairs away from here
I need to buy carpet runners for two flights of stairs in my house, and haven't seen anything I liked as of yet. What carpeting stores in Toronto should I visit? I don't want anything too out of the ordinary — just something subtle/neutral in tan or a light brown, reasonable prices, and good service in store (I'll be installing it myself).
posted by orange swan at 12:35 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by orange swan at 12:35 PM PST - 2 comments
Really I know the cats are just testing their weapons of world domination on me
The touch of a cat's whisker or tongue on my face sometimes triggers what feels like a nerve flare. What is this? Is it common? [more inside]
posted by L'Estrange Fruit at 12:07 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by L'Estrange Fruit at 12:07 PM PST - 5 comments
Need an operator
I need to call 411 to get someone's home phone number. I live in the US. This person lives in Northern Ireland. How do I do that? [more inside]
Surprise! She's leaving me. Help me be graceful under fire.
On New Year's Day, my partner abruptly ended our four-year, cohabitating relationship. I had almost no warning, and will probably never fully understand why. I believe she is making the wrong choice. Give me advice on how to gracefully accept her decision anyway, and hold on to my sanity in the process. [more inside]
Is my headache serious?
Subarachnoid hemmorage, vascular dissection, or just a benign coital headache? [more inside]
Where to buy harp strings in Canada
My wife has a 44-string Venus harp. I think it's the Cherub model. The Venus website suggests a website to order from, but ordering online from a US retailer adds prohibitive shipping (and brokerage) costs, so I really need a Canadian retailer.
Where can I buy harp strings near Niagara, or online? I'm willing to drive to Toronto if I have to, but would prefer to order them online.
Does anyone have any suggestions?
where can i rent etc seladors in MA
does anyone know where i can rent etc selador lights in the MA area
Traveling to Central/South America with an iPad
iPad 3G/Wifi in Costa Rica... anyone have direct experience? [more inside]
Transatlantic television technical teaser
I have a USA-standard Samsung LCD flatscreen TV (specifically this one). I'm moving to the UK in a couple of months and would rather not have to replace it. What do I need to do to make it work in the UK? [more inside]
What is this pile of black ash in my furnace? I don't smell gas - can I re-light it?
What is this pile of black ash in my furnace? I don't smell gas - can I re-light it? [more inside]
How to correct this half.com shipping error without getting screwed?
I was selling off old textbooks on Half.com and mistakenly sent a book that was about twice the selling value. How should I proceed? [more inside]
How can I *easily* backup terabytes of data to optical media?
Looking for a good way to get a backup my photo archive to DVDs. [more inside]
posted by StimulatingPixels at 9:10 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by StimulatingPixels at 9:10 AM PST - 11 comments
Android Apps Suggestions
I recently received a Samsung Galaxy S for Christmas. What are some useful/cool apps for Android? [more inside]
Take my piano, please!
How can I get rid of an old-ish, beat up piano that I do not want to move yet again? I have a Kimball upright piano, no stool. All the keys work, but it has significant cosmetic damage (gouges and scratches on the wood case, the music stand is broken off, some of the keys are chipped on the ends). I'm not sure how old it is, but it is definitely not a valuable antique. [more inside]
posted by jeoc at 7:47 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by jeoc at 7:47 AM PST - 17 comments
Got to be one of the silliest questions ever
Newbie travel question: How to navigate when you don't know the language? [more inside]
posted by unannihilated at 7:46 AM PST - 39 comments
posted by unannihilated at 7:46 AM PST - 39 comments
Tonic syrup that isn't nasty
Where can I an alternative to SodaStream tonic water syrup? [more inside]
posted by samsarah at 7:46 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by samsarah at 7:46 AM PST - 11 comments
Why isn't he into me?
Need some guy input here – what’s wrong with this situation? Why isn’t this particular guy friend interested in me? (more details inside) [more inside]
Lyrics to La Bottine Souriante's "Les Filles de la Rochelle"?
Can anyone find the lyrics to La Bottine Souriante's "Les Filles de la Rochelle" as performed on their 1989 album "Je Voudrais Changer D'chapeau"? [more inside]
posted by Songdog at 6:44 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by Songdog at 6:44 AM PST - 3 comments
I want to play games, not design them.
