November 2010 Archives
November 30
How to skin a website
What is the easiest way to replace the text or pictures on a website with your own pictures, preferably using Firefox? Where should a person who only knows a bit of HTML start? [more inside]
posted by WhackyparseThis at 11:46 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by WhackyparseThis at 11:46 PM PST - 5 comments
I am really, really glad I went for the slipcover.
Why did my totally toilet trained dog just cock a leg on the couch right in front of me? [more inside]
posted by Wantok at 11:34 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by Wantok at 11:34 PM PST - 17 comments
No more bokeh-talk
Whats a good photography / video site, that's not about the technology? [more inside]
Are my old Usenet posts going to resurface someday?
I'm worried about some old Usenet postings. Help? [more inside]
Yes, I know this is Officially Not Recommended Financial Planning
I'd like to cash out a Roth IRA and make those funds available to my parents. But because early withdrawal is a No Good Terrible Bad Idea, I can't find much specific advice on the subject. I don't have a financial planner right now. You are not my financial planner, but perhaps you can help me check my work in figuring out the ramifications? [more inside]
posted by desuetude at 9:35 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by desuetude at 9:35 PM PST - 13 comments
Pants! Pants! Pants!
What kind of yoga pants should I get for work (that won't get all pilly in the lady bits area)? [more inside]
How to merge & combine .pdf to Excel pages
How can you merge and combine imported and converted .pdf to Excel 2007pages? [more inside]
posted by ~Sushma~ at 8:02 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by ~Sushma~ at 8:02 PM PST - 5 comments
What do I do?
I think I'm clinically depressed, and it's screwing me up academically. What do I do to salvage the last couple weeks of the semester? [more inside]
posted by qvinx at 8:00 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by qvinx at 8:00 PM PST - 26 comments
What is the best shampoo to use for gray hair?
What is the best shampoo to use for gray hair? [more inside]
Another TSA groping question...
I have a piercing. In my clitoral hood. I can't remove it. I have to fly on Thursday, if I go through the porno scanner will this create an issue? I am nearly sick with worrying about this.
Funny stories: some things about your long-term s.o. that once upon a time gave you anxiety attacks?
He's a silly nerd. I love him for it, but the more I find myself getting seriously attached to those things that he does, the more I find myself worrying that one day I won't be able to appreciate it as much as I do now... [more inside]
ideas sought for living and working in el mundo hispanohablante...soon!
American citizen wants to spend some months living in a Spanish-speaking country and at least break even. Halp! Details within. [more inside]
Help me make a miniaturized time lapse rig
I'd like to build a really minimalistic time lapse rig [more inside]
posted by RustyBrooks at 7:32 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by RustyBrooks at 7:32 PM PST - 9 comments
99 Problems and a Car is One
Should I repair my damaged car for significantly more than its original cost, or buy a new cheap used vehicle? [more inside]
Need to mirror my iTunes media in two locations
I want to keep my iTunes Media on a network volume when I'm home and on a portable drive when I'm traveling. Meanwhile I need to keep my Mobile Applications on my internal hard drive at all times. Is this possible? [more inside]
posted by alms at 7:17 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by alms at 7:17 PM PST - 7 comments
Are we oddly fertile?
Given 'optimal' circumstances, what are the typical odds of conception from a single act of unprotected intercourse? [more inside]
I need help with flirting!
I'm a straight 29-year old male, who for various reasons has never dated and now is trying to get started. The problem is that I never learned how to flirt, and I'm totally clueless about how to either generate interest or recognize interest in others. What's worse, the standard "Martian's guides to dating" are almost useless to me because my primary social activities are forms of partner dancing, in which the norms of physical contact are different enough that I can't use the standard signals to judge someone's interest. So, what can I do to attract the ladies or notice when they're attracted to me? [more inside]
Writ or Writout You? Writ Now? Writ Do We Do?
Will a writ of execution against the (dead) owner of a house we're buying screw up the sale? [more inside]
I like Richard Feynman, I like Randy Paulsch. Who else is would I like?
I like Richard Feynman, I like Randy Paulsch. I like them because they are passionate with the things they do and they are inspiring to other people.
Who else is passionate and inspiring like these fine men?
Looking for recommendations for fantasy novels.
I'm currently looking for some new fantasy books to read. The last thread I found that was closest to this was in 2004, so I figure some new stuff has come out since then. I'm looking for books that are actually well written, and aren't overly dense or ridiculous. [more inside]
How awesome is CS5, really?
First World Problems Filter: Good fortune recently shined upon me, and I won a copy of Adobe CS5 Design Premium. Help me decide what to do with it? [more inside]
What is "drv.mv" on a Windows computer?
Can you recommend some music (vinyl records) for me to check out?
Can you recommend some music that I would like? I buy used vinyl records, and am looking to expand my collection to include artists I may not yet be familiar with. [more inside]
posted by cp311 at 5:32 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by cp311 at 5:32 PM PST - 16 comments
Should I buy a new CPU now, or will the prices go down soon?
Should I buy a new computer now, or will I just kick myself in six months because it will be cheaper? I am contemplating buying the iMac, but the cost of getting 16GB of RAM upgrade adds about a grand to the total price. I really want to have a lot of speed. Is it likely for the price to go down much in the next 6 months? If so, will it be substantial (worth putting off the instant gratification), or will it be insignificant as a % of the total price? Thank you for helping me make this decision. (As a side note, does anyone know of a good PC that is comparable to the iMac? I couldn't find one that had a solid state HD) Thanks again!
whats better, a Honeymoon or a MefiMoon?
For our Honeymoon, my other half and I will be going to London for 5 days, Paris for 4 days, make our way to Barcelona for 5 days, then Bangkok for ten days. I'm hoping for some recommendations for the leg from Paris to Barcelona, and Bangkok but feel to offer any recommendations! [more inside]
posted by Admira at 5:30 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Admira at 5:30 PM PST - 9 comments
Best program for character portraits?
What computer game, online or otherwise, or other avatar-maker type program, has the best character-portrait maker? [more inside]
posted by The otter lady at 5:09 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by The otter lady at 5:09 PM PST - 10 comments
Spam Filter
I receive a couple of non-Gmail-filtered spam emails a day, from a friend's compromised machine/account. I can easily deal with them / filter them / discard them.
Besides hitting "Report Spam" I'm just wondering if there is a better place to report these consistent messages. I've been getting them for 6 months or so, doesn't seem the Big G's learning algorithm is ever gonna catch on...
posted by Exchequer at 5:06 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Exchequer at 5:06 PM PST - 10 comments
Wedding dress alterations in Vancouver?
Vancouver Filter: Does anyone know of a good dressmaker/seamstress who is experienced with altering wedding dresses, is not too expensive, and can work FAST? Also, are there any Mefite dressmakers or seamstresses anywhere who could give me an idea of how much these alterations should cost? [more inside]
Anyone have some good examples of pre-internet collaboration?
The internet has obviously fostered, or at least made easier, lots of collaboration, at least in the software field with linux, firefox, etc. Does anyone have any good examples of collaboration projects that took place before the internet?
Experiences with sinus surgery?
What have your experiences been with (endoscopic) sinus surgery? [more inside]
posted by altopower at 4:12 PM PST - 28 comments
posted by altopower at 4:12 PM PST - 28 comments
Best Membership Site/Forum Combination?
Best CMS for a Membership Site/Forum Combination? [more inside]
posted by darth_tedious at 4:11 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by darth_tedious at 4:11 PM PST - 3 comments
Scandanavian Itineraries
Help us plan our Scandanavian honeymoon! [more inside]
I'm the only person who likes the Gmail dink.
I just started using Pidgin, and I like it, but I don't like the default sound when I receive a message. Previously, I IMed using gchat within my gmail account and really liked the little "dink" sounds that it made. Is there a way to import those sounds into Pidgin? Google is less than helpful on this front.
posted by Fuego at 4:05 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Fuego at 4:05 PM PST - 4 comments
Replace a missing vehicle title before it's registered?
Just bought a used car last week with cash and received the title and other paperwork at time of purchase. Now I can't find the title and I need to get the car registered. What do I need to do? [more inside]
posted by John Frum at 4:02 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by John Frum at 4:02 PM PST - 2 comments
Should I let them get their 25,000?
Is it unethical to bypass the technical recruiter and go straight to the recruiting company? [more inside]
Novel with shuffleable table of contents?
I remember a college professor telling me about a book, probably Latin American, possibly magical realism, in which the table of contents could be shuffled around according to some provided lists, and the book re-read accordingly, acquiring new meanings and interpretations with each shuffle. What is it called? Also welcome: suggestions for novels with a similar style or feeling, or which play with the medium in a similar way (I've already read House of Leaves).
posted by lhall at 3:25 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by lhall at 3:25 PM PST - 16 comments
Where do the internet-savvy poets hang out?
What are the best online communities for poets? This previous thread says that poetryslamming was pretty good, but it looks dead now. Are there any others?
Thank you for the music. That is, if I could hear it.
So, I'm running a shoutcast server. Properly forwarded ports and everything, and people can listen, give the info a look. However, my other DJs can't connect from remote IPs. What's going on? It just disconnects them.
posted by Askiba at 3:06 PM PST - 1 comment
posted by Askiba at 3:06 PM PST - 1 comment
what to get a disaster-obsessed kid for Christmas?
Gift-list filter: what to get an eight-year-old boy who is obsessed with disasters, decay, big things collapsing, and 'Earth after people' scenarios? [more inside]
posted by lovecrafty at 3:04 PM PST - 42 comments
posted by lovecrafty at 3:04 PM PST - 42 comments
Outputting a hyperlinked list of documents in a folder with relative filepaths in Excel 97
So I am stuck at work with Excel 97. I am trying to do something that seems simple enough in my head but just isn't.
Basically, I have a workbook filled with a bunch of worksheets. In some of those worksheets, I would a list of documents in a given folder with hyperlinks to those documents. I've managed to sort out a way to create a list of documents in a folder which updates each time the whole book is opened, but I really, really want that hyperlinked capability. More inside. [more inside]
Better Android Calendar App/Widget?
Android app/widget help: I really enjoyed the WebOS calendar, especially the way it blocked out hours of the day. [more inside]
posted by Baby_Balrog at 3:01 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Baby_Balrog at 3:01 PM PST - 6 comments
It's D Day! Well, PhD day anyway:)
Hoping someone can offer some insights on pursuing a PhD. under there circumstances???? [more inside]
Excel 2007 text to column help
Excel 2007 text to column help. [more inside]
Tipping the housekeepers
How much does one tip each member of a housekeeping team? [more inside]
posted by colin_l at 2:43 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by colin_l at 2:43 PM PST - 5 comments
Help me stop my windows from dripping
I need advice on fixing condensation on aluminum window frames. My house has a ton of aluminum window frames. Now that the weather has turned cold water is condensing on them, puddling at the bottom of the frames, and causing problems. How can I fix this? [more inside]
posted by bq at 2:36 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by bq at 2:36 PM PST - 8 comments
Looking for a serious ramen book
Where can I find a good book on the preparation and cooking of ramen in English? [more inside]
posted by whitneyarner at 2:23 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by whitneyarner at 2:23 PM PST - 6 comments
How to protect a website from hackers & Firesheep?
How to protect a website? [more inside]
looking for a therapist in DC
DCfilter/Therapyfilter: I'm looking for a therapist in the Washington, DC area that takes United Healthcare. I also need some general advice on starting therapy-- I haven't done it in several years and my previous experience with it wasn't great. I'm being treated with medications for depression. [more inside]
How should I wrap a Christmas Cache of LARP weapons?
I decided to buy my wife a small Medieval LARP weapons cache for Christmas. I know she will like it, but I want to wrap this gift so it will really wow her. I am in need of a clever or creative suggestion to put together this gift - without spending more than about 25 bucks on some sort of the thematic presentation. Help me tie up the best gift ever! [more inside]
posted by faheypb at 1:45 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by faheypb at 1:45 PM PST - 14 comments
Can this [potential] academic relationship be saved?
I am trying to plan a thesis project with the external adviser of my dreams, and it's not going well. [more inside]
What positions are less likely to cause a UTI?
I'm prone to UTIs after intercourse. What sex positions are less likely to cause UTIs? (NSFW) [more inside]
Phone number for Netherlands social services
Please help us contact social services in the Netherlands! We are in the UK. [more inside]
posted by tanc at 1:18 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by tanc at 1:18 PM PST - 7 comments
lost, cab, laptop, life, reward
I left a laptop in the back of a cab, with a daytimer, and two library books. [more inside]
How to handle liability in organizing a charity music festival.
I'm organizing a local music festival. Although the proceeds are all to be donated to local charities, I will probably end up taking in large amounts of money in the range of a few thousand dollars and arranging sponsorships through local businesses. What is the cheapest and easiest way to limit my personal liability in the event that complications arise? [more inside]
WordPress content with manual home page?
Can I put a manually updated home page in front of what WordPress generates, using the Thesis theme framework? [more inside]
posted by aaronetc at 12:38 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by aaronetc at 12:38 PM PST - 8 comments
What culinary goodies do I need from Ohio?
Visiting Canton, OH... what food items do I need to take back with me? [more inside]
posted by byebyejekki at 12:30 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by byebyejekki at 12:30 PM PST - 6 comments
Will I fail this drug test and ruin my whole life?
So, about 2 months ago I took some Phentermine, about 7 pills over the course of 2 weeks. I didn't have a prescription. I now have to take a hair test for a new job and bonus! if I test positive I will get reported to the authorities, mandatory. [more inside]
Website Amnesia
Google-Fu fail filter: I am looking for a site that allows you to poll a targeted audience about 2 options. I think its relatively new and the pricing was very reasonable, around $5/500 responses. [more inside]
posted by halseyaa at 11:59 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by halseyaa at 11:59 AM PST - 8 comments
Surrender, Freeman!
On a nostalgia kick I de-mothballed the PS2 and picked up a used copy of Half-Life. I was halfway through the game yesterday when I lost power. I was quicksaving frequently--practically every room (wussy, I know).
Mystery: The saved game is still there--but it isn't. [more inside]
Gonna give me a hack attack
So many savvy friends have been gmail-hacked lately that I'm freaking out. Please give me the latest advice. [more inside]
And I'm Not Even a Twilight Fan
Hate the formula, love the color: other ideas for lipsticks that replicate Revlon's Just Bitten Lipstain in Gothic, which is a lovely deep blue-toned red? [more inside]
posted by stellaluna at 11:03 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by stellaluna at 11:03 AM PST - 13 comments
What's your preferred method of getting comics on an iPad?
What's the easiest way to manage comics (cbr) on an ipad? Dropbox or is there an easier way to upload them. If dropbox, how can I combine 40 CBR issues into one cbr that I can readt through without stopping every ten minutes to download and re-load a new issue? [more inside]
How do I give a domain as gift to a WordPress blogger?
I want to give a domain name or three as a gift to a friend who blogs on WordPress. I'd like to include some unusual international TLDs, but is that a good idea? [more inside]
Can you help point me to some interesting Harry Potter related reading?
Can you help point me to some of the best and most interesting Harry Potter related reading? [more inside]
posted by philipy at 10:56 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by philipy at 10:56 AM PST - 16 comments
Food with Dogs: SF.
Please share your list of dog-friendly restaurants in San Francisco with me. [more inside]
posted by jeffamaphone at 10:54 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by jeffamaphone at 10:54 AM PST - 9 comments
NYC Parking
Another NYC parking question... Moving to NYC and will be staying in temporary housing for at least a month in downtown Manhattan/Battery Park area starting this Saturday. We need a reasonably located/priced, secure parking spot for a least a month until we figure out where our permanent home will be. I'm not expecting much need to move the car during this time. I know similar questions have been asked and answered, Pier 40 (+/-$300 month) is already on the list, but I would appreciate any advice on closer/convenient, farther/cheaper or Pier 40 experience. Thank you.
Digital video camera advice
I am looking to buy my first digital video camera and would like some recommendations. Preferably something I could use around the office to edit semi-professional looking internal company videos. Hard drive? Flash drive? Budget is $600 or less. THANKS!
Help me figure out how my site got hacked - and what to do...
My website got hacked the other night; a piece of code was inserted that generated spam. I'm technical enough to have found the offending code, and I simply removed it, but I'm baffled as to how the code got inserted in the first place….
(more inside) [more inside]
A blue monitor, but not the blue screen of death
Why did my monitor turn blue? ... and now today, I cant seem to get it to work. (I'm sooo clueless.) [more inside]
How do I get online prescription glasses?
Walk me through getting prescription glasses online, please. [more inside]
posted by mygothlaundry at 9:58 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by mygothlaundry at 9:58 AM PST - 26 comments
Looking for a decent documentary on French history
I'm looking for a documentary on French history. Something similar to Simon Schamra's BBC series "A History of Britain". [more inside]
Call me on my telephone... but not in song.
Where can I find where can I find ringtones/text message sounds made out of... tones (like the old school ones)? [more inside]
Anchor navigation on Wordpress blog
I'm working on a Wordpress blog that has a number of "featured" (not quite the right word) items on the front page - these are not grouped together and are not in any order. I want to be able to link to them on the main page using anchors. [more inside]
posted by OverlappingElvis at 9:47 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by OverlappingElvis at 9:47 AM PST - 3 comments
Is Bette Davis Style Real?
In the lyrics to "Desolation Row" Bob Dylan writes:
Cinderella, she seems so easy
“It takes one to know one,” she smiles
And puts her hands in her back pockets
Bette Davis style.
Was that really something Bette Davis did irl or in the movies? Is there a screen shot of her doing this? Or... is this line just a piece of Mr. Dylan's fertile imagination?
posted by Xurando at 9:47 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by Xurando at 9:47 AM PST - 5 comments
Where other than Canada (specifically the prairies) can I teach and earn a comparable income?
Where other than Canada (specifically the prairies) can I teach and earn a comparable income? [more inside]
Occupations for non-academic research?
Occupations for non-academic research? [more inside]
SNL Archives?
Where can I find videos of old SNL episodes? I'm looking for a skit from this one.
posted by jbradley at 9:25 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by jbradley at 9:25 AM PST - 10 comments
Nickname that store
Rotten Ronnie's/GreaseDonLo's, Crappy Tire, Tar-gét, Wally World, Value Village (a la Phoebe "Néstlé TollBooth"), StupidStore, and more! What are your family's favorite colloquialisms for these and other "reputable" establishments? [more inside]
posted by Khazk at 8:53 AM PST - 219 comments
posted by Khazk at 8:53 AM PST - 219 comments
Center or Centre?
UK spelling question: I'm applying for a job. Which format should I use on my CV and cover letter? [more inside]
Name my crossfit box!
What's a great name for a Crossfit gym? [more inside]
Will the federal govt shaft us too on unemployment?
How will the end of extended unemployment benefits on the federal level affect my wife on Massachusetts unemployment? [more inside]
I'm not a graphic designer but I sometimes play one at work.
Illustrator gurus - I need your help!!! Need to recreate a logo and I'm out of my element! [more inside]
Letters of recommendation?
Of these 5 people, who should I ask for letters of recommendation. Details inside. [more inside]
Rotating text while staying in text
Photoshop question: How can I rotate my text 90° without rasterizing it? I'm using Photoshop 6.0. [more inside]
posted by maryr at 8:08 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by maryr at 8:08 AM PST - 7 comments
Seeking a new work and travel bag, when the one I really want I cannot afford!
Seeking a new work and travel bag, when the one I really want I cannot afford! I'm looking for a bag to use for the next 10+ years as a work bag and when I travel. [more inside]
posted by wingless_angel at 8:04 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by wingless_angel at 8:04 AM PST - 14 comments
Wanted: People who think and write like Paul Graham.
How do I find some not-yet-famous Paul Grahams and Seth Godins? I'd like to put together a small circle of bright iconoclasts for regular online conversations. Graham and Godin would be perfect, but they're otherwise engaged. How do I find people who are curious, wise, and highly verbal, but haven't (yet) attracted large audiences?
posted by markcmyers at 8:03 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by markcmyers at 8:03 AM PST - 4 comments
Which Woody Allen films mention saving string?
Which Woody Allen movies mention 'saving string'? Definitely Zelig and Love and Death, but are there others? This question has been bothering me for years, and has been reawakened (but not answered) by this Mefi post. I'm also interested in earlier (but not later) references to saving string by other people.
An 80GB video is not helpful.
How do I compile general rules for the videographers my org hires so that they give us videos that are usable and easy to embed in various spots. [more inside]
posted by jdl at 7:46 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by jdl at 7:46 AM PST - 2 comments
Why are hiking boot laces round?
Does anyone know why hiking boots have round laces? While sneakers seem to always have flat laces, it seems like hiking boots often have round ones. I'm just curious.
posted by snofoam at 7:25 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by snofoam at 7:25 AM PST - 16 comments
I'm looking for womens winter hiking shoes
I'm looking for a women's winter hiking boot / trail shoe. Specifications inside.. [more inside]
SALAD is NOT what I'm looking for
I'm thinking about doing a diet/nutrition experiment on myself where I cut out foods that are known to cause serious health issues (disease and/or allergic reactions). What resources can best help me with this? [more inside]
posted by buckaroo_benzai at 7:03 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by buckaroo_benzai at 7:03 AM PST - 23 comments
Please help me overcome these feelings of burnout.
Please help me with the feelings of burnout. [more inside]
posted by floweredfish at 7:02 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by floweredfish at 7:02 AM PST - 10 comments
Netbook vs. Standard Laptop
Christmas List Question: Netbook or Cheap Laptop for wife [more inside]
Apartment Hunting for Dummies.
My girlfriend and I are looking at apartments in Savannah, GA this Friday, but we are at a loss as to what questions we should be asking and what we should be looking for when we physically see the apartments. [more inside]
posted by arcolz at 6:40 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by arcolz at 6:40 AM PST - 12 comments
Howto: rebuild my life & home after a disaster?
I lost pretty much everything I own when my apartment building burned down about a week ago. I had been putting most of my energy & time into job search. Now I've had to take a big step backwards & deal with some basic problems involving recovering from a disaster & rebuilding my life from scratch. That's where I'm turning to you, the Hive. I'm looking for ideas, tips, stories & practical suggestions for starting over after you've lost everything in a disaster. I'm somewhat at a loss & anything you can do to make this process easier would be greatly appreciated.
posted by scalefree at 6:26 AM PST - 31 comments
posted by scalefree at 6:26 AM PST - 31 comments
Social Media for Military / Gov
I'm sharing how the military and us government (national and local) are currently using social media and would appreciate any great current stats, links or resources that you have found compelling.
thank you for your help.
Examples of online transparency in the HEI/University sector regarding faculties and resources?
Are there any examples (successful and less so) of University and Higher Education transparency in the internet realm? [more inside]
Help me market my services to build my client base (cheaply!)
I really hope people don't see this as me promoting myself; I really need shared experience and advice about how to market myself. I am on some business forums but they tend to promote just themselves as THE place to market yourself - there must be more...
So, I run a proofreading/copyediting/copywriting/transcribing business. Doing OK as I launched while working full time at a day job. Now looking to transition out of the day job, a step at a time, so I can spend that time on the business. Eventual aim: work a 40 hour week just on the business, at home, for myself.
But the day job might require me to drop 2.5 days a week rather than the 1 I can really cope with. So I need to up my marketing to drive some business my way. Any solutions you've used that really work? e.g. there is a consensus that Yellow Pages/Yell is not worth the fee. Also I work with US and UK clients, though UK based - any hints for reaching more US people? [more inside]
I need legal advice - about legal advice.
My daughter was seriously injured more than a year and a half ago. We hired an attorney. The attorney was gung-ho for a while. Then he dropped the case. We kind of gave up. Now, I realize that my daughter's life has been severely compromised by her injuries. We still have a few months when we could refile with a different attorney. What should I do? [more inside]
What word do Russians use to describe the fall of communism?
How do Russians refer to the fall of communism, and the changes that followed? Before this they had lots of cool works like perestroika and glasnost. Do they have a word for that too?
What should a creative professional know about building a web presence?
Please tell me everything a small-time creative professional should know about building a modest yet positive web presence. Must-dos, pitfalls, good habits and provider recommendations...I would like to hear them all.
Are You A Hypnotist?
I'm a Faming Lips noob, and am passionately in love with Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots - Where to next? They have about 90 gazillion albums - so which are standouts?
Free data on electricity spot prices?
I would like to have a time series of hourly electricity spot market prices, for at least one year, possibly more, to test a statistical model I'm investigating. Can I get them for free anywhere? [more inside]
posted by themel at 3:42 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by themel at 3:42 AM PST - 4 comments
England wants to beat the Australians, for all intents and purposes did, then agreed to draw...?
I guess I don't understand cricket as well as I thought. Can someone explain how and why the first test in The Ashes ended in a draw? [more inside]
It's Not Exactly A Secret, Sweetie, but Maybe You Shouldn't Tell Everyone That You Have OCD
My 12-year old 6th grade son wants to mention that he has OCD for an in-class project and I don't know how to handle this. I know as a middle school teacher that his audience may not respond the positive/neutral way he thinks they will and while I want as a mommy to spare him unnecessary peer nastiness, I also don't want him to think OCD is something to hide. Help. [more inside]
posted by dzaz at 3:10 AM PST - 30 comments
posted by dzaz at 3:10 AM PST - 30 comments
Digital Killed the FM Radio star?
DAB, DAB+ or Analogue FM, what is the future of Radio, and what would you buy today? Its a potential Christmas gift for someone in Netherlands / UK. [more inside]
I'm an idiot.
Can I find my cache for a specific website I visited regularly on Google Chrome on a mac? [more inside]
how to read, "for some"
I'm learning English. When you native English speakers say, "for some", it generally means,"for some people"? Or,for example, "for some reason" is occasionally shortened to "for some"?
posted by mizukko at 12:15 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by mizukko at 12:15 AM PST - 12 comments
November 29
Help! Mother gets 10-15 new magazines in the mail every day!
Help! Mother gets 10-15 new magazines in the mail every day. She doesn't want to get rid of the old ones because of a privacy risk? Wha ? What privacy risk? [more inside]
posted by jason9009 at 11:56 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by jason9009 at 11:56 PM PST - 23 comments
What 3D modeling software should I use to make infographics?
What is the best 3D software (preferably for Mac) for doing stuff besides modeling motorcycle parts and video game characters? I'm primarily interested in creating things like infographics in 3D. [more inside]
posted by ejfox at 11:28 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by ejfox at 11:28 PM PST - 9 comments
Busting Out the Door Like the the Hulk Out of His Clothes
The circumstances: 1 dog. 1 door to the backyard (note: there is no doggy door.) Whenever I let him out to go do his business, he RUSHES outside as if he's after a predator, and barks, even if there is nothing there. [more inside]
Farming volunteerism and hiking in New Zealand, Jan.-April. Advice?
Gap year-ing vegan headed to New Zealand to WWOOF (farm) and hike from January through April. May I please hear your suggestions/advice/experiences? [more inside]
Name That Song, Round 10,872
NameThatTuneFilter: heard a song earlier tonight while trying on shirts at Nordstrom Rack. Meant to Google the lyrics. Promptly forgot. Am now heartbroken. [more inside]
posted by julthumbscrew at 10:48 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by julthumbscrew at 10:48 PM PST - 8 comments
where can i get joose?
Where can I buy Joose energy drin/ malt liquor? It has just been made illegal in california. Are there states where you can still buy it? Is bringing it back from Mexico a possibility? Or will I be jailed for trafficking caffeine?
Theazine
I bought Theazine, an energy supplement to help with school work. Everyone in my family is making a big deal out of it. Idk what to think anymore. [more inside]
Wii games fit for a casual gamer but with a great story
I'm looking for Nintendo Wii games that scratch my epic storyline itch but won't frustrate my intermediate skill and very intermittent play opportunities... [more inside]
posted by nanojath at 9:04 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by nanojath at 9:04 PM PST - 24 comments
La cucaracha ya no puede caminar porque no tiene marihuana pa' fumar?
CockroachCuriosityFilter: was this critter sick, dumb, or really brave? [more inside]
posted by oinopaponton at 8:49 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by oinopaponton at 8:49 PM PST - 18 comments
I want a consistent system for rating my photos. Know of one?
Does anybody have a good system for rating photos in iPhoto or some other 0-5 stars rating system? [more inside]
Art that shows visual effects of looking from close distances?
If you lay your forehead on the palm of your hand and look down at your forearm, you get a distorted view of the connection between wrist and forearm, as well as a sort of "ghost" forearm silhouette at the margins. What's this called, why does it happen, and are there any paintings or other art that captures these effects?
How can I stop coughing, or make it not hurt to do so?
How can I stop coughing, or make it not hurt to do so? [more inside]
How do I handle inappropriate photos on Facebook?
What should I do about inappropriate content on Facebook? [more inside]
Help for a Very Late Bloomer
I am a guy who is inexperienced with relationships. I like a girl who has been my friend for couple of years. I don't know what her feelings are. We sometimes hang out together, but usually with other people. I want something more but don't know how to proceed. Details inside. [more inside]
US Citizenship Questionnaire about Affiliations
I'm applying for US Citizenship. How should I answer the question about affiliations & groups that I'm a member of? [more inside]
posted by zaphod at 8:20 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by zaphod at 8:20 PM PST - 11 comments
How to restore a 1GHz Power PC G4 Mac to factory settings?
I'm giving my 1GHz Power PC G4 Mac to a charity because I'm getting a new Intel-based one. What's the best way to restore it to factory settings, so there's no trace of my personal data or installed programs on it?
Thanks.
posted by holdenjordahl at 7:47 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by holdenjordahl at 7:47 PM PST - 5 comments
Is this some kind of scam or identity theft?
Suddenly getting a lot of mail for people who don't live here. Is this something to be concerned about? [more inside]
How did you know therapy was benefiting you?
How did you know therapy was benefiting you? [more inside]
posted by joeyjoejoejr at 7:33 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by joeyjoejoejr at 7:33 PM PST - 8 comments
My precious!
Is it okay to haggle for the price of used jewelry? Specifically, a $35,000 engagement ring? [more inside]
London People-watching
Where is the best place to people-watch in London. [more inside]
Should I buy a rowing machine?
They taught me how to work, but they can't teach me how to shirk correctly.
Is foreign travel out of my budget, or am I just not budgeting right? [more inside]
James/Jordan Mashup
I don't follow sports and want to understand why this Lebron James and Michael Jordan mashup makes sense. I know who MJ is but don't know James from Adam.
posted by ArcAm at 6:33 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by ArcAm at 6:33 PM PST - 9 comments
Podcasts that are talk-based and feature musicians or music industry people?
Looking for music shop-talk in audio form [more inside]
Medical Grad School Grants?
I am seriously considering going PA school. Help me sort out the money part. [more inside]
How big was the US Federal Government in 1800?
Where can I find out specific details about the size (in persons employed) by the federal government during the Washington, Adams, and Jefferson administrations? [more inside]
posted by absalom at 5:57 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by absalom at 5:57 PM PST - 2 comments
Please identify the app.
Can someone identify what filter or effect this is. I believe it's an iPhone app. Thanks. [more inside]
posted by rmmcclay at 5:54 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by rmmcclay at 5:54 PM PST - 3 comments
Help me beat my string of terrible dating relationships
Help me beat my string of terrible dating relationships [more inside]
posted by servix at 5:35 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by servix at 5:35 PM PST - 18 comments
How to play a banjo, electric or acoustic guitar with a violin bow?
I recently saw the Music Tapes perform, and the lead guy played his banjo almost entirely with a violin bow. I ordered this cheap (but new) bow yesterday. Anybody have any tips/experience playing the electric or classical guitar or banjo with a bow? [more inside]
Pick me up!
Cheer me up, mefites! I need a good laugh. [more inside]
Honeymoon in Paris on a budget
What should we realistically budget for a honeymoon in Paris? How low can we go and still have a good time? [more inside]
Looking for the ideal solid t-shirt
I'm looking for high-quality solid t-shirts with a modern/tailored fit but not as tailored as American Apparel. [more inside]
Help me find a new bra!
Help me find a new bra! I'm looking for something lightly padded, underwire-free, and available in Canada. [more inside]
posted by vanitas at 4:32 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by vanitas at 4:32 PM PST - 17 comments
Breaking Steam
Is there a viable way to break Anchor's trademark lockdown of "Steam" style ale? [more inside]
posted by edgeways at 4:29 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by edgeways at 4:29 PM PST - 11 comments
I need a replacement for a beloved page-a-day calendar that has been discontinued.
I need a replacement for a beloved page-a-day calendar that has been discontinued. [more inside]
How, mentally, can I overcome refined sugar?
How, mentally, can I overcome refined sugar? How can I do it? [more inside]
Finding cross-point screws and screwdrivers in Los Angeles
Where in Los Angeles can I purchase (very tiny) #00 cross-point screws and the same size screwdriver? [more inside]
Looking for Better Rates on Savings
Bond fund: is this a rational move for savings to get a higher yield? [more inside]
posted by Short Attention Sp at 4:06 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Short Attention Sp at 4:06 PM PST - 8 comments
Energy Hoax?
Whats the deal with these black bracelets? [more inside]
Hard Water and Clean Dishes, Can We Have Both?
HardWaterFilter: My mother is frustrated because she now has to soak her dishes in lime-away to get them as clean as they used to get in the dishwasher. She believes this is because the amount of phosphates in diswashing soap has recently been lowered. She is on well water and it is pretty hard water. Is there anything she can do to get her dishes clean in the dishwasher again? [more inside]
running shoes for plantar fasciitis and high arches
Please help me find running shoes and/or inserts with good arch support for someone with plantar fasciitis [more inside]
Makeover for mahogany dressers?
How to make old mahogany furniture prettier and less oppressive? [more inside]
posted by amber_dale at 3:34 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by amber_dale at 3:34 PM PST - 17 comments
I Can't Go On. I'll Go On.
A person recently mentioned, as an aside, a Samuel Beckett essay (or play, or story) featuring the "Trade Union", which was described as the thing that conspires against ordinary individuals in the quotidian (i.e. when you forget to take your umbrella and it rains, that's the fault of the "Trade Union"; or when you can't find your car keys, that's down to the "Trade Union".) [more inside]
Best Books for Home Remodel
Can anyone recommend a great book (or magazine or website or series) on DIY home repair and remodeling? [more inside]
Make 0.000 display as 0.000 and not 0 in Excel
Microsoft Excel Filter: When I type 0.000, I want the cell to display "0.000" and not "0". How do I stop all of this ridiculous autoformating in Excel for good? [more inside]
Video editor for Windows Vista or Windows 7
My sister needs to make YouTube videos for her business. The camera outputs MP4 files. Needs the ability to edit and add beginning and ending slides. Output should be uploadable to YouTube. Currently using VideoPad (on Vista) which keeps outputting video with out-of-sync audio. Suggested software should work on Vista or Windows 7. Any ideas? (besides Movie Maker)
What is this insect and did it kill my tree?
What is this creepy insect that I found in a neat, quarter-inch hole in a dead pine tree in my yard? [more inside]
posted by dylan20 at 2:54 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by dylan20 at 2:54 PM PST - 17 comments
What to get the DIY-style bride?
What's a nice but creative bridal party gift for indie, laid-back, baseball-loving Chicago bride? [more inside]
posted by Bunglegirl at 2:46 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Bunglegirl at 2:46 PM PST - 6 comments
Help me think of scenarios for my students to create dialogues about.
Help me think of scenarios for my students to create dialogues about. [more inside]
What does my t-shirt say in Arabic?
Preteen dance party mix
Please recommend some danceable music that fits the following draconian criteria: [more inside]
Popular science written by scientists?
Recommend me some popular science written by practicing scientists. [more inside]
Avoiding the crack(ed) pipe.
HeatFilter: I'm out of heating oil, and won't get delivery for 24-48 hours. Should I worry about my pipes? [more inside]
An elaborate U.S. Christmas Vacation Question
Help me plan a Christmas vacation for my mom. [more inside]
How do you have a family that talks?
How can we develop the kind of family where things like race and sexuality and other big topics are discussed in an open, healthy, relaxed way? [more inside]
Children's wedding book recommendations for our ring bearers and flower girl?
In search of fun - but informative - wedding books for our young ring bearers (ages 6 and 4) and younger flower girl (age 3)? [more inside]
Will my check bounce?
Can a check I write bounce if I deposited a higher value check a couple of days before the date on the check and made no purchases in the meantime? [more inside]
posted by vlsd at 1:55 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by vlsd at 1:55 PM PST - 12 comments
Caught in same love trap again
What do I do about bipolar boyfriend? [more inside]
Why the 17th amendment?
What's so funny about peace, love, and the 17th Amendment? [more inside]
posted by It's Never Lurgi at 1:14 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by It's Never Lurgi at 1:14 PM PST - 21 comments
Whats the best exterior fiberglass door ?
What type of exterior door should I buy ?? I need a good exterior door to keep out the cold, I'm looking into Thermatru, but I need some advice. [more inside]
Phasing through solid matter: Fact or Crap?
"Phasing" a solid object through another solid object: Possible? [more inside]
Web videos to smartphone
Looking for a way to run videos from a website so they will play on a smartphone. [more inside]
posted by 543DoublePlay at 12:56 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by 543DoublePlay at 12:56 PM PST - 4 comments
Fruit of My Loom
I think I would like to buy a loom. Yes, for weaving things. [more inside]
posted by functionequalsform at 12:56 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by functionequalsform at 12:56 PM PST - 16 comments
What can I do with these old (full) beer bottles?
This summer, I went up in the attic & cleaned out most of the detritus there, which included a letter from the Civil War and a sword. However, what's most intriguing to me is the three still-sealed bottles of beer I found.. and what to do with them. [more inside]
posted by zempf at 12:55 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by zempf at 12:55 PM PST - 9 comments
Seat Etiquette on the Train
Amtrak etiquette - what do you do with your seat when you head to the cafe car? [more inside]
posted by backseatpilot at 12:52 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by backseatpilot at 12:52 PM PST - 15 comments
Hispanic Parade Ankle Bells !?!?
Seeking large ankle bells like the ones I saw at the NYC Hispanic Day Parade [more inside]
How to lose the most weight in 2 months for a contest?
Asking for a friend: I'm participating in a workplace version of "The Biggest Loser." What are some good ways for me to jump start my weight loss for the first check-in AND also see the greatest results in the 2-month contest period? [more inside]
How to get technology to work in a sewing class?
How can ICT be better used in Home Economics (or if you like, with the economics and management of the home and community) also known in some places as family and consumer sciences? [more inside]
posted by b33j at 12:33 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by b33j at 12:33 PM PST - 8 comments
Gilt Trip
Are gilt page edges made of real gold, and if so can I get it off the pages and sell it? [more inside]
Vintage Touch Tone Won't Dial
Vintage touch tone phone receives calls but won't generate tone. [more inside]
posted by chococat at 11:55 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by chococat at 11:55 AM PST - 6 comments
Should I stay or should I go??
25 year old single female (kinda) city mouse might go country mouse. How well advised is this move?? I would like to hear from people that have done this and loved it or hated it. [more inside]
Searching for a specific Tom Waits image for a gift
I would like to get a poster print of the image Tom Waits, Relaxing By Piano, photographed by Henry Diltz as a Christmas present for a friend. Can anyone suggest where I might be able to purchase such a thing? [more inside]
posted by tyrantkitty at 11:37 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by tyrantkitty at 11:37 AM PST - 6 comments
Music for your shift on the barricades
Class war music. [more inside]
I need to leave my job - What now?
Please help me leave my job and get a new one. The last straw was being forced to work Thanksgiving. I am so outta here. But I'm not actually sure how to look for a job. [more inside]
posted by Bottlecap at 11:11 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Bottlecap at 11:11 AM PST - 9 comments
Need to source clear plastic tubes in Chicago
I need to build a short-ish (maybe 15' or so?) pneumatic tube system between two large (12") clear globes powered by a leaf blower. I have the globes, and the blower is being sourced, but now I need the tubes themselves. I'm looking for clear plastic tubing around 3" in diameter (though I'm flexible) that comes in both straight and curved segments. Cheap is good! Also, I'm in the Chicago area, but I can drive to pick up the items as this is somewhat time sensitive. Any suggestions for vendors that might have such odd items would be greatly appreciated
TIA!
Do you recognize this scantily clad woman?
I found this framed vintage image of a lightly dressed woman at an antique store in southern Colorado. Disassembling the frame, I noticed that the image seems to have been printed on paperboard, and it may be one portion trimmed from a larger poster. It's a monochrome image with limited use of color -- the yellow of her garments, the pink of her cheeks, the light blue cast to the background. TinEye was not helpful. I am hoping some MeFite who recognizes the woman or the image can tell me who she is or where the picture comes from. Failing that, some general guesses on the picture’s vintage or provenance would be welcome.
posted by Joey Bagels at 10:38 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by Joey Bagels at 10:38 AM PST - 13 comments
Won't somebody build a better podcast client?
Anyone know of a better podcast client than iTunes? [more inside]
What are these particular swans doing on this particular lake?
I just bought this pin on Etsy (side and back view). It was listed by a Latvian seller who says it's a vintage Soviet-era item. This pin must have been a mass-produced item, since I saw one exactly like it on Etsy last spring, though someone else beat me to the purchase that time. I'm intrigued by the image of swans seemingly menacing a woman and her child, and I wonder if it perhaps references a Slavic folktale. A friend has suggested that it might be a Swan Lake reference, though to my mind it doesn't suit the narrative. Your thoughts and best guesses?
posted by orange swan at 10:26 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by orange swan at 10:26 AM PST - 7 comments
Very Large Images on the Web: Which blogs display very large images in simple and satisfying ways?
Very Large Images on the Web: Which blogs display very large images (2.3MB smallish example) in simple and satisfying ways? How can I do the same? [more inside]
Austin vs. Chicago
Which city is a better place for a divorced woman in her early 40s to find a male partner (mid-30s to late 40s, roughly); a group of likeminded liberal, intellectual friends, and a decent technical writing job -- Austin or Chicago? [more inside]
How do I stay sane at a job I hate?
How do I stay sane at a job I hate? I am desperately unhappy in my current job and have been looking for something else. It's taking awhile though... how do I keep from jumping out the figurative window? [more inside]
Is it 1 in 46,656?
Probability filter: after eating the TD turkey we play the Turkey game which consists of tossing six dice. The six faces of each die are carved with the letters that spells turkey. Each combination of letters earn a different score (for example T U is 5 points, 3 Ts wipe all the points earned, etc.) with the first TURKEY being the winner. How many tosses would you need to spell TURKEY? [more inside]
posted by francesca too at 10:01 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by francesca too at 10:01 AM PST - 15 comments
How much questioning should I expect from Canadian officials regarding the purpose of an upcoming business trip?
I will be traveling to Toronto, Canada on business. How much questioning should I expect from Canadian officials regarding the purpose of my visit? [more inside]
Gaming Soundbar
Soundbar for PC gaming - UK? [more inside]
Fear of committment?
Is there hope for a committment-o-phobe? [more inside]
The whitest sketching paper
I am looking for the whitest sketching paper available. I don't know how whiteness is measured, some say bright white some pure white, and it is hard to compare online, so I am seeking your hand on experience. [more inside]
Can you recommend a good custom printing service?
Graphic Designer looking for a recommended US based printers to print custom size banner and back-lit poster. [more inside]
posted by tokidoki at 9:25 AM PST - 1 comment
posted by tokidoki at 9:25 AM PST - 1 comment
My internet and my Mac
Macfilter: If airport is on and I also have an ethernet cable in, which one is it using for internet? [more inside]
How to get the house in order?
Help with Home Organization! My boyfriend and I have been living in our three bedroom, two bath house for over a year, and have still not managed to unpack everything. We're looking for books that discuss cleaning and organization plans to help us manage our clutter and start a basic maintenance schedule. [more inside]
Need a great chair for a fat guy
The best ergo/computer chair for a big/tall guy - yes, I've searched askMeFi, but there are some special snowflake details... [more inside]
If you answer this, I promise I won't spam you.
There are a lot of e-blast and mailing list software options for PC, but if you have a Mac and want to send out e-mails to a lot of people in an organized way, is there any great way to go? I REALLY can't afford to use Constant Contact right now, my mailing list is large and it would cost a *bunch*.
Did you feel Le Cordon Bleu was value for money?
Has anyone has attended Le Cordon Bleu culinary institute? [more inside]
posted by Mutant at 9:03 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by Mutant at 9:03 AM PST - 12 comments
Quantitative finance jobs for a pure mathematician
I'm a pure mathematician with a Ph.D. and I'm currently a visiting professor at a large state university. However, I'm looking to switch gears and get into the quantitative finance field. The problem is that I don't know anything at all about finance. I know that there are companies such as D. E. Shaw that hire mathematicians that don't have financial experience; what other companies should I look at? Is there any general advice you'd give someone in my position? Also, I have my Ph.D. from a well-regarded state school, but I'm not an Ivy-leaguer; does that put me at a disadvantage?
Cheap faxing
Where is the cheapest place to fax in Seattle? [more inside]
posted by Ideal Impulse at 8:38 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by Ideal Impulse at 8:38 AM PST - 11 comments
Gift wrap charity event in the Bay Area?
Gift wrap charity event in the Bay Area? [more inside]
Can you reccomend a great vascular doctor in New York City?
I know you are NMD, but can you help me find a good one? I have a venous malformation that I've had for years, and have tried various treatments without much success, so I need a new doc. Any suggestions for a really good vascular doctor in NYC?
posted by bobafet at 8:25 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by bobafet at 8:25 AM PST - 5 comments
What is an appropriate Christmas present for someone with (mild to moderate) dementia?
What is an appropriate Christmas present for someone with (mild to moderate) dementia? [more inside]
posted by Kurichina at 8:25 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by Kurichina at 8:25 AM PST - 17 comments
Canine ACL/MCL tear
Dogfilter: A friend's 11 year old springer spaniel just tore his hind ACL and MCL. The Vet says he's too old for surgery and recommends bracing the other hind leg so it doesn't give out. [more inside]
I need to find a book for my Dad...
Book suggestions for my intellectual Dad? [more inside]
posted by dfriedman at 8:00 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by dfriedman at 8:00 AM PST - 20 comments
google calendar/blackberry sync issues
my google calendar/blackberry sync has gone crazy! details inside [more inside]
posted by sabh at 7:58 AM PST - 1 comment
posted by sabh at 7:58 AM PST - 1 comment
The Novel Network site--any good?
Has anyone ever used "The Novel Network"? There is a one time fee of $49 to download as many eBooks, news papers, etc. in any eReader format. I have the Kindle 3 and I download a lot of free eBooks. This site looks like it might be worth it to get access to many publications for a small-ish fee.
What should I expect in traffic court?
I have a date in traffic court coming up, for choosing to plead not guilty to a moving violation. What should I expect? I've never been to court before. [more inside]
posted by rachaelfaith at 7:37 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by rachaelfaith at 7:37 AM PST - 22 comments
Dad book gift filter: Great topics in easy to digest booka
Dad gift filter: Hive mind, what are your favorite books I can get as a gift for my father that are easy-to-digest-in-snippets kind of book? Topics such as self-help, wisdom, psychology, philosophy, biography, and creativity are all great. [more inside]
What is the simplest image-scrapbook blog?
I want to setup a blog consisting of my scrapbook of photos and images collected off the internet for years. What is the simplest way to do this? [more inside]
My Dark Twisted Media Fantasy
I have long held a fantastic dream of what I want my home theater
setup to be. I've tried several times, in several different ways, to
realize this dream - but there is always something. There's always
something that doesn't work right - that makes my final implementation
lacking in some fundamental way. I'm starting to give up hope. So -
I'll tell you what I want and what I've tried - and I want you to tell
me if there's another way. I can't be alone here. [more inside]
Help Embedding .asx in Quicktime
I have a .asx online radio stream that I'd like to embed on a Wordpress page for people to listen to. I've been able to get it streaming with an embedded Windows Media Player, but I'm hoping to have a Mac alternative. Ideas? [more inside]
I'm going to need bigger glasses to read this eyeglass prescription
Please help me decipher this eyeglass prescription (extra difficulty: it's in Spanish) for the purpose of buying glasses online. [more inside]
When You Wish Upon A Fluff
Childhood tradition that I thought Everyone Did, but now it seems to be just me: "Catching Santa Claus" [more inside]
Maybe I should open a shop called Fat Bastards...
A quick question for my fellow fat gits larger gentlemen in the UK... where the hell do you buy your clothes? [more inside]
What makes a man start fires.
Our downstairs neighbors have made a makeshift firepit in the backyard of our New York City apartment building. This seems like it must be incredibly illegal. But is it? [more inside]
LIGHTS UP ON A WEBSITE
Where should I meander on the back of a donkey for an undetermined period of time?
What advice do you have for an ignorant traveler soloing for an extended period of time, on donkey-back? [more inside]
posted by Glendale at 4:50 AM PST - 27 comments
posted by Glendale at 4:50 AM PST - 27 comments
Straight into the heart of the sun! (Stopping at Mt. Rainer for now)
yes, it is another digital camera question
Please recommend a starter camera that takes decent video and can accommodate other lenses. [more inside]
Cheap. Variable. Frame. Rate. Camera?
Can anyone recommend a little digital video camera that does time-lapse video? [more inside]
How to legalise an outlaw rabbit?
I'm seeking community advice on the legality and costs involved in keeping a pet rabbit in Brisbane, Australia. Perhaps ostensibly for use in magic acts. [more inside]
posted by chmmr at 1:25 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by chmmr at 1:25 AM PST - 10 comments
What kind of pots resist a rough cook?
I'm considering buying a set of pots for someone who is very tough on his cookware. What kind of pots will best stand up to abuse? [more inside]
November 28
Why is she entering that I paid more than I did?
Internal Controls-filter: I go to the same local 7-11 almost every day to buy things, and I’ve noticed something strange going on. One clerk in particular habitually enters a higher amount of cash into the cash register than the actual amount I’ve given her, but gives me the correct change. Why? [more inside]
Help me install Ubuntu Linux 10.04 on an old laptop that's long in the tooth but generally functional. Some challenges within.
Help me install Ubuntu Linux 10.04 on an old laptop that's long in the tooth but generally functional. Some challenges within. [more inside]
posted by intermod at 10:17 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by intermod at 10:17 PM PST - 14 comments
Snood is a dumb word and hard to google
Emergency shopping filter: How can I find the J. Crew snood or something very similar to it for cheaper than the $49.50 (I'd ideally like to pay less than $30 total for it) on the website? I need to have it by December 20th at the very latest.
posted by pecknpah at 9:19 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by pecknpah at 9:19 PM PST - 18 comments
SSRI Discontinuation Syndrome from Cipralex
Due to stupid administrative reasons outside of my control, I had to abruptly quit taking Cipralex for a few days. Now, I am having an extremely nasty case of SSRI discontinuation syndrome. What can I do to help alleviate the symptoms? [more inside]
brick + TV
Time Capsule VS Charter's Router
If we stop renting Charter's SMC wireless router what do we need to get/keep in terms of hardware to go from Charter's cable outlet to the Time Capsule? Any experiences switching to Time Capsule with Charter? [more inside]
posted by tangram1 at 8:30 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by tangram1 at 8:30 PM PST - 2 comments
Semi-humourous sci-fi short story ID
I'm trying to remember a science-fiction (?) short story that I read about 10-15 years ago. Basically, a bunch of prominent citizens of Earth (including Miss Universe) are summoned to Mars to be harangued by a sarcastic alien who tells them they're all doomed. [more inside]
posted by Johnny Assay at 8:04 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Johnny Assay at 8:04 PM PST - 4 comments
Where to find wax paper sleeves for baked goods?
I need wax paper sleeves to hold whoopie pies, but I don't know what they're called. [more inside]
One-person travel destinations?
What would be a good one-person vacation or travel destination? [more inside]
"It's becoming critical, Captain. We can't handle it."
Picasa does everything thing I want in a light photo editor (cropping, highlight and shadow correction, roation (90 degree and free)) and browser except it does not support multiple computers using the same meta data. My fricken database has been corrupted again (apparently it doesn't handle 200K+ photos very well either) so I'm looking for an alternative that does support syncing between multiple computers and network storage. [more inside]
posted by Mitheral at 7:36 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Mitheral at 7:36 PM PST - 10 comments
Theory of Making Food Look Good
Is there such a thing as a theoretical guide to making food look good? I see a lot of instructions for, for example, sculpting a carrot into fanciful garnishes, but that's not what I'm looking for. I'd like a more from-first-principles approach that gives a more subtle, less visibly fussed-over effect, and can be more easily generalized to jazz up any dish I already know. [more inside]
Calendar finder.....
Calendar/ diary question.... I am in search for a 2011 replacement for the 2010 My Daily Walk Calendar [more inside]
Please help my newborn sleep more than 3 hours total per day.
Please help my newborn sleep more than 3 hours total per day. [more inside]
restoring an 80s plush doll's painted face
Restoring 80s-era Playskool "Jammie Pies" plush doll--her painted eyes have worn off, how can I fix this? [more inside]
Bogie's infinite wisdom
I keep finding variations on this quote, ascribed to Humphrey Bogart: "The trouble with the world is that everyone in it is three drinks behind." What is the origin and actual wording of the quote?
posted by ista at 6:31 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by ista at 6:31 PM PST - 3 comments
I just want to organize my time, not spend it shopping for phones
A world of mobile choices, and none of them fits. How can I find an affordable basic camera phone without a data plan that lets me back up its data? [more inside]
posted by Hardcore Poser at 6:30 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by Hardcore Poser at 6:30 PM PST - 17 comments
Armenians bearing gifts?
What's tough to get in Yerevan? [more inside]
How to unzip a stuck zipper?
Ugh. My zipper on my coat is stuck. It zips up and down, but won't go all the way down. Suggestions? [more inside]
Lots'o'Ladies!
Elegant dinner for 25!? Is it possible? [more inside]
posted by thinkpiece at 6:24 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by thinkpiece at 6:24 PM PST - 9 comments
Where to play a board game in Vancouver?
Boardgame venue in Vancouver? [more inside]
Half-remembered fantasy movie seen in the 1980s.
Half-remembered movie: Two characters, at least one of them on horseback, meet in a desolated place (the Scottish Highlands?). They fight using some kind of magic that is represented by line animation overlaid of the screen (the movie is live action). [more inside]
Counselor/Therapist recommendations in Vancouver?
[Vancouver, BC filter] My husband has been suffering from low level depression for a number of years and has finally agreed to talk to a professional about it. Looking for counselor/therapist recommendations. [more inside]
Make-ahead gifts?
Gifts (edible?) that need to be made at least a month in advance? [more inside]
posted by emilyd22222 at 5:20 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by emilyd22222 at 5:20 PM PST - 16 comments
How to stop regretting saying "I love you"?
I said "I love you". He didn't say it back. Now I find myself feeling vulnerable. Help me not let this ruin a really great relationship. [more inside]
Los Angeles & area in January
Visiting Los Angeles in January. What should we seek? [more inside]
Where's the sex drive?
My fiancé has almost not sex drive. Am I screwed? No pun intended. [more inside]
Is lung cancer ever communicable?
Are there any known cases of someone catching lung cancer from a relative? [more inside]
Looking for scans of an old theatrical painting book.
Looking for a old book on theatrical set painting techniques that was scanned and made the rounds online several years back. My google-fu is coming up blank. [more inside]
Help me remember this old board game!
What is this old, question-mark-themed board game? I can only remember a few vague details. [more inside]
posted by punchdrunkhistory at 4:07 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by punchdrunkhistory at 4:07 PM PST - 10 comments
Niagara without crosssing over to Canada?
Is it worth it to go to Niagara but not go to the Canadian side? [more inside]
posted by Runes at 3:53 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by Runes at 3:53 PM PST - 19 comments
I don't want to be a crazy ex-girlfriend.
How do I stop my obsession of stalking/thinking of my ex so that I can start liking myself again? [more inside]
HOT. water. ouch.
How to help a friend prevent scalding every time she washes her hands! [more inside]
I need to ask question AND receive files. Is that so hard?
Need online survey creation tool and hosting that will accept file uploads from respondents. Don't want to spend big money or sign up for an annual license. This is a one time survey, and the file upload is pretty crucial. Help me, hive mind! [more inside]
posted by cosmicbandito at 3:11 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by cosmicbandito at 3:11 PM PST - 4 comments
Seriously, what the fudge?
Base Layer for Buffalo!
Help me find a base layer (long underwear!), for a Buffalo winter, please! Specific needs inside: [more inside]
posted by biscotti at 3:07 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by biscotti at 3:07 PM PST - 15 comments
Name your favourite alternative household products and where to find them cheap!
Where do you find the lowest costs for various household products? [more inside]
posted by mbatch at 2:54 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by mbatch at 2:54 PM PST - 10 comments
Is this a deer skull? Foal skull?
How can I tell if this skull is from a deer or from a foal? [more inside]
posted by Pleased_As_Punch at 2:52 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by Pleased_As_Punch at 2:52 PM PST - 11 comments
Help me with my move to LA
I will be moving to the LA area at the end of next month, and have so many questions about where to live, how to find a place, etc. Thanks in advance for your help!! [more inside]
How do you organize your sing-along song book?
How do you organize your sing-along song book? [more inside]
posted by thisisnotbruce at 2:43 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by thisisnotbruce at 2:43 PM PST - 7 comments
Should I be worried about this graffiti in front of my house?
Some cryptic writing has appeared in spray-paint on our sidewalk, with arrows pointing to our house. Is this just normal graffiti, or could it be more threatening? [more inside]
posted by aldebaran at 2:30 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by aldebaran at 2:30 PM PST - 12 comments
I need your best cookie recipe ever!!!! No, seriously, EVER.
best-cookie-recipe-ever-filter: I need your best, most impressive, most "wowing" when someone puts it in his/her mouth cookie recipe that you've got. Yes, I know there's a bazillion cookie recipes lurking in this AskMe/Metafilter machine. Which is part of the problem. Taste over looks. [more inside]
posted by atomicstone at 2:24 PM PST - 46 comments
posted by atomicstone at 2:24 PM PST - 46 comments
Err... Whats's up Green? HTACCESS help anybody?
I am trying to replace all requests to a certain directory on my website with a certain image. Any request to http://mywebsite.com/specific_directory/*.* would be replaced with http://mywebsite.com/specific_img.jpg. [more inside]
posted by B(oYo)BIES at 2:18 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by B(oYo)BIES at 2:18 PM PST - 5 comments
Help me turn my apartment into a den of sin.
Music to make out by? (trippy, downtempo, lounge feel) [more inside]
Looking for Photoshop Flyer/Poster Mock Up Templates
Help me not choke
After being out of school for a few years I'm now back for my graduate degree. It's taking some getting used to, and one of my final projects is a group literature review where we each take one aspect of our larger topic (universal accessibility of information resources) and look at a smaller facet of it. I'm struggling a little to wrap my head around the format of a literature review, and I was wondering if anyone had any advice / or links to guides for writing one effectively. [more inside]
It's a Satchel, Like a Purse, But Not
YANAL: What is the legality of not allowing a man to carry a bag into a South Dakota movie theater? [more inside]
posted by 47triple2 at 1:20 PM PST - 30 comments
posted by 47triple2 at 1:20 PM PST - 30 comments
How can I maintain my calm and confidence in my otherwise awesome relationship during a sexual 'slump'?
How can I maintain my calm and confidence in my otherwise awesome relationship during a sexual 'slump'? And how can I be proactive to make things better? [more inside]
Need venison sausage
Where can I get venison, moose, or other wild game sausages, either in the Seattle area or online?
posted by crazycanuck at 12:06 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by crazycanuck at 12:06 PM PST - 14 comments
So what exactly are "cables"?
The WikiLeaks release of U.S. diplomatic cables, as detailed in this New York Times article, left me wondering a few things... [more inside]
How do I deal with racially insensitive comments at work?
How do I deal with racially insensitive comments at work? [more inside]
Program to alert me of new posts on a vB forum?
I moderate a couple of forums but would prefer not to have to keep checking recent posts' page to see if someone has posted something. Is there a program (for Linux) that would check for new posts on a vBulletin forum for me and alert me of them? I haven't heard of anything like that before but since there are so many social networking applications out there now, I thought it would be worth a shot.
posted by Unhyper at 11:32 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by Unhyper at 11:32 AM PST - 3 comments
Can I block eHow pages from appearing in my Google search results?
When I run Google searches, many of the top results are from eHow. Unfortunately, in my experience these results are almost always unhelpful. Is there a way to prevent eHow pages from appearing in my search results? I use Firefox and am amenable to installing add ons.
posted by jed at 11:27 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by jed at 11:27 AM PST - 9 comments
Why don't babies know how to sleep?
Why do babies/young children need help falling asleep? Why do most of them need to be taught or trained to sleep through the night? [more inside]
posted by xo at 11:09 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by xo at 11:09 AM PST - 17 comments
Help me waste more of my time...in style.
Why can't computer things just work the way they're supposed to?
Why does my 500gb Lacie external hard drive only show that I have 24gb of space? [more inside]
posted by generic230 at 10:48 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by generic230 at 10:48 AM PST - 11 comments
I thought you were supposed to become wiser as you get older? So how can I live with these problems?
My SO has been separated for more than 14 years but has never divorced. He is in Tennessee and she is in Michigan. He says he is just a procrastinator. On the other hand I have strong Christian beliefs that he acquiesces to, but doesn't seem to have if I am not around, so I don't feel I could marry him anyway. One of the big problems is that we are more content together than apart but the conflicts within are strong. (We never argue.) [more inside]
Anyone know of healthy Vitamin D sunlamps?
Can anyone recommend a good sunlamp for getting Vitamin D? [more inside]
Fight Colo foreclosure by myself ...
I do feel that that my foreclosure is not properly being done and think I could delay it while they start again. [more inside]
Labour lawyer in Vancouver BC
Looking for a reputable labour lawyer in Vancouver BC to help with disability case. [more inside]
posted by fingerbang at 9:55 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by fingerbang at 9:55 AM PST - 4 comments
Gift Ideas for Spanish Host/Hostess
What should we take to Spain as a host gift for people we don't know who are letting us stay in their home for 3-4 days? [more inside]
Eye Glasses, help me see but look good!
Eye Glasses filter: Please recommend the best eye glasses that make you forget you are even wearing them. [more inside]
I'm a confused cat with a confused cat
We've moved, but our cat is in denial. How do I let her know that she can't keep going back to our old house and that she has to stay here with us? [more inside]
what kind of doctor for a testicle lump?
I'm going to see a doctor, but I'm not sure which kind. [more inside]
How do I help my partner not terrify me in the car?
My partner is a goddamn basket case when he drives. It makes me really upset. How do we figure out a way to get from point A to point B without anyone freaking out? [more inside]
Un-wimp me.
How can I become an emotionally strong person? [more inside]
posted by Tarumba at 8:19 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by Tarumba at 8:19 AM PST - 17 comments
Ye Olde British Christmas recipes?
Recommendations for ye olde British Christmas cookbook? [more inside]
posted by melissam at 8:11 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by melissam at 8:11 AM PST - 13 comments
Mystery object in military photo?
Zero Maintenance Humidification
Please help me find a very low-maintenance humidifier -- and help me understand what I absolutely must do in order to keep my humidifier safe and functional. [more inside]
The Second Coming on my homepage??
I turned on my computer this morning, opened my browser and was astounded to see that my iGoogle page is suddenly full of Christian widgets, from "Daily Prayer to Jesus" to "Book of Mormon - One Chapter a Day." I'm most definitely not a Christian. [more inside]
posted by Bromius at 7:35 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by Bromius at 7:35 AM PST - 13 comments
Facebook Wall Blanking Me!
My Facebook wall has been returning a blank screen for a few days now. I can see the Info/Photo/Video pages, the "Home"/newsfeed pages....but not my wall. Using Opera 10.63 but same happens in IE8 too. Windows Vista Ultimate O/S. All other websites working fine. Others CAN see my wall! Have reported it to FB and sent screen shot....but anything I can try? Thanks.
Which martial art is for me?
Based on my physique and specific desires, I'm wondering which martial art would be best suited for me? [more inside]
posted by gman at 6:34 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by gman at 6:34 AM PST - 16 comments
Recommend an all weather motorcycle cover.
What is your recommendation for an all weather, including winter, motorcycle cover? [more inside]
teenage RPG suggestions
I'd like to introduce some kids to the RPG realm, as part of an ESL class. [more inside]
posted by nicolin at 5:26 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by nicolin at 5:26 AM PST - 12 comments
Grandma needs baby photos.
Trying to buy a digital photo frame for my mother-in-law. Question has been asked before on AskMe but this is the 2010 version and of course my special snowflake details are included within. [more inside]
posted by caution live frogs at 5:06 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by caution live frogs at 5:06 AM PST - 9 comments
How to record binaural electronic music?
I´m looking for a way to record electronic music using binaural technology. I already have all the necessary equipment (binaural mics, dummy head, DAW, etc.), but I want to record the sounds DIRECTLY from the source without using the dummy head, is it possible? [more inside]
Classical music for winter
What classical music works are most reminiscent of winter? [more inside]
phishing home security system emergency contacts
My parents just got a weird call about 30 mins ago (11:50pm). They were getting ready for bed, so my sister picked up. [more inside]
posted by wuMeFi at 12:47 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by wuMeFi at 12:47 AM PST - 6 comments
Ispot plus itouch for a phone?
Can I use Clearwire ispot or clearspot with a ipodtouch and skype or similar service as a cell phone replacement?
Running into former colleagues after a layoff
Awkward public run-ins with coworkers who survived the company layoffs when you didn't - I need strategies for getting through the situation as gracefully as possible. [more inside]
posted by green_flash at 12:22 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by green_flash at 12:22 AM PST - 14 comments
What items are ridiculously over priced at retail stores vs. online?
Just bought a bunch of cables on the cheap online, and so now I'm of course wondering -- what are other kinds of products that are generally wildly overpriced at retail stores but actually can be purchased cheaply online? And which online stores are best for these products. [more inside]
posted by Deathalicious at 12:01 AM PST - 42 comments
posted by Deathalicious at 12:01 AM PST - 42 comments
November 27
Trying to remember the title of a 3D spherical labyrinth game
For fans of the The Nemesis Factor and other complex physical puzzles: I'm trying to remember the name of a now out of print 3D spherical labyrinth. As I remember, the puzzle consisted of a clear globe, inside of which was a complicated three dimensional maze composed of slides and structures and other structures, through which the player would navigate a little metal ball. Any thoughts? [more inside]
posted by tweebiscuit at 11:58 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by tweebiscuit at 11:58 PM PST - 5 comments
My car seemingly bilocated?
To my amazement I just received notice of an Intention To Prosecute by my local UK police authority. What's surprising isn't the speeding ticket but the fact that it is dated and timed to a morning when my car was peacefully sitting on the driveway outside my bedroom window, listening to my snoring. [more inside]
Can you recommend some 'grandpa/grandson' games?
I'm in Japan. My 5-year-old grandson is in Canada. Can you recommend any games/activities we could do 'together' (in real time) over the net? [more inside]
What is this promo/movie trailer music that sounds like Aaron Copland?
Please help me identify this Aaron Copland-esque music I keep hearing. [more inside]
The phrase "staff of life" makes me feel like a wizard
I want to bake a loaf of bread. I would like advice on making it. I'd also like advice on what to use it for once it's baked. [more inside]
I don't want to look too much like The Mom, you know?
Let's assume you are a 50-ish Lady who's wardrobe has diminished lately. What you you wear to a nice summer outdoor wedding when you don't own a lot of formal stuff and want to sharpen up your wardrobe from office-drab anyway? Where can you find these things? What places should you look? Whom should you listen to for advice? In short, what do stylish Over-50 Ladies wear to their various traditional and non family events on a budget? Ideally in New York?
Learning about learning
Modern learning and cognitive psychology for dummies: any suggestions for resources? [more inside]
posted by underflow at 8:28 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by underflow at 8:28 PM PST - 7 comments
Please Help The Bread Baker's Apprentice Learn Gifting
Let's say I've resolved to give my family home-baked bread for Christmas this year. Which of your bread recipes will produce something that says "I've made this for you because I love you and not (just) because I desperately hate shopping"? [more inside]
posted by YamwotIam at 8:03 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by YamwotIam at 8:03 PM PST - 14 comments
Examples of "funky, soulful" lyrics?
Examples of "funky, soulful" lyrics? [more inside]
Using Medi-Cal benefits while visiting Texas?
Using Medi-Cal benefits while visiting Texas? [more inside]
Decision on Decision Science
What careers directly relate to a BS in Business Administration, Concentration in Decision Sciences? [more inside]
posted by o0o0o at 7:03 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by o0o0o at 7:03 PM PST - 4 comments
Durable dog frisbee
Recommend me an indestructible dog frisbee and/or other throwable/tuggable toy. [more inside]
Mefi Mixologists:
Serious Drink? Looking for the best mixology blogs to a) educated and entertain me; and b) help me build my bartending skills. [more inside]
posted by rebekah at 6:10 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by rebekah at 6:10 PM PST - 19 comments
Is city rainwater "dirtier" than country rainwater?
Is city rainwater "dirtier" than country rainwater? [more inside]
Does light have magnetism?
Does light have magnetism?
Choosing a channel for a Wifi hub?
Can anyone identify the car in this video?
Can anyone identify the car in this video? [more inside]
posted by sallyann at 5:15 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by sallyann at 5:15 PM PST - 10 comments
Macbook Won't Boot
Macbook won't boot up. Laptop doesn't get past the chime/blue apple logo boot screen. I need your help Hive! [more inside]
Why does All the Pretty Horses have Spanish dialog?
I don't speak Spanish! Why does All the Pretty Horse have Spanish in it? [more inside]
posted by antiquark at 4:30 PM PST - 39 comments
posted by antiquark at 4:30 PM PST - 39 comments
Why is this shit so confusing?
Someone explain my phone upgrade eligibility to me (Sprint). [more inside]
posted by JimBennett at 4:30 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by JimBennett at 4:30 PM PST - 3 comments
For the stylish gentleman who occasionally needs to kick ass...
[Giftfilter] Where can I find the best, most stylish--yet relatively affordable--sword cane? [more inside]
iPhone disrupting WiFi on Mac
Why would an iPhone disable my Mac's internet connection? [more inside]
Can you get mosquito bites in the winter or should I be concerned about bedbugs?
