December 2012 Archives
December 31
Who performed these music videos?
Who performed these music videos? Years ago I watched MTV in the early morning when they aired all the zany gainaxy music videos. Three of those stand out in memory for their sheer surreal nexus currency. [more inside]
posted by CyborgHag at 11:13 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by CyborgHag at 11:13 PM PST - 9 comments
That's the signpost up ahead
Speaking of the Twilight Zone a few questions down, from where came the New Year's Eve marathon tradition? I know SyFy (ugh) has it now, but I believe I remember watching it on WPIX way back when. That may have been 4th of July, though. Anyone know it's origins or what year it started?
What did I eat?
What did I eat? Fifty years ago, when I was a kid, a friend's Japanese mother made us a snack. She pulled 2 plain, fist sized rice balls from the fridge and sprinkled a dark green, watery sauce on them. It was salty and fishy tasting. It may have had some dark green flecks in it. I've seen nothing like it in Asian markets, and I think it may have been homemade, for it was poured from a wine bottle with a metal liquor spout tube. I've wondered for years.
Talking dolls before integrated circuits
Talking Tina, how do you talk?
I'm watching the Twilight Zone marathon with Talking Tina. Given the technology available in 1963, how would such a toy work? The general talking part, not the evil inanimate object part.
posted by chengjih at 7:50 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by chengjih at 7:50 PM PST - 7 comments
taking ibuprofen for tension headaches
How many days in a row can you take ibuprofen for headaches before it becomes unhealthy? [more inside]
oy vey with the gaming
If I buy a newfangled Chrome netbook will my kid be able to use it to play Minecraft? [more inside]
posted by BlahLaLa at 6:42 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by BlahLaLa at 6:42 PM PST - 17 comments
More Like This Please
Last week I finally saw Sleep No More and cannot stop thinking about it. I want more immersive theatre and exploration. What other experiences are like it? [more inside]
What is the progression of recovery from paranoid psychosis?
How does a paranoid psychotic episode end? Assuming that someone is on medication that starts working, does it tend to be a sudden thing where they wake up one day and they no longer believe in any of the huge conspiracy their mind had created? Or do they gradually stop believing the least plausible delusions one by one? Or do they stop feeling the terror associated with it first, and maybe even continue to believe that all that stuff DID happen to them, but that it isn't an ongoing threat any more? Or do they maybe just become more open to logical arguments against their beliefs? [more inside]
posted by lollusc at 5:49 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by lollusc at 5:49 PM PST - 11 comments
Help me learn to maintain perspective about the role that The Mundane plays in life.
Help me learn to maintain perspective about the role that The Mundane plays in life. [more inside]
posted by armoir from antproof case at 5:49 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by armoir from antproof case at 5:49 PM PST - 22 comments
Can you give an asset in lieu of cash when selling a small business?
When selling a small business, can the owner accept an asset of the company in lieu of cash payment? [more inside]
fiance and product management
Financial modeling for product managers [more inside]
Yet another financial advice question
I need some advice about career plans, graduate studies and whether to rent or to own. Mostly in the financial context but also, of the bigger picture view -- am I being overly optimistic, am I too focused on career? [more inside]
posted by table at 3:56 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by table at 3:56 PM PST - 9 comments
Breakin' the Law?
Can I use a trademarked fictional character's name in a song title? This will be published to CD and vinyl. [more inside]
Sharing a car with roommates. What's the right price?
I bought a new car. What is a reasonable and fair way to split car usage expenses with roommates? [more inside]
What do these funny letters say?
Can you read Hebrew? Help me out! [more inside]
Life after PC build
I recently built myself a PC for the first time since the 1990s and really enjoyed it. What fulfilling hobby can I grow from this? [more inside]
posted by sarahdal at 2:50 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by sarahdal at 2:50 PM PST - 12 comments
What is it like working in Asia?
What can I do to help my brother-in-law not be/stop being a stalker?
What can I do to help my brother-in-law not be/stop being a stalker? [more inside]
Looking for TV Movies
Is there anywhere online to view made-for-tv movies from the seventies? Any of the many movies Carol Burnett was in before her variety show, for example. [more inside]
posted by R2WeTwo at 1:46 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by R2WeTwo at 1:46 PM PST - 7 comments
In Search of Pond Robots
Help me remember the title of a childhood movie involving pond robots. [more inside]
posted by just_ducky at 1:37 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by just_ducky at 1:37 PM PST - 3 comments
2013 will be our year! How?
2013 will be our year! ...But how?
Have you had a storybook year or season at work or school or in a club? Something that felt like a Lifetime movie, making it to regionals for the first time for choir, or smashing your sales goal for the quarter, or collecting a ton of stuff for your canned food drive?
I am trying to figure out what factors influence extraordinary success in a team setting. [more inside]
The Curious Incident of the Disappearing Man
A man with whom I was once-upon-a-time very much in love pops back into my life about once a year, then vanishes again. Do I stop him? Do I just roll with it? Blizzard inside. [more inside]
posted by like_a_friend at 1:00 PM PST - 38 comments
posted by like_a_friend at 1:00 PM PST - 38 comments
Putting in my two week notice after one week?
How can I download all my tumblr images at once?
I post a lot of pictures to tumblr from other devices, and I'd like to have copies of the images on my own computer. Is there a program for OSX that will let me download every image off my tumblr at once?
Mystery pet in Belize.
What exotic pet animal did I see in San Pedro, Belize? [more inside]
posted by eugenen at 11:34 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by eugenen at 11:34 AM PST - 5 comments
How to diplomatically tell university friends we're not living with them again?
How to diplomatically tell university friends we're not living with them again? Group of friends live together one year and then go on exchange years, and upon returning for final year don't want to live with a certain friend - whereas he thinks everything is fine and rosy and the old arrangement will be repeated. [more inside]
posted by lethologues at 11:34 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by lethologues at 11:34 AM PST - 11 comments
3k13
We're throwing a Three Kings party. What are some regal foods? [more inside]
Where should I sell these shoes and pants?
How / Where can I sell some designer items? [more inside]
posted by Julnyes at 11:06 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Julnyes at 11:06 AM PST - 9 comments
EWR to Amtrak connection logistics?
Are either of these connections from Newark airport to Amtrak reasonable? Ground truths needed! [more inside]
posted by Homeboy Trouble at 11:00 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by Homeboy Trouble at 11:00 AM PST - 7 comments
poop is not a toy
My very playful kittens love their litter boxes . . . a little bit too much. How can I encourage them not to play in the litter boxes, and more importantly, not to take their poop out of the litter box to play with? [more inside]
I'm grippy, have good dexterity, and am windproof, warm, and waterproof. What am I?
I need recommendations for gloves for walking dogs in bitterly cold, relentlessly windy weather. My apparently unreasonable criteria, in order of importance, within. [more inside]
How to trade a vehicle, for a vehicle, for trade in.
Should I trade my rebuilt title vehicle for any other vehicle, just to get an increased trade in value? [more inside]
How do I design and print an 8-12 page booklet?
I need to design and print an 8-12 page booklet for an upcoming Bar Mitzvah. I'm looking for word processor and page setup advice to get this done. [more inside]
Weighted mean
Mathematics-filter: If there are seven funds with various charges, how can I work out the allocation to these funds of a fixed amount so that the weighted mean charge is below a certain level and the allocations are of similar sizes? [more inside]
posted by djgh at 10:07 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by djgh at 10:07 AM PST - 13 comments
Can you hear me? No?!
All of a sudden, 1 in 30 of my customers are complaining that my videos have no sound. [more inside]
Philly to Brooklyn New Years Eve Masochism Edition
Is traffic going to be crazy driving this evening/early night (Dec. 31st) from Philly to Brooklyn via Staten Island?
Folky-rocky harmonizing music groups with male and female leads?
Folky-rocky harmonizing music groups with male and female leads? [more inside]
Cloud Box desired. Please help :)
Help me find or make a cloud in a box. By a cloud I mean a "A visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere, typically high above the ground." By a box I mean something that can fit on a desktop. The inspiration came from this art installation. [more inside]
posted by rdurbin at 9:13 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by rdurbin at 9:13 AM PST - 14 comments
Peace corps medical history
For current and previous peace corps volunteers,
Have you lied on your peace corps medical clearance? What did you lie about and how did it end up working out? [more inside]
Can't stop lucid dreaming
Has anyone found any strategies for combating sleep state misperception/paradoxical insomnia? [more inside]
posted by mellosphere at 8:21 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by mellosphere at 8:21 AM PST - 10 comments
What to do with an old iPod touch?
I have an iPod Touch 4G 8GB. Since I've moved from iTunes / MP3's towards subscription-based services, I've been using it less and less. What are some projects to make it useful again? [more inside]
1950s Bathroom / Bar Graffiti
I'm helping the art director on a 1950s period webisode series. There are a few shots which are inside of a bar bathroom. We're interested in recreating graffiti that would have existed in that era and before, since the bar has been open about twenty years. I've come across references to 'Kilroy was here', but not much else. Can anyone help me out?
For 529 plans, when is enough, enough?
I've been saving big into a college fund since my child was born 8 years ago, on the order of $900 per month. I recently checked the 529 plan that was receiving the funds and it is currently at $90k. There is still a decade before the child would enter college, and by most estimates that could mean a doubling and a bit more if market averages do ok. My investment guy says a kid in the year 2022 might need $300k for tuition at a prestigious college and that I should continue. I think I'm pretty well set for now and it could be around $200k by then with no added input. Should I continue putting money away in this account or should I divert that into my own retirement (which is doing well too, but could always be better)? Or contribute less? When is enough enough for college?
Any good free online workout videos out there?
Free online workout videos? [more inside]
It's an honor to be born in Sampencisco.
What is the native San Francisco accent? That is, the accent that San Franciscans had in the middle of the 20th century. Was it as distinctive as a Boston or New York accent? This is a question that I've pondered on and off for a while... [more inside]
posted by vacapinta at 6:56 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by vacapinta at 6:56 AM PST - 15 comments
Can I reinstall Windows but keep my dynamic drives?
I want to clean-install Windows 8 on C Drive, but D drive is actually a pair of software-mirrored, dynamic drives. Will I be able to restore the mirrored drive setup, after the clean install? [more inside]
posted by dylan_k at 6:43 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by dylan_k at 6:43 AM PST - 11 comments
help me protect my glass jars!
help me find a subsitute to a rubber gasket for these jars. [more inside]
posted by CookieNose at 6:16 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by CookieNose at 6:16 AM PST - 11 comments
[Job Search Filter]: How much experience is too much?
When putting down professional experience on a resume, how much is too much? [more inside]
posted by TrishaLynn at 6:07 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by TrishaLynn at 6:07 AM PST - 10 comments
What to look for with movers in Northern VA/DC area?
Moving just up the road in Arlington (Northern VA) but have quite a bit of stuff that I don't trust me and my friends to not mess up. So what do I look for in a professional moving company? [more inside]
posted by zombieflanders at 6:01 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by zombieflanders at 6:01 AM PST - 9 comments
What do I do with this toddler?
Parenting a toddler: what should I know? What are your tips? [more inside]
Best made plans
How do you come up with a life plan that actually works? [more inside]
Help me at least TRY to flirt with my friend
Seeing as how I was an utter failure at my LAST crush, I’m determined to do things differently and boy do I want to move on from that nightmare. Help me figure out how to do it. [more inside]
posted by christiehawk at 4:21 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by christiehawk at 4:21 AM PST - 12 comments
Birth: a relative's perspective
My brother and his wife are expecting their (first) baby girl in a week or two. From a relative's point of view, what do the first days/weeks look like? I.e. what is expected of me, what can I help with, what should I avoid, etc. [more inside]
posted by Foci for Analysis at 3:23 AM PST - 27 comments
posted by Foci for Analysis at 3:23 AM PST - 27 comments
'Actuality is indexical' in Latin?
Please help me high-falute! How would you translate the modal realist tenet 'Actuality is indexical' into Latin? The introductory paragraph in the linked Wikipedia article as well as the summary of tenets should give context for those who'd be interested in providing an answer. Thanks!
December 30
I am not a secretary...right?
I feel like I'm being pushed into a secretarial role in my job, and I'm feeling a little crazy for thinking this. [more inside]
posted by DisreputableDog at 11:19 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by DisreputableDog at 11:19 PM PST - 20 comments
Use a Mac to install Windows on a formerly Linux nettop box
How do I make a bootable Windows USB flash drive using a Mac? [more inside]
posted by ethidda at 10:33 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by ethidda at 10:33 PM PST - 7 comments
Why does my scalp go crazy if I stop shampooing for a few days?
Why does my scalp go crazy if I stop shampooing for a few days? [more inside]
What is this dish?
Me or relationship.
How do I decide whether this relationship is worth staying and working on or leaving and working on myself? [more inside]
I need to buy a record player
What record player should I get my partner for his birthday? [more inside]
Dishes made for breaking
I am needing to buy a bunch of dishes at a thrift store this week that will be very breakable. I will be using them as props: my subjects will be throwing them at walls and floors, and I want them to shatter into pieces instead of bouncing. When I am standing in the dishes section of the thrift store, is there anything specific I should be looking for? [more inside]
posted by rhapsodie at 9:22 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by rhapsodie at 9:22 PM PST - 20 comments
Shoe shopping for Bigfoot!
Mr. Panda is in need of a new pair of boots. Difficulty - size 15 and with a specific style. [more inside]
posted by Attackpanda at 8:22 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Attackpanda at 8:22 PM PST - 8 comments
Dairy Yes, Lactose No
Are there other brands of dairy cheese that use the same or similar process as Finlandia to make their cheese lactose-free? [more inside]
Where can I find a complete song list for "In the Groove 2"?
Where can I find a complete song list for "In the Groove 2"? DDR is good exercise. I'd like to make a workout playlist for use in my local arcade. I can find lot's of lists for the New songs for In the Groove 2, but I can't find the Old songs that are stored on the machine. For instance it has some but not all of the songs from DDR 3rd mix. [more inside]
Quiet (not just empty) bar in Philadelphia?
Can you recommend a quiet (but not simply empty) bar in Philadelphia? My gf and I have trouble talking and hearing over the music at most places. If you've ever been to Burp Castle in NY you know what my ideal bar is like (monk costumes optional). [more inside]
Breaking up with a person when everyone's poly.
I'm looking for breakup advice. Male breaking with a female, long-distance in a poly relationship. Special snowflake details inside. [more inside]
Kenwood, if it could, but can't. Need schematic.
USB malfunction on Kenwood KDC-x595 faceplate... google fu failure attempting to locate schematics... any mefites wanna try? [more inside]
Who is this Cherry Blossom Girl?
What is this? A book for ants?
I just re-discovered my copy of this edition of Heart of Darkness, which I bought a couple years ago. Help me find more tiny books. [more inside]
posted by vogon_poet at 6:44 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by vogon_poet at 6:44 PM PST - 15 comments
Should I skip my Bactrim dose?
YANMD, etc: I started Bactrim yesterday for a MRSA-esque skin infection. I'm experiencing side effects that don't exactly bother me (persistent headache), but the prescription info sheet warns that I should be contacting my doctor ASAP. I'll be doing that tomorrow morning, but should I skip my dose tonight? Other deets within. [more inside]
posted by Chutzler at 5:50 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by Chutzler at 5:50 PM PST - 16 comments
Software for Process Music?
I'm interested in trying to compose or play with pattern-based mathematical music that evolves, i.e. like that of Steve Reich...any good accessible software available for Mac, iPad, or web-based? Thanks!
What are some good books or articles on second-language acquisition?
What are some insightful well-written books or articles, academic or otherwise, on the mechanics of how we learn second-languages and anything about the application of linguistics to learning languages? [more inside]
posted by pynchonesque at 4:36 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by pynchonesque at 4:36 PM PST - 8 comments
Can't they all just get along?!
[New Cat Filter]: Help us integrate an elderly male cat into our home. It's not going smoothly. At all. [more inside]
Shipping a soundbar
Can you identify this plant?
Can you identify this plant? [more inside]
posted by New England Cultist at 3:03 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by New England Cultist at 3:03 PM PST - 11 comments
Name that Sci Fi Story
Name that science fiction story / movie: Two people in love with each other are trapped in a box. The box is possibly in some alternative dimension with a Panopticon-type God person. I think the story was written by a famous sci fi author. [more inside]
posted by Apropos of Something at 3:01 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by Apropos of Something at 3:01 PM PST - 3 comments
West Elm Beds and Bedframes
I am looking for a new bed, and am interested in this one from West Elm. I've been reading horrible reviews of West Elm beds, and I'm wondering if people have similar experience or better recommendations. [more inside]
posted by frizz at 2:39 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by frizz at 2:39 PM PST - 14 comments
Don't go, but don't stay.
I'm obsessed with my friend? (snowflake details inside). [more inside]
Self-Employment 101
Self-employment filter: I'm leaving my job to freelance full-time. What do I need to know that I don't already? [more inside]
posted by wansac at 2:15 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by wansac at 2:15 PM PST - 23 comments
Hell and Choking on a Grape
Where can I watch this skit? I think it's called Satan's Mystique. [more inside]
hork... Hork... HOrk... HORK!!!
What is a normal level of cat barf, and how can we reduce it? [more inside]
Kindle self-help book recommendations
Looking for recommendations of effective books/workbooks/web resources on emotional intelligence, abandonment issues, anger, fear, jealousy, trust issues and self-compassion. Bonus points for including all of the above and being available on Kindle. [more inside]
posted by f3l1x at 1:49 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by f3l1x at 1:49 PM PST - 7 comments
Moving... till I don't know what's sane.
Is moving to Inwood, Manhattan possible for what I'm looking for? [more inside]
Help my poor dead Mac?
Sooo...my newish MacBook Pro is dead and I have a question about whether or not I can salvage the HDD and stick it in the new MacBook Pro to save a whole world of time. [more inside]
How do I send these perfumes?
Can I ship bottles of perfume from Canada to the US? Can I ship them within Canada? [more inside]
posted by ohmy at 12:23 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by ohmy at 12:23 PM PST - 2 comments
Video game yoga?
I would like to do yoga with a videogame console I have Xbox +Wiifit [more inside]
posted by ibakecake at 12:15 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by ibakecake at 12:15 PM PST - 3 comments
To sublet or not to sublet...
SubletFilter: For personal reasons, I need to step away from my one-bedroom apartment in desirable NW Portland. I would really like to sublet the place, possibly with furniture, for around 6 months. How can I protect myself legally? What am I allowed to charge for rent? [more inside]
How do I resolve my new crown's issues with my dentist
Did my dentist botch my new crown? It seems low to me and doesn't seem to make proper contact with its above counterpart. What should I do next? [more inside]
posted by NailsTheCat at 10:21 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by NailsTheCat at 10:21 AM PST - 10 comments
I'm making a huge tiny mistake.
Is waiting for someone to contact you first giving them too much power? Is contacting them first desperate? Am I overthinking what is already a trainwreck (most likely)? Help me out, romantically-experienced MeFites! [more inside]
help me be sexy
How do I be seductive? [more inside]
One itunes library to rule them all, and one library to bind them.....
Macbook and Mac mini server. Both have itunes libraries pointed at an external drive on the mini-server. No problem. My iPhone is backed up to the Macbook. I add music to libraries from both computers. How can I point all my itunes installs to not only one folder, but to all share and update one itunes library.itl file? [more inside]
Witch Sue Game: what does it mean?
My 5 year old granddaughter and I like this game and we'd like to know what the captions on the potions mean.
Is it Korean? Also, any other insight into the game, any of the characters you get when you make different potions? [more inside]
Error message: "The requested resouce is in use."
Why do I keep getting the error message "The requested resource is in use" when a program won't start? [more inside]
What is this antique table?
Any idea what this mechanical antique table would have been used for? Photo of the side. Photo of the top.
posted by Bunny Ultramod at 8:00 AM PST - 28 comments
posted by Bunny Ultramod at 8:00 AM PST - 28 comments
iTunes' Ugly Stepchild lost folder issue
I have an album by The Cult called "Electric" that was in Unknown folder in iTunes. I moved it to the proper music group folder in iTunes "The Cult" where all their other albums are. BUT when I open iTunes, it won't show up with the search of The Cult or under their name. I can find particular tracks in iTunes, go an hit Play and it then asks for me to locate that song. There are other screw things going on (like some albums thrown into compilations, but I can probably fix that) but this is the most frustrating. Any ideas? Do I have to go buy Tune Up or some other application? (I am running the newest iTunes on an iMac w/ Snow Leopard)
Boot re-soling in Oxford (UK)
Can anyone recommend a decent old-skool cobbler in or near Oxford (UK) to re-sole a prized pair of R. M. Williams boots? [more inside]
posted by Logophiliac at 7:20 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by Logophiliac at 7:20 AM PST - 2 comments
HyperCard reference manual?
I just got a friend's ancient Mac with a copy of HyperCard 2.4 on it, and I've gone through the tutorial but I can't figure out how to actually make stacks and write scripts. Anyone know where I can find the HyperCard reference manual or a good tutorial? (I'd prefer the manual.)
posted by glass origami robot at 4:08 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by glass origami robot at 4:08 AM PST - 6 comments
Hope me! I Have no https access. i have done all obvious things
I Have no https access. i have done all obvious things. I have run virus scans, cleaner, system restore and all procedures recommends by Microsoft to no avail. problem is.on both IE and Firefox so not a browser issue. I spent two hours with tech.support. nothing. I can bypass and access through some proxy servers. have run checkdisc etc. There was no change made to my hardware or new software but it did happen just after Windowsupdates were installed. I do not have a windows disk. I am using Vista. Excuse my mistakes, I am typing on my phone. any suggestions? I am thinking it has something to do with SSL Certificates.
posted by alltomorrowsparties at 1:08 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by alltomorrowsparties at 1:08 AM PST - 16 comments
Gotta be safe and avoid those bedbugs!