I have precisely zero interest in 'creating my own levels' in games like Little Big Planet and Modnation Racers, but the games themselves look fun. Will I enjoy them (or get my money's worth) without participating in their 'creative' aspects? (I am an occasional, casual gamer).
E-Jealousy
I believe my boyfriend may be entering in to an emotional affair with a former coworker via facebook. How do i bring this up without seeming untrusting when nothing physical has happened (yet?) [more inside]
Tell me your baby essentials!
I'd like to buy a baby shower gift for a couple of soon-to-be parents who are really, sincerely strapped for cash. Please help me (a non-parent) come up with a list of absolute baby essentials that they can use during the first year or so. [more inside]
I need an exercise routine to gain weight and muscle with limited equipment
As a part of a life-changing experience, I´m trying to get together a series of exercises and routines to make myself fit and strong.
Right now, I have the following "ingredients" to make it happen:
1. Resistance band kit from GoFit (Ultimage ProGym)
2. A pair of 14 kg dumbbells
3. A foldable bike
4. A round balance board
5. A quiet neighborhood to walk on.
6. 3 hours per week [more inside]
posted by Matrod at 5:41 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by Matrod at 5:41 AM PST - 11 comments
Suggestions for a rolling music station for a tight apartment?
Is there some sort of rolling table (maybe even one where I could have multiple layers of equipment) that I can keep all of my music gadgets set-up, but that can roll out of the way when the time comes? [more inside]
Differences and similarities in the US/AU undergraduate experience?
For those with experience of undergraduate study at both American and Australian universities, what were some of the most notable contrasts? I'm particularly interested in differences in student culture and in assessment methods / difficulty.
posted by nicolas léonard sadi carnot at 2:30 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by nicolas léonard sadi carnot at 2:30 AM PST - 15 comments
Peter and the Wolf Album
Help me find a copy of "Peter and the Wolf" ... [more inside]
posted by GatorDavid at 1:23 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by GatorDavid at 1:23 AM PST - 2 comments
WHAT IS THE EBAY FOR INTEGRATED CIRCUITS?
I have a lot of (old) ICs Integrated Circuits. (Also, crazy piles of capacitors and resistors, etc. but let us concentrate on the ICs.) Is there a website where an average citizen with these items can sell them to buyers? I fear they would just get lost buried or unseen on "ebay", even moreso on "craigslist". SeekIC.com seems like the kind of site I am after, but I would like to sell to buyers in the USA. [more inside]
posted by shipbreaker at 12:43 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by shipbreaker at 12:43 AM PST - 8 comments
We don't eat fat. If we do eat fat - ugh! Common?
Mr LyzzyBee and I have been on a very low saturated fat diet since March, for medical reasons. We are happy, healthy, fit, in the correct weight ranges and the doctors are happy with us. However, we were away over New Year's and, while I have really gone off stuff with fat in, Mr LB engaged fully with our hosts' food, having something we wouldn't normally have (a couple of biscuits, yesterday 2 buttered rolls with bacon and sausage) and now has an upset stomach (we do eat red meat, but only very lean / with fat trimmed). Is this common? He's scared he's got food poisoning, I think it's the fat. [more inside]
January 1
How to enjoy being abroad in London on a limited budget?
I'm studying abroad in London for six months, starting this Wednesday, as in three or four days from now. I need advice on how to live cheaply in London and still enjoy myself. Rent and two meals a day are covered, but I need advice on everything outside of that (Very long, sorry!) [more inside]
posted by MadamM at 10:14 PM PST - 42 comments
posted by MadamM at 10:14 PM PST - 42 comments
It's Platonic, really.
My sister is starting a technology company with a male friend. People keep thinking they are dating. How does she make it clear that it's totally platonic and will stay that way? [more inside]
Yes, the cover will have a shot of a Revenge of the Nerds poster...