BedbugParanoiaFilter: I found a mosquito-looking bite on my torso. Can you get mosquito bites in the winter or should I be concerned about bedbugs? [more inside]
Live Music in Princeton/Bucks County area after Dec 20?
I'm looking for some live music bands to see in the Princeton, NJ or Bucks County, PA area the week before Christmas, starting on 12/20.... any ideas? [more inside]
Help me not be such a jerk when I travel
When I travel, I get stressed out about being late. If someone is slow in line ahead of me, I start grumbling and get nasty. (Never cause a scene, but enough to really bug my wife). Help me stop that behaviour/attitude so she'll travel with me again! [more inside]
double headed trouble
Having skipped pre-school HTML and CSS, I have no idea how to put two images in my wordpress header. [more inside]
posted by doost at 3:02 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by doost at 3:02 PM PST - 7 comments
Best 802.11n/g setup with oldish Apple networking equipment?
I'd like to reconfigure my Apple-based home network to give 802.11n clients The Very Best in connection speeds while still supporting 802.11g devices on the same network. How can I do this? [more inside]
posted by hijinx at 3:01 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by hijinx at 3:01 PM PST - 11 comments
Tyrtaeus in the First Century CE
I'm doing some research on courage as a virtue in the first century CE Mediterranean world (previously), and I'm trying to discern the influence that the writings of Tyrtaeus would have had on Greco-Roman culture during this time. I've read in passing that his writings would have been common in school instruction at the time, but I can't find anything to confirm this. Does anyone know where I could find a discussion about this, or a confirmation?
Help me stop procrastinating, stop panicking, and get my schoolwork back on track
Sun, glorious sun.
I'm planning to stay/live on Koh Samui from March next year until...well, as long as possible, really. Have any other MeFis lived there for a significant amount of time? Any tips? [more inside]
posted by mudkicker at 2:17 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by mudkicker at 2:17 PM PST - 8 comments
Manual eyesight focus
When I press the inside edges of my eyes, closest to my nose, my eyesight sharpens. Why? [more inside]
Domain transfer woes
How can I make a domain name transfer from a dead server? [more inside]
What is a good visual symbol that conveys strength, determination, willpower, character, conviction and perseverance?
What is a good visual symbol that conveys strength, willpower, character, determination, conviction and perseverance? [more inside]
drink-n-talk about deep things
manhattan filter: whats a good public place (pub/diner etc) to sit and have a long, deep, nuanced talk for at least 2 hours with a friend? Near columbia U. would be nice. Beer needed, food a plus. [more inside]
i'll leaf it up to you guys
What's the best tree identification guide out there? [more inside]
Concise Writing?
How to Be Concise When Writing Personal Messages/e-mails? [more inside]
Suddenly my wife wants me to leave without her and to leave our son in her custody. Can she do this?
We are visiting my wife's parents in another state. Suddenly my wife wants me to leave without her and to leave our son in her custody. Can she do this? [more inside]
The long black friday
Post black friday, any good deals on Netbooks left out there? [more inside]
posted by BleachBypass at 11:39 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by BleachBypass at 11:39 AM PST - 7 comments
who is this curly brown haired actor?
FrivolousFilter: I am looking for the name of an current actor but can think of no films he is in. He is recognizable but not overly famous. He looks very similar to Goran Visnjic, with a bit of Gerard Butler and Hugh Jackman....curly hair, aquiline nose, strong chin, a bit of cruel/arch handsomeness going on...any guesses?
posted by dahliachewswell at 11:16 AM PST - 28 comments
posted by dahliachewswell at 11:16 AM PST - 28 comments
Assessing Word Variance
There is a term for the mathematical assessment of word variance in a piece of writing. If I could remember that term, I could search for software (or web apps) to determine this metric in my own writing, to be sure I'm not falling into the habit of being overly repetitive. Can you help? For extra points, is there an app to help me spot close-together word repetitions (which must be corrected)? I'm on a Mac, fwiw.
Any online fitness websites that aren't geared towards weight loss?
I'm looking for a fitness website that will generate workouts and allow me to track my progress. Added challenge: I'm not looking to lose weight, and I'd like to avoid eating disorder triggers. [more inside]
I cheated, now what?
I cheated, the only time ever, now what do I do? [more inside]
Can you make the baby back ribs?
ObscureParodySongFilter: Searching for a parody of the Destiny's Child song "Bills, Bills, Bills" - only it was "Ribs, Ribs, Ribs." Sung by males extolling the virtues of a woman that could prepare great barbecue. The song was played in the late 90s on the radio in the Tampa, Florida area. I'd love to hear it again and my google-fu is failing me.
What should I do about her finger?
Can I propose with no ring (snowflakes inside)? [more inside]
Nursing education as a mature student in the UK
US citizen, settled in UK. If I want to study mental health nursing in the UK, will I need (or should I get anyway) an access to higher education course, or can I just submit my old high school good grades from the 1990s? I'm 31. [more inside]
Nikon spare parts
Repair spare parts for a Nikon SB800 speedlight [more inside]
Unplugging and reconnecting
Wando the Reliable has carried me through multiple relationships and alone times, but I think it's time. Help me break up with my Hitachi Magic Wand. [more inside]
posted by sphallolalia at 9:14 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by sphallolalia at 9:14 AM PST - 10 comments
Looking for delicious sliced bread in San Francisco's Mission neighborhood.
Where can I find delicious sliced bread in San Francisco's Mission district? [more inside]
posted by hwickline at 9:04 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by hwickline at 9:04 AM PST - 11 comments
Genealogy widget?
Are there any good, preferably free, widgets that I can use to build a family tree and put it on my blog? Ideally I would like a widget that has some sort of database behind it, and I would link to a database record for a specific ancestor when I write about them . It would also be cool to show an attractive family tree as a navigational tool to go to old blog posts about specific ancestors. You could click links in the genealogy widget to posts about all of the stories that are tagged "great grandpa Joe," for example.
Ones and zeroes in the kitchen?
Do you use digital media as a reference while cooking? [more inside]
posted by A Terrible Llama at 8:16 AM PST - 68 comments
posted by A Terrible Llama at 8:16 AM PST - 68 comments
Che smokes a bowl
On this bong gift set I can tell the top picture is Che but I can't figure out (with tineye's and google's help) if the bottom man is smiling Che or someone else ... any ideas?
posted by saucysault at 7:52 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by saucysault at 7:52 AM PST - 6 comments
BART for the potty trainers
Are BART restrooms available and/or how to transport my potty-training toddler by transit? [more inside]
posted by otherwordlyglow at 7:19 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by otherwordlyglow at 7:19 AM PST - 14 comments
Munich 2018
Cityplanners! How will the city of Munich (Germany) evolve over the next 20 or 50 years? If you dont know M, then what factors would you be looking at? [more inside]
speeding up facebook
Are there any tools for blocking out useless & slow "features" on facebook? I'm unsure the last time I actually appreciated any facebook popup. In particular, I've no need for facebook's toolbar because Adium and my N900 log into facebook's chat directly. Bonus if it'll work under MicroB on a Nokia N900. [more inside]
posted by jeffburdges at 7:00 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by jeffburdges at 7:00 AM PST - 6 comments
Is Abe Simpson really so hard to work with?
What is it really like to work in a nursing home / aged care facility? I sometimes think about working there or volunteering some time, but everybody says it's the most depressing thing in the world. Experiences please?
Co-op fail?
Co-op question. We contributed $400 (fully vested!) to a food co-op that may never happen. It hasn't been able to secure funding through a USDA loan, or by any other method. It's been about four years. Can I take an income tax deduction?
posted by fixedgear at 6:05 AM PST - 1 comment
posted by fixedgear at 6:05 AM PST - 1 comment
What Recipes Should I Digitalize?
I'm culling the (cookbook) herd from a certain era (mainly 70s-mid-90s). What are your favorite recipes from my canon of James Beard, Marcella Hazen, Silver Palate, et al that I should digitalize? [more inside]
I fought the law...
Have you ever refused to give permission to a (US) police officer for searching your vehicle after a routine traffic stop? If so, what happened? [more inside]
Where to stay in the Algarve?
Did you love somewhere in the Algarve? 2 nights to spend there and looking for suggestions. [more inside]
Hey hey we're the pet monkeys!
Any good alternatives to a pet monkey? [more inside]
Levitating Magic Trick
Help me find the name/picture of this antique tool
I'm looking for an object I once saw a picture of. It was an antique tool that was, I think, described as a japanese jade vise, or something similar. It was rectangular in shape, and consisted of a number of stacked wooden wedges that could be slid in and out in relation to one another to form an opening in which a gem could be securely held by the pressure of the wedges.
Au revoir, Shosanna!
A couple questions about the film Inglorious Basterds (spoilers). [more inside]
Wet feet at the carnival.
Why and how did you stop believing in a story of powerlessness, specifically your own? [more inside]
posted by simulacra at 1:09 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by simulacra at 1:09 AM PST - 12 comments
Which bicycle (for a novice) would you recommend?
Which bicycle (for a novice) would you recommend? Comparison between four bicycles [more inside]
posted by mrme at 12:32 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by mrme at 12:32 AM PST - 17 comments
"Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item."
Suddenly receiving this error every time I try to open a program: "Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item." On Windows 7, using an admin account... [more inside]
posted by Unsomnambulist at 12:01 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Unsomnambulist at 12:01 AM PST - 9 comments
November 26
What are these green spheres in my water?
I have green spheres in my water pitcher. Can someone help me identify them? [more inside]
posted by woolite at 11:53 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by woolite at 11:53 PM PST - 17 comments
Best Gravy!
Best gravy recipes? [more inside]
Does the immune system improve noticeably over a few years with no flu shots?
Does the immune system improve noticeably over a few years with no flu shots? [more inside]
posted by gttommy at 10:23 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by gttommy at 10:23 PM PST - 15 comments
How to go about finding old friends who appear to live off the grid?
How does one go about finding an old friend in another country when every search I have tried turns up absolutely no records? I've gone from Google to Facebook to obituaries to phone directories and come up totally empty handed. [more inside]
Places for flirty conversation online?
Where can I find people to chat with online who are interested in flirting, but not necessarily a relationship? [more inside]
High Speed choices in South Africa (Capetown) - really Simon's Town.
High Speed choices in South Africa (Capetown) - really Simon's Town. [more inside]
What are you using for tasks on your iPhone?
What is your favorite iPhone app for managing your tasks and projects. [more inside]
posted by 4ster at 7:11 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by 4ster at 7:11 PM PST - 27 comments
high performance gloves while maintaining dexterity
What's the cutting edge in gloves that allow for high levels of dexterity in extreme conditions (e.g. north pole). A colleague and I have been thinking up creative ways to allow high levels of dexterity while keeping the insulation factor high. Say you're a worker that has to work outdoors in extreme conditions for periods of up to an hour, yet you need to be able to work with hand tools, press buttons, etc.
Is there an industry standard for this sort of thing?
Anyone have any info on state of the art (or near future) technology in this area?
posted by spacediver at 6:52 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by spacediver at 6:52 PM PST - 21 comments
Used snowmobile buying tips?
What should I look for in a cheap, used snowmobile? [more inside]
BFA ID + BA Engn = Yes?
Working on a BFA in Industrial Design and considering getting an Engineering degree as well. Is a Bachelor of Arts in Engineering worthwhile? [more inside]
Why does everything hurt so much?
Why does prolonged physical exertion put me in a state of intolerable pain? [more inside]
Saving bookmarks.
I am trying to delete the current bookmarks in my Firefox. Now, I exported them all to my computer. My question is, once I have the bookmarks deleted in my Firefox, the exported ones in my computer, will they still show up? I do not want to lose them.
I want all of my video thumbnails to actually show what the video is about
How can I change video thumbnails in Vista? [more inside]
Name that tune? (2)
Can you identify these melodies? The first is 1980s synthpop. The second is production music from a ready-made package of tunes used in midlevel entertainment TV programming in Hollywood about ten years ago. Any information appreciated! [more inside]
Bargain bookshelf--No instructions included
A few months ago I bought a cheap 3 shelf Sauder bookshelf. When I opened it, there's no instructions. Quick and dirty assembly help sought. [more inside]
posted by Prairie at 3:28 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Prairie at 3:28 PM PST - 8 comments
Computer Make Fast
How do I make my 3-year-old MacBook fast again? [more inside]
I thought christmas was supposed to be more than all of this tremendous noise
Christmas songs from the last ten or fifteen years? [more inside]
iTunes movies streamed without an Apple TV?
How to make an iTunes-purchased film stream to my Xbox 360 or PS3? [more inside]
Good vineyards near Paris?
What are some good vineyards for wine-tasting/lunch easily accessible from Paris? [more inside]
Is it fair to win a contest’s grand prize by exploiting an obscure loophole and cut-throat competition?
Is it fair to win a contest’s grand prize by exploiting an obscure loophole and cut-throat competition? [more inside]
posted by SamFrancisco at 2:39 PM PST - 40 comments
posted by SamFrancisco at 2:39 PM PST - 40 comments
I'd like it if timemachine went forward
Using Apple timemachine as wifi and backup. Changed IP, can't get timemachine to wifi it. Help? [more inside]
Perfume website
I am looking for a website that sells perfume. The company takes bottles of store-bought perfume and uses sterile pipettes to transfer it into smaller containers. It sell these smaller amounts, which is nice because the perfume gets used before it degrades. I found it about a year ago, but now I can't seem to locate it. Thanks!
posted by Mittenz at 2:05 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Mittenz at 2:05 PM PST - 10 comments
Things that make other things!
What are some other basic inventions/discoveries that became widely applied foundations for other inventions/discoveries? [more inside]
posted by yoga at 1:09 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by yoga at 1:09 PM PST - 20 comments
No strippers, please
Grown-up and co-ed alternatives for a bachelorette party? [more inside]
posted by yawper at 12:41 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by yawper at 12:41 PM PST - 16 comments
Need map updates for Plenio VXA-4300
Does anybody know where to get map updates for the Plenio VXA-4300 gps unit? Or if I could load some other firmware on it and use other maps?
Create a pushpin map to track an objects location.
How can I make a pushpin type map that will help me to track the location of something. Specifically, community entered information (more information inside) [more inside]
2010 British Novels?
Please tell me about any British novels published in 2010 that you may have read. [more inside]
All-you-can-eat sushi in Manhattan or Brooklyn?
Please tell me about any all-you-can-eat sushi restaurants (in Manhattan or Brooklyn) that you are aware of! [more inside]
posted by ®@ at 12:19 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by ®@ at 12:19 PM PST - 5 comments
99 Luftballons, but orangeballons, and plus one
I need to buy 100 *round* balloons, orange, at least 12" in diameter and no greater than 24" in diameter. They need to be delivered by mid-December to Quebec, Canada. [more inside]
posted by Shepherd at 12:15 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by Shepherd at 12:15 PM PST - 2 comments
Runaway faucet
Came home from the holiday and one of my outdoor faucets won't stop running. What's broken? [more inside]
posted by zenpop at 11:50 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by zenpop at 11:50 AM PST - 9 comments
Help me get her out of my head before it explodes!
I can't seem to let go of past hurt and anger. Are there any good books I should read concerning this? [more inside]
Book it!
I need book suggestions for an autistic 7 year old. [more inside]
posted by pdb at 10:24 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by pdb at 10:24 AM PST - 19 comments
NoScript failed me and left: what do I do now?
How paranoid should I be about my Windows XP Pro machine after hitting a dodgy site with Firefox 3.6, scanning with Microsoft Security Essentials, updating NoScript, scanning with MSE again, and finally using Windows to restore to yesterday's restore point, about 18 hours before hitting that site? Firefox is now missing NoScript completely, but it's been installed for weeks and surely should have been here yesterday morning. Has there been a known issue with NoScript, or am I just a special (and dim) snowflake? [more inside]
posted by The True Wheel at 10:06 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by The True Wheel at 10:06 AM PST - 14 comments
Point me to organizations that support immigrants and refugees in Los Angeles.
What are some organizations in Los Angeles that support recent immigrants and/or refugees, where I can become involved on a voluntary basis once or twice a week? [more inside]
North American Power - WTF?
Some relatives have been bugging me about getting involved with North American Power. Is this a legit opportunity or just another scam? [more inside]
posted by Anima Mundi at 8:53 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Anima Mundi at 8:53 AM PST - 10 comments
Boyfriend and creativity and insecurities
I am with a great guy. We are in the same design school. He's much better than me. It makes me feel insecure. What is that? How do I change my feelings about this? [more inside]
posted by OrangeCat at 8:41 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by OrangeCat at 8:41 AM PST - 19 comments
Get me out of here! Tactfully.
How can I peacefully and tactfully get out of the huge family Thanksgiving celebration for next year, or years after that? I've finally reached the end of my rope, I think. [more inside]
posted by kpht at 7:47 AM PST - 60 comments
posted by kpht at 7:47 AM PST - 60 comments
I just want to watch tv!
Help me fix my parents' ridiculous TV/DVD/Internet set-up. There are wires and boxes everywhere and they've paid for all this stuff, but they can't actually do what they bought it for. [more inside]
How to choose a dog house
Do you have a decent dog house for your dog?
Help me figure out what should be simple: getting a dog house. I'm overwhelmed by the choices and would appreciate actual brand recommendations. We need a dog house that will be somewhat insulated because the dog might need to use it for up to 6 hours in the wintry midwest. We cannot build one, and we can't spend more than a couple of hundred.
I have hesitated to get a dog house because the I was worried about it becoming a raccoon house, fox house, possum house. Do you use that door with the electronic collar entry to prevent this? Does that seem like a good idea?
posted by Tylwyth Teg at 7:05 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by Tylwyth Teg at 7:05 AM PST - 14 comments
How much should I charge for casual academic proofreading?
What rate should I charge as a casual native English academic proofreader in the Netherlands? [more inside]
Setup cat6 home network
Home network setup with a lot of cat6 hardwired network drops and wireless [more inside]
Drug Stealer
My brother in law is stealing prescription pain meds. Do we confront him or just sit on the information? [more inside]
Best HDTV for playing standard definion programming
Which HDTVs will play standard definition TV channels the best? [more inside]
November 25
How would I listen to Wordsworth's poetry like Wordsworth would have recited it?
How would I listen to Wordsworth's poetry like Wordsworth would have recited it? [more inside]
posted by curuinor at 9:57 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by curuinor at 9:57 PM PST - 19 comments
Am I ready to date seriously?
Relationship filter!. So within the last 6 months I seperated from a partner of 5+ years. I met someone online through a dating website. What should I ask her? [more inside]
HP Pavilion dv2000 wireless
Help me figure out how to get the wireless card working in this HP laptop. The only way to bring it online is to boot a linux live cd then boot back into Vista. What is going on? [more inside]
1980s rock or metal guitar riff
Can you identify the song containing this guitar riff? It's probably from the 1980s, recorded by some well-known rock or metal band. Here's an mp3 I made with GarageBand.
Here's an mp3 I created with GarageBand.
posted by germdisco at 8:41 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by germdisco at 8:41 PM PST - 3 comments
Help me make my network work!
Help please. I consider myself pretty capable when it comes to computers and the internet and networks, but I can't fix this. I have two Windows 7 laptops and one Mac laptop with an older Airport Extreme and a brand new Arris WBM760A modem that won't play nice. [more inside]
No Propellers, Please!
Has anyone flown via Allegiant Air? How was it? [more inside]
posted by KogeLiz at 7:25 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by KogeLiz at 7:25 PM PST - 11 comments
iLife on PC
I want to use iPhoto and some of the other iLife software, but I don't want to buy a Mac. Can I run this software effectively using software such as VMWare on my Windows 7 PC? [more inside]
quest for fire
Any know how to manually light an old Whirlpool Cleantop oven? [more inside]
posted by wandering_not_lost at 5:24 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by wandering_not_lost at 5:24 PM PST - 3 comments
Find me a new home!
[Yet Another Where Should I Move Question] I'm afraid that if I don't up and move from the town that I grew up in and have lived in for 23 years now, I never will. Snowflake details inside, but I am wondering: is it feasible, and where I should go? [more inside]
posted by firei at 5:23 PM PST - 51 comments
posted by firei at 5:23 PM PST - 51 comments
What else is like Speechification?
What else is like Speechification? [more inside]
I think my mind-body connection is out of whack
I get extreme physical reactions to my emotions. Is this normal, and if not, how do I better learn to manage my emotions so that it doesn't affect my health and my life so much? [more inside]
Internet radio: too many choices equals none.
I have an internet radio, a good pair of ears, and nostalgia. Help me NPR enthusiasts. [more inside]
posted by uauage at 3:04 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by uauage at 3:04 PM PST - 12 comments
A Christmas Technology Miracle?
I am looking to set up my somewhat technically-challenged father with an mp3 player and the accompanying software for Christmas. [more inside]
posted by LiteOpera at 2:43 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by LiteOpera at 2:43 PM PST - 16 comments
Good games for the dinner table?
Wealth-of-information filter: family-friendly games for the thanksgiving table? [more inside]
WBC membership
Westboro Baptist Church - too much on Google to find what I am after. [more inside]
posted by Meatbomb at 1:50 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Meatbomb at 1:50 PM PST - 10 comments
Unavoidable Drug Rash?
Is Prednisone the best solution for my drug rash and, if so, how much? [more inside]
posted by Mertonian at 1:47 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by Mertonian at 1:47 PM PST - 18 comments
LIVE! From Microsoft, it's WINDOWS SEVEN LIVE!! (Cue the sax...)
Windows Live Movie Maker (WLMM) in Windows 7 versus Windows Movie Maker (WMM) running on 64bit Vista. When I upgrade my computers to Windows 7, I will be forced to use Windows Live MM. I love WMM and use it daily. What will I love and what will hate/miss when I finally have to go with WLMM? [more inside]
Boots for Hawaii?
Looking for a light-weight men's hiking or athletic boot. [more inside]
Do any animals, other than humans, get headaches?
Random question time: Do any animals, other than humans, get headaches?
posted by FunGus at 11:38 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by FunGus at 11:38 AM PST - 13 comments
API to create nice slideshow
I have been searching the Internet like crazy trying to find an API or software development tool that would allow me to create nice slideshows, out of a group of photos, from one of my programs. [more inside]
What's age-appropriate for a gadget-nut 4 year old?
My 4.5 year old got to play with my friend's Ipod Touch, loved it, and is now adamant that Santa is bringing her one. This ain't going to happen. However, I would like to find her some kind of age-appropriate equivalent toy for Christmas. We don't do huge Christmas celebrations or massively expensive gift-giving, so this will be her big present, even if it's under $75. What can you recommend that won't make her ultra-disappointed (understanding that disappointment is a part of life, yadda yadda yadda)?
Crime Rate Info?
How can I get information about the crime rate in a given neighborhood? [more inside]
posted by amro at 11:19 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by amro at 11:19 AM PST - 21 comments
Looking for Oakley c-wire replacement parts.
The spring hinge on my Oakley c-wire sunglasses has broken and I can't find a replacement anywhere. Looking for suggestions. [more inside]
posted by cosmac at 11:16 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by cosmac at 11:16 AM PST - 7 comments
XSLT swap
XSLT newbie filter: How would you swap the order of two elements, leaving everything else in a document the same? [more inside]
posted by Paquda at 11:10 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by Paquda at 11:10 AM PST - 2 comments
Deliver me MORE!
I have, unexpectedly, found myself to be enjoying the music of The Postal Service. What else might I like? [more inside]
posted by broadway bill at 10:47 AM PST - 38 comments
posted by broadway bill at 10:47 AM PST - 38 comments
Please help me identify this music video!
I saw a music video months ago, on Vimeo I think. I don't recall anything about the song other than that I liked it. The video has stuck with me, though; it was a story about a group of people preparing a horse for sacrifice, scrubbing carrots and apples to feed it and making a fuss over it, then leading it out into a field. I'd really like to find it again. Does this vague description sound familiar?
Sodium Laurel Sulfoacetate in the UK
Where can I buy sodium laurel sulfoacetate in the UK? I want to make this solid bubble bath recipe. [more inside]
posted by teraspawn at 10:24 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by teraspawn at 10:24 AM PST - 2 comments
Unexpected chunks in milk
Why did my milk curdle? Was it the piloncillo (mexican sugar cone)? [more inside]
posted by mandymanwasregistered at 10:03 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by mandymanwasregistered at 10:03 AM PST - 5 comments
Oh, you don't need to stay for Christmas. Really...
How can I deal with Dad's sudden, one-sided announcement that his marriage to my mother is ending because he "reconnected" with his high school girlfriend? [more inside]
Call forwarding on a cell phone and phone records
Hi MeFites! I was wondering if anyone can enlighten me on how call forwarding on my cell phone will show up on phone records. Also, is it possible to call someone while routing through the original number (from the forwarded-to phone)? How would this show up on phone records? By the way, the phone records I will be talking about are on AT&T and are on the online website. If anyone knows ways to circumvent AT&T's tracking, I would like to hear that as well. One last question: Will simply enabling call forwarding itself change anything on the phone records and is this visible on the records? [more inside]
Looking for a book by vague description...
Some indeterminate time ago, my mom heard about a book on the CBC radio, with a title like "No Ordinary Woman" or "An Ordinary Life" or something, a memoir written by an Indian woman around age 80 who may have been a housekeeper or household worker. It's not "A Life Less Ordinary" by Baby Halder. Any ideas what it could be?
posted by Capn at 9:00 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Capn at 9:00 AM PST - 6 comments
Gotta make sure no one tries to impersonate me on fanfiction.net...
AskMe is always saying that one should register their full name on certain web services, just to protect them for future use. I have the basics - what am I missing? [more inside]
posted by SNWidget at 8:59 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by SNWidget at 8:59 AM PST - 8 comments
Help me find an xbox bundle, please!
Where can I find a great Xbox bundle for Christmas/Black Friday? [more inside]
posted by Thrillhouse at 7:41 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by Thrillhouse at 7:41 AM PST - 12 comments
Cake baking advice?
To bake and take? Or to take and bake? In need of Thanksgiving day cake logic. [more inside]
posted by cymru_j at 6:43 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by cymru_j at 6:43 AM PST - 13 comments
Italian restaurant in Orlando, FL?
Two questions about visiting Orlando, Florida. (1) Please suggest an (italian?) vegetarian-friendly restaurant (2) Can I get some space-centre related souvenirs without actually visiting the space centre? [more inside]
posted by metaBugs at 6:17 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by metaBugs at 6:17 AM PST - 9 comments
Sensible statin studies sought
I'm looking for some recent studies approachable for the common reader that compare the different cholesterol-lowering statins. [more inside]
posted by SteveInMaine at 4:58 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by SteveInMaine at 4:58 AM PST - 8 comments
Openning US bank account without going to US
Is it possible to create a bank account in the US, without going to US and have a (virtual) debit card for the account? [more inside]
posted by fifigyuri at 3:11 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by fifigyuri at 3:11 AM PST - 10 comments
Death by Pie?
Can-I-Eat-This-Filter, Thanksgiving edition. Assembled an apple pie tonight, planned to bake it tomorrow morning, but accidentally put the egg white wash on the top crust tonight. If I keep it in the fridge all night and bake it tomorrow morning, it won't kill anyone, right? The wash is just egg white thinned with a little water, and I didn't put very much on before realizing my mistake. Thoughts?
posted by doift at 1:51 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by doift at 1:51 AM PST - 14 comments
Can I feed multiple AirPlay/AirTunes streams from one computer?
Using AirPlay/AirTunes (or Rogue Amoeba's AirFoil), is it possible to play multiple audio streams from one "jukebox" to multiple Airport Express devices? [more inside]
posted by Blazecock Pileon at 1:05 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by Blazecock Pileon at 1:05 AM PST - 8 comments
November 24
Help me salvage a turkey blunder!!!
Help me salvage a turkey blunder!!! Long story short: Turkey leg crockpot recipe. While prepping it, I realized the legs don't quite fit. Fine! I'll put it in the oven instead... but... [more inside]
posted by 2oh1 at 11:02 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by 2oh1 at 11:02 PM PST - 18 comments
Help me choose a pseudonym
Help me choose a pseudonym [more inside]
Dance advice in PDX
Hello, this is my first question! I have a super cool friend visiting me from the east coast. We used to go dancing back in the day and would like to go out this weekend. We are looking for recommendations for a nice place to go dance in Portland, Oregon. We are hip chicks in our early 40's, and we used to dance our booties off to house music in NYC but are now sadly out of touch. Last year we danced at Halocene, which was pretty fun, but we are wondering if anyone has a favorite place to go get sweaty.
Academic anonymous blog—help me choose the name and the pseudonym!
Academic anonymous blog—help me choose the name and the pseudonym! [more inside]
what's this strange kitchen tool?
What's-this-tool-filter: Found this tool in a kitchen drawer at a vacation rental at the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland. Anybody know what this is for? Something to do with crabs or oysters maybe?
posted by mqk at 9:31 PM PST - 1 comment
posted by mqk at 9:31 PM PST - 1 comment
Needed: Life coach in handy podcast form.
Recommend a podcast that offers valuable life lessons, but isn't a self-help or career-builder type podcast. Just a human being in his/her 40s or older who's been around the block and has valuable hard-won wisdom to share. Even better: guests with similar life experience. [more inside]
posted by Pants McCracky at 9:00 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Pants McCracky at 9:00 PM PST - 8 comments
How do I publish something in a humor magazine?
How do I start a (freelance) career as a humor writer? [more inside]
posted by msk1985 at 8:29 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by msk1985 at 8:29 PM PST - 11 comments
Where can I find this over the top jacket that Hugo Chavez likes to sport?
My sister is in a controlling relationship, and I'm worried.
My sister's boyfriend is controlling, may have BPD, and seems to be isolating her and destroying her career. I'm worried for her, and have to see the two of them tomorrow at Thanksgiving. I need advice on how to approach this situation in the short and long term. [more inside]
posted by Logic Sheep at 7:54 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by Logic Sheep at 7:54 PM PST - 19 comments
How to fix streaming video in Peppermint Linux, or next best thing?
Linux and streaming video- I'm on Peppermint One OS, and I can't get full screen streaming video without it getting all stutter-y and stupid. Help me out with a workaround or recommend another Linux OS. [more inside]
posted by yeloson at 6:45 PM PST - 28 comments
posted by yeloson at 6:45 PM PST - 28 comments
cool towns around DC?
I'm looking for a cool town near DC. [more inside]
3D software for viewing .obj models!
I'm looking for a simple, free 3D viewing software in which I could import an .obj I'd export from 3dsMax and allow me to rotate around it/zoom and the such. [more inside]
posted by CelebrenIthil at 6:31 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by CelebrenIthil at 6:31 PM PST - 8 comments
Do you have a favorite falafel recipe?
Falafel! I'm searching for the best falafel recipe ever. If you've got one that you love, please share. If you know Pita Hut in New York (I go to the one in Chelsea), they have my dream falafel, perfectly seasoned, perfect crunch outside, perfect tender inside. Thank you!
Does the IRS call from blocked numbers?
Does the IRS call from blocked numbers? (Scam attempt details inside) [more inside]
Where are the cool people in DC?
How do you make friends in DC? My friend is a cool 23 year old woman in DC who doesn't know how to make friends in the city. She basically has her roommates, and that's it. Any idea of where the nice, normal, people in DC hang out, the people who aren't obsessed with themselves?
Flexi Leash + Gentle Leader = Frustrated Dog?
Does a Flexi leash exert too much pressure to be used with a gentle leader? [more inside]
posted by bjrubble at 5:41 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by bjrubble at 5:41 PM PST - 10 comments
Build my 1970 playlist
Fatty containers. Can I still get them?
I have seen these lovely wooden boxes in japanese magazines, and I believe from an American or British online retailer in the past. [more inside]
Female Trouble
YANMD. Birth control pill (Loestrin FE) complications/confusion/questions. [more inside]
Please help an NFP girl transition to work in the public service.
I am looking for hints, guidance or advice from the hivemind related to transitioning into a public service job after almost 10 years in the NFP and community sector. Can anyone help? [more inside]
posted by Cyrie at 4:20 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Cyrie at 4:20 PM PST - 5 comments
Can you help me get the Silverlight Facebook application fixed on my Mac?
Can anyone help me get the Silverlight Facebook app to work again on my Mac? [more inside]
Getting started with user-interface design.
My father, an architect, is looking for new things to do. I would like him to try software interaction/design. Any pointers for where he should start? [more inside]
posted by raheel at 3:21 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by raheel at 3:21 PM PST - 6 comments
Science tricks with eight-year olds?
Science tricks to do at an eighth birthday party?
Ones we did last year: candle doesn't pop water-filled balloon; small square of celluloid holds water in overturned glass; water and oil trade places in conjoined drinking glasses; corn-starch liquid/solid; paperclip floats on water. What are other easy-but-cool favourites? [more inside]
posted by progosk at 3:19 PM PST - 35 comments
posted by progosk at 3:19 PM PST - 35 comments
Should I steam or let this duck rest first?
Should I steam or let this duck rest first? For game birds, I've usually pricked the skin, quick-poached it, then let it sit uncovered overnight to crisp up the skin before I roast it.
However, I've been using a new recipe for duck that calls for steaming it before you roast it (a wonderful recipe, btw). So the question is: should I let it sit overnight in the fridge before I steam it or after I steam it?
posted by digitalprimate at 3:14 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by digitalprimate at 3:14 PM PST - 2 comments
How to install my light fixture without blowing the fuse!
how to install a ceiling light (correctly!) strange wiring... [more inside]
posted by AutoPilot83 at 3:10 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by AutoPilot83 at 3:10 PM PST - 7 comments
Is this job a good deal?
I'm very far down the road in an interview process for an internal position. I have some doubts. Help me decide if they are rational or fear based. [more inside]
Pagan Pantheons of Europe besides the Greek, Roman and Norse?
Everyone knows about the Greeks and the Romans and the Norse, but what are some of the less well known pantheons and pagan religions from Europe? [more inside]
When did baseball become MLB?
When did Major League Baseball (TM) begin? [more inside]
posted by languagehat at 2:32 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by languagehat at 2:32 PM PST - 26 comments
What will my mom need for her cruise?
What does my mom need for her first cruise? [more inside]
Help me pick out good computer speakers!
[Christmas Gift Filter] Help me get my boyfriend some nice speakers that he can use with his Mac Book Pro. [more inside]
posted by wansac at 2:25 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by wansac at 2:25 PM PST - 10 comments
Iphone jailbreak wisdom needed
Iphone jailbreak, 4.1, tethering question from a sortof tech savvy sortof not guy. [more inside]
Another reason moving sucks.
My work is moving me to a different city (Los Angeles). Can my fiancé collect unemployment? [more inside]
ipadfilter: buy now or wait
I want to buy an iPad. They've been out for a while, and I'm wondering what the gossip is on whether or not Apple will be releasing an upgraded model soon. Do I buy now or do I wait?
Stuck key on a digital piano
One of the keys on my digital piano just started sticking. How can I fix it? [more inside]
posted by honeydew at 1:48 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by honeydew at 1:48 PM PST - 4 comments
Script Conflict
I'm making a web page that has two scripts on it - a mootools script that shows/hides a div, and a JQuery cycle slideshow. And they aren't working together. [more inside]
posted by bonsai forest at 1:45 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by bonsai forest at 1:45 PM PST - 9 comments
Ouagadougou or Bust.
One week in Africa: Benin, Ghana, or Burkina Faso? [more inside]
posted by mykescipark at 1:29 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by mykescipark at 1:29 PM PST - 13 comments
Help me build an atlas of the trivial.
I want to make some infographics! What should I graph/chart/map? [more inside]
posted by the_blizz at 1:11 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by the_blizz at 1:11 PM PST - 13 comments
Who wants to keep flipping back and forth? I don't.
What annotated edition of James Joyce's Ulysses has footnotes instead of endnotes?
Desperately Seeking Pappy
I'm on the East Coast (DC) and I'm looking for Pappy's Seasoning, so I can cook a tri-tip for Thanksgiving. [more inside]
Not a Virgin Mobile Virgin
What's a cell phone plan comparable in scope and price to Virgin Mobile's $25/month? [more inside]
You scratch my back... but only right there, please
Help me figure out if I am alone in having 'hot spots' on my back, neck and feet where I prefer to be scratched. [more inside]
Seeking advice on what to do after serious house fire.
Has anyone had experience with house fires? [more inside]
posted by zagyzebra at 12:47 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by zagyzebra at 12:47 PM PST - 8 comments
Pyramidding: Who Gains?
I'm trying to find accurate data on the viability of a pyramid distribution company. [more inside]
posted by outlandishmarxist at 12:08 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by outlandishmarxist at 12:08 PM PST - 8 comments
Short film about dangers of online social chat and murder? Screencasted!
A while ago I saw an amusing "short creative film". It was all told on computer screens, like a screen cast where you watch people type an work on their computer.
In it you see a lot of typing in a chat room or forum, and the theme is that a stranger they are talking to is actually a murderer of some kind.
I just realised this a really cool new way of storytelling through social media and wanted to watch it again. Can anyone remember what it is? [more inside]
War Film + Broken Telephone
I'm looking for examples of scenes in war films where soldiers are lost or isolated and a faulty field phone (or other non-dependable instrument of communication) gives them their hope of being rescued or relieved. I am especially interested in films that were shot before WW2, if at all possible.... but later examples are also welcome. Anything come to mind? [more inside]
posted by rottytooth at 11:42 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by rottytooth at 11:42 AM PST - 11 comments
The Johnson Wax Program, with Fibber McGee & Molly!
What is the opening and closing theme music for "Fibber McGee & Molly" - or what is a piece of music similar to it? [more inside]
Akvavit in Portland, OR?
Where can I buy Akvavit/Aquavit in Portland, Oregon? [more inside]
posted by Lutoslawski at 11:11 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Lutoslawski at 11:11 AM PST - 10 comments
Harry Potter and the Lack of Web-Books.
Copy of the Deathly Hallows? [more inside]
safe supplements?
Supplement (vitamin) safety? [more inside]
"Oh man, that is a stinky one. Have fun!"
TSA pat-downs and kids. Am I over-reacting? [more inside]
Home Protection Ideas?
Our house got robbed last week for the second time in less than a year. Short of moving, what can we do to get our peace of mind and sense of security back? [more inside]
Looking for ideas for photo and document scanning, storage, and translation
Best practices for scanning, care, and storage of old documents and photos? [more inside]
posted by elizardbits at 10:10 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by elizardbits at 10:10 AM PST - 8 comments
My iPhone is storing photos that I don't know about
I have 182.5 MB of photos stored on my iPhone, but iTunes is telling me that my phone has 2.1 GB worth of "Photos." What gives? [more inside]
posted by bjork24 at 10:08 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by bjork24 at 10:08 AM PST - 6 comments
When the Tough Get Going, but the Going is even more tough, what do the Tough do then?
Help me grow my confidence at work (special melting snowflake details inside). [more inside]
Wasting time figuring out how to be productive
A task management app (web or Mac) that's a step up from "basic"? [more inside]
How do I hide youtube comments?
How do I hide youtube comments in Safari?
posted by mpls2 at 9:38 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by mpls2 at 9:38 AM PST - 7 comments
iPod Touch won't turn on
Can my iPod Touch be brought back from the dead? [more inside]
Driving around Detroit, MI
I have business in the Bloomfield Hills suburb of Detroit in a couple of weeks. Google Maps gives me two routes from the airport car rental to my destination with roughly the same travel time and a third that appears slightly longer. Which is best in terms of ease of navigation for a solo driving Detroit area newb, safe road conditions (especially if it snows), and likelihood that the travel time is accurate (i.e. not prone to massive unexpected delays)? [more inside]
posted by safetyfork at 9:12 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by safetyfork at 9:12 AM PST - 10 comments
cheap skis please!
Can someone with minimal knowledge of downhill ski technology purchase appropriate skis at a ski swap/used ski sale? [more inside]
Help me find some green appliances!
I need help finding the most eco-friendly and ethical small appliances (or at least, the least non-ethical and non-eco-friendly) that I can. The web resources are seriously lacking! Hope me? [more inside]
posted by sabotagerabbit at 8:55 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by sabotagerabbit at 8:55 AM PST - 9 comments
A cost effective music solution
What is the most cost effective way to have tons of music (piracy is not an option)? At the least I want something that lets me listen to music on my iPad offline because it is a WiFi only model. [more inside]
Tell me anything.
[Philadelphia filter] - Does anyone have any knowledge of the Point Breeze neighborhood in South Philly? [more inside]
Medieval Latin inscription with puzzling shorthand?
Interesting Latin inscription on medieval cross: CNA
ZARENUS REXIVDEOX - anyone know some shorthand? [more inside]
posted by RedReplicant at 8:26 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by RedReplicant at 8:26 AM PST - 11 comments
Thanksgiving Poem by Latino?
Specific Thanksgiving poem by a Latino author? I am trying to find a remembered poem for a professor about Thanksgiving that he remembers reading. Poem is in English, by a Latino poet, very funny, and about a young person explaining to his/her parents what Thanksgiving is/means. The prof thinks the poem was by a male author. (minor additional details below the fold) [more inside]
Is there any reason I shouldn't be smoking weed while taking Citalpram (Celexa)?
Is there any reason I shouldn't be smoking weed while taking Citalpram (Celexa)? [more inside]
What Part of 'Delete' Isn't Working?
How do I stop Picasa web albums from creating a new folder every time I edit one in the Picasa software? [more inside]
Good gifts for first time art instructors?
Art Professors and Art College Instructors: What helped you get through your first semester of teaching? [more inside]
Giving extra? Thanks!
Last year, the Secretary of the Army and many (most?) other federal bigwigs granted employees four hours of what amounted to admin leave on the day before Thanksgiving. My agency is remote from DC and thus word did not trickle down to us until mid-afternoon.
Will there be a similar dismissal this year? Where would we look for it? [more inside]
How can I properly set up my home network?
How can I properly set up an internet connection on both a laptop (wireless) and desktop using DSL? Getting IP address conflict! GRR. [more inside]
posted by Snackpants at 7:03 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by Snackpants at 7:03 AM PST - 7 comments
Super Link Me
Film student seeking good online publications about documentary film. [more inside]
posted by Menomena at 7:02 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by Menomena at 7:02 AM PST - 2 comments
To buy or not to buy - that is the start of my question
Should I buy land with a tear-down house given my special snowflake details? [more inside]
Does this belong on a resume?
Should I list this honor on my resume? If so, how? [more inside]
"Mom, Dad, I'm... an atheist"
Looking for personal stories from those who had to 'come out' as no longer sharing the religious beliefs of their loved ones - especially when there's a significant other involved. [more inside]
Beast-feast, part deux...
Can you please help me think of some interesting meat+spice/seasoning combinations that I wouldn't think of on my own? [more inside]
posted by Osrinith at 6:23 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by Osrinith at 6:23 AM PST - 18 comments
I want to play what they want to hear
Guitar/Music filter: what handy tools can you recommend to remind you of the songs you can play, for those occasions when you're asked to perform out of the blue and your mind goes blank. [more inside]
posted by HopStopDon'tShop at 6:01 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by HopStopDon'tShop at 6:01 AM PST - 10 comments
Help me calculate a day rate!
I'm a freelance copywriter who normally charges hourly. A prospective new client has asked me to give them my day rate. How should I calculate this? [more inside]
Car dealers in West Philly
Where do folks in Philadelphia buy used cars? - We need a used car, sensible Japanese economy style. Is there anywhere accessible from West Philly where there are those streets with multiple car dealers on them? The online reviews for some of the small local dealers here are ... scary. Thanks! [more inside]
posted by carter at 4:48 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by carter at 4:48 AM PST - 12 comments
Using lavender for woodworm
Does anyone know whether lavender essential oil can be used as a deterrent for woodworm? I believe it is effective against clothes moths and wondered whether it might also work for the moths of woodworm.
It would be very expensive to cover an area with neat oil, but perhaps it could be diluted in a carrier oil. Thanks for any thoughts.
Opposite of Google Translate
You know how Google Translate in Chrome will translate a page, and if you hover the mouse over something, it'll show the original? Is there something that can do the opposite: only show the English translation if you hover over the foreign text? (for Chrome or Firefox)
Please help a British guy celebrate Thanksgiving with his American girlfriend.
Please help a British guy celebrate Thanksgiving with his American girlfriend. [more inside]
posted by jeatsy at 1:06 AM PST - 54 comments
posted by jeatsy at 1:06 AM PST - 54 comments
What are some problems you couldn't really pinpoint until they got fixed?
What are some problems you couldn't really pinpoint until they got fixed? [more inside]
evaluating online payroll services
our government grant and contract based non-profit is evaluating full service (file your taxes for your) online payroll services. we expect to grow to 100 employees (many of them short term) this year. we are an organization of moderate complexity with foreign nationals on visas, etc. does anyone have any experience with online payroll services and, in particular, perquest.
we were using quickbooks online. we got switched without warning or explanation to paycycle a couple of weeks ago. paycycle seeks simplicity but lacks critical functionality for a medium size business. we need a service targetted to medium-size businesses.
November 23
New + old photos mashup
Is there a name for this photography technique/style? I'm trying to find more photos like that. [more inside]
posted by querty at 11:14 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by querty at 11:14 PM PST - 10 comments
How to Move Out of Your Parents' House
I want to move out of my parents' place so I can get on with being an adult. Please help me figure out what I need to know in order to do it! [more inside]
Music store in Beijing?
Where in Beijing can I buy Chinese musical instruments? [more inside]
How should we best work with our landlords?
I live with 4 other people (all of whom happen to be very good friends) in a 5-bedroom house in San Francisco, the Mission district specifically. Our house was built in 1923 and is generally in disrepair. Our landlords have been dragging their feet in regards to fixing some issues with our house that are very serious, in our eyes. The breaking point for us is that currently we have no working stove. Special snowflake details inside! [more inside]
How does our birth date shape where we fit in the school system?
Birth date + American school system = high probability of success in _____? [more inside]
posted by Señor Pantalones at 10:27 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Señor Pantalones at 10:27 PM PST - 8 comments
What are the top talent agencies for journalists?
What are the top talent agencies for a journalist seeking to get into television work? [more inside]
OK, but did you update the catalog price/page number, description, item number, too?
How are mail-order catalogs produced? Yes, I know....with ink and paper and a little elf who runs them through the postage meter. Actually... [more inside]
How to remove stubborn oil spots from wood cabinets?
How to remove stubborn oil spots from wood cabinets? [more inside]
Booze is theBest Gift
Please share your favorite recipes for cordials
I am thinking about making some homemade amaretto for a friend as a Christmas gift. I am open to other recipes, and might even make a few other recipes/infusions for fun anyway. [more inside]
posted by annsunny at 9:20 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by annsunny at 9:20 PM PST - 6 comments
How do I make an RSS feed for Bloomberg News?
I'd like to have an RSS feed for Bloomberg News, specifically for their environment reporting, that I can put into Google Reader. The problem is, Bloomberg News discontinued RSS feeds in 2006. None of the workarounds I've found are satisfactory: This one, for example, tries to use Google News, but it wouldn't really work for my purposes. (Using
posted by Cash4Lead at 9:17 PM PST - 4 comments
"environment" site:bloomberg.com as my search string wouldn't necessarily return all news items related to the environment -- a story just about renewable energy, for example, not its environmental benefits, wouldn't show up at all.) There's also Feedity, but they want you to pay to have feeds with any sort of functionality, which I'd rather not do if I don't have to. Page2RSS is closer to the mark, but the output is messy (multiple stories in the same feed item). Businessweek.com, which is owned by Bloomberg News, offers RSS feeds with Bloomberg News, but they don't allow for narrowing down on just the environment reporting. Is there a solution out there that's better? [more inside]posted by Cash4Lead at 9:17 PM PST - 4 comments
The case of the open door
What's the most plausible explanation for how this car crash happened? [more inside]
posted by 0xFCAF at 9:10 PM PST - 28 comments
posted by 0xFCAF at 9:10 PM PST - 28 comments
Ladies home stuff
Crafts question for my wife and mother. [more inside]
Looking for the lyrics to a song about bees
Help me find the lyrics to the song Les abeilles by Léo Delibes (1836-1891). [more inside]
posted by Omon Ra at 9:07 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Omon Ra at 9:07 PM PST - 4 comments
Pick a MA, any MA.
Does the faculty matter as much for an MA program as for a PhD? [more inside]
posted by youcancallmeal at 9:06 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by youcancallmeal at 9:06 PM PST - 9 comments
What the fugg?
YA Book ID: Young girl decides to really start looking at things, ends up in inevitable parallel world, where there is an attack of (bluish?) grey suits, which may be called Fluggs, or Fuggs. First book of a series, I think. Ring any bells?
posted by Sparx at 8:31 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by Sparx at 8:31 PM PST - 11 comments
"sliding scale options available"
I'm interested in checking out the local hackerspace -- partly out of interest in doing stuff there, partly because they do work that's similar to ours (they work with adults, we work with kids). Their pricing policy is very expensive and only seems to make a token effort to reach out to low-income people like myself. They've expressed interest in meeting and getting to know us -- I'm excited about this, but am also really personally affronted by their pricing scheme. How do I get over this so we can have a conversation? [more inside]
Yeshiva University
What's the deal with Yeshiva University? [more inside]
posted by lhude sing cuccu at 7:49 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by lhude sing cuccu at 7:49 PM PST - 10 comments
Corrupt NTFS filesystem, can't get into the repair console.
My parents computer isn't booting, and it's due to a corrupt ntfs filesystem. I'd like to run CHKDSK, but when I try to boot into the repair console, it requires an administrator password, which we don't have (second-hand computer). I can't use a password reset disk, because it won't recognize the disk (presumably due to the corrupt filesystem). Catch-22 - what now? [more inside]
posted by chrisamiller at 7:24 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by chrisamiller at 7:24 PM PST - 17 comments
How is spyware formed? How computor get varus?
Why do people create and use viruses/spyware/malware? [more inside]
I want to kick some cognitive memory ass!
I just got hired at a psychology research lab at a very prestigious university. I have no background in academic research and very little academic background in this field. I have an associates degree in humanities, and psychology is a field that interests me greatly. What can I do to not mess this up? [more inside]
posted by two lights above the sea at 6:48 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by two lights above the sea at 6:48 PM PST - 12 comments
¿Current Industrial Rock?
What's the state of the art of Industrial Rock [more inside]
What is the modern-day music composition process like?
Composers, musicians, songwriters: What steps do you take to create a piece of music from scratch? Additional questions about working as a composer, music software, planning processes, etc. inside. [more inside]
posted by matticulate at 6:36 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by matticulate at 6:36 PM PST - 23 comments
Video conference 4 webcams?
Is there a way to video conference 4 webcams in an easy and reliable way, preferably free? I would love to find a service like Skype that allows more than 2 people to video talk at the same time. Thanks for your thoughts!
posted by mortaddams at 6:30 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by mortaddams at 6:30 PM PST - 5 comments
Holiday season travel :-/
Am hopefully taking time off the last week of December, where to go in Europe? [more inside]
posted by TrinsicWS at 6:02 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by TrinsicWS at 6:02 PM PST - 12 comments
Merry GIFmas
Where can I find collections of serious and humorous gifs for download? [more inside]
A home without water: aka camping.
Is it possible to set up a lightly-used house so that it's still usable in wintertime without keeping the heat on all the time? [more inside]
I'm a bed bug dog and I love what I do?
My friend (really) is considering using a bed bug dog to help her figure out what is biting her (she is aware of all of the other ways to monitor the situation, as well). However, she is a gentle soul, and is worried about whether such dogs like what they do. [more inside]
posted by analog at 5:08 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by analog at 5:08 PM PST - 15 comments
Annoying phone calls
My husband is receiving annoying phone calls from his ex (a friend gave his number out without knowing any better). He does not want to change his cell number due to his numerous work contacts. When he sees her number he doesn't answer and then she leaves messages. He has told her to stop but she must be a mental case, she has been calling for 2 months. What would be a solution to this other than changing his number? If he had the number blocked we figure she will just call from another number.
posted by sandyp at 4:53 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by sandyp at 4:53 PM PST - 25 comments
You mean I can just BUY a bigger pipe?
Help me find ideas for a fantasy or sci-fi movie
What fantasy elements would you like to see in a movie? [more inside]
Separated for a while, divorce on the way, and I'm lonely - but unsure about dating
When I was 23, I got married. It was really great for six years, and then for a year and a bit, really pretty horrible. We worked hard at it, but it didn't. Now I'm 30 and we've been separated for 3 months. Definitely feels right that it's over, and in time we'll divorce. It feels too soon to start dating - problem is, I'm lonely and really missing sex. [more inside]
Disc Not Detected
I'm trying to install a game on my Win7 PC. The DVD drive isn't seeing the disk. How do I get it to recognise the damn disc? Pertinent info inside. [more inside]
insure my rental?
Renter's insurance in DC: How do I do this? [more inside]
posted by three bear minimum at 3:46 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by three bear minimum at 3:46 PM PST - 7 comments
Choosing a professional email address?
I have my full name as a domain name, and I'd like to start using it as my email address on my resume and for work purposes.
Should my email address be joey@joeyshabadoo, j.shabadoo@joeyshabadoo, admin@joeyshabadoo or something else? And does it make any kind of difference, or am I just overthinking@plateofbeans?
posted by Joey Joe Joe Junior Shabadoo at 3:19 PM PST - 40 comments
posted by Joey Joe Joe Junior Shabadoo at 3:19 PM PST - 40 comments
KILLS ALL THE GERMS! Except that one.
Why do commercials usually show the product killing MOST, but not ALL, of the things it's supposed to kill? [more inside]
posted by Pastor of Muppets at 3:13 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by Pastor of Muppets at 3:13 PM PST - 18 comments
Deflatio
My boyfriend is putting weight on. It doesn't bother me, but it bothers him. How can I help him change his habits without damaging his self-esteem? [more inside]
I love the song Where do you go my lovely, what other songs are similar?
I watched Darjeeling Limited / Hotel Chevalier a while ago and I fell in love with one of the songs featured in these movies. The song is Where do you go my lovely by Peter Sarstedt. To me it conveys sophistication, melancholy and nostalgia. What other songs from this era would I probably like?
Cause every firm is crazy about a sharp dressed [fat] man.
I'm a BIG guy looking to switch jobs and am very nervous about interviews, particularly first impressions. Maybe you can help. [more inside]
posted by playertobenamedlater at 2:36 PM PST - 32 comments
posted by playertobenamedlater at 2:36 PM PST - 32 comments
Cleaning up lead paint
My house has lead paint. Today most of the windows were replaced, and the people who installed them were supposed to vacuum up the lead paint chips. I don't think they did. What should I do? [more inside]
...Or should I become Nancy Botwin?
Starting over in desperation filter: How to become a SA at department/jewelry stores? [more inside]
Pressing pork matters
I've got a nice big piece of pork belly, and I'm going to braise it in cider and wine, as in this recipe. I've made it before, and it was excellent. Which wine (or cider, or even beer) would you pair it with? [more inside]
posted by Siberian Mist at 2:07 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Siberian Mist at 2:07 PM PST - 7 comments
Wife's email was haxxored, please halp
Does my wife need to abandon her email address? [more inside]
posted by r_nebblesworthII at 1:57 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by r_nebblesworthII at 1:57 PM PST - 14 comments
Boyfriend is scared to think about the future. Should I be patient or leave?
I'm in a new relationship that's going great, but he's scared of thinking about a future together, and we have different views on kids and marriage. Should I be patient, or is it better to cut my losses? [more inside]
Fucking airport security, how does it work?
Flying into the US from another country: what's going on with security? [more inside]
Help on lost love
Help on lost love
How to get back with a girl who liked me more that 2 years ago, who I think would feel I totally dissed her (although I was interested, didnt pursue her). I was in between jobs and soon had to move to a different city at that time. I had too much in my mind at that time, I realized the clues she gave me only much later. [more inside]
How common is physical abuse in the workplace?
How common is physical abuse in the workplace? I had a boss who hit me a few years ago and I was talking to a friend recently and she said the same thing happened to her. Naturally, this made me curious as I thought physical abuse was relatively rare in the workplace compared to emotional.
Who made this neat wallpaper image?
Where did this wallpaper image originate? I'm hoping I can find more like it. [more inside]
posted by circular at 1:05 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by circular at 1:05 PM PST - 6 comments
Broken light switch
What are these coastal cloud formations?
Can you help me identify the meterological conditions that create these clouds? [more inside]
posted by salishsea at 12:50 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by salishsea at 12:50 PM PST - 2 comments
No I'm not into motorcycles or coming to your hotel room when your in town for business next week.
Online Dating Filter: I seem to be getting attention from every guy, but the ones I want, what am I doing wrong? [more inside]
"Some days we don't let the line move at all."
CA-DMV: What's the process for re-titling an out-of-state car that's already registered in California? The DMV site doesn't seem to cover this case and I'd rather find out before spending a day in line. [more inside]
posted by hwyengr at 12:21 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by hwyengr at 12:21 PM PST - 7 comments
Lost in a sea of blocks
What is the hot new Bionicle/Lego/Star Wars-y toy this year? [more inside]
posted by soy_renfield at 12:10 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by soy_renfield at 12:10 PM PST - 5 comments
Jekyll and Hyde
How do I cope with an ex that wasn't who I thought they were? [more inside]
Thermos Quest 2010
I'd like to drink tea all day at work. What's the best big, BPA-free thermos? [more inside]
posted by enzymatic at 12:02 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by enzymatic at 12:02 PM PST - 16 comments
Book Mark
How would you feel if you received a book as a gift and found that it had a remainder mark? [more inside]
posted by jocelmeow at 11:42 AM PST - 70 comments
posted by jocelmeow at 11:42 AM PST - 70 comments
Bread Heartbreak.
Lost my favourite recipe for bread, please help! [more inside]
posted by Static Vagabond at 11:42 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Static Vagabond at 11:42 AM PST - 6 comments
Advice for expats living in Buenos Aires
I'd like to move to Buenos Aires for about a year. What should I know before moving there? [more inside]
How often should I wash my blue jeans?
How often should I wash my blue jeans? [more inside]
PLEASE no Dido
Suggestions for an edgy, down-to-earth Thanksgiving playlist? [more inside]
Thanksgiving Tug of War
Thanksgiving mess. Social circles colliding, no one wants to give an inch. All I want to do is enjoy the holiday with my partner, who's been living far away and is home for the weekend. How can I untangle this knot? [more inside]
Money is missing from my paycheck. What do I do?
I was overpaid by my boss, and now I'm being underpaid. Should I say something? [more inside]
Brains for shit.
Modem, Router, or Us?
A couple of times a week, our internet craps out. Is this our modem, our ISP, and/or our router? [more inside]
I want mexican food but english instructions
why am I being redirected to the mexican version of allrecipes.com? [more inside]
posted by tylerfulltilt at 9:35 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by tylerfulltilt at 9:35 AM PST - 11 comments
Haikus are easy/But sometimes they don't make any sense/Refrigerator
Poetry recommendations for a a forced Thanksgiving dinner reading? [more inside]
What Are the Odds?
Help me calculate the odds of this series of dice rolls. [more inside]
The best place to pick up Website Designers?
Where do you go to find Freelance Website Designers? [more inside]
posted by nam3d at 9:11 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by nam3d at 9:11 AM PST - 9 comments
Entertain my cats, please! Before they destroy the place.
Cat toy recommendations! Which ones do your cats *luurrve*? [more inside]
Food delivery for seniors: alternatives to Meals on Wheels?
Is there a Meals on Wheels alternative for an elderly woman living in the Sacramento, California area? [more inside]
How do I break up with him?
It's my first time initiating a break up, and I'd like to do it in a way that is most humane to both him and me. Details inside. [more inside]
Another doctor recommendation request
Can you recommend a Psychiatrist in Manhattan (UES)? [more inside]
Chez moi, c'est près de ma Stella
Brussels, Belgium on business for a month. What can I do in the evenings and weekends? [more inside]
A face marked by a lifetime of venal sin?
Trying to identify a line of poetry - possibly written by an Irishman - that goes something like "a face marked by a lifetime of venal sin". [more inside]
Pinhole camera with a trip or timed shutter: feasible?
Photography filter (no pun): Pinhole camera with a timer -- just digital, or can a timer be rigged for a non-traditional "body"? [more inside]
posted by Guy_Inamonkeysuit at 8:44 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by Guy_Inamonkeysuit at 8:44 AM PST - 5 comments
How do airlines transfer checked in baggage?
Do all international airlines automatically transfer checked in baggage to connecting airlines on different airlines ( non codeshare/alliances )? How do they do it? [more inside]
Stiga? Coleco? Oh my!
Table Hockey Filter Mr. Hard-to-shop-for Jane has thrown down the shopping gauntlet, requesting his boyhood table hockey game for his birthday. Trouble is, I can’t identify which game he had… [more inside]
Suggest a good TV series for learning English
Can you suggest a good television series (preferably with available English subtitles) for people learning English? [more inside]
Looking for a T-shirt
Can anyone tell me where can I find this shirt in an adult size? (A long shot, I know...)
posted by cider at 8:23 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by cider at 8:23 AM PST - 4 comments
How will a contract job affect unemployment benefits?
YANAL: Unemployed person offered a 6-8 week full-time contract position. Could taking this gig screw them? [more inside]
Learning to fly
Learning to fly a plane in the US -- suggestions and resources [more inside]
Help me identify this T-shirt design
[Graphic-Tee-Design-filter] I'm pretty sure I saw this T-shirt design from Threadless or a similar shop online, but I can't remember where. Help please! [more inside]
posted by wei at 8:11 AM PST - 1 comment
posted by wei at 8:11 AM PST - 1 comment
If you only had space for one piece of exercise equipment, what would you get?
If you only had space for one piece of exercise equipment, what would you get? [more inside]
What would happen if you practiced focusing your vision in and out?
What would happen if you practiced focusing your vision in and out? Would you strain your eyes? [more inside]
posted by bleary at 8:07 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by bleary at 8:07 AM PST - 8 comments
Simple, quick, delicious hors d'oeuvres/snacks I can make for a small gathering at my apartment?
Simple, quick, delicious hors d'oeuvres/snacks I can make for a small gathering at my apartment? [more inside]
posted by Mrs. Pterodactyl at 8:04 AM PST - 34 comments
posted by Mrs. Pterodactyl at 8:04 AM PST - 34 comments
Where can I learn to build bike wheels in the bay area?
Where can I learn to build bicycle wheels in the bay area? [more inside]
I need someone to help starting a paper vicariously through me
I have always had trouble writing academic papers as a student. I do fine once I have a plan for a paper in a topic I'm interested in, but I can't seem to be able to focus on finding one. Can anyone think of a cool topic for a coherent four page research paper written at the level of review on microbial evolution related to one of the themes inside? [more inside]
posted by Blasdelb at 7:15 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by Blasdelb at 7:15 AM PST - 5 comments
Is there a solid SSL VPN out there, or am I crazy?
What is your favorite SSL VPN appliance for a mid sized company? [more inside]
posted by routergirl at 7:07 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by routergirl at 7:07 AM PST - 12 comments
Anyone have any recommendations for a point-and-shoot digital camera? I figure I should pick one up during these Black Friday sales.
Anyone have any recommendations for a point-and-shoot digital camera? I figure I should pick one up during these Black Friday sales. [more inside]
Good/Bad MBA
My company will no longer pay for the majority of my MBA, does it still make sense to go? [more inside]
You're 8 and want to play loud music. Your instrument (of destruction) is...
My son (8) wants to be Les Claypool. While I can't fault his source of inspiration, I'm not sure starting on the bass is the right way to go--and if it isn't, where do we start? [more inside]
posted by elfgirl at 5:58 AM PST - 60 comments
posted by elfgirl at 5:58 AM PST - 60 comments
Why *do* I have eight different ancient MeFi threads open?
Is there an addon or extension for Firefox that will show me the link I clicked on to get to the current tab? Like the Back button, but for people who are addicted to opening links in new tabs. [more inside]
Dyscalculia and logic class
I have a learning disability (dyscalculia/mathematics disorder). Could I handle the formal language component of an undergrad Introduction to Logic class? [more inside]
Massage talent
Can anybody learn to be a great massage therapist? [more inside]
posted by blub at 4:00 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by blub at 4:00 AM PST - 8 comments
Microsoft Acess Charts dead-end.
Microsoft Access 2007 - how on earth do I cut / copy / export / do anything with my Pivot Chart, besides print it? [more inside]
posted by Jimbob at 1:04 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by Jimbob at 1:04 AM PST - 12 comments
I'm a sole man
(UK) Sole trading from rented accommodation. Do I have to use my own address? [more inside]
Bonus points if it can go off at 3:30 am.
Chrismahannukwanzaafilter: My sister has yet to send a real wishlist for my nieces, and the naughty uncle, Mister Fabulous, wants to make her pay in sanity! What is the most annoying toy for this holiday season? [more inside]
posted by Mister Fabulous at 12:16 AM PST - 51 comments
posted by Mister Fabulous at 12:16 AM PST - 51 comments
November 22
Cat dental care in San Francisco
About a year ago, the vet at the San Francisco SPCA told us our cat needed to get her teeth cleaned (and possibly have some teeth extracted) and that it would be almost $1000. We know we need to do this, and were wondering if there are cheaper (but still good) alternatives available in San Francisco. [more inside]
posted by firemonkey at 11:02 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by firemonkey at 11:02 PM PST - 17 comments
How can I keep an exercise routine?
How to establish a daily exercise routine? [more inside]
posted by bananafish at 10:27 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by bananafish at 10:27 PM PST - 25 comments
What's the most effective way to force myself back into a healthy sleep cycle?
What's the most effective way to force myself back into a healthy sleep cycle? [more inside]
Help me rid myself of this annoying hum
Why am I picking up a hum when recording? [more inside]
Aspergers + media = ?
What connection could there be (if any) between rates of Asperger's and autism and styles of media being consumed? [more inside]
Buying Posters Online
Where's the best place to buy one-off large posters online? [more inside]
Looking for travel deals way ahead of time
I'm trying to keep track of cheap tickets for a dream international flight in end July 2011. However, almost all the sites I looked at say I'm searching way too early and have no information for me. When is the best time to look, and are there any websites that will email me with details once a good price or deal shows up? (I vaguely remember hearing of such a thing but can't remember the URL) [more inside]
What is my random wrist pain from?
What could be causing the popping in my wrist? YANMD, etc. etc. [more inside]
posted by kro at 8:23 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by kro at 8:23 PM PST - 7 comments
How do I take a picture of the rainbow sparkle when sunlight hits a snowflake?
How do I take a picture of the rainbow sparkle when sunlight hits a snowflake? [more inside]
posted by AllieTessKipp at 7:58 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by AllieTessKipp at 7:58 PM PST - 12 comments
Fed up.
Help me understand/deal with my in law's [more inside]
Comparing low-carb lifestyles
What's the degree of difference, for fat loss or general health, between ketosis and being, say, 10g of carbs above your ketosis threshold? Trying to make sense of ketogenic diets, non-ketogenic low carb diets, paleo, and carb cycling of all types. Any and all related resources appreciated, especially unbiased scholarly research or personal experience. [more inside]
When you're dreaming with a broken heart, giving up is the hardest part
Need specific strategies to use to move on after losing best friend in a fight. [more inside]
What's the point of a poached egg?
What's the point of a poached egg? [more inside]
posted by miss_kitty_fantastico at 7:22 PM PST - 33 comments
posted by miss_kitty_fantastico at 7:22 PM PST - 33 comments
Help me find the right toys in NYC!
Please give me your recommendations for well-stocked BDSM-inclined sex shops in NYC. Note: *not* Babeland. [more inside]
Seeking Presenters For Our Audience
Can anyone recommend a talented public speaker in the NYC/Boston/Philly/DC/NJ area who can talk to our audience (an NYC non-profit usability professionals' association) about usability, who would be available from March of 2011 onwards? I'm particularly interested in finding people who specialize in designing things like cockpit controls for aircraft, nuclear plant dashboards, radar systems for the military and/or meteorological systems, and the like. I'm a big fan of author and researcher Gary Klein and have asked for his help as well. I'd be grateful for any leads. Thank you.
Pennsylvania is long!
Places to stop to eat or perhaps drink while blowing through Pennsylvania via I-80? [more inside]
posted by c at 7:15 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by c at 7:15 PM PST - 16 comments
I like songs that are very electronic sounding but also poppy and accessible. Help.
I like songs that are very electronic sounding but also poppy and accessible. Help. [more inside]
posted by joeyjoejoejr at 7:06 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by joeyjoejoejr at 7:06 PM PST - 26 comments
Can I play competitive sports the day before a colonoscopy?
Can I play competitive sports the day before a colonoscopy? [more inside]
Science friction burns my fingers.
Where can my career take me except graduate school? [more inside]
thinking about more than 3 spacial dimensions
Is there anyone, anywhere, anywhen, who has been able to visualise 4 orthogonal spacial dimensions? [more inside]
Looking for fuses in all the wrong places
Which fuse for a auto dimming mirror/compass on a 2004 Subaru Outback Sport? [more inside]
What is the title of this Science Fiction book I read many years ago?
I'm trying to find the title of a specific Science Fiction book with a pre-Matrix "everyone is living in a computer simulation" plot. [more inside]
posted by kyrademon at 5:26 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by kyrademon at 5:26 PM PST - 4 comments
Patience-filter: Buy a new bed now or later?
Should I buy a Tempurpedic Mattress NOW or in a month (key details inside)! [more inside]
My father's religious and cultural beliefs, & my facebook account
A fundy Muslim father (and his extended family) with strong religious & cultural beliefs vs. his adult daughter's facebook account. How do I reconcile this? [more inside]
posted by overyourhead at 5:16 PM PST - 105 comments
posted by overyourhead at 5:16 PM PST - 105 comments
Silky Satin Sheets fit for a King
Where's the horehound at? (NYC)
Is there horehound candy in NYC? Where? [more inside]
What building or work of art is this?
Can anyone tell me anything about this striking building or work of art? Who, where, etc.? Thanks. Have a look, I think you'll like it.
posted by Shane at 4:03 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Shane at 4:03 PM PST - 4 comments
What to do with these old Macs?
What should to do with an old Macintosh G3 (Blue and white) and G4 (grey)? [more inside]
Please recommend an RSS-to-email service. Criteria within.