Hello, Mefites- Is Hostelling International- New York (UWS) a safe, bedbug-free place to stay for a solo woman in her 20s? [more inside]
posted by timespacewheredoifit at 12:54 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by timespacewheredoifit at 12:54 AM PST - 18 comments
Help me plan a 3 month trip to Southeast Asia: Thailand,Laos,Vietnam,Cambodia, and Malaysia
I will be backpacking in Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Malaysia, so any tips and advice would be greatly appreciated. [more inside]
How long does my aircon unit need to be upright before use?
Do I really need to let my portable aircon stand upright for 24 hours?? :( [more inside]
posted by Salamander at 12:22 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Salamander at 12:22 AM PST - 10 comments
December 29
Can you share examples of innovation programs in companies that you are aware of? How do they measure the outcomes of such programs?
Can you share examples of innovation programs in companies that you are aware of? How do they measure the outcomes of such programs?
I know Google used to or still has a program where in employees work on projects of their choosing for 20% of their time.
Any thoughts around steps that can be taken to increase innovation in an IT organization would be helpful.
What do I need to buy to be able to use my fairly expensive stereo/receiver in Sweden?
What do I need to buy to be able to use my fairly expensive stereo/receiver in Sweden? [more inside]
posted by wooh at 10:33 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by wooh at 10:33 PM PST - 3 comments
How can I understand & delight this dylan thomas fan
A fantastic gentleman tonight at the coffee shop where I work recited a supposedly 4 verse poem by Dylan Thomas having to do with autumn and I am convinced I heard the word "Tulip" in there somewhere. My question is -- does anyone know what poem he may have been reciting? And even more -- can you think of a great way to respond to him the next time I see him? [more inside]
posted by soundproof at 9:56 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by soundproof at 9:56 PM PST - 3 comments
What are the best books and websites for identifying and dating vintage clothing?
What are the best books and websites for identifying and dating vintage clothing? [more inside]
posted by imabanana at 9:11 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by imabanana at 9:11 PM PST - 4 comments
Help us celebrate 2013 unforgettably.
Bangkok, New Year's Eve: idiot free destinations? [more inside]
Flipboard for grandparents
Flipboard for grandparents: Is there a simple way for my grandparents to browse multiple social media feeds on their new iPad? [more inside]
Weight-loss value of under-desk pedaling?
Is an under-desk pedal exerciser a worthwhile supplement to an existing weight-loss / exercise regimen? [more inside]
Controlling the message after a post goes viral
A stupid and ignorant Facebook post about ichthyosis has gone viral, with over 1 million likes. How do we respond? [more inside]
I have a problem with certain types of questions. Help me to understand why and how I can deal with my discomfort.
I have been struggling to figure something out. There are certain types of questions I have trouble with, and I would like to understand what types of questions these are, why am I so uncomfortable with them, and what can I do to make dealing with them less unpleasant. [more inside]
posted by matrushka at 7:36 PM PST - 58 comments
posted by matrushka at 7:36 PM PST - 58 comments
No, please, just take the money
Help me figure out how to pay a babysitter who doesn't want to be paid. [more inside]
posted by forza at 7:21 PM PST - 28 comments
posted by forza at 7:21 PM PST - 28 comments
I wrote a poem once
A linguistic query
How long did it take for the United States to lose all traces of a British accent among its citizens? [more inside]
posted by newfers at 6:59 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by newfers at 6:59 PM PST - 18 comments
Travel advice needed
travel advice needed: Has anyone visited Vermillion Cliffs National Monument? [more inside]
Rock and road
How can I learn to play guitar when I need to travel constantly for work? [more inside]
posted by bargex at 6:32 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by bargex at 6:32 PM PST - 7 comments
Where do I camp in Hampshire?
Where on earth can I camp in Hampshire at this time of year? Must be possible to get there by walking + public transport from Southampton. Ideally somewhere scenic. I'd like the New Forest, but everywhere seems to be closed. Is this doable? If not, is it doable wild-camping?
posted by ElliotH at 6:30 PM PST - 1 comment
posted by ElliotH at 6:30 PM PST - 1 comment
Help a busy college student come up with an inexpensive home workout?
I'm a girl looking to build strength, burn fat, and tone up. I prefer to work out at home, where I have a yoga mat, a stability ball, 6lb dumbbells, a doorframe pull-up bar, and full 5 gal / 19 Liter water-cooler bottles. I also have a road bicycle and know how to swim. Using the above, what are some of your favorite exercises that I can do for balanced fitness on the whole body?
posted by grifninetoo at 6:10 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by grifninetoo at 6:10 PM PST - 19 comments
Fun daily or weekly project?
Looking for a non photography/non drawing daily or weekly project. [more inside]
posted by Lay Off The Books at 5:58 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Lay Off The Books at 5:58 PM PST - 6 comments
My mom has pneumonia - desperately seeking advice
My 90-year old, very hardy but recently frail, mother now has pneumonia. Has anyone been through this, or something similar? Do you have any advice to offer about the whole thing - what to watch out for in her, what to say or do for her, how to deal with the hospital staff, how to handle my own emotional ups and downs as well as those of my sisters? [more inside]
What's the best way to treat a mild flea infestation with complications?
If I can only see the fleas on one cat, what is my best anti-flea protocol? Complications: apartment building full of pets, possible interaction with pregnant lady. [more inside]
posted by feets at 5:53 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by feets at 5:53 PM PST - 15 comments
Looking to start a simple home toolkit
Looking to buy a toolbox with essential tools [more inside]
posted by Highest_Of_Fives at 5:00 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by Highest_Of_Fives at 5:00 PM PST - 23 comments
WARNING!
Might the Toshiba HDD Recovery tool save my ailing hard drive and me a wad of cash at the computer repair store? [more inside]
Should we sue the hospitals?
My father contracted MRSA during a long stay in hospital. Is it worth investigating legal action against the hospital(s)? [more inside]
posted by Diag at 4:37 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by Diag at 4:37 PM PST - 22 comments
Whole lamb: spit roast or roast on grill (or cut up and grill?)
Whole lamb: spit roast or roast on grill (or cut up and grill?). Planning an outdoor festive summer wedding, and the menu is smoked brisket and lamb. I've long wanted to spit roast a lamb, or roast it whole in the ground, but I've also been hearing from experienced hands that this is not great for lamb (although it is traditional), because different parts of the lamb are best cooked to different temperatures--they suggest getting a whole lamb butchered, and roasting the cuts individually.
Does anyone have any experience, or suggestions, they can share? I saw this thread, but it didn't speak to the overall advisability of the endeavor. Thanks!
posted by oneironaut at 4:12 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by oneironaut at 4:12 PM PST - 6 comments
Birmingham to Boston Road Trip
What weather and road issues should I be aware of in my drive from Birmingham to Boston next Saturday, and what sights should I see? [more inside]
posted by bamassippi at 3:13 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by bamassippi at 3:13 PM PST - 8 comments
Where can I find these athletic ankle socks?
Where can I find these athletic ankle socks? [more inside]
I like you, but I hate the gifts..
Is there a polite way to tell your significant other that you absolutely hate the gifts you've received from them for holiday? But wait!! I'm not being snooty for the reasons you'd think I would! More inside.. [more inside]
How to get a reluctant reader to love books?
How to get an 11-year old into reading? [more inside]
posted by Dragonness at 2:29 PM PST - 33 comments
posted by Dragonness at 2:29 PM PST - 33 comments
Help me find this video.
Help me find a Youtube video I saw a while back featuring a nerdy young man playing an amazing keyboard/synth setup. [more inside]
My new kitten sucks.
My new kitten is awesome, but she insists on suckling people parts. I'm looking for tips on getting her to stop. [more inside]
posted by scrute at 2:08 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by scrute at 2:08 PM PST - 24 comments
Long kitchen apron
Where in New York can I get a machine-washable 35"-40" long apron for ~$15? I'm tired of wearing aprons that end at mid-thigh, but all the long aprons I've found are heavy, expensive things designed for protection while welding or turning wood or working with chemicals. This is just for cooking, so a waterproof backing would be nice but I don't need leather or ballistic nylon or pockets. I'd rather not go online because the shipping alone is often $15.
Dangers of Drywall?
I've been spending time in a house that's been recently drywalled and textured, including sweeping up drywall dust. Are there health implications? Should I be wearing a dust mask? How long until the place is "safe" to be in without a mask? [more inside]
Rename my files
Is there a Unix command (Mac OS X Terminal) or a command-line program that will rename a series of plain-text files based on the first line of each?
I just want some sleep!
I am having serious psychological trouble adjusting to using my CPAP machine. I hate it with the fire of a thousand suns and I'm resentful and miserable and shall I go on? Yes, I shall. [more inside]
Truecrypt bootloader overwritten...I think. Data recoverable?
Truecrypt bootloader overwritten - I think. What can I do? [more inside]
Ideas for fireplace cooking?
Suggestions for fireplace food for a NYE party? [more inside]
Why am I losing gums around my teeth so rapidly if my dental health is good?
Why am I losing gums around my teeth so rapidly if my dental health is good? [more inside]
posted by wanderingchord at 12:22 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by wanderingchord at 12:22 PM PST - 23 comments
Oils and health: give me a primer, please!
I'm a little bit confused about whether oils (olive, etc.) are healthy, and in what quantities they belong in a balanced diet (given their high caloric content). Should I be aiming to add them into my diet (pour a couple of spoonfuls over salad, or cook with them), or should I be aiming to avoid them, substituting other things in their place and largely or entirely forgoing them. What nutrients or other benefits do they offer my body that other foods wouldn't, if any? If they are healthy, which are the healthiest? Which are the least healthy? Are some better for eating fresh and others better for cooking with? Help?
Perforated mystery
What's that perforated part on the back of an envelope for? [more inside]
Subaru shakes
What could be causing the sudden steering wheel vibration/shake and sudden pulling to the right with my 96' AWD Subaru Legacy? [more inside]
posted by pilibeen at 11:51 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by pilibeen at 11:51 AM PST - 16 comments
Dutch-speaking MeFites familiar with Belgium: who do I call and what's their number?
I have two related questions: are my partner's symptoms worth a hospital visit? And if not, are there Dutch-speaking mefites who could help us find a family doctor open in Leuven, Belgium on Sunday? [more inside]
posted by Leucistic Cuttlefish at 11:46 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by Leucistic Cuttlefish at 11:46 AM PST - 15 comments
Megaphone Nightmares
Preacher with a megaphone / bullhorn. Street legal in Seattle?
Stowaway Table
We have a wooden dining table that we need to store away until a time undetermined. We have two options: attic or shed. We will, of course, be taking the table apart before storing. [more inside]
Are international MBAs or other MA's taken seriously in the US
How accredited are international MBAs or other graduate degrees in the US? [more inside]
Otterbox + dock = :(
Need an iPhone dock that works with the Otterbox Commuter and has good volume control.. [more inside]
salary advice for entry-level architect just graduating from Harvard
I am about to graduate from Harvard Architecture School (GSD) with an M.Arch. and am trying to think about what to do in terms of next career steps. I've worked in architectural offices over the summers (some prominent ones) and not been too thrilled with the work and am now trying to decide what to do about my career. A factor in my decision is earning potential and salary. [more inside]
what to do in Manchester uk for new years?
what to do in Manchester uk for new years? [more inside]
posted by rtmfeng at 10:22 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by rtmfeng at 10:22 AM PST - 2 comments
How can I protect a new door from the sun?
Help me decide how to finish our new front door.... [more inside]
Need a place to watch football with kids and beer!
I need a kid friendly place in Chicago to watch the Bears game. [more inside]
posted by repoman at 10:04 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by repoman at 10:04 AM PST - 2 comments
wild things
I would like to serve my guests bread prepared with fermented wild yeast (wild wheat yeast+spring water, fermented). Are there any safety concerns I should be aware of? My guests include older people, people taking medicines, children and nursing mothers.
posted by leigh1 at 9:38 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by leigh1 at 9:38 AM PST - 13 comments
Fashion change
What sort of clothes to wear to project an image primarily of trust and secondarily of mystique/mystery? In seeking to improve myself, I want to upgrade my wardrobe. At work I can wear and usually do, wear T shirts and jeans. I'm tired of that. As part of my self-improvement, a book (Fascinate) shows that I'm viewed as trustworthy and mysterious. I'd like to dress for that.. I'm mid 40's male and have always been a T shirt and jeans guy. This is just one area that I just am not fully understanding
posted by badger11 at 9:26 AM PST - 27 comments
posted by badger11 at 9:26 AM PST - 27 comments
Techniques for fighting the anxiety dragons?
This winter I'm having a lot of low-level anxiety. What methods have you found helpful in dealing with anxiety day-to-day? Any and all anxiety dragon fighting techniques appreciated. [more inside]
posted by oranger at 9:18 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by oranger at 9:18 AM PST - 13 comments
Is my RL a dead horse or does he deserve this chance?
Another question about my LTR: how much should I try to give another chance to my potentially EUM partner? [more inside]
posted by hungry hippo at 8:51 AM PST - 35 comments
posted by hungry hippo at 8:51 AM PST - 35 comments
After the operation, doctor, will I be able to flip the bird?
What could be causing my middle finger to pull painfully towards my ring finger, especially while driving? [more inside]
Let's come up with a recipe
Cheese lovers and good cooks, how do you suppose he did this? It looks straightforward - and amazing! But I want to be sure I'm not missing something.
posted by tizzie at 8:08 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by tizzie at 8:08 AM PST - 18 comments
"Why do we fall, sir? So that we might learn to pick ourselves up."
Need some tips and pointers, such as those based on personal stories and experiences, regarding getting out of a deep, deep hole of endless darkness and hopelessness when the universe seems to be hell bent on bringing you down to your knees... [more inside]
posted by xm at 8:02 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by xm at 8:02 AM PST - 10 comments
Doctor says not to worry about findings on my CT scan. I'm worried. Whom should I go to for reassurance/confirmation?
CT scan shows choledochocele and liver cysts, should I really not worry? [more inside]
posted by xetere at 7:43 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by xetere at 7:43 AM PST - 3 comments
Move along?
So you survived your 20's, and part of it involved moving to a new city where you didn't know anyone. Recommended? [more inside]
Just say yes?
Has anyone used marijuana and experienced its more pleasant effects after many years of staying away from the stuff due to the more unpleasant stuff? [more inside]
Botanica? Maybe....
On the off chance the the all wise clan that is Metafilter just happens to have this information handy:
Where can I find bulk or low cost religious icons, candles, rosaries, etc in NYC by New Years Eve? Santeria type stuff is good, and I'm also specifically looking for dozens of affordable rosaries...
Doing a combo photo shoot/event and need a lot of religious idolatry to outfit a space.
Thanks in advance
Help me understand a passage from a law book (on freedom of contract) + recommend me resources for further reading!
Help me understand a passage from a law book: The most important consequence of changing views about freedom of contract in the period of 1870-1980 was the rise of the various institutions associated with the 'welfare state'. The introduction of institutions such as state-funded education and medical care, not to mention unemployment insurance and welfare, can be understood in large part as premised on the belief that freedom of contract is an empty ideal for those lacking the means to enter a market [more inside]
Wikipedia but without wikipedia
How can I work in MediaWiki mark-up language without installing MediaWiki locally or using any of the Wikimedia (eg. Wikipedia) projects? [more inside]
I can handle critters, but not crawling up my legs while I'm doing the dishes.
Any Aussie ant experts around? I'm tired of having sugar ants crawl up my legs while I wash up after dinner. [more inside]
posted by malibustacey9999 at 2:21 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by malibustacey9999 at 2:21 AM PST - 8 comments
Memory isn't what it used to be
Has anyone any experience with having distorted time periods or even days. What I mean by distorted is that my concept of time is really off and if I didn't have a watch on I don't think that I could accurately guestimate ten minutes, let alone hours of time. [more inside]
December 28
What does an elm look like?
I can't identify trees, bushes, shrubs, or flowers. How can I learn to do so on sight? [more inside]
Immersive Proust at Yale in the 80's?
In the mid-80's (1983-1985?) I saw a play adapted from Proust's Remembrance of Things Past at Yale. It took place in a house on Hillhouse Avenue, and the audience followed characters around the house; multiple events transpired in different rooms. Who wrote the adaptation, has it every been mounted again, and where could I find the text of the play?
Unexpected descriptions in literature
Do you know of a detailed description from literature of a non-literary subject which was not primarily meant as literature you would care to share with me? [more inside]
posted by slowlikemolasses at 9:34 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by slowlikemolasses at 9:34 PM PST - 10 comments
What do I do with myself?
Every once in a while, I find myself alone and bored with nothing to do. Normally I have plenty of friends and an active social life, but in times like right now, for instance, when I'm away from home visiting family, and everyone I know in this city is out of town for the holidays, and lots of things like dance classes are closed for the holidays, I don't know what to do with myself. [more inside]
posted by Dilemma at 8:26 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by Dilemma at 8:26 PM PST - 11 comments
The worst earworm is the one you can't name.
"Sometimes I love you, sometimes I hate you -- sometimes I want you gone, sometimes you're my savior...." Maybe? I think? [more inside]
Do I need to do anything about the tooth that just fell out?
I had a root canal on a tooth a couple years ago, and never got a crown on it. Most of the rest of the tooth just fell out. Do I need to do anything about it? [more inside]
Help plan a 3 week Italy Trip
I need help planning a trip to Italy this summer/2013 with my daughter for her 14th birthday (golden). Would like to see parts of the south and North. I am a bit nervous about traveling alone. Looking for tips on two week itinery, lodging, family oriented plans. I would like to start in the south as my mother's family is from Montefaconi, Rome, and then north. I have considered a week long tour in the south and then traveling Rome and northern on our own. Would consider a homebase in the north for 4-5days but where to stay??
How to deal with jealousy in a productive manner
How to deal with jealousy in a productive manner? My boyfriend seems to like spending time out drinking with his friends more than he likes spending time with me. Wondering whether it's all in my head. [more inside]
posted by sock puppetron on wheels at 7:29 PM PST - 57 comments
posted by sock puppetron on wheels at 7:29 PM PST - 57 comments
New relationship: Should I stay or should I go?
Should I keep working on this relatively new relationship, or throw in the towel? [more inside]
iPhone Repair in Springfield?
Where is a good place to repair a broken mute switch on the iPhone 4 in Springfield, MO? [more inside]
What glasses does Jacques Greene wear in the 212 video?
What eyeglass frames is (are?) Jacques Greene wearing in Azeelia Bank's "212" video? Still shot here. He's in the video sporadically at around 1:08 but doesn't deviate from the angle in the shot, so I don't know how much help the video will be.
Is it safe to get my freak on after they froze my MC?
Is my molluscum contagiosum still contagious after cryotherapy? [more inside]
Structured activities where a shy guy can meet women?
What are some structured activities where I (early 30s, male) can meet women in their 20s/30s? I'm specifically looking for activities that involve an ongoing group with structured interaction between participants, because I'm not good at starting up conversations on my own. [more inside]
What do I eat, read, see in Vancouver BC?
Traveling to Vancouver BC Jan 3rd to the 7th 2013 - What do I do? What do I eat? Where do I get books? Would love to get personal recommendations from those that have traveled to the city before or who live there now! [more inside]
posted by Dauus at 6:01 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by Dauus at 6:01 PM PST - 14 comments
Have you volunteered at a zoo?
Have you ever volunteered at a zoo? What did you do? [more inside]
Yet another strange cat behavior question...
We adopted Max from a shelter in October of this year. Shortly thereafter we noticed he would occasionally do this movement spontaneously, and we're curious as to why. [more inside]
posted by FormerMermaid at 3:47 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by FormerMermaid at 3:47 PM PST - 27 comments
Unbeknownst to me, a driving fine has doubled and moved beyond appeal - or has it?
Unbeknownst to me, a driving fine has doubled and moved beyond appeal - or has it?
What recourse do I have?
And while pursuing recourse, what should I do about the money owed to avoid further penalty? [more inside]
How can I end these thoughts of the guy who dumped me?
How can I end these unwanted thoughts of the guy who dumped me? [more inside]
Help me get started with costuming!
I know nothing about costuming or sewing, and I don't have a lot of space to do it. Help me get set up and learning how to put together basic clothing/costumes in my apartment! [more inside]
Let's not sing that song about letting it snow.
How do I learn to live happily in a city where it snows? Also, what are some coping methods that I can use to help get me through these winter months? [more inside]
Doctor in Minneapolis who takes Aetna?
Looking for a doctor (GP) in Minneapolis. [more inside]
posted by heliostatic at 2:44 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by heliostatic at 2:44 PM PST - 2 comments
Shingles exposure precautions?
Someone I was in contact with on Christmas has just been diagnosed with shingles. There was skin to skin contact, although I didn't notice any sores (but I wasn't looking for them). I'm concerned that I could transmit the virus to others - particularly some young children, elderly, and otherwise immunocompromised people I would be seeing at another family gathering tomorrow. Should I quarantine myself for a bit? [more inside]
Jelly time!
What else can I put jelly on, besides bread or crackers? We got some great homemade jelly for Christmas, but don't eat much bread or cracker type stuff. What are some other options?
Please help me de-stink my shirts.
How do I get a lingering stealthy BO smell out of my shirts? [more inside]
posted by Heretical at 1:56 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by Heretical at 1:56 PM PST - 12 comments
Haven't forgotten my first love
How to get the most out of Disney Cruise?
Going on a Disney cruise with both adults and kids. It will be on the Magic and to the Western Caribbean. Any tips/tricks/suggestions to get the most out of the experience?