We've arranged a kinda small-scale school reunion for a select bunch of old schoolfriends in February. I'm planning on making a sort of yearbook/decadebook for a keepsake. What should I put in it? [more inside]
posted by malibustacey9999 at 9:38 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by malibustacey9999 at 9:38 PM PST - 4 comments
Suddenly outgrew our brand new car. What to do?
We need to sell our almost brand-new car. How can we do it without losing too much money? [more inside]
healing with whole food for dummies?
What's a book that is similar to Healing With Whole Foods by Paul Pitchford, only less intense? My mom is into those 'blueberries will save the world' email forwards, and for her birthday I'd like to encourage her new obsession with healthy foods, teach her how to cook them, explain about health, etc. [more inside]
How to explain lack of relationship experience to a new love interest?
How to explain lack of relationship experience to a new love interest? [more inside]
Is there anything as cool as Pee Wee Herman?
My plan to give my sister tickets to the Pee Wee Herman show on Broadway for Xmas failed (snowstorm, etc.). What equivalently awesome "experience" gift could I give her instead? [more inside]
posted by enzymatic at 8:24 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by enzymatic at 8:24 PM PST - 4 comments
help finding a song???
I really need help with a song! it would make a great late x-mas gift!
I don't know anything but a few lyrics.
...Crystal you're my little girl, the things you do and say just brighten my world
_or hey crystal you're the key to my heart
...She asked…..Daddy, what is water made of?
Daddy, what is God's last name?
Daddy, why don't you kiss me the way you kiss mommy?.
It is a man singing about his daughter.
any help would be great!!!!
Aloha people under the sea!
I'm in Wakiki for another week. Once my cold abates in a day or so, which diving center would you recommend? [more inside]
What to do in Burlington next Tuesday?
Next Tuesday in Burlington, VT? Or on the road from and to Montreal? [more inside]
Dutch goat cheese origins
How are goats raised in Holland? Feed lot? Free range? [more inside]
How soon should I try to jump ship from my job?
After a long period of not-working and contracting, I finally got a job as a web developer. Now I think I'd prefer another job, but I don't feel my skills or my self as a whole are good enough to land something better. Should I job hunt anyway, should I make getting job-hunt-worthy task number one, or can I afford to stay still for a year and accomplish other goals? [more inside]
Financial advice needed.
How can I get my financial house in order? Lots of debt and terror. [more inside]
Help us move our fridge, please
We're moving and need to disconnect the water line to the fridge's icemaker, but the compression nut won't budge. Before Sir Acorn and I do any more damage with pliers and wrench, what's the secret? [more inside]
posted by acorncup at 5:56 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by acorncup at 5:56 PM PST - 11 comments
Exerting your authority
It sounds so pretty!
Hailee Steinfeld as Hattie Ross in True Grit (2010) and Megan Fallows as Anne Shirley in the Anne of Green Gables series speak almost exactly the same. And it sounds so great. What is the origin of this method of speaking? Elocution lessons? Having parents in the theatre? What?
This is NOT a Happy New Year kind of day.
I woke up today with strong feelings of fear, and I'm not sure exactly what's going on. I need help in getting a handle on them, figuring them out or otherwise learning how to deal because this is NOT how I wanted to start the new year. I'm also not sure if this is related to being sick, having surgery, and missing meds in the past 4 days. Please help!! [more inside]
posted by MultiFaceted at 5:40 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by MultiFaceted at 5:40 PM PST - 15 comments
Use LCD Monitor in place of HDTV for PS3
Is it viable to use an LCD Monitor in place of a HDTV for my PS3? [more inside]
Password management
Up to now, I have used Apple's Keychain program to manage my passwords. I recently got an iPad, and now I have lots of login passwords that I don't have memorized and can't access from my iPad browser. So, I'm looking for a password management setup that will do the following things (or as many as possible): [more inside]
Is there an Ask.MeFI for sex and sexuality?
AskMeFi is always a place you can count on getting good info and help from the community. Is there a site where you can get the same quality of answers and thoughts in regard to sex?
Been looking and keep finding junk and adolescent user bases.
I'm not so much looking for clinical, more along the lines of an open and *open minded* community dedicated to sex and all things sex related.
A place where I could ask something on the 'fringe' side and get helpful, grown up input.