RSS-to-email: In which I lament the late, lamented RSSfwd, and look for a replacement service. [more inside]
obsolete lighter holder
Can a disposable lighter be re-filled? [more inside]
posted by ambulocetus at 3:31 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by ambulocetus at 3:31 PM PST - 13 comments
What are some tips for aspiring beanplating bloggers?
What are some tips for writing a beanplating blog? [more inside]
posted by Avenger50 at 3:23 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Avenger50 at 3:23 PM PST - 7 comments
301 Redirect Headache
A weird 301 redirect request for a website. [more inside]
Sugar, spice, and everything nice, but mostly sugar. Is that what little girls die of?
How bad is it, really, to have a sugar addiction? [more inside]
Low-fi Travelling Thanksgiving
How can I do as good a Thanksgiving as possible with 2 burners, a microwave, and a fridge? [more inside]
posted by artlung at 3:04 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by artlung at 3:04 PM PST - 27 comments
Fancier vegetarian fare in the Twin Cities?
Fancier vegetarian fare in the Twin Cities? [more inside]
posted by nathan_teske at 3:01 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by nathan_teske at 3:01 PM PST - 9 comments
What to buy my UK niece from the US?
What are cool and specifically American things that I can get my 3 year old niece that she will think are really great and different to what her friends have? [more inside]
Advice and encouragement, please, on jumping the rest of the way into Linux
Advice and encouragement, please, on jumping the rest of the way into Linux. Several specific issues inside, but the gist is that I got fed up with Windows and started dual-booting Ubuntu 10.10 on several machines. Now I think I'm ready to make Ubuntu my permanent all-the-time OS. What are considerations and best practices I should consider? What am I not thinking of? [more inside]
posted by Mngo at 2:36 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by Mngo at 2:36 PM PST - 16 comments
Time travel story about lone loser in family of overachievers?
I'm looking for a science fiction short story, probably from a science fiction magazine from the mid-1990s, involving time travel; a female graduate student from the future visits a contemporary ladies' man to figure out why he, alone in a family of very successful people, never excelled at anything in life. [more inside]
Why do i think Things have feelings?
Has anyone else's mind compulsively given objects feelings? If so, how do you deal with it, or how did you stop it from being a problem day-to-day?
Weird psychological tic questions inside. [more inside]
posted by greenish at 2:08 PM PST - 63 comments
posted by greenish at 2:08 PM PST - 63 comments
OK, who sunset my computer?
Why do my screens attached to my DELL laptop running Windows 7 turn a slightly orange hue every day at 4:45pm until I shut down and restart? [more inside]
posted by metajc at 2:03 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by metajc at 2:03 PM PST - 2 comments
Annoying ex, leave my mom out of this
How do I get my ex-boyfriend to stop contacting my mom? [more inside]
Isn't Missle Defense another Emperor's New Clothes?
Once again, the Missile Defense Shield is in the news. But isn't it almost entirely vaporware? I understand the need to pretend it'll work someday in the US, to continue the corporate welfare involved in the system's development, but why are European countries behaving as if it's viable? [more inside]
Airport scanner with pet?
Can you go through the new airport scanner machines holding a pet? [more inside]
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 1:39 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 1:39 PM PST - 13 comments
Getting it all in a single cheap cell phone, with a single cheap cell phone plan. Possible?
I have an old cell phone. I have a old digital camera. I have a simple mp3 player. I want GPS. I currently pay $60/month for unlimited calling (but no data) on my Tmobile plan. Can I get all or most of these things on one cell phone without spending much (or anything) on a new phone, and without paying anymore a month? [more inside]
LED LCD HDTV?
LED LCD HDTV? I'm looking to finally replace my 1998-vintage CRT with a Samsung 40" LED LCD @120 Hz (model #UN40C6300SF). It's on sale at Best Buy and the reviews have been very positive with a few complaints of bad panels and visible corner "flashlighting" in a dark room. Anyone have experience with LED TVs? I like their sexy slimness, but are they built to last? Should I wait another year for a comparably-priced 3D version?
posted by timnyc at 1:23 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by timnyc at 1:23 PM PST - 6 comments
Do healthy Fritos exist?
What are some SALTY, low-fat snacks I can nosh on? [more inside]
posted by Melismata at 1:20 PM PST - 49 comments
posted by Melismata at 1:20 PM PST - 49 comments
A real film or just some phantom from my memory?
Can anyone identify a 1980s TV movie about ghosts? I recall seeing it in the early- to mid-1980s as a child. I don't remember much except a scene in which a woman gets out of the shower in a very misty bathroom and goes to the mirror. Behind her in the heavy steam you see a ghost standing there in the reflection. At another point in the film the ghost may write on the mirror in the mist? But I may be misremembering that last part. Many thanks.
Want to read about fiascos
Looking for books and/or movies about fiascos and disastrous but avoidable situations [more inside]
posted by reenum at 1:15 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by reenum at 1:15 PM PST - 25 comments
How can I make sure that my cellulite doesn't get any worse?
How can I make sure that my cellulite doesn't get any worse? [more inside]
posted by 200burritos at 1:03 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by 200burritos at 1:03 PM PST - 11 comments
(The music was) Faraway, so close
So I was listening to the sound check for the upcoming U2 concert yesterday from my house, which is just over 2km from the stadium. I could tell that the sound was immensely loud at the source even though it wasn't rattling my windows or anything. How did I know it was a huge sound at a distance rather than coming from nearby? What auditory cues tell us this?
Combine rear-facing and front-facing car seats and still have space left over?
One rear-facing car seat, plus one front-facing car seat, in a Honda, Toyota, or Subaru? What worked for you? [more inside]
Looking for Fortean Times
Where, on the island of Manhattan, can I buy Fortean Times magazine? [more inside]
Things to do while listening to podcasts
Podcasts have replaced TV as my relaxation method of choice and I need something to keep my eyes and hands occupied while I listen to them. I usually play tetris which works ok but I can't help thinking there must be something more interesting or creative I could be doing. It would have to require minimal concentration and be somewhat relaxing and it would be nice if I had a new skill to show for it. I've tried drawing but I'm a graphics student so it feels like work. My sister suggested knitting which doesn't interest me but it seems to have the right mix of creativity and repetitiveness.
posted by Chenko at 12:35 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by Chenko at 12:35 PM PST - 23 comments
I'm speechless
Logistics of a license-less carless introvert ending a 20 year marriage: I don't know where to start with my preparation. [more inside]
3 Monitors with a Single Graphics Card
Will modern graphics cards with two DVI ports (or one DVI and one VGA) and an HDMI port allow me to use dual monitors plus a TV (or 3 monitors) at the same time? [more inside]
Non-Chinese-speaker seeks great Chinese book
I need a Chinese book. I have $25 to spend. What's the best one to get? [more inside]
that 70s mystery song
Scratch and sniff Christmas book? Not just in my imagination.
Help me find this childrens book please! I had this scratch and sniff Christmas/winter book when I was a kid in the late 80's early 90's. I vaguely recall the characters were the kind that don't have mouths. And just a little button nose. The book had a picture of a Christmas tree that smelled like pine, a cup of chocolate that smelled like chocolate. And so on. I can't remember much else but would love to find this. Thanks!
posted by mokeydraws at 12:03 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by mokeydraws at 12:03 PM PST - 13 comments
Surviving the week in Birmingham
My partner and I will be visiting family near Birmingham, AL for just over a week. What should we see, eat, drink, and do? Where can we find the essentials like good coffee and cocktails? We've got reservations at Highlands Bar & Grill one night, but that's the only plan so far. [more inside]
posted by rhiannonstone at 11:57 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by rhiannonstone at 11:57 AM PST - 6 comments
What to do with my mom on Thanksgiving in NYC?
Last minute NYC Thanksgiving plans: need help with hotels, food, activities, etc. [more inside]
Do MySQL privileges really work like this?
With MySQL 5.0, how can I grant SELECT privileges on everything *except* for one column in one table? [more inside]
posted by chengjih at 11:46 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by chengjih at 11:46 AM PST - 13 comments
Recent developments in Moroccan law?
What are some major developments that have taken place in Morocco's legal system in the past year? [more inside]
Movies/TV in which the protagonist eventually uncovers or develops a personal power, à la The Matrix?
Movies/TV in which the protagonist eventually uncovers or develops a personal power, à la The Matrix? [more inside]
posted by moira at 11:41 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by moira at 11:41 AM PST - 26 comments
Lego Universe for a 10 year old?
Is Lego Universe, Lego's MMO game, kid safe? More specifically, will it be a safe environment for our kid? [more inside]
posted by mosk at 11:36 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by mosk at 11:36 AM PST - 10 comments
Cures for nausea?
Oh My God, please help me. Any cures for EXTREME hangover related nausea? [more inside]
posted by pintapicasso at 11:25 AM PST - 49 comments
posted by pintapicasso at 11:25 AM PST - 49 comments
Help with snoring
How do you deal with your partner's snoring? [more inside]
Transgenders and the TSA
What is the official TSA policy on flying transgender regarding the enhanced search procedures for both transgender fliers as well as transgender TSA agents?
What is your favorite episode of a podcast?
At least I'm not sick this year!
It's time for that ethic holiday potluck at my work again. Really tempted to do the KFC bucket.. but I think I'm learning more towards a casserole.. Give to me your kick-ass recipes! [more inside]
posted by royalsong at 10:57 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by royalsong at 10:57 AM PST - 17 comments
Not really a fan of balut, thanks.
Duck(?) laid an egg on my balcony. What do I do now? [more inside]
Help me turn a big, dark square into a light, airy crib.
I am moving into a large windowless room in the middle of a nice industrial loft apartment. I need help figuring out how to make it an airy, light, pleasant place to be. I would love to hear suggestions for aesthetic solutions to make it feel light and airy, as well as what you would do to the walls of this space construction-wise (windows? vents?). [more inside]
Oh Cod, it makes me Eel when people Carp and Whale just for the Halibut...
I really, really like fish, but I've been scared off of it for years due to the mercury, PCBs, et al that seem to be present in every fish nowadays, both wild and farmed. Are there still non-polluted/toxic fish to eat? Are there any fish species - or even particular runs or farms or "brands" - that are just, you know, clean? [more inside]
posted by curious nu at 10:26 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by curious nu at 10:26 AM PST - 15 comments
Which Eastern Europe Prexy at Cal vs. Stanford Big Game Last Saturday?
The president of an Eastern European country supposedly visited the Cal vs. Stanford football game in Berkeley last Saturday (Nov. 20). Google returns bupkis. Does anyone know who he was?
posted by doncoyote at 10:23 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by doncoyote at 10:23 AM PST - 2 comments
Bowled over
My mom is in love with the bowls in this House Beautiful photo spread. Help me find them for her! [more inside]
Gifts for quilters?
Perfect gift for middle aged step-mother who is really, really into quilting? [more inside]
posted by Vicarious at 10:17 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by Vicarious at 10:17 AM PST - 17 comments
I like to plan ahead, but this time I don't get to.
I'm making a surprise trip from the Midwest to Washington DC next week. Help me make it more inexpensive, please? [more inside]
posted by terrierhead at 10:11 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by terrierhead at 10:11 AM PST - 13 comments
Help me stop being Shyamalan
Why is the script for The Last Airbender movie so bad? [more inside]
posted by giggleknickers at 9:37 AM PST - 27 comments
posted by giggleknickers at 9:37 AM PST - 27 comments
Show me the money!
I still haven't received my tax refund from way back in April. I've been in touch with the IRS, and my track record and paper trail are all on the up and up. I'm assured that it's all a misunderstanding, and once the bureaucratic machinations run their course, I will get my money. Will I? Has this ever happened to you? [more inside]
Gift for a Munich-bound BFF?
Holiday gift ideas for my Munich-bound best friend? [more inside]
Activities for a sick toddler needed
I need ideas for helping a toddler through four to six months of chemotherapy. [more inside]
Financial/Career Advice for my Girlfriend
My girlfriend graduated this past summer and has about $9,000 of college-related (not a student loan) debt. She's treading water and having a very hard time post-grad, and still hasn't found a job yet. Works full time at a coffee chain but it just isn't enough. Need some advice... [more inside]
Gag gift for future Halliburton employee
What would be a good gag gift for a coworker leaving to go work for Halliburton? [more inside]
What kind of mysterious notice are we facing?
Just curious: what kind of notice would be posted on someone's door that was NOT from a bank? [more inside]
posted by justonegirl at 7:58 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by justonegirl at 7:58 AM PST - 25 comments
I believe I ordered the *large* cappuccino?
I don't want to bet against the house.
Is it just me, or is there something vaguely twitchy about this investment my broker is suggesting? [more inside]
posted by Naberius at 7:20 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by Naberius at 7:20 AM PST - 21 comments
Who and whom
Anyone have a simple way to teach the correct usage of 'who' and 'whom'? [more inside]
posted by Blackwatch at 7:12 AM PST - 34 comments
posted by Blackwatch at 7:12 AM PST - 34 comments
boxee, roku, appletv, googletv?
Christmas List Question: Boxee, Roku, AppleTV, GoogleTV, or other?
Thoughts, Feelings, Emotions? [more inside]
English to Sinhala translation
Can someone help translate from English to Sinhala using Sinhala alphabet? [more inside]
Wordpress can't connect. is it me?
Fairly savvy user of Wordpress stumped by the good 'ol "Error establishing a database connection" when installing a new wordpress setup. [more inside]
Ways to Brisket?
This Friday, I am making a late Thanksgiving on Brisket! Brisket two ways in fact. One will be my famous brisket marinated in Coca Cola and BBQ rub by way of Polish cane sugar coke with roasted garlic and beef gravy. The other brisket I am sort of freaking out about. Does anyone have any ideas?
"Quicktime and a decompressor are needed to see this picture"
Fixing on a PC: "Quicktime and a decompressor are needed to see this picture" error. [more inside]
Help me find Lincoln Park, abandoned amusement park!
Does anyone know anything about the abandoned amusement park Lincoln Park, in Dartmouth, MA just outside New Bedford? I am specifically looking for directions there - I drove there this morning and could see the abandoned Comet rollercoaster from afar but could NOT figure out how to get onto the property except by climbing the fence on Route 6. I'm supposed to have photographs from this site tomorrow: HELP! Of course any other histories, memories, etc would be great, too. Thanks hive!
I can say I hope it will be worth what I give up
I'm looking for songs where the songwriter's courage of conviction is tested by fear of negative consequences. Know of any? [more inside]
Is leaving a bar with a guy and his friends along always a stupid decision?
One Night Stand Protocol...is leaving a bar with a guy and his friends along always a stupid decision? [more inside]
I think I want to go to medical school after my PhD. Career cold feet, or a viable option?
Submitting my thesis (dissertation) in a few weeks; queasy about academia as a career; thinking of applying to medical school at 27; is this a foolish fantasy? [more inside]
Kids Book Help
I'm trying to locate an old kids book, probably published before 1980, about a kid who goes on a big journey in his backyard, or some woods. Everything he encounters takes on human form and helps him on his journey. E.g. a bee and a bear. The bee becomes some kind of rotund warrior, and the bear turns into a Norman looking guy and has a big sword and shield. It was probably for preteens, probably 40 or 50 pages long.
posted by Blake at 5:31 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by Blake at 5:31 AM PST - 3 comments
Book or article recommendations about real people overcoming anxiety
Looking for books or articles with inspiring stories of people overcoming anxiety or finding ways to use their anxiety to accomplish great things. [more inside]
posted by Shebear at 4:59 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by Shebear at 4:59 AM PST - 4 comments
Help me find 1980s-era political image?
I vaguely remember an editorial cartoon or maybe a Doonesbury Sunday strip or maybe even a political ad that used a childlike crayon drawing of a missile hitting a magical bubble-like shield to illustrate the ridiculousness of Ronald Reagan's dream of the "Star Wars" Strategic Defense Initiative. It might have been a short animated film. But I cannot find this 1980s-era image online; can you?
posted by chavenet at 4:42 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by chavenet at 4:42 AM PST - 3 comments
Off to the movies in London! But where?
Going with 2 friends to London Dec. 2-6. We'd like to see the new Harry Potter movie while there. Any recommendations to the *best* movie theater available? [more inside]
posted by alchemist at 4:32 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by alchemist at 4:32 AM PST - 13 comments
Step = ow!
What can I do for my lower back pain while I'm traveling in a foreign country? [more inside]
Did you get that done yet?
How do you keep track of other people's to-do's? I have a lot of people who report indirectly into me or who have to supply me with answers to questions. What is your system for keeping track of all of the things that other people have to do? How do you track deadlines or things that are late? Help me create a group to-do list.
The Explainers
How do I explain IP addresses to non-technical people? [more inside]
Largesse
In a technical context, a particular variable's value can have four values. One of those values is described in the French source as 'largement décrit'. It relates to whether an adverse reaction to a drug is described much in the literature. The question is: does it mean 'widely described' (many journals touch upon it), or 'broadly described' (maybe only one journal describes it, but in broad detail)? Or is the phrase totally ambiguous? I have to provide the best translation in international English for a computer program in this specific context. The only translations of these documents that exist don't agree. The phrase rarely occurs in context, but mostly in tables of values.
posted by blue_wardrobe at 1:55 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by blue_wardrobe at 1:55 AM PST - 7 comments
Up and At 'em
Internet connection problems when coming out of sleep mode (Windows Vista). [more inside]
posted by syzygy at 1:49 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by syzygy at 1:49 AM PST - 3 comments
November 21
Help me read some good regional fiction please!
What are some good contemporary fiction books set in the rural US South or Appalachia? [more inside]
posted by houndsoflove at 10:42 PM PST - 38 comments
posted by houndsoflove at 10:42 PM PST - 38 comments
Feed a vegan, save a kitty.
A friend is coming to cat sit. He’s vegan. I’d like to leave food for him. Any ideas what? Oh, and no refrigeration available. [more inside]
posted by ericc at 10:35 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by ericc at 10:35 PM PST - 21 comments
Mashed yams and Tim Tams?
"American Thanksgiving" in Melbourne, Australia -- for a few Americans and a bunch of new Aussie friends who have never celebrated, but want to help with the cooking. How should I use the next few days to prepare?
A few of the difficulties: I've never hosted Thanksgiving before, in ANY country. I'm not sure how to best coordinate the pot-luck aspect -- trying to shape a decent team-effort menu would be wise. I'm not even sure where the best place is to buy a turkey.
Bonus points for menu suggestions that add Aussie flair to the American holiday (let's put kangaroo in SOMETHING), or that go over-the-top American (who says we can't have turkey AND bacon cheeseburgers?). [more inside]
How do I create Air Force 1's on NikeID?
Nike enthusiasts: How can I create my own Air Force 1 shoes on the NikeID website? I see that other people have designed Air Force 1s, but when I try to create my own, I get this message, telling me the Air Force 1s can only be accessed by certain people. How do I become one of those people?
IEP advice needed for the Mother of an Autistic Daughter
Please help my someone-I-know-as-a-name-on-the-net-kind-of-friend set up her autistic 3rd grade daughter's Individual Education Program (IEP). [more inside]
posted by Pirate-Bartender-Zombie-Monkey at 8:12 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by Pirate-Bartender-Zombie-Monkey at 8:12 PM PST - 11 comments
IF YOU DONT THINK THAT IS A POOR TIGER THEN THAT IS YOUR OPINION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm looking for an unintentionally hilarious video concerning Kenny the white tiger. It was photos of Kenny interspersed with slides of the creator's commentary, much of which was misspelled or incoherent. I saw it within the last year and a half on YouTube. [more inside]
Seattle startup?
Setting up a small business in the state of Washington (Seattle). Questions. [more inside]
posted by lattiboy at 6:47 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by lattiboy at 6:47 PM PST - 4 comments
Martial Arts Philosophies?
Point me to the best resources (books, articles lectures) on the philosophies of various martial arts, particularly taekwondo, as they relate to non-violence, self-defense and peacebuilding. The more primary the source, the better.
Which is the medium and which is the message?
When Marshall McLuhan said "the medium is the message," what exactly did he mean? [more inside]
posted by ThatCanadianGirl at 5:53 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by ThatCanadianGirl at 5:53 PM PST - 18 comments
Music similar to that in The Fountain, The Bourne Ultimatum, and Inception?
I enjoy the soundtracks to The Fountain, The Bourne Ultimatum, and Inception.
What other music will I enjoy? [more inside]
posted by wivy at 5:46 PM PST - 30 comments
posted by wivy at 5:46 PM PST - 30 comments
Best art courses to improve my drawing and illustration?
What art college/course would you recommend to improve my drawing and illustration skills? I need something quite intensive. [more inside]
posted by mushuu at 5:43 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by mushuu at 5:43 PM PST - 4 comments
Klonopin. Bleh.
I am withdrawing from Klonopin, and I feel awful. I'm not sure what to do. [more inside]
posted by Tulip at 5:42 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by Tulip at 5:42 PM PST - 18 comments
lets make sexy time sexier
How do I have a vaginal orgasm? (I got the clitoral orgasm down) VERY NSFW [more inside]
LinkedIn - the semantics of connection
Tell me when and why you connect to people on LinkedIn ? [more inside]
Two guys in the woods looking for viral video ideas
I'm going to be in a cabin in the wilderness for three days with one of my best friends. We will each be bringing flip cameras with us.
We want to make a viral video and we're looking for ideas of what to shoot/make. Any ideas? Go wild! We're open to just about anything.
If we end up using your idea, we promise to mention your name in the credits.
posted by joshuamcginnis at 5:09 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by joshuamcginnis at 5:09 PM PST - 13 comments
Is there a device that will let me connect two ethernet devices to my wireless network?
Is it possible to buy a device, similar to a wireless router, that will connect wirelessly to my existing router/wireless network and provide internet service to multiple devices over ethernet? [more inside]
posted by JakeWalker at 5:09 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by JakeWalker at 5:09 PM PST - 5 comments
What the hell is my neighbor shouting about?
I have a really shouty neighbor. It freaks me out. But I want to know if I'm overreacting to this. [more inside]
What do you wish that someone had told you soon after you were diagnosed with fibromyalgia?
You have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia by a general practitioner, rheumatologist or equivalent. What do you wish that someone had told you soon after you were diagnosed? [more inside]
Drinking space and gaming space in Seattle
Seattle party/gathering space rentals and reservations: Please help me find venues for 2 small events. [more inside]
What can you tell me about these old ceiling light fixtures?
What can you tell me about these old ceiling light fixtures? [more inside]
posted by SNACKeR at 4:22 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by SNACKeR at 4:22 PM PST - 5 comments
Foodstuffs for later?
Pesto, caramelized onions.... What other foodstuff additives can I make in advance that will freeze well and provide meal interest for months in advance? I'm a vegetarian (not vegan) but if you want to answer for the benefit of omnivores, that's okay, too.
posted by Morrigan at 3:56 PM PST - 32 comments
posted by Morrigan at 3:56 PM PST - 32 comments
Best skincare and derm procedures in NYC
What NYC dermatology clinic or skin therapy would suit me? [more inside]
Save the L-16's!
How would you get a roommate to be more energy efficient in a solar powered, off the grid abode? [more inside]
Have you seen this Wordpress theme before or am I crazy?
Is this site built on an existing (i.e. non-custom) Wordpress theme or just inspired by one? [more inside]
Gone so long, I don't know which stereotypes to believe
Work environments in New York v San Francisco. Please help me separate fact from fiction or point out things I might have missed. [more inside]
Violence in a Box
For a homework assignment my daughter has to analyze a TV show or movie that has violence in it but violence is not the main theme of the screenplay. [more inside]
posted by Xurando at 2:31 PM PST - 38 comments
posted by Xurando at 2:31 PM PST - 38 comments
Is Wellbutrin making my hair fall out?
My doctor doesn't think it's possible, but could Wellbutrin make my hair fall out? [more inside]
getting internet to a wifiless iPod touch
Can anyone provide guidance on how best to extend the useful life of an ipod touch (jailbroken, 2nd gen, 32gb) whose wifi antenna has ceased to function? Specifically, other than wifi, is there any alternative method of connecting the thing to the internet? [more inside]
Seeking Specific Article Critical of Teach For America
I'm looking for a long article published about a year ago which was mostly critical of Teach for America. [more inside]
posted by carterk at 2:09 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by carterk at 2:09 PM PST - 2 comments
New bowl for a KitchenAid food processor
New bowl for a KitchenAid food processor in Toronto? [more inside]
Can iptables redirect traffic to localhost?
How can I make iptables redirect a tcp port to a server listening only to localhost (127.0.0.1)? [more inside]
Help me find a soap dish (without having to sell my paperclip collection)
Where can I find aesthetically awesome soap dishes (either online or in Toronto)? [more inside]
posted by oohisay at 1:28 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by oohisay at 1:28 PM PST - 14 comments
50 hour work weeks may be "standard", but are they legal?
Taking What They're Giving filter: What's the legality around the statement "A 50-hour work week is pretty much expected here." [more inside]
posted by quakerjono at 1:25 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by quakerjono at 1:25 PM PST - 25 comments
Examples of short films that work without much overhead?
Short, live-action films that work with limited locations, effects, budget, and actors? [more inside]
What's worse, applying for jobs or not having one?
Online job application hell: they're all horrible, is there another way? [more inside]
posted by hipersons at 12:57 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by hipersons at 12:57 PM PST - 11 comments
Will smoking hookah get me hooked on nicotine again?
How worried should I be about smoking hookah after quitting cigarettes? [more inside]
posted by libertypie at 12:57 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by libertypie at 12:57 PM PST - 13 comments
What to do with one free day in LA?
I'm visiting extended family in LA for american thanksgiving (i'm from toronto). I'll have one day (either friday or saturday) to go off on my own and do stuff. What should i do? (Level of difficulty: No drivers license.) [more inside]
posted by Kololo at 12:11 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by Kololo at 12:11 PM PST - 12 comments
Sources for public domain music
Please recommend some sources where I can download classical music. [more inside]
posted by a womble is an active kind of sloth at 12:11 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by a womble is an active kind of sloth at 12:11 PM PST - 4 comments
Trying to help the unwilling
My brother has been ill for a decade. Now there is a possibility of a real solution, but he won't try it. Any ideas? [more inside]
What is happening? Numb feet and buttocks.
What is happening? I'm scared I'm going to wake up completely unable to walk. Should I wait for the call about the MRI or do I need to go to the emergency room? [more inside]
Things That Go Click All The Time
What is this noise coming from my Macbook Pro? [more inside]
posted by ChrisR at 11:36 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by ChrisR at 11:36 AM PST - 6 comments
Looking for articles about diversifying our energy sources.
Diversification is as good in energy sources as it is in investment portfolios. [more inside]
posted by wherespaul at 11:26 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by wherespaul at 11:26 AM PST - 4 comments
Living in Saudi Arabia with epilepsy
Asking for a friend. He is considering taking a teaching position in Saudi Arabia for a year. He has epilepsy. Question about Saudi attitudes towards epilepsy and begging for general SA advice within. [more inside]
Knitting Group Relationship Filter
Help me figure out how to convey to the new head of my knitting group that I am really too busy until January to help with events. [more inside]
posted by miss-lapin at 11:18 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by miss-lapin at 11:18 AM PST - 18 comments
Help me fix my dusty holiday pictures.
Some of the pictures I took on my last holiday have turned out to have fairly obvious dark smudges. Seems like my trusty point and shoot digital camera has a bad case of dust on the sensor and will need servicing, but is there anything I can do software-wise to salvage the pictures? [more inside]
Gumball Machine For Wrapped Candy
Do they make gumball machines that can dispense wrapped candy? [more inside]
Please solve for X, where MacBook Air + instapaper + X = awesome
I want: MacBook Air + Instapaper + X = faux iPad/Ipod Touch; can you solve for X ? [more inside]
posted by Napoleonic Terrier at 10:19 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by Napoleonic Terrier at 10:19 AM PST - 8 comments
Options for casual music education?
Where can I go for a 1-2 year music degree? [more inside]
posted by antareus at 10:07 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by antareus at 10:07 AM PST - 5 comments
Scary pixelated laptop display..what should I do next?
I have a Mac Book Pro 17inch..I have had it for about 2.5 years. The logic board had to be replaced around 3 months ago. Fortunately, apple fixed it gratis, since this model had "known issues" and it was handled under warranty even though it was out of warranty.
It has worked fine since then, no problems whatsoever, until this morning when I tried to wake the computer --the screen was crazy looking and the cursor was frozen. Super horrifying since I haven't backed up in 3 weeks (I am a typical 60 year old user). I restarted and everything seemed ok except when I went to blogger (as a typical 60 year old, I maintain a blog)...there was an error message that cookies were disabled. HMMM. I got to the blog by googling myself and things seemed ok. [more inside]
posted by naplesyellow at 10:02 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by naplesyellow at 10:02 AM PST - 9 comments
Looking for movies/TV with really great acting
Looking for tv and movies which will blow my mind with the quality of the writing and acting. [more inside]
You know all those recipes that use that gross condensed Campbell's stuff?
What to do with 6 cups of pureed, homemade cream of mushroom soup? [more inside]
posted by availablelight at 9:17 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by availablelight at 9:17 AM PST - 22 comments
Help me fix this contract
I know YANML but help me say this in lawyer speak. [more inside]
Is a Big Box good price a Bad Thing?
Is "Best Buy exclusive" a warning sign?
A friend is looking at a laptop at Best Buy now; the specs are identical to those sold online, but the price is significantly lower (at least today). Does that mean there are corners cut somewhere? [more inside]
posted by still_wears_a_hat at 8:50 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by still_wears_a_hat at 8:50 AM PST - 8 comments
Help me come up with 5 different level names for my Sudoku game.
Help me come up with 5 different level names for my Sudoku game. [more inside]
How to handle this family member's displays of affection.
How do I handle my niece's intimate displays of affection in family holiday settings? [more inside]
DIY Health Insurance - Can it be done?
What's stopping people in the U.S. from forming health care co-ops? [more inside]
Inviting non-friends to a Facebook event?
I've created a Facebook event for a quiz I am running and invited my friends. I also want to be able to invite the friends of one of my friends. Is this possible without involving him? [more inside]
I Love LA (pending these really specific requirements)
I'm a New Yorker in Los Angeles for the next 24 hours, for the first time ever. I'm looking for some very specific things. [more inside]
ESET for computer protection?
Should I use ESET for home computer security? [more inside]
High quality synthetic diamonds?
Jewelry filter: my wife wants some diamond stud earrings for Christmas, but we're both pretty disgusted by the traditional diamond trade. What's a good source of high quality man-made (synthetic) diamond jewelry?
I have terrible neck pain. What now?
Deeply painful neck pain. Advice? [more inside]
Weddingflilter: how to plan a low-key ceremony?
Weddingflilter: how to plan a low-key ceremony? [more inside]
What technical details distinguish good clothing from cheaper clothing?
What is different, in terms of the stitching or the weave & so forth, between a $50 Gap shirt and a $400 italian shirt? Between cheap blue jeans and couture jeans? How would a knowledgeable person be able to look at an item of clothing and immediately be able to tell that it is very well-made? I'm aware that some (most?) of the markup in price comes from buying a brand name, or the fact that the design is compelling. I'm not interested in that; what I'm interested in are the differences in construction, differences that are objective rather than subjective. Also, pointers to websites with helpful pictures would be greatly appreciated.
posted by Frobenius Twist at 6:29 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by Frobenius Twist at 6:29 AM PST - 15 comments
Because you can't beat that Burkina Faso sound.
Interested in electronic music from beyond the first world. [more inside]
Self raising flour in toad in the hole?
Can I make toad in the hole using self raising flour? [more inside]
Don't Give Them 50 Math Problems if They Can Only Do 10 to Prove Mastery. Sheesh.
Teacherfilter: I had a crazy idea and want to know how/if I can make this work. The problem? There are over 500 regular education teachers in our system who would benefit from easily understood information about disabilities but more importantly, HOW to create IEP-directed classroom accommodations (y'know, like a kid needs materials distilled or a word bank, etc.). [more inside]
Mixing music and talk
Does anyone know of any online resources dealing with mixing music for a narrated audio documentary? [more inside]
Video sharing for 2 dummies
I am a somewhat tech-literate adult wishing to share some video of my son with my non tech-literate mom. I've looked at vimeo and dropbox and had no success with either. Vimeo had a "problem" uploading my 3 minute video, and dropbox adds it to my desktop folder, but when I go to dropbox.com it says the folder is empty. Should I keep trying with one of these programs, or is there an easier way for me to upload and for her to watch?
Thank you, all.
How to train as a hypnotherapist in the UK?
How can I become a hypnotherapist in the UK? Recently I became interested in NLP and hypnotheraphy after reading several books and seeing the effect self-hypnosis had on me. Now I want to take this further and possibly make that into full time or part time occupation. What is the training required to be come a hypnotherapist and what are the chances of making that into my main occupation? [more inside]
posted by slimeline at 4:30 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by slimeline at 4:30 AM PST - 4 comments
Help me choose a Wordpress theme, please!
I need a theme for a new Wordpress site I'm making about hot springs in Japan. I have a large Bento database of over 200 location with reviews, pictures, addresses, types of baths, and so on... I've found a way to automatically turn the CSV file that Bento makes into the pages I want... I just need a template to put those pages into. Something simple and more geared to hosting static pages rather than a blog. I've spent hours searching through all of these theme websites only to get confused in the 1,000s of choices. So I'm asking you, the MiFi community, to choose for me. Thanks! [more inside]
posted by sleepytako at 12:47 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by sleepytako at 12:47 AM PST - 4 comments
November 20
Stay positive positive after moving back home?
How do I not put myself down after moving back in with my parents at 24 after almost losing my job due to alcohol? [more inside]
Is woulda killing HAD?
Is the double "would've" going to beat out the "had +" construction in the English language? [more inside]
posted by fantasticninety at 11:16 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by fantasticninety at 11:16 PM PST - 23 comments
How should I approach my teen's possible cutting behavior?
Today while walking with my 13 year old daughter, I slipped my hand under her arm just to give her a little squeeze, and I discovered about a dozen thin superficial cuts on the inside of her left forearm, just below the elbow. I think I handled it wrong and I’m hoping someone has first hand experience to share with me. [more inside]
posted by kbar1 at 11:07 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by kbar1 at 11:07 PM PST - 25 comments
Seeking folk music from the past
Looking for folk music that recreates music from the past with traditional instruments. [more inside]
posted by ollyollyoxenfree at 10:50 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by ollyollyoxenfree at 10:50 PM PST - 12 comments
Online vs. brick-and-mortar, for the timid
Help me get over my (unexpected) paranoia about online savings accounts. [more inside]
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 10:10 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 10:10 PM PST - 23 comments
Unusual Midi Controller
i've been scouring the internet to find out what this particular (i think) midi controller is and i can't find it anywhere. besides the national i know spencer krug from wolf parade uses one as well, i saw him using it last month.
it's within the first few seconds of the song. thanks!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6O6WEe3VI0
posted by hiddenknives at 9:41 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by hiddenknives at 9:41 PM PST - 2 comments
Forest Gnome Needs Small Talk Skillzz
Conversation starters/small talk suggestions for a forest gnome turned big city Barista? [more inside]
posted by Etta Hollis at 9:41 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by Etta Hollis at 9:41 PM PST - 13 comments
How to approach the pubic hair grooming issue?
Trying to be a thoughtful boyfriend and yet improve the sexual experience. How do you delicately approach the pubic hair grooming issue? More information (possibly more than you want to know) after the cut. [more inside]
What the heck are these patches?
Hope You Have a Happy Thanksgiving Even Though You'll Be Eating That Whole Turkey By Yourself
How can we cheer up someone who will be alone for the holidays, without actually inviting them to a party or something? [more inside]
posted by joyeuxamelie at 8:27 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by joyeuxamelie at 8:27 PM PST - 21 comments
Love is a piano dropped from a fourth story window and you were in ... the right place at the right time?
How many times have you fallen truly in love? Does falling in love with different people feel different to you? Does it feel different when you fall in love with someone who you're entirely compatible with in terms of life goals? [more inside]
posted by zahava at 8:21 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by zahava at 8:21 PM PST - 24 comments
Dark music?
Can you help me find other pieces of "dark" music to enjoy? [more inside]
posted by lizjohn at 8:10 PM PST - 36 comments
posted by lizjohn at 8:10 PM PST - 36 comments
Why did my roots transplant themselves?
What are some resources I can look at describing the conditions of northern Germany during the 19th century, and why people may have wanted to emigrate from there? [more inside]
Merry Christmas, sorry I'm gay!
How can I come out to my extended family without it being a holiday "surprise" or confessional atmosphere? [more inside]
posted by nakedmolerats at 7:59 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by nakedmolerats at 7:59 PM PST - 22 comments
MLIS: a waste of money?
I guess I'm ready to apply to library school. Is this a terrible idea? [more inside]
posted by Electrius at 7:50 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by Electrius at 7:50 PM PST - 18 comments
Jasmine is a shrub?
Novel Filter: If I were a lady living in the late 1600s in Venice and you were a gentleman wishing to woo me and we could only meet at night what type of (night-blooming) flowers would you bring me? [more inside]
posted by ilikecookies at 7:30 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by ilikecookies at 7:30 PM PST - 6 comments
Looking for Books, need Loveable Female Rogues, pst!
Great books where the main character is a Loveable Rogue -- and female? [more inside]
posted by Kattiara17 at 7:22 PM PST - 40 comments
posted by Kattiara17 at 7:22 PM PST - 40 comments
Free POI Taxonomy
I'm looking for a freely-licensed taxonomy of points of interest (a way to classify businesses and physical features, primarily of the urban environment). I have found this [pdf] at the Ordnance Survey, which is quite thorough.
But it's:
posted by grubby at 7:20 PM PST - 4 comments
- not under a free license
- rather UK-specific
- not particularly urban-oriented
posted by grubby at 7:20 PM PST - 4 comments
I breathe in deep before I spread those maps out on my bedroom floor.
Where can I buy a number of different maps? I want to make a big, random map collage. [more inside]
posted by gursky at 7:09 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by gursky at 7:09 PM PST - 14 comments
What's the deal with Elvis wedding chapels?
Why are there so many Elvis wedding chapels in Las Vegas? Do they have permission from Elvis's estate to operate? Where did the connection between Elvis and weddings come from? [more inside]
Help a little boy save the world!
I have an eleven-year-old nephew who is very anxious about environmental degradation, particularly climate change. He has asked me for a membership to Greenpeace for Christmas. I've been looking at the Greenpeace website and have found it expensive and uninspiring. Are there any environmental organizations that could help an anxious kid get involved in saving the world? [more inside]
How hard is it to assemble a bare-bones PC kit?
How hard is it to assemble a PC from a bare-bones kit? [more inside]
Where to buy pound cake mix without hydrogenated oils in Northern Virginia?
Where to buy pound cake mix without hydrogenated oils in Northern Virginia? [more inside]
What size VFFs would accommodate the greatest number of students?
The high school level anatomy and physiology class I teach is going to do a unit on running and movement. Help me figure out what size VFF's to request from a generous donor to accommodate as many of my current and future high school students possible. If you wear VFF's, I'd appreciate you looking inside and giving me your traditional shoe size (US) and VFF sizes (I think we're getting KSO's). If you have any other great foot physiology sites or books (not mentioned here or here), I'd appreciate that info, too. I just wiped out my local library. [more inside]
How Can I Spice Up A Free Blog Template?
How can I edit/import different fonts into a blog template like Blogger or Wordpress? [more inside]
posted by Lipstick Thespian at 5:27 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Lipstick Thespian at 5:27 PM PST - 4 comments
I have a really stupid, poorly designed paper assigned to me that I have to write, please help me with it.
I have a really stupid, poorly designed paper assigned to me that I have to write. Please help me with it. [more inside]
Breakup songs from the other perspective?
My partner has developed agoraphobia, what do I do?
My SO is housebound by agoraphobia. What should I expect of his recovery? How can I help and how can I avoid hindering his recovery? And how can I best reduce any detrimental impact on my life and our relationship? Nice big snowflake enclosed. [more inside]
Big shoes to fill for a little baby
I'm setting up a gift for a friend's new baby and I'm stuck for quotes! The kiddo is named Atticus so I want a quote from To Kill A Mockingbird. [more inside]
posted by geek anachronism at 3:42 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by geek anachronism at 3:42 PM PST - 7 comments
I've become afraid to park in my parking space.
I need help parking in my apartment garage parking space. [more inside]
posted by fiTs at 3:02 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by fiTs at 3:02 PM PST - 24 comments
Kill It! Kill It With Fire!
Adjacent to my kitchen, I have a huge closet packed full of boxes, spare appliances, old dishes and other junk. A mouse (hopefully just one) has found his way inside. What is the most efficient and effective way to get him out, dead or alive? [more inside]
How to broach testing to a third grader
How have parents broached testing with a young child? We are going to have our third grade son tested outside of school for learning/reading issues. He's a smart kid, with a smart, older sister that he always compares himself to. He also knows he has problems with reading. We're going to have him tested at a local university and are worried how he's going to take it. At times he's convinced he can't read and this might just add to that. Have any parents come up with a way to somehow portray this in a positive light? I'm thinking about trying to tell him this process will help my wife and I better help him... trying to put it on us. Not sure if that will fly. In the end I think this will be a good thing, just trying to soften it up a little.
posted by rryan at 2:45 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by rryan at 2:45 PM PST - 10 comments
BBS door turn based strategy game?
What BBS door game did I play in the mid-1990s and where can I find a similar on-line, turn based, multi-player, cooperative(?) strategy game to play with 2 friends? [more inside]
Where could I find some geographical statistics about Ph.D.s?
Where could I find statistical information about the number of Ph.D. holders from a specific geographical area? [more inside]
posted by AAAAAThatsFiveAs at 1:42 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by AAAAAThatsFiveAs at 1:42 PM PST - 5 comments
How to manage my nosy parent's reaction to my artwork?
How to manage my nosy parent's reaction to my artwork? [more inside]
I'd like to use my laptop with one hand.
Where does the Internet keep good online erotica? [more inside]
Help me find big helmets.
Help me find the right motorcycle helmet(s) for my gigantic, oddly shaped head. [more inside]
posted by speedgraphic at 1:32 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by speedgraphic at 1:32 PM PST - 6 comments
How to add a font to Apple Pages.
How do I get a font I don't have for Apple Pages? [more inside]
Indie game name
I am looking for the name of an indie game in which the protagonist falls from the moon (?) and tries to return to his girlfriend by collecting jewels and jumping. [more inside]
posted by 517 at 1:20 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by 517 at 1:20 PM PST - 4 comments
College for a tibetan refugee girl
My sister, a Tibetan refugee girl from India applying to US colleges. Since the recession many schools have stopped need-blind admissions for International students. Are the Ivy league schools a good choice? [more inside]
posted by snowliontiger at 1:15 PM PST - 31 comments
posted by snowliontiger at 1:15 PM PST - 31 comments
GF Overreacting?
Relationship question-need input [more inside]
BlackBerry 9300 wants to be friends with iMac...
Can a Blackberry and a G5 play nice? [more inside]
Macbook Pro or No?
I'm thinking about buying a used 13-inch aluminum Macbook (2008) or 13-inch Macbook Pro (2009+) on eBay. On paper, their specs seem quite similar. Any important differences I should know about? [more inside]
posted by puritycontrol at 12:16 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by puritycontrol at 12:16 PM PST - 7 comments
As the master, so is the servant
In the tradition of The Rake's Progress, is there a sequence of images of similar vintage portraying how certain kinds of bad behaviour are carried out at different social levels? [more inside]
Working for FDM?
Does anyone have experience working for the FDM group? A friend of mine is considering entering their training program in the states, which would mean a two year commitment to them as a company. I'm not certain if I should be encouraging my friend or warning them off. [more inside]
posted by Maastrictian at 11:24 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by Maastrictian at 11:24 AM PST - 8 comments
Learning how to draw/paint when I can't afford classes...
I'm looking for recommendations on the best way to sharpen very dull art skills. Anything in the realms of learning, whether they be books, how to discipline self to stick to learning the basics, positive self talk through frustration...you name it. I am not looking to be remotely professional. I like sketching and illustration as well as mixed media (ink/watercolor). Any positive advice appreciated.
posted by snap_dragon at 11:18 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by snap_dragon at 11:18 AM PST - 15 comments
Yet-Another-Major-Filter: Economics vs. Finance vs. Accounting
Yet-Another-Major-Filter: Economics vs. Finance vs. Accounting [more inside]
Do You Care What You Call People, Whether it is a Friend/Acquaintance?
How do you define acquaintance, friendly acquaintance, friend and best friend? What are the signs/traits of fair weather friends, friends of convenience, friends out of pity? [more inside]
posted by easilyconfused at 10:57 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by easilyconfused at 10:57 AM PST - 24 comments
How do I give my body the focus and attention it needs?
What's the best way for a young, non-athletic, mostly out-of-shape male to get in touch with his body and feel good about himself? (More details inside.) [more inside]
What was the name of this board game?
I'm trying to track down the name of a (very) dimly-remembered board game from the '70s or '80s. [more inside]
posted by The Card Cheat at 10:33 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by The Card Cheat at 10:33 AM PST - 4 comments
Any good gift suggestions for a woman staying in Scotland?
Any good gift suggestions for someone staying in Scotland? [more inside]
Mars, phones, and an old man
Please help me find this short story about an almost abandoned Mars, an old man, and taunting from the phone system. [more inside]
posted by DrumsIntheDeep at 10:11 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by DrumsIntheDeep at 10:11 AM PST - 7 comments
A Van Down By The River
My wife and I live in an expensive (by non-NYC standards) NYC apartment. Recently, lamenting how much of our salary went down the rent drain, we wondered if we could save money by living in a van. (This is a thought experiment. We're not really planning on doing it.) Is this feasible economically? [more inside]
posted by grumblebee at 10:00 AM PST - 56 comments
posted by grumblebee at 10:00 AM PST - 56 comments
How to heat-proof oven mitts?
When making oven mitts, do I need that special reflective insulating, or can I use regular cotton batting? [more inside]
When do I look for non-academic jobs?
When do I look for non-academic jobs if I'm trying to transition out of academia, and which jobs do I look for? (I have a math PhD.) [more inside]
What black and white film should I use.
Calling all film photographers. What 35mm black and white film should I shoot with? [more inside]
posted by gergtreble at 9:28 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by gergtreble at 9:28 AM PST - 20 comments
And you picked those colors why...?
How do I live in a house with light pink walls, and big bright blue accent walls? [more inside]
posted by MrVisible at 9:11 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by MrVisible at 9:11 AM PST - 20 comments
leaving las vegas
I need to start eating meat for health reasons, but I hate meat and eggs and always have -- not the concept, but the texture and the taste. Can you help? [more inside]
Where to get some old stereo equipment repaired in San Francisco?
Looking for a place in San Francisco to repair a bookshelf stereo system and a turntable. [more inside]
Need help translating a letter from French to English.
Need help translating a letter from French to English. [more inside]
posted by chos at 8:39 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by chos at 8:39 AM PST - 6 comments
Can haz frend?
Lonelycat filter: I'm worried that my cat is lonely during the day, due to my intense work schedule. I have roommates, but they're in similar situations work-wise. Is there anything other than getting a second cat (can't roommate allergies can only handle one cat) I can do to alleviate his stress?
posted by edbles at 8:35 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by edbles at 8:35 AM PST - 25 comments
Looking for Righty Scissors for a Lefty
Don't usually do this.
Last night, I felt guilty about some fatty food I ate and threw up. What now? [more inside]
Successful in life, but feeling unsatisfied.
Successful in life, but feeling unsatisfied. [more inside]
Ipad + Bluetooth keyboard = no wifi?
I have a wifi iPad. It works well with my Bluetooth keyboard. It works well getting wifi.
But using the Bluetooth keyboard disables the wifi. In fact, it eliminates the wifi from even being listed in the list of available networks? What gives?
Will I ever be able to use my Bluetooth keyboard and wifi at the same time on my iPad?
posted by vitabellosi at 8:09 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by vitabellosi at 8:09 AM PST - 6 comments
Should I meet with my former fiance to "help facilitate healing"?
Should I meet with my former fiance to "help facilitate healing"? [more inside]
posted by lovelylucy at 6:56 AM PST - 30 comments
posted by lovelylucy at 6:56 AM PST - 30 comments
Brazilian traveling to US. Landing in Miami and driving up to NY. Throw all the hints you can at me!
Brazilian traveling to US. Landing in Miami and driving up to NY, SF and Vegas. Could you share interesting places to stop, see, etc.? [more inside]
How to lose my apathy and get a PhD
How to Be Awesome and Finish a PhD? I'm in my first term of an engineering PhD (post-bachelors and 2yrs working in industry). My work is sucking: I don't do enough homework or research. How do I get back the drive I felt in high school when I was a clueless single guy who felt he had to prove he was brilliant? [more inside]
Owie.
Is it still supposed to hurt? I'm 8 months post-partum and sex still hurts. Obviously, NSFW. [more inside]
Where in the world is this?
Looking for gloves that are warm and work with the iphone/ipod.
I'm trying to buy some warm gloves that are designed to work with the iphone. In my internet search there seem to be several different brands that work in different ways but few reviews. These are going to be gifts and I need both a man's and a woman's glove and, since both recipients live in cold climates, I want ones where their fingers can stay covered while they operate their iphone. Can anyone point me to a review of these gloves or have any experience to share?
Plywood construction bathroom vanity
We are redoing a bathroom. We need a wooden vanity cabinet that is made with plywood, not particle board or furniture board. Ideally we need this within the next few weeks.We have a sink top, just need the cabinet. Everything at Home Depot was particle board. We are in Morris County NJ, north central Jersey. Any suggestions, ideas?
What do you mean Metafilter started in Russia?
What websites that are well known in most parts of the world didn't originate from an English speaking country? [more inside]
Will more expensive clothes last me longer?
Is it really worth spending more money on clothes? Will they truly last much longer than cheaper clothes if I normally wear things until they wear out?, [more inside]
posted by plonkee at 3:53 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by plonkee at 3:53 AM PST - 10 comments
Slumming with Harry Potter?
I am a long-time hardcore fantasy fan. I have scorned Harry Potter as fantasy for people who have never tried the real thing. Oh MeFi fantasy aficionados...is HP worth it for us? [more inside]
This is not the browser you're looking for...
I surf the internets for a living.
My office uses IE7 which is woefully inadequate for the task at hand and is seriously affecting my ability to do my job.
Everyone agrees this is a problem but the solution appears to be not so simple [more inside]
Help me decide which iPad to buy
How much memory do I need, to accommodate my uses for an iPad? [more inside]
posted by jcdill at 1:32 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by jcdill at 1:32 AM PST - 10 comments
Is it normal to never fight with your boyfriend (or girlfriend)?
Is it normal to never fight with your boyfriend/girlfriend? Should I get mad at him for certain things? [more inside]
posted by sunnychef88 at 1:17 AM PST - 38 comments
posted by sunnychef88 at 1:17 AM PST - 38 comments
How do you write an argument for AP English Literature?
How do you go about the thought process to make an argument (as opposed to a theme, statement, or observation) about a work of literature for AP English Literature? [more inside]
November 19
It's Name that Movie Time!
What outdoorsy movie has the song "God's Gonna Cut You Down"? [more inside]
Online "handbook" for Japanese-Korean grammar?
I'm looking for resources that document the matching Korean grammar rules for Japanese grammar patterns and vice versa.
For example: ～ている = ~고 있다; は＝은・는, が＝이・가 (for the most part, right?) [more inside]
Got a new Colormunki Create, but running it produces a too-dark profile—what am I doing wrong?
Got a new Colormunki Create. Trying to calibrate a 3-month old Apple 24" LED monitor, and a 2009-era MacBook Pro 15". Running the Colormunki produces a too-dark profile. Why? What am I doing wrong? [more inside]
Will call lists, how do they work?
So, I've won tickets to Brandon Flower's show at the Riveria in Chicago, IL next week. Problem is, I'll be gone. I want to give my tickets to my friends who are big fans, but my name is on the will call and not in physical tickets. I'm wondering if they can go without me. [more inside]
posted by Askiba at 8:45 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Askiba at 8:45 PM PST - 6 comments
Alternatives for male doctor & pap test
Looking for a new doctor & I'm only comfortable around female doctors for my pap exam. Could I have a male doctor but ask for a female nurse or doctor in the same office, or go to a drop-in clinic, just for my pap test? [more inside]
What does "Confucian exemption" mean on poultry?
Help me understand the meaning of "Confucian exemption" in poultry slaughter. And some related stuff about modern Confucianism in China. [more inside]
Help me be a drummer
I want to learn to play the drums and need advice on how to start a new hobby from our talented metadrummers out there! [more inside]
posted by Upon Further Review at 7:29 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Upon Further Review at 7:29 PM PST - 10 comments
How much, how long, and just plain how do they blur sensitive things on TV shows?
I watch a lot of non-fiction shows, like Mythbusters and the First 48. Throughout these shows, often things are blurred on purpose. In Mythbusters, they blur brand names. On the First 48, they blur numbers, license plates, faces. I was just curious (A) how much something like that would cost in terms of dollars, (B) how long it would take to do - say an episode, and (C) what computer program they use to do this. Thanks!
posted by Sully at 7:23 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Sully at 7:23 PM PST - 9 comments
Looking for Fertile Minds to Discuss Fertility!
Trying to Conceive communities: alternatives to babycenter.com? [more inside]
Higher ed marketing makes me roll my eyes
How do I tell the difference between the real world demand and what's essentially career marketing by schools with programs preparing students for healthcare careers? [more inside]
How does probate work when a consumable or quickly depreciating asset is involved?
A relative of my husband's recently passed away, leaving him a car, among other things, in her will. The property is in the possession of a difficult and controlling aunt. What is this process like? [more inside]
House Full Of Garbage
Renting a furnished property. Moved in to discover that (private) landlord has left not just furniture, but many personal effects and rubbish, in every nook and cranny, and is filthy. What to do? [more inside]
Where should two vegetarians go on a honeymoon?
Where should two vegetarians go on a honeymoon? We have $4,000 and up to two weeks to play with. [more inside]
Adding one at the opposite end. 16 year old "adopted" daughter.
How do we "parent" a 16 year old girl?
My family is taking in a 16 year old girl to be a new member of our family. She's an amazing young woman in a tough situation. No behavior or academic issues (I taught her in 8th grade, she babysits for us regularly), some emotional issues (most likely due to her environment). We're going to go through the process of temporary custody, so this is not a question about "the system" or "legality". This is a question of family dynamics. We have other children in the house who are super excited as well, but our oldest is 7 and we have no idea how to come up with rules, routines, and boundaries for a 16 year old.
Of course we'll have to come up with what will work for us, but what kind of things should we be thinking about? We're already talking about curfew, bedtime!!!!?????, computer use, etc. What should we be thinking about that we might not be.
Any help from those with teens or those who have adopted older kids would be appreciated.
posted by allthewhile at 4:56 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by allthewhile at 4:56 PM PST - 17 comments
Easy ways to improve my cooking and baking?
What are some simple (or not) kitchen tips and tricks? [more inside]
My jewelry smells like the Bog of Eternal Stench
Please help me de-stinkify my costume jewelry! [more inside]
what are my options to rent an indoor gym for basketball in Richmond Hill, Ontario?
What are my options to rent an indoor gym for basketball in Richmond Hill, Ontario? 10 university students who work and live in the area. The community center offers a relatively high rate by the hour so were wondering where else we could consider renting a basketball gym in and around Richmond Hill.
"Letters" of Recommendation
What exactly do the new-fangled "letter" of recommendation forms e-mailed to recommenders look like? [more inside]
posted by Ideal Impulse at 3:45 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Ideal Impulse at 3:45 PM PST - 8 comments
Or how I learned to suppress upgrade-itis and learn to love the bomb.
Please help me find more art with a surreal, ocean-related motif.
I'm looking for a specific kind of art involving people facing the sea...examples inside. [more inside]
posted by lovableiago at 2:58 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by lovableiago at 2:58 PM PST - 9 comments
Orgasms for a man who lasts hours (to days)? NSFW.
I'm in a new relationship with a great guy. Of course there's a but. He has a hard time getting to orgasm, and I'm having a difficult time dealing with that. NSFW [more inside]
Is it that hard to just hit the "reply" button?!
A large part of my new job involves contacting various people and asking them for information. How can I convince them to get back to me quickly? [more inside]
My dad is a Vulcan
I need help breaking the news of my impending divorce to family members who I do not think will be supportive because they see me as the family fuck-up. [more inside]
Iphone ATT contract up advice
my iphone 3 ATT plan is up soon.
Basically like the phone for the ipod functionality esp podcasts, the phone itself and the mail set up syncs well with my google accounts, but att network slow and expensive
what are my best options to look at now?
I'm taking a company to court for non-payment. Considering filing for dismissal and need opinions on the situation.
I'm taking a company to court for non-payment. Considering filing for dismissal and need opinions on the situation. [more inside]
can't a girl check her torrents from bed?
It's Grace, so it must be a smartphone question. This time - how do you get iPhone Remote Desktop to log into an XP Pro PC? Troubleshooting steps inside. [more inside]
Has anyone successfully used a psychic to find a missing pet?
We are trying to locate a missing, much-loved, skittish dog? [more inside]
posted by ragtimepiano at 2:08 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by ragtimepiano at 2:08 PM PST - 7 comments
R/S-Plus: How can I merge two dataframes of different lengths?
Merging datasets in R. I seem to have forgotten how to do some things. [more inside]
posted by proj at 2:06 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by proj at 2:06 PM PST - 3 comments
Cure my dry mouth.
What must I do to cure my dry mouth? [more inside]
What is it?
What is this household item? Looks like an overengineered magazine rack. [more inside]
posted by dontjumplarry at 1:45 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by dontjumplarry at 1:45 PM PST - 16 comments
All coming back to me now
Why am I suddenly remembering my childhood? [more inside]
How can a negative HIV test affect a person's insurance premiums?
I'm a health care professional, and I recently read on a physician's blog that a negative HIV test on your health record may affect life or health insurance premiums. I have a vague idea of why this might be, but if any infectious disease, insurance or other professionals could shed some light on this, please explain!
posted by cothebadger at 1:23 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by cothebadger at 1:23 PM PST - 16 comments
Chicken Experts Help Please
Please identify the following chicken: picture of chicken. I'm looking for breed, gender, approximate age if possible? Basically any exciting facts about this particular chicken. [more inside]
posted by 31d1 at 12:41 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by 31d1 at 12:41 PM PST - 9 comments
What are some stories that are like Ted Chiang's "Understand"?
What are some stories that are like Ted Chiang's "Understand"? [more inside]
posted by mumblingmynah at 12:21 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by mumblingmynah at 12:21 PM PST - 19 comments
So does ANYthing suck about Canada?
Give me good reasons not to move from the U.S. to Canada (specifically Toronto, Winnipeg, Calgary, or Vancouver) in 2-6 years. I especially welcome input from MeFites who have lived in both countries. [more inside]
posted by AugieAugustus at 12:17 PM PST - 67 comments
posted by AugieAugustus at 12:17 PM PST - 67 comments
Graphic design? Sì!
Help me have a sorta academic vacation in Europe. [more inside]
Sexy bodypaint movies
Question about sci-fi/fantasy pornography and bodypaint. (NSFW) [more inside]
posted by spockpuppet at 12:12 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by spockpuppet at 12:12 PM PST - 10 comments
Rules against selling/repurchasing to avoid the application of a condition subsequent?
In dealing with wills and estates, what is to stop the recipient of a testamentary devise (or an inter vivos grant for that matter) of a fee simple with a condition subsequent attached to avoid the application of the condition by selling and then repurchasing the property in question?
posted by modernnomad at 12:03 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by modernnomad at 12:03 PM PST - 3 comments
Anxiety/panic disorder specialist in the Washington D.C. area
TherapyFilter: therapist recommendations in Washington, D.C. area for someone who takes federal Blue Cross/Blue Shield coverage or has an extremely generous sliding scale, has experience with social anxiety and panic disorder, and (preferably) practices somewhere within reasonable distance from the Red Line. [more inside]
Your work is unacceptable...but anyway, what are you doing this weekend?
How do you elicit respect -- while still being liked -- in a supervisory position? [more inside]
Tips for the perfect tortilla?
How can I warm my store-bought corn tortillas, and yet keep them pliable and strong? [more inside]
posted by MisterMo at 11:44 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by MisterMo at 11:44 AM PST - 20 comments
How do you know when to stop/take a break with therapy?
When do you know it's time to stop therapy or take a break? [more inside]
Best current design blogs?
If I like notcot, picocool, freshbump, cribcandy, oobject, .kompound., materialicious, workspaces, core77, 2modern, design sponge, then what other design/fashion blogs out there will absolutely blow my freaking mind?
posted by felix at 11:07 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by felix at 11:07 AM PST - 13 comments
People are at your booth. They see photos on a laptop and can send to their FB, Twitter or Email. How? Which Photo Gallery or software suggestions.
Your at a conference. You brought a laptop for people to see photos and share a picture they like to FB, Twitter &/or Email. Can be from a photo gallery on the laptop (preferably) - or web based. [more inside]
Is it worth it to hire an interior designer / decorator?
MeFi, please help me make a good decision of money versus sanity/time regarding hiring an interior decorator / designer. [more inside]
Extent of "grope/enhanced patdown"???
I'm going to be flying next month, and I'm already annoyed/upset, etc... about the pornoscanners and groping issue, but I'm even more nervous now due to one article I read and am wondering if I'm misunderstanding the groping issue and it is actually WORSE than I already believe it to be: Is the "enhanced patdown" an actual under/inside the clothes grabbing of genitals? I can't find a clear statement on the TSA site (great PR, not so great information architecture) and one blog explicitly detailed the touching of her labia but other blog posts I've seen can be read either way (as underclothes contact or overclothes, they're not particularly clear). Help???
posted by symbioid at 10:13 AM PST - 32 comments
posted by symbioid at 10:13 AM PST - 32 comments
Can't Figure Out Why I Can't Figure It Out
Warning: wait to read this question until tomorrow if you are in Learned League.
So, today one of the Learned League questions was, What is the y-intercept of the line with the following equation?: 3y-11x = 39. I couldn't get any further than y = 13 + 3 2/3 x or y = 13 +3.66666x. Actually it appears the response is 13. How does one get to the right response for this question?
posted by bearwife at 10:05 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by bearwife at 10:05 AM PST - 12 comments
BRAAIIINNNSSSSS In A Basket
Help me plan a zombie-themed gift basket! Difficulty: $50 or less. [more inside]
posted by magstheaxe at 9:44 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by magstheaxe at 9:44 AM PST - 23 comments
Need some advice on polling a live audience via text message.
Need some advice on polling a live audience via text message. Thinking of using Google voice, but have some questions. [more inside]
FB Fan Page Help
I've Googled this 20 different ways and still can't find an answer. I made a FaceBook fan page for my friend's business. For some reason, the only way people can see this page is when they are logged into FaceBook. I know other businesses have their fan pages somehow visible to the public (so that people don't have to log into FB to see it). All of my setting are set to "everyone". Any idea how to make this page visible to everyone without requiring them to log in?
How unholy is a bacon cheeseburger?
How unholy is a bacon cheeseburger? I know that a bacon cheeseburger is treyf in Judaism and forbidden in Hinduism. In what other religions would eating a bacon cheeseburger be frowned upon? [Note: For the sake of clarity, I'm talking about a beef patty with melted American cheese, regular bacon, ketchup, and served on a standard white-bread bun]
posted by Kattullus at 9:33 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by Kattullus at 9:33 AM PST - 25 comments
Math question re continuity
A function is continuous over a closed interval [a,b]
***(1) if it is continuous over the open interval (a,b) and
***(2) the lim as x approaches a from the right = f(a) and the limit as x approaches b from the left =f(b).
Can someone describe a function over a closed interval that fails continuity by either or both of condition (2)?
posted by Neiltupper at 9:26 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by Neiltupper at 9:26 AM PST - 13 comments
I snooped & found friends hate me. Now what?
I read my friend's email. I found out that she's really, really disliked me for the past, oh, ten years at least. Don't know what to do. [more inside]
posted by INTPLibrarian at 9:16 AM PST - 68 comments
posted by INTPLibrarian at 9:16 AM PST - 68 comments
Help me automate my processing...
Help me process my files ... automatically! I need a Windows application which will sit in the system tray, and watch for files being dropped in a folder, and do something to them when they're done being written to. (Modification time over an hour ago or something similar.) Difficulty: Need to be able to run arbitrary commands, not just move or copy them to another folder. [more inside]
How do I move on? Am I ready?
Exactly one week ago I broke up with my boyfriend who I loved because I felt like things were unhealthy and he wasn't treating me right. Even though my brain tells me I did the 'right' thing, my heart and body are suffering. How do I reconcile what I know with how I feel? [more inside]
posted by lblair at 8:27 AM PST - 42 comments
posted by lblair at 8:27 AM PST - 42 comments
Save me from Spider plants.
Re-starting my indoor garden: What should I do? I've had a sucessful window-herb-plant garden going for years but then everything just died at once. I want to start fresh, from seed ideally, and as soon as possible. What plants (herb or house) grow in winter (Heated but not that heated apartment) with semi-eastern exposure that don't die if I look at them funny?
...
Accounting: If you acquire a company who was previously your customer, how to account for their inventory which you sold them without double-counting the sales? [more inside]
posted by H. Roark at 8:23 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by H. Roark at 8:23 AM PST - 4 comments
Live-action short films?
Anyone know of any links to get to live-action (versus animated) short films? I've checked YouTube, but only find, for example, 45 seconds of announcing which ones are nominated for Oscars. Any information is appreciated! Thank you!
Where to look for cocoa in Holland?
I figure it should be a cinch to find cocoa powder and cocoa butter in Holland, since so much cocoa is Dutch processed. Where do I find them? [more inside]
posted by mirileh at 8:17 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by mirileh at 8:17 AM PST - 6 comments
Loneliness/Depression/Unmotivated (college, on my own)
How do you break out of a depressed/unmotivated/lonely funk? (see: in college and on your own for more details..) [more inside]
posted by isoman2kx at 8:15 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by isoman2kx at 8:15 AM PST - 10 comments
Faceted navigation for e-commerce
I'm going to be helping a friend set up a small web store. I'm already pretty comfortable with Wordpress, somewhat comfortable with Drupal, so I'd prefer to use one of those plus a shopping-cart plugin. I've got some particular requirements. [more inside]
Budgeting for an unpredictable income
I realized shortly after asking this question that I should have made it more directly about how to budget with an irregular, unpredictable (freelance) income. [more inside]
posted by The Dutchman at 8:01 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by The Dutchman at 8:01 AM PST - 5 comments
Why does this gym membership fee increase as I age?
Is there a legitimate reason for structuring membership dues (and initiation fees) of a club based on age levels beyond just the usual "student" vs "everyone else" levels? Specifically I'm speaking of the Los Angeles Athletic Club. [more inside]
posted by FlamingBore at 7:44 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by FlamingBore at 7:44 AM PST - 12 comments
Does 50K a verse pay for anything beyond bandwidth?
I'm in my early 30s and somehow I have completely lost the pop zeitgeist. Is there something on the web that explains how the U.S. music industry (especially with respect to hip hop, and even more especially re Nicki Minaj) works nowadays? [more inside]
posted by kittyprecious at 7:02 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by kittyprecious at 7:02 AM PST - 8 comments
My father has just suffered a minor stroke, help me to confort him
My father has just suffered a minor stroke (a cerebrovascular accident) which caused him partial blindness on one eye. This is the first significant health related incident he ever had. His self-image was one of being a healthy person, so this event is causing him a lot of stress, in fact I believe he is in shock. [more inside]
Help me sell my gold!
Help me find the best way to sell unworn gold items. [more inside]
posted by littleflowers at 6:45 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by littleflowers at 6:45 AM PST - 17 comments
Need strategies for dealing with rejection at work
Can you help me prepare to not get an internal job offer at work? [more inside]
Lost Interview
Please help my son recover his fantastic interview with a homeless guy. [more inside]
posted by iconjack at 6:28 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by iconjack at 6:28 AM PST - 11 comments
Online Finance Tool Wishlist
Does the online finance tool of my dreams exist? [more inside]
designed to last
What can I buy that is not Designed for the Dump? Is there a "Buy This Not That" resource for this type of thing? Also, I'm poor, but I'm willing to invest if it really will last. [more inside]
I need birthday present ideas that are less than 10 quid
I'm looking for present ideas for two thirty-five year old men who both like music, games, film and technology. The only criteria is that they should be available to buy in the UK and cost no more than £10. [more inside]
posted by mr_silver at 5:40 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by mr_silver at 5:40 AM PST - 6 comments
Find a sticker, you'll feel better!
This summer, on the road in NH, stopped at a light, a car pulls up besides us with a (round?) sticker on the trunk saying "Eat something, you'll feel better." Anyone knows where to find that online? This is likely on 107 or highway 4.
posted by gijsvs at 5:22 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by gijsvs at 5:22 AM PST - 5 comments
Google Maps Bounds and Zoom
Google maps KML zoom and centering: I need to inventory a variety of polygons and points on a single map, some from a database and some from KML files. Can you help point me in the right direction? [more inside]
Im looking for some advice on the best way to structure a web project
Im looking for some advice and suggestions on the best way to structure a project.
My client has 4 products (SAS) and although they are related most people would only use one due to the specialist nature of each.
Currently only one of these products has a website and there is no main company website.
They are looking to introduce a main company website either incorporating each of the 4 products within it or having a separate company site and each product has its own separate site with the main company site acting as a knowledge base to establish them as an authority in field they work in.
Im wondering what the best approach would be from a usability point of view and an SEO points of view? I guess from an SEO point of view each product sitting on its own domain and being targeted to certain keyphrases might be more preferential than one site will all the content in?
Im wondering if anyone knows of any examples out there that handle this particularly well
Gallstone surgery while still nursing?
Has anyone been through gallbladder surgery while breastfeeding a newborn? [more inside]
November 18
Work wants to give me a mobile (cell) phone. How do I make this work most effectively without having to carry two phones everywhere I go?