Where to find tech-friendly fashion
Where can I find tech-friendly fashion that looks good? E.g. sweaters or hoodies that help you with headphone cables, storage for gadgets etc. Shouldn't be too exclusive or pricey. [more inside]
posted by lord_yo at 1:31 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by lord_yo at 1:31 PM PST - 6 comments
Details, details, details...and then BAM!
As a reader of fiction (especially if you're a devotee of speculative fiction), how much do you like detailed descriptions and/or lists as part of the story? What if the story switches between detail and expediency? [more inside]
posted by batmonkey at 1:11 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by batmonkey at 1:11 PM PST - 12 comments
Where in the internet heading these days?
Where is the internet heading? What are the issues we are facing with the internet and issues that will arise in the future? What do internet based companies need to worry about and prepare for? Looking for answers as well as places to read and learn about these sort of issues. [more inside]
New York for a mom and son?
New Yorkers: Visiting early next year, wife and child traveling with me. Wrinkle: I'll be working during the days, so I'm looking for cool (and safe) things for them to do and places to go while I sit in a convention center. [more inside]
posted by jbickers at 12:51 PM PST - 32 comments
posted by jbickers at 12:51 PM PST - 32 comments
Restaurants that deliver to South Minneapolis?
Do any good restaurants deliver to South Minneapolis? It is our anniversary and two of three kids are sick. So, we've had to cancel the hotel and restaurant reservations. I'm hoping to salvage the evening a bit with a nice dinner that we don't have to cook. I know about our local Chinese restaurant and the pizza places, but am wondering if there is something nicer.
posted by Area Man at 12:09 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Area Man at 12:09 PM PST - 5 comments
Music to escape the zombie apocalypse
Help me create a workout playlist that is themed to work especially well with the booming exercise trend: running away from zombies! [more inside]
Help me chose an android phablet (phone/tablet hybrid) to meet my snowflake needs?
Help me chose an android phablet (phone/tablet hybrid) to meet my snowflake needs? [more inside]
The new iTunes is big and ridiculous. Help me make it small and snappy again.
Is there any way to make the new iTunes tighter and more minimalist? For example, I want my podcast and artist lists to be like the small-font, compact lists they used to be. Similar to the column browser, but on the side, NOT the top (which is all kinds of stupid up there). Basically, I want to see as many artists as possible with as little scrolling as possible. Any add-on or script or setting I'm overlooking that could take care of this, and perhaps other inefficiencies of the new iTunes?
Someday My Camera Will Be As Good as a Phone Camera
Is there an inexpensive point-and-shoot camera on the market that is comparable in quality to an iPhone camera? [more inside]
Does it matter what your business degree is in?
Business Administration VS Management degree - is there a difference? [more inside]
posted by Autumn at 11:24 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by Autumn at 11:24 AM PST - 11 comments
How can I help my daughter with her height?
Please help me with my incredible (and probably irrational) guilt and grief over my daughter's height. I know that she'll be okay but I blame myself. Is there anything that I can do now? [more inside]
Help my notebook speak to my shiny new TV
What's the best way to connect my Samsung series 5 TV with my Acer Ferrari One notebook so I can use the TV as a monitor? The laptop doesn't have a HDMI port... [more inside]
posted by Helga-woo at 11:01 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by Helga-woo at 11:01 AM PST - 3 comments
How to study for a programmer job interview exam?
There will be an exam as part of my interview for my first programmer/developer job. It will be on J2EE and PL/SQL. Can anyone advise on what to expect and what to focus my studying on? [more inside]
Living Like A King
I'm looking for information on the structure of life for members of the British Royal Family, particularly the lives of heirs to the throne: protocols, responsibilities, duties, etc. Do they have support staffs from childhood? Are they surrounded 24/7 by huge security details? Are there media consultants and imaging experts? Do they do their own grocery shopping? Do they have "days off" and what would that even mean in this context? [more inside]
posted by davidjmcgee at 10:54 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by davidjmcgee at 10:54 AM PST - 6 comments
Directions to Oz are actually in Q>Marketing>Misc>Masonry>Yellow
Is there a program that will help me locate/tag/organize files on our server? [more inside]
Let's Spend A Week On The Bowron Lakes
Have you traveled the Bowron Lakes Provincial Park canoe circuit in British Columbia? We're wondering about... [more inside]
Should I accept a gift of bitcoins?
Someone wants to give me Bitcoins. What's up with that these days? Should I accept these, and what can I do with them? [more inside]
Other oils to protect steel
I play an Array Mbira. The tines are made of spring steel. I have sweaty hands, so the tines tend to rust unless I coat them with oil. The folks who make the instrument recommend 3-In-One Oil, which is what I've been using. Does it contain anything toxic? Are there other oils I could use to protect the tines? [more inside]
UK Remixes
Can you explain the process behind the official remixes released with UK singles? Examples inside. Not looking for US remixes. [more inside]
posted by Admiral Haddock at 9:37 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by Admiral Haddock at 9:37 AM PST - 4 comments
Quitting the office to become a bartender - am I crazy?
I'm a mid-20s secretary and I want to quit and become a waitress or bartender, a field in which I have no experience. Am I crazy? How can I make this happen? [more inside]
Teaching kids to deal with frustration
How did you teach your toddler/pre-schooler to best deal with frustration?
Help me find an ENT
I need help finding an ENT physician in the NYC area. I continue getting ear infections and it's about time I see a specialist instead of my primary care physician. I don't have insurance and currently working a part-time, so if you can recommend me one that won't charge me over $200 for a first time visit I would greatly appreciate it.
How to eat after pancreatitis and gallbladder removal?
How and what to eat after pancreatitis and no gallbladder? [more inside]
Should i still go to the movies?
Friend invited someone else to hang out with us should i still go? [more inside]
This is not what I signed up for.
About a month ago, I accepted a job with the federal government. The salary was mutually understood to be at the GS-12 level. I just got a call that the job will now be at the GS-9 level due to fiscal cliff issues. What do I do now? [more inside]
posted by jcatus at 8:17 AM PST - 35 comments
posted by jcatus at 8:17 AM PST - 35 comments
Recommendations for all-time best "royal court intrigue" movies, TV series and books?
Recommendations for all-time best "royal court intrigue" movies, TV series and books? [more inside]
Ideas to subdue a red blotch without makeup?
Job interview at 1:00 p.m. eastern standard time. I have a red blotch on my face. [more inside]
Crushed under the weight of good living
More than a decade's worth of Saveur magazines. What to do? [more inside]
What's eating me?
Bugs are biting me in my home and I don't know what they are because I can't find them. [more inside]
How do I come to terms with my depression?
How did you learn to accept that you are depressed? [more inside]
Save my purse and save my cat
What's the economic return like for indie films?
A good friend of a friend completed production of an independent film earlier this year. They've submitted it to festivals and are just waiting to hear back now. Does anyone have some stats on how much revenue a typical independently-produced film can hope to make in the US and how much the most popular ones make? How do indie filmmakers actually make money? [more inside]
You must gather your skills before you move forth.
What do I need to learn to make mods for Baldur's Gate Enhanced Edition? [more inside]
Help Me Pick Good IT Training for 2013
Training for Senior Business Analyst - looking for recommendations. [more inside]
December 27
They're killing geese in Scotland...
Where did this saying come from: "Snow, snow faster, white alabaster..." [more inside]
posted by treehorn+bunny at 11:51 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by treehorn+bunny at 11:51 PM PST - 3 comments
Tmobile android phone recommendations
Jumping into smartphone world for the first time.…..i) I would like advice on an android phone that works on T-mobile 4G for email/websurfing/productivity.
ii) Would also like advice on buying used phones in general. [more inside]
posted by lalochezia at 11:01 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by lalochezia at 11:01 PM PST - 7 comments
To apply as co-borrowers or not?
My girlfriend and I are trying to get a home loan together. She has good credit, mine is apparently less than good (we were already denied by one lender). Is it possible to apply for loans using only her name, but still include the income I would contribute? Is this a terrible idea?
translating a German book
I would like to have a book (in German, about 157 pp), translated for me. How much is a fair price to ask? [more inside]
Help me figure out why some find me arrogant.
Help me figure out why some find me arrogant. [more inside]
Car that can carry a bike
I want a car where I can throw my bicycle in the back without taking it apart, and that has 4WD and higher than average clearance. What car satisfying these criteria has the lowest operating cost? (fuel + maintenance) [more inside]
...Why am I so antisocial?
Is it wrong for me to not want any friends, or will it destroy me in the long run? [more inside]
posted by orchidgenes at 10:29 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by orchidgenes at 10:29 PM PST - 21 comments
The economics of small manicure/pedicure spas in NYC
What are the economics of the tons of small manicure/pedicure spas and their employees in Manhattan? There are multiple places on many blocks, and when I pass them there always seems to be at least a dozen technicians in each, most of whom are just waiting for the next customer. [more inside]
Help me find great jeans!
Seriously, how should I be wearing jeans? [more inside]
posted by carmenghia at 8:35 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by carmenghia at 8:35 PM PST - 26 comments
Help me find earrings: 12g silver hoops
I need simple, elegant silver hoop earrings. Complication: 12 gauge. [more inside]
posted by dizziest at 7:14 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by dizziest at 7:14 PM PST - 6 comments
How to dress after weight gain?
How do I dress for work and fun when weight gain has made me unfamiliar with my body? [more inside]
posted by none of these will bring disaster at 7:09 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by none of these will bring disaster at 7:09 PM PST - 23 comments
The laws of thermodynamics are against me.
How do I keep my glasses from fogging up while skiing? Just got back into (downhill) skiing but I wear glasses now, and peering through the fog that forms on them when I'm wearing goggles is making me crazy, plus I can't see things like icy spots or fallen snowboarders. Are there some sort of secret techniques for preventing this?
Epson projector w/Ubuntu
Epson EX7200 projector + Ubuntu 12.04 - help me make these two play together. [more inside]
posted by ryanshepard at 6:56 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by ryanshepard at 6:56 PM PST - 6 comments
Why are my headphones not playing vocals?
I have a pair of Monster Inspiration. I'm trying to play Madness by Muse but if I plug the headphones completely into the iPod or computer, I can't hear the vocal parts at all. If the jack isn't completely in, then I can hear it perfectly. Why is this happening?? [more inside]
posted by cyml at 6:55 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by cyml at 6:55 PM PST - 5 comments
Where can we play slots in our swimsuits?
What magical tropical paradise with beaches and casinos should we take my mom to, within a 4-hour flight of Chicago, for her birthday? Bonus points for a destination with cultural activities for a non-gambler non-sun worshiper. [more inside]
posted by Bunglegirl at 6:47 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Bunglegirl at 6:47 PM PST - 6 comments
Post-up NYC Bar with Bags
This is very specific NYC filter: What not-too-crowded-but-not-dead bar to hang between 5pm-7pm tomorrow in NYC? Should be in Tribeca, near Penn Station OR along the 1/2 subway line. [more inside]
posted by sandmanwv at 6:44 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by sandmanwv at 6:44 PM PST - 5 comments
Danger, Will Robinson
I feel like I have what others would consider "natural gifts," and that I may be in the process of squandering them. Help me stay/get on track. [more inside]
Pay me back ... or pay me not?
Health Savings Account filter: Should I reimburse myself before year-end? [more inside]
Flor de Mal question
Bad Dental Crown?
Did I get a bad crown? [more inside]
Music theorists: What makes this song so compelling?
Other party wants to give me check instead of filing insurance, is this kosher?
Person bumped into me in parking lot, wants to give me check instead of filing insurance, is this kosher? [more inside]
posted by Mr. Gunn at 5:12 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by Mr. Gunn at 5:12 PM PST - 20 comments
I once knew a dumb comedy song with these two interesting properties....
I once knew a dumb comedy song with these two interesting properties.... [more inside]
posted by and so but then, we at 5:04 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by and so but then, we at 5:04 PM PST - 10 comments
Help me stop waffling about my continuing education in Software Development
In the field of software development, is it better to have 5+ years experience or a Bachelor's Degree? (snowflake) [more inside]
How can I ethically get rid of these clothes?
I want to give away clothes! But how can I do so ethically? [more inside]
posted by quadrilaterals at 5:00 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by quadrilaterals at 5:00 PM PST - 26 comments
It's all about the horseradish
Please share your wisdom on cooking for a crowd. [more inside]
posted by Cuke at 4:35 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by Cuke at 4:35 PM PST - 16 comments
Help me find this bluegrass/country song about missing home and missing someone!
Namethatsongfilter: Last winter/spring, I heard a bluegrass/country song on the radio. It was about coming home to a loved one. What was it? [more inside]
Sell my gold coin on eBay or to a coin dealer?
Coin dealer or eBay to sell a 1 oz. Canadian Maple Leaf gold bullion coin? eBay seller fees are $62.50 for the first $1,000 + 2% of the remaining balance over $1,000.
posted by Bushmiller at 4:19 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Bushmiller at 4:19 PM PST - 8 comments
Help me fake it until I make it.
I want to be better, faster, smarter and stronger, but I'm behind the eight ball. Help? [more inside]
Campervan Cool on the Cheap
Show me pictures and tell me things about really cool DIY camper van fit-outs. What does your dream hippy travel van look like? [more inside]
posted by Kerasia at 3:23 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Kerasia at 3:23 PM PST - 9 comments
Why are people taking pictures of our house?
People keep stopping and taking pictures of my house. The previous owner was in a lot of debt and I'm wondering if we should be worried. [more inside]
What should I wear with this? Part VIII: Bridal Edition
Mefi fashionistas: Help me jazz up my 60s wedding dress with just the right accessories! Pics inside... [more inside]
posted by sundaydriver at 3:12 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by sundaydriver at 3:12 PM PST - 17 comments
Should I raid my 401K to pay my credit cards off?
Can someone talk me out of raiding my 401K to pay off an exorbitant level of credit card debt? [more inside]
Getting Fun Things Done
How can I make my downtime more productive and fulfilling? [more inside]
Google in the enterprise?
Is there a way to define a group of people on which to grant a permission within Google Apps for Domains? [more inside]
Babywearing and breastfeeding.
Which wrap or sling is best for hands-free newborn breastfeeding? [more inside]
posted by that's how you get ants at 1:42 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by that's how you get ants at 1:42 PM PST - 14 comments
Should I pursue a casual FWB relationship with this narcissistic but very intellectually interesting and sexy jerk?
Should I pursue a casual FWB relationship with this narcissistic but very intellectually interesting and sexy jerk? [more inside]
Help us find the home theater system of our modest dreams.
Can you help me find a home theater or speaker system that meets my needs? Things seem to have changed since I last looked a decade or two ago. [more inside]
posted by procrastination at 12:18 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by procrastination at 12:18 PM PST - 15 comments
Do I need to tell the hiring manager that I'm NOT pregnant?
This fall, when I was unemployed and job hunting, I discovered I was pregnant, kind of like this person: http://ask.metafilter.com/207069/Should-I-reveal-my-pregnancy-in-job-interviews. I did not mention this during interviews, but when I got an offer, I brought it up with the hiring manager as part of my negotiation. I was very pleased that it did not seem like a liability, and he promised I'd be made eligible for their paid maternity leave even though I would have only been there about six months. He also said he'd leave it up to me to tell my boss and team with at least 4 months advance notice. [more inside]
This is 35.6
I officially entered my mid-30s in 2012...a year in which I got my BA and have continued to maintain my mental health. Though I feel good about my accomplishments this year, I am at an impasse. Please help! [more inside]
posted by pxe2000 at 11:42 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by pxe2000 at 11:42 AM PST - 7 comments
If they numbers are so different now, why can I still see?
Does this eye glasses prescription look right? Significant difference between my old prescription, which I'm still using and work fine, and my new prescription - including a switch from - to + on some numbers. Specifics are inside. [more inside]
posted by Arbac at 11:21 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by Arbac at 11:21 AM PST - 13 comments
Cloud-based alternatives to NotePad++?
NotePad++, but in the cloud? I have the app I like, but I want it everywhere at once. [more inside]
Should I join a professional society for research administration?
Should I join a professional society for research administration? I oversee a social science research center at a prestigious Midwestern university. We're funded through a NIH P01. I started at this institution as an editorial type about 5 years ago, and thanks to some fortunate coincidences and active campaigning on my part, I now supervise the day-to-day operations of a staff of about 15. Along with other duties, I am responsible for many of the administrative aspects of active and prospective grants (overseeing ledgers, creating budgets, preparing progress reports, etc.) My title is "associate director," but I think the generic term for what I do is "research administrator." [more inside]
How to motivate immigrant in-laws?
How do we help our non-English-speaking immigrant in-laws adapt to the United States, especially when their notions of respectability and gender roles seem to be holding them back? Details inside. [more inside]
posted by Clambone at 10:56 AM PST - 30 comments
posted by Clambone at 10:56 AM PST - 30 comments
An impromptu English road trip
Driving north from Bath - what should we see? [more inside]
Cheapest possible automobile
The cheapest car, period. Don't care about safety, looks, frills, country of origin, or anything else except as to how it relates to cost. [more inside]
posted by Etrigan at 10:25 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by Etrigan at 10:25 AM PST - 20 comments
dad loved you best
How did you decide when and if to have a second baby? [more inside]
My boyfriends borderline ex-wife is making me borderline crazy!
How should I address the fact that my boyfriend's unstable ex-wife continues to inappropriately contact him and his family? [more inside]
"We show why you aren't qualified to decide"
Looking for a great blog post from many years ago (I think by Julian Sanchez?), about a hypothetical news organization presenting information about why the viewer isn't well-informed enough to make a decision on a specific topic. [more inside]
posted by doteatop at 9:43 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by doteatop at 9:43 AM PST - 2 comments
Help me find my long lost book.
Finding a long lost book with a grey cover and very sparse details. [more inside]
Table. Keyboard Tray. Ergonomic.
I'm looking for a sturdy table. Rectangular. Plain. About 28" high or so. Maybe something that folds up, or with legs that unscrew. And I'm looking for a sturdy height- and tilt-adjustable keyboard tray, wide enough to fit a mouse. Cheap. Simple. Together or separate. Got any advice? [more inside]
posted by Violet Blue at 9:41 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by Violet Blue at 9:41 AM PST - 4 comments
Suspending employee access to email account
What are the laws and or regulations about "possession" of employee/company email after an employee is terminated? [more inside]
XBMCbuntu: How can I troubleshoot HDMI audio issues when I can't hear the speakers?
XBMCbuntu: How can I troubleshoot HDMI audio issues when I can't hear the speakers? [more inside]
Does anyone own a Thermomix? Do you like it? Pros and cons, please
Does anyone own a Thermomix? How do you like it? Pros and cons, please. [more inside]
posted by ragtimepiano at 9:21 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by ragtimepiano at 9:21 AM PST - 5 comments
How to fix lowercase to small caps/conversion issues in Microsoft Word 2007 for certain unicode characters with diacritics?
I have a text (MS Word 2007) that cites Vietnamese authors whose names are written in latin script with diacritics, stored in Zotero in lowercase (with the initial in uppercase). When using a citation style (for footnotes and bibliography) with small caps/uppercase for the names, Word keeps some characters in lowercase: "Dương Thiệu Tống" shows up as "DƯƠNG THIệU TốNG" instead of "DƯƠNG THIỆU TỐNG". How to fix this? [more inside]
posted by elgilito at 9:02 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by elgilito at 9:02 AM PST - 2 comments
Maybe we're just not meant to eat python
How should I cook python? [more inside]
The "Drag List" for my kids
I dragged my kids (ages 13, 11, 9) to see Les Miserables. They loved it. What other works should Mean Dad "drag" them to enjoy so that they become well-rounded adults with perspective and taste when it comes to media choices? [more inside]
iTunes and Media Monkey/SAM Are Contradicting Each Other
iTunes Filter. 1. Why would the information for a song (e.g. artist name, song name) be displayed properly in iTunes but in Media Monkey/SAM the artist name is missing and the song name is listed with a number in front of it? 2. Also in Media Monkey/SAM, there are many duplicates of songs that aren't duplicated in iTunes (and these will have the artist name and the song name listed properly). Please note that this is not the case with all my songs (over 21,000), but enough of them (maybe 2,000--3,000) that it does pose a problem when I'm DJing or organising my music. Plus, y'know, I have a tidy mind and this is bugging me.
posted by Amy NM at 7:37 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by Amy NM at 7:37 AM PST - 3 comments
I don't want to watch my fingers anymore
Based on this thread, touch typing has changed people's lives. I have been watching my fingers type for more than forty years, so I may not be able to make the change, but I'm willing to put forth a good effort. What software-based training program is likely to be effective to help an adult fast finger-typist become a fast(er?) touch typist?
Create Youtube playlist from list of links
I want to create Youtube playlists based on lists of Youtube URLs. How? [more inside]
posted by dirtdirt at 6:55 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by dirtdirt at 6:55 AM PST - 6 comments
What is the biggest box I can fit into a USPS drop box?
What are the maximum dimensions (in each direction) of a box that will fit in a standard USPS blue drop box of the sort that you find on a city street corner? [more inside]
posted by enn at 6:49 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by enn at 6:49 AM PST - 12 comments
How should Les Miserables sound?
What kind of sound does (or should) the film Les Miserables have? [more inside]
If you were gay / That'd be okay / I mean 'cause hey, / I'd like you anyway... but what if I'm not?
So apparently my close friends and relatives have decided that I, an early-twenties female, am Really Damn Gay. I myself am not so sure, and seek your advice on dealing with their well-intentioned but perhaps slightly misplaced support. [more inside]
fix a broken champagne flute
Is it possible to fix a champagne flute that just has one clean break? [more inside]
Is the bookbook for me?
Does anyone have experience with the bookbook iPad cover? I desire something both beautiful and durable. [more inside]
Help us get this food budget under control.