Thanks
posted by mrflibble at 5:18 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by mrflibble at 5:18 PM PST - 6 comments
What's the best available tutorial for making games in Flash?
What's the best tutorial out there for 101 Game Making with Flash? [more inside]
posted by GilloD at 5:12 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by GilloD at 5:12 PM PST - 5 comments
Swedish diet?
What do Swedish people eat on a typical day? [more inside]
posted by sweetkid at 4:49 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by sweetkid at 4:49 PM PST - 8 comments
Set-top boxes that support a proxy server?
Are there any Netflix-compatible streaming video devices (not PCs) that support proxy server/IP spoofing? [more inside]
posted by bakerybob at 4:19 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by bakerybob at 4:19 PM PST - 4 comments
Am I poisoning myself when I drive?
I smell gasoline very strongly in my car. The smell began suddenly when the weather got colder than usual. Should I be concerned? [more inside]
Sending Canned Video Via Skype
I'm about to video Skype for the first time, using my macbook pro's built-in isight camera.
The person I'm Skyping with has never met me, but has a whacky sense of humor, so I thought it might be amusing to start out by feeding in a few seconds of stock video of a hunky male stripper (cutting it off, and replacing it with my geeky real self, long before it gets lewd). Is there any way to do this?
posted by Quisp Lover at 4:00 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by Quisp Lover at 4:00 PM PST - 3 comments
Sincerely, Cordially, Respectfully Yours
As stated in a recent previous question, a good 365 to-do-per-day project is writing a letter a day.... so beyond the obvious, who should I write letters to? [more inside]
I will build it, piece by piece
Help me understand computer hardware. [more inside]
Help Choosing a Honeymoon spot
Where in the Caribbean should we go for our honeymoon? [more inside]
What to expect when diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and not getting treatment
My wife's grandmother has pancreatic cancer and is not getting treated. What can she (the grandmother) expect? [more inside]
If I was a Q, I'd probably be a bit of a jerk, too.
Is there a quote about how a vastly superior creature who isn't a god could appear as if they were one? [more inside]
posted by Golfhaus at 2:04 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by Golfhaus at 2:04 PM PST - 14 comments
Someone's stolen my life and replaced it with the plot of a bad romance novel!
Needing relationship advice - and maybe a sanity check or two. I'm planning to move to a new country for several years, with the intention of starting a relationship with a guy I don't know that well yet... can it possibly work? Special snowflake details inside. [more inside]
How can I get rid of all this ammunition?
How can I get rid of, ideally sell, all of this ammunition that I inherited? [more inside]
Best (FREE/VERY CHEAP) video capture software for integrated webcam on Dell Latitude E6410, running Windows 7?
I seem to only be able to use my webcam when I am chatting online. I would like to be able to record and playback video. I am on a very tight budget, so cannot afford something like Camtasia (~$300), and even something like Debut Video Recording Suite (at $70) is too expensive. Anyone know of free or very cheap options available? Thanks!
Photo processing workflow for non-photographers.
Help setting up a mostly-automated digital photo processing workflow for non-photographers. [more inside]
We just want to have a three-way on video (chat)...
Free three-way video chat that isn't a Flash-driven video chat website? [more inside]
What is his motive?
Should I move on or stay??? [more inside]
Best blu-ray player for an elderly person who doesn't have internet?
My mother-in-law's old DVD player bit the dust recently and we would like to get her a blu ray player. She does not have internet and has a Magnovox 27 inch analog TV. She just wants to be able to view DVD and Blu ray movies.
Any recommendations on a good, basic player?
posted by I'm Brian and so's my wife! at 12:19 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by I'm Brian and so's my wife! at 12:19 PM PST - 7 comments
Why are these books so cheap?
Why are these used books on Amazon so cheap? [more inside]
posted by Pope Guilty at 12:13 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by Pope Guilty at 12:13 PM PST - 20 comments
And Don't Forget To Give Me Back My Black T-Shirt
After a pretty horrid turn of events, I'm left feeling unsatisfied by my bank's loss prevention department. What are my options? [more inside]
posted by Sara C. at 12:09 PM PST - 38 comments
posted by Sara C. at 12:09 PM PST - 38 comments
How can I import .csv file of contacts into GMail and overwrite groups?