Work wants to give me a mobile (cell) phone. How do I make this work most effectively without having to carry two phones everywhere I go? [more inside]
I got 99 problems, and one of them is not coming up with 99 problems
Help me make a list of 99 (funny/interesting/etc) problems! [more inside]
NOOOOOOOO COMCAST
NON-Comcast broadband internet options for SW/west Portland, OR metro area (incl. Beaverton/Tigard)? [more inside]
What is this thing?
What is this organism? [Electron micrograph of spikey tentacle thing with an apparent human-looking face]
posted by mnemonic at 10:23 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by mnemonic at 10:23 PM PST - 3 comments
It's Not Thanksgiving Without An Extra Helping of Guilt
How to diplomatically handle a sibling's well intentioned, but incredibly pushy friend who keeps insisting that the entire family has to attend her orphan Thanksgiving. [more inside]
posted by gov_moonbeam at 10:07 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by gov_moonbeam at 10:07 PM PST - 22 comments
Realistic sentence for teenage assault...in the nineties?
Legal question (but not for an actual legal matter! Just for research on a present project.) What would the likely typical sentence for a teenage kid under Canada's Young Offenders Act (since replaced by the Youth Criminal Justice Act)? [more inside]
"I wish someone had told me that back then!"
If you were homeless/transient as a teenager, or began living on your own without parental support/supervision at an unusually young age, what could you have learned back then that would have made your life better? [more inside]
Do I need to Crest-strip it?
I've got a bum tooth up front, and want to get a crown -- do I need to bother trying to bleach/whiten my teeth ahead of time, or just go with whatever shade I am now as a match? [more inside]
posted by liquado at 9:19 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by liquado at 9:19 PM PST - 9 comments
changing directoies on Apple's Terminal program
Can someone tell me how to do this: "cd to the google-python-exercises directory" [more inside]
posted by dfriedman at 9:13 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by dfriedman at 9:13 PM PST - 7 comments
MySQL: How to Selectively Update a Table from a CSV List?
MySQL: How Do I Selectively Update a Table from a CSV List? [more inside]
posted by darth_tedious at 8:31 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by darth_tedious at 8:31 PM PST - 8 comments
Please, no more Berenstain Bears.
Please recommend short books (15-35 min from start to finish) for middle schoolers who read at the 3rd through 5th grade level. [more inside]
posted by halogen at 8:22 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by halogen at 8:22 PM PST - 10 comments
Working out for cheap in L.A.
In Los Angeles, on a very limited budget, and really want to do boxing or Krav Maga or something similar. [more inside]
posted by Dilemma at 8:07 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Dilemma at 8:07 PM PST - 4 comments
The 1%er next door
Just how dangerous are the Hell's Angels these days? That is, how dangerous to live next to? [more inside]
How do I rock my Droid X's socks off?
HackedAndroidFilter:What custom ROM should I load onto my (already rooted) Droid X? Similarly, can you install Droid apps manually via the file manager on such a modded Droid? What about Google Voice? And so on... [more inside]
What is this knee rash?
I have a rash (or something) behind my knee. It's been there for about a month. Gross rash pictures inside! [more inside]
Help me become a beacon of truthiness.
I lie compulsively, and I'm looking for resources and strategies that will help me stop. [more inside]
How can I encourage my boyfriend to plan dates more often?
My boyfriend of over a year and I have a great relationship. One of his best qualities is that he's so easy-going, but that's also led to an annoyance: he rarely takes the initiative to plan our dates anymore. [more inside]
Fundraising Filter: Roller Derby League
I'm part of a fairly new (7 months old) roller derby league in a mid-sized city (150K+ people). We just had our first bout and were sold out at 850 seats. We are looking for ideas for an event in January that is both a fundraiser and something that will get the community excited for our next bout. We are in the midwest so something indoors would be best. Any ideas from the hive?
Help me not brick my KVM!
Which polarity on an AC adapter is most common? or.. most likely to work for me? [more inside]
posted by frwagon at 5:05 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by frwagon at 5:05 PM PST - 7 comments
Build it, and they will come. But maybe it's already built?
Is there a search engine for finding open source "clones" of various web services and software? For instance, I know there are open source projects (like Diaspora) that aim to mimic Facebook, and other open source projects that mimic Twitter... But how do I find out if there's an open source project that is trying to mimic the Meebo/Wibiya toolbar? Or some open source project that's trying to create a Groupon-like website? [more inside]
Why not hug the bear?
My coworker is curious about the expression "never put down your gun to hug a bear". What does it mean? [more inside]
posted by momus_window at 4:29 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by momus_window at 4:29 PM PST - 15 comments
What is this bug?
We find these bugs inside and around our house. We live in Cleveland. What are they? Pic here with fountain pop cup for scale. I think its a solifuge but my wife thinks spider, it makes no webs and keeps pretty still.
What do I do with freshly ground cornmeal?
What should I do with freshly ground cornmeal? How do I store it and what recipes highlight its freshness? [more inside]
posted by Deathalicious at 4:00 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by Deathalicious at 4:00 PM PST - 14 comments
I am dreaming oddly
As I have gotten older my dreams have gotten less vivid and meaningful. In addition, I don't feel part of them, like they aren't exactly happening to me. Instead I'm watching events as they happen to me, while still retaining some control. The best analogy is like how in many modern video games, there is a scripted plot sequence where your actions are limited but you can still look around at will. Can anyone identify with or explain these phenomena? [more inside]
Through the looking glass at 10Gbps
I'm looking for a little box which flips/mirrors an HDMI feed, or an LCD monitor which does the same [more inside]
Who makes Yelpstick?
Who makes the free promotional lip balm (Yelpstick) that Yelp gives out? My wife liked the tangerine Yelp Stick handed to us at an event, and I'd like to buy her some more. I don't need to (and would prefer not to) get it from Yelp if it's just a rebranded/generic lip balm from some other manufacturer. [more inside]
All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth
My dentist just told me I need an immediate implant (he also discussed bridge and orthodontic retainer options with me, but I am told the tooth needs to be extracted pronto.) Should I be gathering second opinions/additional price quotes, or should I continue treating this as Urgent? [more inside]
posted by endless_forms at 2:43 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by endless_forms at 2:43 PM PST - 22 comments
Fastest way to burn multiple clips directly from camera to DVD?
To archive some work in a class I'm teaching, I would like to record a series of video clips, burning each student's clips to their own rewriteable DVD as we go. Then, on the last day of class, I'd like to quickly finalize a DVD for each person that constains only that person's clips.
What device do I want? [more inside]
Cantonese language streaming media please!
Recommendations on streaming media or movies in Cantonese to improve my comprehension? [more inside]
My couch is more comfortable than my office chair
I watch some stuff on my television (cable saved to my TiVo, streaming Netflix). I watch other things on my computer (Web-hosted training videos on subscription sites, clips from BBC America and Bravo/other NBC cable stations, YouTube, etc.). Is it possible to watch all my Web video on the TV? [more inside]
posted by catlet at 2:22 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by catlet at 2:22 PM PST - 11 comments
Wage issues when moving from part-time to full-time.
Moving from part-time to full-time at work. Since I'll have benefits, is it fair to compare my old hourly rate to my new one? Should I accept what appears to be a cut in pay? [more inside]
LGBT scene in the Twin Cities for a woman in her 30s
Woman in early 30s coming out as a lesbian for the first time in the Twin Cities. What's the city LGBT scene like? (Asking for a friend.) [more inside]
Boarding Pass Puzzle
What are the numbers that the TSA agents hand write on boarding passes during the ID check at the airport? [more inside]
posted by meindee at 2:12 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by meindee at 2:12 PM PST - 15 comments
Help Me Build A Website Quick!
I want to build a relatively simple website in two weeks. Problem: I have no idea how. [more inside]
Tomorrow I take a short train ride with the people who have the most direct influence on my professional life. Help me make friends!
Tomorrow I take a short train ride with the people who have the most direct influence on my professional life. Help me make friends! [more inside]
posted by jander03 at 2:04 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by jander03 at 2:04 PM PST - 9 comments
Where can I import a tailored suit?
I have heard rumors of tailors in NYC who will take your measurements and import you a bespoke suit. Hook me up. [more inside]
Anyone know about reading comic books on Kindle, Nook, iPad, etc?
Anyone know about reading comic books on Kindle, Nook, iPad, etc? [more inside]
Dress me on a budget!
How do I build a contemporary yet classic wardrobe on a budget? [more inside]
posted by jenlovesponies at 1:17 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by jenlovesponies at 1:17 PM PST - 22 comments
The Orient Express's dark tunnel
LongshotFilter: Does anyone have any recommendations for mental health resources in Syria? [more inside]
Transferring Super 8 film to HD
I'm looking to have my family's old Super 8 films transferred to HD, and I'm trying to narrow down where to have it transferred. [more inside]
posted by eschatfische at 1:16 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by eschatfische at 1:16 PM PST - 5 comments
I miss ESPN
I don't have cable and do not want to buy cable but I want HD ESPN. What are my options? [more inside]
posted by 2legit2quit at 1:14 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by 2legit2quit at 1:14 PM PST - 17 comments
US Airways Shuttle change fee?
I have a US Airways Shuttle ticket. If I show up to the airport earlier that same day, what are the chances I'll be able to switch the ticket to an earlier flight at no charge?
Exploring Atlanta via rail
Where should I go this weekend in Atlanta, without a car, but with easy access to the rail system? [more inside]
Give me a game!
I'm looking for some PC game recommendations. I guess I'll settle for X Box 360 and PS3 recommendations as well. I know a variation on this question has been asked many times before, but I have a fairly specific requirements. [more inside]
posted by kbanas at 12:53 PM PST - 39 comments
posted by kbanas at 12:53 PM PST - 39 comments
Examples of surprises discovered during UX
Looking for (well-known) examples of non-obvious discoveries made by user experience studies. [more inside]
Samsung NF310 coming to the UK, or not?
It's rumoured that the Samsung NF310 is not going to be released in the UK, but I've been unable to (dis)confirm this. Any mefites with inside, verifiable information?
I Fought With The Brain, and Not The Gat
Songs about fighting the law, and winning. [more inside]
posted by norm at 12:11 PM PST - 33 comments
posted by norm at 12:11 PM PST - 33 comments
User Experience Design terminology question.
I'm trying to find the words for a certain principle in user experience design. It's similar to "chartjunk" vs. "data ink" as described by Edward Tufte.
Better explanation inside: [more inside]
posted by RobotHero at 12:05 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by RobotHero at 12:05 PM PST - 11 comments
How do I get over my irrational jealousy?
How do I get over my jealousy of people around me doing the same things as me? My rational mind would very much like to collaborate with these people, but I find myself feeling bitter about their skill instead. [more inside]
sporadic meal delivery in Chicago as gift?
I would like to give my parents some type of meal-delivery as a gift for Christmas. Ideally I would like to do a once a month type thing (like wine of the month or something related but with food that doesn't have to be prepared beyond popping in the oven) but everything I find is more like a diet delivery service, like Seattle Sutton, that requires a weekly commitment. Can't afford that! My parents live in the north suburbs of Chicago. thanks!!
Shake your money maker. You know, for exercise.
Dance Central on Kinect for Xbox 360. Good for exercise? Seems like it could be fun and sweaty. Seems like it could also be really, really annoying. Also, what's the fidelity to actual movements like? Will I really be dancing, or gaming the system by just flicking a limb at the right time?
II have a painful swelling at my tailbone that I think is a pilonidal cyst. I'm traveling and can't see my doctor until next week. What should I do?
I have a painful swelling at my tailbone that I think is a pilonidal cyst. I'm traveling and can't see my doctor until next week. What should I do? [more inside]
posted by bartleby at 11:24 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by bartleby at 11:24 AM PST - 17 comments
My ex treats me like crap... Help me get over it.
I am no longer with the father of my child and he treats me like crap. In person, over email, on the phone. We've got a long way to go here - our kid isn't even three yet. I'm trying to not take it personally and to let it go, but I am struggling... [more inside]
posted by voneil at 11:16 AM PST - 28 comments
posted by voneil at 11:16 AM PST - 28 comments
Internet gift-giving at it's most creative?
How can I creatively and virtually give my travelling sister and brother-in-law their christmas gift of their travel-blog-turned-into-a-book? [more inside]
How to Find a Home in SF...
Any tips for scouting SF neighborhoods? [more inside]
Burning bridges in tacky, ignorant ways... bravo
An acquaintance asked for my help in getting his application noticed within my small-ish local branch of the company. He's been burning his bridges with me in how he's handling things - do I say something to him? [more inside]
posted by lizbunny at 10:51 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by lizbunny at 10:51 AM PST - 21 comments
help me run from the long arm of meter maid
parking ticket question! Got a parking ticket while visting CA from NY (on the USC campus). Can I get away without paying? Doubt i'll ever be back there again. [more inside]
Should I continue my toddler's hated physical therapy?
Should I continue my toddler's physical therapy for lagging gross motor skills? [more inside]
posted by misoramen at 10:24 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by misoramen at 10:24 AM PST - 14 comments
Help me help my body help me
What's the best exercise for depression and/or anxiety, and how do I stick with it? [more inside]
And now nothing will be restrained from them, which they have imagined to do.
Tell me about the most well-written, engaging, and creative language-learning books and websites. For any language. [more inside]
Identify this song please.
Geordie Fashion Love
Who designed this adorable dress worn by Cheryl Cole in the October 2010 issue of Vogue (UK)? [more inside]
posted by Put the kettle on at 10:05 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by Put the kettle on at 10:05 AM PST - 5 comments
OB visits put stress on my pregnancy
Which prenatal visits and tests really matter? I'm pregnant with my second child and a LOT busier than when I had just one. Before I sit down with my doc and she tells me I need to have 1,398 tests and come in roughly every other day, I'd like to be better informed about which visits and tests REALLY make a difference. [more inside]
Can therapy help me?
I'm a well-adjusted person plagued now by anger and disappointment re: her absentee father. Should I pursue therapy, or go about this a different route? [more inside]
Have Yourself a Miserable Little Christmas
I am looking for Christmas music that is mostly melancholy, and often about loss or abandonment. Think Joni Mitchell's the River or Tom Waite's Christmas Card from A Hooker in Minneapolis. Any suggestions?
posted by PinkMoose at 9:23 AM PST - 66 comments
posted by PinkMoose at 9:23 AM PST - 66 comments
I have gallstones: what are my options?
I have been diagnosed with gallstones which are currently symptom free, what can I do to get rid of them? [more inside]
posted by epo at 9:21 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by epo at 9:21 AM PST - 14 comments
Why Is My External Drive Unexpectedly Mounted?
Recently aded an external drive to my iMac for storage of photo files. It runs off a Firewire 800 port. I also use a Time Capsule.
The external drive is mounted overnight via crontab for the daily backup run. When that's done, a script unmounts the drive. This works reliably. The drive, then, should be unmounted the rest of the time.
However, the drive is mounted at unexpected and sporadic intervals. The logs reveal that this is usually, but not always, immediately following the unmounting of the Time Capsule after an hourly run. Not on every run, but perhaps on one run per day. In addition, the external drive is sometimes mounted in a way that appears to have no association with the Time Capsule.
What's going on?
Money, money, money...
Recommendations for an introduction to financial planning for a mid 20s, grad student? [more inside]
posted by quodlibet at 9:18 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by quodlibet at 9:18 AM PST - 11 comments
Using a Facebook 'page' as University Research Hub
My university department (art postgrad) wants to use Facebook as a community and research hub. What is the best way to go about this? [more inside]
Who have I sent Facebook friend requests to?
Facebook question: Is there a way to see a list of all of the "friend requests" that you have sent that are still pending? [more inside]
Which camera type should i buy - Micro 4/3 or high quality digital?
Looking to buy an upgrade from a standard point and shoot. Should I go higher end point and shoot or micro four thirds? [more inside]
Electric toothbrush disposal
Best way to dispose of an electric toothbrush? [more inside]
posted by ObscureReferenceMan at 7:30 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by ObscureReferenceMan at 7:30 AM PST - 7 comments
Movies about sex without the sex
MovieFilter: I'm looking for movies that are about sex which contain few (if any) actual sex scenes, such as American Pie and The 40 Year Old Virgin.
posted by joedan at 7:19 AM PST - 29 comments
posted by joedan at 7:19 AM PST - 29 comments
homemade bookmarks
How can I print and cut out 50 small round photographs to attach to bookmarks? [more inside]
posted by CheeseLouise at 7:14 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by CheeseLouise at 7:14 AM PST - 10 comments
Trifling request
Help me make a terrific trifle, please! [more inside]
magnet phones - how do they work?
My colleague's new mobile phone produces a weak magnetic effect. What's the science at work here? [more inside]
posted by CRM114 at 5:59 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by CRM114 at 5:59 AM PST - 16 comments
Looking for an old political cartoon
Looking for a political cartoon from the 1992 US Presidential election, I think it was. [more inside]
posted by rheumy_the_dwarf at 5:47 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by rheumy_the_dwarf at 5:47 AM PST - 2 comments
Best audio resources about the Medieval world?
I'm almost finished with the audiobook version of A Distant Mirror: The Calamitous 14th Century, and I'm not ready for it to be over. I want to learn more about the Middle Ages and Renaissance. What should I listen to next? [more inside]
posted by Knicke at 5:46 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by Knicke at 5:46 AM PST - 17 comments
Does Berocca interfere with the contraceptive pill?
Does Berocca interfere with the contraceptive pill? [more inside]
Activities for young boys visiting London
We live in London and have friends with two young boys (aged 6 & 8) visiting for a weekend (4th Dec). Any ideas about fun / interesting / exciting activities we can do? The cheaper the better - and hopefully interesting for adults too. [more inside]
Outsourcing My Creativity
Give me your tired, your poor, your... creative tattoo ideas? Details within. [more inside]
better than beer pong
Better than beer-pong - can anyone help me locate the online videos of the (possibly German) guys who have amazing throwing/editing/patience skills with everyday objects (newspapers, water bottles, cigarrettes, ...)? [more inside]
posted by nofunnyname at 2:16 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by nofunnyname at 2:16 AM PST - 7 comments
Mirror, mirrored and mirroring in Arabic?
In Arabic, what are the words for mirroring, mirrored, mirror (the verb "to mirror" rather than the noun, if they differ), and if possible mirrorer ("one who mirrors")? I'm most looking for the transliteration but I'd also love to see the Arabic script.
November 17
Let's go inside and turn on all the lights
Help me locate the Calvin and Hobbes strip I'm thinking of. [more inside]
posted by mekily at 11:23 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by mekily at 11:23 PM PST - 9 comments
Where are all the women on radio?
What are some non-commercial radio shows, anywhere in the world, any language, where there is either a sole female presenter or two female co-hosts? [more inside]
Where can we enjoy eating and drinking in San Diego?
Recommendations for places to eat and drink in San Diego? We're stuck at the Manchester Grand Hyatt at One Market Place for the next four days with no car, but willing to walk. But not to any of the places we saw tonight. [more inside]
Psychological Anthropology
I've been assigned a research project for my anthropology class and would like to analyze a topic specifically in the sub-discipline of psychological anthropology. Can anyone who's familiar with this area throw some relevant ideas my way? [more inside]
Help a Guy Get His Regular New World Music Fix
Can you help me find a replacement for the world music sampler my boyfriend used to receive with his Global Rhythm magazine each month? [more inside]
Looking for cat sitter in south Austin
We've just moved to the southern part of Austin (about 1 mile NW of the I-35/71 interchange) and we're out of our current pet sitter's regular driving range. She's covering us for this weekend and for Thanksgiving but it's a significant extra mileage fee, so we're looking for personal recommendations for a cat sitter in the area for the future, starting with Christmas. If you can find us someone sooner, we'll be extra grateful, but we are covered for this month.
In accordance with cat-related AskMe rules, Linnete and Laudine appreciate your help.
posted by immlass at 9:25 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by immlass at 9:25 PM PST - 3 comments
Is it the world's stupidest fondue pot?
Help me identify this odd kitchen... thing. [more inside]
posted by Uppity Pigeon #2 at 8:22 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by Uppity Pigeon #2 at 8:22 PM PST - 25 comments
Is there a formal name for this octave?
The F below middle C to the F above.
If someone sings mainly in that octave, what would that singer be; a tenor or an alto?
I googled this question, but didn't get a clear answer.
What makeup books are makeup artists reading?
Makeup Artists: I want your beauty school syllabi. What books did your teachers assign you?
ewr to pek
what does this mean - its a flight from ewr (newark) to pek (beijing). I'lll be taking this flight in a few weeks and want to know where I"m going.
GREKI V419 JUDDS CAM PLB YUL 5000N 07400W 5500N 07200W YAS 6500N 06800W 7000N 06500W 7500N 06200W 8000N 05600W 8500N 04300W ABERI B934 BINTA B934 UNILA OKONI UREPA B934 SERNA M520 POLHO G218 TMR B458 TZH A596 KM OB
A new gaming laptop - ROG Over and Out?
Help me spend my money - I need a new gaming-capable laptop... [more inside]
Scanning family photos: The Best Way.
What is the best way to digitize old family photos yourself? [more inside]
posted by Carius at 7:25 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by Carius at 7:25 PM PST - 12 comments
Group management service
Forget about Facebook for a minute. What's a good way to get my group connected? [more inside]
Is SRM Dead?
I have a small business and was looking at a new social relationship management website. In the comment box, somebody said the whole SRM concept is dead and has been for months. [more inside]
What are these things on the wall behind the Keatons?
What are these things behind the Keatons? This is a picture of the Keaton family from Family Ties. What are those things on the wall behind them? My sister has seen one on the set of Laverne & Shirley as well.
posted by bq at 6:50 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by bq at 6:50 PM PST - 11 comments
ORCH HITS HIT YOU HARD. it's the big business.
I would like to hear every note of the chromatic scale played simultaneously in different octaves by an orchestra. Does such an experience exist for me on these, our Internets?
posted by East Manitoba Regional Junior Kabaddi Champion '94 at 6:34 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by East Manitoba Regional Junior Kabaddi Champion '94 at 6:34 PM PST - 9 comments
Purchasing a Galaxy Tab in SIN
Is the Galaxy Tab being sold at retail stores in Singapore without a contract? [more inside]
posted by armage at 6:23 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by armage at 6:23 PM PST - 5 comments
What are these brown spots on my improved meyer lemon tree?
What are these brown spots on my improved meyer lemon tree? [more inside]
I like you, but not enough to visit you
Guy I like lives in a building with a current bedbug problem. Is it wrong for this to feel like a dealbreaker? [more inside]
posted by heavenstobetsy at 6:18 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by heavenstobetsy at 6:18 PM PST - 25 comments
Is it okay to date a student once the semester is over?
Is it okay to date a student once the semester is over? [more inside]
Mandarin Chinese class in New York City?
Suggestions for learning Mandarin Chinese in New York City? [more inside]
posted by mark7570 at 5:45 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by mark7570 at 5:45 PM PST - 3 comments
Let's auto-reboot my tiresome connection!
Can I force my Windows XP PC to restart whenever my internet traffic ceases? [more inside]
posted by malusmoriendumest at 5:28 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by malusmoriendumest at 5:28 PM PST - 12 comments
Can you help me make Dan Hesse's life hell?
Help me wage war against my cellular provider. [more inside]
I need to become more articulate
I have a lot of trouble expressing myself in clear and effective language, especially technically, which is hurting me in my job search. [more inside]
How to produce holiday events for big companies?
I've written a book that sort of makes me an expert on a particular subject. I'd like to leverage this "expertise" into providing entertainment for corporate parties, retreats, anything like that. But I don't know where to begin. [more inside]
Help a nonprofit accept credit card payments.
Non-profit donation question: The non-profit I'm working with is holding a benefit and would like to be able to accept credit card donations at the event. I'm running into trouble figuring out how to do this without having a laptop at the event. Anyone have experience with this type of situation? [more inside]
Help me not to suck anymore
How do you maintain (and relearn) skills and knowledge you don't get to use often? Special shame spiral details inside. [more inside]
Gumbo in the UK
Does the word gumbo have a slang meaning in the UK / London? Specifically, when referring to a person, as in "Hey gumbo..."
posted by doowod at 4:54 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by doowod at 4:54 PM PST - 7 comments
Why do people put pepper in beer
Anybody know why old-timers put black pepper in their beer? Mainly see it in 70+ war vets, but I suppose the question could apply to anybody.
God without mood swings
Book recommendation: Emotion and the Christian religious experience. [more inside]
posted by aetg at 4:47 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by aetg at 4:47 PM PST - 14 comments
Violin + Bike + Cold
Anyone have experience with biking their violin to and fro in a cold northern US climate? Should I be worried about it? Are the easy things I can do to minimize the chances of a string breaking, the finish cracking, or the wood warping? [more inside]
posted by kjell at 4:47 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by kjell at 4:47 PM PST - 11 comments
Fixing two misfiring cylinders in a 2006 v6 Mustang?
MustangFilter: 2006 v6 Ford Mustang giving cylinder misfire codes. Crank sensor and pulley recently replaced, the shop tells me to replace the coil pack. Looking for other root causes before I take the plunge? [more inside]
posted by ASoze at 4:46 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by ASoze at 4:46 PM PST - 5 comments
Who's making the best deep house in the world?
Who's producing the best deep/latin/jazzy/disco house music these days? I no longer have the time to go to clubs or crate-digging so I've lost touch with the community. Please tell me who you love, who's making the music that makes you move, and who's on your "most played" list!
Live streams are are great, but I'm really looking for stuff I can download/buy. [more inside]
Architectural people-figures in Austin, TX?
Where can I get plastic, unpainted architectural scale models of people (figures) in Austin, TX? Like these. HO scale preferred; O would be OK. [more inside]
Catch a transfer by the toe, lest it catches me...
Is this balance transfer offer Citibank sent me a good idea? There's always a catch, right? What's the catch? [more inside]
posted by andrewcilento at 4:00 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by andrewcilento at 4:00 PM PST - 24 comments
Who can build this app?
Got an idea for a great simple tablet app, know any companies that could develop it for me but let me keep the rights? [more inside]
You gotta run, run, run, run, run
Help a college student with a history of bad habits get healthy. [more inside]
who could possibly be against comparing effectiveness?
Evidence-based medicine/comparative effectiveness skeptics? [more inside]
posted by Ralston McTodd at 3:44 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by Ralston McTodd at 3:44 PM PST - 16 comments
How do I help my brother get out of an unhappy marriage?
How do I help my brother go from a problematic marriage to breaking it off and getting a divorce? [more inside]
Where can I rent (or possibly buy, if necessary) movies that aren't on Netflix?
My Netflix queue has a looooong list of movies that are currently unavailable. Netflix doesn't know when they'll become available, so I need a Plan B. Are there any internet sources I can check out?
I'd prefer not to hunt around video stores near me, or contact each individual movie's production company. [more inside]
Help Me and My Friends Catch Crabs
Me and a couple friends want to go crabbing in the San Francisco Bay area. We're looking for some tips to maximize our catch from people with first-hand crabbing experience. [more inside]
posted by thebergfather at 3:00 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by thebergfather at 3:00 PM PST - 15 comments
Looking for an advanced web calendar
A colleague is looking for a calendar to use on their training company's web site. They would like to pull from a PHP-driven database of their course outlines to display the course names on the appropriate dates in the calendar, with a link for each course listing on that date that would display the full course outline to the user when clicked. One or more courses could be offered on any given date. Is there a customizable product that you would recommend for the job, or are they looking at contracting someone to build this from scratch?
Why are radiators so complicated?!
Brrr! It's getting cold, and I'm getting tied up trying to research heaters... Hope me, AskMe! [more inside]
posted by benzo8 at 2:55 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by benzo8 at 2:55 PM PST - 12 comments
eFax Ripped Me Off, Mastercard Won't Help
Efax notified me that they'd billed me hundreds of dollars to auto-renew my totally sucky membership. I called and asked to cancel, and they said no problem, they'd cancel me and refund my credit card. Then....nothing. Repeat. Same result. Seems to be the scam where they hope X% of customers don't notice refund hasn't gone through. So....I disupted charge with Mastercard. And they refuse to do anything. [more inside]
I'm waiting for the inevitable typo to appear in the body text.
After previously having worked in an editing capacity for four years, I miss the experience of editing and what it does for me as a writer. I'm interested in opportunities and ideas for part-time paid or perhaps even volunteer opportunities in the Philadelphia area doing editing. [more inside]
I'm living in an angry breakup song. How do I press stop?
I'm living in an angry breakup song. How do I press stop? [more inside]
posted by neblina_matinal at 2:35 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by neblina_matinal at 2:35 PM PST - 21 comments
Forgotten Neighborhoods?
What are some famous (or infamous) neighborhoods that no longer exist? [more inside]
posted by empath at 2:11 PM PST - 75 comments
posted by empath at 2:11 PM PST - 75 comments
Surgery without friends again
Two weeks ago I asked about having surgery without anyone to accompany me. Based on the advice there and my reading elsewhere I thought I had a solution but it didn't work. [more inside]
How does Seroquel cause weight gain and/or diabetes?
Does Seroquel *really* cause diabetes and if so, how? [more inside]
posted by MuChao at 1:54 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by MuChao at 1:54 PM PST - 6 comments
How do I learn to sing?
I'd like to take singing lessons in Toronto. What is the best way to go about pursuing this interest? [more inside]
Help find porn for my wife?
My wife wants me to go and find us some porn to watch together. [more inside]
posted by WinnipegDragon at 1:29 PM PST - 35 comments
posted by WinnipegDragon at 1:29 PM PST - 35 comments
I need some advice about visiting my father in the hospital
My dad has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. We are not close. I'd like some level of closure but don't know what I want. [more inside]
posted by zerobyproxy at 1:22 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by zerobyproxy at 1:22 PM PST - 8 comments
What should I know to organize a successful fundraiser in the form of a race/fun run?
I first want to raise funds, but a close second is to raise awareness and increase name recognition for our organization and its mission around watershed protection. How do I do this effectively with this kind of event? [more inside]
Is my fiancée mourning the loss of being alone
Is my fiancée mourning the loss of being alone? If so, what can I do? [more inside]
posted by PonderousPursuit at 1:12 PM PST - 61 comments
posted by PonderousPursuit at 1:12 PM PST - 61 comments
How to repair a titanium ring?
Fiance's ring came apart. What's the best way to put it back together? [more inside]
posted by specialagentwebb at 12:41 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by specialagentwebb at 12:41 PM PST - 13 comments
Chilly Outside, Chiles Inside
What great dishes/recipes would you make part of a Mexican feast? [more inside]
posted by mcstayinskool at 12:39 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by mcstayinskool at 12:39 PM PST - 25 comments
custom transformer figurine
Im a big transformer fan and i was wondering if anyone makes custom transformer toys ... optimally (lol) id like ones made out of metal but platic would do even a 3d model i could transform and make it do stuff would be fun maybe sit on my desktop on my pc
and i dont mean repaints and newly made old toys i mean trans formers that i make up
88 Lines about 44 Books? Or something like that.
I'm looking for snippets of song lyrics that reference authors, books, or reading, and I'm looking for ones that can (more or less) stand on their own outside the context of the song. [more inside]
Do drugs affect taste?
I have recently started taking a low dose of Amitrypteline (40mg a day). I have noticed that some foods seem to taste different: Coffee is more bitter and orange juice tastes sharper. Is it the medication or my imagination? [more inside]
Office holiday activities
My office is having a potluck lunch next month to mark the holidays. We need some fun activities to get people in the spirit of the season. Difficulty: most of my dozen co-workers are middle-aged introverted engineer types. We’ll be joining a similar-sized business analyst team that is a little more outgoing. Some of the past years’ games include a photo contest, sweet tooth challenge (guessing contents of candy filled jars), charity raffle, secret santa, and yankee swaps. I like the idea of a photo contest with a funny topic where artistic merit is irrelevant.
posted by Dragonness at 11:53 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by Dragonness at 11:53 AM PST - 12 comments
What to read after The Magicians?
What book recommendations would you have for someone who really enjoyed Lev Grossman's The Magicians? [more inside]
posted by article at 11:49 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by article at 11:49 AM PST - 24 comments
French pronounciation
How do you pronounce 'Auteuil', as in Daniel Auteuil?
Can I still get Drambuie in the old style bottle in the US?
I have a relative who enjoys Drambuie but absolutely hates the bottle redesign from last year. Is there anywhere in the US where I can still buy it in the old style bottle? Ideally somewhere in the area between Detroit, Michigan and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania? I realize I can buy an empty bottle on eBay or what have you and present it as a "decanter" with a new bottle, but I'm hoping I can maybe find a place with a cache of the old style bottles.
What are some essential SP-12 / SP-1200 / MPC60 albums?
What do you recommend I check out as far as classic hip hop with heavy, layered sampling with the low-res sound of old Akai and EMU samplers? [more inside]
How should healthcare professionals act when they (or their loved ones) are patients?
Health-care workers of MeFi: how do you act around doctors when you or a family member is receiving care? [more inside]
Outsourcing basic desktop support
I'm looking for recommendations for outsourcing very basic desktop support to a call center for a mid-sized company. This would be approximately 50 calls per month, and we'd be able to supply a script for the ten or so issues we'd need to be handled (clearing browser cache, disabling pop up blockers, enabling cookies, etc). Phone support only, we already have an FAQ covering these topics. [more inside]
What's a good duet song for a child and adult?
What would be a good duet song for a young child and grown up to sing together? [more inside]
posted by lynnie-the-pooh at 10:36 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by lynnie-the-pooh at 10:36 AM PST - 10 comments
Cheap/free books for Sony Reader
I have a Sony Pocket Reader. My favorite thing about the internet is free stuff. My library checks out audio books to download and e-books for your computer but not devices. (fdr) if that means anything. I see free books for kindle on amazon. Will they work on my sony? The 100 year old books on Gutenberg work but I see getting old fast. I see NYC public library for $100/year. --tl;dr Help my find good stuff for my Pocket reader
posted by notned at 10:33 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by notned at 10:33 AM PST - 10 comments
Let there be light!
CluelessHomeownerFilter: How do I remove a fluorescent tube from a fixture? [more inside]
posted by philokalia at 10:30 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by philokalia at 10:30 AM PST - 10 comments
I'm finally ready to make my house a home...
I want my house to look like The Burrow or Monica's apartment. I just can't quite translate it to my own space, I need inspiration. Please give me your blogs on eclectic, quirky design. Especially ones for people with a DIY spirit and a non-existent budget. [more inside]
posted by TooFewShoes at 10:25 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by TooFewShoes at 10:25 AM PST - 15 comments
Driven crazy by lack of a printer driver.
I bought a new computer (stalkers may check out my previous 'asks') running 64 bit windows 7, and I'd like it to connect to my HP 6840 wireless printer; that is, I need an appropriate driver. HP's website says that windows 7, has the driver built in and all I have to do is connect the printer via usb cable and stand back. Well, I tried that and several other things but my Windows 7 home, even after running update, has no driver for my printer (which it correctly identifies). HP tech support is of no help, merely repeating the same advice as the web sites I've already seen. I know such a driver exists because other people have solved this problem. How can I get it?
posted by Obscure Reference at 9:59 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by Obscure Reference at 9:59 AM PST - 7 comments
Why won't my lightbox gallery show the third image?
Why won't my lightbox gallery show the third image? [more inside]
Does intelligence work impact international travel?
Does working in US intelligence or for private firms closely integrated with US intelligence impact future international employment or citizenship? [more inside]
Which kind of doctor should I see for a possible mouth infection?
Which doctor should I go to if I think I have an infection in my mouth: a dentist or a physician? [more inside]
posted by ocherdraco at 9:21 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by ocherdraco at 9:21 AM PST - 10 comments
Hey! Let's hook up?
I want to initiate a causal hook up with a newly single friend. How? [more inside]
Guidelines for disclosure of depression?
Depression filter: At what point (if any) is it appropriate to share with specific family/friends incidents of depression / suicide ideation in my past? [more inside]
On-call rotation phone service
I work on a group of 11 developers. Our operations folks work 24/7, and occasionally servers go down or things break and a developer needs to be on-call to support these things. We have an 800 number that forwards to the on-call engineer's cell phone (rotated weekly semi-predictably) and has a centralized voicemail for missed calls. Unfortunately, our current service is a pain to configure and only supports a maximum of 10 forwarding numbers. Do you guys know of any services out there that would do something like what we're doing? I'm not sure what we're paying now, but it's probably under $100 a month.
Please help me find a new bath mat
This should be easy but for some reason it’s difficult. I need a new bathmat and toilet seat cover for my bathroom. I bought my current set from Zellers three years ago and they’re already wrecked, so I’m looking to buy something that will stand up better this time. [more inside]
Point me to the part of the internets where I should be learning Swedish
SvenskaFilter: Help me learn basic Swedish in 2 months! [more inside]
posted by mokudekiru at 8:41 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by mokudekiru at 8:41 AM PST - 12 comments
How to get over guilt at not breastfeeding?
They say breast is best, but... after 8+ weeks of constant pain and struggling, I don't know what to do. Breastfeeding isn't working for us, but I'm strangely conflicted about giving it up. How do I reconcile these things? [more inside]
Font Mug Shots
I use various label applications that do not show a true image of the installed fonts in the drop down list. Is there a macro or procedure in Word to print all the installed fonts AND include the name of the font?
My son wants to BestSell for BestBuy
My 15 year old tech-geek son decided that his dream part-time job is to work as a sales clerk at Best Buy. Do you have any tips for helping him land the job? [more inside]
posted by angiep at 8:04 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by angiep at 8:04 AM PST - 19 comments
Why am I so cold?
Why are my hands so cold? More importantly, what can I do to fix it? [more inside]
Sitting home at night is slowly killing me!
How can I find stuff to do instead of staring blankly at the computer at night? (special snowflake details inside) [more inside]
How can a debt free mid-20s couple be smart about their money?
My wife and I are mid-20s, debt free and aren't sure what to do with our savings (we do not want to purchase real estate yet). How can we find out more about being smart with our money? [more inside]
posted by Nelsormensch at 7:34 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by Nelsormensch at 7:34 AM PST - 15 comments
Help me find a good vitamin?
My doctor wants me to take a multivitamin for my slight anemia. Help me pick one please? [more inside]
You are Money (clip)!
Money Clips - what should one look for in this device? [more inside]
Can I knit elected officials (and possibly sell them)?
Would I be putting myself at risk, legally, were I to knit elected officials in jest and sell them on Etsy? I wouldn't be doing anything distasteful or slandering, but merely making stuffed figurines of them, no more offensive than your typical political cartoon's caricature. I know there is a ton of Obama, Bush, Palin and Clinton merchandise out there that doesn't get much legal attention, but I'm thinking about also knitting famous governors and representatives, and perhaps former elected officials as well. Failing that, what about selling or giving away the patterns for free? I'm more interested in doing this as a design project than making a profit, but I'd like to sell them both to subsidize the hobby, and let people who want a plushie have one.
posted by mccarty.tim at 6:46 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by mccarty.tim at 6:46 AM PST - 13 comments
Mom's been disabled on Facebook... now what?
Facebook disabled my mom's profile and won't re-enable it. Now what? [more inside]
posted by laze at 6:34 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by laze at 6:34 AM PST - 17 comments
Site to trade one-on-one tutoring?
Where can I go to trade one-on-one in-person tutoring? For instance, I live in Brooklyn and could teach c++ and computer vision, but I want to learn CakePHP and Autotools. Where can I make this trade? [more inside]
Could I have a food allergy, intolerance or both?
Could I have a food allergy, an intolerance, both or neither? Special snowflake diet/symptoms info inside. [more inside]
posted by greenfelttip at 5:27 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by greenfelttip at 5:27 AM PST - 23 comments
To high-res or not to high-res?
I'm just about to buy a Macbook Pro 15-inch 2.53Ghz. I'v got some worries about whether or not to add the 'high-res' screen option. Two questions: (1) Will these 1680x1050 screens be the standard for 15-inch MBPs in future? (2) If you have one, what are your experiences/advice? [more inside]
posted by freud at 5:17 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by freud at 5:17 AM PST - 18 comments
What's the best platform for building a niche stackoverflow-type site?
What's the best platform for building a niche stackoverflow-type site? In the running: Coordino, Shapado, OSQA [more inside]
How to enumerate paths through a graph?
What's the right way to find all unique paths through a directed graph (using PHP)? [more inside]
posted by gribbly at 12:46 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by gribbly at 12:46 AM PST - 6 comments
The girl with the red napkin.
Long shot. Can anyone identify a naturalistic painting of two women, a man, and a cat in a public house sort of place? [more inside]
November 16
Help me find this dress!
I am looking to identify this dress from the 1930s/40s so I can find a similar type today for my mother. Ideally it should be cotton and available in a size large, as my mother is not partial to synthetics and she is not a fan of tight clothing in the way I am. :P [more inside]
loinclothed drummer on a fourwheeler is taunting me
Help with music video/artist identification... [more inside]
posted by Bohemia Mountain at 10:22 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by Bohemia Mountain at 10:22 PM PST - 2 comments
Should my baby go through a full body scan?
I will be travelling with my 20 month old son next week. Should I take him through the full body scanner, or request alternative screening? I'd love answers from anyone with particular expertise in this area. [more inside]
posted by lexicakes at 10:14 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by lexicakes at 10:14 PM PST - 22 comments
Regular expression book with problems?
Looking for a book / website to teach regular expressions via problems. [more inside]
posted by bindasj at 9:45 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by bindasj at 9:45 PM PST - 8 comments
Cooking ideas using formulas, not recipes
Cooking by formula rather than recipe? [more inside]
Where can I find tins/boxes that will fit in Priority large boxes?
Christmas giftbaskets: I'm looking for baskets/tins that will fit into USPS large priority flat rate boxes that measure 12" x 12" x 5-1/2". [more inside]
iPhone virtual radio announcer app?
Is there an iPhone app that acts like a virtual radio DJ, announcing artists and songs as they play? [more inside]
posted by starvingartist at 8:36 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by starvingartist at 8:36 PM PST - 8 comments
Cat dental cleaning - do I stop giving him water?
Do I give my cat water the night before a dental cleaning? [more inside]
Two Years to a Less Stressed You!
Let's say someone wanted to go a community college and take a 2-year/certificate program of some sort with the end goal being to get a very stable, well-paying job... what would be their best bet? [more inside]
Teach me about Jazz!
Help me get into (and navigate) the world of Jazz. [more inside]
Sprechen Sie Deutsch?
In Germany, the film "Times Square" carries the subtitle "... ihr könnt uns alle 'mal!!" What does that mean?
posted by Devoidoid at 7:50 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Devoidoid at 7:50 PM PST - 7 comments
Burp burp.
I have a difficulty burping which started several days ago and last night, it became worst and I ended up not being able to sleep until 3AM. What could be wrong? I still feel it- it is not really that painful but it is uncomfortable. I feel bloated at the same time, and I feel as if food are stuck in my throat or something and I feel like am being choked. I do not smoke, I drink very rarely. Please help me.
How do I express an compelling argument to attend Ole Miss Law School?
How do I express an compelling argument to attend Ole Miss Law School? [more inside]
How do I help a friend whose son attempted suicide?
An old friend of mine's 18 year old son just attempted to kill himself with a shotgun blast to the head. [more inside]
Yankees Pinstripe Fabric
Where can I purchase Yankee pinstripe cotton or cotton/poly fabric by mail? I don't want the team logo on it; don't want fleece; just want to purchase navy and white pinstripe fabric like on this jersey to make curtains in my husband's "Yankee room". Thanks Mefites!
What to do in NZ?
We'll be spending a week in New Zealand in early February, flying in and out of Auckland. (This is tacked onto a trip to see friends in Tasmania). There's two of us, plus our will-be 18 month old. We like child-friendly museums, interesting historical sites, good vegetarian food, moderate-level day hikes, and most everything else that comes with traveling. [more inside]
posted by buttercup at 7:03 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by buttercup at 7:03 PM PST - 11 comments
RRRRRRAAAAAID!
Please help me leave my six-legged roommates behind. [more inside]
How to stop being a worrywart?
How do I stop worrying? [more inside]
Winter boots for freaky feet?
Winter is coming fast, and I have two freaky feet that are making it difficult to figure out how to boot up. [more inside]
posted by L'Estrange Fruit at 6:41 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by L'Estrange Fruit at 6:41 PM PST - 9 comments
My life, it's in your hands.
Help me decide what I want to do with my life, and what degree I need in order to get there. Are there any jobs in the design field that don't necessarily require you to design things? [more inside]
help me breathe in public
i have social anxiety with my sweetie when we're out in public at crowded events because of past baggage. looking for some tips (more inside). [more inside]
Better late than never? Or just never?
Should I return possibly valuable stuff to ex - decades later? If so, how? [more inside]
What to do in Beijing?
I have 8 hours in Beijing. What should I do? [more inside]
posted by xorowo at 5:41 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by xorowo at 5:41 PM PST - 10 comments
America: An Australian Proxy?
How can I register for an American onine service while living in Australia? [more inside]
"Soylent Green is people, but we're really okay with that."
Could a society possibly sustain itself solely on a culture of systematized cannibalism? [more inside]
Goodbye, sugar.
Help a baking fiend cut out refined sugar. [more inside]
What are must-see movies for photographers?
What are must-see movies for photographers?
As a photographer I am constantly on the lookout for inspiration. Recently I saw High Art, and was deeply moved by the way the movie conveyed a way of seeing, which I feel is now available as a direction for myself. [more inside]
posted by andreinla at 4:46 PM PST - 32 comments
posted by andreinla at 4:46 PM PST - 32 comments
Tips for Surviving Hospital Call Shifts?
How do you survive 30 hour call shifts on a busy general internal medicine ward? [more inside]
Pizza Dough Variations
What else can I make with pizza dough? I've tried pizza, focaccia, and pita bread. I can get it at a cheap price, so I want to use it in every way possible.
Electroswing me!
I've started really getting into Caravan Palace. [a] What else should I be listening to? (Last.fm has a very few good suggestions, but quickly degenerates into rap, R&B or other blandness) [b] Where in London (UK) can I go to dance to this stuff? [more inside]
posted by metaBugs at 4:31 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by metaBugs at 4:31 PM PST - 6 comments
Interviewing Etiquette
Do you always have to follow up after a job interview? I do not have the interviewers email address. [more inside]
Delicious Tex-Mex Queso
Is it dangerous to ingest a small amount of another person's blood?
Is it dangerous to ingest a small amount of another person's blood? [more inside]
all your internets are belong to us [firesheep users]
How can I take advantage of free internet at a hotel and/or cafe during the post-firesheep apocalypse? [more inside]
posted by ChefJoAnna at 3:31 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by ChefJoAnna at 3:31 PM PST - 11 comments
Similarities between two different things?
Give me an idea of two very different things, that I could show similarities between -- that relate to me. [more inside]
posted by ptsampras14 at 3:16 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by ptsampras14 at 3:16 PM PST - 12 comments
What should I give a friend and her husband as a very late wedding gift?
What should I give a friend and her husband as a very late wedding gift? [more inside]
posted by socialdrinker at 2:48 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by socialdrinker at 2:48 PM PST - 14 comments
Will my employer pay me for a new website?
My employer's website is horrible. I've often thought of trying to make it better (even my minimal skills would be better than it is now). What's the best way to go about this, and what are the odds my company would give me a bonus/payment for doing this? [more inside]
Can I fix my camera in time?
Where can I get a new screen for my Canon Sd1000 digital camera? Is it possible to get one by next monday? [more inside]
posted by wayland at 2:20 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by wayland at 2:20 PM PST - 5 comments
Or failing that, a time portal to 2005 and $100 or so in appropriately dated bills...
Does anyone make a thumb drive that plays MP3s? [more inside]
posted by 256 at 2:17 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by 256 at 2:17 PM PST - 24 comments
I thought that sort of thing was just between the two of us...
My girlfriend of a significant amount of time posted a naked picture of herself online without ever talking to me about it... am I wrong to be bothered by this? [more inside]
Where can a girl go to see some fetuses in jars?
Where can I go to see fetuses in jars?
I really like seeing fetuses in jars. I find them fascinating. I have seen the ones at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago and also some fantastic deformed fetuses at the anatomy lab at my university.
I want to see more fetuses in jars! All kinds of fetuses! What are some other places where I can go to see fetuses in jars? I do a bit of traveling so even places outside of the US would great too.
Thanks!
Red Ring of Boredom
What are your favorite audio podcasts focused on the Xbox 360? [more inside]
Forwarding SMS texts
Is it possible to forward SMS texts from my iPhone to another cell phone or to my email? [more inside]
posted by hotchocolate at 1:46 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by hotchocolate at 1:46 PM PST - 7 comments
Winter post-swimwear
Point me to the ideal winter post-swim wear! [more inside]
i'm my own jewish mother
Looking for a special snowflake to-do/calendar type thing. [more inside]
posted by kidsleepy at 1:38 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by kidsleepy at 1:38 PM PST - 7 comments
Help me label my outgoing messages in Gmail. Please?
How do I label my outgoing messages in Gmail? [more inside]
posted by ajr at 1:33 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by ajr at 1:33 PM PST - 10 comments
What is the best way to get a Vintage Mobile Phone up and running again?
A friend of mine has an old vintage phone the same as this one here. My limited knowledge leads me to believe that because it was an old analogue phone there is no chance of getting it working again in it's current form. It's in very good condition and we were thinking if it was possible to take the "guts" out of a cheap new phone and put them inside the handset part of the old phone. We only really want to use it for novelty value but neither of us really have a clue how we would match up the keys/screen/antenna or even how to open up the older handset as there are no obvious screws to undo. If anyone could shed any light on if this is possible & how to do it we would very much appreciate it.
Cheers
Stress-free family vacation
Where to vacation with three generations of family near Houston, TX? [more inside]
Do you know of any counseling services at Overlook Hospital in NJ?
Does anyone have any experience with Overlook Hospital in Summit, NJ, specific to family support/counseling (family of a patient, that is)? [more inside]
More choo-choos please.
What can I do as a regular citizen to promote passenger train travel in the United States? [more inside]
posted by bristolcat at 12:54 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by bristolcat at 12:54 PM PST - 11 comments
How can I reduce the time to clear bruising and swelling?
What techniques, practices, and over the counter items are useful in reducing the time to clear bruising and, to a lesser extent, swelling? [more inside]
posted by adipocere at 12:48 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by adipocere at 12:48 PM PST - 16 comments
Decent priced cooked chicken breast in NYC?
Decent priced cooked chicken breast in NYC? [more inside]
Looking for an online music service...
Is there a music search service that showcases artists and genres, with links to all the places you can download their music (including individual labels and/or artists) and for how much -- like Kayak.com, but for music instead of travel? I'm no programmer, but somebody needs to be doing this. Does anybody know of anything like this, either current or in development? What does it take to get something like this started? Like so many others, I am missing Amie Street. Emusic, itunes and Amazon do not provide the same level of music discovery and bargain hunting. There is a gap that needs to be filled here.
posted by zagyzebra at 12:12 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by zagyzebra at 12:12 PM PST - 11 comments
XML Help
I'm sort of stuck on trying to use an XML document to define the SRC properties for images... [more inside]
Fictional Characters Who Need Therapy
Asking for a friend: fictional characters in need of therapy. [more inside]
'm looking for thin sheets of rigid material that have a regular pattern of holes in them.
I'm looking for thin sheets of rigid material that have a regular pattern of holes in them. So, a sheet of opaque plastic with ben-day dots drilled out of it for use in a fluorescent light fixture would be great. Any ideas? Search terms? The material the sheets are made of is unimportant, as is the size and placement of the dots.
posted by dirtdirt at 11:41 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by dirtdirt at 11:41 AM PST - 13 comments
Chronology of history
On November 8, 1940 was Munich Germany bombed by the RAF. [more inside]
posted by clavdivs at 11:25 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by clavdivs at 11:25 AM PST - 14 comments
...who had a little curl...
I've got naturally curly (bordering on frizzy) shoulder-length hair that I generally don't style at all...I just wash and go. But now I'm thinking about getting some hot rollers. [more inside]
He's eating himself.
How do I stop my dog from chewing a way at his paws??? [more inside]
posted by xbeautychicx at 10:58 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by xbeautychicx at 10:58 AM PST - 25 comments
Antidote for an ossified soul
How to bounce back after extended time in a badly-fitting job? [more inside]
Keyboard Tray Recommendations?
Recommend an awesomely adjustable keyboard slide/tray for my obnoxiously thick Expedit desk? [more inside]
posted by Alterscape at 10:35 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by Alterscape at 10:35 AM PST - 2 comments
Should I buy a potentially noisy house when I hate noise?
Should I go through with this house purchase? I'm worried about the noise from next door. [more inside]
How to record digitally broadcast television
What's the best way to record antenna-based broadcast TV? [more inside]
posted by mrgrimm at 10:32 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by mrgrimm at 10:32 AM PST - 11 comments
Want a pre-lit tree that is pretty and not expensive.
Can you help me find a pre-lit tree that doesn't look hideous and won't bust the budget? [more inside]
posted by bfranklin at 10:26 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by bfranklin at 10:26 AM PST - 6 comments
Helping a kid who does not help himself
Helping a kid who does not help himself. [more inside]
posted by ClaudiaCenter at 10:10 AM PST - 27 comments
posted by ClaudiaCenter at 10:10 AM PST - 27 comments
How much should I charge for trumpet lessons?
How much should I charge for trumpet lessons? [more inside]
posted by kthxbi at 10:07 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by kthxbi at 10:07 AM PST - 10 comments
Driving less than 12 hours will be a big improvement
Looking for MD/DE/NJ beaches with an Outer Banks vibe. [more inside]
Best Sled ride in LA
Where to sled in SoCal? [more inside]
What cool things can I do with a spare, jailbroken iphone 3g? (wifi service only)
What cool things can I do with a spare, jailbroken iphone 3g? (wifi service only) [more inside]
A "Random Generator" Construction Kit
I'd like to build one of those simple Random Generators that pulls elements from a database and plugs them into a Mad Libs-like structure. Something along the lines of They Fight Crime or any of the online random story generators out there. I work with HTML and CSS every day, and I have some "copy 'n' paste 'n' tweak" experience with JQuery, but I don't really know where to begin building this thing. Any help? [more inside]
Training for a new career in IT
I'm ready for a career change and I've always wanted to work in IT. What would you recommend? [more inside]
your head will collapse but there's nothing in it
I'm suddenly very interested in stories, novels, films, music, poems, and comics/graphic narratives that take insanity, altered states of consciousness, and/or terminal illness as a primary theme. My general preference is for science fiction and speculative fiction, but suggestions from other genres would be very good as well. [more inside]
Burglarproofing for renters?
What are the most cost-effective ways to burglar-proof a rented apartment? [more inside]
I am so sorry you had to go this way.
Advice and tips for dealing with what, for me, was a jarring event (trigger: sorry animal lovers). [more inside]
How much will an ounce of gold be this time next year?
Will gold and/or silver be 'cheap' again anytime soon? [more inside]
posted by From Bklyn at 9:05 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by From Bklyn at 9:05 AM PST - 24 comments
Buying Boots and a parka in Northern Alberta (Canada.) Where to look?
Buying Boots and a parka in Northern Alberta (Canada.) Where to look? The post title says it all.
I'm buying boots and a parka in Northern Alberta (Canada.) I'm only a couple hours north of Edmonton and can go there if necessary, but ordering online is also something I'd consider.
I plan to be spending a decent amount of time outside and want to get gear that will keep me warm, and last for years to come.
What are the quality names? Where is a good place to look?
posted by Stagger Lee at 9:04 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by Stagger Lee at 9:04 AM PST - 20 comments
Broken and panicking!
Is there any hope for my broken USB stick? [more inside]
Is my, er, pubic hair style socially acceptable?
I'm about to sleep with a new boy. Do I need to worry about my pubic hair situation? (NSFW probably) [more inside]
This test is more important than the SAT.
Where can I get free STD-testing done in the Netherlands or the UK? [more inside]
How can I handle my shame about having herpes?
I have herpes. I am convinced that no one will ever want me again. Please help me deal with this. [more inside]
Cooking for Dumbasses
Recommend me some quick, effortless ways to spruce up quick meals when I don't feel like consciously cooking. Techniques for pasta and rice, or suggestions for other things I could whip out quickly. [more inside]
OK to trash old checks?
How to dispose of old canceled checks? Can't shred 'em or burn 'em. [more inside]
What does this Japanese inscription mean?
My son has been given what he's been told is a decorative fuchi (collar) from a katana. It has some Japanese characters inscribed on it, and he's desperate to find out what it means - he has been told it's a name, but we have no way of knowing.
Here are a couple of pictures.
Any ideas? Hopefully it doesn't translate as 'Happy Toy Company'. Thanks all.
posted by reynir at 8:33 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by reynir at 8:33 AM PST - 8 comments
Reference Sheets of "The Tick"
Where can I find reference sheets of the Tick? [more inside]
Video birthday card advice
Planning on making a "video birthday card" for my BF's 30th - looking for input on how to get the best possible final product. [more inside]
How do I sell a white elephant (table)?
My husband came into our relationship with a very expensive Stickley (not antique) dining table. It doesn't match any of our furniture, it's too big for our space, and it also comes with some bad memories from his previous marriage. We'd love to sell it, but can't seem to find a buyer. We've had no bites on Craigslist (other than scammers), no luck with an estate sales company, and when I check completed listings on eBay, I see that similar tables don't sell, new or used. What are we missing? [more inside]
posted by Mchelly at 8:06 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by Mchelly at 8:06 AM PST - 16 comments
how to make a water container with todays news?
I need to make a vessel that will hold half gallon of water, and will not leak for at least 1 hour.
The catch? I can only use 1 newspaper, 1 pound flour, 1 tablespoon of salt.
It has to be ready for tomorrow. I can use my oven to bake it or dry it, so it has to fit in my oven. These are the "only" limitations. Any ideas?
posted by uauage at 7:54 AM PST - 28 comments
posted by uauage at 7:54 AM PST - 28 comments
Beatles Noob needs help.
Beatles Noob question - In light of the Beatles catalog being released on iTunes today I figure now is as good a time as any to start listening.
What's the best album to start with?
Help me transport a pie on Thanksgiving!
A Portable Thanksgiving: Help me figure out how to transport a pie on an airplane! [more inside]
posted by unexpected at 7:45 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by unexpected at 7:45 AM PST - 17 comments
I'd like to... ah... go go on a whiskey tour, help!
I'm looking for an exhaustive list of Kentucky Bourbon Distilleries that are open to the public. Are there more out there than the Kentucky Bourbon Trail? [more inside]
posted by pipco at 7:09 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by pipco at 7:09 AM PST - 9 comments
looking for free directory assistance
Since Googs 411 shut down I am looking for a replacement. Any Ideas from the hive? I am looking for free directory assistance that I can use with my cell phone.
What do you mean you can't read .wtf files?
I need a CAD file viewer that can view as many CAD file types as possible. [more inside]
If it ain't broke, don't fix it
What are some famous examples of, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it?" [more inside]
posted by I'm Doing the Dishes at 5:53 AM PST - 53 comments
posted by I'm Doing the Dishes at 5:53 AM PST - 53 comments
I have tottaly not forgotten about this until the last minute
GiftFilter: I need ideas for a gift that will be bought on-line and reliably delivered to Manchester, UK by next week. [more inside]
Likert nightmares
Likert scale survey with 3 matrices, each examining a different factor by asking 8 questions to be ranked. I have the 110 responses I wanted, broken down by some demographics. Now what? [more inside]
Bad Sector? Huh?
I have some brand new DVDs and when I try to rip them (for LEGAL use, I OWN them) I keep getting told they ALL have bad sectors. What to do? [more inside]
Do you know this film about goblins/aliens?
I'm trying to identify a scary TV programme/film I saw as a child with goblins/aliens. Possibly Australian. [more inside]
posted by distorte at 4:06 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by distorte at 4:06 AM PST - 3 comments
Recommend a simple way to track different referral clickthroughs to a page I don't own?
Is there an easy, free way for me to track click referrals to a page I don't own? I know bit.ly shows this information but only aggregate data. I need to be able to set multiple redirect links and get unique clickthrough data for each of them. Full explanation inside. [more inside]
posted by skylar at 4:03 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by skylar at 4:03 AM PST - 3 comments
Preventing bag theft during TSA inspection
Help me keep my bags from being stolen during the TSA security check. [more inside]
posted by bchaplin at 2:50 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by bchaplin at 2:50 AM PST - 24 comments
Pie for Breakfast in Vermont!
"And in Vermont, a Yankee is somebody who eats pie for breakfast." Can you really eat pie for breakfast in Vermont? If so, please help make this dream a reality! Request for restaurant & nearby place to stay. [more inside]
posted by mosessis at 2:35 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by mosessis at 2:35 AM PST - 25 comments
International meet up wedding gift
My husband and I are going to Paris this weekend to meet up with my very good friend who just got married Sunday. (Yes it is their honeymoon, no we're not crashing it just meeting up with them for a day) I'd like to give them some sort of wedding gift, what can we get/do for them? [more inside]
November 15
Being better in teaching
I want to make this short and excuse my uneasy temperment.
I'm in Korea teaching English. Teaching for almost a month to be exact. No background in teaching nor attending a seminar for ESL teaching. It's very hard since I'm doing this in the middle of the last school semester.
I don't know what to do to be honest. I speak Korean and this is a menace. They have huge expectations about me as I can speak both languages.
I need to improve my teaching skills overall ASAP. But what to do?
Why does red fade so easily outdoors?
On signs and other media shown outdoors, why does the color red seem to fade the fastest? [more inside]
posted by Hither at 10:44 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Hither at 10:44 PM PST - 7 comments
If you hadn't sent me after that snipe, I would've had plenty of time to put better slides together.
Should I tell my professor that I'm pretty sure he gave me an incorrect reference, which cost me a good deal of preparation time on an assignment, or is this the kind of thing I'm expected to be able to deal with easily? [more inside]
posted by yomimono at 8:45 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by yomimono at 8:45 PM PST - 22 comments
MSWord shortcut madness! Cmd+V won't paste.
Why is cmd+V bringing up the insert hyperlink dialogue, rather than pasting in Word? [more inside]
freegeek geeksquad pls help me solve the mystery accept the mystery
I have a Sony VPL-PX40 and a Sony VPL-PX41. How can I open them up to swap the lenses? [more inside]
Ex and "best friend" won't talk to me anymore, why?
Why won't my ex talk to me? And how can I be okay with this? Give me
insight based on your experience. [more inside]
Summer in Scandinavia
I want to spend my summer exploring Europe, through some combination of hitchhiking, walking, public transportation, couchsurfing, camping, and hostels. What should I know? How can I finance this trip? [more inside]
I'm ready to drink the Kool-Aid
I just caught the documentary Dig! and though I'm pretty familiar with the Dandy Warhols, I've never really gotten into the Brian Jonestown Massacre. So, what's a good introduction to BJM that will keep me coming back for more?
posted by El_Marto at 7:13 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by El_Marto at 7:13 PM PST - 13 comments
help me be a better nerd!
I'm going to school for information science next fall, and will likely only be working part-time until then. I'm bored. What should I do to give myself a head start? [more inside]
posted by alphasunhat at 7:02 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by alphasunhat at 7:02 PM PST - 14 comments
My Parents are Talking about Divorce after 47 Years
My parents are pushing 70 and have been married for almost 50 years, and now they're talking about divorce. How can my siblings and I help? [more inside]
Can I scrap the old cable TV lines at my house?
Can I scrap the old cable TV lines at my house? [more inside]
posted by Nabubrush at 6:14 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Nabubrush at 6:14 PM PST - 8 comments
The Original Soma
That's what I want
JobFilter: Interview jitters... do I ask or do they offer? [more inside]
posted by I_Love_Bananas at 6:03 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by I_Love_Bananas at 6:03 PM PST - 13 comments
Does a quiet FW800 disk array exist?
What are your recommendations for a quiet, reliable, FW800 RAID array for home use? [more inside]
Prequisites for Physician Assistant Programs: Community College, or University?
Prequisites for Physician Assistant Programs: Community College, or University? [more inside]
Should I quit my job to live abroad with my girlfriend who will be working on getting her PhD?
My girlfriend's company has offered to pay for her PhD. However, for one reason or another, they would like her to get it abroad (outside of the US). Should she accept? Details inside. [more inside]
What a wreck! No-fault state = no rights for basic compensation?
Help me make sense of no-fault state car insurance shenanigans! Covered person's insurance company not really proactive or informative. Other driver's insurance company dragging heels and giving the run-around.. [more inside]
posted by loquat at 5:29 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by loquat at 5:29 PM PST - 3 comments
How much does it cost to rent/operate a plane as a private pilot compared to flying on a standard commercial ticket
How much does it cost to rent/operate a plane as a private pilot compared to flying on a standard commercial ticket? [more inside]
posted by willnot at 4:57 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by willnot at 4:57 PM PST - 14 comments
List of famous authors-muses?
Can you help me compile a list of authors/muses? I am stuck after Dante-Beatrice, Petrarch-Laura, Henry-June, Kerouac-Cassady.
Thank you!
Why buy when you can rent?
I'm kind of clueless about condos. Help? [more inside]
Please help fix this hypocondriac
Well, it's time I admit it. I'm a hypochondriac, have been for a long time, and it's finally starting to affect my life, finances, and relationships with friends and family. How do I deal with this? [more inside]
21-year friendship on the rocks
A friend of 20+ years and I are having relationships issues and I'm unsure of how to proceed. I need advice. [more inside]
Bead stuck in headphone jack
How can I remove something lodged in an iPod headphone jack? [more inside]
.htaccess redirects
.htaccess redirects : how many is too many? [more inside]
posted by crunchland at 3:51 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by crunchland at 3:51 PM PST - 6 comments
Most difficult songs to sing along with?
What are some of the most difficult songs to sing? I love to sing (especially in the car) and would like to refine my vocal technique. I can't afford vocal lessons, so I'm looking for challenging songs that will give me a great vocal work out. [more inside]
I don't want to give up on people or myself: how do you deal with persistent impermanence?
After 15 years of disappointing dating, how do I hold on to my optimism and avoid apathy in my relations with others? [more inside]
posted by everydayanewday at 3:17 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by everydayanewday at 3:17 PM PST - 17 comments
Too late to figure out sex at 45?
Is it possible to learn the things you should have learned when you were an adolescent when that time is long in the past? [more inside]
Re-lensing cheapo eBay glasses?
The internet has solved the problem of cheap glasses + lenses bought together. How about putting lenses in glasses? [more inside]
Addicted to "tests" and analyzing my relationships
I'm an over-thinking Metafite,..will this mess up my love life? [more inside]
posted by hellameangirl at 3:11 PM PST - 38 comments
posted by hellameangirl at 3:11 PM PST - 38 comments
I wouldn't join any club that would have me as a member. So maybe I'll start one.
What's currently the best plug-in (paid or free) for setting up/moderating a membership-based level to an already existing web site? I'm not a programmer, so preferably something that's relatively easy to set up, looks good to the eye, is easy to navigate and offers nice customizing options. I'm using Wordpress right now, so one that works with wp would be *most* awesome. Oh, and I'm on a Mac. Thanks!!! :)
Help Me Make My Mom Cry Happy Tears
Looking for an old children's book from the 1940's, about some kids who buy magic star-shaped cookies that, when thrown into the sky, provide a stairway to another world. Ring any bells? [more inside]
posted by np312 at 3:01 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by np312 at 3:01 PM PST - 4 comments
How to retrieve data from an external hard drive, when it was the enclosure that went bad?
How to rescue data from two SATA drives housed in an external hard drive, where the drives seem to be OK - it was the enclosure that died? [more inside]
posted by gemmy at 2:58 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by gemmy at 2:58 PM PST - 10 comments
Structuring a lot of pages with little mess
New intranet, new information architecture. How to represent and publish an entire organisational structure without resorting to a massive branching tree of pages? [more inside]
posted by Dandeson Coates, Sec'y at 2:51 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by Dandeson Coates, Sec'y at 2:51 PM PST - 3 comments
What was the frakking plan?
Bet settling filter Re: Battlestar Galatica and the idea that the Cylons had a plan. [more inside]
posted by nomadicink at 2:51 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by nomadicink at 2:51 PM PST - 18 comments
Boyfriend at conference; what to get him?
Fun treats for a boyfriend attending a weekend-long conference? [more inside]
What was this fashion dateness timeline?
There was this fashion-datedness timeline... [more inside]
posted by Joe Beese at 2:18 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by Joe Beese at 2:18 PM PST - 2 comments
No, dear, I'm not filling out an OK Cupid ad for you.
How can I figure out my boyfriend's favorite books without directly asking him -- or at least letting him know what I'm up to? [more inside]
Help me teach him to fish - er - Flash.
I've been volunteered to teach an artist at another one of our locations Flash tomorrow. I'm self-taught, and not a teacher. How can I ensure he leaves here with a little bit of knowledge? [more inside]
posted by ladygypsy at 2:09 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by ladygypsy at 2:09 PM PST - 4 comments
Is there a web site that can help me analyze my diet?
Is there an online nutrition calculator that will let me input what I'm eating and provide an analysis? [more inside]
Will the BSG Boardgame work with seven players?
Will the Battlestar Galactica boardgame (no expansions) still work OK with seven people? I have a clued-up bunch of tastefully nerdy friends who've never played it before, but there are seven of us (the game says it's for '3-6').
Will this present problems? Are there any rules hacks we should introduce?
posted by Sebmojo at 1:48 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Sebmojo at 1:48 PM PST - 8 comments
Pacifier Weaning made a Cranky baby
We weaned our 6 month old from his pacifier 5 days ago. He won't nap and has a very hard time getting to sleep in general. He used to be so easy, I'm dumbfounded. Ideas? [more inside]
Kichern in der deutschen?
For his birthday, my dad wants DVDs of German films/TV series. But they can't be grim or weird. German comedies are the safest bet. Do those exist? [more inside]
References for a retail job
Recent college graduate applying for various menial retail jobs. No relevant experience. Who can I list as a reference? [more inside]
Brand of underwear in photo?
What brand of underwear are in this photo?
Apologies for annoying page. Free temporary image hosting..
How Can *I* Do This?
Bike-fitting in Chicago?
I am looking for the best place in Chicago to be fit (measured) for a bicycle. [more inside]
posted by facetious at 12:57 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by facetious at 12:57 PM PST - 8 comments
What are the most classic, hilarious, cult-status non-English films?