Our eating out spending is out of control. We obviously have a problem with planning and making meals at home. What have you done that's helped you? [more inside]
posted by third word on a random page at 1:34 AM PST - 66 comments
posted by third word on a random page at 1:34 AM PST - 66 comments
Affordable bedroom-quiet mini-fridge with a freezer?
I have an old hand-me-down mini-fridge in my bedroom that I use to store cold water and medications. Husband for Christmas thoughtfully bought me a new one with a freezer compartment so that I could keep ice packs up in our bedroom as well, yay! We plugged it in Christmas afternoon and disaster: new one is SO LOUD! Let it settle through the day, but both had awful trouble getting to sleep, and he ended up getting up in the middle of the night and just unplugging it because it kept on cycling in a frequent pattern that he couldn't handle. Looking for recommendations because it turns out that every fridge for sale on the internet has least one review saying it's WHISPER SILENT and another saying it's THE LOUDEST EVER. [more inside]
because we R who we R
London-club-night-filter: recommendations for nights out in London that will play us some essential soundz of NOW? [more inside]
December 26
help me make a party a little fun at least
I'm throwing a (potentially awkward) party for about 20 people in my apartment. Mostly couples. Need advice. [more inside]
Is there a cross platform cloud stored photo management application?
Is there a cross-platform cloud-stored photo management/editing application? [more inside]
What software can make this scatterplot?
What software is used to make a scatterplot like this? [more inside]
posted by razzbaronz at 10:22 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by razzbaronz at 10:22 PM PST - 14 comments
I need a real diagnosis on top of my self diagnosis
I suspect I have a food allergy and would like confirmation from a non-woo medical practitioner. Who is this practitioner? [more inside]
How safe is food in the vicinity after a Teflon fire?
When you burn a Teflon pan, is it safe to eat the food in the kitchen? Should I reconsider Teflon all together? [more inside]
urban design in texas
Cool parks, public spaces and green/urban design in Austin, TX? Houston, TX? [more inside]
Did I doom my graduate school application by mentioning my illness?
I need reassurance about incoming graduate application admissions decisions, whether positive or negative. I had a period of academic and job under-performance due to struggles with mental illness and on advice from friends mentioned this in my personal statements. I am now reading on numerous websites I should not have mentioned mental illness at all. Did I doom my application? [more inside]
When you say "you and the guys", you mean the internet, don't you?
Please help me create an "Essentials of Doctor Who" playlist, to catch someone up on the show since the reboot. [more inside]
R is for... really cool gift that begins with R?
I need to buy a few small gifts that begin with the letter R for a family gift exchange. My budget is $20, the potential recipients range from an 18 year old college freshman to a 70 year old. [more inside]
posted by booksherpa at 9:18 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by booksherpa at 9:18 PM PST - 18 comments
Feelings are stupid.
How do you take care of a sick significant other without feeling resentful? [more inside]
Name that book
Asking for a friend: Name that book ... SF [more inside]
Help on moving from MS Office Pro 2000 to 2010?
Advice for help on moving from MS Office Pro 2000 to 2010? [more inside]
Getting others to respect your boundaries/respect you?
Getting others to respect your boundaries/treat you with respect? [more inside]
Printer sharing XP and Windows 8
Windows networking woes. Windows 8 laptop will not install the drivers for an HP printer that is attached to an XP desktop. Help! [more inside]
Mad skillz
I want suggestions for new skills to learn. What are the best and/or most practical skills that you have acquired in life? What did you find was worth really taking the time to master? I am equally interested in short and long term skill sets.
Best bank for travelers?
Best bank for an American traveling Northern, Eastern, and Southern Europe, as well as Russian? [more inside]
posted by fuzzysoft at 7:41 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by fuzzysoft at 7:41 PM PST - 5 comments
eating an older bird
What's the best way to cook an older chicken? Roasted? [more inside]
Best ADD apps?
I've found this thread but I'm specifically looking for the best (in your experience) apps for ADD [more inside]
Does my mom have any hearing aid options?
How can I get my mom to consider a hearing aid? And would a hearing aid even work for her? [more inside]
Internet Goodness
Besides Metafilter and reddit, what are some of the more popular news sites that university students are using these days? (sites you check almost every day)
Exercises for strength building for childbirth
I'm currently 22 weeks pregnant and am wanting to start some kind of muscle building exercise to help prepare me for (a hopefully unmedicated) childbirth. I have some health problems which place limitations on the types of exercise I can do. [more inside]
posted by pennypiper at 5:58 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by pennypiper at 5:58 PM PST - 16 comments
Using a shopping cart with WordPress.com
Need a shopping cart that will work with the free version of WordPress. [more inside]
posted by parrot_person at 5:57 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by parrot_person at 5:57 PM PST - 9 comments
Saving for retirement as a graduate student.
I am a new graduate student and was hoping to put some money into a Roth IRA to start saving for retirement, but just read that contributions must be made from earned income and now I'm not sure if that is the best plan for my circumstances. [more inside]
Is it even possible to have a "night on the town" with ~20 women without going crazy?
I'm currently a maid of honor in NYC. My bride wants to invite 24 ladies to a night on the town for her bachelorette party. Please help us not kill each other. [more inside]
Need help getting dermatologist to help with psoriasis pain
Pain from psoriasis is very bad, hydrocodone does almost nothing, and my dermatologist disavows responsibility for helping. [more inside]
Do you use Kanban for personal productivity?
Do you use Kanban as your personal productivity system? [more inside]
posted by zooropa at 5:05 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by zooropa at 5:05 PM PST - 4 comments
Teach me your peroxide hair bleach secrets!
Help me bleach my black, coarse, glossy facial (and head) hair! [more inside]
posted by windykites at 4:52 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by windykites at 4:52 PM PST - 26 comments
Help my mouth get it on
I am 24 years old and have never kissed a guy. I want to change this by my birthday 6 months from now. I have a lot of anxiety about it and am also holding onto romantic feelings for a close friend who lives far away. What's the best approach?
What does it mean to be a Commonwealth state?
Can somebody please explain to me in very basic terms (as if I were a 5 year old) the difference between a "Commonwealth state" and a state in the United States? I have Googled this question and still don't understand the difference.
How can I move / switch NYC apartment radiators?
Does anyone have experience with, or know how to, switch radiators between two different rooms in the same apartment (in NYC)? [more inside]
posted by NYC-BB at 4:13 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by NYC-BB at 4:13 PM PST - 9 comments
Facebook Astro-Turfing, Bot-Monster. Help us uncover it?
Facebook Astro-Turfing, Bot-Monster. Help us uncover it? [more inside]
posted by stewieandthedude at 3:57 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by stewieandthedude at 3:57 PM PST - 5 comments
I need to talk.
How do I get my health insurance (Kaiser in Hawaii) to give me talk therapy? [more inside]
Could these really be cold sores?
Could I really be experiencing cold sore breakouts this minor? Background info inside: [more inside]
UK-onlyRoadSafetyFilter: how do I get a pavement put in our dangerous road for my kids and others?
I want to get a couple of neighbours (directly or via the municipality) to put a pavement in the currently pretty dangerous piece of road that connects me and my kids' house to town so we can walk there safely. UK only please. [more inside]
What should I do to prepare for a road trip?
What should I do to prepare for driving from SF to NY this January? [more inside]
I like to draw. I fear I suck. Thus, paralyzed.
Creative wibble: Feel like I could do some cool stuff but crippled by insecurity and thus don't sit down and DO IT. Hope me? [more inside]
King sized wool blanket for $50 or less
My husband and I don't have very much money, but we would like to own a few (or even just one) giant (king sized) wool blankets. [more inside]
Like letting a fox watch the hen house?
Can you recommend a financial planner in DC? Also. Um. How does that work? Newlywed financial noob questions inside. [more inside]
posted by fontophilic at 2:20 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by fontophilic at 2:20 PM PST - 6 comments
How do I transform cookies into lasting Christmas tree ornaments?
How do I turn my gingerbread man cookies into long-lasting Christmas tree ornaments? [more inside]
posted by film at 2:13 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by film at 2:13 PM PST - 7 comments
Cure for latest flavor of website cruft?
Popups. They're baaaack! Half the websites out there seem to have decided (roughly all at the same time) that full width toolbars or promotional bars that rise up at screen bottom and cover up content, or slide-in promotional boxes that obtrude themselves from screen lower left or lower right or both and cover up content, are absolutely wonderful ideas. Ad-blockers don't seem to think they're ads since what they're flacking for is the same site you're already on (The VERY NEXT New York Times story you'll want to read is...) rather than something in a different domain. Is there any hope of blocking these? Thanks very much!
posted by jfuller at 1:58 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by jfuller at 1:58 PM PST - 12 comments
Help for slippery steps
Help us make these wet, slippery, wooden steps safer! [more inside]
posted by palmcorder_yajna at 1:21 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by palmcorder_yajna at 1:21 PM PST - 18 comments
I can has what kind of cheezburger!?
What exotic cheeses should we try in place of the ordinary (american, cheddar, muenster, mozzarella)? Recommendations for exotic cheese dishes also welcome! [more inside]
Please evaluate my brother-in-law's plan?
Brother-in-law wants a loan to start a home-based business. Please evaluate if his plan seems profitable? [more inside]
a car for a pie - sounds fair, right?
Non-monetary thank you gift in exchange for a free used car? [more inside]
posted by wintersonata9 at 12:27 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by wintersonata9 at 12:27 PM PST - 7 comments
How can I support my husband while he sets boundaries with his family?
How do I best support my partner when he sets boundaries with his passive-aggressive family, particularly when the boundaries are about how they've been treating me? Wall of text, with bonus holiday drama, inside! [more inside]
posted by SeedStitch at 12:17 PM PST - 43 comments
posted by SeedStitch at 12:17 PM PST - 43 comments
Weight Loss and Benchpress Plateaus: Help me burst through my stagnation! Details inside...
Weight Loss and Benchpress Plateaus: Help me burst through my stagnation! Details inside... [more inside]
posted by MMALR at 12:07 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by MMALR at 12:07 PM PST - 11 comments
(A AND NOT B) is okay for bachelor parties and weddings, right?
Bachelor party - can I invite people who aren't invited to the wedding? [more inside]
Unattended program installation options in a home context?
I'd like to automate installation of windows programs. [more inside]
Soup Without Canned Broth
Do you have any recipes for soup that don't require broth or stock? [more inside]
posted by Ery at 11:15 AM PST - 35 comments
posted by Ery at 11:15 AM PST - 35 comments
I have a cough that simply will not be suppressed. Help!
I have a cough that simply will not be suppressed. Help! [more inside]
Prince's taste, paupers finances.
I really like the fabric/material in the "Life is Good" shirts... [more inside]
What is a realistic path to becoming a published SF author?
What is a realistic path to becoming a published SF author? [more inside]
posted by deathpanels at 10:35 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by deathpanels at 10:35 AM PST - 13 comments
Monologue for a 10 year old
Monologue for a 10 year old's audition? [more inside]
Wanna beach bum it up for a month in March!
Less touristy Central American beach spot to plunk down for a month in March? Thinking Quepos, Costa Rica, got anything better? [more inside]
How to transfer pics
How do I copy photos efficiently to my computer? [more inside]
Help us make the best of the Amalfi Coast.
Traveling to the Amalfi Coast in Italy in March with my girlfriend and her family (6 total people). Need some help. [more inside]
Help me name my new multi-app
Help me name my new product, which combines the functionality of popular existing apps, but is specialized with high-security features. [more inside]
posted by bfu at 9:08 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by bfu at 9:08 AM PST - 21 comments
Making my dog happy on a rainy day?
How do I keep my puppy entertained on a rainy day? My 6&1/2 old puppy (see this previous post) has turned out to be ... rather interesting. She is not particularly high-energy and doesn't seem to take much joy in long walks. She is, however, really interested in romping and socializing with other dogs. [more inside]
posted by echolalia67 at 8:48 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by echolalia67 at 8:48 AM PST - 15 comments
Museums on the edge of insanity and brilliance.
Some of my favorite places on Earth are the House on the Rock, the Museum of Jurassic Technology and the Mütter Museum. Not only do these places have a massive bevy of bewildering curiosities, they are also rich in depth and full of small, standalone stories. Each require many, many hours to appreciate fully. What other unconventional places in the world feature an equivalent mix of amazement, craziness and depth?
Sneakin' around on the PS3
What PS3 games would you recommend for sneakin' around and quietly killing bad guys? Loved Batman: Arkham Asylum. [more inside]
posted by wolfnote at 8:39 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by wolfnote at 8:39 AM PST - 21 comments
Are my concerns valid/ Should I just ask him out?
I want to ask a guy out. I have some concerns and am wondering if I shouldn't. Please give me your advice. [more inside]
Please help me not burn down my new apartment in Singapore
Who makes reliable, well manufactured step down transformers? [more inside]
posted by zennoshinjou at 7:51 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by zennoshinjou at 7:51 AM PST - 8 comments
Software to find resale values of music CDs
I want to help a relative sell a collection of CDs. Is there any software that takes UPCs or other identifying information and automatically checks Amazon, Spun.com, eBay, etc., for current resale prices?
posted by espertus at 7:43 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by espertus at 7:43 AM PST - 9 comments
Noise reduction for a concrete box
Hometheaterfilter: How much soundproofing do I need to do in a concrete box? [more inside]
posted by bfranklin at 7:40 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by bfranklin at 7:40 AM PST - 8 comments
How to restore a beautiful but corroded silver plated thing?
What can I do to restore a beautiful but heavily damaged (rusted, corroded, tarnished) set of silver-plated silverware found on the street? [more inside]
posted by cinoyter at 7:26 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by cinoyter at 7:26 AM PST - 8 comments
Can I just pay someone to fix my credit?
My credit is kind of a mess, but I have a good income and no real debt -- can I just pay someone to fix it for me? [more inside]
Drugs make my bipolar mom a shell of herself. She says it's worth it.
Extremely medicated mom: My mom has struggled with intense bipolar disorder for most of her life. She attempted suicide twice and has been hospitalized 3 times. For the past 3 years or so, medication has stabilized her moods, but at what appears to me to be a heavy cost. She's dulled and flattened to the point that she seems like only a small fraction of the person she was. It's hard for me to see her this way, but I don't know what I can do. [more inside]
Safety issues in Quito, Ecuador
My son is applying to a Junior Semester Abroad program in Ecuador for next fall semester. I am reading that Quito has become more dangerous than it was when we went there on a family vacation 6 years ago, and I am nervous for his safety. I'm looking for first-hand information and advice about how to stay as safe as possible. [more inside]
posted by DMelanogaster at 5:59 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by DMelanogaster at 5:59 AM PST - 4 comments
Removable wallpaper to cover hideous apartment detail.
What do I need to know about using removable wallpaper? [more inside]
Modern jazz recordings reference?
Which book should I buy to replace the (non-existent) 10th edition of "The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings"? [more inside]
Is it worth it to live in a city with too many bad memories?
Is it worth it to live in a city with too many bad memories? I love Los Angeles, but I feel that pieces of my heart are scattered all over it. [more inside]
posted by Cybria at 2:56 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by Cybria at 2:56 AM PST - 15 comments
Help me get back into computer games!
Computer games advice please! I want to get back into playing computer games after a long hiatus (since the mid 90s!!) so I need your advice.
If I buy game CDs on Ebay/Amazon or the like, how do I tell if they are legit or bootleg copies? I want to stay away from shady business!
Why are sites like Steam and Good Old Games so cheap? Are they scams? What does a subscription service actually mean?
Slow cooker too slow?
Just acquired a slow-cooker, it doesn't behave how I imagined it would. Are my expectations misguided or did I get a dud...? [more inside]
posted by beccyjoe at 1:25 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by beccyjoe at 1:25 AM PST - 17 comments
Need to find a store in the US to buy a netbook.
Where is the best brick and mortar store to buy a Windows netbook in the US? [more inside]
Can I change my Janome to sew super thick fabrics?
New Sewing Machine Question! I got a new sewing machine for Christmas, a Janome Magnolia 7318, and I love it. My only snag so far is how to sew thick fabrics. I want to sew thick fleeces for stuff for my dogs and the layers are too thick to fit under the stock foot. Is there a different shank I can buy (not sure if that is the right word) that is higher? I tried to google it but no luck.
posted by dottiechang at 12:34 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by dottiechang at 12:34 AM PST - 5 comments
VADO HD Battery - Help Needed Please
Where can I find a replacement generic battery for VADO HD? [more inside]
December 25
Help me find a Christmas song that sounded like the A-Team!
Help me find a Christmas song that sounded like the A-Team! [more inside]
posted by markblasco at 11:33 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by markblasco at 11:33 PM PST - 7 comments
Save my feet!
The arches of my feet hurt quite a bit during my spin classes. What can I do to alleviate the pain? [more inside]
Why do so many cop shows feature footage from Ohio?
Why do so many cop shows feature footage from Ohio? [more inside]
Silent Night...
I'm trying to find a watch that does not beep when I press the button to illuminate the watch face. I also need it to have an alarm and to be somewhat water resistant (suitable for jogging/hiking in the rain). It would be awesome if this watch cost less than $50. Any suggestions?
posted by wearyaswater at 10:45 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by wearyaswater at 10:45 PM PST - 8 comments
Keeping up with mens fashions
How can I stay current on fashions for men? [more inside]
posted by chundo at 10:36 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by chundo at 10:36 PM PST - 9 comments
Screwing the environment and shutting down science - what's in it for Harper?
Canadian politics question. Screwing the environment and shutting down science - what's in it for Harper? [more inside]
posted by Meatbomb at 8:45 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Meatbomb at 8:45 PM PST - 10 comments
Sparky's visor, what kind of sunglasses?
Concerning Tom Tomorrow's Sparky the Wonder Penguin, in This Modern World -- what kind of sunglasses does he wear? [more inside]
How best to communicate with doctors?
How do you advocate for the best care from three states away? [more inside]
how to slow things down without killing the spark?
An unexpected hookup with a coworker crush at a Christmas party has opened up the possibility of a new, exciting relationship. How do I slow things down to a comfortable pace? [more inside]
Men’s fashion book from the 70’s
A couple of years ago I read about a book of contemporary men’s fashion from the 70’s. It is considered a classic by some and I believe fetches a fair price. It featured a lot of mixing of styles.
Any idea what this might be?
Is my fridge broken or is it just me?
Is my fridge broken or is it just me? [more inside]
Winter blues
I get extremely depressed (sometimes to the point of suicidal ideation) on my month long winter break from college. Help me help myself prevent that from happening this year. [more inside]
posted by Hey Judas! at 7:20 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by Hey Judas! at 7:20 PM PST - 18 comments
Lactawesome
What is the most potent-per-dose lactase supplement (e.g. Lactaid) on the American market? [more inside]
My big girl panties are pinching
I should have gone the no-contact route a coupe of years ago when he told me that he only saw me as a friend, but I struggled through and we got back to good friend status. Recently the old feelings have resurfaced. Do I have to "use my words" again or is it okay to do a slow fade? [more inside]
posted by Neneh at 6:56 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by Neneh at 6:56 PM PST - 12 comments
Nexus 7 Apps
What are your must have free or low cost apps for the Nexus 7?
Acid reflex can't swallow
Acid reflex can't swallow anything. YANMD but maybe you can help me in a pinch. [more inside]
Aggregated top albums of 2012?
There are lots of Top n Albums/Songs of 2012 lists all over the internet, but is anyone aggregating them to figure out what the overall internet consensus of top albums/songs of the year is? That is, is there a fivethirtyeight for music?
posted by capricorn at 5:57 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by capricorn at 5:57 PM PST - 6 comments
Parlez vous éducation?
I am in Seattle. I'd like to learn French, to the point where I could (in 6 months, say) carry on a rough conversation with someone in Québec or France. I have knowledge of a few words but would essentially be starting from scratch. With which group/center/school should I take classes, but most importantly: why? (In other words, what would make that class better than those offered through alternatives?)
posted by Blazecock Pileon at 5:53 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Blazecock Pileon at 5:53 PM PST - 10 comments
Water Alarm System For Crawlspace
I'm looking for a water detection system with a wireless alarm. [more inside]
What do you put on vulvar abrasions to help them heal?
Embarrassing Injury Filter: I managed to scrape my vulva on a rough surface today. Now I have these little paper cut type abrasions on the very softest parts but I can't really see them and I don't know what to put on them so they heal up properly. Can I put Neosporin on them? I'm worried that if I'm not careful any ointment I use will spawn a YI or something. :( My gyno won't be open till after the New Year otherwise I'd call and ask her.
A work in progress...
Am creating a wordpress-powered site on my .com domain. It's far from being finished and looks pretty crappy right now. How can I make a "site coming soon" splash page without uninstalling wordpress from my page and starting all over again? [more inside]
posted by Miss T.Horn at 3:55 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Miss T.Horn at 3:55 PM PST - 5 comments
If we could harness fan-boy angst!
Help me find a video explaining who's who and what's what in the development of the Fallout franchise, particularly Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas. [more inside]
Graphics Problem with Macbook Pro/Ubuntu
I recently set up my old late-2007 Macbook Pro to dual boot OS X and Ubuntu. I'm very new to Ubuntu, and while mucking around I think I seriously screwed something up with my graphics card. Is there any way to fix it? Despite the problems these older Macbook Pros have with graphics cards, I am almost certain it is not hardware-related. [more inside]
Dinner for 6 - desperately need inspiration
Inspiration has left the building. I'm making dinner for six Thursday (including two kids) and I'm completely out of ideas. [more inside]
posted by Space Kitty at 1:52 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by Space Kitty at 1:52 PM PST - 17 comments
As you walk on by, will you answer my question?
Settle a Christmas debate: Could Brian from the Breakfast Club really have committed suicide with a flare gun? [more inside]
posted by anthropomorphic at 1:18 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by anthropomorphic at 1:18 PM PST - 5 comments
Should I bring up this family incident from the past that still upsets me?