Is it possible to import a list of contacts into GMail contacts using a .csv file and have the groups in my contracts trump what's in Google? [more inside]
How can I chill out about the high amount of BPA in receipts?
Phthalates, VOCs, BPA in plastic and cans, the list goes on. I changed my habits in an attempt to avoid all those things. Now it's high amounts of BPA that rub off of sales receipts. Any advice that could help me chill out? I'm exhausted. [more inside]
posted by allisonrae at 11:14 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by allisonrae at 11:14 AM PST - 17 comments
9mm casings in my doorway.
Shooting guns out in the street for fun on new year's eve in Berlin? Is this legal? Normal? Am I mistaken? [more inside]
posted by molecicco at 10:48 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by molecicco at 10:48 AM PST - 6 comments
high heels for wide, high arched feet?
Is there a pair of sleek high heels out there for problem feet? If not, is there a way to make them fit anyway?
I want to buy a pair of pretty shoes that I can wear out in the evening and to job interviews. One pair of classic black heels should do it. (I'm talking "nice restaurant" out or "work happy hour" out, not "Studio 54" out. Even two inches would be fine as long as they are flattering.) I own lots of pairs of heels, and every single one of them hurts terribly. Help me find a pair that doesn't? [more inside]
posted by fingersandtoes at 9:03 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by fingersandtoes at 9:03 AM PST - 26 comments
possible to fix tv speakers buzz?
My boyfriend has a Phillips 32" in flat LCD HDTV, that appears to be from 2006 or 2007. The screen seems to still be in great shape, but the speakers have developed an annoying buzz. Is it likely that the speakers could be fixed at a reasonable cost, or do we need to junk the tv completely and just get a new one?
Timehacking 101
Freelancers: Give me your best time management hints and tips. [more inside]
Best Worst
I want to read some worst-somethings-of-the-year lists.
Albums, movies, books, tv shows, games, celebrities, words, tweets, new products, headlines, geopolitical trends, anything and everything--just as long as it's the worst ones of 2010.
Whare are some great worst-somethings-of-the-year lists?
What genre of music do the tracks on the It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia soundtrack fall into?
What genre of music do the tracks on the It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia soundtrack fall into?
posted by superduperfly at 8:42 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by superduperfly at 8:42 AM PST - 4 comments
He doesn't have to snort it, although that's fun too!
Seeking 365/daily project suggestions
What 365/daily project should I start today? [more inside]
Looking for nonslip hiking shoes
Nonslip hiking shoes recommendations? [more inside]
Seen any good movies lately?
2 part question: 1. I used to be a member of a movie site which made recommendations based on your likes and your friends likes and movies of a similar genre, but I've forgotten what it was called. Do you know of a site like that? Maybe I can recover my membership if I can find it again!
2. Can you recommend a social network for the cinema? Preferably one with similar characteristics to the one i used to know, with a good number of European & British, as well as US, content & users.
I don't want to leave her in the plastic shoeboxes any more
Need an urn-like thing for a horse's ashes. [more inside]
PC death
Two PCs have died in our house over that past month. Both were old(ish) and neither was much-loved, so no tragedies (we back them up). I've already replaced one (a 7 year old Dell Dimension 8400) and will eventually replace the other -- a Mac mini. Here's my question: any idea why both would suffer similar deaths?
In both cases, they seem to boot up, show the first stage of loading their respective OS, then cycle straight into a non-responsive screen with only a tiny square of light (ala the Matrix). Both machines have surge protectors and the PC had a profusion of anti-whatnot software. Any ideas?
A Retreat in the Bay Area
Where can 10-12 people stay for an overnight retreat in or close to the Bay Area (California)? [more inside]
posted by mahoganyslide at 3:12 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by mahoganyslide at 3:12 AM PST - 13 comments
latin song in "Waiting for Guffman?"
Is there a full recording for "Ya no quiero la tortilla" from Waiting for Guffman? [more inside]