What are the most classic, hilarious, cult-status non-English films? [more inside]
Help me get over financial paralysis.
I'm married, in my mid 30s, with one dependent. My family desperately needs to get a financial plan and I've got a great recommendation for a financial advisor but I can't get myself to make the appointment. [more inside]
Medical Ethics of Self-Referrals
Medical Ethics question regarding physician at hospital referring patient to physician's own private practice. [more inside]
No Smoking
The smoking devil is working me. Why now? What to do? [more inside]
Clean Laundry Cat Hair Pills Prevention 101
There's a lot of this going on in my apartment. What can I do to prevent my towels and cotton shirts from coming out of the dryer covered with cat-hair pills? [more inside]
Please help me learn how to actually relax during relaxing time.
Please help me learn how to actually relax during relaxing time. [more inside]
Help me, I'm melllltiiiing!
I don't like being wet! Please give me your rain hacks! [more inside]
posted by pointystick at 11:58 AM PST - 31 comments
posted by pointystick at 11:58 AM PST - 31 comments
Learning to play acoustic guitar: Should I wean myself off looking at the strings/fretboard while practising chords, or will this naturally come later?
Learning to play acoustic guitar: Should I wean myself off looking at the strings/fretboard while practising chords, or will this naturally come later? [more inside]
posted by cranberrymonger at 11:35 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by cranberrymonger at 11:35 AM PST - 19 comments
Did I marry Dorian Gray?
My 50-year old husband has no grey hair. None. Has he discovered the Fountain of Youth? [more inside]
Chicago Winter Wonderland
What should I do for a long-weekend-style vacation in Chicago this winter? [more inside]
Once again checking to see if I'm an idiot.
Will I be able to sublet my Chicago (Pilsen) apartment, or does it suck? [more inside]
Tethering an iphone to a desktop
How do I use my internet-enabled desktop PC running Windows 7 as a bridge to provide wifi internet to my iphone? I'm in an office building and have no ability to setup an actual wifi router from the main internet connection. [more inside]
posted by jameslavelle3 at 11:08 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by jameslavelle3 at 11:08 AM PST - 7 comments
What to do with old box twin spring & twin mattress?
What to do with old box twin spring & twin mattress? [more inside]
posted by _DB_ at 11:02 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by _DB_ at 11:02 AM PST - 9 comments
Should I text this stranger?
Yesterday I received a text message from an excited stranger asking me whether I was ready for some sort of meet-up (possibly a first date) tomorrow (today). I duly yet tongue-in-cheekly informed her that she had the wrong number. Now I'm wondering, on a scale from stalker/freak/weirdo to fun/random/friendly, how inappropriate would it be for me to follow up tomorrow, asking if it went as well as she hoped? (Obviously in a humorous and "I'm aware of how random this is" kinda way) [more inside]
Avoiding embarassing discussions with my professors.
I have iron-deficiency anemia. It's kept under control most of the time, but during my menstrual cycle gets bad enough that I'm exhausted 24/7. i'm a freshman in college and I usually miss a few days of classes when this happens. [more inside]
Holistic Doc in NYC?
Recommendations for a holistic doc in NYC who takes GHI insurance? [more inside]
Should I give the NuvaRing another chance?
After a long time of sexual dormancy, I'm active again. Yeah! So, it's time to figure out birth control, but I'm unsure of what to choose. I would love to go back to the NuvaRing, but I had some dryness issues with it. Is it worth attempting again? Details below. [more inside]
Where to stay in Rehoboth Beach, DE in the winter?
The BF and I are planning a 1 or 2 night trip from Philly to Rehoboth Beach in December or January as a holiday getaway (and to visit the Dogfish Head Brewery). We're looking for somewhere to stay that would be both affordable and cozy for a winter weekend, and preferably something within walking distance of the boardwalk. We like inns and B&Bs over hotel/motel chains, and have searched google but would love some more personal recommendations. Anyone have advice for somewhere nice, with character, for under $150 per night?
Also, any suggestions for other activities to do in the area? Will the boardwalk still be active that time of year?
Advice on making a rugged photo booth in a public street
What pieces of technology and equipment would you use to build a rugged, public, 24 hour, photo booth on a public street in a large city? This isn't a commercial project so I'm trying to come up with a creative and cheap solution. [more inside]
posted by aychedee at 10:24 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by aychedee at 10:24 AM PST - 5 comments
I don't suppose there's a guy with van full of hot lung flutes?
Is there anywhere I can get a lung flute without a prescription? [more inside]
Film music for an abusive father
Film music for an abusive father [more inside]
Glockenspiel Accesories PLZ
This weekend I bought a glockenspiel, specifically a bell lyre. I want to buy the strap that you use to march with it, but I don't know what it's called and my searches don't turn up much. [more inside]
Are there 4-year-old air warriors?
Would a weekly long-distance commute be good or bad for my 4-year-old? [more inside]
What's a reasonable clothing budget?
How much is reasonable to spend on clothing each month? [more inside]
How to create a simple coupon distribution website?
Is there a relatively simple way to build a coupon distribution website similar to Coupons.com or SmartSource.com? [more inside]
Deciphering an odd link plea
Can you help me decipher this odd email I received? It involves my college Web page and a request to link to terrible content from a random web site. [more inside]
posted by TrarNoir at 9:29 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by TrarNoir at 9:29 AM PST - 9 comments
Erased ... from existence?!
Back to the Future DVD. Deleted scenes used to play as normal; now I can't figure out how to watch them. [more inside]
posted by John Cohen at 9:06 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by John Cohen at 9:06 AM PST - 4 comments
How did the Vietnam draft work pre-1970?
How did the Vietnam draft work prior to the first lottery in December 1969? [more inside]
Best Luggage to buy from Macy's or Bed Bath and Beyond?
We're in the market for new luggage, and we'd like a set of 3 suitcases that will last!
Our options are below, and we're limited to Macy's or Bed Bath and Beyond.
What's the best brand? What brands have you all had the best luck with? What brands should we stay away from? [more inside]
Full Moon this Sunday...
Would a howling party at the dog run be a bad idea? [more inside]
posted by Jonathan Harford at 8:48 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by Jonathan Harford at 8:48 AM PST - 16 comments
Who lives on this speck of rock?
How does one find out who lives here (a house on an island off the NW-most tip of Washington that lacks a name that I can find)? [more inside]
posted by scblackman at 8:47 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by scblackman at 8:47 AM PST - 6 comments
Tahini 80
Houmous making. Either I get the right flavour and it sticks together like Play-Doh, or it's the perfect dipping/spreading consistency yet tastes of water. What am I doing wrong? Any recipes based on a standard size can of chickpeas? [more inside]
Tax cuts
How many small business owners earn more than $1,000,000 a year in taxable income? [more inside]
posted by Chris4d at 8:39 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by Chris4d at 8:39 AM PST - 3 comments
Citing Old Songs in the Public Domain
What is the correct way to reference a song in an academic paper if it is in the public domain due to age? I'm using the words of songs written in the 1800's, but I'm not sure what my obligation is for citations, and how I would go about referencing it, as most song citations including things like specific date, recording company, etc. Thanks!
posted by SpacemanStix at 8:35 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by SpacemanStix at 8:35 AM PST - 6 comments
How can I effectively get my neighbor to stop harrassing me about the reasonable amount of noise I make?
I am having a conflict about noise with my downstairs neighbor, and he has agreed to meet. What talking points should I bring up, how should I start this conversation, and what kinds of body language can I practice to make it effective? [more inside]
posted by juniperesque at 8:18 AM PST - 48 comments
posted by juniperesque at 8:18 AM PST - 48 comments
How do I get SelfControl to only block Google Reader?
Why should I go to therapy?
Why should I go to therapy? [more inside]
A scientist, a Jew and a vegan walk into a bar: which bar was it?
Looking for a relaxed restaurant/bar for a birthday party in NYC that has vegan/Kosher food for two of the people attending. [more inside]
Seeking a relative's health history.
What rights does a person possess in regards to a family member's health history (specifically mental health)? [more inside]
Is My Blood Worth Anything?
Last month, I gave blood for the first time. I'm glad I did it, and as a bonus I was finally able to figure out my blood type. Now I'm curious if, based on my blood type, my blood is worth more/less/the same as any other blood type? Which donor types are generally perfered over others? There's the universal and valuable O- of course, but what about the others? [more inside]
I need a gift for my activist friend!
I need a present for my friend who loves to help people, and really doesnt need any material goods. [more inside]
posted by silverstatue at 7:47 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by silverstatue at 7:47 AM PST - 11 comments
Easy way to build a county-focused clickable web map?
Can you help me easily build a clickable web map centered on counties (in US)? [more inside]
Music About American History?
I'm a US History teacher, and have had great results using songs about American History, but I'm looking for more! Can you give some recommendations? [more inside]
posted by absalom at 7:33 AM PST - 35 comments
posted by absalom at 7:33 AM PST - 35 comments
The Thanksgiving Recipes Question(TM))
What are your thanksgiving side dishes that bring down the house every year? [more inside]
Gerry Mander
How would an objective redistricting (e.g.) at the state and local level change the political landscape of the United States? In other words, who is getting screwed by the current gerrymandering?
posted by leotrotsky at 7:18 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by leotrotsky at 7:18 AM PST - 9 comments
Lost ring - metal detector?
I am an idiot and lost my wedding ring yesterday. I think I lost it raking leaves in our tiny yard. I have done a hand search and turned up nothing. Should I buy a metal detector? [more inside]
What Lefover Salmon song is this?
Screen printed my fingertips off. Help!
I've been screen printing all weekend and the squeegee has abraded my fingertips off! I'm leaving bloody fingerprints on my paper and my hands hurt. I still have 200 more prints to go in the run... is there anything I can put on my fingertips to protect and heal them, and/or dull the pain while I finish? [more inside]
posted by 40 Watt at 7:15 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by 40 Watt at 7:15 AM PST - 26 comments
When is a drunk driver actually DRUNK?
What's the science underlying increasingly severe "blood alcohol" laws, particularly with regard to "good" drivers? [more inside]
Can I lease and then finance the balloon payment on a new car?
Lease + financing end-of-lease payment. Is this feasible? [more inside]
posted by youcancallmeal at 7:04 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by youcancallmeal at 7:04 AM PST - 7 comments
Help me find the best album cover search engine!
Help me find the best album cover search engine! [more inside]
posted by autocol at 6:32 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by autocol at 6:32 AM PST - 3 comments
Why was Aung San Suu Kyi released?
Why was Aung San Suu Kyi released? [more inside]
Help me talk to Mamma Grizzly and Joe the Plumber.
What, if anything, is suddenly missing from the daily lives of rural, conservative Americans? How can I better understand the Tea Partier's point of view? [more inside]
Help Identify Music Used on BBC's The Strand
How to identify the music used to close today's 15 Nov. program The Strand on BBC World Service. I've searched the BBC Website(s) but failed to find it.
Need better solution for keeping everyone on the team in the loop...
How to share time-sensitive information and decision-making with a fast-moving, cellphone-toting, virtually and asynchronously connected team? Team of university student leaders needs a better way of staying connected between meetings with each other and faculty advisors. [more inside]
Mobile Apps for Museums
What are some examples of exemplary use of mobile (applications, mobile sites, sms, cameraphones, phone numbers on exhibit items) in or about museums?
Basically, what arts organizations and museums are using the fact that their audience (in or even beyond the museum) in a way that enhances the effect (educational, entertainment, engagement) of the museum, and how do they do it?
Help me get better at Call of Duty: Black Ops (& other FPS) in multiplayer! Please!
Help me get better at Call of Duty: Black Ops (& other FPS) in multiplayer! Please! [more inside]
posted by cuando at 5:27 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by cuando at 5:27 AM PST - 14 comments
Giving career advice a career?
I am in England taking a career break for graduate school for public and industrial policy. In the last seven days I have been approached about 10 times for career counseling by students (mainly in the media department) looking for placement ideas and opportunities. I am thinking of charging for it now. What are the best, least expensive ways to get started with career advising?
Short films on Netflix.
What are the best short films available on Netflix streaming? [more inside]
Where can I find Smirnoff No.27 Silver Label Vodka?
Where can I find Smirnoff No.27 Silver Label Vodka? [more inside]
Recommended books/sites about social anxiety?
What are some good books and websites for learning how to deal with social anxiety? I'm asking for a friend who is going to a CBT appointment next week, but is interested in learning as much as possible. Are there other resources that would be useful? [more inside]
posted by harriet vane at 3:08 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by harriet vane at 3:08 AM PST - 9 comments
No soliciting, please?
Will physically soliciting my web development service do more harm than good? [more inside]
posted by andrewsa at 12:41 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by andrewsa at 12:41 AM PST - 9 comments
Can anybody recommend a UK web developer?
I'm looking for a web developer in the UK, for a new startup business. I'm finding it surprisingly difficult to find appropriate companies - the site is fairly complex, and although both of the two companies we've found quoted us 10-15k for it (which seems reasonable), neither has much work of comparable complexity in their portfolio.
Does the hive mind have any recommendations, either on where to find such a company, or of one with whom you've had a particularly good experience? It's one of the most important decisions we'll make, and it feels uncomfortable to be making it on no more than googling.
November 14
How to deal with an unpaid stock image licensing fee?
Getty Images wants $1200+ for use of a licensed image on a website I created nearly seven years ago and have done virtually no work on since. The design (a template including graphics) was handled by my brother in law, a professional web/UI designer. [more inside]
Help me find this quote
Help me complete this bell hooks quote: "in the act of breaking bread, we call upon" [more inside]
Which soundbar do I pick? And will it work the way I want it to?
Questions & Recommendations about 'Soundbar' Style Speakers that Simulate 5.1 Surround Sound without 5 speakers [more inside]
Not spending any money, being frugal, and DIY
Blogs for this EXTREMELY BROKE moment of my life? The best blogs about being frugal, DIY, crafty, freegan, coupon-clipping, urban homesteaders, or just plain broke? [more inside]
help me help a junkie kick it
My friends sister is on smack and she wants me to help her kick it. Do-able? [more inside]
When even "let's just be friends" is too much?
My one-time crush is looking most definitely unrequited but now I'm worried that my feelings of friendship are. This deeply saddens me. How to proceed after being rejected on what is looking like two fronts? [more inside]
posted by houndsoflove at 8:36 PM PST - 31 comments
posted by houndsoflove at 8:36 PM PST - 31 comments
Weird problems with browsing history and bookmarking in Firefox
Firefox has developed a couple very weird problems related to saving browsing history (despite options to save history being checked) and bookmarking. [more inside]
I need to be brought up to date in web development
I have been out of website coding the past seven years. I still have a webiste but it is coded in very simple HTML with little or no CSS. From what I remember back then CSS was not supported fully by all he browsers. Broadband internet was also not as widely used as it is today so I hesitated in using images for my site. Is there a book that will bring me up to date with the latest coding technologies (Ajax, HTML, CSS)?
Must I file a W-11?
Am I REQUIRED to fill out the W-11 form that my employer has included in my new hire paperwork? Long story short, I (grossly) abbreviated the length of my recent unemployment in my job interview. [more inside]
posted by macrowave at 7:34 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by macrowave at 7:34 PM PST - 10 comments
Sturdy shoes for 7 year old twin boys?
Shoe recommendations for active seven year old boys? Any parents out there have luck getting shoes to last long enough for your active boys to actually grow out of them? [more inside]
posted by cogpsychprof at 7:31 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by cogpsychprof at 7:31 PM PST - 11 comments
How do you avoid the point of no return in marital estrangement?
Have you experienced a crisis in your marriage that led you to start to think it might be the end, but then worked on it and got through it so your marriage is now healthy, happy and strong? [more inside]
American West, 1870-1890, what was goin' on?
[bookfilter] Recommend me a good book or two about the American West circa 1870 - 1890. History or historical fiction, for fun reading, not research. [more inside]
posted by exphysicist345 at 7:15 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by exphysicist345 at 7:15 PM PST - 27 comments
Wordpress modal/popup windows?
Wordpress filter: What's the best way to easily integrate a modal/popup window into a self-hosted wordpress blog? [more inside]
Movies set in Non-City England
Movies set Non-City England...please [more inside]
Help me scour the Internet for goodness.
How do I get out of the habit of reading the same websites day in and day out? I need a strategy. [more inside]
posted by zardoz at 6:04 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by zardoz at 6:04 PM PST - 14 comments
For want a nail...
Just moved, got to my new apartment, only to find movers lost one piece of this end table (Target link) - namely one of the plastic feet. I have everything else. Any way to get/buy a single plastic foot for the table? Ideas? I couldn't even discern the manufacturer from the Target website.
What are these weird locks in San Diego?
What are these locks which hang on gates (but don't seem to secure them) in San Diego?
posted by beniamino at 5:27 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by beniamino at 5:27 PM PST - 8 comments
Searching for a soul
ExtremelyVagueSongFilter: heard a song in the bar last night that sounded like Antony (maybe?) singing over top of a song that sounded vaguely like 'I Put A Spell on You.' Does this sound like a song that anybody knows? [more inside]
Should I paint my own world map? Give me ideas!
I want to cover my wall with a map. Should I paint it myself? [more inside]
Is our soil any good?
We are interested in buying a block of land, and would like to know if the soil is good quality for growing produce. How can we learn more about the soil? can we have it tested? [more inside]
What to give a woman with limited time who has everything?
Birthday gift for mother-in-law with ALS? [more inside]
What do I read next after "Batman: Year One"?
I loved "Batman: Year One." What do I read next? [more inside]
posted by zooropa at 4:58 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by zooropa at 4:58 PM PST - 20 comments
Preventive mental health care?
What can I do for preventive mental health care? [more inside]
IPod Help
IPod filter. If I down-loaded music from the ITunes store directly into my IPod, how do I get the songs into my ITunes on my computer? [more inside]
posted by Flood at 4:48 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Flood at 4:48 PM PST - 8 comments
Managing possible Seasonal Affective Disorder? It feels really hard to connect to people.
I have been feeling really blah, negative and outrageously disconnected from the people I love lately. I'm pretty sure I have Seasonal Affective Disorder because something like this happens every winter. How do I stop feeling so blah, stop feeling so disconnected and lonely when everyone is right there? How about a light box? Those are expensive though, is there any way I can make one or buy a light bulb that mimics natural light and put it in my room? [more inside]
What causes laser source speckle patterns, and why do they remain constant even if the observer moves?
Why doesn't the speckle pattern that you see around the source of a laser change when you move your head, and what causes the pattern? [more inside]
posted by Bugbread at 4:43 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by Bugbread at 4:43 PM PST - 3 comments
Where to find the best holiday deals on a new laptop?
I'm in the market for a new laptop. While I'd be happy to hear suggestions on what to get, what I'm really interested in is making sure I can take advantage of holiday sales to get a great deal. So where should I be looking? What websites should I keep an eye on? (Specifics inside) [more inside]
Presentation Panic Attacks
I have panic attacks when I start presentations. This isn't general nervousness - I feel fine leading up to the presentation, and usually chat with the group (between 2 - 20) people beforehand. But the second I turn to start the presentation, the adrenaline kicks in and I struggle like crazy to get through the first section. This is becoming concerning - aside from the trauma of the actual attack - because recently giving presentations has become part of my job. Any help? [more inside]
Looking for a primer on digital video.
Primer on digital video codecs, containers, etc. While working with video on my Linux PCs, I am often confused because I just don't know much about all the different video formats (MPEG 4, h.264) "containers" (OGG, AVI) the different kinds of compression, how the audio and video stay in sync, what various terms like "muxing" mean, and so forth. I'm looking for a good document that explains all these things to someone with little knowledge of it. A web document, book, Wikipedia article, etc. would be good. I just don't know where to start to see how these things fit together. Thanks.
Help me pick out a rice cooker!
Turn a log into a stool!
My favorite tree went down in a huge storm here in Brooklyn and I recovered a log from it to turn it into a stool.
It has been sitting on the ground for at least 3 weeks, but looks good, no rot. I did see some bugs and there is definitely dog pee on it.
How should I clean it, make sure the bugs are out and then seal it up (polyurethane I assume). I'm a total novice at this and could use some advice!
Stuff me with bread and veggies!
I need your help making vegetarian stuffing. [more inside]
posted by cestmoi15 at 3:04 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by cestmoi15 at 3:04 PM PST - 13 comments
How to decorate my space?
What are your best tricks to make a space feel put together and cozy? [more inside]
Examples of news media outlets specialising in industrial relations?
I'm looking for examples of media outlets and organisations which do quality labour and industrial relations reporting. [more inside]
IPad as Music Production Hub?
What hardware and software would you use to assemble a lightweight music production kit for audio recording and/or sequencing using the iPad as the "hub?" [more inside]
posted by digitalprimate at 2:35 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by digitalprimate at 2:35 PM PST - 4 comments
Songs that feature lyrics about dreaming of dying?
SongFilter: Songs with lyrics about dreaming of dying / being dead. [more inside]
Recommend me a book on Cryptography/Cryptanalysis!
I get to teach myself Cryptography for a class, please help me pick my book! [more inside]
posted by zidane at 2:03 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by zidane at 2:03 PM PST - 12 comments
Live/Work Space in Brooklyn?
Moving to Brooklyn, and have some specific questions about how to go about finding the right space and then actually renting it. Help, NYC Mefites! [more inside]
Do I need an exterminator, or a psychiatrist?
Do I have bedbugs, or is it in my head? [more inside]
Zest it harder, make it better, juice it faster, makes us stronger.
When life gives you lemons, what else do you make? [more inside]
posted by deludingmyself at 1:34 PM PST - 55 comments
posted by deludingmyself at 1:34 PM PST - 55 comments
Mother's Little Helper
Are there any doctors or specialists in the Seattle area (more like Everett area) that can help someone who is addicted to Norco? [more inside]
Boxee Box home AV system
Suggestions for a home AV system based upon the Boxee Box. [more inside]
posted by SueDenim at 12:31 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by SueDenim at 12:31 PM PST - 12 comments
What is this sample?
Looking for the soul(?) artist/song sampled at the very beginning of Kids and Explosions "Small Problems" (whole album can be streamed, "Small Problems" is song 15). Google hasn't been helpful.
posted by hafehd at 12:23 PM PST - 1 comment
posted by hafehd at 12:23 PM PST - 1 comment
The shirts say marijuana on them in Chinese, okay?
I have a largish number of indentical, idiosyncratic t-shirts with a number of... odd features. How to best unload them? [more inside]
posted by nanojath at 12:08 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by nanojath at 12:08 PM PST - 25 comments
Paypal-like services with a pseudonym?
Is there a paypal-like service that has the option to display a pseudonym in the transaction, while allowing a bank account to be under the real name? My girlfriend does art commissions for the internet, and she'd like to accept payments, but avoid the stalkers.
posted by koudelka at 11:09 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by koudelka at 11:09 AM PST - 6 comments
How can I really change my lifestyle and overcome my weight and body image issues?
How can I really change my lifestyle and overcome my weight and body image issues? [more inside]
Book clubs for twentysomethings in DC?
I'd like to find a book club in DC. Preferably one that is mainly made up of twentysomethings. Know of any groups I could join? [more inside]
can we talk?
What's this little box in Dragon Naturally Speaking? I can't seem to figure it out, even though I've been reading the tutorial. [more inside]
Function show: asskicking!
What are some good examples of unusual items being used as surprisingly effective weapons? [more inside]
posted by The otter lady at 10:24 AM PST - 46 comments
posted by The otter lady at 10:24 AM PST - 46 comments
Which photo calendar website functions like blurb?
I'd like to make a photo calendar online where several people in my family can order calendars if they'd like. I know blurb does this for books -- but this is specifically a calendar. Does anyone know which calendar-photo making website would be the best for this?
posted by melodykramer at 10:16 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by melodykramer at 10:16 AM PST - 5 comments
Looking for a Toronto art store
During an episode of a Canadian home design/renovation show one of the designers visited a store in Toronto and was leafing through piles of art prints. Any idea of what that store is called and where it is located?
posted by hala mass at 10:08 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by hala mass at 10:08 AM PST - 3 comments
Incredibly difficult decision
I need to ask for advice about how to get your life back together after the sorry mess I have found myself in. Health; career; relationship; living arrangements...everything that could go wrong has and I don't seem to be able to cope with everything that's gone on. I now suffer from severe depression and have little or no support around me. What advice would you give to someone in the following situation... [more inside]
Help a super picky new iPad-owner pick out an iPad sleeve.
I need some protection for my iPad - but I am super picky and indecisive. Overly specific details inside. [more inside]
What are your favorite Classical piano/organ recordings?
I go through phases where I listen to lots of classical piano/organ music, but I tend to rehash the same pieces (some Bach, mostly). I'd love to expand my collection. What are your favorite classical piano recordings? [more inside]
Programs for de-duping in iTunes
Anything new in de-duping and organizing music in iTunes? [more inside]
posted by sauril at 9:52 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by sauril at 9:52 AM PST - 4 comments
What are the legal obligations of marriage in NY, US?
Is there a clear outline anywhere of the legal obligations of marriage? I haven't been able to find anything online. This can be either for New York state or the US in general. I would like to know what I am legally agreeing to before getting wrapped up in the romantic decision. I am not looking for the legal benefits of marriage, or for divorce law: I want to know what legal contract I'd be signing before I start the whole process. I'd prefer resources as opposed to anecdotal advice. Thank you.
posted by Cranialtorque at 9:50 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by Cranialtorque at 9:50 AM PST - 19 comments
From whom should I buy a SIM card for an unlocked cell phone?
I'm seeking a US-only, reliable SIM card that I can place in an unlocked quad-band cell phone. [more inside]
posted by e.e. coli at 9:27 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by e.e. coli at 9:27 AM PST - 13 comments
Baa baa Firesheep, have you stolen my password?
How worried do I need to be about Firesheep? What sites does it affect? Is there anything I can do to protect myself on an iPad? [more inside]
posted by Horace Rumpole at 9:20 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by Horace Rumpole at 9:20 AM PST - 23 comments
Help understanding these blood sugar test results?
Help interpreting this oral glucose challenge blood sugar test? (To preface, I have an appointment with an endocrinologist; just looking for background.) [more inside]
Will getting off yaz bring acne back?
Weekly genital herpes outbreak. It's possible it's related to b/c pill - but if i get off, will I get my acne back? [more inside]
Tumblr themes with Facebook/Twitter buttons
Which tumblr themes automatically attach "Share This on Facebook" and "Share This on Twitter" buttons to every individual post? I'm interested in both free and premium themes. Bonus points if you can point me to a real-life Tumblr blog that uses the particular theme.
posted by yankeefog at 8:45 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by yankeefog at 8:45 AM PST - 2 comments
What's going on with our wiring?
Old house, strange wiring issue. Electrician will be called, but any idea what's going on? [more inside]
posted by misskaz at 8:38 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by misskaz at 8:38 AM PST - 8 comments
Looking for HDTV recommendationsr
Looking for 46" HDTV recommendations. [more inside]
The Sophtware Slump, Flip edition
I am shooting interviews with a Flip camera for a school project. Unfortunately, the school computers don't have the Flip software installed. Is there a way I can view this footage on a computer without installing the software?
posted by pxe2000 at 8:11 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by pxe2000 at 8:11 AM PST - 7 comments
What are some good resources and community things on the web for teaching yourself to compose
Modern Classical/Western art music - What are some good resources and community things on the web for teaching yourself to compose ? (for a 'returning student') [more inside]
Vietnam war deaths
More american soldiers participating in the Vietnam war have died from suicide than from war related deaths - True or false? Please supply source.
posted by Catfry at 8:02 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by Catfry at 8:02 AM PST - 8 comments
Why would someone from Canada drive to Maine to buy a turkey?
Why would someone from Canada drive to Maine to buy a turkey? [more inside]
Pizza Stones: Rip off? Quarry stones: Safe?
Are unglazed quarry tiles safe for use in an oven? [more inside]
posted by sonic meat machine at 7:29 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by sonic meat machine at 7:29 AM PST - 20 comments
(Should I/How can I) have concrete driveway repair and tuckpointing work done in cold weather?
A contractor is planning to come out this week and replace a substantial portion of my driveway. It (was and) will be a concrete driveway. The same contractor ('s father) will also be doing a substantial amount of tuckpointing. I live in Cleveland and as you know this is mid-November. Should I be concerned about the cold/snow/rain affecting the durability of their work? What should I expect them to do to adapt to the weather? Should I just try to get them to wait until Spring? [more inside]
Where Oh Where are there flat cool spaces in Los Angeles?
Help me find cool flat spaces in Los Angeles [more inside]
Can I turn a used-to-be-romantic relationship in to a friendly one?
I'm in a difficult situation. Sudden long-distance relationship, interested ex-girlfriend and her boyfriend. [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 6:26 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by anonymous at 6:26 AM PST - 23 comments
Is there more to Birmingham than Ozzy?
Where should we go in the general Birmingham, UK area in mid-December for a long weekend? [more inside]
posted by chiefthe at 6:14 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by chiefthe at 6:14 AM PST - 13 comments
Where can I eat with a group in Providence?
A moderately-priced casual restaurant for dinner with coworkers within walking distance from the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence? [more inside]
Do I still not believe in love?
In a first season episode of This American Life's TV show called My Way we meet a 14 year old boy who coolly and calmly rejects the notion of love. Seeing as this was filmed ~4 years ago, I am curious to know if any media outlet has circled back with this boy (now a young man) to see if his perspective has changed?
posted by mmascolino at 5:25 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by mmascolino at 5:25 AM PST - 4 comments
Identify A Mystery Building Shaped Like Helmet?
Where is this building? Does it have a name? Who designed it? [more inside]
posted by hoople at 5:14 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by hoople at 5:14 AM PST - 2 comments
Examples of different "looks and feels" styles of video and how to produce them?
Examples of different "looks and feels" / styles of video and how to produce them? [more inside]
posted by tkbarbarian at 3:33 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by tkbarbarian at 3:33 AM PST - 7 comments
Please help me set up a time-lapse rig. From scratch.
Please help me set up a time-lapse.... photo.... computer.... thingy. [more inside]
posted by dogmom at 1:46 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by dogmom at 1:46 AM PST - 10 comments
November 13
I are a college student!....Now what?!?!
How should I map out my higher education plan to fully maximize my hiring potential? [more inside]
Dog behavior, fruit flies, and basic sex ed.
[Children's Book Filter] I am trying to remember the name of an oversized book geared toward children, in the tween and adolescent set. [more inside]
What's the best way to donate the proceedings of a sale to charity?
I have 2 adult bikes I want to sell. And since it's that time of the year, I'm also looking for charities to donate to. So I'm thinking of combining the two things. Tell me if this is a good or a bad idea. [more inside]
ow. ow alot.
Relief for cervical ulnar nerve compression? [more inside]
sugar-free, flour-free diet?
Do you have any experience with the sugar/flour-free diet esp. in relation to it aiding digestion problems? [more inside]
My chocolate bar wrapper. Let me show it to you.
We bought this chocolate in Vienna and liked it. Where can we get more of it in New York or via the Internet?
Will snow damage a wool blend jacket?
Will snow/rain damage this jacket? It is 70% wool, 30% polyester. My research tells me no, but since I've never owned anything that's wool or dry clean only, I'd like reassurance.
posted by alligatorman at 10:04 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by alligatorman at 10:04 PM PST - 7 comments
travelstar went nova
i need advice from someone familiar with hard drive mechanics. my laptop hard drive is dead, but i'd really prefer if it weren't. i would like to DIY-repair it, if possible. but i don't understand the root of the problem. here, this video will explain (10 seconds). [more inside]
Help me bypass the great firewall of canada, I need to vpn on my android phone through 3g.
I want to bypass bell's VPN restriction/filters on the VPN service, I was planning on piping the VPN connection (pptp) through an SSH tunnel. Is there a way to set this up on an android phone with connectbot installed so that it looks something like this.
All android data > VPN > SSH Tunnel > Home SSH Server > VPN Exit point. [more inside]
Hal, this is your grandmother speaking.
Very straightforward voice to text software for an elderly person? Is it out there? [more inside]
Why You Naughty Little Tart
NameThatRecipeFilter: this is a long shot. But it's KILLING ME. I came across a recipe for a miraculous, WONDERFUL-sounding savory tart/pie/thingie. Then I lost it and couldn't find it again. And instead of delicious tart, I am only tasting bitter, bitter tears. HELP! [more inside]
posted by julthumbscrew at 7:56 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by julthumbscrew at 7:56 PM PST - 6 comments
Is this mold?
I think I discovered mold on the carpet underneath my luggage while packing. How should I handle this with my landlord? [more inside]
posted by fallsauce at 7:06 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by fallsauce at 7:06 PM PST - 4 comments
Aunt Flo
What can I do to stop being such an irritable Eve during PMS? [more inside]
How do I swap two variables with a function in Javascript?
How do I swap two variables with a function in Javascript? [more inside]
posted by JamesJD at 6:50 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by JamesJD at 6:50 PM PST - 19 comments
Lost quote
There's a quote about how years were a poor measure of the length of WWII, and for the life of me I can't find it again. [more inside]
posted by you're a kitty! at 6:44 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by you're a kitty! at 6:44 PM PST - 4 comments
Point me to some good websites/apps
Japanese Learning 2010 [more inside]
ArtDisasterFilter: How do I get wax out of my paper-and-watercolor art project?
ArtDisasterFilter: How do I get wax out of my paper-and-watercolor art project? (Details inside) [more inside]
posted by HenryGale at 5:33 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by HenryGale at 5:33 PM PST - 12 comments
Accepting Credit Card payments by iPhone?
What (if anything) should I be aware of or concerned about with accepting credit card payments via iPhone? [more inside]
posted by blaneyphoto at 5:32 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by blaneyphoto at 5:32 PM PST - 12 comments
5x week running programs?
once more, with feeling: NOT gmarket/dongdaemun
Korean menswear labels and online shops? [more inside]
Banded, radio tracked Red Tailed hawk spotted.
In the past week I’ve spotted this Red Tailed hawk twice in the same area of southeast Washington. He has a band on his ankle and some type of radio harness. Out of curiosity I was wondering if anyone might know what kind of research is being done and who may have banded it. [more inside]
posted by Tenuki at 5:22 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Tenuki at 5:22 PM PST - 5 comments
Books on the North African compaign
Can anyone recommend good books covering the North African campaign of the Second World War? [more inside]
Help me write a birthday message!
"You hate your life; happy birthday!" Help me compose a message for a friend in need. [more inside]
posted by OLechat at 5:16 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by OLechat at 5:16 PM PST - 14 comments
Preventing luggage theft during airport screenings
What are strategies for preventing the theft of your luggage during airport security screening? [more inside]
Is the Big Volume and Tone Knob lobby behind the lack of wiring straight pickup-to-jack diagrams?
How can I wire a bass so that the volume and tone knobs are bypassed? [more inside]
posted by ignignokt at 5:06 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by ignignokt at 5:06 PM PST - 5 comments
Broken All-in-one Printer Precautions?
My HP C4600 series All-in-one inkjet just met its untimely demise. Unfortunately, this included the glass on the scanner having been completely shattered. [more inside]
posted by aflores at 5:05 PM PST - 1 comment
posted by aflores at 5:05 PM PST - 1 comment
Securing a VPS
I have a Linode VPS and two domain names pointing to it. I have taken very few measures to secure it. How did you secure your VPS? [more inside]
posted by attente at 4:46 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by attente at 4:46 PM PST - 4 comments
Handcrafted in USA, my A$$!
I can't afford $500 for this awesome tree topper from Anthropologie. Help me craft one myself! [more inside]
posted by santojulieta at 4:30 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by santojulieta at 4:30 PM PST - 15 comments
Dr. Jekyll and Ms. Hyde
Is there a way to control my cat's occasional bouts of short term insanity? It only happens at my mom's house, and usually at night. [more inside]
posted by scrute at 4:16 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by scrute at 4:16 PM PST - 13 comments
Help me love socks!
Please help me love socks! What are the best socks you've ever worn? As winter approaches, I'm having trouble warming to the idea of wearing socks again. [more inside]
posted by belau at 4:06 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by belau at 4:06 PM PST - 21 comments
Which cars are similar to Saturns?
Cars similar to Saturns? [more inside]
What is this comic that I read?
I read a volume of a comic/manga when I was younger. Please help me find it. [more inside]
posted by KChasm at 2:32 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by KChasm at 2:32 PM PST - 2 comments
Can you help me find this song based upon the lyrics I recall?
Mefites, please help my father find this song. The lyrics he recalls come after the break: [more inside]
posted by TrueVox at 2:28 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by TrueVox at 2:28 PM PST - 5 comments
Dude, where's my income?
I was really happy with the MoneyBook app for iPhone, but since one of the later updates I suddenly don't have the ability to add income! What do I do to fix this, and if unfixable, what are the most similar alternatives to MoneyBook? [more inside]
Memorial Bench for D.S.
How does one go about ordering a memorial bench? (*child loss mentioned*) [more inside]
posted by zizzle at 2:23 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by zizzle at 2:23 PM PST - 7 comments
Are you my momma?
I hear stories about a mother cat raising puppies as if they were her own, or a mother dog raising kittens as if they were her own. What happens to these baby animals when they grow up? Do they have identity issues? [more inside]
US iPhone in the UK
In a couple of weeks I will be traveling from the USA to England and would like to use my iPhone 3G while I am there. I would like to purchase a sim card from three.co.uk because that's the network all my family (who live in the UK) use. Am I correct in assuming that I'll need to jailbreak first before I can use a different sim card? [more inside]
posted by ericthegardener at 1:52 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by ericthegardener at 1:52 PM PST - 13 comments
Suggest an interesting book club book
My book club is looking for some book recommendations. We’re hoping to find books that will be a bit out of our comfort zone, but will still be engaging. In particular, we’d like to try something outside of the literary fiction or historical fiction genres. Sci-fi, fantasy, mystery or even a short story collection would be welcome. We like good writing, but we love ideas and themes that lead to interesting discussions even more. [more inside]
(How) should I apologize for bullying?
How should I apologize to a guy I used to bully as a kid? Or should I do it at all? [more inside]
We Want Cookies!
Can anyone tell me the ingredients in Trader Joe's Triple Ginger Snap Cookies? I don't need a recipe or anything I'm not trying to make them. I just need to know what is in them and google is failing me. [more inside]
posted by magnetsphere at 1:14 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by magnetsphere at 1:14 PM PST - 7 comments
Foodie while in DC?
Delicious places to eat in Washington D.C.? (especially on or near the American, George Washington, or Georgetown campuses) [more inside]
posted by kylej at 1:11 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by kylej at 1:11 PM PST - 18 comments
Outlook Exchange on Phone and Mismatched Body/Headers on Email?
Samsung Epic and Outlook Exchange account problem! mismatched body/headers, how do I fix this? [more inside]
posted by circle_b at 12:48 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by circle_b at 12:48 PM PST - 2 comments
Packin' Up The Tunes
Is there anywhere in Vancouver, BC that I could purchase a Crosley suitcase-turntable (or something similar)?
Where to live in DC?
Moving-filter: Where to live in Washington, DC (or its surrounds)? [more inside]
posted by malthas at 12:26 PM PST - 34 comments
posted by malthas at 12:26 PM PST - 34 comments
Help me send out my resume today
Help me send out a resume out today. [more inside]
How can I sync two hard drives that are not connected to the same PC?
How can I sync two hard drives that are not connected to the same PC? More details inside. [more inside]
Get Up and Get Movin
What are fun exercise ideas for older folks? [more inside]
Need a flexible storage cabinet for an apartment
Need a flexible storage cabinet for clothes and small items. Ideally, something that would look nice in an apartment and allow me to customize the inside space. [more inside]
ending the cycle.
can i end my birth control pill pack early in order to start my period? [more inside]
posted by violetk at 11:59 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by violetk at 11:59 AM PST - 13 comments
A Priest and a Rabbi Walk Into a Recording Booth...
Uploading audio from weekly church sermons to online playback site (speaking only, no music). That part is simple. Getting the audio files from several different churches in different locations (even cross-country) is the tough part. How to set up a relatively dummy-proof system to record and transmit audio files to me? [more inside]
Questions on the best way to create a weather station with video for a second home.
We want to see what is going on at our second home when we aren't around through streaming video, and also be able to check the weather (rainfall, wind, current temperature) over the internet. Where do I start? [more inside]
How can I download a Mythbusters clip from YouTube?
Where can I get a clip from a specific Mythbusters episode to use for a third grade class on the scientific method? [more inside]
posted by Mrs. Pterodactyl at 11:26 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by Mrs. Pterodactyl at 11:26 AM PST - 8 comments
How to interpret mold results?
Help! New home may have mold - technical details enclosed. [more inside]
posted by toastchee at 11:23 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by toastchee at 11:23 AM PST - 4 comments
Freaking out over last minute vacations.
Last Minute XMas Vacation. No idea how to find good last minute deals. Help me get a good last minute vacation! [more inside]
Sit down and get comfortable.
Chair Finder!! Mrs Funmonkey found an one-of-a-kind type chair (pic here) in Macy's at San Diego Fashion Valley. Looking to find supplier/maker as we want as corner piece for our house.
Hacks for managing multiple research projects?
What are your tips and tricks for sustaining momentum and focus during longer-term research and writing projects? [more inside]
posted by oinopaponton at 11:02 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by oinopaponton at 11:02 AM PST - 6 comments
where are cool, artsy, non-touristy t-shirts to be found in nyc?
please help me find 4 special snowflake t-shirts in one day in nyc [more inside]
Visual Communication is close enough to Graphic Design, right?
I want to be a web designer. Am I making a big mistake trying to transfer from community college into San Francisco State's Visual Communication Design major rather than Cal State Long Beach's Art with an Option in Graphic Design or San José State's Graphic Design BFA? I currently live in southern California (Long Beach, to be specific), but want to get away. [more inside]
korg vs rebirth ios app decision
Here's one for digital musicians/ipad owners (shouldn't be too small a subset on ask mfi, right?):
I'm trying to decide between Rebirth for the ipad, or the Korg iMS-20
I have the Korg iElectribe, and think it's great. I'm also familiar with Propellerhead software...decisions... They're both less than 20$, but they both seem like big playgrounds.
Whatcha think?
posted by letstrythis at 10:25 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by letstrythis at 10:25 AM PST - 2 comments
MacBook for Dummies
Possibly stupid question about an inherited MacBook. How do I free up space on the computer? [more inside]
posted by mudpuppie at 10:24 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by mudpuppie at 10:24 AM PST - 12 comments
A hard shell ski boot - that is soft (not plastic) on the outside foot part?
Does it exist yet? - A ski boot for super wide feet that uses snowboard boot type material on the outside part of the foot, but is hard plastic otherwise? (I have a wide foot and only snowboard boots are comfortable for me) [more inside]
posted by figTree at 10:15 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by figTree at 10:15 AM PST - 5 comments
I shape young lives
What's it like teaching in developed countries other than the US? We constantly compare test scores, but what are the differences in how teachers live, train, and are reimbursed in more competitive nations? [more inside]
Friendly? Sure. Friends? No thanks.
My ex wants to be friends. I don't really. [more inside]
I think my liver hurts.
I crave human warmth, but have a hard time forming relationships with people. [more inside]
I have an internet-STD. Help me find the cure.
I have picked up a virus of some sort that is redirecting me to other websites in Chrome. How do I get rid of this thing? [more inside]
I'll dicule you twice!
Is "rediculous" an acceptable spelling? [more inside]
Ridiculous, unusual, or embarrassing sports injuries, occurring off the field?
Ridiculous, unusual, or embarrassing sports injuries, occurring off the field? [more inside]
Do we have a broken heat pump, or are they really this mediocre when they're working right?
Apparently, the warm air from a heat pump is less warm than the hot air from a gas or oil furnace. But how much less warm? Help this clueless transplant from the frozen north tell if his heat pump is broken, or just limping along in the lukewarm way it's apparently supposed to? [more inside]
Tired of the poop
How do I re-housetrain my 1-year old puppy? [more inside]
Take me from "good" to "stunning" with hair/makeup tips and suggestions.
Hair and Makeup Experts! Take me, a mid-twenties female, from "looking good" to looking like a *bombshell*. I'm decent at fashion/style, but there's something about hair and makeup I'm not getting right to look my best. [more inside]
How do I get my Groupon?
Is there a web site/RSS feed that aggregates all the Groupon deals good for online purchases? [more inside]
posted by Joleta at 7:49 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Joleta at 7:49 AM PST - 6 comments
Don't Pet This Kitty
Adopted cat doesn't seem to be warming up to us. We've had her for about 7 months now. She doesn't like to be petted or touched and often bites very hard if Mr. Stardust or I have to do so. Can we get her used to being touched, or should we leave her alone? Further details within. [more inside]
Maximum cloud
Help me find someone to build me a loft in NYC [more inside]
Safest shipping method for valuable paintings
Need reliable shipper for art. I need to ship two framed paintings from Connecticut to Seattle. These are family antiques that I could not bear to lose. I already had a wooden crate made. I need to get the crate shipped.
Criteria:
- Highly reliable and insured
- Speed and delivery date are flexible. I can arrange to be available to receive shipment on short notice.
- size: the crate is about 2' x 3' x 1'.
- Cost... looking for lower cost options, but reliability is key.
- The paintings have not been appraised, nor do they have any documentation. I'm sure they are worth money, but the real value is sentimental. I'd rather not go to the expense of having them photographed and appraised.
I've already requested a quote from Art Logistics. I haven't heard back yet, but I suspect the cost will be very high. And I'm not sure they ship to and from private residences.
fyi... an earlier thread about shipping art.
Curse you, elliptical!
Why can't I do the elliptical? I thought it was supposed to mimic running but lower impact, and I have no problem running. [more inside]
posted by smackfu at 7:10 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by smackfu at 7:10 AM PST - 17 comments
How Round-Shaped Candy and Chocolates are Made
How do they make round-shaped candy and chocolate covered items? [more inside]
posted by purefusion at 6:36 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by purefusion at 6:36 AM PST - 12 comments
Should I keep my interesting lower paid job with a great mentor or apply for the promotion with better title, more money?
Should I keep my interesting lower paid job with a great mentor or apply for the promotion with better title, more money? [more inside]
Sunday fun in Toronto
TorontoFilter: What's there to do late on a Sunday night? [more inside]
Does anybody say "palaver"?
Have you ever heard the word "palaver" in actual use in English to describe a group discussion? What other English synonyms are there for a workplace group discussion? [more inside]
Expats need a break from Amsterdam - where to go?
Where to go for a cheap weekend away from Amsterdam [more inside]
What's a good fisheye lens for a flip ultra or mino camera?
What's a good fisheye lens for a flip ultra or mino camera? [more inside]
Help me to help needy families
Help me to help needy families [more inside]
ctrl+[key] functionality for Wordpress
I'm looking for a Greasemonkey script/Wordpress plugin that will allow me to use ctrl+s to save a post and ctrl+p to publish a post. This is for Wordpress 3.0.1, self hosted. [more inside]
Papa Noel for American peeps.
How can I most easily and inexpensively send small holiday gifts from France to the US? [more inside]
posted by sucre at 4:17 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by sucre at 4:17 AM PST - 3 comments
Wireless router bridging for the overconfident
DD-WRT transparent wireless bridging. Nothing is working, not even changing the settings by hand over telnet. (On the plus side, I've learned how to use iptables.) [more inside]
Clothing repair in the UK that replaces Jeans rivets
Looking for somewhere in the UK that would be able to replace missing rivets on jeans. [more inside]
I love this artist! If only I knew who it was...
Artist trivia time! I love this painting! Does anyone know who the artist is? It's a painting with a sculpture of similarly-shaped heads next to it...but I just saw it randomly online and haven't the first clue of who it might be. Has anyone seen anything like it before? (other than on Easter Island)
John O'Groats to Land's End equivalents
How do they walk cross country in your country? [more inside]
Can you help me decide how to build my home theater?
Yet another Can you help me decide how to build my home theater question [more inside]
November 12
Turning my iPhone into a voice recorder?
I want to turn my iPhone into a broadcast quality voice recorder (for radio). What's the ideal setup? [more inside]
Another "what's that song, Google failed me" question.
Another "what's that song, Google failed me" question. [more inside]
posted by jenfullmoon at 10:28 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by jenfullmoon at 10:28 PM PST - 3 comments
869/9500 = 1?
I'm seeing "No space left on device" errors on a Ubuntu (standard LAMP stack) Virtual Private Server, to which I have root access via SSH. df -i reports no shortage of iNodes, but df -h reports Size = 9.5G, Used = 869M, Avail = 0, Use% = 100%. I'm not so good at math, but those numbers don't seem to add up. I've found no reports of such errors with similar disk space reports on Google, and my usual avenues of online support have not been helpful.
posted by The Confessor at 9:43 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by The Confessor at 9:43 PM PST - 18 comments
wormmmmmmmmmmmmmms?
ParasiteFilter: Could I have tapeworms hiding in my body 10 years later? Grossish details inside. [more inside]
Sweet gifts from Portland: where to look?
Where are some good places in Portland, OR to find handmade, local or edible gifts for my mother? [more inside]
Why is my car randomly refusing to start after new stereo install?
Why is my car randomly not starting? I just installed a new stereo head unit and I assume it has something to do with the ground... [more inside]
Tell me about your work as an interpreter.
Have you ever worked as an interpreter, had experience working closely with interpreters, or used one yourself? I'm pondering quitting my boring, but unstressful part-time job to work as a Spanish medical interpreter, and am looking for inside stories of what the job may really be like. [more inside]
How can I find a better sense of direction?
How can I make the most of higher education and get my future on track? [more inside]
WordPress and Apache kung-fu
WordPressFilter: Is there a way to host the public site on one domain (bar.example.com) and the admin interface on another (foo.example.com/bar)? Some serious Apache/WP wizardry needed. [more inside]
posted by sbutler at 8:52 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by sbutler at 8:52 PM PST - 5 comments
i don't want to be a lifelong journalist
What steps can I take to move from business journalism to consulting/business analysis? [more inside]
Did Marx come to disavow aspects his earlier writings, i.e. The German Ideology?
Is anyone aware of the specific elements of The German Ideology that the later Marx is said to have disavowed or been unproud of?
I understand that Marx's economic understanding was developed far beyond what it was at the time of this writing due to his research on the matter, but I'm concerned about if Marx came to feel any different on the historical materialism expressed within his earlier works?
I could've sworn I had saw one reference that reflected how Marx felt about his early work (specifically, The German Ideology) but I can't find it now, and I know that I couldn't trace that observation into any sort of specific elements that Marx came to disavow.
posted by SollosQ at 8:36 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by SollosQ at 8:36 PM PST - 3 comments
How to get my commercial building online properly
We need help setting up Internet service in our new building. My small business has just leased it's first standalone office space/commercial building. We need internet connectivity and I want to make sure we get set up properly. [more inside]
posted by billyfleetwood at 8:06 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by billyfleetwood at 8:06 PM PST - 7 comments
European road trips
Where do Europeans stay when traveling overnight? What is the typical agenda during a long-haul road trip? [more inside]
Can you help me find some quality masculine-looking letterpress stationary?
I want to get some personal stationary to use for letters, thank you notes and the like. I like the feel and quality of good letterpress stationary. But while there's a lot of stuff out there, I'm having a hard time finding any letterpress stationary that looks both masculine and a little understated. Can you recommend some place where I might be able to find some stationary that would fit my tastes as I've described them? [more inside]
posted by .kobayashi. at 6:48 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by .kobayashi. at 6:48 PM PST - 19 comments
Does the military put off swearing in recruits
My son-in-law is supposedly going in the military. This is a big deal because he has not kept a job to provide for my daughter and grandson and so this seems like a sign of responsibility. But when my daughter announces that he is finally going to be sworn in on _insert date_, when the date comes, he hasn't left to be sworn in and she always says they keep putting it off.
Is this how the military operates? Or are they lying to us?
Why do my cats pee in my hats?
Why do cats like to pee in hats? [more inside]
posted by ChurchHatesTucker at 5:44 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by ChurchHatesTucker at 5:44 PM PST - 16 comments
Could I possibly be allergic? To a fleece blanket?
We bought this blanket and put it on our bed. We do not use a flat sheet nor do I *ahem* wear pajamas, so the blanket was right next to my skin. Pretty much everywhere the blanket touched for any period of time, but especially on my thighs and upper arms, I broke out in a bumpy rash. It itches a little, but is as unsightly as all get-out. And it's taking forever to fade. I washed and dried the blanket, and that made no noticeable difference. There have been no other notable changes -- laundry detergent, soap, lotions, etc. all the same -- so it seems like the blanket must be the culprit. I know YANMD, and I probably won't even consult with my doctor because really, what is he going to say? What I'm hoping is you'll have some answers or suggestions for me. Could there be some additive that's causing the allergic reaction? Is there anything I can do to the blanket that will Make.It.Stop?
posted by DrGail at 5:07 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by DrGail at 5:07 PM PST - 25 comments
¿Receta con hongos?
Looking for traditional Mexican mushroom recipes (Receta con hongos) [more inside]
posted by wcfields at 5:07 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by wcfields at 5:07 PM PST - 6 comments
Whinny for beginners
Absolute horse beginner seeks carefully supervised riding experience for him & his little brother, somewhere in the Seattle area. [more inside]
posted by Sauce Trough at 4:58 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Sauce Trough at 4:58 PM PST - 8 comments
Why can't I find this Dr. Who episode, when all of the episodes are so well chronicled?
I cannot believe I am blowing a question on something that most other MFr's will find so .... trite. But here I am. I need help identifying a Dr. Who episode. Of the recent variety. I suspect it will be answered within thirty seconds. [more inside]
posted by msali at 4:38 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by msali at 4:38 PM PST - 9 comments
Need urban-style men's jacket for not-quite-freezing weather.
Where can I find a good-looking, 'urban'-i'm-going-out kind of men's jacket that will keep me warm down to around 40ish F? [more inside]
posted by bitterkitten at 4:12 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by bitterkitten at 4:12 PM PST - 12 comments
Padded Room With a View
Soft Floors - are there any reasons not to use those interlocking foam squares as a floor covering? [more inside]
posted by coffeefilter at 4:00 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by coffeefilter at 4:00 PM PST - 15 comments
Being a writer: Step 1- Write. Step 2- ???
What steps do I take to get some fiction that I wrote published in a magazine? What magazines should I submit to, and how? etc etc within [more inside]
Speech and Hearing Science Careers
Is a Master's required for every job in the speech/language/audiology field? [more inside]
All space capsules have returned safely, and vodka production has been increased!
Is there any particularly Russian shout of celebration? Like "hooray!" or "hurrah!", but more Russian?
posted by Artw at 3:27 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Artw at 3:27 PM PST - 7 comments
Where can I learn more about urban infrastructure systems?
Urban Infrastructure—a Thorough Introduction: Where can a layman learn more about infrastructure: the electrical grid, water supply/sanitation, transportation/distribution, waste removal, etc.? (many others listed inside) Everything I find wants to either explain it to a 12-year-old or explain it to an engineering grad-student. [more inside]
Need to know when this E-mail was Sent.
What does this header say? When was this E-mail sent? [more inside]
Hey! I'm moving to Brisbane!
Help me get to know Brisbane, QLD from afar, and help me pick the right neighborhood for me. [more inside]
Rental Car Damage with Declined Insurance. Now what?
I damaged the bumper on a rental car, what do I do now? [more inside]
Embed-friendly websites?
Websites with embed facilities: is there a good list or repository of these somewhere? [more inside]
Where's my flying car?
Tracking the progress of technological innovations that appear in the news - is there a site somewhere that does this? [more inside]
How to sell a mattress/box springs set used only two nights?
My husband bought a new Tempur-pedic mattress/box springs set hoping to ease some back pain he's been experiencing. After only two nights, he concluded that the mattress is too soft for him to sleep comfortably, and that it only worsened his back pain. I put the set on Craigslist for about 1/5 less than we paid, but we---predictably, maybe---had no takers. It is, of course, too big for selling/shipping on e-bay. I think most people hesitate about buying used mattresses, however light the use. We could just donate the set to a thrift store, but I'd rather try to recoup some of the nearly $700 that he paid.
Has anyone had a successful experience selling a mattress? If so, how did you do it?
Many thanks in advance.
Christmas in Manhattan in early December?
Options for cheap Christmas/Advent concerts and activities in Manhattan on Sunday, December 5? [more inside]
How much to mark up imported goods for retail, specifically, jewelry?
How much to mark up imported goods for resale, specifically, jewelry? [more inside]
Lesser-know work-at-home positions for someone with a background in Web Development, Online Marketing and Network Engineering?
Lesser-know work-at-home positions for someone with a background in Web Development, Online Marketing and Network Engineering? [more inside]
Help me potty train my four-year-old
My four-year-old daughter is still not potty-trained. We've tried everything. What are we not thinking of? [more inside]
We want to have a Bonne Année, but don't know where to go.
Looking for Paris New Years Eve ideas. [more inside]
Looking for idea feedback website
I have an idea.
Is there a website that will let me get feedback on my idea, protect my idea and then help me start building my idea?
I've Googled, but I'm looking for personal recommendations.
Best English translation of the Mahabharata?
Please tell me, what is the best English translation of the Mahabharata? I'm not particularly concerned that it be a verse translation. I would prefer something that's available in electronic form (for reading on my Nook). Something that's public domain, and therefore available on Google books, even better. But these are preferences, not hard requirements. I'm more concerned with reliability of the translation. [more inside]
posted by Ipsifendus at 11:52 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by Ipsifendus at 11:52 AM PST - 5 comments
Greed is a good read
Best corporate biographies? [more inside]
*Reputable* tax attorney in Portland, Oregon?
Can anyone personally recommend a solid tax attorney in or around Portland, Oregon, with experience handling back taxes and liens? Thanks in advance.
Trying to play Santa for anon 14yo boy
Can you help flesh out this Xmas wish list? 14yo boy; "sports clothing, gift cards, books." [more inside]
Someone hit my truck! what to do about it ?
An uninsured motorist hit my car. What are my options ? [more inside]
posted by Pogo_Fuzzybutt at 11:35 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by Pogo_Fuzzybutt at 11:35 AM PST - 14 comments
What is the best web display for multiple instances of a phrase/acronyms on a long page of content?
Web Usability Filter: Acronyms. I'm looking for web standards (end-user impact and best implementation) for using phrases and their associated acronyms multiple times on a long page of content. [more inside]
When will my patent-expiring drug be generic?
Zyflo is a drug that makes my nose and lungs work better. It's currently ridiculously expensive, but the patent's running out. How can I find out when someone will make it generic? [more inside]
Will temperature fluctuations harm acrylic or oil paints or paintings?
I am setting up a painting studio in my attic and I am concerned about how fluctuating temperatures will affect the paints and paintings. [more inside]
posted by desjardins at 11:17 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by desjardins at 11:17 AM PST - 5 comments
What current NHL goalie has a white mask with shading on it, to give the appearance of it being routed out with a pattern.
What current NHL goalie has a white mask with shading on it, to give the appearance of it being routed out with a pattern.
posted by travis08 at 10:47 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by travis08 at 10:47 AM PST - 4 comments
How can we make our dream come true, and NOT turn into a nightmare later?
What should we do now to prepare to buy a house in the next 6 - 12 months? [more inside]
posted by ohsnapdragon at 10:37 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by ohsnapdragon at 10:37 AM PST - 12 comments
Good Diversity-Related Conversation Starters?
Can you suggest (or point me to) some good conversation prompts about diversity issues? [more inside]
posted by aka burlap at 10:30 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by aka burlap at 10:30 AM PST - 11 comments
What's the going rate for Childcare?
How much is a reasonable rate to charge for childcare? I'm Oakland, CA. [more inside]
posted by phelixshu at 10:25 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by phelixshu at 10:25 AM PST - 13 comments
Blogs about unusual lives
Can you give me some recommendations for blogs by people who write about their unusual lives? [more inside]
Overthinking running on a treadmill for 15 minutes
I'm doing an exercise stress test next week. What can I expect? [more inside]
I swear I'm not planning a Mad Men themed Christmas party
Can you tell me what Christmas song(s) are playing during the SCDP Christmas party in the second episode of season 4 of Mad Men? [more inside]
Please pick out dishes and flatware for me
Please pick out some dishware and flatware for me. I am overwhelmed and you all are better at this than me. [more inside]
how does half a dinner sound?
Wedding gift etiquette question: Should I give a gift certificate to a couple for one person's meal at a restaurant that I know the couple really wants to go to (Komi), or a gift certificate for a meal for two somewhere else, but a place that is not quite as good (Palena)? (DC-specific!) [more inside]
posted by min at 9:40 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by min at 9:40 AM PST - 26 comments
Help me price these dolls
My grandparents were avid doll collectors. I have acquired some of their collection. I am at a loss as to how much one particular set of dolls is worth. [more inside]
posted by morganannie at 9:31 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by morganannie at 9:31 AM PST - 11 comments
It DOESN'T go to 11... How to overcome a fear of yelling?
How do I overcome my fear of being yelled at, and getting all disregulated when I do get yelled at? [more inside]
posted by ShadePlant at 9:27 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by ShadePlant at 9:27 AM PST - 16 comments
Thinking outside the casserole
What recipes are designed for leftovers? I'm hoping to gain cultural insight through those home cooking recipes like Chilaquiles or Panzanella, which were invented to use up leftovers. [more inside]
posted by fontophilic at 8:49 AM PST - 51 comments
posted by fontophilic at 8:49 AM PST - 51 comments
Relationship feels it's nearing its end ... again. Need advice.
My relationship of 4 years is hanging on a precipice today, with the final decision left entirely in my girlfriend's hands. Even if she elects to continue, should we? [more inside]
Keep Cassy Warm!
FishFilter: I need a reliable heater for my 1 gallon bowl. I have a betta I'd like to keep warm this winter, but her water always seems to be too cold. I bought one of these Hydor Minis a while ago, but it doesn't keep the water at a stable temperature. Any suggestions? [more inside]
Putting those do-dads in their place.
I need help figuring out where to put all my teeny, easily lost, stuff. [more inside]
What to do about religious discrimination at work from non-employer?
How to handle religious discrimination? [more inside]
Broken LCD: Is it the inverter or the backlight?
laptop lcd RepairFilter: backlight wont stay on for longer than a millisecond. lcd working fine otherwise (pixels can be seen with a bright close light). Is it the inverter or the ccfl backlight? [more inside]
How can we help prevent another "Better Off Ted"/"Arrested Development" debacle?
What is the best way to help a TV show we love stay on the air? [more inside]
posted by getawaysticks at 6:33 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by getawaysticks at 6:33 AM PST - 22 comments
Help me understand interest rates
Why are mortgage interest rates currently so low? [more inside]
Fictional universes colliding! Dogs and cats living together!
Watching last night's The Office, where the series Glee exists in the fictional universe of Dunder Mifflin, I was wondering if there are any examples of two fictional universes 'collide'? [more inside]
posted by lodev at 3:47 AM PST - 49 comments
posted by lodev at 3:47 AM PST - 49 comments
Spot that halo!
What are some interesting visual juxtapositions to look out for in films? [more inside]
posted by Zarkonnen at 3:16 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by Zarkonnen at 3:16 AM PST - 15 comments
Cooking times for MicroMax sandwhich maker?
At a house sale here in northern Thailand I picked up a MicroMax Microwave Hamburger/Sandwich Grill for the princely sum of one dollar. It's in like new condition but there were no accompanying instructions. Imprinted on the bottom is the notice, "See instructions for preheat and cooking times...DO NOT EXCEED." I wrote to the manufacturer Nordic Ware who replied that since the item was discontinued, they couldn't provide instructions. Does anyone else in AskMeFi land have one of these devices? Any input for times to create a fine grilled ham and cheese sandwich or tuna melt would be appreciated. Perhaps you may have found or created interesting recipes for the MicroMax? Those would be most welcome also. Many thanks.
Would a ribbed condom hurt a hymen?
What type of condom is best for sex between a virgin male and a virgin female with and intact hymen? Would textures help or hurt? [more inside]
Where can I find Underberg?
Thanksgiving is coming and I'm going to need to digest. Where can I buy Underberg in New York? [more inside]
posted by oreofuchi at 12:09 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by oreofuchi at 12:09 AM PST - 5 comments
November 11
Research Paper on Computers?
I'm writing a term paper (15 pages) in my American History class on the computer and its influence on America history. Topics of focus? [more inside]
Books... på svenska?
Where to buy the Stieg Larsson trilogy ... in Swedish? [more inside]
posted by j at 9:41 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by j at 9:41 PM PST - 8 comments
I can't remember the name of this French singer.
Please help me remember the name of this french singer I heard about on NPR in the past month. [more inside]
posted by AtomicBee at 9:06 PM PST - 32 comments
posted by AtomicBee at 9:06 PM PST - 32 comments
Firefox homepage/keyword hijacked. How do I rescue?
My firefox homepage and keyword.URL have been hijacked by "eSnips". It's incredibly persistent and resists all attempts to change. How do I kick its ass? [more inside]
posted by Senza Volto at 8:58 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by Senza Volto at 8:58 PM PST - 11 comments
Your Favorite Whimsical Research Paper
What are your favorite whimsical research papers? I am familiar with the IgNobels but I am looking for essays like "The Hardest Natural Languages" that combine whimsy with genuine fact-finding and insight.
An Organizationally Odd Couple
Mr. Pr0n likes to keep his stuff in neatly labeled bins. I like to keep my stuff close at hand. How do we find a middle ground where I don't feel suffocated and he's not irritated by clutter? Concrete examples of our organizing styles inside. [more inside]
posted by freshwater_pr0n at 8:45 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by freshwater_pr0n at 8:45 PM PST - 11 comments
How to install a shower rod?
Help me figure out how to install a shower rod. [more inside]
Best t-shirt websites that do the printing & selling?
I've been accumulating a few ideas for t-shirts, mostly of the silly, or sardonic sort. Among t-shirt websites that print and sell submitted designs, which tend to result in the most payola (presumably as a combination of popularity and profit-sharing arrangement)?
Excuse me while I whip this out
I'm looking for hilarious films to watch - but there are some things I'd like to avoid. Can you help me out? [more inside]
I want more Nutty Babs....
I really like two songs that have nothing in common other than repeating a single nonsensical refrain, Barbra Streisand and Salt Peanuts. What are similar songs that repeat a single simple phrase or mantra and that are, of course, totally awesome?
Plants for a bright but cold basement
Looking for information about houseplants that will do well in an oddly well-lit, but cold and drafty basement in the Seattle area. [more inside]
posted by evilcupcakes at 7:23 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by evilcupcakes at 7:23 PM PST - 7 comments
Tea (tin) for two (teas)?
I have an herbal tea* blend I make that I'd like to be able to package nicely for giving as a gift. It comes in two parts — one of sturdier spices that get simmered for a while, then one of more delicate herbs that get added and steeped once it's removed from the heat — and I'd love to find an airtight tin that's divided into two compartments. [more inside]
help.
Digital frame arrrrrrrrrrrrrgh filter: We have the HP 1010 digital frame. Vertical pictures keep getting rotated 90 degrees to be horizontal. Help. [more inside]
posted by joyceanmachine at 6:40 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by joyceanmachine at 6:40 PM PST - 4 comments
I need a Manhattan-based walk-in clinic.
Today is my third day staying home from work with a bad cold-like virus (at least, I assume it's a virus). My girlfriend thinks I ought to see a doctor tomorrow, and I agree. Thus, I need your recommendations for walk-in clinics in Manhattan. Where should I go to get a doctor's opinion? [more inside]
posted by Ash3000 at 6:36 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by Ash3000 at 6:36 PM PST - 12 comments
Why shouldn't she get a shot?
How can I articulate and justify my desire to hire female engineers? Is it even legal to act on such a preference? [more inside]
posted by Netzapper at 5:58 PM PST - 63 comments
posted by Netzapper at 5:58 PM PST - 63 comments
lines i told myself i couldn't find
I'd love to find the text of a poem online, but my google-fu fails me [more inside]
posted by RockyChrysler at 5:57 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by RockyChrysler at 5:57 PM PST - 6 comments
Stuck with a Know-It-All/Pontificator
If I am trapped in a meeting or group with a co-worker who likes to hear himself talk (I mean really pontificate)...how do I go zen on it all? How do I adjust my own frustration? He sometimes has an entourage/fan club which isn't my business but I get really frustrated when stuck with him. He also tends to show up in the same small group parties I have attended. Deep breathing doesn't seem to be helping. I'm thinking about a flask of whiskey.
posted by snap_dragon at 5:48 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by snap_dragon at 5:48 PM PST - 20 comments
Is this jeweler ripping us off?
Jeweler quoted us a price for a diamond; ones that seem equivalent are far, far cheaper online. Are we being ripped off? [more inside]
posted by The Michael The at 5:45 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by The Michael The at 5:45 PM PST - 16 comments
Where to have cheap tropical wedding for two?
Where can I find a unique yet not ridiculously expensive location for an island destination wedding (for just the two of us, not a big full wedding)? [more inside]
Looking for DVDs of orchestras playing Christmas music
Where can I find DVDs of orchestras playing Christmas music. [more inside]
I know they did mor than just the pull-up poster
I found this image online, but I can't seem to find others in the series for other exercises like push-ups and leg raises and such. I'm sure they're out there, but my google-fu fails. HALP!
posted by Pirate-Bartender-Zombie-Monkey at 5:25 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Pirate-Bartender-Zombie-Monkey at 5:25 PM PST - 5 comments
Does anyone remember this kids Christian game show from the 1980s?
Probably a shot in the dark, but does anyone recall a kids game show that aired (briefly) during the mid-80s, featuring teams of religious schools competing "Family Feud"-style against one another answering questions about the Bible? [more inside]
armstrong bio
Is there a definitive biography of Neil Armstrong? [more inside]
posted by rog at 5:03 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by rog at 5:03 PM PST - 8 comments
Optical system controllers
I am currently in the process of designing an optical system for my lab and I am looking into different controller options. I'm trying to figure out how to wire different motors, voltage sources, and detectors into a computer. [more inside]
What Would Jesus Do?
Is it appropriate to hold a fundraiser for a church in a bar? [more inside]
I have a box about the size of a microwave. Please help me come up with thirty small gifts that will fit inside.