Should I bring up this family incident from the past that still upsets me? [more inside]
posted by sunflower16 at 1:02 PM PST - 32 comments
posted by sunflower16 at 1:02 PM PST - 32 comments
Feeling ignored by my loved ones.
How do I deal with feeling ignored? [more inside]
A fat, obsolete TV on a glass shelf?
About ten years ago, I unplugged an amost brand new TV, and just stopped watching TV entirely. Recently, I moved, and decided to dust off the TV and plug it back in. What I've learned is that there have been some changes in tv land since I've been away. [more inside]
Monophobia
How do I get over my completely insane (and crippling) fear of spending time alone. [more inside]
What's the 411 on 50-03?
What does "50-03 was an inside job" mean? I saw this bumper sticker on a lightpost in Cambridge, Mass., above a "9/11 was an inside job" sticker. Google turns up nothing but that uninformative post from 2011.
posted by Jasper Fnorde at 12:10 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Jasper Fnorde at 12:10 PM PST - 4 comments
Southwest Christmas jazz?
I just heard a recognizable piece of music at a Christmas event, but can't name it. [more inside]
Help my sister identify this outtake or live skit.
Help my sister identify this outtake or live skit. As my sister describes the scene, there's a man eating a sandwich and the sound effects keep getting out of synch. Eventually he turns to the camera/audience and says something along the lines of "You know, I have to eat this whole sandwich." [more inside]
posted by ErWenn at 11:31 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by ErWenn at 11:31 AM PST - 3 comments
A long shot for a long shot?
Can I use my espresso maker without a metal filter? [more inside]
Fantastic! Now ... how to hang it
Calling all handymen and women, artists and other problem solvers; how to hang totally awesome (but heavy) acrylic painting my boyfriend made me for Christmas [more inside]
Is the flu shot at all effective after one week?
I'm travelling up and down the northeast US starting next Sunday. The first person I'm going to see has told me she's coming down with the flu. If I get a flu shot now (or I guess tomorrow since it's Christmas) will it do me any good?
posted by Busoni at 10:39 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by Busoni at 10:39 AM PST - 18 comments
I AM NOT YOUR OWL
I am tired of being the owl for my friends and family. How do I get them to talk to *each other* instead of *me*? [more inside]
Why does my central heater smell of urine?
Whenever our high-efficiency heater runs, I smell urine. Why would that be? [more inside]
Why does my grandmother treat me like a child? What do I have to do to be seen as an adult?
I'm 30 years old. I recently moved to the complete opposite coast of the country and have been living on my own successfully. [more inside]
Help me play tourist in NYC
Assume for a moment that you're a five year old boy. What kind of tourist tchotchke from New York City would you want? [more inside]
Christmas Breakfast Emergency!
Can I Eat This Filter - Christmas Breakfast Emergency Edition: Last night I made a breakfast casserole that was supposed to cook overnight in the crock pot. I set it on low but forgot to plug it in. There's a dozen eggs in it. If I cook it this morning, will it poison us all?
posted by dchrssyr at 8:35 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by dchrssyr at 8:35 AM PST - 11 comments
I chronically lie to people and have for a long time. How can I possibly stop?
I chronically lie to people and have for a long time. How can I possibly stop? [more inside]
How to get over a relationship that just couldn't be?
How to get over a relationship that just couldn't be? [more inside]
December 24
late 70s recording of maggie and milly and molly and may
Looking for a children's musical tape from the 70s or 80s that had a song of the e.e. cummings poem "maggie and milly and molly and may". It was probably a man singing, possibly with some children in a chorus. [more inside]
Quarantined for clostridium difficile
I live with someone who was just put on a six-month home quarantine for clostridium difficile. I have advanced heart disease including multiple heart attacks, stents, open-heart operations and a couple mini-strokes. The infected person is also on lactulose due to a severe intestinal problem and must wear diapers at all times. Further, she is an alcoholic who has started drinking heavily in the last two weeks, and she is tracking feces all over the house. [more inside]
posted by Ardiril at 10:47 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by Ardiril at 10:47 PM PST - 26 comments
what is that indie song about turning into a wolf?
Name that song: I have a very vague memory of an "indie" song I heard last year but can't recall the name or artist or tune. The lyrics may have had something to do with turning into a wolf or running with a wolf, or something... [more inside]
posted by dahliachewswell at 10:40 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by dahliachewswell at 10:40 PM PST - 14 comments
Cutest animal in the world!
How do you say "slow loris" in Indonesian?
She doesn't want help, but I want to help her.
How to convince someone who may be schizophrenic to seek help? [more inside]
Good online forums for discussing complicated feelings and comforting others?
Are there any particularly good, well-moderated private online communities out there for discussing personal and medical concerns in a safe space? [more inside]
Feed the Jews
What is the best place to eat Chinese food for lunch tomorrow (Christmas) in Seattle? [more inside]
I wish I had double ovens, but alas...
YouAreNotMyChef question: Two dishes, one oven. I'm braising Ina Garten's Four Hour Leg of Lamb tomorrow and making her French flageolet beans. I have one oven (I can turn on convection if necessary) and there are two cooking temps. Can you help me with the math? [more inside]
2 Pi in the service of the King
Looking for suggestions regarding old books (Napoleonic era) on the subject of navigation and/or trigonometry [more inside]
posted by honestcoyote at 8:28 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by honestcoyote at 8:28 PM PST - 5 comments
On top of the world!
Ways to replicate the feeling of being drunk. [more inside]
What is the name of this children's book?
What is this children's book (and its sequel, if I recall correctly?) A girl takes an elevator in an old house/building to a floor that opens up several generations ago. She meets children from the past there. There is a scene where the narrator finds an old photograph and sees the girl in it. In this book, or possibly its sequel, there is some going back and forth in time to find buried treasure at the house in modern times. I don't remember the reading level but it may be considered a children's book or YA book. It was probably written sometime between 1960 and 1980, and I think I read it in the early 1990s.
posted by michaelh at 6:49 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by michaelh at 6:49 PM PST - 3 comments
Backup texts to computer
How do I get my text messages off my phone? [more inside]
Optimal prime rib temperature scheme
Christmas Eve rib roast question #2. Hot sear? Steady 350 degrees? Somewhere in between? [more inside]
Is there anything I should do?
Trying to be rational here. Is it possible that I might be targeted by a group of people? [more inside]
posted by antgly at 5:18 PM PST - 39 comments
posted by antgly at 5:18 PM PST - 39 comments
Help Me Deal With These Persistent Pimples!
All Metafites Who Have Battled Mild/Moderate Yet Persistent Acne: What has actually helped you? In terms of diet, products, medication, or anything else? What about for the post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (dark marks) that remain? I prefer natural remedies, but any anecdotal suggestions/advice is very appreciated. [more inside]
posted by rhythm_queen at 3:30 PM PST - 45 comments
posted by rhythm_queen at 3:30 PM PST - 45 comments
But how did you see me there? I was invisible!
Is there any way to 1) have an Android phone that is always on and connected with your gmail account and 2) be invisible in gchat at the same time? [more inside]
Win 7/ Thinkpad X1 Unexpected Shutdown
Win7/ Thinkpad X1 problem driving me crazy - at some random time in sleep mode, my Thinkpad will reboot and give a "Windows has recovered from an unexpected shutdown" message when it's back up. The Reliability Monitor returns that this has happened 7 times so far this month. I'd be grateful for any assistance in troubleshooting - a few additional details inside. [more inside]
If Logitech can do it, so can I. Right?
I can't seem to make the buttons on my mouse do what I want. And I know damn well that it's possible. [more inside]
What type of audio connectors are these?
Fish dish
Need suggestions for seafood entrees that will hold up well (not get rubbery or slimy or unsafe) for a couple of hours on a buffet table. Soups/stews OK--we'll have access to a crock pot.
posted by elizeh at 1:03 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by elizeh at 1:03 PM PST - 12 comments
How to work around $20/day hotel Internet in Central London
My friend is headed to London for eight nights and the hotel he is staying at has Internet for $20 a day. Is there a way around that? Is there a cheap "Mi-Fi" type 3g/wifi device available without a plan, or other tricks to leverage prepaid 3g for his and his wife's laptops? Just a 3g sim isn't enough as they will really need laptop wifi access.
posted by carlodio at 12:33 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by carlodio at 12:33 PM PST - 9 comments
Has anyone ever written to your senator or district representative?
Has anyone ever written to your senator or district representative? How long did it take them to respond? [more inside]
Kanji Now!
A friend wants an iPad app to help learn Kanji, there appear to be many and was wondering if anyone has a recommendation?
thanks and happy holidays!
What is intimacy?
How does emotional intimacy work in your marriage/LTR? [more inside]
What Do You Give New Parents?
Parents of Metafilter: What the best gift you can give new parents? Everyone has suggestions for the baby but what about the parents? What are the things you wished you had/realized you couldn't live without when dealing with your first kid? How could someone have made your life easier despite being on the other side of the planet? [more inside]
E-readers and tablets and smartphones oh my.
I can't decide if a tablet or an e-reader AND a new phone* is more suitable for my purposes. I don't know much about either market which is why I come to you guys for advice. [more inside]
Where can I find number estimation quiz questions?
I want to do a quiz that encourages having a guess above getting the exact right answer. What I'm looking for is a collection of questions and answers where the answer is some estimable number. [more inside]
posted by PJMcPrettypants at 10:58 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by PJMcPrettypants at 10:58 AM PST - 7 comments
GET THEE TO SUNSHINE NOW.
What should I expect flying with a young child (8) from Seatac on Christmas morning? [more inside]
Step 1: Insert Tab A into Slot B. Step 2: Don't die.
What is a good source of Android games and app reviews?
Getting a Nexus 7 tomorrow. I need good review sources for Android app reviews: both games and utilities. [more inside]
posted by One Hand Slowclapping at 9:30 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by One Hand Slowclapping at 9:30 AM PST - 5 comments
Is SoundCloud a good gift for a new electronic musician?
Is there a better gift in the $40 range for a budding dubstep/electro musician (in his 60s) seeking to get the word out than SoundCloud Premium? [more inside]
Fan fun
How do I, using common household tools and objects, determine the (variable) RPM of a fan? [more inside]
Reading Aloud Allowed?
What are the legal rights and obligations of someone reading aloud in public from a published book? [more inside]
Help me be a good sober sitter!
My SO is planning on taking LSD during the extended break between Christmas and New Year's. I will be his sober sitter. How do I do that? [more inside]
What is the best "Santa Tracker" for a first gen iPad?
Help me find the best Santa Tracker [more inside]
Help me find a lens?
I'm going to take a photography class. Students need a manually adjustable (non-automatic) 35mm camera and 50mm lens. I have an Nikon N50. Is that okay? Also, what kind of lens should I get? [more inside]
posted by topoisomerase at 8:08 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by topoisomerase at 8:08 AM PST - 18 comments
You never call, you never write. And you never ring.
Sprint Android smart phone question: the phone rings for essentially all calls except those from one specific number. [more inside]
posted by sciencegeek at 7:59 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by sciencegeek at 7:59 AM PST - 3 comments
There Are Two of Them and Two of Us, so Why do we Feel Outnumbered?
Parents of Metafilter: All I want for Christmas are your tips, advice, dark humor, commiserations, stories of hope, etc. for surviving the transition from 1 to 2 children. [more inside]
posted by Leezie at 7:37 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by Leezie at 7:37 AM PST - 8 comments
Just call me "Blister Sister"
Related to this post on the blue: How do you who go bare-legged in pumps do it without turning your feet into raw hamburger? Do I need to trade in my feet for an upgrade? [more inside]
posted by Rosie M. Banks at 7:03 AM PST - 40 comments
posted by Rosie M. Banks at 7:03 AM PST - 40 comments
A Wan LAN
How can we pinpoint whether our network trouble originates with our ISP or with our router? [more inside]
posted by R2WeTwo at 6:22 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by R2WeTwo at 6:22 AM PST - 24 comments
Weird fun with kids after Xmas in St. Augustine, FL?
What are some fun off-the-beaten-path activities to do with kids (boys 12 & 9) in the Saint Augustine, FL region during the week after X-mas? The more nature or weirdness involved, the better.
USB ports failing
My Compaq Presario V2000 notebook running XP is a bit more than 5 years old, and all three of its USB ports are failing. [more inside]
John, Jim, George and Ringo!
When did Paul McCartney start going by the name Paul? Has this ever been addressed in biographies or interviews? [more inside]
posted by paleyellowwithorange at 5:56 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by paleyellowwithorange at 5:56 AM PST - 6 comments
Next up, sous vide in your hot water heater
Cooking a rib roast in wood stove? [more inside]
What did the landed gentry in Jane Austen's era do all day?
I just read Pride and Prejudice again, and once more I am struck by how empty the lives of the main characters seem. I understand the class division that set "gentlemen" land owners above those "in trade" who worked for a living but what I don't understand is how people with nothing to do passed their time. [more inside]
posted by seanmpuckett at 5:17 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by seanmpuckett at 5:17 AM PST - 24 comments
Play until your neck falls off
What are your favourite non-FPS games with local multiplayer for Xbox 360? [more inside]
Does swallowing semen break your fast, medically speaking?
A question about oral sex and taking medication. [more inside]
Current 93 - All the Pretty Little Horses
Trying to find a version of Current 93's "All the Pretty Little Horses" but with David Tibet actually singing it. [more inside]
posted by DJ Broken Record at 2:59 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by DJ Broken Record at 2:59 AM PST - 3 comments
Sync bookmarks for digital books between a Mac and an iPad?
I like reading books on my iPad, but I also like reading them on my Mac. Is it possible to sync bookmarks between the two? [more inside]
60's NYE Ball Drop
I am looking for the best quality video of a TV broadcast of the ball drop in Time Square from any time during the 1960s. [more inside]
HAHAHA remember that time when...?
How do I look out for and tell funny personal stories? [more inside]
posted by dinosaurprincess at 12:25 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by dinosaurprincess at 12:25 AM PST - 11 comments
December 23
I want a long life!!!
New Years in Berlin
Any suggestions for events or activities in Berlin between 30 December and 2 January, especially New Years Eve? I'm ideally looking for the burner, hippie, artist, rave, etc. vibe that'll appreciate laser pants, but the burner groups haven't posted anything yet.
New Zealand essentials?
So this is happening: my wife and I are taking a last-minute trip to New Zealand for the new year. We'll be away for 12/29-01/18, driving a few hours every few days, starting in Queenstown and heading north. Where should we stay? What should we see? What should we experience? [more inside]
posted by ronv at 9:03 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by ronv at 9:03 PM PST - 17 comments
Looking for an articulate explanation of literal interpretation of the bible vs. non-literal
Bible filter: Question on biblical interpretation [more inside]
How to find an affordable temporary housing in Davis CA?
How can I find an affordable temporary housing in Davis CA? [more inside]
A funeral with a crazy family estrangement scenario
How do I deal with my estranged brother at our grandmother's funeral? [more inside]
posted by Lulu's Pink Converse at 6:44 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by Lulu's Pink Converse at 6:44 PM PST - 16 comments
Help me edit the metadata in my music files
Can you recommend a good sound-file metadata editor for OS X? [more inside]
Point us towards some sweet matchy books
My sister and I like matchy books: works by a single author or in a thematic series in new, nice, editions. Preferably hardcover, preferably freshly typeset, preferably authoritative and not decorative. [more inside]
He likes me. He likes me not. Solutions?
Unrequited crush...or is it? [more inside]
Well-timed montages
From John Simpson flinching (at ~26s) to a 747 appearing out of the haze in Koyaanisqatsi: what are the most apposite and best-timed pairings of music to moving pictures? [more inside]
F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5....hey, I can see the search bar!
Why does my computer have so much trouble connecting to Amazon, and no other website? Difficulty level: reformatting the OS drive didn't work. [more inside]
What's the name of this online puzzle series?
Help me find a devilishly difficult online puzzle that I had worked on ~4 years ago. Difficultly: I remember a few of the levels and not much about the name. It's not the "Impossible Quiz" flash game. [more inside]
posted by jorlyfish at 3:32 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by jorlyfish at 3:32 PM PST - 11 comments
Birmingham on Christmas Day: options?
Birmingham, England. Christmas Day. Is *anything* open at all? [more inside]
posted by Wordshore at 3:07 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Wordshore at 3:07 PM PST - 7 comments
My mouth flows like a waterfall
YANMD, but this has been driving me crazy. My saliva tastes like metal and it is torturing me. details inside [more inside]
posted by Angel of Khaos at 3:07 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by Angel of Khaos at 3:07 PM PST - 13 comments
What is it like to live on a reservation?
Blogs or books about "expat" living on an Indian reservation? [more inside]
Seattle iPhone carrier recommendation
We want an iPhone. We want to pay as little as possible for the service and can buy the phone up front. But we don't want to sacrifice good coverage (in Seattle). Please recommend whether we should go with ATT/Verizon or one of the much cheaper alternatives (Virgin, TMobile, etc.) [more inside]
getting older, horny as ever
Horny Old Man Filter: Tips for ensuring that my straight dude's libido ages gracefully. [more inside]
posted by sureshot at 2:04 PM PST - 40 comments
posted by sureshot at 2:04 PM PST - 40 comments
Get rid of oily worms
What's the best way to get all the white and black heads out of your skin? Specifically in the nose. I always seem to have little white and black heads and I don't know how to definitively get rid of them. [more inside]
How do I feel better after all this?
How long is too long to still be upset about a break up? It's been 3 weeks for me as of today and while I'm approving a little bit, something is holding me back... [more inside]
posted by Autumn89 at 1:53 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by Autumn89 at 1:53 PM PST - 15 comments
Need a hobbyist electronics shop in Toronto
Where in Toronto can I buy small cylindrical rechargeable 3.7V Li-ion batteries like the UltraFire, hopefully at a reasonable price? (or maybe they were 3.6V, I can't recall) [more inside]
posted by PercussivePaul at 1:23 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by PercussivePaul at 1:23 PM PST - 5 comments
Calling number 9...
Ever search for evidence of absence instead of finding absence of evidence?
Is scientific research ever organized to search for evidence of absence by reversing the null hypothesis? If not, why not? [more inside]
posted by nathan v at 12:57 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by nathan v at 12:57 PM PST - 5 comments
Do I have to tell the temp agency that I am on an SSI disability?
I went to a temp agency. Their paperwork included some questions to see if an employer would qualify for a Work Opportunity Tax Credit by hiring me. I answered yes, because I have received SSI within the last 60 days. Could I have chosen not to reveal my disability status without being accused of giving false information? [more inside]
posted by aphorist at 12:43 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by aphorist at 12:43 PM PST - 4 comments
More than one color to resistor number, what to do?
Resistor color coding (the electronic color coding) has more than one color combination to resistor value. How do you know which one to use? [more inside]
I'm thirsty just writing this
Alkies of AskMe! Please recommend me a scotch, rum, bourbon or other whisk(e)y for a man who loves dark beers. [more inside]
Why do my shoulders cramp when I drink sugary alcohol?
YANAD/YANMD: Why do my shoulders get crampy when I drink sugary, alcoholic drinks? [more inside]
posted by fruitopia at 11:37 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by fruitopia at 11:37 AM PST - 17 comments
t-mobile unlocking in the uk for iphone
How can I unlock an iphone tied to t-mobile in the UK?
I have received as a Christmas present an iphone which is locked to t-mobile. I am currently on an 02 contract that ties me for a further 6 months. Clearly, I would like to use my 02 sim with this iphone, however, when I went to a shop who specialised in phone unlocking, to get it unlocked, I was told that he could not unlock it and that it would take atleast a month to get t-mobile to unlock it. It was also mentioned that the merger of t-mobile in to the new company everything everywhere will probably delay the unlocking further. I am getting the impression that I will be forced to take out a t-mobile contract as it stands. Anyone out there have any recent knowledge about t-mobile unlocking.
Many thanks!
posted by conrad101 at 11:36 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by conrad101 at 11:36 AM PST - 7 comments
The use of Linear Algebra in Programming.
I just finished my first course in Linear Algebra. I know a fair amount of Python. Please help me come up with a project that combines the two. [more inside]
Shower runs hot, then cold, then hot.
My shower runs hot, then cold, then hot again under certain circumstances. What would cause this? Details within. [more inside]
posted by Right On Red at 10:41 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by Right On Red at 10:41 AM PST - 13 comments
Advice on how to display a vintage movie poster
How should I display and protect a vintage 14x36 insert movie poster? [more inside]
Plugin to keep me in touch
Is there a gmail plugin that notifies you when a certain time has passed since you last contacted that person? [more inside]
posted by pakoothefakoo at 10:30 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by pakoothefakoo at 10:30 AM PST - 4 comments
Dynamic / adaptive headlights: do they help me see where I am going and not what I'm missing?
Car-filter: how useful are dynamic / adaptive headlights (the ones that swivel when you turn)? Why do they appear to be going out of fashion? [more inside]
Looking for creepy reads
I'm looking for recommendations for creepy and/or scary novels and nonfiction. [more inside]
Apple Tuning House
WebSite Filter: Looking for a website of a company who beefs-up Mac Pro and MacBook Pro computers and then leases them (with support) to studios. [more inside]
posted by Wild_Eep at 8:41 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by Wild_Eep at 8:41 AM PST - 2 comments
In 2013 help me spread hope around me
Help me spread hope around me as part of my new year resolution [more inside]
Gmail on the Mac
I recently updated my Mac to Mountain Lion from Snow Leopard and now the way my computer handles the mail messages has changed and I would like to go back to the old way. [more inside]
Why are the apps locked and nothing else is?
We gave my husband's old iphone (3GS) to our son, filled with apps. Only now, I can't update, change, or do anything to the apps in itunes. This is probably easy. Help? [more inside]
posted by anastasiav at 8:03 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by anastasiav at 8:03 AM PST - 6 comments
I got CLANKssssssssssssssCLONKsteam heat!