I have a box about the size of a microwave. Please help me come up with thirty small gifts that will fit inside. [more inside]
MISSING: my inner snackmonster. If you've seen him, please call 510-123-4560
For the past two days, I haven't felt hungry at all. What's going on? [more inside]
Awesome knitting Christmas gift ideas?
I want to buy my best friend a badass knitting gift for Christmas. I know nothing about knitting. [more inside]
Mini Christmas?
How to have a smaller-than-average Christmas? [more inside]
posted by ellieBOA at 3:46 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by ellieBOA at 3:46 PM PST - 13 comments
ISO Long-Term Alcohol Rehab
Please help me find a long-term, in-patient alcohol recovery facility for my Kansas-based 41 y.o. brother. [more inside]
I-Hate-the-Holidays-Filter: Help me find the photographer behind the greatest holiday card/family portraits I've ever seen...
I-Hate-the-Holidays-Filter: Help me find the photographer behind the greatest holiday card/family portraits I've ever seen... [more inside]
Multi-office job-hunting etiquette
I have an interview at one location of a small firm, but want to find out if there are openings at their other locations. How can I tactfully do this? [more inside]
posted by yukonho at 3:18 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by yukonho at 3:18 PM PST - 5 comments
Could an old (16th Century) cannon be heard five miles away?
Could very old (16th Century) cannons be heard five miles away? This is pretty important for a story I'm writing. I know that later, huge artillery pieces could be heard for many miles, but these would be small iron pieces for a small military outpost. On a calm day, could their sound travel that far?
posted by bagadonuts at 3:18 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by bagadonuts at 3:18 PM PST - 17 comments
iPad Solution?
A couple of iPad questions... [more inside]
Help save a dear four-legged friend!
SE Wisconsin: Does anyone know of a veterinarian in the Milwaukee/Racine/Kenosha/NE Illinois area that can remove a dog's tumor on a payment plan? [more inside]
posted by peewinkle at 3:10 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by peewinkle at 3:10 PM PST - 6 comments
Help me refactor our web application
What's the best way to break apart an asp.net c# web application? [more inside]
Web Cam Halp!
How to get my computer to acknowledge my web cam? [more inside]
Know any good Australian xmas charity gift registers?
Know any good Australian xmas charity gift registers? [more inside]
posted by UbuRoivas at 2:29 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by UbuRoivas at 2:29 PM PST - 6 comments
Will scar tissue on my knee preclude distance running?
Will the scar tissue on my knee get in the way of my running? Or will I outrun it? [more inside]
Help me write a love scene. A good one.
Struggling writer asks: Help me write a non-cringeworthy love scene! What are some of your favourite literary love scenes, and what made them great? [more inside]
Platinum, the metal. A "hard" question.
Where can I go to learn how to verify the authenticity of platinum? [more inside]
Free Stuff To Good Home
Fastest way to get other people to come take our stuff? [more inside]
Faux Canadians
Seattleite, headed to Vancouver, BC this weekend. Help me and wifey do something different. [more inside]
What are the best ways to find opportunities for freelance bookkeeping and accounting work?
For my wife: What are the best ways to find opportunities for freelance bookkeeping and accounting work? [more inside]
posted by ogunther at 1:58 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by ogunther at 1:58 PM PST - 8 comments
Giving it a second shot?
I've recently reconnected with The Ex and am contemplating a discussion about getting back together with him. I'm looking for your stories about round 2 (or 3, 4, and beyond), how it worked or didn't work out for you. [more inside]
posted by patientpatient at 1:58 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by patientpatient at 1:58 PM PST - 21 comments
Does any of our stuff actually get recycled??
How can I make sure my recycling is not ending up in a landfill? [more inside]
How good is MobileMe syncing?
How good is MobileMe syncing between iOS devices and Macs? [more inside]
MeFites who know DC: Please talk to me about Bloomingdale.
MeFites who know DC: Please talk to me about Bloomingdale. [more inside]
What can I do with a gallon of Biokleeen brand diswasher detergent that just isn't cutting it for us?
What can I do with a gallon of Biokleeen brand diswasher detergent that just isn't cutting it for us? [more inside]
posted by DakotaPaul at 1:33 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by DakotaPaul at 1:33 PM PST - 7 comments
Cutting a tree on public land?
I've always wanted to cut my own Christmas tree....on public land. Legally. How do I find out whether and where I can do this? [more inside]
posted by Miko at 1:22 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by Miko at 1:22 PM PST - 11 comments
Frosting a clear light bulb?
Is it possible to spray something on clear light bulbs to make them frosty and not make them dangerous? [more inside]
posted by Pennyblack at 1:22 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Pennyblack at 1:22 PM PST - 9 comments
I prefer devices with multiple functions
Anyone use cordless phones that act as room monitors? I'm bewildered by the choices... [more inside]
posted by mhh5 at 1:07 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by mhh5 at 1:07 PM PST - 5 comments
couples counselling toronto
Could someone recommend a psychologist for couples' counselling in Toronto? [more inside]
Vegetable friend for my underground lair
What's a good plant for a small basement home office with a small basement-style window? [more inside]
posted by swift at 12:20 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by swift at 12:20 PM PST - 14 comments
Go west, young woman.
Asking for a friend: Any experience with Pacific Northwest College of Art? [more inside]
posted by functionequalsform at 12:13 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by functionequalsform at 12:13 PM PST - 9 comments
Not the fish, the soft drink
What was Barq's Amberjack? [more inside]
Firefox background tabs won't load properly
Firefox background tabs: will appear but won't load [more inside]
Burnt Out Social Worker needs your help
Mid-life career change filter: Special (burnt out social worker) snowflake details inside. [more inside]
Help me make the best Christmas package ever!
What are some quintessentially English, non-food items that I can easily mail back to the U.S? [more inside]
Carrying lot of prescription medications into the US
What are the regulations regarding carrying large amount of prescription medications in the US by non-US citizen? [more inside]
Children's picture book with non-linear narrative?
I once encountered a children's picture book, in which there were 4 pictures per page. Some of the pictures tightly related to the text on that page, but others did not make a lot of sense until later pages of the story. The narrative was thus a bit non-liner and ambiguous, with the idea that children would enjoy pointing out connections that are not immediately obvious. I believe that there is a train in the story. Unfortunately I cannot remember the title of the book or the author. Does this ring a bell to anyone??
Help me find a good sub—$200 simple HD video camera
Help me find a good sub—$200 simple HD video camera [more inside]
Can my employer make me fill out a survey?
Can my employer make me fill out a survey? [more inside]
How can I speed up changing before and after the gym.
I'm frustrated by the amount of time it takes me to change before and after the gym. What are your best gym prep shortcuts? [more inside]
Answering to Sir What is x
But Sir, what is x? Teaching students algebra for the first time. They keep wanting to put values in for x, and write that down.
E.g. x + x = . Becomes 1 + 1 = 2, in their books. Whereas I want x + x = 2x.
Does anyone have any strategies, or techniques to overcome this? [more inside]
posted by 92_elements at 11:16 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by 92_elements at 11:16 AM PST - 23 comments
is my computer just old at this point or is it underperforming?
I'm wondering whether my Dell laptop is naturally slow at this point or whether there's something weird afoot; and also, how to figure out whether I can install a solid state disk in it without much trouble? [more inside]
posted by the mad poster! at 11:08 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by the mad poster! at 11:08 AM PST - 11 comments
Having the site go down would be bad....
We're sending out about 55,000 postcards to members of our organization. Those postcards direct them to visit a brand-new website for information on a new program. Assuming that all 55,000 members have at least some interest in the new program (which they likely do, or they wouldn't pay for the membership in the first place) what kind of website traffic should we be prepared to handle during that first week? What specific hosting package (vendor and package name) would you suggest we buy to best absorb the traffic for this project.
posted by anastasiav at 11:03 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by anastasiav at 11:03 AM PST - 18 comments
Does "Return Service Requested" mean what I hope it does?
American Express sent me a book I didn't request and don't want. My card won't be charged as long as I return it within 90 days. Do I have to pay to send it back to them, or can I just write "Return to Sender" on the package? [more inside]
posted by bethist at 10:58 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by bethist at 10:58 AM PST - 15 comments
2 babies, 2 cars, 3 car seats...
Please help me find the optimal/safest positions for 3 car seats (1 infant bucket and 2 convertible seats). [more inside]
posted by ramix at 10:42 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by ramix at 10:42 AM PST - 13 comments
Comic series recommendations?
I haven't historically had much exposure to comic books or graphic novels, but I just whipped through the entire Walking Dead series and found it highly engrossing and enjoyable. What other stuff in a similar vein have I been missing out on that I might I like?
Protest music!
Do you know of any protest records or songs that are about really specific, forgotten-about causes, or related to visible minorities? [more inside]
In search of the 10-minute psychic recharge
I tend to hit a midday motivation wall. What can I do in ten minutes to recharge myself emotionally and physically, so I can get back to work? [more inside]
What's new in php/mysql in the past 4 years?
What's new in php/mySQL since four years ago? [more inside]
posted by vraxoin at 10:15 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by vraxoin at 10:15 AM PST - 11 comments
London's little known Japanese gems
I'm looking for a small, local Japanese restaurant, anywhere in London, with amazing, traditional Japanese food. In New York there are a wealth of late-night quiet Japanese places where you can get more than just sushi, sashimi, tempura, rolls and so on. The kind of place it seems improper to laugh loudly, and one must be careful with one's use of wasabi. Does London have anything similar? [more inside]
posted by omnigut at 9:54 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by omnigut at 9:54 AM PST - 10 comments
How do I get into Angels in America?
I want to go see the latest production of Angels in America, but it is long sold out. I need wait list strategies. [more inside]
posted by griphus at 9:54 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by griphus at 9:54 AM PST - 6 comments
How Early Should I Go To Get to the Top of the Washington Monument?
If you buy your ticket ahead of time for a tour of the Washington Monument (in Washington, DC), how early should you show up in order to pick up your ticket at Will Call and make it to the tour on time? Is 30 minutes sufficent? 1 hour? This is for next week, so it is (obviously) not peak season. Thanks. [more inside]
posted by bluefly at 9:49 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by bluefly at 9:49 AM PST - 2 comments
Which art periodicals database is superior?
Librarians, art historians, art researchers and scholars: From the perspective of art historical periodicals research with the widest range of relevance for art studio and art history students and instructors, which is the better database, Art Abstracts ~ or ~ Art and Architecture Complete? [more inside]
Cool stuff in NYC this weekend
Looking for suggestions of interesting things going on in NYC this weekend: exhibitions, openings, theater? [more inside]
Sweet treats for geeky guys?
Suggestions for surprise treats for an office of programmers? [more inside]
I have no mouth and I must perform maintenance on my brain
Fellow communication-challenged mefites: how do you work around your communication problems to participate effectively in therapy?
Often I find that regardless of whether I have my thoughts lined up or not, I cannot. get. words. out, as though someone cut the circuit between my brain and my mouth. So far I've had no luck circumventing the issue by writing things down; same problem. It's inhibiting my ability to (a) convey the severity of the problems I'm experiencing and (b) address them adequately if we happen to hit upon relevant topics by chance. TL;DR details inside, but that's the gist -- any suggestions for other work-arounds? [more inside]
posted by dorque at 9:12 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by dorque at 9:12 AM PST - 15 comments
Why do some liquids form azeotropes and not others?
I know *what* an azeotrope is, but I don't really know *why* an azeotrope happens. Please enlighten me. [more inside]
posted by selenized at 9:08 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by selenized at 9:08 AM PST - 7 comments
Veterans Day Special: How can disabled Vet and West Point grad best move into Software Engineering?
Veterans Day Special: How can disabled Vet and West Point grad best move into Software Engineering? [more inside]
The Irish Stutterer
I'm looking for a short story/essay written by an Irish author that involves stuttering. [more inside]
posted by Secret Life of Gravy at 8:51 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by Secret Life of Gravy at 8:51 AM PST - 4 comments
What monsters? Mountain Goats? Wedding songs.
I am looking for songs to play at my wedding when everyone is being seated and waitiing but want kind of ironic indie "nonlove" love songs. [more inside]
posted by holdkris99 at 8:45 AM PST - 32 comments
posted by holdkris99 at 8:45 AM PST - 32 comments
What are the most contested paintings out there?
Based on authenticity, what are the most contested paintings in museums today? [more inside]
posted by fantasticninety at 8:13 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by fantasticninety at 8:13 AM PST - 6 comments
Who was the WJR radio doc?
CBS News Radio, ~30 years ago. A medical doctor did a regular column. What was his name? [more inside]
posted by Goofyy at 8:13 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by Goofyy at 8:13 AM PST - 4 comments
How can I get started editing this manuscript?
What are some ways to approach editing a large manuscript? [more inside]
Show me the wonders of the Mac....
Mac newbie here who has some questions about it. [more inside]
Free to a Good Home
Mr. Leezie and I are seriously considering donating our remaining frozen embryo from an IVF cycle to an infertile couple through an open adoption. I'm looking for any experiences that anyone has had donating embryos, or receiving them. What are some of the things that we should be thinking about and planning for? Besides the obvious result of our child possibly being out there in the world, what are some ramifications of this decision?
posted by Leezie at 7:05 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by Leezie at 7:05 AM PST - 3 comments
Home upholstery: a bad idea, or the worst idea?
Our new couch has a tear along the seam of the seat. How can we fix this ourselves? [more inside]
posted by tip120 at 6:44 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by tip120 at 6:44 AM PST - 5 comments
A-B-C-D-E-F-G, please make this job easier for me
Best way to alphabetize a large number of files without going crazy? [more inside]
posted by Lucinda at 6:40 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by Lucinda at 6:40 AM PST - 13 comments
How can I print in a different font than the one I see on screen in Firefox?
How can I print in a different font than the one I see on screen in Firefox, easily and with as few clicks as possible? [more inside]
posted by katyggls at 6:29 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by katyggls at 6:29 AM PST - 5 comments
Getting past iliotibial band syndrome?
SportsMedicineFilter: Has anyone successfully overcome Iliotibial Band Syndrome? [more inside]
posted by conifer at 5:56 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by conifer at 5:56 AM PST - 18 comments
How do I buy a house without an agent? Should I?
We're ready to put an offer on a house ... and our agent just quit. Now what? [more inside]
posted by Capri at 5:47 AM PST - 30 comments
posted by Capri at 5:47 AM PST - 30 comments
Working the audio angle.
It's time to take the plunge and upgrade the audio components of my home entertainment setup. What specific makes and models should I research to ensure the best bang for my buck? [more inside]
posted by Gordion Knott at 5:22 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Gordion Knott at 5:22 AM PST - 6 comments
How do I keep myself disciplined?
How do I make myself buckle down and keep to a normal-person schedule during my current extended period of extreme sadness? [more inside]
posted by Night_owl at 3:30 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by Night_owl at 3:30 AM PST - 26 comments
November 10
Macbook or Ipad?
Should I buy a macbook or an ipad? I travel for work pretty frequently and would mostly be using the computer for internet, downloading books and video, things like that, which makes the ipad tempting. I own another laptop, but it's older, so my concern with buying the ipad is that if my current laptop breaks, having ONLY an ipad might not be smart. Would it be worth buying a macbook air because of that? Also, this would be my first mac/ipad, so are there other pros and cons of which I should be aware?
Breaking a lease, but dammit I have finals
I want to break my lease, but I also want to stay on good terms with my landlord. How do I best explain why I want to leave, but not burn any bridges with the landlord? [more inside]
Signs a New York rental apartment is not infested with vermin?
In New York, when searching for a rental apartment, what are some rule-of-thumb features usually associated with NOT having pests or vermin -- features that you might be able to find just by looking at, say, the Craigslist ad (e.g. refurbished apartments with granite countertops generally a good bet, high-up apartments, etc.)?
posted by shivohum at 9:34 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by shivohum at 9:34 PM PST - 18 comments
What is the font used in the Peychaud's Bitters label?
What font is used for the "Aromatic Cocktail Bitters" text in the Peychaud's Bitters label? [more inside]
Underwear for a grown-up Superboy
Good outlet for a specific style of men's Jockey microfiber underwear? [more inside]
Freddie at home
Have you seen: Freddie Mercury in a kittycat sweater? [more inside]
posted by Ambrosia Voyeur at 8:43 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Ambrosia Voyeur at 8:43 PM PST - 4 comments
Oh Shit, You Mean This is Forever?
Why do I get panicky and want to quit right after getting full-time work? How can I stop this from happening? [more inside]
Visiting San Francisco
Going to be in San Francisco from the 13th to the 22nd of this month. Looking for some suggestions of things to do and check out. [more inside]
posted by troubles at 8:34 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by troubles at 8:34 PM PST - 17 comments
Generating font files for TCPDF PDF generator
I would like to create Arial Unicode MS font files for the TCPDF php class. I have a XAMPP setup on a Windows machine. [more inside]
posted by jyorraku at 8:27 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by jyorraku at 8:27 PM PST - 4 comments
I only want to click once!
What can cause a laptop/browser to display "server not found" almost every time a page is loaded for the first time, display it properly most of the time when it is reloaded (except for occasional formatting issues that are resolved with yet another reload)? [more inside]
posted by aroberge at 8:27 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by aroberge at 8:27 PM PST - 2 comments
Music Lyrics
What are some websites/blogs that break down song meanings? [more inside]
Giving it the old college try
Can a high-school senior overcome middling grades and hope to get into college and become a nurse or psychologist, or is it too late? We've known a girl, whom I'll call Lisa, since she and our son were in first grade. We lost touch for a while, but we recently reconnected. She is the youngest of four and lives with her mother. None of her siblings nor her mother graduated from high school. Until this year, Lisa was thinking of joining the military after high school, but now she is interested in becoming a nurse or psychologist. My wife and I want to help her get into college. How can we best do that? We are meeting with her school counselor soon. We live in the Denver area. [more inside]
Songs you've heard at wedding parties
What are some songs that you've heard played at wedding reception parties or dances? [more inside]
posted by mtphoto at 7:09 PM PST - 35 comments
posted by mtphoto at 7:09 PM PST - 35 comments
I need books about girl gamers.
Find me books and other media about girl gamers, please!
Any type of gamer can apply.
I've already got 'I Kill Giants', 'Halting State' and 'This Is Not A Game'. Are there any other media that portrays gamers of the female variety?
SaaS DB Creator
Are there any good SaaS-based webform/DB builders out there? [more inside]
posted by syzygy at 6:17 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by syzygy at 6:17 PM PST - 8 comments
parking for providence acela
Where should I park to catch the Acela from Providence, RI? [more inside]
posted by Tandem Affinity at 6:16 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Tandem Affinity at 6:16 PM PST - 7 comments
How can I print out my infographics?
What's the best way to print my long, thin, dark-background (made-for-the-web!) infographics on paper? [more inside]
Need a shakta novel!
I need a book about Shakta (Indian goddess) mysticism! [more inside]
Boy meets girl again, still too shy
Met a girl I had a crush on again. We kinda set up a date, and then she didn't show up. Problem: we didn't exchange phone numbers. Found out her email adress, but no idea what to write to her/how to set up another date. [more inside]
posted by roerek at 5:46 PM PST - 35 comments
posted by roerek at 5:46 PM PST - 35 comments
Looking for ladies of film
Looking for movies or television shows that depict very gracious, well-mannered, and feminine women... [more inside]
Prank call and caller ID
Is it possible to get a recorded prank call and the number on your caller id shows a fake number (business number)? At the end of the recorded message it said something like prank.com but not sure of the exact name. Is there any way to find out where call originated?
posted by sandyp at 5:26 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by sandyp at 5:26 PM PST - 7 comments
Lost Song Flyer--"I want to hear a symphony."
This is incredibly vague, but metafilter is equally helpful for stuff like this! I heard a song with a male singer and the chorus was something like "I want to hear a symphony" and then how he wanted more out of life or a relationship. [more inside]
posted by shortyJBot at 5:25 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by shortyJBot at 5:25 PM PST - 6 comments
Temporarily insulate a drafty exterior door?
My apartment's back exit has a windowed door (similar to this, although it's only a single door) and no storm door. It's drafty and I'd like to insulate it as much as I can, sans all but the most rudimentary carpentry skills. What's my best temporary solution? [more inside]
How do I get hired as a legal documentation specialist?
I want to get a job as a legal documentation specialist (word processor). I have no prior work experience in law firms. What's the work like, and how do I get hired? [more inside]
posted by velvet winter at 5:18 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by velvet winter at 5:18 PM PST - 11 comments
Alureon.A Trojan
My neighbor's computer seems to be infected with a rootkit trojan, Alureon.A. can anyone recommend a way to get rid of it? I have found some sites referenced from Wikipedia, but it seems pretty complicated. I am open to suggestions.
posted by Red58 at 5:04 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Red58 at 5:04 PM PST - 10 comments
What was this crazy show called?
Okay, I have scoured the "Worldwide Web" for YEARS trying to remember the name of a tv series that used to air on TLC back in the 90s (in the days of actual "learning"....). It was a British show--or, at least, the host was British--and it was called something like The Most Amazing Machine or the Incredible Machine or something like that..... [more inside]
posted by oohisay at 4:55 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by oohisay at 4:55 PM PST - 11 comments
Can someone tell me what track this is please?
Effortless attitude with Julia Child skillz!
Foodie-filter: Help me think of food equivalents of, "Oh, this old thing?"! Looking for tapas-style food that can be thrown together at the last minute but is still impressive. [more inside]
posted by stellaluna at 4:23 PM PST - 36 comments
posted by stellaluna at 4:23 PM PST - 36 comments
No severability clause in the health care bill?
Did they really fail to include a severabillity clause in the health-care reform bill? [more inside]
posted by Chocolate Pickle at 4:19 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Chocolate Pickle at 4:19 PM PST - 9 comments
I want to give my prof a gift, is it okay?
Etiquette filter: I'd like to give my Creative Writing professor a gift to celebrate her new baby (due in Dec). Her and her husband are also the advisors for the Creative Writing side of the English Department, of which I'm a grad student. Am I crossing any ethical boundaries? [more inside]
posted by patheral at 4:15 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by patheral at 4:15 PM PST - 15 comments
Stage this house!
We've decided to move. We currently live in Omaha, NE and are considering moving to Cedar Rapids, IA, where I grew up, because greatschools.org indicates that the schools there kick ass compared to Omaha and vicinity. (Our kids are 3 and 1, so we've got time, but you know... no time like the present.) We're still a little conflicted about whether to go to CR or not, but I'll save that question for next week.
This week's question IS: what should we do to our house to get it ready to sell? [more inside]
Looking for High Quality Monogrammed Towels
I need help finding a superior-quality, monogrammed bath towel set for a gift. [more inside]
books for my ipod!
Great recent book of fiction or short stories (past decade or so) I can read via my ipod (my quirky caveats inside)? [more inside]
Suggestions for dealing with a co-worker who doesn't really like you?
Suggestions for dealing with a co-worker who doesn't really like you? [more inside]
posted by JoannaC at 3:28 PM PST - 29 comments
posted by JoannaC at 3:28 PM PST - 29 comments
Humane gator parks?
Is it possible to see alligators near disney world? But not in any sort of context that would make an animal rights activist cry. [more inside]
posted by jrb223 at 3:27 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by jrb223 at 3:27 PM PST - 10 comments
How to get the vuvuzelas out of my speakers?
Computer speakers buzz loudly for 15 seconds to a minute when going into sleep mode. How can I get them to go to sleep quietly? [more inside]
posted by jaden at 3:22 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by jaden at 3:22 PM PST - 6 comments
Why do I have this pain in my heel?
YANMD filter: Why does my heel burn/pull when I stretch it? [more inside]
Nip future cancer in the bud
Is there such a thing as a generic cancer screening? [more inside]
Help me make it rain!
[ Successful Sales Professionals Filter ] Help me make it rain! Does anyone have any outside sales resources (i.e. a book, philosophy, tech solutions, etc) they would recommend to someone who is brand new in that kind of role? [more inside]
Identify this floor lamp?
I just saw this floor lamp at a local antique shop, and it looks very familiar. Is this a well-known design, or is it just that my grandparents had a version of it in there home somewhere? [more inside]
Tips for a new reference librarian
Librarians: tips for a new reference librarian? [more inside]
old car won't start -- help!
Old car ('91 Tercel) won't start on cold, wet mornings. Trusted mechanic can't find anything wrong. Since this trouble began ten months ago, have replaced MAP sensor, starter, battery and ignition coil. Any hacks or diagnostic tips? [more inside]
How to screen thousands of online images to download and catalog hundreds?
A friend wants to find, list, and study Renaissance paintings that depict a certain subject. She can study photo reproductions, but her on-line searches turn up many thousands of potentially relevant jpgs, including many duplicates in various sizes. She would like to get some help -- perhaps crowdsourcing with a micropayment for each image downloaded -- if she can avoid duplicate submissions and also acquire accurate, searchable metadata (artist, title, etc.) linked to each unique submission. Have you got any suggestions for implementing such a collection effort when the collector can't afford to hire a research assistant? [more inside]
How/Should we rent out our cabin?
Guides, books, tips, caveats for renting out our Vermont cabin? [more inside]
posted by justkevin at 2:20 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by justkevin at 2:20 PM PST - 2 comments
How do I sew leather trim?
Where might I find a sewing site (or a book) that shows how to sew leather edging (or binding or piping) on to fabric? [more inside]
posted by morganw at 1:57 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by morganw at 1:57 PM PST - 5 comments
Tips for losing my virginity via online hookup
Tips for losing my virginity via online hookup [more inside]
Please help me ID a 3D movie from the 80's.
Please help me ID a 3D movie from the 80's. [more inside]
WII or Kinect or Playstation Move or None of the Above?
I'm lucky enough to have a workout area in our house. Have an old TV and DVD player and a good collection of workouts, free weights, and other fitness stuff, but I'm starting to think about adding a Playstation Move or Xbox Kinect or WII. My interest is in workouts, not other games. Has anyone tried any or all? Which, if any, would you recommend? Or should I just stick with current setup? [more inside]
posted by bearwife at 1:43 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by bearwife at 1:43 PM PST - 5 comments
If it were a strict Trek wedding, we could just wear dress uniform...
Great, non-pushy place to buy a wedding dress in Portland, OR? [more inside]
posted by thesmallmachine at 1:42 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by thesmallmachine at 1:42 PM PST - 2 comments
Bed and bored
Men and sexual variety: I think he’s a little bored, and I’m not sure what to do about it. [more inside]
Reporting an iPhone App for copyright infringement
Somebody released a commercial iPhone app that's feeding from licensed content scrapped from our website. How can we report this to Apple? [more inside]
Why is my external monitor breaking my WiFi connection?
Why is my external monitor (a 23" Apple Cinema Display) slowing down my internet connection? [more inside]
posted by cosmic osmo at 1:36 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by cosmic osmo at 1:36 PM PST - 5 comments
Tips on how to go out on a date with one of my best friends
Any tips for a first date with a friend I've known for a few years? [more inside]
posted by fantodstic at 1:35 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by fantodstic at 1:35 PM PST - 7 comments
pain in the side
Vague pain in side, yes, you are not my doctor, I should see my doctor, so what is this pain anyway? [more inside]
Point here for "pasta", here for "chicken".
My grandparents, who are in their 70s, will be taking their first international flight from Bulgaria to the United States (with a transfer in Amsterdam) next week. They do not speak English. How can we make this easier for them? [more inside]
Getting off the ground with bioinformatics?
I'm a final year biochemistry undergrad, and through my internships / reading of papers / etc, I've become keenly aware that I'd like to be more conversant with computer science approaches to the field. The sheer volume of approaches and strategies in bioinformatics is a little overwhelming, though: where's a good place to start focusing my attention? I have strong maths skills, but my programming ability is limited to pecking out simple instruction sets in Python or Matlab, and my research work thus far has mostly been on isolating and characterising protein markers from serum / urine / etc.
How much compensation for damages due to faulty construction is fair?
Hi all,
My suit was wrecked by an improperly installed door at a recently constructed office building - how much compensation is fair in your opinion? [more inside]
posted by stealabove at 12:36 PM PST - 72 comments
posted by stealabove at 12:36 PM PST - 72 comments
Help me find some minimalist footwear?
Help me find the right pair of minimalist shoes! I've been a member of a Crossfit gym for six months, which means I've been exposed to the peer pressure regarding Vibram FiveFingers. Plus, I'm starting to travel a lot (and lightly) and want a pair of running shoes that have a small footprint (heh) when packed in a suitcase. Recommendations for this recreational runner? Are Vibrams a good option? Which model? How do I size them? I'm training for next October's Portland Marathon, if that makes a difference. Bonus points for shoes available at REI (though that's not a requirement).
How do I organize a picket line at the airport?
Help me organize a "picket line" at a local airport about the new TSA security policies. [more inside]
RFID Card - What Are Some Smaller Alternatives? (Wristwatch; Wedding Ring)
I have an " HID iCLASS Px G6H " RFID card. Can I "clone" this RFID card data onto a chip (I've seen some the size of a grain of rice) that I can affix to a wristwatch, or even a ring? [more inside]
posted by WhereAmI at 12:08 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by WhereAmI at 12:08 PM PST - 4 comments
Payments Along the Bell Curve
I need help calculating a construction interest payment schedule that is likely to follow a bell-curve. [more inside]
Baby, we were born to add
SPSS/SAS filter: How can I convert a series of dates into a series of sequential numbers? Of course the data is messy and some of it's missing. [more inside]
What is the best telescope I can purchase new for less than $500?
I want to buy a telescope. Price range < $500. I know a thing or two about astronomy, but not much about telescopes. [more inside]
Where can I find the music (not songs) from "Slings & Arrows"?
I just finished watching all three seasons of "Slings & Arrows" and am looking for some way to acquire Ron Sures' imaginative score. [more inside]
Help me get an ethernet connection to my apartment.
Help me get an ethernet connection from the basement of one apartment building to the 3rd floor of another. [more inside]
How to respond to a Charlie the Unicorn when you can't take his freakin' kidney.
Every week during Poetry Workshop, we write criticisms on our classmates' poems. This week, my friend handed me this. How can I retaliate next week? [more inside]
Can computer geekery save me from data entry hell?
Can you help me automate this big data entry project? There has got to be a way to harness the power of my computer to make the process easier than entering everything line by tedious line on a website! [more inside]
Water shoes?
Please recommend some good water shoes. [more inside]
Who moved my threes?
[Excel 2003 filter] Trying to plan for the inevitable with Excel and my data sources.
I'm using one spreadsheet as the source of data for another spreadsheet, and want to be belted and suspendered against the day someone (likely me!) nukes the wrong thing. [more inside]
posted by tilde at 10:39 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by tilde at 10:39 AM PST - 5 comments
Is there a way to do volunteer work at home from my PC?
After 5 years with no work and little activity due to bipolar disorder, I'd like to do a small amount of something useful every week (maybe 5 hours). However I have special circumstances (see below) which mean I can't do work outside of the house or attend training sessions. I need something I can do on my PC at flexible times, such as e-mentoring. Alternatively maybe there is something similar to a virtual assistant type work which I could do for a charity. Does anyone have experience of this which they could share or suggestions for type of work I could do? I am in Glasgow, Scotland but since I would work online I don't mind where the charity/ nonprofit would be. [more inside]
How do I overcome my very messy tendencies?
How do I learn to take better care of myself and my surroundings? I feel like a total unorganized mess and need some advice. [more inside]
melodrama, fade-out, third option?
How do I dial back a friendship before my heart gets trampled any more? [more inside]
Seeking scifi short story about 3D printing
I am trying to find a short science fiction story I read sometime in the last five years. It was about 3-D printing and/or self-replicating machines. [more inside]
posted by everichon at 10:12 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by everichon at 10:12 AM PST - 6 comments
Stop my bag from squeaking
How do I stop my bag from squeaking? The canvas (or nylon) strap on my bag is attached to a coated metal ring that squeaks when they rub against each other. [more inside]
posted by EatenByAGrue at 9:56 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by EatenByAGrue at 9:56 AM PST - 12 comments
Can't see the light...
A friend has a Canon Powershot S1 IS that powers up, the lens motor seems to work, the display seems to work, but the camera gets no image. It just takes solid black pictures. [more inside]
posted by BeerFilter at 9:55 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by BeerFilter at 9:55 AM PST - 4 comments
Help me stop chasing this dragon.
Ex-Junkies of Metafilter: Help me join your ranks. Please tell me how you learned to live without it after it got a hold of you. [more inside]
Office politics make me want to vomit.
A coworker with whom I only occasionally interact gave another coworker a very ambiguous yet relatively serious performance-related warning to give to me as a "heads up." To my self-knowledge, the accusation in question did not occur, but, if in the off-chance it did, I would want to know more details so I could avoid somehow fucking-up-while-having-no-realization-of-doing-so in the future. I'm not sure how to proceed. [more inside]
How to model a heptamer from a monomer?
What is the best modelling software to construct hexa- and higher ordered structures of membrane proteins if you've got a monomer structure? [more inside]
Flap flap flap
What's the best use of 2000 Air Miles (Canadian), or 4500 American Airlines Frequent Flier Miles? I'd like to use up my miles, but both companies have convoluted websites that make it very difficult to compare the different things you can redeem the miles for. [more inside]
MacBook Air a regression in performance?
How will the new 11-inch MacBook Air perform in comparison to a 2006 13-inch MacBook? [more inside]
posted by dixiecupdrinking at 9:13 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by dixiecupdrinking at 9:13 AM PST - 18 comments
Insurance companies and collusion? Naaw.
Is the insurance industry conducting an organized campaign through word of mouth to use the recent healthcare bill changes to maximize profits by manipulating public perception? [more inside]
posted by readery at 8:56 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by readery at 8:56 AM PST - 12 comments
Help me pick an HD Media Player
I'm about to buy an HD media player and I have a few questions for those of you who own one. [more inside]
Are select benefits a racket?
Are flexible spending plans a racket? Where I work we have a benefit called a "select benefit account" which seems to be called a "flexible spending plan" other places. We can add pre-tax money to an account which can be used for medical expenses. If the money isn't used in the year, then "you lose it". The tax benefits of this plan are obvious. What isn't so obvious is where that money is going when it is lost. Who is making money off this? [more inside]
posted by bdc34 at 8:48 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by bdc34 at 8:48 AM PST - 25 comments
US Dryports
Where can I find a comprehensive list of all the ports in the United States that are capable of receiving an international cargo shipment that will need to be cleared through US customs? I know that this includes seaports, but I think that it also includes "dry ports" and "intermodal hubs."
Web based blogging software
I need blogging software that can publish different blogs, each located in a different server. [more inside]
How do I find a personal Spanish tutor in Tegucigalpa?
Looking for a Spanish tutor to help me polish my skills while I'm in Tegucigalpa, Honduras for a month (Feb-Mar '11) - do you know such a person? Do you know a better way? [more inside]
3 green in March, 0 in February, 12 in January...
Yet another excel question - month + text criteria counting... [more inside]
posted by Seeba at 7:59 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by Seeba at 7:59 AM PST - 4 comments
So what about Mint?
I like Mint.com and I want to use it. My wife, she disagrees. This has caused some consternation. Maybe you can help. [more inside]
How can I save each day from failure?
I'm depressed. What can I do to keep one small negative experience from spiraling into a cascade of negative thoughts about myself? I'm working on getting into therapy and getting on meds, but I need some strategies that will help me cut these cycles now. [more inside]
posted by ocherdraco at 7:56 AM PST - 29 comments
posted by ocherdraco at 7:56 AM PST - 29 comments
Gone off coffee, want back in
I love coffee, but it's getting hard for me to find coffee I like which doesn't break the bank or make me ill. Dark roasts smell like burnt sweat socks to me, and lighter roasts are too acidic/sour. I used to be okay with medium-to-light roasts that were "breakfast blends" or which were nutty/chocolatey/spicy rather than fruity/winey (according to the vendor's descriptions) but lately that system has let me down and all coffee seems too acidic/sour.
Why have I "gone off" coffee, and what other coffee (bean/roast/brewing method) should I try? [more inside]
posted by sarahkeebs at 7:40 AM PST - 30 comments
posted by sarahkeebs at 7:40 AM PST - 30 comments
Does Splat fall flat?
Does anyone have experience with "Splat" hair dye? Specifically "Lusty Lavender". How does it compare to Manic Panic? [more inside]
Alternatives to a sari blouse?
Need help finding an impromptu sari blouse alternative. [more inside]
posted by darsh at 6:56 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by darsh at 6:56 AM PST - 11 comments
Help Me Convert Hard Copy Data to Excel
Scanning, Excel, data input help needed. I need to convert info from a lot of hard copy bank statements into a an excel spreadsheet. Have tried scanning directly into xls and it results in a disorganized mess. Have tried to cut and paste from scan created pdf but it will not allow. Please help in automating this process and making my life a much happier place. [more inside]
Is it safe to cross the Cascade during the winter?
Is it safe to cross the Cascade from Portland during the winter? I accepted a job cross-country. I will be leaving all my possessions behind. I want fly into Portland and rent a car and continue rest of my trip east into central Oregon.
What's winter condition like at mountain passes on state route 20, 26, or I-84. Is it safe to drive in the mountain during late November/early December?
posted by Carius at 6:29 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by Carius at 6:29 AM PST - 19 comments
Finance lectures
Free online videos/courses to explain financial markets in general, the American stock market in particular? I've found and have started watching this lecture series by Robert Shiller. Do you know of others? Even more basic would be nice - explanations of P/E ratios, shorting stocks, contracts, etc. Not interested in written resources - have plenty of those. Looking for more interactive displays, with a preference for academic lectures.
posted by (Arsenio) Hall and (Warren) Oates at 6:06 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by (Arsenio) Hall and (Warren) Oates at 6:06 AM PST - 3 comments
Antique Lathes Roadshow
Wanted: casual meeting/working venues in central London
I'm looking for casual working/meeting venues in central London. Ideally near Oxford Circus but other Zone 1 suggestions welcome. Wifi essential and areas for up to 6 people in places like cafes, bars etc.
posted by i_cola at 5:53 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by i_cola at 5:53 AM PST - 10 comments
Paste a Formula into Non-Empty cells in Excell
Excel VBA Macro Help: I am trying to come up with a very basic script to paste a formula into any Non-Empty cells in the currently selected Range. but its not working. argh! [more inside]
Layover in Toronto
Is it feasible to go explore Toronto during a 7+ hr layover at Pearson? [more inside]
How can I build a list of the non-lethal yet still unfortunate things that are most likely to happen to me?
How can I build a list of the non-lethal yet still unfortunate things that are most likely to happen to me? [more inside]
posted by lunchbox at 12:01 AM PST - 31 comments
posted by lunchbox at 12:01 AM PST - 31 comments
November 9
Seeking a Lap Desk for Both iPad and MacBook Pro
I don't even know whether it's possible, but if anyone finds it so they're no doubt here. My MacBook Pro is getting too hot on my lap and my iPad is too unsteady propped up on a couch pillow. In the spirit of multi-use it would be great to find a lap desk that serves both functions and, as I've studied every model out there, I'm hoping to hear from others with real-world experience. [more inside]
posted by Mertonian at 11:31 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by Mertonian at 11:31 PM PST - 15 comments
How to use vinegar to clean cat pee smell out of a leather couch?
Another cat pee smell on couch question. Specifically, leather couch with cushions that do not come off. Multiple repeat offender cat. Multiple varied attempts to remove smell/prevent new "accidents". Now I'm going to try vinegar. Any step by step methods for these specific circumstances? [more inside]
Help me find some cubes!
Making a Yoshimoto photo cube. Where in Seattle can I find (or have made) wooden cubes, roughly 2" per side? [more inside]
posted by sapere aude at 11:12 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by sapere aude at 11:12 PM PST - 7 comments
Where did my libido go?
Why has going off the Pill lowered my sex drive? [more inside]
Tell me about Disneyland!
I'm going to Disneyland for the first time at age 24! I'm dying to know... What are your favorite rides? What are your tips/tricks? Memorable anecdotes? Dos and Don'ts? Interesting tidbits? I'm all ears! [more inside]
posted by delicate_dahlias at 10:11 PM PST - 44 comments
posted by delicate_dahlias at 10:11 PM PST - 44 comments
"That's deep."
Books that "hint" at life lessons or realizations about life? [more inside]
Can I fix my patio deck?
DIY Advice: paving over wooden decking, can it be done? [more inside]
posted by wilful at 9:50 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by wilful at 9:50 PM PST - 16 comments
Quick & Easy MSA - Good Idea?
[Accounting Degree Filter] Will it be beneficial to me to get my Master of Science in Accounting from what looks like a second-rate program? Obviously there is a little more to it than this. [more inside]
Help broke students enjoy Hawaii on a budget
We're a couple in our mid-20s, both college students, who will be staying in Waikiki for a week with a budget. Ideas and tips needed. [more inside]
posted by asciident at 9:24 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by asciident at 9:24 PM PST - 16 comments
How to go the distance
You're happy in your long-term (10 years-plus?) relationship. I'm hoping to get that far someday, but I always drop out early. Tell me what it felt like at year 2-3. [more inside]
Boom boom in the zoom zoom room.
I love it when, in a film, there's a quick optical zoom on a frozen frame -- The 400 Blows, The Rules of Attraction, Beck's Devil's Haircut video. Have more, preferably with Youtube links? [more inside]
posted by eschatfische at 8:32 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by eschatfische at 8:32 PM PST - 8 comments
Spendy.
How do you temper or tone down your entertainment/recreation spending? [more inside]
How to cancel old and busted credit cards?
Yet another credit card question...now that the credit is good, how do I ditch the old ones without damaging the good score? [more inside]
Need An Impressive Class Name
Help me come up with a VERY IMPRESSIVE-SOUNDING fake class title! It's for a gag proposal. It has to be something very obscure, and very intellectual sounding, for a college class. Thanks! [more inside]
SQL learning exercises
Suggestions for real-life(ish) SQL exercises? [more inside]
Do I really have to do things their way?
I'm a tenant. My garbage disposal is broken, and the lease specifically says that the landlord won't repair it. Landlord is saying I have to, and that I'm not allowed to do it myself. I'm in California. Anybody have any advice? [more inside]
What I'm looking for is what I would describe as a goth-lite ethereal short dress.
I am a small woman in need of an interesting little dress for a performance with a band in a bar. Help me find some less obvious, inexpensive, alternative/gothic/victorian clothing stores in New York City. [more inside]
Pick One: $2400 saved over 12 months, or $2400 cash gift up front?
MoneyFilter: I have been paying back a loan and will continue paying back for several more years. A birthday gift in this context, has two options: (a) to permit me to cease making payments for one year ($200/mo) and resume payments 1 year from now and each month of this year being marked as paid (a savings of $200/month for 12 months), or (b) be given the equivalent $2400 cash up front. [more inside]
Be our virtual tour guide!
Two nights in Victoria, what should we do? [more inside]
Spare the rod, spoil the child?
Where can I find some good research literature on the effectiveness of corporal punishment as a means to discipline children? [more inside]
i don't know what to say
A week ago, my sister and her husband (they have a four year old) have decided to undergo a trial separation. Please help me figure out how best to support her, and whether or not I should keep my mouth shut. [more inside]
[Insert dumb blonde joke here]
I am getting my hair cut and I need pictures to show the haircut I want: short and sexy, maybe layered, lots of volume, natural blond with natural-looking blond highlights, and preferably bangs. Help! [more inside]
posted by pecknpah at 4:55 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by pecknpah at 4:55 PM PST - 14 comments
This is not my delicious apple
Have Fuji apples changed over the past 5 years or so? [more inside]
posted by TG_Plackenfatz at 4:50 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by TG_Plackenfatz at 4:50 PM PST - 27 comments
What kind of fuel should we get for a creme brulee torch?
My friend needs fuel for a Crate & Barrel's Culinary Torch, SKU 447463
The torch was purchased at Crate & Barrel, fuel not included, so:
What kind of fuel should we get? We've heard propane. Is that correct, or should it be something else? And what sort of container does it need to be in?
Finally, where to buy it?
Thanks!
Help me understand the magic of truffles!
Tell me all of the wonderful dark secrets of making chocolate truffles. [more inside]
posted by A Terrible Llama at 4:24 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by A Terrible Llama at 4:24 PM PST - 23 comments
Origin of the Behind the Green Door story?
What's the story behind the print version of "Behind the Green Door" that circulated for awhile before the porn film was made? [more inside]
Tricky laptop specs for less
My uncle is looking for a laptop with a certain set of specs. He saw a Sony laptop like it, but he's wondering if there's a laptop with the same specs, but more wallet friendly. [more inside]
Cheap-ish dinner for 10-12 in lower Manhattan.
I need to find restaurant in lower Manhattan for dinner for 10-12 people in the $10-15 entree range for tomorrow night. [more inside]
Identify these Nike shoes?
Enjoying Las Vegas on a College Student's Budget
How can 10-12 college students have a really cheap but fun time in Las Vegas this weekend? [more inside]
Where can I find dapper, classic baby clothes?
Any idea where I can find baby clothes like these (see inside) online? [more inside]
DNA sequencing basics
How do I go about learning how DNA sequencing works? [more inside]
posted by doriancarey at 3:35 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by doriancarey at 3:35 PM PST - 7 comments
How much do I charge for email copywriting?
FreelanceFilter: What to charge for freelance marketing communications writing? [more inside]
Cheap Durable Refurbished Laptop of DOOM!
Looking for a cheap, durable, cheap, reliable, CHEAP laptop (prefer NOT netbook). Thinking Refurbished or Re-certified??? details inside. [more inside]
How Many Homophones?
Which language has the most homophonic words (one sound, multiple spellings. In English, e.g., BEAR and BARE)?
It's hard to do precise comparisons across languages because they differ in what counts as a word, in how complicated their inflectional system is, etc. But even approximate data would be useful.
I saw one paper on automatic speech recognition which showed that the system made more errors on French than Italian German etc. and that most of them were due to homophones. But, where are some real facts about degree of homophony across languages?
Is it possible to refurbish this mess into a more reasonable friendship? If so, how?
At baseline, I'm terrible with keeping in touch even with uncomplicatedly good friends. This situation is far from uncomplicated, though. [more inside]
Help me pick a CD
I need advice on picking a CD. Our financial planner has advised that we use a portion of our cash to purchase an 18-month CD. She listed Discover Bank as the institution to use, citing a rate of 1.50%. Between our meeting with her and opening the account and transferring the money, the rate for an 18-month CD at Discover has dropped to 1.40%. Is there a website that compares CD rates? I went to Ally and see their rate is 1.44%. Is there an online calculator I can use to see how much of a difference this is from Discover (i.e., so I can decide whether it's worth it to open a new account and transfer money to Ally). Or, should I wait it out and see if rates go back up?
England Dan? NOT from England. But was his song a TV theme?
Asking for a friend who's now being driven mad by the Muzak... Was "I'd Really Love To See You Tonight", a song by England Dan & John Ford Coley (and covered by everybody from Barry Manilow to Reba McEntire) ever the theme song to a television show? [more inside]
posted by aristan at 2:48 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by aristan at 2:48 PM PST - 6 comments
Google Chome: Too Much Noise
When users of my Spanish-language learning website visit it using Google Chrome, all the audio podcasts open at once, creating a cacophony which leads to bewildered emails (my users) and shame (me). The site is Spanish Newsbites, it's been built using Typepad, and I can't believe I'm the only person in the world experiencing this. Any solutions (simple is good) gratefully received.
posted by Holly at 2:48 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Holly at 2:48 PM PST - 10 comments
Craigslist scam or legit?
Has anyone ever bought from someone on Craigslist selling at wholesale prices referring to themselves as a "dealer"? Not incuding cars. [more inside]
posted by phishie at 2:26 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by phishie at 2:26 PM PST - 9 comments
Can my wordpress blog work in sync with my wesbite?
Can I have the headlines from my wordpress blog show up on my website? [more inside]
Where can I find a vegetarian hotel in Paris?
Where can I eat vegetarian while staying in Paris? I'm planning a week's holiday in Paris or perhaps nearby, and would like a hotel that's either vegetarian, or very sympathetic to a vegetarian diet. What are my options? Are there any options?
How to get rid of an EKG machine?
For some reason my wife has an older portable EKG machine (A GE/Marquette MacPC 12-lead model, like this one) and would like to donate it to an organization that can help people with it. How do I find such an organization?
posted by maniactown at 1:51 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by maniactown at 1:51 PM PST - 5 comments
Quick, Popular Reads
Are there any short novels (~200 pgs. or less) that have made it onto the New York Times Best Seller List? [more inside]
Stereoscopic Vision
Is the average person really that dependent upon stereoscopic vision? [more inside]
Character Encoding Explanations for the Non-Developer
How do I explain character encoding issues well to very non-technical non-developers? [more inside]
posted by dubitable at 1:40 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by dubitable at 1:40 PM PST - 22 comments
where to buy a business card case
help me find a nice business card case to buy my husband for hanukkah [more inside]
Mac vs. PC, 2010
Just how dominant are Macs in the professional Graphic Design arena nowadays? [more inside]
posted by LowellLarson at 1:14 PM PST - 33 comments
posted by LowellLarson at 1:14 PM PST - 33 comments
Servers and databases and UIs, oh my
How do tech limitations affect design choices on large scale Web sites? [more inside]
posted by rmm at 1:04 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by rmm at 1:04 PM PST - 11 comments
Looking for magazines that publish enthralling nonfiction
Looking for new magazines to read or subscribe to that publish enthralling nonfiction. [more inside]
posted by reenum at 1:02 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by reenum at 1:02 PM PST - 17 comments
I wanna get him off
Help me with a fictional plot: I want a character to commit a murder, and then (after some mental turmoil etc lasting several months) hand himself in to the police. However, with no evidence of this murder, and with as little as possible description of police procedure on my part, I want the guy to be released. What would be the smoothest way to achieve this? [more inside]
Best of Youtube site?
What was the "YoutubeFilter" site mentioned on Daring Fireball in the past few months? I remember John Gruber mentioning a newish site that showed cool new videos, like a Best of Youtube site. Anybody remember what it is?
posted by exhilaration at 12:33 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by exhilaration at 12:33 PM PST - 4 comments
Mawwiage, that bwessed awwangement, that dweam within a dweam...
We secretly got married a few months before our wedding. Who do we need to tell? We're in Pennsylvania. [more inside]
How do I get my laptop and monitor to play nice?
I am running Boot Camp (on Snow Leopard) on a MacBook and I can't get my external LCD monitor to play nicely with the Windows side. [more inside]
posted by rubbish bin night at 12:21 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by rubbish bin night at 12:21 PM PST - 3 comments
Recommend a screenshot archiving service . . .
Screenshot archiving service suggestions wanted. Need a solution to capture and archive website screenshots online to compare year over year. [more inside]
Puff Me
Please help me find a long puffer coat that isn't stuffed with down. [more inside]
What should I do about my nonprofit's name being used in a scam email?
A nonprofit organization I'm working with has received a forwarded e-mail supposedly from them. It's not, and their good name is being used in a scam. What should they do? [more inside]
Is it normal for a company to be secretive about their supply?
Should I be suspicious of a supplier that won't disclose their sources for meat? [more inside]
Identify that med: new or expermimental antibiotic circa 1989 in midwest U.S.
Long shot: I had an allergic reaction to a new or experimental antibiotic circa 1989 in the midwest U.S. Anybody out there know what this antibiotic might have been? [more inside]
posted by moira at 11:16 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by moira at 11:16 AM PST - 21 comments
Need assistance using the phone and listening to music in the car with my iPhone
Please help me listen to music in my car with the iPhone, and take phone calls! I get get a setup to work right. Details follow... [more inside]
posted by Rad_Boy at 11:09 AM PST - 1 comment
posted by Rad_Boy at 11:09 AM PST - 1 comment
Keep the husband, lose the mice
Please make my mice go away! (Keep the husband, lose the mice.) [more inside]
posted by ladypants at 11:01 AM PST - 40 comments
posted by ladypants at 11:01 AM PST - 40 comments
Winter clothes similar to...
Please recommend me winter clothes like this. I like the minimalist design and the typographic elements, but they only have a few thermals! [more inside]
Where can I buy this bowl/cup?
A Thai place in Berkeley where I had dinner some time ago had those really nice drinking bowls/cups made out of aluminum or silver or some other metal - where can I buy them? Here's a picture (with a table spoon for size comparison). [more inside]
posted by The Toad at 10:28 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by The Toad at 10:28 AM PST - 12 comments
Calorie counter for my wallet
I'd love to get a handle on my money the same way I'm getting a handle on my eating. I've been using Fatsecret and its corresponding Android app for several weeks now to lose weight...and it's working! I think the reasons it works for me are A) it forces me to eat consciously; I know I will be entering the calories, so instead of scarfing eight cookies, I'm counting so I can enter the right amount in Fatsecret later, B) It's simple (takes only a moment to choose a food, dropdown menu for portion, barcode scanner/can enter food anywhere with app; I don't have to think about when, what, how often to eat), C) It's almost like a game (Hey, only 74% of allotted calories today! Woo!) I want something like that for money. [more inside]
I think I forgot how to laugh....seriously.
I've been taking life and it's issues so seriously in recent times - make that years - that I can't even remember the last time I actually laughed out loud. Nothing is funny to me anymore. Stopped seeing humor. Argh. [more inside]
posted by watercarrier at 10:22 AM PST - 50 comments
posted by watercarrier at 10:22 AM PST - 50 comments
How best to assume more control in a LLC?
How best to assume more control than the other members of an LLC? [more inside]
I am 85% certain I want to be a teacher
I've been seriously considering becoming a high school math teacher. I have some experience teaching in a classroom, and lots of experience tutoring. What I'd like to know now - before I jump into an alternative degree program - is what it's actually like being a teacher day in and day out. If I'm not going to be able to hack it, I'd rather know now. [more inside]
Recreating Le Diatope at home
Multi-channel audio for music, not movies. Please help me listen to multi-channel mixes of classic avant garde electronic music like Xenakis and Subotnick which come in 24-bit and DTS / Dolby 5.1. I am completely ignorant of "home theatre" surround sound. I would probably be pleased to own a budget Blu-ray player or maybe something more pricy that "does it all" and produces good quality Red Book CD audio as well. I have also read about Dolby Headphone. I am in the U.S. [more inside]
posted by galaksit at 9:56 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by galaksit at 9:56 AM PST - 5 comments
Please listen carefully, as our options have changed
My place of employment has a long and convoluted phone tree that our clients have to wade through when they call in. No one in the organization seems to have written everything down in one place, and I'm trying to create a...document?...that allows us to conceptualize which of our menu options lead where, and what they say at each point. What's the best/easiest way to do this and make it useful? [more inside]
Los Animaniacs?
Help me refresh my Spanish at the same time that my 8 month old acquires it. Where can we watch Spanish-language cartoons online? [more inside]
posted by 256 at 9:45 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by 256 at 9:45 AM PST - 7 comments
CSS scrollbar problem
CSS Question: How can I enable scrolling on this website without creating a horizontal scrollbar and/or double vertical scrollbars? [more inside]
posted by dance at 9:44 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by dance at 9:44 AM PST - 11 comments
How do launch windows work?
How do launch windows work? [more inside]
No Pity for the Memories
Who opened for MDFMK in Boston in 2000? [more inside]
Tips for Merida, Mexico
Any tips for an amateur traveler headed to Merida, Mexico? [more inside]
posted by ajr at 9:03 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by ajr at 9:03 AM PST - 9 comments
How do I go to there?
Started playing soccer and ultimate frisbee this past summer. Even though I can keep up physically, I've realized I have no clue where to position myself. Can you help me with my game? I would really like to play more offensively, but I don't know how! [more inside]
posted by mlo at 8:59 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by mlo at 8:59 AM PST - 16 comments
Boy vs. Girl in the World Series of Love
Husband vs. Wife. The challenge? "In a typical household situation, does every statement you make or question you ask require a verbal or visual response from the other person?" [more inside]
posted by Cool Papa Bell at 8:54 AM PST - 111 comments
posted by Cool Papa Bell at 8:54 AM PST - 111 comments
How important is it that a book is copyright registered in my name?
I write textbooks but my publisher wants to switch from copyright being registered in my name, to it being in their name. All over aspects of the contract have stayed the same, and I still grant them exclusive license over the content. Rights to the book still revert to me should the book go out of print. But how important is it that the copyright registration be in my name, in reality?
Keep Nina Simone from driving my roommate crazy!
I've been listening to Nina Simone's "I'm Going Back Home" on repeat for the past few days -- what other songs will I love? Please keep me from driving my roommate crazy! [more inside]
Limiting Bandwidth, cisco switch?
How can i limit bandwidth in both directions to 1mb on a single port on a cisco 2950 switch? From what ive found...srr-queue bandwidth limit should do the trick however that command is not found on my switch. Other options??
A book to help me get through the loss of my mother.
I'm losing my mother. I'm looking for a book to help me deal with the pain. [more inside]
How do you respond to a friend forging your checks?
My friend attempted to cash some forged checks of mine and was arrested. What now? [more inside]
A Search in the Amazon?
Help a reader's dream come true: I want to be able to search my Amazon wishlist. [more inside]
posted by WidgetAlley at 8:00 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by WidgetAlley at 8:00 AM PST - 4 comments
Self improvment through bookkeeping
Any suggestions for a "proper" bookkeeping app for personal finances? [more inside]
External HD for both PC and Mac ?
How do I format an external hard drive so that it can be used on both a PC and a Mac ... DUMMIES version ? [more inside]
posted by lobstah at 6:32 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by lobstah at 6:32 AM PST - 23 comments
Out in the West Texas town of El Paso...
What to do in El Paso this Friday... [more inside]
One Short Question About Glenn Gould
Why can't I find "32 Short Films About Glenn Gould" on DVD? I really loved that movie -- a drama/documentary about the brilliant, eccentric Canadian pianist who played the works of J.S. Bach like no one else. I haven't seen it in 10 years though, so I'm not sure how it has held up. I tried to find it recently and it doesn't seem to be available on DVD. There are some VHS tapes on eBay, but I don't want a VHS tape and don't want it bad enough to pay $100 for it (some copies were moving for over $300 on Amazon.) Does anyone know why it (presumably) hasn't been released on DVD? A poor money risk for a studio? Rights problems of some kind? Thanks.
posted by Buffaload at 6:10 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by Buffaload at 6:10 AM PST - 11 comments
OneNote and Dropbox. Two good things...that go great together?
I want to create a OneNote notebook for personal use only (notes, to-do lists, account passwords—no collaboration) and be able to sync it between my work laptop and my home PC... using Dropbox. Am I a fool? [more inside]
posted by AugieAugustus at 6:10 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by AugieAugustus at 6:10 AM PST - 11 comments
Great bars in London for mid-week birthday drinks?
I'm looking for a nice bar in Central London to host some mid-week birthday drinks. Can you please recommend some? [more inside]
Is this ADD?
Does this sound like ADD? And what should I do about it? [more inside]
Quarter-Life Crisis Ahoy!
What should I be when I grow up? I'm 30 years old. [more inside]
November 8
Help figuring out this novel by a poet that just came out
Help figuring out this novel by a poet that just came out [more inside]
posted by jng at 10:49 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by jng at 10:49 PM PST - 6 comments
I got the blues so bad.
Rubber Stopper Shopper?
Does this kind of rubber stopper have a special name, and where can I get a bigger one? [more inside]
Et in Arcadia archetypus ego?
Tom Stoppard's Arcadia, original cast - does a film or videotape exist? [more inside]
posted by kristi at 9:04 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by kristi at 9:04 PM PST - 8 comments
Impact of the groundnut
Sources about social and economic impact of groundnut growing in Africa.
Groundnut=Peanut [more inside]
Time to suit up!
Any advice for shopping for plus sized women's suits? Bonus points for affordability. [more inside]
posted by gilsonal at 8:25 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by gilsonal at 8:25 PM PST - 17 comments
What cultural differences can I expect from a Vietnamese new employee?
What cultural differences can I expect from a Vietnamese new employee? [more inside]
posted by kag at 8:15 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by kag at 8:15 PM PST - 21 comments
Turning china into gold
I have a set of enamel/china tea cups, the sort you see in Chinese restaurants. I want to paint them gold (or make them gold in some way). What sort of paint/covering/etc would I use?
Calculator software
Me: Poor student.
Problem: The prices of TI calculators are 2 damn high.
Looking for: Free software that performs wide range of operations (most important: a "matrix" function that is easy to punch in data).
posted by Taft at 7:42 PM PST - 35 comments
posted by Taft at 7:42 PM PST - 35 comments
Breaking down the borders between manufactured reality and illusion.
How can I find out who invested in certain movies and how much they invested? I am trying to find out where the product placements are coming from in movies. Right now I'm working on Wayne Wang's 'Smoke', but also want to find this kind of information for other films. [more inside]
Please Pound Sand
Insurance Company demands (out of the blue) that I remove an 60 year old tree on my property. I'm inclined to refuse. I'm looking for advice. [more inside]
App Development Business?
How to get into app development business? [more inside]
I want a poster of Gerard Pique, the oh-so-sexy Spanish soccer player. Where can I buy one online?
I want a poster of Gerard Piqué, the oh-so-sexy Spanish soccer player. Where can I buy one online? [more inside]
Sugar makes me feel weird
Weird irritated feeling when eating sugar. What is this? [more inside]
Title of animated film from 1990s about an escaped bird?
Anybody remember the name of an animated film from the 1990's about a bird that escaped from a cage? Was very detailed and colorful, with lots of intricate patterns and ornamentation on things. I think it aired on VH1 (back when it still played music) and was French Canadian based on the credits. Story was engaging and very easy to follow, although nobody spoke. Emotion and plot were conveyed strictly through music.
How can I connect several different inputs to my tv?
I am trying to connect various inputs to my old tv and it's driving me insane. Halp! [more inside]
posted by AlisonM at 6:46 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by AlisonM at 6:46 PM PST - 9 comments
How can I get my normal voice back?
Has anyone lost their voice and it's taken weeks for it to sound normal again? [more inside]
What should I do in DC for the afternoon tomorrow?
I'm in dc tomorrow and have a free afternoon. I'm staying at a holiday Inn on rhode island avenue.
Where are some good places nearby to eat and browse a great bookstore or two?
Identify an actor from 'The Master' 1984.
Mystery Ninja Identification: What is the name of the Asian actor visible at 1 hour, 9 mins and 37 seconds into this MST3K episode? [more inside]
15 yr old birthday party ideas
I have a 15 yr old daughter who is "freaking out" over ideas for her birthday party. Nothing elaborate mind you, just some idea that would involve her friends that would encourage interaction among them (eg rather than just going to watch a movie, etc.). Other than a sleep over, you guys have any ideas?
business card organizer for a picky boss?
Teach me how you organize the business cards that you collect. [more inside]
posted by cheemee at 5:21 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by cheemee at 5:21 PM PST - 16 comments
How do I use up heavy cream?
What should I do with all of this heavy cream? [more inside]
How to best test a new startup idea.
What are the best ways to use crowdsource and get accurate feedback on a new startup idea? Trying to look beyond in person focus groups, two way mirrors, etc. Are there any success stories in the recent social media universe?
Fantasy nerd fight
Does anyone remember this incredibly nerdy magazine article about various characters from fantasy novels fighting one another? [more inside]
What can a (secular) couple customize in their Catholic wedding ceremony?
We are two very secular people who, for family reasons, are having our wedding ceremony in the Catholic church. What can we do within the restrictions of a Catholic ceremony to make the wedding feel like it's our own? [more inside]
What does a girl do for fun in Skopje?
So I'll be in Skopje, Macedonia for work next week. I'll have a bit of free time in the evenings and I'll have Friday and Saturday free to explore. Looking for ideas of things to do / places to see... [more inside]
posted by finding.perdita at 3:05 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by finding.perdita at 3:05 PM PST - 6 comments
Recommend a Chinchilla Vet in NYC
Recommend a good chinchilla vet in NYC? [more inside]
How to buy a beer when you aren't there
What's the best way to send a beer to a friend or coworker in a different U.S. city/state? [more inside]
posted by mrgrimm at 2:58 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by mrgrimm at 2:58 PM PST - 10 comments
Surely there's more than one way to do this...
'Cause Chandler in a Box always gets me
What are your favorite Thanksgiving episodes of TV shows? [more inside]
posted by donajo at 2:31 PM PST - 30 comments
posted by donajo at 2:31 PM PST - 30 comments
Help me help her deal with an unnecessarily angry neighbor
How should my brother's fiancee deal with a neighbor who's lying to the landlord in order to get her (and/or her dog) evicted? [more inside]
Sole proprietors at the movies?
Does anyone know of movie scene that shows a sole proprietor in action? [more inside]
posted by fogovonslack at 2:20 PM PST - 40 comments
posted by fogovonslack at 2:20 PM PST - 40 comments
Help me identify best practices for a software project
I am being asked to help manage a software development project of a friend of mine's startup company after 2 years of not working and am looking for some insight from the hive since im feeling realllly rusty and down on myself and i want to show him i can do it. more inside.... [more inside]
Help me beanplate a little.
Is it a reasonable reading of the film version of Fight Club to say that Marla Singer is another projection of the narrator's neurosis, and that she doesn't exist? [more inside]
posted by codacorolla at 2:00 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by codacorolla at 2:00 PM PST - 16 comments
Explaining the reason for existence to a 6 year old - how?
Explaining evolution/the ontological argument/Catholicism's stance on the book of Genesis to a 6 year old in an age-appropriate way today: FAIL. [more inside]
posted by everydayanewday at 2:00 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by everydayanewday at 2:00 PM PST - 20 comments
Dan Dare style illustration and blue (green?) aliens.
Help me remember this old science fiction comic. [more inside]
posted by TheWhiteSkull at 1:52 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by TheWhiteSkull at 1:52 PM PST - 3 comments
What are some great songs to play on the street?
What are some great songs — well written, widely popular, up-tempo — to play on the street? [more inside]
Emergency Laundry Question
Emergency Laundry Question: I had some bad laundry experiences over the weekend. A dry cleaner left this awful kerosene smell in a jacket, which they tried to cover with perfume. Another laundromat over-bleached my dress shirts. How would I go about removing the odors -- of inept dry cleaning and bleach -- from these clothes tonight? [more inside]
Breaking up when I should be settling down
I need a reality check and a lot of support and encouragement so I can leave my relationship without fear of being alone for the rest of my life. Please help me believe I'm not too old or weird to attract another guy to have the kind of wonderful relationship people talk about in this thread. [more inside]
"OMG, sis, I do not want to hear you talk about safe words over breakfast."
My sister will not stop discussing her non-traditional sex life. It's the only thing she ever talks about, regardless of who's on the other end of the conversation. It's alienating me and others in her life. Should I say something? [more inside]
Where in San Diego can I land my chopper?
Is there a hotel that has: a) (relative) proximity to the San Diego Convention Center and b) a helicopter landing pad?
posted by davidjmcgee at 1:21 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by davidjmcgee at 1:21 PM PST - 12 comments
Tank Girl
Shopping Filter (for the ladies): Where can I buy a tank top that doesn't show cleavage? I'd take advice on where to get buttoned shirts that don't gap too. [more inside]
How to use Dropbox
Dropbox... explain it to me like I'm a child. Scenario inside [more inside]
posted by dobbs at 12:47 PM PST - 36 comments
posted by dobbs at 12:47 PM PST - 36 comments
Is this an omen?
Wedding filter: An acquaintance and her husband recently sampled their anniversary cake (the one that spends the year after the wedding in the freezer). The groom got violently ill from the cake. Is there any mythology surrounding this tradition that will allow this possible omen to be interpreted correctly?
posted by Galen at 12:39 PM PST - 32 comments
posted by Galen at 12:39 PM PST - 32 comments
Help me get my nephew his money!
Not-a-lawyer-filter: My mother, now disabled by Alzheimers, set up a custodial account for her grandson (my nephew), to help him with college funding. He's 18 now (the age of majority in Colo, where he lives). The bank won't release the funds without a 'statement' from my mother - who is incapable of such a statement. [more inside]
posted by dbmcd at 12:37 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by dbmcd at 12:37 PM PST - 13 comments
What sites best show off IE9's new features?
Seeking cool HTML5 (Canvas/Video/Audio), SVG, and/or WOFF examples; must work in IE9. [more inside]
posted by macrone at 12:31 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by macrone at 12:31 PM PST - 9 comments
Where in the world... er NYC is my birthday celebration?
Looking for fun, chill lounges/bars (with lots of single guys) in NYC to celebrate my 21st! Also, ID issues! [more inside]
Like Tupperware for tulips
Can I brick over my tulip bulbs? [more inside]
DIY Home Insulation Kits
Hi All, I need some help and recommendations on the best method to insulate one's house envelope + attic. I'm somewhat handy, but I don't want to get in over my head with skill-level or cost.
I'm thinking of the DIY spray foam insulation, any recommendations?
Please see detailed explanation.
Thanks [more inside]
posted by absolutshrk at 12:07 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by absolutshrk at 12:07 PM PST - 6 comments
strapping it on (my shoulder)
I need a new shoulder strap for my laptop case. Help me find one that's comfortable and reasonably priced! [more inside]
posted by mayhap at 12:01 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by mayhap at 12:01 PM PST - 4 comments
What do you call a deer with no eyes?
What do you call a deer with no eyes?
No idea.
Please tell me more jokes like this! [more inside]
How to save files before reformatting computer if you can't boot into your computer also?
Techsupport filter....Other variations of this question exist, but I think mine will be useful for the archives too. How can you save your photo, song, etc. files before reformatting a computer you can't log or boot into anymore? [more inside]
Where do the wings go with a bowtie?
When wearing a bowtie with a wing collar shirt, do the wings go over the bowtie or under? [more inside]
posted by IanMorr at 11:47 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by IanMorr at 11:47 AM PST - 10 comments
Can you help with our well problem, please?
We seem to be having a problem with our well/water system where water intermittently goes out for a short time (about 30 seconds). I'm not sure what the likely problems are, and would appreciate your help diagnosing the problem so I can (1) repair it, or (2) figure out who to call for a repair. Details/my observations thus far are inside. [more inside]
My wife's parents are separating.