My radiator steam vents (photo) make an incredibly loud banging noise whenever they open or close. (CLINK whoooooosossssssshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh CLONK). Can you recommend replacements? [more inside]
Nursing Transfers
Asking for my brother: He is attending a 4 year university for a BSN in nursing. [more inside]
Next steps now we've lost our local mom hangout?
I live in a quiet and basically ok city neighborhood that's thinking about gentrifying a little. A few months ago we got a new local cafe/bar that's become a community center for parents. But now they don't want us. Can you give me some insight into why that might be or help me plan how to find us all a new hangout? [more inside]
What can I do to make his parrot hate me less?
What can I do to make his parrot hate me less? Some details within. [more inside]
Can my wife sue me for infidelity (and what does that even mean?)
Can my wife sue me for infidelity (and what does that even mean?) [more inside]
Eyelid surgery: any advice?
Your experiences/tips for having eyelids lifted (blepharoplasty)? [more inside]
Which sign language to use for Baby in a bilingual household?
Baby sign language in a bilingual household research: I'm American, Dad's Italian and we live in Italy. When Lil' Peanut is old enough, should we go with ASL or LIS? Or am I beanplating this?
December 22
New 10" Speaker Recommendation
What replacement speaker should I get for my amp? [more inside]
posted by j_curiouser at 10:51 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by j_curiouser at 10:51 PM PST - 5 comments
A Fair Price For a Used Compact Edition of the OED
What is a fair price to pay for a used Compact Edition of the Oxford English Dictionary (Reprint or possibly original 1971 edition) that looks to be in good shape, including the slipcase & magnifying glass? Used on Amazon looks to be about $50+Shipping to Canada, but I am leery to buy something like this sight unseen; a local used/rare book store has it for $100, and I'm not sure if that is a bargain (The latest edition is $275 on Amazon.ca) or if I could find it cheaper.
I need advice on sexuality
I need advice on sexuality! [more inside]
Who can the White House negotiate with?
Is there a procedural way that a deal on the fiscal cliff can be made that doesn't rely on negotiating with the Speaker of the House and the Speaker then delivering the votes to support the deal?
posted by rdr at 8:57 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by rdr at 8:57 PM PST - 6 comments
Copyright status of publications created by the city of New York
What is the copyright status of works created by the New York City government? Specifically works created by the Department of Health or similar agencies, concerning vital statistics and similar public data? (That is, indices to vital records but not actual vital records, which are protected by privacy restrictions.) Does it make a difference if the records and books were published more than 50 years ago? 40 years ago?
X marks the what?
Which brand of jeans has a flattened "x" on the back pocket? [more inside]
posted by fozzie_bear at 7:44 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by fozzie_bear at 7:44 PM PST - 4 comments
I want to come back alive!
How safe is Costa Rica in terms of violent crime/theft? My partner and I are planning to visit in February, and I'm reading wildly contradictory reports of the danger levels for tourists there [more inside]
posted by abbagoochie at 7:26 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by abbagoochie at 7:26 PM PST - 20 comments
Delicious appetizers on the cheap
I'm on the hunt for cheap but semi-fancy appetizer recipes. [more inside]
posted by k8lin at 6:37 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by k8lin at 6:37 PM PST - 25 comments
How do restaurants get perfect avocados every time?
How can I have guaranteed, perfectly ripe avocados? [more inside]
Help me deal with my sister's baby daddy's behavior.
I have a problem with my little sister's baby daddy. He's racist, bigoted, irresponsible, and I can see that he's a bad person for my sister and their child. It's driving me crazy, and being around him is breaking my heart. What can/should I do? Warning: some derogatory language within. [more inside]
posted by your mom's a sock puppet at 5:51 PM PST - 48 comments
posted by your mom's a sock puppet at 5:51 PM PST - 48 comments
Raised flooring on a budget.
I would like to install raised/tiled flooring in the new electronics lab I am outfitting. (So its easy to string new cables of all sorts around the lab with no mess or moving furniture around).
I can afford the enterprise tiles I have found on the net so far.
Can anyone think of a creative way to implement it without breaking the bank? I would be very happy.
posted by digividal at 4:59 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by digividal at 4:59 PM PST - 5 comments
Looking for short story or novel about forced marriage
I am looking for the title of a nineteenth centry short story that goes: a man and a woman (acquainted but unconnected) inadvertently get lost or delayed together on an excursion and have to stay out overnight (sleeping separately). When they return, everyone is scandalised and propriety forces them to marry, which both resent, and blame each other for. But they fall passionately in love as soon as they are married. I thought this was by Guy de Maupassant, but I have searched all his stories and cannot find it.
posted by Bradfordian at 4:51 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Bradfordian at 4:51 PM PST - 6 comments
Lapsed classical lover seeks guidance
Can you recommend fantastic, classical music released in the last five years or so? [more inside]
All that's silver was gold
Home for Christmas and my mom has a jewelry question. She tried cleaning the chain of her gold necklace using silver polish, and when she did, it turned silver. Why? And can it be reversed?
posted by EmGeeJay at 4:27 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by EmGeeJay at 4:27 PM PST - 5 comments
Is there a brand of low dose aspirin
Is there a brand of low dose aspirin that doesn't contain the mix of crap they put in the main brands like Corn Starch, FD&C Yellow 5 Aluminum Lake, Flavor, Mannitol, Saccharin, Silicon Dioxide, etc?
Need a gift idea for two new parents in Houston, TX!
Last minute gift panic: Halp! My sister and her husband live in Houston, TX. I'd let to get them a nice gift that they could use in the area- Spa time, restaurant gift cards etc. I know nothing about the area. Suggestions? Special snowflake details inside [more inside]
I like him a lot, but I don't feel like I have much to give in a relationship. He wants to wait, I have PTSD and I'm not so sure.
I like him a lot, but I have PTSD don't feel like I have much to give in a relationship. He wants to wait, but I'm not so sure. [more inside]
ipod touch/itunes n00b needs help recovering from a big PC crash...
ipod touch/itunes n00b needs help recovering from a big PC crash... [more inside]
Some info about carnivorous plants
I am a creative writer (NOT a gardener or botanist) and have some questions about carnivorous plants. I'm wondering what some of the more "out-there" examples of carnivorous plants are and how they work. I was also wondering how a person could modify a carnivorous plant so it doesn't eat insects (it doesn't matter if this would kill the plant; just need to know how to do it.) Have read wiki page and some other basic info. [more inside]
posted by mermaidcafe at 2:35 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by mermaidcafe at 2:35 PM PST - 10 comments
Quick Christmas Pudding
Due to a very recent decision to cook Christmas Dinner (rib roast and Christmas Pudding) I need a quick version of an unsteamed pudding that I can make today and serve on Tuesday. Should be dark and succulent and fragrant. I am soaking the dried fruits in rum as I write this. Inventive Cooks please help me.
posted by lungtaworld at 2:19 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by lungtaworld at 2:19 PM PST - 4 comments
Save my marital bed from the plague of snoring?
My husband snores incredibly loudly. It makes sleeping next to him very difficult. Are there any unconventional recommendations - i.e. beyond drugstore earplugs and a white noise machine - to tolerate it? This is starting to really fray our marriage. [more inside]
Dear Opera /Classical buffs: did lizst ever do a variation on Bizet's Carmen?
Dear Opera /Classical buffs: did lizst ever do a variation on Bizet's Carmen? [more inside]
contemporary song reminiscent of Air's "Surfing on a Rocket?"
This is a name-that-song. There's a somewhat recent song that is sort of similar to the refrain from Air's "Surfing on a Rocket" - the chords that start the song's main progression seem to have the same intervalic movement as the beginning of the refrain in SoR, and both songs have staccato clean guitar parts, though the guitar in the more recent song is more busy & sounds like it has the sharp string-on-fret attack of hammer-on playing (I could be wrong about that).
I know I know this song & it is driving me crazy. For sociocultural context, I heard it last night in a bar/restaurant in Silverlake (Los Angeles).
Thanks, amazing people!
Mmm...braised pork...
I picked up a pork shoulder for holiday cooking. I love braising, but have only done beef and lamb. I've dug up a couple of recipes, but none has really grabbed me yet. What is your favorite braised pork shoulder recipe? [more inside]
Great lullabies, terrible lyrics.
A friend told me his baby was soothed quickly & consistently by Neutral Milk Hotel's "Oh Comely", despite its seemingly wildly inappropriate lyrics. What other songs have worked well as baby lullabies despite their actual meaning? [more inside]
Health Insurance for Younger-than-Medicare-Age Spouse?
I'm 51, spouse is 58. When he retires at SS age (let's say 68), he will be eligible for Medicare (age 65). I won't. Spouse currently gets good group health insurance, which covers both of us, through his full-time job. I don't work for money and haven't for 20 years. If he retires in 10 yrs, at 68, he will be covered by Medicare (assuming anyone is by then ...). But I will be only 61 then, so I won't be eligible for Medicare for 4 more years. What are my health insurance options? (We live in NH now.) Believe me, thinking about this keeps me up at night.
Japanese fruit identification
What is this Japanese fruit: four brown seeds inside tennis ball size fruit? [more inside]
posted by Margalo Epps at 11:01 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by Margalo Epps at 11:01 AM PST - 12 comments
Help choose a WordPress theme for a simple, 365-post photo blog.
Please help me to choose a WordPress theme for my (second) daily photo blog. My problem is that I want something so plain and simple that I'll probably have to pay for it, but the paid themes are complex and difficult for me to decipher. The content will be 365 posts and an archive gallery, presented as simply as possible. [more inside]
I know Jack
How do I go about finding the re-sale value of bottles of whiskey / bourbon? My father has a fair number of old whiskey and bourbon bottles he has picked up over his years of travelling. He wants to find out if they are worth anything, or if he should just drink them?
One of the bottles he's got us this one? Is it actually worth that much on the private market? How would he go about selling it? Ebay?
What do *I* do at a pedicure?
Manicure/pedicure etiquette: What exactly do you do during the process? [more inside]
posted by aaanastasia at 10:42 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by aaanastasia at 10:42 AM PST - 18 comments
roadrunner webmail not accessible?
My folks are visiting. They won't migrate to contemporary email services such as gmail, preferring to rely on the email service from their broadband provider, Roadrunner.
On the road, they have used "https://webmail.roadrunner.com/" as the point of access in the past.
However, at the moment, the website appears to be universally inaccessible from within my hole LAN, wired or wifi.
When I access the URL, no browser completes the page render. If allowed to timeout, I can examine the source for the page, and the sent content includes a frame hosting a javascript which appears to loop, directing the frame to load "https://webmail.roadrunner.com/".
They are not interested in setting up mail client access or forwarding.
How can I solve this?
Warm jacket suggestions
Good warm jacket suggestions [more inside]
Can I print an image at Kinko's that has the copyright symbol, but also says "free for personal use"?
Can I print an image at Kinko's that has the copyright symbol, but also says "free for personal use"? [more inside]
posted by smirkyfodder at 9:46 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by smirkyfodder at 9:46 AM PST - 9 comments
windows 7 from Dell not genuine after nearly 3 years
Windows suddenly not genuine after nearly 3 years. What can I do? [more inside]
posted by missmagenta at 9:36 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by missmagenta at 9:36 AM PST - 11 comments
Reduce 12v to 9v or 5v
How can I control/reduce the amount of power from a 12v battery? [more inside]
Why am I so hung up on this?!
I am heterosexual. During a party, I was asked by a roommate if I was gay. This is not the first time - I need help navigating my insecurity regarding my sexuality. Details inside. [more inside]
What is this tune?
WhatIsThisSongFilter: A mobile plays this tune and we can't figure out what it is. Does anyone have any ideas? (Please disregard the cute baby cooing, as she isn't a part of the ensemble. ;-)
posted by TauLepton at 8:58 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by TauLepton at 8:58 AM PST - 3 comments
Small budget, big car?
How should I go about buying a car with a $2500-3000 budget? [more inside]
posted by geegollygosh at 8:27 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by geegollygosh at 8:27 AM PST - 20 comments
How to I keep in touch with my one-and-only squeeze for a week without squeezing my bank account?
Short-term (prepaid?) mobile in Regina, Saskatchewan. [more inside]
posted by Decimask at 7:29 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by Decimask at 7:29 AM PST - 2 comments
How to watch Yogaglo on my TV?
I want to watch videos from a yoga website (Yogaglo) on my TV. The tools I have available to me are: MacBook, xbox 360, and Apple TV. Can I make it happen? [more inside]
posted by Anonymousness at 7:23 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by Anonymousness at 7:23 AM PST - 5 comments
Help me not fail.
I think I am failing at my career. It feels like being in a slow-motion car wreck. What do I do at this point? [more inside]
Therapists who can handle philosophical unrest?
Recommendations for therapists who are comfortable with atheist and materialist world views in the DC area? [more inside]
Are you a fondue or a fondon't?
What are some interesting non-beef options for hot oil fondue? [more inside]
What are the greatest (yet most original) love affairs of all time?
What are the greatest (yet most original) love affairs of all time? [more inside]
Good day spas in and around Anchorage AK?
I'm spending next week with family in southcentral Alaska and I'd like to take my mom to a nice day spa in the area. I'm not having much luck getting a sense of what places are good from online searches.
I'm basically looking for a great, warm atmosphere and quality massages. It doesn't have to be super-fancy (but that would ok too!), but it does need to be an enjoyable place--not run-down or unfriendly, if that makes sense.
Are there any hidden gems that I should look into?
It's Snowing Cats and Dogs
We are providing temporary emergency Christmas fostering to a stray kitten in a home with a dog. The dog will be fine; please help me make this OK for the kitten, too. In exchange, I will provide kitteh photos! [more inside]
posted by DarlingBri at 4:58 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by DarlingBri at 4:58 AM PST - 24 comments
Cape Town Family Day Trips?
What are some great family day trips from Cape Town, South Africa? [more inside]
I'm sorry I don't feel pain the way you think I should, but...
A couple of weeks ago, I moved out of my marital home (details in my posting history). Whilst I seem to be doing okay, most people expect me to not be. In fact, they seem to expect a fragility and sadness from me that I'm not feeling even remotely. This has lead to some judgements from people that I could have done without.
How can I navigate the sympathy of folks during the holiday season without having to pretend to be an emotional mess (which I'm not) and without suffering judgement from people who don't know the whole story (Which I can happily live without). [more inside]
posted by six sided sock at 3:04 AM PST - 27 comments
posted by six sided sock at 3:04 AM PST - 27 comments
Extracting/Disposing of Methyl Mercury (methylmercury) from Canned Tuna
How can I extract/rid of methylmercury out of canned Tuna? I bought a ton, and just realized I should have went with canned salmon. There HAS to be an easy way to at least cut down on the Hg content... right? [more inside]
posted by JamesBlakeAV at 2:14 AM PST - 27 comments
posted by JamesBlakeAV at 2:14 AM PST - 27 comments
How do I import my Magento database? (memory errors)
I am trying to import a Magento database in phpMyAdmin but keep getting an exhausted memory error. [more inside]
posted by Unhyper at 1:16 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by Unhyper at 1:16 AM PST - 2 comments
December 21
Is this a re-bound cat?
My beloved cat died five months ago, and I miss him every day. A friend has a kitten she needs to find a home for, and asked if I would take him on, as she knew I would like another cat one day. I'm not sure. How do I tell if this is a good idea? [more inside]
posted by indienial at 11:43 PM PST - 33 comments
posted by indienial at 11:43 PM PST - 33 comments
Overnight dog friendly hiking trip?
Where can myself, a friend, and our dogs go for a sweet overnight trip near LA next week? We'd like to do some hiking and some casual beer drinking, and we'd like to be able to get a cheap hotel room and not drive more than 3 hours or so. Also, although we're both in good shape, his dog is 12 years old and mine is a wimpy shih tzu so the hike should be fairly easy and would ideally have some access to water. I think it's too cold to camp, but if there's somewhere warmish we're open to that. Lay it on me, mefi!
Transatlantic Victorians
Where can I find information about US-British relations between the War of 1812 and WWI? [more inside]
Year in long reading 2012
I have an ~18 hour flight ahead of me and I am compiling a DIY ebook of longform journalism/non-fiction for my Kindle to get me through it. So, what is the best thing you read this year? [more inside]
How did *Ulysses*' Ithaca episode strike you?
How did *Ulysses*' Ithaca episode strike you? [more inside]
posted by slowlikemolasses at 9:29 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by slowlikemolasses at 9:29 PM PST - 17 comments
I don't think duct tape is going to cut it this time.
After a theft, how much DIY car repair is too much? [more inside]
What are some effective ways to process the emotions around big life changes?
What techniques do you use to process big changes in your life? I'm interested in specific tips to deal with change once you've accepted it and made it. [more inside]
posted by rockpaperdynamite at 9:20 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by rockpaperdynamite at 9:20 PM PST - 6 comments
All I want for Christmas are some great documentaries!
I need documentary recommendations! Requirements inside . . . [more inside]
Kinky Friedman's Plastic Jesus
I want to find Kinky Friedman's version of Plastic Jesus on my Dashboard. Don't care what format, just want to get it. Anyone know where I can get it?
Etiquette for 'optional' workplace events that are not really optional?
Starting to feel uncomfortable about work events which are allegedly optional but don't turn out to be. How to approach this with boss? [more inside]
Finding a Christmas treat from the past
Hello
We are looking for a Christmas treat. They were toffee like almonds but I have googled this and only find recipes for toffee almonds. They are sugary, crunchy and In Australia around the late 1980s. We can remember having them but can't seem to remember their name. Any help will be appreciated. Angela
She wrote her first action scene using alphabetti spaghetti
Who is the youngest person to have ever written or co-written a script for a film that has been produced? [more inside]
posted by urbanwhaleshark at 6:17 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by urbanwhaleshark at 6:17 PM PST - 19 comments
Human Random Generator
Can you think of a method that allows an individual to pseudo randomly create a sequence of numbers (at the very least the randomness is opaque to the minds of other people) assuming said individual may only use his mind and body (no physical tools are allowed)? [more inside]
posted by Foci for Analysis at 4:47 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Foci for Analysis at 4:47 PM PST - 7 comments
Why does this foreclosure auction seems so odd?
Our house was recently sold at auction due to foreclosure. I'm curious about the details of the sale, specifically the fact that the same bank that owned the mortgage won the auction (bought the house from themselves?) and also that they paid way more than the house is worth. [more inside]
I want to be Cher when I grow up.
What makes the difference between a good academic campus interview and a great one? [more inside]
Help us hike with our dog in Pennsylvania next week!
Help us hike with our dog in Pennsylvania! We'll be driving from NJ to Chicago in the last week of December, and would love to stop somewhere along the way for a few days of hiking. [more inside]
posted by walla at 3:08 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by walla at 3:08 PM PST - 6 comments
Most enjoyable co-ed sports
Female sports players: what are your favorite and least favorite sports to play co-ed, and why? [more inside]
Is there a such thing as Old People IT services?
After a decade of virus-filled PCs, a few years ago I got my dad a iMac. After a conversion period, he was off and running and doing fine. But he still finds amazing ways to do things like delete all his applications and otherwise ruin the thing. Is there any sort of lightweight IT service I can pay to lock down his Mac a little and prevent him from messing it up? [more inside]
10 degrees of latitude south
GiftFilter: Gifts for an outdoorsy teenager trapped in the burbs. [more inside]
posted by zvs at 1:53 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by zvs at 1:53 PM PST - 13 comments
Mystery lump, minor freakout
Between now and my doctor's appointment, could you offer up an opinion on what this lump in my abdomen might be? [more inside]
posted by Foam Pants at 1:36 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by Foam Pants at 1:36 PM PST - 15 comments
I would like an iPhone for Christmas, please.
I would like to get an iPhone and have some questions about the cheapest way to do so. Questions about Verizon within. [more inside]
How to view pending friend requests from others on facebook
Ever since I've had a facebook account, I've had it set so that nobody can add me as a friend; I must add them first.
Recently, I added a friend of mine, and I didn't receive a confirmation that he accepted; I could simply see his wall and stuff an hour or so after I added him. When we hung out next, he said, "So, you finally added me on facebook." He'd apparently added me two years ago and to him, I'd never confirmed, but I'd never even received notification of his request.
I've had my fb account for years; certainly there must be other people I've inadvertently offended in this way. How can I view pending incoming friend requests, when I've never received notifications for them?
posted by homodachi at 1:18 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by homodachi at 1:18 PM PST - 9 comments
not even a spark
My 1991 Nissan 240sx won't start - it won't even try to turn over. This one is a real mystery; I think it must be the starting circuit, so I'm trying to go through the service manual carefully and check everything. However, I still can't find the issue. Does anyone have any ideas? Details inside on what I've tried so far. [more inside]
Finding a business owner?
How do we find who owns a specific business in a city?
posted by lloubee at 1:09 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by lloubee at 1:09 PM PST - 7 comments
Looking for a Messiah...
Looking for Messiah sings, greater Boston area. [more inside]
posted by Currer Belfry at 12:53 PM PST - 1 comment
posted by Currer Belfry at 12:53 PM PST - 1 comment
So, what is alt.chi?
HCI people: I have an opportunity to think about going to alt.chi next year. From what I can gather, it looks interesting, but also will be expensive to travel to and to attend. So, has anyone been in the past, or actually presented alt.chi papers? [more inside]
posted by carter at 12:16 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by carter at 12:16 PM PST - 3 comments
Who really purchased this house?
How do I find out if a house has been "flipped" ? [more inside]
posted by out_of_order at 11:30 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by out_of_order at 11:30 AM PST - 18 comments
Mail Merge using Google Docs?