How can I be most helpful & supportive to my wife as her parents go through a trial separation? [more inside]
a ten year slump
my wife and i are approaching the ten year mark in our relationship, and with that comes a bit of sexual boredom. we have tried many new things, but the problem appears to be more disposition than lack of creativity.
we are not very well off financially, so going down to the local sex therapist is not an option. we are simply looking for some inexpensive/free (books, blogs, etc.) suggestions that may change minds.
can anyone help?
Repair or replace old gas dryer?
My old gas dryer turns off its fire after 5 minutes. Repair or replace? [more inside]
posted by wenestvedt at 11:28 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by wenestvedt at 11:28 AM PST - 10 comments
What gives with this weird cell phone behavior?
Asking for a friend who is going through a horrible divorce: are her and her daughter's cell phones being tapped? [more inside]
female iphone to male USB cable
I have a Dice iPhone kit in my car, and a Mophie juice pack for my 3G. I want to hook the iPhone to the Dice adapter in the car w/o removing the juice pack. For this I need a female iPhone-to-male USB cable. Can't find one through the Google- any leads?
Still Can't Fix the Fix for the Firefox Fix
I'm encountering the same problem with Gmail and Firefox (on Mac) described in this question, but I'm too computer illiterate to understand the fixes that the "best answer" refers me to- I can't find "about:config" to make sure dom.storage.enabled is TRUE; "About Firefox" just gets me the little box with the icon and the version number. Can someone explain to me how to implement in the fix in simpler language with more basic step-by-step instructions? [more inside]
posted by foxy_hedgehog at 11:06 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by foxy_hedgehog at 11:06 AM PST - 3 comments
How do I kill terminal without also killing the script?
How do I allow a remote process to continue after I close my terminal window? [more inside]
posted by special-k at 11:01 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by special-k at 11:01 AM PST - 14 comments
Sudden-onset snoring!
Can a new mattress cause snoring? How do we make it stop? [more inside]
How can an amateur develop engaging, informative visual content online?
I love RSA Animate videos. What makes these videos so great, and to what extent can I replicate this process in attempting to convey information on complex subjects in creating my own online content? [more inside]
What is this flower's name?
Tropical Botanist Filter - What is the name of this flower (or name of plant) that we took photo of in Costa Rica? Thanks!
posted by nancoix at 10:33 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by nancoix at 10:33 AM PST - 4 comments
Strategies for REOs
Is there a recommended strategy for offering on an REO/foreclosure? [more inside]
Elegant gifts for under $5 in bulk?
I've been tasked with finding 100 gifts, all the same, for our major donors luncheon. Even though it's in December, we're hoping to stay away from any specific holiday. And our donors are pretty evenly mixed in gender, so jewelry is probably right out. I have a budget of five dollars per gift, and have been asked to find something unique and elegant. Last year we found lovely handmade wooden bookmarks. My suggestions of things that could be consumed have not been looked on favorably, I'm afraid. Many thanks.
External Drives Problem
I have two Western Digital My Books (WD5000H) that were being used to consolidate files between two XP SP3 systems. Both of them stopped working at the same time. I use USBDeview on one of the computers that creates a record of every USB device that has been in my system. This showed two separate installs of the WD5000H drivers, plus another install of another unidentifiable WD driver. After the WD drives stopped working, they appeared in a different location as two separate Initio Default Controllers. These drives did not show up in either Explorer, Device Manager or in XP Computer Management panel. An older Iomega external drive and flash drives readily mount. [more inside]
Unidentified Coin
While hiking with friends my daughter found a small box lodged in a hole in a cave wall...
Inside the box there was a small coin that looks quite old.
I took a picture of it with my phone but the quality is pretty bad...
I'm hoping that somewhere in the hive collective - there are some Coin Collectors or Numismatics that could identify it.
Attached is the link to the picture
Coin
Thanks!
Does adding creative captions to an unaltered image create a derivative work?
Creative commons no derivatives license: what's a derivative work? [more inside]
Need help dealing with SO's depression
Need help dealing with my SO's job-related depression. [more inside]
Why do different languages sound different?
Do we know anything about why different languages sound fundamentally different? What started the people who would eventually become French going "zhoh" in the first place? [more inside]
posted by marginaliana at 9:50 AM PST - 29 comments
posted by marginaliana at 9:50 AM PST - 29 comments
Head and Shoulders for Ms. Kitty
I am looking for recommendations for dietary supplements and hypo allergenic wipes for my cat to help my allergic girlfriend. Which ones have worked for you? [more inside]
What does it mean when the heartbreaker wants to visit?
The man who broke my heart five months ago is coming to visit me in my new town. I'd like to see him, but don't want to be disappointed again. How, if at all, can I make the most of his visit? Details inside. [more inside]
posted by Ventre Mou at 9:39 AM PST - 41 comments
posted by Ventre Mou at 9:39 AM PST - 41 comments
Is there a word for this type of school?
I'm looking for a single descriptive word for a high school that specializes in hands-on learning to prepare students for the workforce, for kids who struggle academically. [more inside]
posted by to recite so charmingly at 9:36 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by to recite so charmingly at 9:36 AM PST - 5 comments
Where can I find a simple native tree pad app for Mac OS X?
Where can I find a simple native tree pad app for Mac OS X? It doesn't have to be fancy, with todo lists, rich text editor, tags, whatever, it just has to have a navigation tree, and a basic text editor for the tree nodes.
The ideal solution would be something like KeepNote, but native for OSX, and not necessarily with all the fancy features. [more inside]
posted by dfreire at 9:02 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by dfreire at 9:02 AM PST - 12 comments
Sofa mould discovery
Where did the mould on my sofa cushions come from, and how can I be sure it won't come back? [more inside]
Advice for a demoralized Dad?
Calling all Dads: When did your child begin to accept you as a parent/care-giver? How did you deal with it if they didn't accept you? What advice do you have for a first-time demoralized Dad? [more inside]
Problem with my Mini Cooper misfiring and my mechanic
My 2003 Mini Cooper (base) is misfiring/stumbling when idling and soemtimes when braking. A recomended mechanic has made two repairs and the problem has persisted. What else should I be looking at or asking about? [more inside]
NorCal Backpack Filter. Looking for a seasonally appropriate backpacking trip in the latitude of Prairie Creek Redwoods, Trinity Alps, Shasta, Susanville for this weekend.
NorCal Backpack Filter. Looking for a seasonally appropriate backpacking trip in the latitude of Prairie Creek Redwoods, Trinity Alps, Shasta, Susanville for this weekend. [more inside]
Give me your best SAD hacks!
The time change just kicked in, which means the long, cold, dark, stupid winter starts now!
Other people who get Seasonal Affective Disorder or related symptoms -- what are your best hacks to make the season more bearable? [more inside]
Need to Read
Help me remind myself NON-ELECTRONICALLY to read twice a day at work. [more inside]
Water Damaged Camera - Any Chance at Reasonable Repair Cost?
I broke my underwater camera by not sealing one of the openings properly. Is it worth sending in for repair? [more inside]
How to get 'auto-complete' to work in an excel list being used to validate data entry?
Excel - How to get 'auto-complete' to work in an excel list being used to validate data entry? [more inside]
posted by therubettes at 8:09 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by therubettes at 8:09 AM PST - 7 comments
Where can I purchase taco bowls?
Where can I purchase taco bowls like this one? [more inside]
posted by coupdefoudre at 7:57 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by coupdefoudre at 7:57 AM PST - 7 comments
Looking for career website benchmark reports
Where can I find benchmark reports and general best practices about company career websites? [more inside]
Did I really save $60 on that one item?
All I want is an accurate temperature and wind chill factor
On the current Weather Underground "all weather stations" widget the variations look excessive. Can you help me find a HOWTO on quality control of weather observations and how to find the best data? [more inside]
Wait, am I being Larry David?
Invited to an old friend's wedding, but not as a guest. I'm feeling guilty about how I'm feeling... Am I right to feel this way? [more inside]
SSDs, maintenance, and Macs - what up?
I've done my fair share of googling and reading countless forum posts, but I'm still a bit puzzled as to what things I should be doing to maintain performance of this here new SSD (OCZ Agility2 120G) I just installed in my MacBook Pro. [more inside]
Fan sites and trademark law
Will my fan site violate trademark law? [more inside]
Should I gamble with love or the property market?
I would like to buy a home. I am currently single, in my early 30s, and would like to meet someone special and have a family. Right now, I could buy something that would suit one person, a couple, and maybe a couple with a kid - but not really a "family" home. Should I buy or wait? [more inside]
Good examples of exposition?
What are some good examples of hidden or subtle exposition? [more inside]
Is my boss setting me up to fail?
I’m at a fairly new year-long internship for child therapy at an elementary school and my bitchy supervisor is driving me up the wall. Please give me some suggestions for dealing with her! [more inside]
does having foreign health insurance mean you are not gapping in the US?
does having foreign health insurance mean you are not gapping in the US? [more inside]
posted by nanhey at 6:30 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by nanhey at 6:30 AM PST - 4 comments
Is my keyboard dead or is this fixable?
How do you tell if a keyboard is shorted out? Mine is behaving very oddly after a minor liquid spill. [more inside]
best graduate dietetics programs?
tell me everything you know about dietetics programs! [more inside]
Argh.
How do I deal with doing the majority of the housework without resenting my partner? [more inside]
posted by teraspawn at 6:14 AM PST - 37 comments
posted by teraspawn at 6:14 AM PST - 37 comments
Want the fame, not the lawsuit
Can I post a photo of a celebrity visiting my business? [more inside]
Feed my family!
Going to a family gathering at a mountain cabin - it does have all of the modern cooking conveniences - this weekend. I am charged with making dinner Friday night for 5 adults and six kids (kids aged 4-14). What could I make that is a) fairly easy - I can cook but don't want to spend all day prepping it and b) fun and maybe a little different - but kids can be finicky so not something that would turn them off. We are driving about four hours to the cabin, so I can bring most things with me. Any ideas?
Using a Droid Phone as a WiFi Hotspot?
Should I replace my MiFi with a hotspot-enabled Droid? [more inside]
posted by DMelanogaster at 5:26 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by DMelanogaster at 5:26 AM PST - 9 comments
Somebody set up me the nvidia, please?
Please help me find a nvidia GPU for my three-year-old Shuttle SG31G2 computer. [more inside]
posted by kandinski at 4:55 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by kandinski at 4:55 AM PST - 8 comments
Can you get diabetes from eating too much sugar
Am I suffering the effects of Diabetes from eating too much sugar? [more inside]
posted by complience at 4:13 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by complience at 4:13 AM PST - 16 comments
Cheapskate goes to London
Going to London over for 3 weeks, advice needed! /travel-filter [more inside]
Di Mana Obama?
Obama in Jakarta: Does anyone know where and what time Obama will address the public in Jakarta? I heard through the grapevine that he might deliver a speech at the Universitas Indonesia. But my searches on the internet have only turned up information about a speech at the Istiqlal Mosque. Still, there is no information about date or time. I would like to see him, if I can. Thanks.
help me deal with my junk food cravings...
What strategies worked for you giving up sweet junk food? [more inside]
Work, the globe, and love?
I am a relatively recent college grad, and I want to take the plunge to go abroad and do something useful for humanity. If I wouldn't be useful to anyone, then I want to do something character-building, or just amazing.
Difficulty: I would like to start a family *relatively* early for health reasons, so I can't spend the next few years isolated to a small pool of guys. Any suggestions? [more inside]
How can I restrict bittorrent bandwidth on a home network?
How can I restrict bittorrent bandwidth on a home network? [more inside]
November 7
Are battery chargers on ebay a safe replacement for conked out laptop battery?
Laptop Battery conked out. Safe to buy on ebay? [more inside]
Meditation technique that escapes my grasp.
I'm looking for more information on a meditation method called integrative body–mind training. [more inside]
My last bike was flattened in a building demolition 4 years ago. True story.
As a novice buying a bike for an urban commute, what should I keep in mind? [more inside]
Got fired. Would like to list it on my resume in the future.
Got fired. Can I list this relevant work experience on future resumes? [more inside]
posted by lover at 10:23 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by lover at 10:23 PM PST - 10 comments
Ipod won't sync to my Itunes. Any ideas?
Ipod won't sync with my itunes library. What can I do to fix this? [more inside]
I want to see Jerry Jones pop a gasket
Where can I find post game interviews/press conferences from the NFL? Is there anywhere these are available in more than just clips and sound bites?
How to obtain a Power of Attorney
Do I need an attorney to obtain a Power of Attorney? [more inside]
posted by gtr at 9:08 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by gtr at 9:08 PM PST - 10 comments
How do I get rid of/heal ingrowns?
Halp! Ingrown hairs, down there.... (NSFW, obviously) [more inside]
Fun Statistical Data Sets?
I'm looking for data to use in a statistics class. The data set needs to have less than 25 variables and at least 200 individual records. Any fun/unique/silly ideas? I need to right a paper analyzing this data -I'd like it to be interesting. I need access to raw data - it is okay if it has already been analyzed but I need to show that I can analyze it.
posted by turtlefu at 8:55 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by turtlefu at 8:55 PM PST - 11 comments
Gallery with chunky captions
I need a web gallery framework with large, style-able captions and the ability to link to a specific image in the gallery. [more inside]
posted by scose at 8:53 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by scose at 8:53 PM PST - 2 comments
NYC Cat Sitter Recommendations?
Recommendations for a cat sitter in NYC? [more inside]
Looking for good and not too hard songs for a small band.
Imagine a small band comprising a drummer, bass player, rhythm guitarist and lead guitarist. Imagine none of them being great players. Now imagine them having fun and playing some good music. What are they playing? [more inside]
Black eyes as a film/TV trope?
I'm interested in cases in which male leading characters in TV or film drama over the past 20 years or so appear with black eyes or other visible facial trauma. [more inside]
posted by duvatney at 7:36 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by duvatney at 7:36 PM PST - 17 comments
Is my iPhone screwed or just me?
iPhone filter: iPhone 4 battery problem. Do I need a new phone, new battery or am I out of luck? Help me, hive-mind, you are my only hope. [more inside]
posted by damiano99 at 7:33 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by damiano99 at 7:33 PM PST - 5 comments
Maps in novels?
Researchfilter: Can you think of a old example in which a map of the city is used for navigation within a European/American novel? For example, a character walking on the street would pull out a map to study their destination, or such. [more inside]
posted by suedehead at 7:23 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by suedehead at 7:23 PM PST - 10 comments
Looking for a specific ring for my sister. Mine.
I have a ring that I love. My sister loves it too. Problem is, I don't know where to find another similar one for her, and I'd like to keep mine. [more inside]
posted by FlyByDay at 7:12 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by FlyByDay at 7:12 PM PST - 5 comments
How do I get him into bed, or at least my mouth?
How do I turn my friend into my lover? He is a bit younger than me, I am recently out of a relationship, and I am not sure he is in to me. I never do well with friendships with men, and we are so close, so I have no idea if I even should try. But I really want to. [more inside]
DIY solution to stay warm this winter and watch TV
My gas furnace air intake is too loud. Am I doomed to adjusting my TV volume every 15 minutes for the rest of the winter? [more inside]
posted by Bunglegirl at 6:36 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by Bunglegirl at 6:36 PM PST - 21 comments
In need of a product in need of an audience.
I'd like to start generating short-format, informative, internet-facing video as a weekend hobby. But what's likely to gain an audience? Also, any advice? [more inside]
Does licorice have numbing properties?
Does licorice have numbing properties? [more inside]
Engrossing, downloadable RPG?
Please recommend me an engrossing, downloadable RPG to take my mind off being sick. [more inside]
posted by Jacqueline at 5:43 PM PST - 36 comments
posted by Jacqueline at 5:43 PM PST - 36 comments
How do I change the normal template of microsoft word permanently?
How do I change the Normal template of Microsoft Word to a single space between sentences automatically? [more inside]
Nude descends staircase
For an essay I'm thinking about the ways that human bodies physically interact and respond to architectural spaces. Which writers, theorists, artists, psychologists, architects and historians have considered this subject?
Does NetFlix add movies to your Instant Queue?
Does NetFlix ever automagically add movies to your instant queue based on other movies you have added or liked? [more inside]
posted by jrdixey at 4:31 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by jrdixey at 4:31 PM PST - 22 comments
best massage at kabuki hot springs?
who gives the best massages at kabuki hot springs in san francisco? [more inside]
How do I dry plastic bags for reuse?
How do I dry the Ziploc bags I wash in the kitchen sink and want to reuse? My hope is to learn a technique which ensures that they a) actually get dry and b) don't smell mildewy and gross. Thank you. [more inside]
posted by Morpeth at 3:56 PM PST - 29 comments
posted by Morpeth at 3:56 PM PST - 29 comments
Humanities Ph.D. leaving academia
I've been reading a number of what to do with my life threads on MetaFilter. This is my addition. [more inside]
mysterious cars parked on shoulder of highway
Why were there so many cars parked on Hwy 222 South near the PA Turnpike (near Adamstown, PA). [more inside]
posted by moshimosh at 3:44 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by moshimosh at 3:44 PM PST - 15 comments
Finder's fee for connecting unsigned band to financial backer/manager
One client of mine, a wealthy entrepreneur, recently expressed interest in being connected with another client, a local band with tons of potential. Now that I've connected them, he's investing a lot of money into their next album and tour. So where does my cut come in? [more inside]
Name that '90s female one-hit-wonder song
I'm thinking of a song...from the '90s by a female pop artist who probably would be considered a one-hit-wonder. But I can't quite place it. [more inside]
posted by iamisaid at 3:33 PM PST - 40 comments
posted by iamisaid at 3:33 PM PST - 40 comments
greens for the lunch box
Lunchbox Green: Looking for simple veggie side dish recipes suitable for making weekly and packing to work. [more inside]
Yes, I've been to TV Tropes
Point me toward movies were a rag-tag bunch of outsiders shake up this stuffy small town! I'm looking for the opposite of this question, canonical examples of the Outsiders Cause Chaos In A Small Town trope, from The Music Man to Pleasantville (Or ..The Devil's Rejects). Any genre, any peroid, just so long as a town is turned upside-down, inside-out, or gored to death.
Help Heal This Toy Crocodile
Toy crocodile is injured. Child is hysterical. Please help me repair. [more inside]
posted by Quisp Lover at 2:51 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by Quisp Lover at 2:51 PM PST - 26 comments
Podcast zipper/thicker-quicker-catcher-upper?
I am looking for a web-based podcatcher that will download all or a subset of a podcast's back episodes, zip them up for me, and let me download them at one go. Does such a thing exist?
posted by LiteOpera at 2:44 PM PST - 1 comment
posted by LiteOpera at 2:44 PM PST - 1 comment
Replacing the Microsoft Office "Ribbon" With a Menu
Microsoft Office 2007 filter: Can you recommend a program/plugin (or the like) which will replace the "ribbon" interface with a traditional menu interface? Free is ideal, but for-pay is okay, too. Running Windows XP. Thanks.
posted by Conrad Cornelius o'Donald o'Dell at 2:20 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Conrad Cornelius o'Donald o'Dell at 2:20 PM PST - 4 comments
Amazing Iyengar Yoga Teacher?
Can anyone recommend a really experienced and rigorous Iyengar yoga teacher in NYC? [more inside]
Warhol muse needed
Anybody know where I can find a good sized scan of a Campbell's soup label online? Preferably vintage. I'd like to print out a label and stick it on some other can.
Needless to say, I don't have any actual Campbell's cans available.
Thanks!
posted by Silky Slim at 2:07 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Silky Slim at 2:07 PM PST - 8 comments
Should I call my insurance company?
I've just pulled off the incredibly suave move of sideswiping one of my cars while parking the other. Is there anything I should know before calling my insurance company? [more inside]
posted by lost_cause at 1:48 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by lost_cause at 1:48 PM PST - 12 comments
How do I strip *some* formatting from text?
Can I strip SOME formatting from text? I'd like to be able to strip all formatting except HTML links. Even better I'd like to strip all formatting other than HTML, bold and italics. Are there any good workarounds for this? [more inside]
help for dad, so i don't have the change the clocks a month before they change again
What are some agencies in the Washington DC area, that can provide help with some things around the home (like cooking and laundry) for an elderly man? [more inside]
posted by raztaj at 1:15 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by raztaj at 1:15 PM PST - 2 comments
if it seems clean, do I need to sanitize it?
MensesFilter: What are the potential ill-effects of using a clean but unsanitized (as in boiling) DivaCup? [more inside]
Recommendation for a headshot photographer in DC?
[DC filter]: headshot photographer in DC? [more inside]
posted by andrewpendleton at 12:46 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by andrewpendleton at 12:46 PM PST - 6 comments
Culture online
Are there any good blogs about online culture? [more inside]
Online donations for pet surgery costs
Advanced Rolling Stone syndrome; what shall I stick in my ear?
Vanity and cheapskate-itude have kept me from from the audiologist until now, but it seems I'll have to get at least one hearing aid. [more inside]
Cruisin' in the MINI
Mini Cooper drivers! I need your help! [more inside]
posted by littlerobothead at 12:12 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by littlerobothead at 12:12 PM PST - 4 comments
What's the cheapest way to move all of my stuff to the West Coast?
I'm moving from New York City to Oregon at the end of the year. What's the cheapest way for me to move all of my things--mostly books, papers, and clothing, enough to fill a 10-foot U-Haul van? [more inside]
Books about boats. Victorian boats.
Please recommend maritime novels and movies set in the late Victorian era.
posted by Hoenikker at 11:41 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by Hoenikker at 11:41 AM PST - 19 comments
Worried about bad grades
Very concerned about bad grades and honors standing in college. [more inside]
Please don't make me fly overseas again.
How can I get a photo of a war grave on the other side of the planet (without renewing my passport, incurring massive airfares, and getting over my deep-seated horror of flying overseas)? [more inside]
posted by malibustacey9999 at 11:27 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by malibustacey9999 at 11:27 AM PST - 17 comments
Help me buy a boat!
Boating n00b here, can anyone give me a rundown on what to look for in a recreational boat? [more inside]
They just put their lips together and blow.
What does it mean when a (usually?) Hispanic dude whistles to another group of people as someone passes? [more inside]
How to listen to 55GB of music in my old car?
I need an easy way to listen to any of my 55GB of music in my car. I have a Ford Expedition from the late '90s, with a CD player and cassette player. There is no input for a 3.5mm jack. Would it be best to buy a high-capacity mp3 player and then use some sort of adapter to connect it to my car's sound system? [more inside]
Should I be worried?
Insurance salesmen recently got a lead with my name and an old phone number from somewhere--that number got 10-15 calls in the past few days. I also recently lost my wallet. Any possible connection? [more inside]
I just finished "Infinite Jest," and, um... what?
I finished reading "Infinite Jest," and anyone else who's read it knows I hardly even need ask, but, um, huh?!? Can someone please explain the ending for me, or link me to some good analysis? [more inside]
posted by tumbleweedjack at 9:43 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by tumbleweedjack at 9:43 AM PST - 17 comments
Groupwise is ruining my hard work.
When others try to open my newsletter template with Groupwise, the formatting is all messed up. [more inside]
Seeking gym-friendly folk music
Help me find seriously good, uptempo folk music for the gym. Like, acoustic techno? [more inside]
posted by thinkingwoman at 9:32 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by thinkingwoman at 9:32 AM PST - 25 comments
brrrr
Are standalone Heater-Fans/Oil-Filled heaters more efficient (electricity wise) than electric baseboards? [more inside]
posted by porpoise at 9:09 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by porpoise at 9:09 AM PST - 17 comments
Horrible, abrasive, electronic music with no people in it? Got you covered, brah!
I'm looking for electronic music with a huge, abrasive, stomping, unstoppable sound like this and this and this and maybe this. [more inside]
Cigna, please pay me my money
If my health insurance company refuses to pay and I think they should, what next? [more inside]
posted by H. Roark at 8:26 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by H. Roark at 8:26 AM PST - 10 comments
Help my nephew get even more 'animated'
Are there any good animation-making websites for an 8 year old? He's got lots of characters drawn up, and we'd love to scan them and have them move and talk and such. Any suggestions? [more inside]
What do little readers want?
What do your children delight in when you read them picture books? I'm a writer who has been commissioned to write the text for one, and not having children, I was hoping for some insight. [more inside]
Setting the Herbal Supplement vs Prescription Drugs Straight
Need some advanced advice on herbal supplements for both energy and rest for a semi-healthy person, but on prescription drugs too. [more inside]
When and where did European colonial slavery begin?
When did the first Europeans enslave the first Africans, and what country did the enslaving? [more inside]
UK suits for the broader gentleman
UK shopping: looking for an interview suit for an average height bloke who is, ah, more generously built. None of the shops in Medium Sized Town have anything that's really big enough, so it's probably going to have to be online. And any general advice for suit-buying for the larger bloke is welcome! [more inside]
posted by Coobeastie at 5:30 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Coobeastie at 5:30 AM PST - 6 comments
A weekly newsletter that adds/omits information from the e-mail?
Is it possible to create a newsletter that will add/omit information to a weekly e-mail based on the user's preference at the time of subscription? [more inside]
posted by gacxllr9 at 5:21 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by gacxllr9 at 5:21 AM PST - 4 comments
Real life is not like the movies.
Tell me about the good stuff in long-term relationships. [more inside]
Ceiling Lamp Shines On You
Can you identify the ceiling lamp here, particularly who makes and sells/distributes it?
posted by Blazecock Pileon at 1:58 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by Blazecock Pileon at 1:58 AM PST - 2 comments
Where can I find free/cheap travel guides in ebook or pdf format?
Where can I find free e-book (pdf or any e-book format) travel guides? [more inside]
posted by lollusc at 1:50 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by lollusc at 1:50 AM PST - 8 comments
School publication on politics - need help!
School publication: Eagle or Gazette something? [more inside]
November 6
Youth entrepreneurship in British Columbia
What resources are available to an aspiring teen entrepreneur in British Columbia? [more inside]
Help remembering an old quote about China
While reading about how people tend to care less about deaths that do not directly impact them, I came across a quote that I'm hoping someone here would recognize. I can only remember the basic idea of the quote. It is presented to a European audience, I think sometimes in the last century or two, but not in our recent era, as follows: If all of China were swallowed up whole, Europeans would go on with life without much change.
This is all I can remember.
posted by mulligan at 10:26 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by mulligan at 10:26 PM PST - 8 comments
Congestion Pricing in D.C.?
I'm writing a paper for congestion pricing and need resources that argue FOR (and how) congestion pricing can work in Washington D.C. [more inside]
Best way to convert digital audio files to digital text?
Best way to convert digital audio files to digital text? [more inside]
posted by critzer at 9:32 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by critzer at 9:32 PM PST - 10 comments
Charity of the Month Club
What groups exist that support a "charity of the month"? [more inside]
posted by meindee at 8:27 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by meindee at 8:27 PM PST - 13 comments
Invertebrate Herbivory
How do invertebrates digest grasses? [more inside]
posted by Jasper Fnorde at 8:16 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Jasper Fnorde at 8:16 PM PST - 8 comments
Is there any way to use Geeklets on a mac to display the weather and temperature for a UK user?
Is there any way to use Geeklets on a mac to display the weather and temperature for a UK user? [more inside]
posted by Spamfactor at 7:37 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by Spamfactor at 7:37 PM PST - 2 comments
After The Middleman, what should we watch next?
After watching The Middleman: The Complete Series, my girlfriend and I are despondent that we're done--there's no second season. What TV series should we watch next? (We learned about The Middleman from this question that I asked previously.)
posted by zeek321 at 7:21 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by zeek321 at 7:21 PM PST - 9 comments
Waaaa! I Wanna Wallow Just a Little Bit Longer!!
After this, I thought what if I wanna hear sad music that can either let a person wallow in their misery or cry cathartically? Imagine a Bridget Jones type of situation: tubs of ice cream, bottles of wine singing "All by Myself."
Depress me, please. Sad Sinead O'Connor, this is what I'm thinking.
Southern Foods is it worth it.
My wife and I are getting ready to buy in the the Southern Foods Corp. Has anyone used them before? It seems like a great deal for good food at the good price. Any help would be great.
How do I prioritize my to-do list?
Okay. I made the to-do list. I broke the tasks into small, actionable pieces. Now how do I decide which piece to do first? [more inside]
posted by fermion at 6:52 PM PST - 34 comments
posted by fermion at 6:52 PM PST - 34 comments
Pressure Cooker
Need suggestions on the best pressure cooker in terms of safety options [more inside]
Trading my five for your.... ?
Here's one for the dollar collectors. I have a five dollar bill with solid sevens as its serial number. Is it of any value, and how much will it fetch on the market?
Help me be a fabulous step mother!
What's the coolest birthday gift ever for a male, 20 years old, rock n roller, college student (between $50 $ $100)? [more inside]
International childsupport
International Child Support Question. B, a UK citizen has knocked up P, a Philippine citizen. This happened in Dubai and now it comes out that B is already married back in Britain and soon will be going back there. P is going to be going back to the Philippines before giving birth. [more inside]
posted by Iax at 6:09 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Iax at 6:09 PM PST - 4 comments
Fashion failure, needs help
I'm getting a bit tired of the jeans-and-nerdy tshirts look I sport most of the time. I want to develop a visual look that's a bit more together, a bit more interesting, and a bit less daggy. [more inside]
Lacking motivation in pretty much everything...
I am lacking motivation to push myself forward. What can I do? [more inside]
:D
Recommend me aggressively happy music. The kind of music that punches happiness into you no matter how much you don't want it to be there. The sort that explodes into spiky neon flowers. [more inside]
I'll probably regret this when they take apart the dishwasher.
What should I put in a kit of tools for my young daughters, and at what age can I give it to them? [more inside]
posted by werkzeuger at 5:07 PM PST - 32 comments
posted by werkzeuger at 5:07 PM PST - 32 comments
How much do I owe a soon-to-be-ex? I want to be a good guy but not a sucker
How much do I owe a soon-to-be-ex? I want to be good; I want to be decent; I want to be nice. I don't want to be taken advantage of, consciously or not. [more inside]
posted by peripatetic007 at 4:58 PM PST - 38 comments
posted by peripatetic007 at 4:58 PM PST - 38 comments
My tiny Nissan Sentra is killing my big dreams!
Looking to get a used compact to mid-size truck. What make and models should I be looking for? [more inside]
posted by Asbestos McPinto at 4:21 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by Asbestos McPinto at 4:21 PM PST - 17 comments
movie about actor stuck in rolerole
I am trying to remember the name of a Holllywood movie from forties or fifties about an actor who could not get out of the part that he was playing on the stage. I think the star was a well known actor and he may have won an oscar
Help me with my crazy dog
Help! My 3 year old dog is vicious and demented [more inside]
posted by anonymish at 4:14 PM PST - 45 comments
posted by anonymish at 4:14 PM PST - 45 comments
Colloquial names for cholera?
What colloquial names/terms were given to cholera? [more inside]
Anyone know who painted this?
[Art Filter]: Help me identify the artist who painted this. I believe it is gouache, but I might be wrong. [more inside]
Help me find my dream jacket
I love everything about this jacket except its material. Where can I find something similar that doesn't look like a sweatshirt? [more inside]
My boxes need help, or maybe I do?
Filtering Twitter - I'm sure it's simple, but how do I do it?
Surely it's possible to block all Twitter posts tagged with a particular thing. It can't be difficult, but I can't seem to find any way of doing it and my google-fu has failed me. [more inside]
Who's paying for the heat?
Help me figure out whether the landlord is really paying for my heat. [more inside]
posted by pavane at 3:23 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by pavane at 3:23 PM PST - 12 comments
I went to college, you'd think I could balance my checkbook properly.
Why do I keep having checkbook balancing issues? I'll think I'm fully balanced and up to date, but when I check my online banking, I'm off by a number that I've already deducted from my account. So in my records, I have to deduct it twice to get to my present balance. [more inside]
What are some other upbeat songs actually sing about being/going/moving "up"?
What upbeat songs have the word "up" in the title, or as a main focus of the lyrics? [more inside]
Can you legally mail cigarettes from Canada to the US?
Can you legally mail cigarettes from Canada to the US? [more inside]
WTF was I smoking?
I messed up my door frame when I framed the wall. Please help me decide on the best fix. [more inside]
posted by SquidLips at 2:29 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by SquidLips at 2:29 PM PST - 6 comments
Brian Enoish song stuck in my head
Got a Brian Enoish song stuck in my head. Any ideas? [more inside]
posted by philosophistry at 2:22 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by philosophistry at 2:22 PM PST - 5 comments
I'm really not planning to forge report cards, honest.
[NaNoWriMo Filter] Help me research network security for my novel please. [more inside]
Why won't my web page reflect changes in linked data files?
My supplier is providing data at the promised frequency. I'm fetching it, and it's changing as expected, but the rendering of the data on my website does not reflect the changes. Any ideas what's going on? Details inside... [more inside]
I'm too old to be scared of intimacy!
How do I let people love me? Will I ever outgrow my fear of intimacy? I'm in my late 20s. I'm scared of intimacy. Don't get me wrong, I'm not scared of sex. Won't think twice about a threesome, but am startled by holding hands. If a guy wants to get to know me more, compliments me, or crosses the line from being sweet to me to being sweet on me, I get super flustered. I stutter or look at my feet. I run away. [more inside]
Please help my partner find a way to get financial admin help for his ADHD
Help! Looking for UK resources for my partner with ADHD who can't cope with admin, legal and money matters and who's frustrated at every turn by companies insisting they will only deal with him and that other people can't do things on his behalf. [more inside]
posted by Flitcraft at 1:40 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by Flitcraft at 1:40 PM PST - 15 comments
Quick help needed!!!!
I need your help quickly, hive mind! I have two free tix for a professional hockey game tonight given to me by the Big Brother/Big Sister program to be used with my little sister.
Little just called and cancelled.
Can I use the extra ticket for a friend instead?? I have been trying to get in touch with staff, but it's weekend and don't have any home numbers. Not sure of the protocol for this. Worried it might look bad even if it would be ok in this instance.
Thanks much in advance! :)
Bad Vista, No Wireless for You
How can I get a Lenovo laptop running Windows Vista to connect to a Netgear WGT624 v2? [more inside]
How much to wall-mount a TV in NoVA?
How much should it cost to have a 32-inch flat-screen TV professionally mounted on a wall? This is in northern Virginia, in an old house with plaster walls. Power is conveniently nearby.
What do I need to do before booking the first flight of a 5-month backpacking trip?
I'm about to book a flight from the UK to Bangkok (flying late Feb) to start a backpacking trip. I've got a recently renewed passport and funds for travel. I haven't got a flight back (not using a RTW ticket), travel insurance, VISAs, vaccinations or anything else yet. I want to book the flight so that it's real and happening, but is there anything else I really need to do FIRST? [more inside]
posted by Kirn at 12:16 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by Kirn at 12:16 PM PST - 13 comments
We really, really, really liked the name
Besides Black Sabbath's song Black Sabbath on the album Black Sabbath, what are other song/album/band eponymous trifecta? [more inside]
posted by These Premises Are Alarmed at 11:53 AM PST - 53 comments
posted by These Premises Are Alarmed at 11:53 AM PST - 53 comments
Can you ID this still life painting?
Meta-art-historians: Can anyone help me identify this luminous still life painting? The fruit is almost old-masterish, but the cocktail glass with the pink liquid looks more modern. What do you think is the liquid in the glass?
Overhead press euphoria
When I'm working out and do the overhead press I often get a feeling of full body euphoria. Why is that? [more inside]
Will you tell us where the naughty children go? For clothes?
I have the absolutely extraordinary fortune to be going to see the Dresden Dolls this New Year's Eve. Help me find something beautiful and special to wear! [more inside]
posted by corey flood at 10:22 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by corey flood at 10:22 AM PST - 17 comments
Joe Lunardi would be....proud?
What are some clever ways to categorize movies? Each category needs at least sixteen items. [more inside]
posted by troika at 10:20 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by troika at 10:20 AM PST - 8 comments
Extensions, frequencies, and driver types, oh(ms) my! Best headphones for a bassist?
Looking to buy high quality headphones as a gift, but am no audiophile, so a lot of the jargon and specs mean nothing to me. Looking for recommendations based on certain parameters. [more inside]
posted by HonoriaGlossop at 9:56 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by HonoriaGlossop at 9:56 AM PST - 12 comments
How do you choose a credit card?
How do you choose a credit card? I've been using a Visa through my credit union for the last 8 years, but it has a $1000 limit and I've been thinking I should have another card anyways. I have good credit, I pay my balance off completely every month, and I don't usually put a lot of money on it. So I started looking - there are literally thousands, and every single one I look at seems like some kind of scam. I've read this, but it seems so arbitrary - is there any systematic way to approach it, or do you just have to close your eyes and start pointing?
How to transfer Instapaper to Kindle 3
I cannot figure out how to transfer articles I've saved at Instapaper to my new Kindle 3. From what I read it ought to be possible, but after two days I can't set it up. If I understand correctly, Instapaper will email to my kindle email address the articles I select to be sent, and the Kindle is somehow supposed to receive them via my Wi-Fi.
Need I admit I'm a bit clueless? I need very specific step-by-step directions and or suggestions for finding / hiring somebody to set this up for me. I bought the Kindle mainly to be able to do this.
I work on Mac Book Pro.
That Sinking Feeling
Plumbingfilter: A kitchen faucet suddenly lost water pressure. I've checked the mesh screen, I've tried to snake it out. What are my options? [more inside]
Does therapy actually work for depression?
Just called the Suicide Hotline. Was alarmed at how milquetoast and ineffectual the volunteer was. Still feeling incredibly low. What's a guy gotta do to get serious help for his serious depression? [more inside]
How do I share my porfolio when I'm still employed?
As a print / web designer, how do I share my portfolio when I've been (and still am) working for the same company for 5 years? [more inside]
Does cooking olive oil "ruin" it in any way? I'd be more specific but I'm quoting my girlfriend so I want to be very careful here.
Does cooking olive oil ruin it? [more inside]
Quiz Nights on Long Island?
Any recommendations for pub quiz nights on Long Island (Nassau County)? [more inside]
Which way to the sex party?
Female, early 30s:
I want more sex in my life. Not just actually physically doing it (though that would be awesome), but having more friends who are open to talking about it, going to events that revolve around it (e.g. a kink/fetish ball), etc. [more inside]
Speak up!, except you, commercials.
Speakers for the bedroom tv. We're getting a new probably 32/36" lcd tv for the bedroom tv, and I want to get some decent speakers. This is in a pretty open space. [more inside]
confused by ebooks
bunch of questions/confirmations about getting a reading device., mainly about formats and what is possible on the different devices. Despite reading a number of articles about the different devices, i still can't figure it out. [more inside]
Need a big book bag for a small person
Best book bag for a small person carrying heavy stuff on a bike. [more inside]
posted by elpea at 8:07 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by elpea at 8:07 AM PST - 11 comments
Chutney ID
Chutney Identification: I tried some chutney at an Indian restaurant and it was one of the worst things I've ever put in my mouth. What was it? [more inside]
When you wish upon a starion...
Need advice on choosing between two used cars of the same model : is a higher-mileage 80s-era car obviously less reliable than a lower-mileage 80s-era car of the same model? [more inside]
Real estate dreams
I dream of becoming a home owner, but I have a strange financial situation. Is it possible? [more inside]
Is there a doctor present?
My SO's PhD defense is coming up. Can you help me find small doctor-related presents/music? [more inside]
Jumping Ship in Midstream
Please give me your suggestions on putting my career skills to work in a more altruistic or public-serving way. [more inside]
AppleCare but He Don't Care.
How do I get someone who bought and paid for something I sold them on eBay to actually take possession of their goods? [more inside]
posted by Effigy2000 at 6:26 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Effigy2000 at 6:26 AM PST - 10 comments
Teach me to fall safely!
I have poor balance, compromised 3D vision and tend to daydream a lot. Today, I suddenly found myself sprawled across the sidewalk, with many bruised and bleeding appendages. My first thought was of a friend who broke BOTH wrists in a similar situation - yes, I did "instinctively" use my hands as "brakes," and ended up getting cleaned up and patched up in the ER...but fortunately, no broken bones in my case. But this could have SO easily happened.
I need to develop more useful instincts as regards falling, and also work on improving my balance. I've heard that martial arts training, in particular aikido, can be helpful. Am a bit hesitant to involve myself in something which might incur further injuries before consulting the hive-mind.
How much to tip the hairdresser??
How much do you tip your hairdresser (if at all)?? [more inside]
posted by Mnky197 at 1:46 AM PST - 42 comments
posted by Mnky197 at 1:46 AM PST - 42 comments
Help me find addctive, uplifting indie pop/folk bands to listen to on repeat
Help me find addctive, uplifting indie pop/folk bands to listen to on repeat! [more inside]
posted by pootler at 1:09 AM PST - 54 comments
posted by pootler at 1:09 AM PST - 54 comments
November 5
Firefox, find words in this list!
Is there any way to get Firefox to search the text on a web page for multiple items -- say, words in a list? (Aside, of course, from manually typing each word into the Find box, one word at a time.) [more inside]
posted by exphysicist345 at 10:43 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by exphysicist345 at 10:43 PM PST - 3 comments
dualing light switches
Two sets of dual light switches control two lights at the top and bottom of my staircase. One switch on each set stopped working, why and how can I fix it? [more inside]
Anyway to remove all stars from starred Google Reader items?
I want to remove all of the stars from my Google Reader starred items, so that I can start from scratch with my starred items. Is there any way to do this without doing it one by one? My searches seem to prove that this is a desired feature but not one that can be done, but I figured if there was a group that could either (a) help or (b) find me a shortcut solution, this would be it.
posted by MCMikeNamara at 9:49 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by MCMikeNamara at 9:49 PM PST - 7 comments
Could be a louse, what now?
So I just smooshed what looked very much like a body louse biting my forearm. It was crushed (righteously) before I thought to get a picture of it, so I'm not exactly sure, but from memory it looked like one. Should I be worried? [more inside]
Staying cool while keeping warm.
Can we do this question again, please, but for men? It's about being cool while keeping warm. [more inside]
posted by lapsangsouchong at 9:01 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by lapsangsouchong at 9:01 PM PST - 15 comments
Need 1100 miles on American Airlines to reach Gold.
Need 1100 miles on American Airlines to reach Gold. What is the most efficient way to do this? [more inside]
Preventative maintenence for my way to work... Stop my toe from breaking!
This is the second time my big toe has broken with no trauma. How do I prevent this from happening again? [more inside]
Should I see an optometrist or ophthalmologist for dry eye syndrome? for dry eye
I think I have Dry Eye Syndrome. Should I see an optometrist or ophthalmologist? Does it even matter? If you have personal recommendations about combatting dry eyes (medical, dietary, etc), I'm also interested in hearing about them.
posted by invisible ink at 7:59 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by invisible ink at 7:59 PM PST - 20 comments
Radio dropped in a lake?
What would happen if you had a radio attached to a power outlet and you like dropped that radio in a lake? Would everyone in the lake die? How would it work?
Foods? Show me how to freeze them?
Piggy backing on my previous question about freezer friendly foods for a workplace drama fridge- now I need at home freezer help - how to freeze a variety of stuff so I can stop tossing out wilted celery, slimy mashed potatoes, etc. I have some ideas and need your input (or commiseration). What foods/ingredients do you freeze, amd how? Specifics inside, and begging for advice with freezables not listed. [more inside]
posted by bilabial at 7:14 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by bilabial at 7:14 PM PST - 26 comments
Burning with optimism's flames.
I spent most of my childhood in Ukraine. I am what you might call a heritage speaker of Russian (and, to a lesser extent, Ukrainian). What can I do with them? [more inside]
posted by Nomyte at 6:59 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by Nomyte at 6:59 PM PST - 25 comments
Can you spare some guidance for the hopelessly financially ignorant?
Is it worth consolidating my student loans, and if so, how do I go about doing it effectively? [more inside]
These non-leather boots were made for walking and sprinting in the rain and snow.
I need vegan men's work boots in size 7 or 7.5. Please help? [more inside]
NR 15?
Should I buy this higher-end gaming laptop now, or are there alternatives/developments around the corner I don't know about and/or should wait for? [more inside]
Everyone avoided taxes. Now what?
My boss at my new job has most likely been mischaracterizing his employees as 1099's rather than W-2's. They paid their federal and state income taxes, but never their social security. Now they owe back taxes and penalties. Who's liable? [more inside]
Internet, I need something to draw.
I need things to draw, and I'm out of ideas. Where is a good place to find things to draw? [more inside]
Who are these two dancers?
Who are the two dancers preceding Cyd Charisse in the title sequence of The Silencers (1966)? (mildly NSFW) [more inside]
posted by Joe Beese at 5:48 PM PST - 1 comment
posted by Joe Beese at 5:48 PM PST - 1 comment
Which netbook would work best for me?
My 4-year-old laptop crashed and appears unrevivable. I would like to buy a netbook to use until I'm ready to invest in nicer laptop 6 to 8 months from now. I know very little about computers, and would like some advice on what models would be best for me. [more inside]
posted by wansac at 5:45 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by wansac at 5:45 PM PST - 12 comments
How should I show my gratitude to my rad HR department?
How should I show my appreciation to my HR department for a job well done in extending my work visa? What is appropriate? [more inside]
To Listen and to Speak
Recommend: Head/earphones with mic for new Touch 4G... BUT [more inside]
Career change to Surgeon at 46 - possible??
Can I do something in medicine (esp. surgery) I am 46 and missed my calling... what about being a surgical Physicians Assistant (PA) what's the schooling requirements? what are the earning prospects?
I'd like advice on the right thing to do. Help me be helpful and kind to my (soon-to-be-bereaved) manager.
Help me be helpful and kind to my (most likely soon-to-be-bereaved) manager. [more inside]
law student needs cheap vacation, cerveza
Where can my fiance and I spend a week decompressing on a warm beach in Mexico/Caribbean/Latin America without paying through the nose OR sleeping in a thatched hut? [more inside]
How can I keep myself warm when I am in bed?
How can I keep myself warm when I am in bed? [more inside]
Where to get these noodles?
Where can I find Grandma's Frozen Egg Noodles or their equivalent in the Twin Cities? Don't have time to make my own.... [more inside]
Using a $600 device to replace a $3 item just makes sense
I like comic books. I was recently given an iPad as a gift. I understand that the iPad is a great appliance for reading comic books. How do I get started? [more inside]
posted by Lokheed at 2:37 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Lokheed at 2:37 PM PST - 10 comments
Cost to translate the last two Red Wheel books
What would be a ballpark cost to translate Solzhenitsyn's remaining two "Red Wheel" books into English? [more inside]
posted by TheManChild2000 at 2:24 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by TheManChild2000 at 2:24 PM PST - 8 comments
Am I Hispanic or Latino?
I am looking for work and have a question. When it comes to which race box to choose. My father was born and raised in Panama, [more inside]
Unexpected weekend off in Australia! What should we do?
We are in Vincentia, NSW, Australia. We have a car and an unexpected weekend off. We've already done a ton of stuff in Sydney and we'd like to see someplace else. Help us plan our weekend trip. [more inside]
Western Europe at Christmas time?
Please give us advice for visiting Western Europe over the holidays. [more inside]
Help us build a robot Janine! - Virtual Receptionist Software Needed
We're redecorating our office and removing our reception desk (as we no longer have a receptionist), but we'd like to replace it with an automated yet fun (green screen! maybe!) system. [more inside]
A month a year with a UTI is too much!
More help with recurrent UTIs? [more inside]
Magic Flight Launch Box? Or a different vaporizer?
Should I get the Magic Flight Launch Box? Or a different herbal vaporizer? [more inside]
Psych meds in Japan
Will I have trouble getting antidepressants as a civilian living in Okinawa? [more inside]
Friend in Madison, WI needs a great proactive therapist. Know any?
Pretty straightforward. Friend in Madison, WI needs a great proactive therapist. Know any?
She's in her thirties, depressed and stuck back with her parents. She's feels like she can't get her act together to escape the negative self talk of her family. CBT? Fine. Talk therapy? fine. Don't need a google based directory - Need someone you know/worked with/helped you/great friend from school etc. Preferably someone who could see her next week.
Looking for early footage of cities from the beginning of the 20th century (but as late as the 1940s)
I'm looking for early movie footage of cities, the kind where someone just set up a movie camera on a street corner and recorded people walking around. Preferably from as early in the 20th century as possible. [more inside]
posted by colfax at 1:17 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by colfax at 1:17 PM PST - 10 comments
Need online accounting system for medium sized non-profit.
Need online accounting System for $10M/yr non-profit funded by federal grants. [more inside]
Too Artistically Blocked to Even Come Up with a Good Title
Help me release my creativity. I can't draw when I want to! [more inside]
posted by pointystick at 12:52 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by pointystick at 12:52 PM PST - 22 comments
Mr. Rogers on children and learning
Can anyone find an article that Mr. Rogers wrote about how children learn? Wish I had more clues, but I read it in print years ago.
Should I tell my boyfriend that we're friends with a long-ago ex?
Should I tell my boyfriend that we're friends with a long-ago ex? My social circle includes a guy that I dated 10 years ago for less than a year. He is now married to someone else, and there's no lingering unresolved business between us. He and his wife are part of my main group of friends, but as they are kind of busy, I don't see an awful lot of them, maybe once a month. Of course my current boyfriend (of 1 year) is always invited and often comes when this group hangs out [more inside]
What do I do after someone uses my SSN for himself?
Someone in another state used my SSN to open credit in his name (not my name or address). Then this guy skipped out on the bills. Now the bank has tried to garnish my wages at my job by via my SSN. My job told the bank to get lost, basically, since I'm not the guy in question. Still, there's this matter of my SSN being used by this guy. I've checked my credit reports and there's nothing there that shouldn't be and I've placed fraud alerts with the three credit reporting agencies. What should I do next? [more inside]
Should I stay or should I go?
Should I stay or should I go? [more inside]
Bad smellin' bag
Washing a Manhattan Portage bag [more inside]
posted by You Can't Tip a Buick at 12:34 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by You Can't Tip a Buick at 12:34 PM PST - 7 comments
Where can I buy metal belt clips?
Where can I buy a very simple metal belt clip? [more inside]
Plagiarism on Facebook
My wife's twenty-something cousin is plagiarizing poems via her Facebook page. We noticed. What next? [more inside]
but they haven't written a Cataloging for Dummies! I looked!
I need an introduction to practical cataloging, as opposed to the very theoretical stuff we covered in library school. I have recently started a job as a public library cataloger, I guess on the strength of my interest and local ties, as I have zero experience. So, what books/online tutorials would you recommend to a brand-new cataloger, who took her last cataloging class in 2003? [more inside]
What cream can be used to protect my face from cold air when walking at night?
What cream, gel, or lotion can be used to protect my face from cold air when walking at night? [more inside]
posted by adipocere at 12:21 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by adipocere at 12:21 PM PST - 8 comments
Women scare me!
Dear metafilter. I am a girl who doesn't like women, and has always been most comfortable around men. Help me to make female friends! [more inside]
posted by pyrom at 12:16 PM PST - 34 comments
posted by pyrom at 12:16 PM PST - 34 comments
Why is a PDF exported from inDesign so much bigger than I expect?
I created a 20x28 inch poster in inDesign that I then exported to PDF. However, the exported PDF is much bigger than 20x28. Why is that? [more inside]
my wifi is unreliable and I don't know why. (os x, dsl)
my two year-old macbook pro recently got a new cousin: a new mbp. both are running 10.6.4. my old mbp never had any problems establishing a wifi connection to my dsl modem, which is protected using wpa2. my new mbp sometimes can't connect via wifi/airport to said dsl modem. I usually get "connection timeout" errors displayed if I manually select the network. this is at the same time as my old mbp sitting right next to it is connected. [more inside]
How to help my daughter take exams
How do I help my 11 year old daughter improve her test-taking skills? [more inside]
Nonprofit Subsidiary of a For-Profit Company
How much control can a for-profit company exert over a nonprofit subsidiary delivering human services? Is this arrangement legit? [more inside]
Takes a licking and keeps on sticking
How to attach a towel bar to stone without drilling? [more inside]
It's the season..for salt.
I have been using seasoned salt lately, and noticed that they mostly share a combination of paprika, onion, pepper, chili powder, etc.
So I was wondering, what's your absolute favorite, game-changing seasoned salt, the one that turns something bland into a dish that you impress your friends with? It can be a commercial or DIY recipe, of course. [more inside]
video conference solution?
Best option for a 'webinar' given:
1. multiple speakers in different locations
2. broadcasting to dozens of individuals in different locations
3. to be recorded and made available for later replay
4. low cost [more inside]
Company referral bonus.
Is it okay to proactively go after people I can refer to my company in order to get the referral bonus? [more inside]
Do I own the rights to a design I made on Zazzle?
Design rip-off advice needed. I made a few tshirt designs on Zazzle, and have been making a little extra money with one recent design in particular. Today I found that someone is selling nearly the same design on tshirthub.com. They are too similar for it to be a coincidence. Do I have any right to ask them to take it down? [more inside]
posted by halseyaa at 11:13 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by halseyaa at 11:13 AM PST - 9 comments
I can has swirly?
Where can I find opalescent poster board/cardstock? [more inside]
Tonight I wanna handheld like it's 1999
Best current non-iOS device (not a smartphone or otherwise something requiring recurring data connection charges) to emulate (or succeed) a Palm PDA? [more inside]
Mental Health Care in San Diego?
Where can I find quality, affordable mental health care in San Diego? [more inside]
How do you work with grass plugs?
Grass plugs, a small-tenderly kept area, and no luck... How am I messing this up? [more inside]
posted by RolandOfEld at 10:32 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by RolandOfEld at 10:32 AM PST - 4 comments
Seeking a computer timer/reminder
Seeking simple, downloadable timer/reminder for desktop computer -- details within. [more inside]
posted by Kat Allison at 10:24 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Kat Allison at 10:24 AM PST - 6 comments
Best 4g broadband deal in Seattle?
4g Wireless broadband in Seattle: I'm considering replacing my Qwest DSL with 4g wireless broadband. (A cable modem solution isn't available in my building.) Also, I think I'd be purchasing the home modem version of the plan upon which I decide. I have plenty of mobile internet with my iPhone. Fast enough to stream netflix is my benchmark. It seems like Sprint is the best deal. What say you? Thanks!
posted by letstrythis at 10:10 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by letstrythis at 10:10 AM PST - 6 comments
Device to Almost Close a Door?
Are there part-way door closers? [more inside]
Facebook friending my company?
How to friend my company on facebook, yet keep my private posts private? [more inside]
posted by jcdill at 10:04 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by jcdill at 10:04 AM PST - 22 comments
Individually packaged OTC Meds in Canada?
Is there some (legal?) reason why I can't seem to find individually-packaged OTC medications in Canada (eg. acetaminophen, ibuprofen, aspirin...)? What are some alternative ways to package small amounts of meds for a backpacking first aid kit? [more inside]
posted by Diplodocus at 10:02 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by Diplodocus at 10:02 AM PST - 14 comments
Shall we Play a Game?
Who are some famous gamers? [more inside]
Para-shoot.
I need to find a strong and durable, all-weather adhesive. I am repairing a mural that was done on parachute cloth. It is near a bus stop and kids have been picking at it and now sections of the original painting are missing. In addition to repainting the missing section I need to get the parts of the cloth that are no longer attached to the wall to stick back down. [more inside]
The undue virtue of patience
How can I practice more patience with life? [more inside]
posted by InterestedInKnowing at 9:46 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by InterestedInKnowing at 9:46 AM PST - 7 comments
2000 Toyota Camry overheating issues
2000 Toyota Camry is having engine overheating issues - what is causing them? [more inside]
How to get something that needs refrigeration from Point A to Point B?
How does one ship something that needs to be refrigerated? [more inside]
Wilmington, Delaware restaurant open sunday nights?
Is there a good restaurant in Wilmington Delaware open late Sunday nights? [more inside]
Humor, it does a body good
Please help me come up with short, funny things to write on a half-pint carton of milk. [more inside]
Googling can really mess things up.
Having googled up some seriously unflattering information that may or may not actually be about a guy I sort of thought I might like, I don't know where to go from here. [more inside]
How do you stay fashionably warm in winter?
I started dressing more fashionably in the last year; ditching my Kohls and Sears wardrobe for Banana Republic, J Crew, and Ann Taylor. Overall I'm pleased with my new wardrobe, but I have not figured out what to do for winter! I live in New England where it gets COLD and those thin little "sweaters" that BR and J Crew like so much don't cut it. Last winter I looked great but was frequently cold. Should I just go to LL Bean, or is there some winter fashion secret?
posted by klao at 8:35 AM PST - 32 comments
posted by klao at 8:35 AM PST - 32 comments
Since nobody's actually published the HHGTTG, yet
What reference documents do you find useful to have on your electronic reader (kindle, iPhone, etc)? [more inside]
posted by rmd1023 at 8:27 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by rmd1023 at 8:27 AM PST - 18 comments
What the heck was Pumpkin Creek?
When I was a kid in the 80s, I remember the USA Network having a Saturday morning live-action TV show called "Pumpkin Creek". The opening titles that I remember seemed to have it set in an amusement park of some sort. What was this show about and what was its format? What theme park was it filmed in? [more inside]
What's the Best Way to Set Up Craigslist Appointments?
How do I get my Craigslist mojo back? I'm three for three on the Craigslist Flake Scale now. What's the best selling arrangement? [more inside]
posted by Elsie at 8:10 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by Elsie at 8:10 AM PST - 8 comments
Zenyatta!
Tomorrow, Zenyatta will attempt to win her 20th and final race at Churchill Downs. I am not a gambler, but would like to place some bets to make watching the race more fun. Of course, I wouldn't mind winning some money, too. I'm hoping someone here can give me some strategy tips based on these odds. A friend has suggested placing 12 exacta bets on Zenyatta to win and each of the others to place. The assumption I'm making is that she will indeed win.
I heard it's my birthday
Fun birthday ideas in Toronto? [more inside]
How do I careate colour decals in vRay for Rhino?
Rhino 4.0 + vRay for Rhino + JPG Decal = How? [more inside]
posted by gonzo_ID at 8:08 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by gonzo_ID at 8:08 AM PST - 2 comments
Apparently it's not official till there's a ring on the finger. Help out a jewelry noob?
Let's say I had about $300 to spend on an engagement right. I know, big spender, right? Now let's say I wanted something other than a diamond if at all possible. She likes blues, greens, and reds. She's also got a very sensitive nickel allergy. [more inside]
posted by TomMelee at 8:07 AM PST - 39 comments
posted by TomMelee at 8:07 AM PST - 39 comments
Next day delivery, please!
Can I get package delivery companies to just leave the package rather than leaving an InfoNotice/"you weren't home, we'll try again tomorrow" slips? [more inside]
posted by ghostbikes at 7:56 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by ghostbikes at 7:56 AM PST - 14 comments
Homemade Gifts for Boys
What kind of gifts can we make that our nephews will enjoy? [more inside]
posted by Dojie at 7:35 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by Dojie at 7:35 AM PST - 15 comments
Help me design a home entertainment system!
How do I choose the elements of a home entertainment system? I'm probably not a snowflake... [more inside]
Would Like to Chuck Wood
What is the best path towards becoming a competent woodworker? I would ultimately love to build myself built-in book shelving, a bar, or a deck. I am not looking to build fine furniture. The problem is I don't have a clue about woodworking. Where do I start without embarrassing or mauling myself?
posted by jasondigitized at 7:27 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by jasondigitized at 7:27 AM PST - 18 comments
Minimize my knee pain
Why do I get knee pain after wearing boots? How can I minimize it? [more inside]
All clouds and no sun make Homer go something something…
Help me get a solar recharge during the winter! [more inside]
What alternative routes to teacher certification can I take as a person who already has a Masters in Education?
I have a Masters and certification in Early Childhood. Now I'd like to work as a special educator. Seems the only way to get there is another Masters in Special Ed. I'd like to find a way to do this cheaply and quickly. I have looked into Teaching Fellows and similar programs, and all specifically require that applicants have no background in teaching. What can I do?
Did Paul Revere know that polar bears existed?
Did Paul Revere know what a polar bear was? [more inside]
posted by Mayor Curley at 6:31 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by Mayor Curley at 6:31 AM PST - 13 comments
How can I find out what's on in Sydney?
What are good (preferably online) sources for finding out what's on in Sydney? From time to time I find myself there for a weekend, but haven't yet discovered the best way of locating events. I'm particularly interested in theatre, arthouse/vintage/unusual cinema, talks and public lectures, and food, arts or literary events. [more inside]
posted by une_heure_pleine at 6:28 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by une_heure_pleine at 6:28 AM PST - 3 comments
Don't tase my fro
Can anyone recommend a good male stylist in the Boston Metro area to help me find a hairstyle? [more inside]
Where to learn Thai in Bangkok
Next year i want to travel to Thailand and start to learn Thai in Bangkok. Can anyone suggest any courses there or have any tips for me?
What is/are the best option for studying calculus online for university credit?
I currently work and live in Beijing, so don't have the option of studying calculus locally. (At least, I can't study it in English.) I am interested in starting to study calculus for credit (and a grade) in anticipation of my return to the States in two years and applying to graduate school. Can anyone give recommendations or reviews of online calculus classes? [more inside]
Annoying muscle spasms
What's with this really annoying twitch/spasm in my gut...? [more inside]
Looking for tips & online sources for warm winter sport pants
Flannel lined sports pants: recommends & where to order them online? [more inside]
posted by 3mendo at 3:20 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by 3mendo at 3:20 AM PST - 5 comments
Rap music that's not gangsta?
Looking for rap/hip-hop that is upbeat or mellow and has positive values or fresh, interesting lyrics (i.e., not gangsta rap). [more inside]
Help me find the ending
I'm trying to find a Japanese short film about two guys in a sushi restaurant who try to out-order an older man. There's no dialogue and it was weird and quite funny, finishing with a radioactive wasabi show-down. [more inside]
posted by ninazer0 at 1:05 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by ninazer0 at 1:05 AM PST - 5 comments
Rappers like Jean Grae?
I'd like to listen to more rappers who are like Jean Grae (example), especially if they're female. Could you help me find new music to listen to?
November 4
Double a column/cell in Excel
Excel 2007 question: I have several cells/columns of numbers that I simply need to double. So 5 becomes 10, 9 becomes 18, etc. I'm an Excel n00b and can't figure this out for the life of me. Help! [more inside]
posted by zardoz at 11:51 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by zardoz at 11:51 PM PST - 12 comments
Why the difference in spoilage times?
Why does meat go bad quicker than vegetables/fruit? [more inside]
no I do not want to play ironic kickball; get me out!
What are some weird ways to live? [more inside]
Boston suppliers for my fish n' spices?
Cooking Latakia style fish fillets...where to get aleppo pepper in Boston? [more inside]
What apocalyptic scenarios await us after 2012?
It seems like throughout my life, people have been worried about various prophesied end-times. After 2012 comes and goes, what end-of-the-world scenario are the popular media going to latch onto next?
I know they're not the TV police, but I'm hoping that something, anything can be done here.
What, if anything, can I do with an email sent from my stolen iPad? [more inside]
Need small computer chair recommendations
Need a small computer chair to go with a red desk in a living room.. any recommendations? [more inside]
Title of a documentary regarding Japanese appropriation of Western stuff
Looking for the title of an obscure documentary about the Japanese adaptations of Western products and traditions as they have been commodified in japan. [more inside]
posted by codybaldwin at 9:17 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by codybaldwin at 9:17 PM PST - 2 comments
Help me be a good runner despite my weirdo body type
Are you a tall, female, pear shaped runner? I really want to start running but my body type seems problematic. How can I make it work? [more inside]
posted by lblair at 8:54 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by lblair at 8:54 PM PST - 27 comments
You Youngsters And Your Technology!
I've only ever played PC games, but keep hearing about these new-fangled doohickeys called "consoles"........ [more inside]
Potty training challenge: she wears underwear, but won't go in the potty
My 2 1/2 year old wears underwear during the day, but will not actually pee or poop in the potty. She's completely dry except for nap time or bed time, when we put her in a diaper and she goes. How can we encourage her to use the potty? [more inside]
How do I find English as a Second Language Funding for an African University?
I am a volunteer for an organization building a nonprofit university in Angola. I am tasked with finding funding for English as a Second Language education--all students who do not speak English will take year long intensive course in English. I'm looking for whatever help I can get in finding funds. [more inside]
posted by wires at 8:09 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by wires at 8:09 PM PST - 10 comments
Tell me about a chapter book for kids set in Mexico?
I'm looking for a good children's chapter book set in Mexico. I don't know if one exists, but I sure hope so. [more inside]
Rudimentary bibliography suggestions from The Hive - Poe and Lovecraft
I'm writing my Masters thesis next year on madness and occult knowledge in the work of Edgar Allan Poe and H.P. Lovecraft. [more inside]
Sweet and syrupy.
Help me fill my ipod with more powerpop... specs inside. [more inside]
Play the field or play the odds?
Multiple brand new jobs opening at my company. Was planning to apply for all of them, as they're fairly the same. However, was just told there's a particular job coming open, and supervisors want to sponsor me as the applicant of choice. Apply for one job, or apply for all? Specifics inside. [more inside]
posted by Ys at 6:27 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Ys at 6:27 PM PST - 9 comments
Mani-Pedi in Sacramento, CA?
My wife has mentioned that she would like to get a Mani-Pedi. I would like to get her one for her birthday. Can you recommend a shop (Salon, Spa, whatever) that does them in the Sacramento/Antelope/Roseville area? [more inside]
posted by AltReality at 6:03 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by AltReality at 6:03 PM PST - 4 comments
Is "Coordinately Invited" OK?
Is "coordinately invited" a legitimate phrase? [more inside]
posted by nzero at 6:02 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by nzero at 6:02 PM PST - 22 comments
Is it appropriate to thank a judge?
On Tuesday, voters removed three Iowa judges from office after they legalized same-sex marriage. I'd like to write those judges, thanking them for their service and their brave decision. Is this appropriate?
posted by Sfving at 6:01 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by Sfving at 6:01 PM PST - 21 comments
What kind of information is out there to make maps with in Illustrator?
What kind of information is out there that I can easily make a map out of in Illustrator? [more inside]
Break up, yep.
Break-ups and the future: how to proceed? [more inside]
Flip that.... end table?
How easy is it to buy used furniture off of Kijiji/Craig's list, clean it up, give it a new coat of paint, and then resell it for a profit? [more inside]
Any good high speed internet services in nunavit?
My boyfriend is moving to Nunavut (Canada's far north) and we're researching high speed internet options. We've found a few, but want to make sure we don't miss out on any good services. [more inside]
The un-wedding your wedding could smell like?
Cheap, awesome wedding ideas for a small group? [more inside]
posted by ohsnapdragon at 4:46 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by ohsnapdragon at 4:46 PM PST - 19 comments
Help us sleep together.
I like to listen to voices when I am trying to sleep. My OH likes trippy dancy techno.
What should we listen to together? [more inside]
AndroidFilter - Recommendations for an iPhone replacement?
Can anyone recommend me an Android phone? I've got a family member with an old iPhone that's on its way out, and since we have no desire to sign on with AT&T for two years of punishment and fees, I'd like to go with an open solution. Detailed requirements inside. [more inside]
posted by -1 at 4:07 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by -1 at 4:07 PM PST - 17 comments
Why doesn't this Cash Flow Statement seem right? Is it me?
I'm helping a friend go over some financials of a small business . I have a *little* accounting training but am definitely not in accounting. My question is about indirect Cash Flow Statements. In the attempt to understand Cash Flow Statements enough to help, I'm running into a roadblock about Net Income and my understanding of how it's applied to the Cash Flow Statement. [more inside]
Web development work in Sydney: where to go ... what to know?
Web development work in Sydney: where to go ... what to know?
I'm a web developer, and might be getting laid off from my corporate job in Sydney next year.
So, two questions really:
- What's the best way to find work? Which agencies are the best? Which websites?
- I have a bit of lead-time, and I should probably be thinking about brushing up on my skills: I've spent a lot of time working on idiosyncratic in-house CMS and maintenance tools which would make you splutter if you saw them. So ... Drupal? JSP? Front-end stuff like JQuery/AJAX? What are the technologies in demand?
How often do you change your bra?
Women of MF, how often do you change your bra? [more inside]
Is there some way to create a watermark template for all outgoing Outlook email?
I want to format my Office Outlook Professional 2003 edition to include a watermark for each outgoing email. I searched around and found ways to insert graphics into the signature part but nothing on creating a watermark over which we can send email. Is it even possible?
Thanks.
posted by holdenjordahl at 3:23 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by holdenjordahl at 3:23 PM PST - 4 comments
How to best preserve a whiteboard illustration long term?
A friend of mine drew an illustration of my son on our office whiteboard. We are moving offices shortly, and I'd like this illustration preserved. [more inside]
posted by djacobs at 3:13 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by djacobs at 3:13 PM PST - 21 comments
What should my teeny-bopper pop song be about?
I've been tasked with writing an 'original pop song teenagers will like and want to dance to.' The music does not worry me. It's choosing something to write about that's got me hung up. [more inside]
posted by Lutoslawski at 3:13 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by Lutoslawski at 3:13 PM PST - 27 comments
Am I safer not flying Qantas?
I just heard that Qantas airlines never had a fatal accident. Statistically speaking, if I fly with them am I more or less subtle to suffering a fatal accident? Why? [more inside]
posted by fcoury at 2:36 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by fcoury at 2:36 PM PST - 23 comments
Heated Clothing? I'm Warming Up To The Idea :0)
What companies sell heated clothing? I'm looking for garments with portable battery power packs inside that I can go skiing with. [more inside]
Check... Done... Now What
What script/code/technique would you use to make a project based personal checklist site that can scale upwards easily. [more inside]
posted by elationfoundation at 2:10 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by elationfoundation at 2:10 PM PST - 5 comments
Thanksgiving with a twist
Thanksgiving with a twist: I'm looking for recipes that contain "Thanksgiving-y" and "Christmas-y" ingredients (turkey, sweet potatoes, cranberries, pumpkin, pecans, etc.) but that aren't traditionally "Thanksgiving-y", as a whole. Perfect example: sweet potato salsa [more inside]
posted by chara at 2:02 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by chara at 2:02 PM PST - 27 comments
Looking for mock negotiation scenarios.