How can I do mail merge in Gmail? All the online "how to" things (e.g.) I am finding are telling me there's mail merge functionality in Google Docs, but I can't even find Google Docs from my gmail account. Do I need to install something? Help. [more inside]
posted by joannemerriam at 11:24 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by joannemerriam at 11:24 AM PST - 5 comments
How do I get rid of this screenshot button on my note II?
How do I get rid of this screenshot button on my note II? [more inside]
Would like to give old Iphone to Dad for a gift.
I would like to give an old Iphone to my Dad for a gift. How do I get it off AT&T and set it up on an inexpensive network/data plan? The Iphones (a 3G & a 3GS) are just sitting in a drawer. What are the basics of accomplishing this. I'm not a tech whiz but I can handle the basics. Do I have to jailbreak it, unlock it, get a new sim card for it and/or reset etc.? What is the best (most economical) compatible network to join? He lives around Buffalo, NY, if that matters. I've trying searching this down online but the options are unlimited. Any help from experienced readers in narrowing this down would be appreciated.Thank you.
Putees in US Army?
When did the US Army stop using fabric wrapped (Not Leather or Canvas) puttees?
Star Wars novel where Han Solo uses an interstellar telescope?
Which Star Wars novel features a scene where (I believe) Han Solo is using a telescope to look at a planet in another system, and can resolve it well enough to actually see what people on that planet are doing X years ago, where X is the number of light years that planet is away from the one he's on?
posted by cthuljew at 10:32 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by cthuljew at 10:32 AM PST - 6 comments
lunchtime etiquette
Is it kinda assholey to ask someone to leave their desk when they're eating lunch? [more inside]
How to best level a kitchen floor?
I've gutted my kitchen, and the concrete floor is uneven. Can I get away with only leveling the floor where I'll install the floating flooring, or should I really pour leveler where the cabinets will rest, too? [more inside]
Dvds and Books on factory-farming to encourage me to give up dairy
Philosophically, I believe in eating a plant-based vegan diet. In practice, it has proven difficult, as we are so disconnected from the animals that we are consuming. The most difficult for me is giving up dairy. So HiveMind, please help me by recommending books and DVDs on modern -day factory farming , which will reconnect me with the animals I am consuming. I am hoping that by seeing their suffering I will be no longer be able to be complicate in their exploitation. I have Our Daily Bread on DVD, and have Earthlings on hold from the library. I see there is a series on Peta.org, called Meet Your Meat. But, I really want a DVD, I'm not trying to watch stuff on my computer. I have also seen the Got the Facts on Milk documentary, but I really what to have a visual connection between dairy cows and the production of milk, so that when I think of consuming dairy I have an image that would deter me from doing so.
posted by TRUELOTUS at 10:18 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by TRUELOTUS at 10:18 AM PST - 22 comments
My question is, I try to be busy but it still sneaks up on me should I be worried? Also, I do talk to her mom once in a while, should I stop doing that?
I posted a question about a breakup at the begining of the month. It's been almost a month now and I'm getting better. I still get sadness, anxiety. Having troubling sleeping still. I'm still trying to the to do the no contact thing but she did call me the other day thinking it was a emergency but it wasn't. I think it set me back. My question is, I try to be busy but it still sneaks up on me should I be worried? Also, I do talk to her mom once in a while, should I stop doing that? [more inside]
Can I handle dog agility?
Can dog agility be a "sometimes" activity? Apologies in advance for my ignorance and wack assumptions. [more inside]
Pretty sure there were no BB guns involved
Help me identify a Christmas movie/tv special. [more inside]
posted by Hactar at 9:45 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by Hactar at 9:45 AM PST - 3 comments
What do I listen to next
Where do I go from Kimbra and Kendrick Lamar? [more inside]
Where should we go?
We have the second week in March off. Where should we go for a non-snowy vacation within a day of travel from Alaska? [more inside]
Vegan Gift Ideas or Vegan Cooking Classes in Denver, CO?
I am looking for gift ideas for a vegan couple who live in Denver, CO. Budget is about $80. My first thought was to find a vegan cooking class for couples somewhere in the area, but I am not from Denver and my google-fu has failed me. I'm open to any and all suggestions other than cookbooks because we have already purchased one for them. Thanks in advance!
posted by adustum at 9:22 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by adustum at 9:22 AM PST - 15 comments
Offsite / Offline Data Storage
I would like to keep an offsite backup of certain files (various financial docs, my iTunes library, and some photos)--say, 200 gigs total. I've considered storing them online with Crashplan, but the cost of the unlimited plan for multiple computers (mine and SO's) and the bandwidth to push that data out leave me meh. Thinking of getting another HD and keeping it at work. Can I run something by you? [more inside]
Gift dilemma for guy i'm dating
What christmas gift should I get the guy I've been dating casually for 4 months (dating every 1 to 2 weeks) and more seriously for the past 3 months (going on dates, seeing each other at least once a week but sometimes twice, sleeping over, hanging w/ each others friends)? *Total of 7 months*
We haven't specifically said we're boyfriend and girlfriend but act like it and aren't dating other people.
He likes quirky type things that are unique. Not sure if I should get a physical gift or buy tickets to something that we can experience together. Advice needed!
Potential herpes infection - help?
I think I might have herpes, and I'm freaking out. Can you give me any advice or reassurance? [more inside]
Food suggestions for a sore throat
Okay, this is a bad time to be without money and there's nothing I can really do to change that immediately. I am on assistance. I have food stamps that can buy only food stuff. Because of last minute car repairs and things like extra gas for appointments that I couldn't miss with government agencies, I have zero on the cash assistance (non-food side of food stamps).
I slowly developed a cold today. It's just a cold. Sore throat, coughing, running nose and headache.
I have Tylenol for the headache, but my throat is killing me and coughing keeps adding to the burn.
There's no money for non-food cough/throat stuff. No cough drops or meds.
What can I buy that is a food item that can make my throat feel less like it's been scraped with a brillo pad with each cough. [more inside]
How serious should I be taking the black mold that is growing in my Pacific Northwest apartment?
How seriously should I be taking the black mold that is growing in my Pacific Northwest apartment? [more inside]
What makes an ideal non-art professor at an art college?
I am not an artist. But I would like to teach artists. For those MeFites that went to a visual arts college, what made a non-art course (think humanities, sciences, mathematics, ect.) interesting and useful? [more inside]
Put Jellybean back onto a seemingly useless Android phone?
Took a seemingly bricked Samsung Galaxy Nexus to one of those repair shops. They "unbricked" it, but the thing seems useless. No Play Store on it, you can't set up a Google account... details inside. The shop says they don't know how to undo what they did. A way to salvage? [more inside]
posted by dobbs at 7:44 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by dobbs at 7:44 AM PST - 9 comments
A Christmas Breakfast Miracle?
What are your best recipes for a savory breakfast casserole that can be prepared the night before and cooked in the morning? [more inside]
Why is John Boehner so powerless?
Why is John Boehner such an ineffective Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives? I can't remember there ever being a speaker so unable to deliver votes and negotiate on behalf of his caucus. I'm used to the speaker being a powerful figure. How did this happen? Is he lacking certain traits?
Interesting destinations between LA and San Fran??
What exciting things should we do/eat/see/visit on our road trip from San Francisco to LA in early january? [more inside]
posted by andreapandrea at 6:33 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by andreapandrea at 6:33 AM PST - 19 comments
How to present surprise gift to grandparents
For Christmas, my family is endowing a college scholarship in my grandparents' name. My grandparents have no idea. How should we present this gift to them? [more inside]
posted by pear at 6:01 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by pear at 6:01 AM PST - 12 comments
PayPal as terminal
Is there a way to use PayPal to set up your computer as a way to accept credit cards in person at a fundraising event? [more inside]
posted by tomcochrane at 5:51 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by tomcochrane at 5:51 AM PST - 14 comments
Last Minute Amazon Gift
Your idea for ~$125 gift exchange gift that can be bought using Amazon Prime today for arrival tomorrow? [more inside]
posted by starkraven at 4:54 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by starkraven at 4:54 AM PST - 13 comments
WHERE HULK BEGIN SMASH?
I want to start reading The Hulk. What's a good issue to start reading from, given that I don't want to go back years to get myself caught up, but I also don't want to start reading halfway through a storyline?
posted by zoo at 4:50 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by zoo at 4:50 AM PST - 8 comments
Music, sweet music.
What is the name of this piece of music from the True Romance soundtrack? Bonus round: where else have I heard it? [more inside]
posted by ricochet biscuit at 4:33 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by ricochet biscuit at 4:33 AM PST - 9 comments
December 20
help a textbook taught me something relevant and amusing once
I'm looking for an essay I read in a textbook. This would've been in the late 90s and it was a middle school Literature textbook. The essay was about writing. I remember that it included a bit about how you can't ask writers about writing for the same reason you can't ask the sea about itself (it will just gurgle at you). It also had a bit about breaking the rules when writing, talking about how writing guides tell you never to open a story with dialogue but then gave an example of a classic novel that opened with dialogue in French. [more inside]
posted by NoraReed at 9:57 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by NoraReed at 9:57 PM PST - 2 comments
Build me a modern small business solution
What is the state-of-the-art Small/Medium-sized "Enterprise" business process database workflow solution these days? [more inside]
posted by bmosher at 9:18 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by bmosher at 9:18 PM PST - 5 comments
The laundry caste system
The social etiquette of hanging laundry on the line... [more inside]
posted by DeepFriedTwinkies at 9:05 PM PST - 45 comments
posted by DeepFriedTwinkies at 9:05 PM PST - 45 comments
How to add city to Facebook status updates?
How do I show my current city on status updates on Facebook for Android? [more inside]
Help me find an old Stephen Jay Gould article.
Help me find a Stephen Jay Gould (I think) essay. [more inside]
posted by ropeladder at 8:57 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by ropeladder at 8:57 PM PST - 2 comments
Changing to a Credit Union
Recommendations for a credit union bank in Boston, Massachusetts. [more inside]
Can I use Airplane Mode on an airplane?
What's the real deal with electronic devices on airplanes? [more inside]
posted by KogeLiz at 8:26 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by KogeLiz at 8:26 PM PST - 11 comments
Why no pets in the Canyonlands ?
Why aren't pets allowed in the Canyonlands and Moab areas ? [more inside]
posted by Pogo_Fuzzybutt at 7:38 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by Pogo_Fuzzybutt at 7:38 PM PST - 11 comments
Poor puppy
My first experience with a female puppy.Her awesomeness was spayed today and she is so far tolerating the funnel but there seems like there should be a better way. Does anyone know of an alternative we might use a couple of days down the road after she has healed a bit. Seems like someone would make some kind of anti-chew belt you strap around the dog that would be more tolerable.
posted by Carbolic at 7:26 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by Carbolic at 7:26 PM PST - 22 comments
How should I set appropriate boundaries and working structure as a freelancer?
I'm a freelancer. How do I handle this particular client who may be undervaluing my work and time, and overstepping some boundaries? [more inside]
Is gun control doomed like prohibition was?
Are there any legitimate parallels between the temperance movement and present-day gun control advocacy? [more inside]
I need advice on who to sell my settlement annuity to
I was in an accident when I was young. I got a structured annuity and now need the money. I need advice on who I should sell the annuity to in order to cash it out. I don't want to go to a disreputable one. Do I have other options? What have been your experiences with this, MeFi? I'm pretty sure other people here have been in my boat. Metlife currently holds it. [more inside]
How do you find a great place in Austin, TX?
We need some advice on the logistics of finding a place to rent in Austin, TX. [more inside]
posted by lamechopz at 6:22 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by lamechopz at 6:22 PM PST - 10 comments
I don't want to bleach the state land, thanks.
We recently moved to a new house and our washing machine hook-up does not drain properly. Instead of fixing it, our landlord keeps being pushy about how we should just drain it into the state land behind the house. [more inside]
posted by Nattie at 5:46 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by Nattie at 5:46 PM PST - 27 comments
What the hell do you even do for New Year's in NYC?
What the hell are you supposed to do on New Year's in New York? [more inside]
Bakers, why is this dough bitter?
I made a pie crust an hour ago and the dough tastes bitter to me. The ingredients: Gold Medal all-purpose white flour, lard, water, egg, vinegar, salt. I tasted each ingredient just now (except the egg) and they all seem fine. Does anyone know where if an interaction among some ingredients might be causing bitterness? Or are my taste buds wrong? I'd appreciate any relevant advice.
posted by wryly at 5:27 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by wryly at 5:27 PM PST - 10 comments
What equipment do I need to do small scale metalworking?
What equipment do I need to do small scale metalworking? [more inside]
posted by Evilspork at 4:59 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Evilspork at 4:59 PM PST - 8 comments
Applied Auntie Skills 101: Summer intensive
I have a week to hang out with my 3-year old nephew. Yay! What things can I do to make some fun shared memories, cement my status as an Awesome Auntie and lay the groundwork for interesting Skype chats after I go home? [more inside]
posted by embrangled at 4:49 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by embrangled at 4:49 PM PST - 18 comments
It sucks to have an early January Birthday
I'm looking for suggestions for an indoor golf practice net and mat (sturdy enough for real balls) for a January birthday. [more inside]
posted by mightshould at 4:46 PM PST - 1 comment
posted by mightshould at 4:46 PM PST - 1 comment
Good online source for Christmas carol tabs?
Anyone know of a reliable source for guitar tabs/chords for Christmas carols on the web? [more inside]
CPU or Graphics Card? What's the better upgrade?
I'm buying one of the new iMacs. I'm torn between paying for an upgrade to the CPU or an upgrade to the video card. Help me decide! [more inside]
Speak up, I can't hear you!
I think I might have ruptured my eardrum. Did I? Is this an urgent care situation? [more inside]
posted by katyggls at 3:47 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by katyggls at 3:47 PM PST - 17 comments
Suggest fun, weird movies for Christmas watching?
I'm looking for non-traditional fun (maybe dark) Christmas movies, for my Christmas day full of movies. Right now, I'm watching Rare Exports, The Nightmare Before Christmas and Hogfather . Any other awesome and ridiculous suggestions? [more inside]
posted by Grandysaur at 3:36 PM PST - 39 comments
posted by Grandysaur at 3:36 PM PST - 39 comments
YNMDMVE
Jeff has loaned his car to Charlie. (Jeff is being more than fairly compensated for temporary use of the car.) The car's registration has lapsed. So Charlie is the one who would get ticketed, if pulled over. Jeff will be taking his car back in a couple months. [more inside]
posted by crankyrogalsky at 3:19 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by crankyrogalsky at 3:19 PM PST - 12 comments
employment contract lawyer needed for quick consult
I'm looking for a quick consult with a Boston lawyer with primary in employment contract law - ideally by end of day tomorrow. I just need to run a Do Not Compete contract by them to determine legality and scope.
Please help me, hivemind! [more inside]
posted by canine epigram at 2:44 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by canine epigram at 2:44 PM PST - 4 comments
Scroogelike Xmas Gifts For Coworkers
What's the most lastingly useful thing I can buy everybody in the office for for a maximum of five Australian dollars (and can get today)? [more inside]
Legacy book
Beautiful leather or wood binder-type notebook, available for purchase immediately in Toronto? [more inside]
How to help my girlfriend through apocalypse anxiety?
Help my girlfriend get through apocalypse anxiety? [more inside]
Like a Man Card, Only Western?
Has anyone ever heard the expression "cowboy card?" References? Insight? Ideas for search terms that won't just get me greeting cards?
Gift for couple with everything.
Help me gift the couple who has everything. [more inside]
posted by apparently at 1:44 PM PST - 31 comments
posted by apparently at 1:44 PM PST - 31 comments
What happens to low-voiced(bass) people when they get a cold?
What happens to low-voiced(bass) people when they get a cold? [more inside]
Stick & Throttle
Sim pilots: help me join the 21st Century by sharing your opinions of the current crop of available controls. [more inside]
Wait, they MIGRATE too?! This is impossible.
Mefi birdwatchers, i need help! I'm looking for the most authoritative and comprehensive book(s) on the indigenous birds of Arkansas. Bonus points if it's fancy and the kind of thing you could put on your lap while sitting on the porch and bird watching. [more inside]
posted by radiosilents at 12:27 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by radiosilents at 12:27 PM PST - 7 comments
Eucalyptus uses?
A couple of eucalyptus (perhaps E. gunnii) trees are about to be cut down. I've already saved some branches for rooting and for drying. Is it worth trying to extract the essential oils in some way?
What game can I play with my dad?
Please recommend an app that I can play with my dad! [more inside]
posted by christinetheslp at 12:12 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by christinetheslp at 12:12 PM PST - 12 comments
Chinese carrot-tops for real?
Really dumb question inside. I really hope I don't sound ignorant or racist, it's an honest question, I have no agenda. [more inside]
posted by Cosine at 11:42 AM PST - 33 comments
posted by Cosine at 11:42 AM PST - 33 comments
An android app for seeing iTunes data
I have a rather specific question regarding iTunes and android. I'm looking for an app that will locally save, on my android phone, the data of what is in my itunes library in a browsable way, WITHOUT actually having to put the music itself on my phone. I'm imagining an app that could, say, parse my iTunes library file and let me save & browse it on my phone. (The reason I want something like this is because I use Amazon's cloud drive to store my music, and it's a great service, but the Amazon mp3 app is not very good for browsing my music collection. For example, I can't search by genre or composer there. Moving to another cloud provider, eg Google Play or iTunes match, won't work because they don't provide sufficient space.)
Studies of actual "False Flag" operations?
Are there any good historical/scholarly studies of false flag operations? Not so much chroinicles of a specific single event, but more about how common they've actually been throughout history, how effective they tend to be, how they are eventually disclosed (whether on purpose or not), etc. They seem to be the core of a lot of conspiracy theories ("9/11 was an inside job", "Oswald was a tool of the CIA", and so on), and I'm curious about how prevalent the real thing is.
Could I be resistant to all opioid drugs?
Biochemistry Filter: I believe I have some kind of resistance/insensitivity to opioid painkillers, although I have not been able to verify that this is a medically known phenomenon. I am due to give birth soon, and I am concerned with the possible efficacy of drugs that may be administered for labor pain. Do you have any experience with this in yourself or others, or can you comment on the chemical plausibility of it? [more inside]
I need snow chains for my 2006 Volvo S40
Asking on behalf of someone else: I need snow chains for my 2006 Volvo S40. Official Volvo chains sell for at least $310, which is more than I'm willing to spend. Are there cheaper alternatives? [more inside]
posted by nanook at 10:01 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by nanook at 10:01 AM PST - 4 comments
Looking For Not so Sweet Sweet Potato Recipes.
Help needed with sweet potato side dish recipes [more inside]
So while we wait for the end of the world, what else is going on?
December 21 is finally (almost) here. The world probably won't end, but are there any interesting FACTS about the date? [more inside]
How can I start a digital publishing company?
Does anyone have an insights into the digital publishing industry? [more inside]
West Palm/Lake Worth yoga studio?
Looking for a better than average yoga studio with heated classes near West Palm Beach/Lake Worth. [more inside]
Entertaining guests in RI after Christmas
What to do with guests in RI the week after Christmas? [more inside]
posted by wenestvedt at 7:49 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by wenestvedt at 7:49 AM PST - 24 comments
Help make my drivethrough a blizzard go faster!
Select an audiobook for me to listen to on my road trip, please :] [more inside]
Magical, quirky Parisian nights?
Where to go and what to do in Paris this weekend? Good ways to meet people when in town for just a couple of nights? [more inside]
posted by thesnowyslaps at 7:45 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by thesnowyslaps at 7:45 AM PST - 5 comments
My New Smartphone Seems Less Smart
On my last smartphone, I could push a button, say "Find pizza" and the phone would bring up a map showing all the local pizzerias. Or "Find 300 Commonwealth Avenue" and it would show me a map with my destination and where I was.
Now when I say "Find pizza" my phone instead does an internet search for pizza. If it is a more specific command, often the internet search will lead me to an option to find the selected item using Google Maps instead. But it's still a little annoying that I have to choose things with my finger instead of my voice. [more inside]
posted by wolfdreams01 at 7:26 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by wolfdreams01 at 7:26 AM PST - 4 comments
How to find financial planners for the paycheck to paycheck set?
How to do credit counselling without limiting credit cards? [more inside]
posted by ldthomps at 7:12 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by ldthomps at 7:12 AM PST - 5 comments
Join mensa?
Should I join mensa for professional advancement? [more inside]
Path to better self-esteem
Has anyone here genuinely moved from a sense of low self-esteem to a sense of high-self esteem? How did you do it? [more inside]
Where is the coldest place on earth - right now?
Where is the coldest (or hottest) place on earth right now? I'm looking for a dynamic website so that I can see on a daily basis the places on earth with the most extreme temperatures. [more inside]
Tips for helping our dog while we manage his torn acl?
Our 30 lb dog beast has torn (or ruptured) his ACL. He has a host of other medical issues, but the vet has put him on pain meds (he was already on an anti-inflammatory) and wants to see how he does by the end of two weeks. Because it's a common problem, I was hoping you folks might have some tips to make him as comfortable as possible. [more inside]
posted by Glinn at 5:52 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by Glinn at 5:52 AM PST - 15 comments
Tablet for 12yo girl for drawing?
Art tablet for computer PC for a 12 year old girl? [more inside]
posted by needlegrrl at 5:49 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by needlegrrl at 5:49 AM PST - 12 comments
What makes more sense when broken?
I need a visual metaphor or pun: something that shows "break for sense." What object or symbol can be taken apart, or decomposed, and then reveals something new? Ideally can be shown fairly simply, in an abstracted way. [more inside]
I'm not Mrs Him!