I'm speaking to some students about negotiating contracts. I'm hoping to break them out into pairs for a mock negotiation, and am looking for a 5-10 minute mock negotiation to use. Any good resources out there? [more inside]
How to use the new Google Custom Search API for a map application?
How can I do a Google Maps local search app now that the AJAX local search API has been deprecated? [more inside]
YANMD advice for the uninsured please
Dull achey pain somewhere just below my chest for over 24 hours. No insurance, YANMD, what could it be? [more inside]
One does not simply walk into Heathrow!
Is it possible for someone on foot to walk into Heathrow Airport? I was sure it was, a friend insists it isn't and according to this, the answers are a mixed bag (and four years out of date). Has anyone done this recently or work there and can confirm one way or the other?
Best backup for a mac?
Backup disk/external hardrive advice for a non-techy with a mac. [more inside]
posted by anya32 at 1:03 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by anya32 at 1:03 PM PST - 22 comments
Help us get our money's worth for dog training classes in Chicago!
Where's the best place (in Chicago) to take our adopted dog for training classes? [more inside]
How can I get freelance programming work?
How can I get freelance programming/Web development work? [more inside]
What the check?
I need some personal recommendations for Check-Writing Software, not Accounting Software that writes checks. [more inside]
acupuncture for infertility?
Should I try acupuncture for infertility? [more inside]
Can you marry, date other people, and stay sane?
Married and dating? [more inside]
Surgery without friends
How can I have surgery without someone to accompany me? [more inside]
Sepang F1 Seating Advice
We're going to the Malaysian Grand Prix at Sepang in April, has anyone been? Specifically looking for seating advice. [more inside]
Could I have sleep apnea?
What is the deal with my sleeping weirdnesses? Could I have sleep apnea? I'm 26, female, no more than 5 lbs overweight. I snore heavily but my fiance has never noticed me gasping for air or choking in the night. [more inside]
Good mens fashion sites? / Name my blog!
What are some good blogs and other resources for someone just getting into mens fashion? Also, can you help me name my blog about my experiences diving into this at 30? [more inside]
posted by ODiV at 12:28 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by ODiV at 12:28 PM PST - 9 comments
Fun or interesting materials for easy-to-make custom pickguard?
Help me think of creative-but-cheap-and-easy-to-work-with materials I can use to make a pickguard for my new, cheap, Strat-like guitar. Challenge: I have virtually no access to specialized tools much beyond an X-Acto knife/utility knife, drill, and file. [more inside]
posted by dilettanti at 12:15 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by dilettanti at 12:15 PM PST - 9 comments
Calling all pro/amateur fire investigators
What caused this strange candle behavior? [more inside]
posted by citywolf at 12:04 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by citywolf at 12:04 PM PST - 11 comments
Diner Mugs For Dollars
I'm investigating the feasibility of offering coffee mugs as incentive-gifts for donations to a boarding school. Does anyone have experience with such a thing? [more inside]
Using an orchards-worth of apples?
What to do with an orchards-worth of apples? I have access to a semi-abandoned orchard (it's maintained, but no-one uses the fruit), and it seems a pity to have all the fruit rot; there's still a fair amount left on the trees. [more inside]
posted by Jakob at 11:48 AM PST - 29 comments
posted by Jakob at 11:48 AM PST - 29 comments
Printing, Laminating, and Folding a Lot of Paper
What company will print, laminate, and multi-fold a quick reference guide in quantity? [more inside]
How do I cheer up my MIL? And how do I prepare my son for the worst?
My mother-in-law's lung and lymph cancer is spreading. Outlook is not good. I would love some ideas to cheer her up or show solidarity. I would also like resources for when the inevitable comes and I have to explain to my three-year-old why he won't ever see his grandmother again. [more inside]
posted by middleclasstool at 11:04 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by middleclasstool at 11:04 AM PST - 10 comments
Downtown Toronto
It's my first trip to Toronto and I'm only here for one more day, so I'm blowing off my conference tomorrow and going downtown. I'm staying at a hotel a couple miles west of York University, so my plan is to take the #35 bus to the Jane St stop on the green line. Where should I get off if I want to find some hip shopping? Where's the Soho of Toronto?
how do you pray?
How do you pray? I mean the personal kind of praying. [more inside]
Skin resurfacing in the UK
Medium-depth-chemical-peel-or-laser-filter: Recommendations in London, UK. [more inside]
What's the lowest power consumption system I can build for a GlusterFS test?
I need the cheapest, lowest possible power consumption solution for a GlusterFS test cluster. MeFi PC hardware experts, can you hope me? [more inside]
Symon doesnt say
I'm trying to find a way to hack/mod the Symon Netbrites.
I can pick up one or two locally, from what I've read they need a server and expensive software. But here http://www2.symon.com/general/NetBrite-Brochure.pdf They have serial ports, any ideas how to go about breaking them?
"We Weren't Evil!"
Is there an accepted expression or term that communicates when a corporation or capitalist venture jumps the shark? [more inside]
What's the best city to visit near Pawling, NY?
What's the best city to visit near Pawling, NY? [more inside]
Sign language DVDs - for babies
I'm looking for recommendations for instructional sign language DVDs for babies. [more inside]
posted by thehmsbeagle at 10:24 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by thehmsbeagle at 10:24 AM PST - 9 comments
Stopping music from slipping through the cracks
I listen to a lot of music. I also just have a lot of music that I have laying around on my computer waiting to be listened to that never does. There's also a lot of music that I want to have that I never really get around to buying/downloading. How can I organize my listening to make sure all my music gets some love? [more inside]
One hundred memories...
Our 10-year wedding anniversary is coming up in 2 weeks. I'm compiling a list of 100 (or maybe more) memories. How can I present the list to my husband? [more inside]
posted by georgiabloom at 10:15 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by georgiabloom at 10:15 AM PST - 17 comments
What's the best ebook reader for pdfs
What's the best ebook reader for pdfs (especially journal articles)? [more inside]
posted by kitfreeman at 9:51 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by kitfreeman at 9:51 AM PST - 15 comments
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be...
I would like to learn to behave more graciously. What everyday injustices and annoyances do healthy people deal with by simply "letting it go"? What does "letting it go" look like in practice - what do you do/say, and how do you feel afterwards? And can I identify those situations when I really should stand firm so as not to be taken advantage of? [more inside]
Anonymous Massage Question
Ethical dilemma. Should I book a massage with someone I had a huge crush on in high school, just for the thrill of it? [more inside]
What are the classics of interactive fiction?
What are the classics of interactive fiction--the canon, if there is one? [more inside]
posted by IjonTichy at 9:34 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by IjonTichy at 9:34 AM PST - 19 comments
Searching for all-inclusive in Mexico
I'm looking for recommendations for 3-4 star all inclusive hotel/resort in Mexico with good snorkling nearby. Not particularly picky about where it is although it would be ideal to be able to reach it with a direct flight from the US. Thanks!
Mrs. Todd would know what to do.
On a keyboard, can I map a key combination (Ctrl+C) to a single key? [more inside]
posted by eunoia at 9:28 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by eunoia at 9:28 AM PST - 6 comments
Angrier Music. Angrier.
I'm looking for some really angry music. No, not like that. Angrier. Much angrier. [more inside]
posted by Dysk at 9:11 AM PST - 115 comments
posted by Dysk at 9:11 AM PST - 115 comments
Can I have a truly portable portable iPod to move between cars?
Is wiring an iPod into classis car stereos in a portable way possible? [more inside]
Birthing center vs. hospital costs, pros/cons
Asking for a friend:
(TL;DR: "We're exceptionally poor and can't figure out our best options between birthing centers and hospitals in Portland, OR with Premera Blue Cross insurance.") [more inside]
Help me find statistics on drinking straw usage
i'm giving a presentation on the negative environmental impact of drinking straws but I can't seem to find statistics on their manufacture or use anywhere. I just want to get an idea of how many straws are used every year, how much plastic that is, etc. [more inside]
Where in the Caribbean/Central America to go in late November?
Where in the Caribbean, Mexico, or Central America should I go in late November? [more inside]
Is my SO's behavior extreme stoicism? Or disinterest?
How do I figure out if my SO is a stoic or disinterested? I get relatively minor red flags that may or may not add up to a big one, and I do not want to stay in a relationship with someone who is not as interested in me as I in them. Possibly over-analysis inside. [more inside]
Did the earth move for you?
Pacific NW geology filter: How savvy are locals about the Cascadia Earthquake of 1700? How about the OWL? [more inside]
Olefin area rug: good or bad?
We're looking at getting a new area rug and we've found several that we like, but they're made of Olefin/polypropylene. This rug will be maybe 8' by 10' and for the living room. A couch with a chaise will be sitting on top of it but not a whole lot of traffic goes through that area. Googling provides info on what Olefin is, how it's made, pros/cons, etc., but does anyone here have any personal experience with owning an Olefin rug? How does it wear or feel after a while? Should we rule it out and go for wool or nylon or something else? Any insight is appreciated.
What should I get my husband as a Christmas gift?
What to get my husband for Christmas? [more inside]
How to discipline an active toddler without being overly "no" and negative?
How do you discipline a 2 year old without being "that parent"? [more inside]
Why can't they be friends
Cats that have lived together for six years now hate each other. What can I do? [more inside]
posted by rainygrl716 at 7:17 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by rainygrl716 at 7:17 AM PST - 15 comments
Who is iLLuSioN?
I'm looking for info on iLLuSioN, probably based in Thailand, can anyone help?
would you write for 20 bucks ?
How to find freelance writers that are competent/passioned about the topic? (running) [more inside]
What are the broad areas of your life that you put effort into?
What are the broad areas of your life that you put effort into? Mine used to be binary: either Work or Party. It's only more recently that I'm beginning to see that my life gets better when I put time and effort towards my improving my health, keeping my house tidy, or keeping my finances in order. [more inside]
posted by surenoproblem at 6:30 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by surenoproblem at 6:30 AM PST - 13 comments
Is it legal for a candidate to have access to ballots after the election?
I just found out my local representative (who runs unopposed every year) looks at the write-in names under his on the ballots and then hires a private detective to investigate all of the people named in the write in line of the ballot. This sounds illegal to me as I'm pretty sure candidates shouldn't be looking at actual ballots. Aren't they supposed to be counted by the computers or poll workers?
What can I do to make a local business directory extra-ordinary?
What can I do to make a local business directory extra-ordinary? [more inside]
posted by jacobean at 6:18 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by jacobean at 6:18 AM PST - 7 comments
A "stopping" problem
24 year old man and wetting my pants (well, sort of). [more inside]
posted by glenno86 at 5:44 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by glenno86 at 5:44 AM PST - 14 comments
Recommend your favourite cultural anthropology books!
Watching the [insert society here]. Recommend books about the hidden rules and cultural values of a society. [more inside]
posted by so much modern time at 5:36 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by so much modern time at 5:36 AM PST - 9 comments
Solving healthcare one doctor at a time
What is the most efficient way to begin practicing medicine in the US? [more inside]
IANA port registration
I'm developing new software/hardware in the UK and someone has raised the requirement that I need to register my ports with IANA. Is this a requirement, or best practise? [more inside]
posted by Jonnykid at 5:06 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Jonnykid at 5:06 AM PST - 6 comments
Pick me, pick me!
How do I improve my chances of staying at a temp job? [more inside]
Encephalitis Experience
Anyone experience hs1 encephalitis? I have just gotten out of the hospital and I would love to hear positive (or realistic) stories of recovery. [more inside]
Awkward
Should I buy this jacket off my colleague? A work friend has a daughter my age who frequently shops at a market and has found a jacket that my friend thought would suit me. I tried it on and agreed... But now she wants to make a profit I'd rather not pay. Help me get out of it! [more inside]
posted by jojobobo at 3:10 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by jojobobo at 3:10 AM PST - 25 comments
You pay for WHAT?
What things would you would never consider paying money for, once you learned how easy it was to do/make/fix yourself? [more inside]
posted by benzenedream at 2:48 AM PST - 102 comments
posted by benzenedream at 2:48 AM PST - 102 comments
November 3
Can't stand the rain...
My otherwise delightful pup Lyle (obligatory pix) has decided that pooping in the rain is beneath his dignity. [more inside]
What does alcohol breath smell like?
What does alcohol on someone else's breath smell like? [more inside]
And I never graduated from art school!
Help! I'm suddenly a performance artist! [more inside]
Songs performed in different genres?
I have just discovered Scala and Kolacny Brothers' covers of songs in different genres, and I crave more. [more inside]
Should I sell my car or keep it in stasis for ten months?
Should I keep my car with me and pay insurance for nearly a year of non-use, lease it, or sell it and hope to buy another one afterward? [more inside]
Making a graph with null data or text in Google Spreadsheet
Google Documents changed the way it handles chart data and now I can't make a simple graph. [more inside]
Can you recommend a good video converter for iPod?
What is the best and easiest app for converting video files on my PC (.avi) to something iPod compatible? [more inside]
What option should my friend take in dealing with a hospital mix up?
My friend was in the hospital and a surgeon delivered the wrong (and devastating news to the family). How should we handle the situation? [more inside]
posted by Felex at 8:09 PM PST - 46 comments
posted by Felex at 8:09 PM PST - 46 comments
Urgent - my kid ate hand sanitizer - HELP!
My kid ingested an unknown amount of Hand sanitizer. What should i expect? [more inside]
posted by ramix at 8:02 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by ramix at 8:02 PM PST - 9 comments
Thermarest Patching, Without Patch Kit?
My wife and I just held one of our thermarests underwater. We counted nine separate leaks bubbling air. Wet, it sounded like a squeaky radiator as all the air leaked out. I blame our sharp-clawed and inquisitive cats. Anyhow, I don't know if we can get to a camping store before the weekend-- does anyone have experience patching these things with bike tube kits, shoe goo, or other easily-available gunk?
posted by Erroneous at 7:58 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Erroneous at 7:58 PM PST - 6 comments
Rankled choice
I thought instant runoff/ranked choice voting was cool. But now I'm not sure... [more inside]
like The Fragile
I rather like Nine Inch Nails' The Fragile. What is some music like it? Sonically, stylistically, thematically, etc.
Trying to finally get over distrust of women--Stood up.
I am tremendously distrustful of women. My therapist has encouraged me to try again. I got stood up. I'm not sure what to do. [more inside]
How can I tell if my mother's nagging is helpful in my fight against depression?
I am 21 years old. I've made little academic progress since high school, largely due to depression (hypomanic bipolar). My mother talks to me like I'm almost, but not quite, a lost cause and an albatross around my families' neck, slowly bankrupting my mother and raiding my sister's college fund. How do I know if my mom's negativity is affecting me and if she should stop, or if I'm just taking normal criticism too hard? [more inside]
Delicious Homecooked Toys
Can I craft homemade toys out of casein? If not, what should I use? If so, how can I finish them so that they'll last? [more inside]
Should I buy another candelabra?
Does Kwanzaa really exist? [more inside]
posted by overeducated_alligator at 6:30 PM PST - 33 comments
posted by overeducated_alligator at 6:30 PM PST - 33 comments
What is a good tape to use for masking curves when painting?
I was wondering if anyone knew a good tape to use for masking curves when painting? [more inside]
What am I in for during a home renovation?
What is standard etiquette/SOP for an owner to extend a contractor during a home renovation? What can I generally expect to happen to my life? Details inside. [more inside]
Practical but wonderful gifts?
'Tis the season, yet again. Please recommend some lovely holiday gifts I can give that are useful, not wasteful. Picky specifics inside! [more inside]
Ancient A-bomb possible?
Based on this article, how would it have been possible to create a nuclear bomb with primitive materials? [more inside]
posted by generic230 at 5:01 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by generic230 at 5:01 PM PST - 20 comments
Filter my diagnosis!
Is it possible for your cholesterol levels to be transiently elevated, and if not, what should I do about mine? [more inside]
Do you remember this musical toy?
Trying to find a musical toy I saw on the web before. Its basically an 8 by 8 grid with buttons which can be switched on and off - they light up red when they are on. Each button plays a note when it is switched on. Any ideas?
posted by kenaman at 4:46 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by kenaman at 4:46 PM PST - 4 comments
How do I use nested COUNTIF statements inbetween Excel worksheets?
Excel Filter: If, Count and Sum functions, oh my! I need help creating a function that will search between worksheet B, and if certain conditions are met, count the sum of cells in another column (also in worksheet B) and return that result in column A. Mock Excel workbook enclosed! [more inside]
posted by VT@MU at 4:45 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by VT@MU at 4:45 PM PST - 9 comments
FB page tagging 101
Facebook filter: Asking for a friend. If you're an admin for a page, is there anyway you can change settings so as to allow visitors to tag people in photos you post? [more inside]
posted by Chairboy at 4:27 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by Chairboy at 4:27 PM PST - 2 comments
HP TX2500 CPU woe
My HP tx2500 recently conked out with a blink code 1 (replace CPU). I've replaced the CPU and reapplied thermal paste + copper penny shim to the GPU, to no avail. Could I do anything else before buying a new laptop?
posted by ntartifex at 4:27 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by ntartifex at 4:27 PM PST - 5 comments
This is not the Dec One you are looking for.
What should I say in response to people who accidentally send e-mail to my address when they intend to send it to someone else? [more inside]
Why won't Windows 2008 play with Java?
How do I get a browser to go to java.com on Windows 2008? [more inside]
Temporarily leaving the elegance and convenience of emacs for the awkward mess that is Visual Studio
Non-beginner programmer with a unix background looking to pick up C# - What do I read? [more inside]
posted by Dr Dracator at 3:24 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by Dr Dracator at 3:24 PM PST - 11 comments
where to find fall colors in nov (in SE USA)?
what part of south east US is likely to have the best fall colors (foliage) over the next week? [more inside]
After break-up, ex is confused. I'm not. Please help me with this.
After break-up, ex is confused. I'm not. Please help me with this. [more inside]
If given the chance, will my kittens assimilate?
Kittenproofing tips for nerds with too many "wireless" electronics? [more inside]
Can you identify this story?
Help me to identify this story about a man who agrees to become a prisoner in exchange for money, but ends up growing as a result! [more inside]
posted by apark at 2:33 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by apark at 2:33 PM PST - 8 comments
"Mr Burns, you have every disease there is!" "So I can't get worse, I'm invincible!"
Can you help narrow down what sort(s) of doctor(s) to see and what to investigate, given these symptoms? All symptoms have cropped up within the last two years. Before that, I felt healthy most of the time. Primary care doc has been little help, and most of the specialists seem to focus only on the symptoms within their own areas of expertise. [more inside]
Up to Big Sur...
Where to stop, hike, and camp on the way from LA to Big Sur? [more inside]
Organizing metadata of pdf files
How hard is it to attach metadata to pdf files for references management software? [more inside]
Help the Swede
How can someone from Sweden in the U.S. on an expiring H-1B visa stay here longer, preferably permanently? [more inside]
posted by huckit at 1:43 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by huckit at 1:43 PM PST - 7 comments
Good jobs for graduating BA/psychology student seeking work-life balance?
Good jobs for graduating BA/psychology student seeking work-life balance? [more inside]
posted by Jade_bug at 1:31 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by Jade_bug at 1:31 PM PST - 15 comments
Book recommendation needed
Can anyone recommend any books/articles about American and/or European involvement in Germany's reconstruction after WWII? [more inside]
Small business needs to keep postal mailbox costs low
I need to receive business shipments. How can I keep my postal mailbox costs low? [more inside]
Looking for a vaguely remembered book...
Looking for a vaguely remembered book, published (we believe) in the last 10 years. [more inside]
posted by jrb223 at 12:43 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by jrb223 at 12:43 PM PST - 4 comments
Nexus One + Softbank Rental SIM + Japan = Affordable data access?
What do I need to do, or what do I need to be aware of, to use mobile data on a Nexus One using a Softbank rental SIM card in Japan? [more inside]
Manage my PBEM DnD group
Is there a free DnD 4e play-by-email (PBEM) manager available? [more inside]
splitting iweb domain files and archiving movies
I never liked [expletive deleted] iWeb, so failed to learn how to use it properly. Which is probably why I have a 63GB domain file that keeps crashing. Please help me never get into this situation again. [more inside]
posted by omnigut at 12:17 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by omnigut at 12:17 PM PST - 15 comments
How do I shop and cook to maximize my grocery budjet?
Which grocery items are the cheapest (most cost effective) in terms of how far they go to actually feed yourself and your family? [more inside]
posted by kitcat at 11:57 AM PST - 60 comments
posted by kitcat at 11:57 AM PST - 60 comments
No one will be able to do this..
Can you identify any of these >1 second clips from the late 70's or early 80's? [more inside]
Recommendations for netbook
Looking for recommendations for a netbook. [more inside]
This is why you can't have nice things...
I spilled an entire bottle of (clear) cough syrup into the bottom of my leather bag. How can I limit/ fix the damage? [more inside]
Need a better method than ionic silver for purifying humidifier water
My humidifiers keep developing a brown muddle. How do I keep them clean? [more inside]
Midwestern Urban Fiction: Great novels that exemplify the industrialized cities of the U.S. Midwest?
Midwestern Urban Fiction: What are the great novels that exemplify or characterize (as opposed to "are set in") any of the industrialized cities of the U.S. Midwest (St. Louis, Chicago, Detroit, the Twin Cities, etc.)? [more inside]
Steady as she goes George Takei
This video is simply full of teh awesome. How do I make an mp3 of it? [more inside]
posted by eatdonuts at 11:02 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by eatdonuts at 11:02 AM PST - 7 comments
What's life like in the military?
If I joined the military as a potential 68W (Healthcare Specialist), what would the next few years of my life look like? [more inside]
posted by biochemist at 10:54 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by biochemist at 10:54 AM PST - 12 comments
Japan Immersion
Non-touristy must do's in Japan? Interesting ideas for 'projects'/missions to make this trip fun? Cultural tips/faux-pas to avoid? Quirky facts/tips? [more inside]
How do I prove depression as a cause of absence for my unemployment claim?
Recently, I successfully applied for unemployment benefits in New York. My former employer has filed an appeal. They are claiming I was discharged for misconduct, specifically, absenteeism and tardiness. I am claiming that my absences and latenesses were due to illness, specifically, depression.
How do I prove my case? Will a letter from my therapist suffice? Do I need a letter from my psychiatrist (an M.D.)? Do I need the therapist/M.D. to verify that my illness was the cause on each of the dates in question, or is it enough to provide a general statement that my illness was the cause of this pattern of behavior?
posted by flotson at 10:29 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by flotson at 10:29 AM PST - 6 comments
Jewelryfilter - Please help me find...
I'm trying to locate a special necklace my wife once had. It was purchased in downtown Colorado Springs and I believe it was crafted at that store. I don't have the name of the store, but I think they went out of business.
Here's a quick drawn mock up.
Do you know where I can find a pendant like this?
Appointment scheduling on macs
Please tell me my options for appointment/resource scheduling for 15 users on Macs (local applications, server based, online based). [more inside]
Urban planning degree in Barcelona?
I need help looking for a graduate school, preferably in Barcelona, or another European city, where they have Urban planning/ urban studies and /or urban design. I have a Bachelor's degree in Art History, minor in Geography and would like to get my Master's in Urban planning/ urban studies and /or urban design and I need a change..picking up and leaving the states. Would you know of any? Thanks.
Why does my wife zing me all the time?
Why does my wife zing me all the time? How should I react? Is there a way to stop it? Am I being paranoid? [more inside]
posted by bovious at 10:05 AM PST - 105 comments
posted by bovious at 10:05 AM PST - 105 comments
Princesses to the rescue?
Mortgage refinance.
A mortgage refinance question. Numbers rounded off a little for simplicity. [more inside]
Boston area Cantonese speaking preschool?
Boston bilingual: Anyone know of any Cantonese-English preschool options? [more inside]
posted by dust of the stars at 9:55 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by dust of the stars at 9:55 AM PST - 2 comments
New Year/Fresh Start Songs
[Music recommendation filter] - Songs that convey a fresh start, a new beginning or a clean slate. [more inside]
Did female Tea Party-affiliated Republicans do worse than male Tea Party-affiliated Republicans in this election?
Did female Tea Party-affiliated Republicans do worse than male Tea Party-affiliated Republicans in yesterday's election? [more inside]
dental filter
You are not my dentist (or my therapist). Longish, snowflake-ish, dental implant-or-bridge question inside? [more inside]
Best way to research an area before buying a house there?
Any great resources to determine the best place to buy a home? [more inside]
DIY Portfolio Management
Database Filter: Building a database for project portfolio management- The project table must contain a record of every member of the project team as distinct people so that I can query which projects John Smith is working on as well as all of the team members of Project ABC. Project teams have between 3 and 20 people. The best design I can come up with is 20 fields for resources (ie, R_1, R_2, etc). Doable, but this will make my queries pretty bulky. Is there a better way to do what I'm trying to do? [more inside]
posted by bluejayway at 9:31 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by bluejayway at 9:31 AM PST - 14 comments
How do you get your kid out the door in the morning?
Do you have any unusual methods for getting your school-age children out the door in time to catch the bus? [more inside]
Guittard chocolate chips in SF?
Where can I buy Guittard chocolate chips in SF proper? [more inside]
posted by hijinx at 9:12 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by hijinx at 9:12 AM PST - 7 comments
Involuntary Blowhard Syndrome
Well, Hush My Mouth (Quite Literally): help me stop spouting off half-formed, uninformed (and often purposefully-inflammatory) opinions. It wasn't cute at sixteen. It's REALLY not cute now. [more inside]
posted by julthumbscrew at 8:59 AM PST - 27 comments
posted by julthumbscrew at 8:59 AM PST - 27 comments
Advice for a struggling grandson
Help me decide what to do about visiting my dying Grandfather. [more inside]
Best dating/
Are there any really good dating/love/sex sim games? [more inside]
Bed bug or flea?
Is this a bed bug or a flea? Or something else? [more inside]
posted by albrecht at 8:52 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by albrecht at 8:52 AM PST - 13 comments
Please suggest a hair trimmer
People that trim their own (head) hair, what do you use? [more inside]
pop music for classical musicians
What popular music do classical musicians listen to? [more inside]
How did others get away from it all.
Wanted: Stories of leaving it all behind (family, relationships, work, obligations etc) and traveling to a remote place for peace, to think and/or escape society. [more inside]
Help find a new internet service provider
Our business needs some suggestions on replacing or augmenting our current internet service provider, which is also handling our phones. My goal is to from ISDN to straight-up voip. [more inside]
Help me tame humidity in my bathroom!
I'm renovating my new apartment and my main closet is now going to be IN the bathroom. What are the problems & solutions for the humidity that will be present? [more inside]
posted by darkgroove at 6:42 AM PST - 31 comments
posted by darkgroove at 6:42 AM PST - 31 comments
Timetable of what happens internally when you quit smoking?
I'm looking for a reliably sourced timetable of what happens to your mind and body when you quit smoking, from hour one onward. [more inside]
99 Problems but an iron ain't one
I absolutely suck at keeping organised, clean and tidy. I can't go on living in a mess until the moment when I snap and spend two days cleaning everything. Any tips that have helped former messy people, stuff accumulators or those who just can't be bothered stay on top of everything? [more inside]
How do I convey university grades when applying internationally?
I'm a physics graduate trying to sell myself to potential employers in a variety of industries. One of the points I'm trying to emphasize when applying is that I did comparatively well at university. However, I'm unsure how to best convey that fact to international employers. [more inside]
SEEKING LARGER APERTURE TO EXCLUDE DRAUGHTS
I need a draught excluder for the letter plate in our front door. We just got a bigger letter plate than standard (so the postman doesn't need to ring the door for larger letters), and had it fitted yesterday. Now, looking online I can't find a draught excluder that's big enough to fit. Dimensions inside. [more inside]
Full, well-rounded characters in American fiction
What contemporary American authors of literary fiction are considered masters of creating compelling, multi-dimensional characters? [more inside]
What's the non-WTF way to do this simple thing?
Is there a concise way to test whether an ECMAscript object has had properties added since creation? [more inside]
posted by flabdablet at 1:17 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by flabdablet at 1:17 AM PST - 6 comments
Need clips about self esteem
Need clips discussing self esteem and need them fast. [more inside]
posted by cali59 at 12:55 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by cali59 at 12:55 AM PST - 5 comments
November 2
"Huh, I don't remember writing that."
Creative Writing Filter: I'm looking for examples of first-person narrative texts in which an important plot-point is revealed through a change in the narrative itself. [more inside]
posted by jnrussell at 11:23 PM PST - 33 comments
posted by jnrussell at 11:23 PM PST - 33 comments
Website with top 50 documentaries of all time?
About a year or two ago, I saw this great website that provided a list of the top 50 influential documentaries ever made. (Including a video streaming of each documentary with a short written analysis of why it was so influential) Can you please help me find that site again? [more inside]
posted by dealing away at 11:07 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by dealing away at 11:07 PM PST - 6 comments
Help me create champion team
In two weeks I'll be starting a new job (in the same organisation I work for now) setting up and managing a new team. What can I do right from the start to build a great team? [more inside]
I'd like to better understand the DREAM act.bet
Short and sweet: where can I find thoughtful and clear pro and con arguments about the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act? I'm trying to understand both the act itself, and the political, social and economic impact of passing or not passing this into law, but much of what I've read feels slanted. [more inside]
Do I have grounds to seek compensation from my employer for business-related damages to my property?
[ Employer Compensation Filter ] Do I have grounds to seek compensation from my employer for damage to my car incurred during business use? [more inside]
Three hours to choose, two kinds of birth control, one confused person.
I started a new birth control pill. Then, unexpectedly, a bunch of my old birth control showed up in the mail. Now what do I take? [more inside]
posted by mandanza at 8:45 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by mandanza at 8:45 PM PST - 17 comments
Small restaurant software?
Looking for software for small cafe/restaurant: POSS, food costs, membership, ordering [more inside]
Alternate uses for digital photo frame?
(Lifehack filter) What can I do with a digital photo frame besides display photos? [more inside]
posted by shopefowler at 7:52 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by shopefowler at 7:52 PM PST - 19 comments
I sound like my mother... yikes!
How can I help someone be productive without being patronizing? [more inside]
posted by Terriniski at 7:49 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by Terriniski at 7:49 PM PST - 25 comments
Looking for charming, but ultimately stoic characters.
I'm looking for examples of charming but ultimately stoic and otherwise unflappable characters in print or film. [more inside]
No, really, she'll love it once she's not terrified of it.
Older relative could use an iPod Touch, but she's baffled by the interface and easily flustered. Ideas for helping her learn to use the Touch? [more inside]
I want to buy a special New Yorkish drawing-y gift. Please hope me?
Fabulous, unique, amazing graphic design and/or drawing gifts in NYC? [more inside]
posted by nonmerci at 6:54 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by nonmerci at 6:54 PM PST - 12 comments
Help a Peruvian deal with the jetlag he gets from overnight and weekend trips to Bolivia
Parents of 3+ year olds! How do you deal with being tired *all the time*? I've gone from being single and childless and in my early 30s to being the boyfriend of a mother of two boys (3 and 7). Things are astonishingly good between us, and the boys are great (albeit a lot of hard work, even according to their Mum), but I'm *so* tired after helping out with the boys - it's all the games of tag, the nerf gunfights, the question and answer sessions, etc. We're really enjoying ourselves, but ohmigod I'm exhausted. Help me not feel like I'm letting the side down at home with my housemates, at her place, out and about with my friends and at work. Other than 'coffee', 'more sleep' and 'less time with the girlfriend and the boys' (done, done, and ain't gonna happen), what are your protips for fighting off tiredness and irascibility?
posted by MarchHare at 6:44 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by MarchHare at 6:44 PM PST - 27 comments
In the preliminary stages of learning to play a guitar - is fingertip numbness to be expected?
In the preliminary stages of learning to play a guitar - is persistent fingertip numbness to be expected? [more inside]
posted by cranberrymonger at 6:43 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by cranberrymonger at 6:43 PM PST - 16 comments
What is this videogame?
I'm looking for the name of an old PC game - a top down shooter arcade style PC game in which you fought hordes of enemies. [more inside]
posted by dazed_one at 6:40 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by dazed_one at 6:40 PM PST - 6 comments
Religion in the home: how much is too much?
If you come from a religious family but are no longer religious yourself: what sort of spiritual upbringing did you have? Did any factors in your home religious life contribute to your decision to leave? [more inside]
I'm looking for record stores in New Orleans.
My wife is traveling to New Orleans this weekend, and I'd like her to pick me up a (vinyl) record or two. The place she's staying is on the edge of the French Quarter and Faubourg Marigny. Can anyone recommend some cool record stores in that general vicinity where she could pick up N.O. jazz/blues vinyl? I've done a bit of searching, but most of the places I've found seem to stock mostly CDs.
How do I fairly assign partial credit?
How do I assign partial credit consistently? [more inside]
How to get stain out of light gray slacks
Help me get a stain out of a good pair of slacks. [more inside]
posted by Yunani at 6:03 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Yunani at 6:03 PM PST - 7 comments
Will antibiotics stall my weight loss?
I'm currently on a low carbohydrate weight loss diet, I am in a mild state of ketosis. I have been losing weight at a moderate pace and doing well. I just started taking antibiotics (500 mg of amoxicillin 3 times daily for one week) in preparation for a root canal I'm having next tuesday. Multiple sources on the internet are telling me that taking antibiotics can stall weight loss. Is this true? I really don't understand how this would work. I really hope it's not!
How would I handle a no-show speaker?
I've recently started helping organize social events for two clubs (one of them a mystery writing club, another a group of business alumni). In both cases, we have speakers come in and talk. So far, its worked well and is a lot of fun. But I can't help but wonder, what if one day, one of the speakers doesn't/can't show up? We'd be left with twenty or thirty people milling about. What would be a good contingency plan assuming we can't get another speaker at very short notice?
posted by storybored at 5:29 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by storybored at 5:29 PM PST - 9 comments
Options for abused 16-year-old
My sister's friend's parents are abusing her and her younger brother. What are the girl's options? She's 16. Could she be emancipated without the courts putting her brother into foster care or with a potentially abusive uncle? [more inside]
posted by randomname25 at 4:26 PM PST - 29 comments
posted by randomname25 at 4:26 PM PST - 29 comments
Products and Advice for Male Beard Coloring
Misterben has been thinking about dyeing his beard. Could the men of AskMe provide product suggestions, dyeing advice, and any helpful experiences? [more inside]
Where can I find some colorful vocabulary?
Where can I find some colorful vocabulary words/phrases for my college essays? [more inside]
posted by ptsampras14 at 4:07 PM PST - 29 comments
posted by ptsampras14 at 4:07 PM PST - 29 comments
Finding a good landlord in NYC
I know how to find a good apartment. How do I make sure that apartment has a good landlord? [more inside]
Freelance hourly rate for PowerPoint/Keynote development in NYC?
Freelance hourly rate for PowerPoint/Keynote development in NYC? [more inside]
Why does my pee smell like Cheerios?
Why does my pee smell like Cheerios? [more inside]
Further education for the itinerant journalist?
A generalist grad school program: Does such a thing exist? And can you recommend something like it to a listless journalist? [more inside]
A man, a record, and no record player.
I want to buy a record player but I don't know the first thing about record players. [more inside]
posted by Avenger50 at 3:08 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by Avenger50 at 3:08 PM PST - 11 comments
Where has the health of youth gone!?
YANMD: Ear crinkling sounds, teeth grinding, and more fun. [more inside]
My liberal arts degree did not prepare me for this.
I run a very small professional services firm. The firm has had a great first couple years and has built up a solid client base and some decent cash reserves. I have long been considering bringing on my first partner to expand the kinds of services we can offer to our clients. Now that I have found the ideal candidate, I find myself struggling with the details around how to structure the partnership. Any recommended books or other resources to help guide a very small growing firm? [more inside]
Someone please identify this song/band!
What's the name of the fairly recent indie song with a lot of whistling in it and the line "I really care about you" in the lyrics?
Can I Eat It (next year)?
Can I Eat It Halloween Edition: We bought two giant bags of Willy Wonka assorted candy for Halloween (mostly so I could steal all the BottleCaps). We only went through one, the other is unopened. Can I save it until next year? There's no expiration date that I can find, and the stuff is nothing but sugar and artificial colors and flavors.
posted by JoanArkham at 1:50 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by JoanArkham at 1:50 PM PST - 17 comments
How to ace this job interview
Please help me ace the event planning component of this job interview! [more inside]
Upgrade my EnV touch early?
My enV Touch has been acting up. It randomly shuts off and I miss messages. Honestly, I don't want Verizon to fix my phone. I want a new one. Do I even have a chance? [more inside]
Science of crowd noise?
Why does crowd noise sound like crowd noise? [more inside]
posted by mudpuppie at 1:03 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by mudpuppie at 1:03 PM PST - 11 comments
Best books about the LHC's physics?
What are currently the best books about Large Hadron Collider physics for someone with a reasonable background in physics (eg an undergraduate degree), rather than the purely lay reader? I already plan on getting the pop-up book for the fun of it and I'm not interested in conspiracy theories about it gobbling up the universe. The limits of current knowledge and how the experiments will add to this are what I'm interested in, so the best of the latest books that provide the relevant context are also welcome. Thanks!
posted by dowcrag at 12:56 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by dowcrag at 12:56 PM PST - 9 comments
Carol never wore her safety goggles...
In a few weeks I'll be giving a talk to my research group about chemical safety. Please help me find stories, videos, and photos to make it interesting, awe-inspiring, and informative! [more inside]
posted by you're a kitty! at 12:43 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by you're a kitty! at 12:43 PM PST - 19 comments
Pin-up girl photo shoot locations?
Pin-up modeling: location, location, ....locations? [more inside]
Need to record two channels of video
I need to record the output of a computer and hd video at the same time, and somehow present it so the viewer can choose which channel to watch? [more inside]
Shipping charges
Online payment system with integrated shipping charges calculator? [more inside]
posted by yoyo_nyc at 11:42 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by yoyo_nyc at 11:42 AM PST - 3 comments
Best Saratoga Springs to Manhattan Weekday Plan
What's the best (easiest, safest, fastest) way to get from Saratoga Springs to Manhattan (and Back) on Thursday? I could drive but I don't think I want to deal with parking? [more inside]
posted by Blake at 11:27 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by Blake at 11:27 AM PST - 11 comments
What is the best photo blogging platform?
What is the best photo blogging platform? Free or paid. [more inside]
How do I end this relationship with a jerk gracefully with minimum drama?
How do I end this relationship with a jerk gracefully with minimum drama? [more inside]
posted by idle at 11:20 AM PST - 36 comments
posted by idle at 11:20 AM PST - 36 comments
Stay or go or what?
My relationship isn't going well, I think. I get boilerplate text messages from him, and I haven't seen him in over a month. I'm all for giving others their space, but I want to know what's going on. However, should I even bother, since I'm getting the feeling that he's not interested? [more inside]
How to hire an animator?
Need advice on hiring an animator to make a short film. [more inside]
posted by lakeroon at 10:58 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by lakeroon at 10:58 AM PST - 6 comments
How to help when you're so faraway
Dual FamilyFilter: helping Mom cope with upcoming change in residence (Greenville, SC) and helping her cope as best I can though I am so faraway. [more inside]
Web Editing Resources?
Help Me Be A Good Web Editor! Please? Hi! The media outlet where I work has recently started a news web site, and I'm the editor. I have a vague idea of what I'm doing, but the actual copyediting-type-stuff I've been doing to AP print standards. I don't have a specific question, but generally, I'd really like to get some of the "official" basics of web editing down. I looked on mediabistro and they don't seem to have a class for this, and I looked on Amazon but I'm not sure about those books. Any suggestions for resources? I'd love either a class or a book that's as useful as the AP Guide, but for print. Your thoughts, hivemind?
posted by supercoollady at 10:57 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by supercoollady at 10:57 AM PST - 6 comments
How Much Power Will My RAID 1 Unit Draw?
I've ordered a RAID 1 unit. It's not here yet, but I need to get an idea about how much power it draws prior to making a decision on a new UPS.
It's a 2TB NewerTech Guardian Maximus RAID 1 unit. (Two Hitachi drives inside).
Tech support says it draws a maximum of 36 watts. The online specs rate the power supply at 4.2 amps, which, multiplying volts by amps, works out to well over 400 watts. That is, if thats a valid measure of power consumption.
Anyone have experience with this or a similar unit and how much power it draws?
Refinancing analysis needed
I'm looking at refinancing options and bogging down on the answers. In short, I think I've got an excellent refinancing quotes, but which refinancing option to take has me stumped. I can a) get a new 30 yr mortgage with the lowest monthly payment and pay more in the long run b) get a 15 yr mortgage and pay more monthly/get a better overall payment in the long run or c) pay off a lot of the mortgage first, then refinance and pay less monthly as well as get the best overall price. [more inside]
Are there any recommended "back road," off-highway routes to drive from Titusville, FL to Orlando after the space shuttle launch, avoiding severe traffic congestion?
Are there any recommended "back road," off-highway routes to drive from Titusville, FL to Orlando after the space shuttle launch, avoiding severe traffic congestion? [more inside]
Can babies have insomnia?
My 12-month-old baby refuses to go to sleep unless he's holding my hand. Does anyone have any tips or tricks for getting him over this or transferring his attachment to something a little less attached to me? [more inside]
Outlook Headache
I cannot find any explanation nor can I reproduce 'Error! Filename not specified.' being displayed in Outlook Web Access as shown to me in an HTML email. [more inside]
posted by wcfields at 10:14 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by wcfields at 10:14 AM PST - 4 comments
Help us brainstorm new career paths
Please help brainstorm potential career paths for a friend who currently works in higher education administration. She wants to branch out into something new, but doesn't know what kind of careers might match up to her experience and talents. Details inside. [more inside]
posted by np312 at 10:06 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by np312 at 10:06 AM PST - 5 comments
Why does a Windows 7 library's default save location depend on how it is accessed?
Why does a Windows 7 library's default save location depend on how it is accessed? [more inside]
What "life skills" do you wish you had been taught before becoming an adult?
What did you have to learn the hard way that you wish someone had just taught you about? Or what do you think adolescents should be taught, either in school or by their parents, that they aren't?
An example would be basic personal finance (i.e., how not to get into bad debt). Another would be workplace & job interview etiquette. [more inside]
What's the big (energy) idea?
Say a group of citizens in a fairly progressive US state wanted to run an initiative campaign [i.e., pass a law by popular vote] that would implement one big, state-wide renewable energy effort. What should it be? [more inside]
posted by slab_lizard at 9:30 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by slab_lizard at 9:30 AM PST - 12 comments
Follow the bouncing iPhoto icon.
I am losing my mind. iPhoto '11 keeps opening by itself, despite the fact that I am not plugging anything into my Mac. I am just surfing the web or working on a Pages document, and the icon starts bouncing. I have tried checking Image Capture to see if something is telling iPhoto to open, but there is nothing there. I've even turned off automatic updates in iPhoto, but every five minutes or so, it opens itself. Help!
We All Scream for Ice Beer Cream!
Help a dude with a Cuisinart ice cream maker come up with a recipe for Guiness-butterscotch ice cream. [more inside]
posted by Parasite Unseen at 9:15 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by Parasite Unseen at 9:15 AM PST - 11 comments
InDesign Template Help
I'm working on transitioning our agency newsletter from Quark to InDesign (CS5), and I'm looking for some good magazine templates as a creative starting point. [more inside]
PS3: Internationally Mobile?
What issues should I be aware of with respect to buying a PS3 in the UK and then eventually bringing it back to the US? [more inside]
posted by undercoverhuwaaah at 8:41 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by undercoverhuwaaah at 8:41 AM PST - 5 comments
Why does my TV's picture drop out intermittently?
Why does my TV signal disappear into static for minutes or hours at a time? [more inside]
[HypochondriacFilter] Should I see a doctor?
So. Background: I'm in great shape. Eat well. Drink lightly. Work out at the gym a couple times a week and do martial arts. I'm also in my late twenties.
Last few days I've had a tight feeling in the front of my chest, like a dull, centralized ache. I suppose it could be muscle pain, I did change my workout routine recently. But I've also found myself really short on breath intermittently. (It's hard to describe, kind of a fluttery, panic attack, 'can't catch your breath,' 'butterfly in my heart' feeling.) Coincidence? Could be.
So the question is, should I be running off to see a doctor?
I know they say to consult a doctor about ANY chest pain, but who likes to see doctors, and why would my heart be ailing anyway? I'm inclined to pass it off as nothing, but...
If I was your second choice two months ago, can I be your first choice now?
Should I followup 2 months after I didn't get the job? [more inside]
posted by OrangeDrink at 8:12 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by OrangeDrink at 8:12 AM PST - 10 comments
Valuetimes Day
My boyfriend's birthday is coming up and I'm stumped about gift ideas. I'm also broke. Luckily, he's obsessed with getting as much bang for his buck as possible. [more inside]
posted by timory at 8:08 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by timory at 8:08 AM PST - 9 comments
Poem about runners?
I need a poem about running/runners. The poem will be read at a banquet for a college's cross country team (coed). It should be short and accessible.
How to psych someone up for the marathon?
NYC Marathon Filter: Non-Cheesy inspiration videos/stories for a soon to be marathoner friend? [more inside]
Should he stay (away from the vet) or should he go (in for surgery?)
Who wins? The spouse who wants to pay the thousands of dollars to fix what's wrong with their cat or the spouse who doesn't. [more inside]
posted by smirkyfodder at 7:56 AM PST - 80 comments
posted by smirkyfodder at 7:56 AM PST - 80 comments
Marathon Bypass Marathon Edition
Can I use the subway to cross the path of the NYC Marathon? [more inside]
posted by mhz at 7:37 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by mhz at 7:37 AM PST - 6 comments
Your experience wit homeaway.com and how I should protect myself
Is homeaway.com rentals a scam? What was your experience and how did you protect yourself? [more inside]
posted by raccoon409 at 7:22 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by raccoon409 at 7:22 AM PST - 15 comments
Why don't I see any text when visiting Flash's Global Security Settings panel?
Why don't I see any text when visiting Flash's Global Security Settings panel? [more inside]
Making up for friendship flakiness
How to apologize to a friend about not pulling my weight in a shared work responsibility? [more inside]
posted by faux fabric entertainment device at 7:15 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by faux fabric entertainment device at 7:15 AM PST - 16 comments
Give me a home, where my iphone may roam...
iPhone 4, visual voicemail, and roaming. Questions inside: [more inside]
posted by eas98 at 7:13 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by eas98 at 7:13 AM PST - 5 comments
Has Article Four, Section Four of the US Constitution ever been explicitly invoked?
Has Article Four of the US Constitution ever been explicitly invoked to justify state violence or state action against American citizens? [more inside]
posted by synecdoche at 6:39 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by synecdoche at 6:39 AM PST - 11 comments
So Scamming is Legal in Florida?
How do I; as a tourist from overseas; deal with a Florida store scamming my wife. The story is inside. [more inside]
posted by adamvasco at 6:30 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by adamvasco at 6:30 AM PST - 24 comments
Best way to get a 2009 tax return copy fast?
I need a copy of my 2009 federal tax return. Fast. What's the easiest, cheapest & most secure way to do this online? I have completely forgotton what service I used to file with back in March (it was a rough year & my mind was very scattered...).
posted by Alpenglow at 6:26 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Alpenglow at 6:26 AM PST - 10 comments
Where to get business casual clothing in Melbourne, Australia?
Clothing filter: Where can I, a 23-year-old female, get business casual attire in Melbourne, Australia? [more inside]
posted by Xany at 6:06 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by Xany at 6:06 AM PST - 11 comments
Send us somewhere sunny and fun in Easter Standard Time
My family needs a sunny, warm, winter vacation without traveling through time zones of more than an hour (we're in Toronto, and jet lag affects our daughter in a horrific way). Challenge: quaint, walkable (would be GREAT if we didn't need to rent a car for the week), interesting, dare I say funky? Guide us, Metafilter.
posted by lizifer at 5:48 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by lizifer at 5:48 AM PST - 16 comments
I am not an adventurer by choice but by fate: Bundt Cake Version
Somebody left a crazy old battered aluminum bundt cake pan on my doorstep, all neatly packaged and wrapped and tied up with li'l ol' lady knots. Now, on my own I would have lived my whole life without ever buying or acquiring a bundt cake pan. I don't even get bundt cake. Why the hole in the middle? It's never made any sense to me. However, Fortuna has apparently decided I need a bundt cake pan, so I've decided to roll with the fate thing and make a bundt cake. It is obviously your destiny to share your most fabulous bundt cake recipes and thereby unite our mystical bundt experiences for all eternity. Some restrictions apply... [more inside]
Kid-friendly restaurants in Boston?
What are some kid-friendly restaurants in Boston? [more inside]
posted by Otis at 5:15 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by Otis at 5:15 AM PST - 11 comments
How can I run semi-complex automated processes (FTP, ZIP etc) on Windows PCs?
How can I run semi-complex automated processes (FTP, ZIP etc) on Windows PCs? [more inside]
Broken shower
What is going on with my shower? [more inside]
GRE Verbal Study Guide
What is the best study guide for raising one's GRE Verbal score quickly? [more inside]
Mashup answers and friends
Asking for a non-MeFi friend: new business idea seeking creative input Combine the old Google Answers with Facebook - ask your friends for answers and offer a bounty for the best one. [more inside]
posted by chrisinseoul at 3:14 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by chrisinseoul at 3:14 AM PST - 11 comments
Aggressive Suicide
I am researching “aggressive suicide” and would like to read about examples or studies on this topic. An example of an "aggressive suicide” would be an abuse survivor killing himself at the place where he was abused as a child.
November 1
Resources for budding documentarians?
What are some good resources to learn about the nuts and bolts of making a documentary? [more inside]
How do I just give up and go to sleep?
Up late, overwhelmed, and panicking about life. What do I do to mitigate the damage, and what do I do to stop this from happening again? [more inside]
I don't need a running commentary for every morsel I consume...
Coworker who comments on EVERYTHING I eat. And it's driving me crazy. [more inside]
"What are you writing?" "NOTHING"
Should I write porn? What are the risks involved? [more inside]
Who else has brought it back to their own website?
Are there any documented examples of people moving from a bunch of 3rd party services like Flickr, Vimeo, or Tumblr "back" to the centralized, does-everything, monolithic my-own-website model? [more inside]
posted by circular at 10:11 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by circular at 10:11 PM PST - 5 comments
I'm not the good guy this time...
I LOVE movies where the villian is played by an actor who is typically cast as the good guy hero in their roles in other films. Off the top of my head I can think of Harrison Ford in "What Lies Beneath", Robin Williams in "One Hour Photo", and John Travolta in "The Taking of Pelham 123" Can you give me more examples?
Preferably good movies :-D
LGBT resources for those in need
Are there any resources available for young LGBT individuals who are not able to live in their current living environment due to being kicked out or are denied entry into the home? Also it would be nice to find out about employment and college resources for us. I'm not a minor - I'm 19 years of age.
Yamaha mixer muffling my vocals.
Mixer (Yamaha EMX 312 SC) is muffling the vocals. Awful sound. Help? [more inside]
posted by hasna at 9:53 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by hasna at 9:53 PM PST - 7 comments
Does this sound like a serious infection while pregnant issue?
I'll be 24 weeks pregnant this Thursday and I am not sure if I should calm down or call my midwife. Question about kidney, UTI, GBS urine that I just don't understand. [more inside]
Is Ortilieb really the best?
Before I go spending a lot of money on a pair of Ortilieb panniers are there any other panniers I should be thinking about? [more inside]
Need U. Delhi Research Help
I need help finding a student at the University of Delhi to do library research for me at the college. [more inside]
Who is changing the world with Big Ideas?
Help me find examples of people who are trying to change the world by pursuing Big IdeasTM. [more inside]
UK nootropics
What are good sources for legal nootropics in the UK? How do I determine a good source? [more inside]
3D animation CGI advice?
So, basically, I want to know what the various options are for CGI/3D animation software. Factors to consider are, price, ease of use/learning curve required, system(s) required and so on. I know I'm being vague, but I really just want to know what the various options are. For instance, I have dabbled a very little bit with Blender, but found it beyond arcane and hard to use.
Any help would be appreciated.
Covert earpiece
Where can I get a radio small enough to fit into my ear and be invisible so I can listen to information [more inside]
How do I handle a divorce with geographical complications?
I'm seriously considering asking my wife for a divorce but need help figuring out how to deal with the logistics. [more inside]
I want to dress like Peggy Olson.
Please help me dress like Peggy Olson. [more inside]
Wasting time on simulations
In my mind, Sim City 2000 was the greatest computer game ever created. Could you suggest a game for OSX 10.5 that I could waste hours playing?
First person shooters need not apply. [more inside]
How is babby fun?
Oh god, conceiving isn't fun. How do you make planned spontaneity romantic when sex is suddenly a duty? [more inside]
NosyFriendFilter
Is it even possible to be helpful in this situation? As expected, special snowflake details inside. [more inside]
I hear people who do Morse code can do this too
I want my computer to play a note for each key I press on the keyboard while typing homework/chats/etc. Hopefully, eventually I will be able to listen to the notes and tell what is being typed. Is there a program that will let me do this?
posted by rebent at 7:01 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by rebent at 7:01 PM PST - 17 comments
I don't want to be an Ambivalent Terrorist!
I recently broke up with a guy and now am considering asking if he'll take me back. Thinking my way around issues of the heart never works for me. But sometimes I can't feel my way around them either. [more inside]
posted by tacoma1 at 6:59 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by tacoma1 at 6:59 PM PST - 21 comments
Dvd to Ipad
Soliciting suggestions from the hive for a simple application for converting DVDs to an Ipad friendly format. Using a mac
DIY Gifts
After seeing this blog post, I am now inspired to make all (or most) of my holiday gifts this year. Problem is, a lot of these projects are beyond my skills. Any ideas for simpler projects, or resources that feature simpler projects? [more inside]
posted by imalaowai at 6:27 PM PST - 31 comments
posted by imalaowai at 6:27 PM PST - 31 comments
Directory Monitoring on a Server?
Is there a way to run a PHP script when a file is added to a directory on a server? [more inside]
posted by 47triple2 at 6:23 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by 47triple2 at 6:23 PM PST - 11 comments
Hot Potato
I'm having a "build-your-own baked potato" bar at a party tomorrow night, and I'm not sure how to get all the potatoes baked in time for the party. [more inside]
San Diego airport transportation
What's the best way (cheapest, quickest) to get from the San Diego airport to a beach hotel in the town of Del Mar? [more inside]
posted by mmmmbobo at 6:17 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by mmmmbobo at 6:17 PM PST - 6 comments
I do, on the beach
Wedding ceremony on a sandy beach, help with logistics. [more inside]
Bring out your wailing, moaning losers
I'm looking for short, humorous movie/TV clips of people who've lost it all. Wailing, moaning, gnashing of teeth preferred. [more inside]
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 5:37 PM PST - 29 comments
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 5:37 PM PST - 29 comments
How can I best help my mom?
My mom is undergoing a double mastectomy in a few weeks. [more inside]
posted by Elaisa at 5:27 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Elaisa at 5:27 PM PST - 10 comments
origin of the hiphop music video booty row
origin of the hiphop music video booty row? watching Eric B. & Rakim - Don't Sweat The Technique (video).
(dont know the exact term, mybe ass-in-a-row? see example @1:09
so... looking for earlier examples and research on the subject. [more inside]
What is News?
What is News? I'm looking for any books, blogs, essays, articles, etc. that relate to any intelligent definitions of news or how people believe the news in 50 years will work. I'm not interested in evaluations of bias, the demise of mainstream media, or inane ramblings about Web 2.0. [more inside]
posted by sshelato at 5:07 PM PST - 1 comment
posted by sshelato at 5:07 PM PST - 1 comment
"You can have any color telephone you want, Ma'am as long as it's black."
How do I change the name of a tab on my Facebook page? [more inside]
How can we be better Orwellian taskmasters?
How do websites or CRM tools track and report on user metrics? What are the best methods for summarizing this sort of data? [more inside]
Travel to Paris, France as a Bahamian citizen: How fast can a visa be taken care of?
A friend is traveling to Paris, France to stay for 2-5 days. He's a Bahamian citizen, which seems to indicate he'll need a visa for sure. Here's the twist: he's en route, and may have only a day to try to get any paperwork taken care of. Does he stand a chance of getting a visa through, or should he turn back now?
The US French Consulate does not give out visa information by phone, and I've trying contacting Customs and the Police at Charles De Gaulle Airport (+33 1 48 62 31 22). Unfortunately, I don't speak French, and the phone system seems to be unforgiving.
posted by NBJack at 4:04 PM PST - 1 comment
posted by NBJack at 4:04 PM PST - 1 comment
Looking for good platform to use to record digital video from composite and future HD sources
Anyone know of a good platform to use to record digital video from composite and future HD sources? Looking for something that isn't trying to be an open source TiVo. [more inside]
Keeping my car in good shape over the winter
What's the best way to keep my 1991 Honda Accord in good shape this winter? It'll be parked on the NYC street, and only needs to be moved once a week. [more inside]
What gets you going each day?
Getting rid of signs of crying.
I want to feel comfortable becoming emotional in my therapist’s office, which means being confident that I walk out of her office without any sign I was crying. [more inside]
What do skinny people eat?
What do skinny people eat? I really wanted to understand the relationship thin/healthy people have with food. [more inside]
Where can I find this unreleased Ella Fitzgerald album?
Jazzfilter: I'm looking for the Ella Fitzgerald concert with this version of "Mr. Paganini (If You Can't Sing It)" on it. Unfortunately, her discography says the concert (02/18/1961 at Concertgebou, Amsterdam) was never issued. Does anyone know where I can find this record?
What can be salvaged from a contaminated apartment
Contaminated apartment/building due to fire - can my friend expect to get anything out eventually? [more inside]
posted by Disco Moo at 1:31 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Disco Moo at 1:31 PM PST - 10 comments
What a mess!
I recently slept with an old flame. We've decided that we'd like to start dating, but this causes problems with the relationship I'm currently in and the friend who's obsessed with the old flame. Soap opera details inside... [more inside]
Too many apples on the tree to choose from!
Yet another what-laptop-should-I-buy question. More details inside. [more inside]
Bored with Friends, What to Do?
Bored with Friends, What to Do? I've tried coming up new ideas for creative fun but somehow we always end up sticking to the routine (walk and coffee or meals). And we are entering this phase that our conversations have gone a bit less personal, less humorous, somewhat meaningless and flat. [more inside]
Muskeeter cartoon from the 80s?
Help me find this 3 Musketeers cartoon from the 80s with a ridiculously catchy theme song! [more inside]
posted by silverstatue at 12:56 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by silverstatue at 12:56 PM PST - 8 comments
I'm having a flashback...
Old Book! Any help finding would be appreciated. Looked allover but never found.. Summary: woman awakes to realise that she is patient in a mental hospital. Possibly something to do with LSD psychosis. American, mighthave been written in the 60's or 70s. [more inside]
Does anyone attempt to breed pets strictly for 'healthiness'?
Does anyone attempt to breed housepets strictly for 'healthiness'? [more inside]
Japanese Birthday
Japanese Birthday customs [more inside]
Which languages did James Joyce know?
Which languages did James Joyce read, write, and/or speak? I've heard that he was quite the polyglot.
posted by WalkingAround at 12:12 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by WalkingAround at 12:12 PM PST - 9 comments
How can I find a custom manufacturer that makes the "Press-It, Seal-It" adhesive...like the stuff used by MEAD's self-sealing envelopes or something very similar?
How can I find a custom manufacturer that makes the "Press-It, Seal-It" adhesive...like the stuff used by MEAD's self-sealing envelopes or something very similar? [more inside]
Help me get my daily recommended dose of cute animals doing cute things.
Youtube videos run for 1-2 seconds, then reload over and over, not playing at all. Help? [more inside]
posted by terrierhead at 11:38 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by terrierhead at 11:38 AM PST - 8 comments
May I have your schedule please?
What is it like to work as a scheduler for the President of a University? I can not seem to find a job description online and want to know what it entails. Bonus points if you know the general salary as well...
posted by MayNicholas at 11:29 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by MayNicholas at 11:29 AM PST - 10 comments
Help me spend $1800 on wine/beer in NYC!
Can you recommend any wine/beer shops/distributors in the New York area? [more inside]
Help me enjoy the Upper West Side, aka my new home.
NYCFilter: Help me find local services in the upper west side [more inside]
What creative writing exercises were the most effective for you?
Help me kickstart my creativity! What creative writing exercises were the most effective for you? [more inside]
Help me help my website.
How can I improve my small business's website? [more inside]
How to replace my landline for 4 cell users?
Require a replacement for my landline and the 30 bucks a month that it costs me as I now have 4 cell phones in the house.
Require a telephone device that (a) rings on more than one handset (b) has access to cheap long distance (c) good quality and dependable.
I realize Google Voice does a lot of this, but I'm in Canada and we don't have Google Voice available here yet or any indication of how soon it could be arriving.
Is all of this possible without a landline?
What services can you recommend to get me closer to my goal?
Betting on collegiate boxing
Where or how can someone bet on a collegiate boxing match? [more inside]
I would give you a heads of but I would like to keep my head.
I am in the process of applying for a new job. I have not told my current employer that I am doing so. I would prefer that my new perspective employer not contact my current one. What do you do when they say they will need to? [more inside]
Good, bad or neutral dentist?
You are not my dentist, but did my dentist screw up and/or talk me into an unnecessary procedure, or is this just an unavoidable risk of a Laser Gingivectomy? [more inside]
posted by whoaali at 10:40 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by whoaali at 10:40 AM PST - 14 comments
What's the best High Speed Internet deal for me in San Francisco?
What's the best High Speed Internet deal for me in San Francisco? [more inside]
posted by pantufla at 10:33 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by pantufla at 10:33 AM PST - 8 comments
Help me fix my floor!
How can I fix already-laid laminate flooring? [more inside]
Help me love literature.
I'm looking for any advice that will get me excited about literature. [more inside]
Excessive Distribution List Use
Email Distribution Lists: we set up a bunch of distribution lists at work and guess what? They started off real useful, and now they've spiraled out of control and their effectiveness has been eclipsed by users receiving excessive amounts of email traffic. How do we get out of this? Shut them down? Police them? Re-train? [more inside]
Bluegrass, please
Where can I find live bluegrass music in the DC/Baltimore/Annapolis area? [more inside]
Why am I getting headaches when weight lifting?
Why do I sometimes get massive headaches when weight lifting? [more inside]
Is this a case of killer clams?
[Should I eat this filter] I hate myself for even asking this question. I made a quick delicious pasta with vodka sauce and clams for dinner late last week... and then we left the leftovers on the stove overnight. It was covered, still looks/smells delicious, and I'm really craving the leftovers. Is it safe to eat? [more inside]
posted by two lights above the sea at 9:53 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by two lights above the sea at 9:53 AM PST - 20 comments
Respectable Females in Scifi
Could you recommend quality scifi that isn't "drama in space", but has well developed realistic female characters?
Asymmetrical leather-bound notebook
I'm looking for an asymmetrical moleskine-like notebook. Roughly 8"x5", leather-bound, and I'd like it to have a grid on the left-hand pages and either ruled or blank on the right-hand pages. (Or vice-versa.) Does anyone make anything like this?
Which lens should I get with my 60d?
I'm going to buy the Canon 60d. Should I get the body packaged with kit lens (8-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS) or the body only and buy the 50mm f/1.8 II? [more inside]
How have you used your liberal arts degree?
I'm a political science/economics double-major with an Arabic minor graduating in May from a highly ranked public university. Who else out there had a similar course of study, and what did you do with it after you graduated? More details inside. [more inside]
Learn Martial Arts like in the Matrix
Best way to create virtual Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instructional software? [more inside]
A member cannot access our Web site. Can you offer troubleshooting suggestions?
A member cannot access our Web site. Can you offer troubleshooting suggestions? [more inside]
More cabbage, please
Your tips for cooking cabbage and favorite cabbage recipes, please! [more inside]
posted by mlo at 8:18 AM PST - 40 comments
posted by mlo at 8:18 AM PST - 40 comments
Books with this theme--ideas?
Need help thinking of children's books, especially classics, that are about kids who don't grow up or don't want to grow up, *besides* peter pan? Alternately, can you think of books published for adults that contain those themes (even if only slightly or vaguely)?
Cancer and Work Issues
This April I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer and had surgery to remove my thyroid and several lymph nodes in my neck. The surgery went well, but I have had a very difficult time adjusting to the thyroid medication. I felt good for the first few months, but then unknowingly became severely hyperthyroid. I was optimistic and even happy when I was diagnosed (I felt grateful it wasn't a more severe cancer), then began experiencing night sweats, muscle aches, forgetfulness, severe anxiety and depression. [more inside]
Can I ethically/legally refuse to work with a client who acts in violation of my personal ethics?
Ethical dilemma at work: I work for a Fortune500 technology company, and one of my responsibilities is to assist with designing solutions for customers with complex requirements. The company is currently finalizing a very large deal with an organization that is well known for funding campaigns aimed at discrimination against a certain group of people, and I am being asked to design a solution for them. As a member of the group being discriminated against, I am understandably very reluctant to get involved in this deal in any way. I happen to know that my immediate supervisor's political views is such that he likely wholeheartedly agrees with the customer's stance in this matter. Do I have any ethical and/or legal grounds for refusing to deal with this customer, and, if so, how do I go about it without jeopardizing my career?
Need help picking a wordpress theme for a red-head related blog
My gf is looking to start a red-head related blog (fashion, items of interest, etc). I set her up with wordpress but she is struggling to find a decent theme. I directed her to the free themes but I think there are so many it's a bit overwhelming. Any suggestions on a suitable theme?
Help me follow election returns on the go.
Please recommend a good iPhone app or mobile-optimized website for following U.S. election returns on Tuesday night -- not just the outcome of races, but the returns of individual races as they come in. [more inside]
Single White Female seeking Arsonist.
I'm a Journalism student hoping to profile a convicted arsonist for my final story in a Feature Writing course. But finding a subject is at best improbable and at worst impossible. [more inside]
Oog, I feel sick
Is this a food allergy? What might be causing it? And "can I eat this"? [more inside]
Need a name for Marvel Comics Online Sale Blog
Need A Name filter: For a blog that discusses online sales of Marvel Comics items. Hoping for something that is reminiscent or referencing something from Marvel Comics. [more inside]
posted by arniec at 7:14 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by arniec at 7:14 AM PST - 10 comments
Setting up 60 laptops for loan in a busy academic library?
Setting up 60 laptops for loan in a busy academic library? [more inside]
How can I fill the void in my musical life, post-Emusic, post-AmieStreet?
Is there a replacement for the even-worse-than-in-2009 Emusic? [more inside]
posted by schweik at 6:58 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by schweik at 6:58 AM PST - 19 comments
How to watch election results without a TV?
How can I watch election results without a TV?
I dropped my cable subscription about 6 months ago, and haven't missed it... until now. How can I watch the election results roll in tomorrow night? I have broadband internet, so live streaming video would be ideal. Do you know if anyone is planning on providing a stream?
posted by allen8219 at 6:49 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by allen8219 at 6:49 AM PST - 9 comments
How do you get a good apartment in NYC in a week?
To make a long story short: I start a new job in NYC one week from today and I need an apartment. How do I get the best place possible on short notice? [more inside]
And I don't have any chill pills, either.
I need a new chestnut stuffing recipe!
Your most favorite chestnut stuffing recipes, please? [more inside]
(Turkey) size matters.
How large a turkey can I fit into my small apartment oven, and will it feed all of the people coming? [more inside]
posted by The Michael The at 6:16 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by The Michael The at 6:16 AM PST - 13 comments
Can I make an iPod touch work for me?
All I want for Christmas is an iPod touch. Please tell me we'll be happy together. [more inside]
posted by unlapsing at 4:50 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by unlapsing at 4:50 AM PST - 18 comments
What are the world's finest Zelda games that aren't Zelda games?
Action RPGs akin to the Legend of Zelda? No turn-based fighting please. Any system. [more inside]
posted by thoughtless at 4:03 AM PST - 27 comments
posted by thoughtless at 4:03 AM PST - 27 comments
Magic mushrooms? Maybe?
Does anyone have any experience with/can anyone point me towards information about using polyporus umbellatus extract to treat/prevent recurrent UTIs? More/relevant info inside. [more inside]
Halal butcher, north London
What's a really good halal butcher in North London? [more inside]
Help me understand the Birth of the Clinic
I'm looking for a specific sort of secondary source pertaining to Foucault's The Birth of the Clinic. [more inside]
posted by mellifluous at 3:18 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by mellifluous at 3:18 AM PST - 2 comments
Restore to factory settings and programs and wiping clean personal info?
Bought a (windows 7) dell inspirion laptop. too many problems, company finally giving a refund. how do i restore it to factory settings and delete all personal data? I do NOT want to reformat the hard disk, i want to leave the system programs intact. Thanks! [more inside]
Ran away and joined the circus
I ran away and joined the circus, and wrote a book about it 50 years later. [more inside]
posted by motown missile at 2:15 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by motown missile at 2:15 AM PST - 13 comments
Cleaning a corduroy jacket
Drycleaning - what do I need to know? [more inside]
Help me be a more efficient transcriber
I've started offering transcription services as part of my business, but at the moment I'm using Windows Media Player next to a Word document, switching to the player to press pause and play each time I want to stop and start. Not ideal. I learnt to audio type using a foot pedal and I'd like to do that again, so, transcribers and secretaries/PAs, please recommend! I'm in the UK and would prefer to buy something available (online is fine) within the UK. If it works with Windows Media Player, fine; if not, please recommend (inexpensive) software I could use. If you need more info, let me know!
posted by LyzzyBee at 1:34 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by LyzzyBee at 1:34 AM PST - 9 comments
Should this about-to-be-30 female virgin give up on exploring relationships with men? (NSFW)
So I'm a late-twenties bi woman, and I'm still a virgin who's never had a boyfriend or girlfriend (I prefer guys). I'm glad I waited this long, though - even when I was 18, my Asperger's had me feeling somewhat younger socially and emotionally, and I was nowhere near ready to date or do anything. But now I've reached the point where I'm ready to start meeting some nice prospects, looking for a relationship and, yes, having sex. (NSFW) [more inside]
posted by tamagogirl at 1:19 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by tamagogirl at 1:19 AM PST - 16 comments