I am not Mrs Myhusband'sfirstinitial Myhusband'slastname. I keep getting Christmas cards that suggest I am. Is there any way of nicely asking people not to do this that isn't rude or churlish? [more inside]
posted by raspberry-ripple at 5:13 AM PST - 140 comments
posted by raspberry-ripple at 5:13 AM PST - 140 comments
WordPress spam
How do WordPress spammers work? [more inside]
The world is one big oyster
7 months to spare before starting med school – help me plan an adventure somewhere abroad. [more inside]
A company in China is planning to use my company's trading name online... any advice?
A company in China is planning to use my company's name. What should I do? [more inside]
posted by davemee at 2:24 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by davemee at 2:24 AM PST - 5 comments
What to do with unripe apricots
A friend helpfully picked all my apricots for me, many of which are absolutely green. Is there any way to ripen them? If not, is there any way to use them?
How does titanium wear?
What do polished titanium rings look like after they've been worn a while? I want to buy this as my (replacement) wedding ring, but the polish in the picture worries me. [more inside]
posted by brenton at 12:45 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by brenton at 12:45 AM PST - 11 comments
December 19
Do, a deer, a female deeeeeeeeeeer.......
I am in Japan and miss playing piano, and so am in the market for a quality - but cheap! - keyboard. Is this possible? Details inside. [more inside]
posted by Kamelot123 at 10:51 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Kamelot123 at 10:51 PM PST - 6 comments
Please convert Chicago neighborhoods to DC equivalents for me
Where in the DC area might I find my kind of community? Would love if you can explain the vibes of DC's neighborhoods in terms of the vibes of Chicago's neighborhoods. [more inside]
posted by deliciae at 10:38 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by deliciae at 10:38 PM PST - 20 comments
Cliff notes for dorks?
Where can I find short plot summaries of books, especially prequels to genre novels? [more inside]
love/hate delicate machinery
How fragile are kindles nowadays? I had a kindle keyboard and... it died. [more inside]
Resources for sex-worker personal finance?
I am looking for resources-- websites, organizations, books-- on personal and business finance for sex-workers. Topics of interest include paying taxes, dealing with untaxed past income, transporting and storing cash, general and accounting. California or Florida, if that matters. Anon email: endora@hush.com
I have thirty minutes to make my boss stop hating me.
My boss treats me like garbage. My coworkers encouraged me to set up a meeting with her to discuss how we can have a better relationship. Our meeting is tomorrow and I'm regretting scheduling this talk. How can I go through with it and get the best results without humiliating myself? [more inside]
Any recommendation for a fee-only financial planner in the los angeles area?
My girlfriend has as long as I have known her, struggled with money problems. As a thoughtful and incredibly unromantic gift, I am getting her a meeting with a fee-only financial planner for her birthday. [more inside]
Is my insurance agent giving good advice?
I was in a car crash today that seems pretty straightforward, but my agent called with a proposition I hadn't expected, and I don't know what's best. [more inside]
What me worry?
Human Existence Filter: Does everyone have pervasive "background radiation" of anxiety/fear/worry? [more inside]
Making him happy
Help me plan weekly surprises for my grandfather! [more inside]
Looking for book recommendations, etc.
How do you help children develop impulse control? [more inside]
posted by mermily at 6:14 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by mermily at 6:14 PM PST - 9 comments
Help me not get painful static shocks to my hands at Costco please.
I get painful static shocks to my hands where they touch the cart as I'm pushing it around at Costco. As far as I can tell this happens while wearing various kinds of shoes, although I haven't experimented rigorously. Help me devise a method to prevent this that I can realistically implement during impromptu trips to the store. [more inside]
posted by fingersandtoes at 6:13 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by fingersandtoes at 6:13 PM PST - 20 comments
What's a good table saw for a beginner woodworker?
Woodworkers of Metafiler: give me your table saw recommendations. [more inside]
posted by jquinby at 6:09 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by jquinby at 6:09 PM PST - 14 comments
How do I make my open relationship a reality?
I'm looking for practical suggestions on finding casual sex in the context of an open relationship. [more inside]
Montreal LZ
Where's the best spot to be picked up by a car travelling through Montreal via Highway 40 (Metropolitan Expressway)? [more inside]
posted by In The Annex at 5:42 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by In The Annex at 5:42 PM PST - 2 comments
86 flights. 1,576 stairs. Please help me not die.
I got into the Empire State Building Run Up! Um...now what? [more inside]
posted by Fuego at 5:40 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by Fuego at 5:40 PM PST - 15 comments
Does anyone speak Cantonese?
I was hoping someone might be able to give me a clue as to what's being said in this clip. [more inside]
posted by DOUBLE A SIDE at 5:16 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by DOUBLE A SIDE at 5:16 PM PST - 14 comments
Estimate my car repair cost (TPMS sensor-related)
I broke a part of my car's tire valve (the TPMS sensor, maybe?), dropped my car off at the tire shop and realized I have no idea how much this will set me back. Does anyone have an idea what these repairs might run me? [more inside]
posted by JannaK at 5:10 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by JannaK at 5:10 PM PST - 11 comments
Black gold
CoffeeFilter: Why does drinking coffee prevent me from getting headaches? Is there another substance that has the same headache-relieving properties, but without the stimulating effects of caffeine. [more inside]
Want Quality, Not Buzzwords.
Teacher/Educator Filter: Professional Development Resources? ...Social Workers, HR & Management, NPO people, Local Govt. Workers, Community Organizers, Policy Advocates-- I'm open to your PD stuff too! [more inside]
Thunderbird implodes
Thunderbird receiving blank or scrambled messages. Can I save them and how do I fix this? [more inside]
Suggestions for mixtape?
Help for playlist? Every year I make a mixed tape/cd for my brother for Christmas. This year the theme seems to be "almost annoying pop songs that you would never buy yourself but you know you sing along to" and "cool songs that you didnt think to buy yourself." So far I have call me maybe, never ever getting back togther, womanizer by britney spears, telephone by lady gaga, and e.t. by katy perry, for the first half. I have long skirt/short jacket by cake, seven nation army by the white stripes, another way to die by jack white and alicia keys, and oh my by gin wigmore. Can anyone suggest a couple more tunes to round out my mix tape? Thanks!
posted by orangemacky at 4:00 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by orangemacky at 4:00 PM PST - 23 comments
What the hell just happened?
What are some of the light-hearted, bizarre news stories of the past twelve months? For a Christmas quiz, I'm trying to get something for each month. September, there was the woman who painted over Jesus. For this month, Darwin the Ikea monkey. But I'm stuck on some of the other months. [more inside]
Bah! Humbug!
Which film versions of "A Christmas Carol" or "Scrooge" should I absolutely watch in the next few days. [more inside]
Most unusual online comics?
What are the most unusual, non-traditional, online comics? I am especially interested in learning about comics that are visually different. For example, I would love to learn about comics that blend photographs with drawing, are interlinked in a non-linear way, or are all one continuous strip rather than divided up.
Please, not another Snookie.
A reality tv show that will be airing in January on a major national cable television tv network was filmed next door to my house. Now what? [more inside]
How do you deal with knowing that the person's friends hate you for how you've hurt them?
Relationship fall-out: How do you deal with knowing that the person's friends hate you for how you've hurt them? [more inside]
posted by Autumn at 3:23 PM PST - 56 comments
posted by Autumn at 3:23 PM PST - 56 comments
Gift/Activity ideas for Dog
Christmas gift/activity ideas for my dog? [more inside]
posted by Youremyworld at 3:20 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by Youremyworld at 3:20 PM PST - 17 comments
What happens in a stolen property dispute?
I run a business that sells used things. Someone came in and told me one of my used things was theirs. How do I proceed? [more inside]
Doomed with Rural Internet?
I am moving to the Tri-Cities in Washington State next month, to a scenic, quasi-rural part of the area. While the Tri-Cities have fast Internet, my specific address is a bit out of the way, and it looks like Frontier Communications might be my only DSL option out there. They do have a 25 Mb plan, but the reviews are not great. It's less important for fun, but I need fast Internet for my work. Am I screwed? How can I get the best Internet speed and reliability in this scenario?
posted by Atrahasis at 2:55 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by Atrahasis at 2:55 PM PST - 2 comments
Things to do in Shanghai Jan/Feb
Going to Shanghai for the first time for three weeks in Jan/Feb. Where should I go/eat/do? [more inside]
posted by bluelight at 2:21 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by bluelight at 2:21 PM PST - 7 comments
The Big blocks of technology & internet services
Twitter, Ticketmaster, Google, Facebook how do their architecture and infrastructure work. Looking for a book/site which explains how these tech services may be assembled. Obviously not looking for the secret sauce or anything. Just wanting to understand the bigger picture of how large scale technology work and come together.
Not looking to understand the code aspect or nitty gritty details of how each component works. Just broad understanding is what I am looking for. I am a UI engineer looking to get more background on middleware and backend systems.
Please recommend any sources/sites/blogs/books to help me gain decent insight.
I got a job! Help me be great at it!
After posting here several times about my job search and post-MBA malaise, I have been offered an Account Manager position. This wasn't what I wanted to do entirely, but I want to be great at it, so I can move into a position I would want in a year or so. How do I be awesome at my job? [more inside]
posted by hrj at 2:08 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by hrj at 2:08 PM PST - 9 comments
Is $600 for this car repair within the range of plausibility?
My mechanic says the leak from my car looks like it is because a wash plug between the gear box and engine block needs replacing. He says it's not a simple job because he'll have to remove the gearbox. He is quoting me "at least" $600. (Bearing in mind that in this city mechanic labour alone is around $80-100 an hour) does that sound reasonable? [more inside]
posted by lollusc at 2:02 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by lollusc at 2:02 PM PST - 17 comments
How to pick a mattress?
So...How do you test and select a mattress? [more inside]
I can get an A, but can I do it without a trip to the bathroom?
[TMIfilter] Test anxiety and bodily functions. Help me keep it together. [more inside]
posted by ocherdraco at 1:52 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by ocherdraco at 1:52 PM PST - 15 comments
Sauna time! Except without all the other naked people. Or the sauna.
Tips, ideas and suggestions for an at-home, DIY couple spa night? [more inside]
Help me plan a last minute international trip to an unknown destination
Emergency Vacation: Help me book a trip from San Francisco to Somewhere Else in the World between Friday 12/21 and Monday 12/31. [more inside]
should I call my old landlord about my security deposit?
Is it worth trying to get my security deposit back? [more inside]
posted by invitapriore at 1:07 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by invitapriore at 1:07 PM PST - 12 comments
Foreign Language Dictionary App for iPhone?
Any good dictionary apps for foreign languages on the iPhone? [more inside]
How to stop my colleague undermining me at work?
At work, my slightly-more-experienced colleague makes a habit of saying subtle and/or ambigious cricitisms, disguised as innocent remarks. I spoke to management about it recently but they couldn't see the problem. How should I deal with a work colleague who tries to undermine me and make me look bad, but who is subtle enough not to get caught? [more inside]
Ugly Breakup
Where do I begin...... [more inside]
Can My Passive Aggressive Partner Change Enough For Me?
Can my passive aggressive partner change? Breaking up is hard to do. [more inside]
Super, you're super. Please take my money
My Super is wonderful. I want to give her cash for (what I consider) to be going out of her way but she actively refuses it. Suggestions, especially as we're in the midst of holidays of various flavors. [more inside]
posted by TravellingCari at 12:19 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by TravellingCari at 12:19 PM PST - 12 comments
How do you wish someone "good luck" without being fake?
How do you wish someone "good luck" without being fake? [more inside]
Friend keeps calling other women whores and I find this offensive
Friend keeps calling other women whores and I find this offensive, but she thinks I'm "censoring" her [more inside]
Help me get my work laptop ready for return.
As my current job ends, should I scrub my laptop? And if so, how? [more inside]
Make payments on a debt about to be settled?
make payments on 2nd mortgage about to be settled in short sale? [more inside]
posted by morganw at 11:57 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by morganw at 11:57 AM PST - 2 comments
Do you know about any researchers studying human behavior with regard to motivation, habits, and goal-setting, or books/papers about those topics?
Do you know about any researchers studying human behavior with regard to motivation, habits, and goal-setting, or books/papers about those topics? [more inside]
How do you transform your pain through art
Do you express your pain through art? How do you do it? [more inside]
Fictional criminals with imaginary friends?
Books/movies: Fictional criminals who had imaginary friends/accomplices? [more inside]
Help me beat Ceiling Cat at his own game
Help me create the ultimate CatCam! I want a way to watch what our cats are doing at home from the internet. [more inside]
i know, it's not a terrible problem to have!
help me buy myself a birthday present!
a generous family member gives me cash for my birthday every year, but i'm not allowed to spend it on occasional manicures and lattes, i have to buy myself a gift with it. [more inside]
BCP: how long to take effect?
YANAD or a pharmacist, etc., but maybe you give me some idea how long I need to take my birth control pill before it is effective as contraception. [more inside]
posted by Kriesa at 11:13 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by Kriesa at 11:13 AM PST - 7 comments
Convenient, reusable K-Cups?
I'd like to get a reusable K Cup for my sister for Christmas, but I want her to use it. She's addicted to the disposables for their convenience-- unless a refillable solution is a streamlined experience, it's just going to gather dust. Is there a way that the refillables can be just as emotionally easy? [more inside]
posted by simonemarie at 11:09 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by simonemarie at 11:09 AM PST - 18 comments
Latour or Callon: Facts do not obtain?
"Facts do not always obtain" or something like that. Bruno Latour or Michel Callon quote. What was it? Who said it? [more inside]
It shouldn't be this hard when Toronto is barely 100 miles from Buffalo, OK?
I want to change the world. Or at least make it easier/faster/cheaper to send my niece and nephew, currently living less than 500 miles from where I live, a flipping Christmas package. Who should I bother to help get this done? [more inside]
posted by SMPA at 10:47 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by SMPA at 10:47 AM PST - 22 comments
No really, I need a microwaveable travel mug
Yes, I know, another travel mug question. But I have different special requirements! And it HAS TO be microwaveable! [more inside]
posted by exceptinsects at 10:34 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by exceptinsects at 10:34 AM PST - 18 comments
We all agree. Let's make it legal.
U.S. Lawyerfolk: Family member needs to make a simple will for a simple estate that is unlikely to be contested. Is LegalZoom or QuickenWills OK for something like this? [more inside]
He's just 75 pounds of pure love . . . HOME ALONE!
I'm visiting my family for the holidays in Boston. My senior German Shepherd dog cannot come with me. How can I make sure that my house is not destroyed and neither my dog nor my roommate are traumatized by the experience? [more inside]
Hope a hopeless new Android user
[I am old/paranoid/a special snowflake filter] I am a Mac person. I have mostly avoided google products in my life, and am not eager for google to know everything about me. I just got a Nexus S (because it was the free option). How can I use my phone most effectively for email and calendars/reminders? [Lots of tedious old person details inside] [more inside]
Isn't this supposed to be fun?
Help me enjoy my wedding. [more inside]
How can I make my eyes brighter and less tired-looking?
How do I make the area around my eyes look softer and younger? I have genetics, Lasik complications and sinus issues working against me. [more inside]
Can you annotate folders in OS X?
On my work computer (Mac OS 10.7.5), I usually organize my projects by putting all the files related to a single project in a single folder. I try to give the folder a descriptive name, but sometimes this is difficult if there are two projects that are kinda similar. Is there a way (either natively or using some tool that I can download/buy) to annotate folders with a longer description? [more inside]
posted by bluefly at 9:02 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by bluefly at 9:02 AM PST - 10 comments
I will survive!
Prepping for a five hour layover in Houston (and lots of other holiday traveling in the next three weeks). What are your favorite movies or shows to watch while traveling? [more inside]
posted by mittenedsex at 8:59 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by mittenedsex at 8:59 AM PST - 13 comments
Good inexpensive keyboard for Kindle 8.9 tablet?
Looking for recommendations on a low end keyboard for the Kindle Fire 8.9 HD model. Hoping to get something on sale $30-40 (and i do realize this limits quality a bit...). I need to order it today if possible. Again, not expecting any whiz-bang but something rather basic and simply functional.
posted by snap_dragon at 8:54 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by snap_dragon at 8:54 AM PST - 4 comments
Reducing .pdf size
Is there a failsafe way to make a pdf smaller? [more inside]
Can deleted image data be recovered?
Is it possible to recover portions of an image that have been cropped or cut away? And if so, how to prevent that? [more inside]
posted by aerotive at 8:41 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by aerotive at 8:41 AM PST - 7 comments
How to keep the kids busy and me sane on Christmas
We are hosting the family Christmas celebration this year. I've got the food, the gifts, and the decorations under control. I need help with the entertainment. In particular, entertaining eight kids in a very small house. [more inside]
Android site and app login problems
Android Login problems. I can't login to either Flickr or Tumblr using my android phone. I can login in just fine on my laptop but on my phone I am unable to login via the apps or direct to the websites via the browser. Does anybody have any idea why that would be the case? [more inside]
How to store hundreds of magazines?
We've got too many magazines -- how to store them for collecting purposes, but also keep them accessible for reading and research? [more inside]
posted by AzraelBrown at 7:45 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by AzraelBrown at 7:45 AM PST - 16 comments
Maybe we need a Negotiator...
We want to move to a new CRM provider, but our old CRM provider is holding our data hostage. Is there any recourse? [more inside]
Nexus 7 vs iPad mini for Android user
Android phone user considering a tablet purchase. Considering iPad mini or Nexus 7 and trying to determine pros and cons of staying with android or having access to the Apple realm. [more inside]
posted by sinical at 7:36 AM PST - 37 comments
posted by sinical at 7:36 AM PST - 37 comments
What do we need to know about shareboarding?
Have you ever shareboarded? We're thinking of shareboarding a horse for our daughter to ride, and we want to know your experiences, advice and suggestions. [more inside]
posted by SuperSquirrel at 7:28 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by SuperSquirrel at 7:28 AM PST - 11 comments
Prepaid SIM for iPhone 5 in the US?
I have an iPhone 5 purchased unlocked in the UK. I travel regularly to the US for 1-2 weeks at a time, often in situations where WiFi is not an option, and would like to be able to buy a pre-paid US SIM primarily for data. Now that the iPhone 5 has been out for a few months, has anyone finally gotten onboard with pre-paid nanoSIMs for the 5? Or is cutting down a regular SIM still the only option?
posted by olinerd at 7:18 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by olinerd at 7:18 AM PST - 3 comments
Finding a mechanic for an old car in a new city (Toronto)
How can I find a trustworthy mechanic in a new city (Toronto) without breaking the bank? [more inside]
posted by cacofonie at 6:43 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by cacofonie at 6:43 AM PST - 9 comments
A cute and cozy full coverage women's robe
Searching for the perfect women's robe: "cute and cozy, non-Burqa-style robe." What this means in practice is something full coverage but without the shapeless lack of drape of some of those floor to ceiling women's robes that look like something cut for Lurch's body type.
How can I save my IT career?
How can I get a new job in IT with limited experience, no relevant education, and an unusual employment history? [more inside]
Meta-therapy
It is quite clear I need therapy promptly, but I do not know how to start having it. [more inside]
state with the easiest teaching licensing requirements
In what state is it easiest to get an alternative teacher certificate?
This is for somebody who has a BA in English and about 2 decades of teaching experience here and there (mostly overseas) but no certificate. [more inside]
Draining spirits?
FolkloreFilter: What entities (?) do I need to read up more about that are like the gebbeth in Ursula Le Guin's Earthsea Trilogy? I want something that occupies (or can) the same physical space as a person but which freerides, parasitises, occupies, drains or otherwise has negative effects on a person.
Alternatives to english.stackexchange.com?
Hi Mefi-ers.
I am looking for appropriate alternatives to english.stackexchange.com. [more inside]
Stocking Stuffers for Young Boys
Can you suggest some stocking stuffers for two boys, ages 11 and 13? They need to be inexpensive ($5ish) and ideally Amazon Prime items.
Unsurprisingly, the boys like sports and video games. I'm a big reader though and I try to instill a reading habit in them when I can. [more inside]
Put the Old Bill on me...
[UKMediaFilter]I really enjoy police/detective procedural dramas (series and "movies") from the UK (BBC, ITV, etc). Seen thus far: Luther, Whitechapel, Thorne movies, Inside Men, Sherlock, etc. Recommend me! [more inside]
posted by kuanes at 4:14 AM PST - 33 comments
posted by kuanes at 4:14 AM PST - 33 comments
Seeing all instances of Google Calendar recurring event.
Can I get a detailed view of all instances of a recurring Google Calendar event? [more inside]
posted by nangua at 2:28 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by nangua at 2:28 AM PST - 2 comments
Recovering Office 2010 product key from dead Windows 7 system
How might I recover an Office 2010 product key from a Windows install now located on an external hard drive? [more inside]
posted by dumbland at 1:49 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by dumbland at 1:49 AM PST - 5 comments
iOS / Full Stack Developer Compensation (Freelance / Salary)
I am wondering how much I can expect to make (range) from a freelance position / salary as an iOS developer? (rip-off / expected / stretch) Possible tips to best negotiate salary / contract rates? What should I market myself as when I can work the product stack? I have the most experience / feel the most comfortable doing iOS development work, but love all aspects of building tech products. [more inside]
December 18
Theory of style
Seeking scholarly and otherwise fascinating essays on costume history, especially ideas that made you re-think your understanding of fashion design, department store display, shopping, tailoring, the representation of clothes in history painting, material culture, theory of style, couture, etc [more inside]
Crappy NYC White Elephant gift?
Ideas for a Crappy White Elephant - Yankee Gift Swap "Buy Local" NYC gift? [more inside]
posted by moedym at 8:16 PM PST - 33 comments
posted by moedym at 8:16 PM PST - 33 comments
Russian travel prep
I'm traveling to Moscow (and likely St. Petersburg as well)! Tell me all your best resources, materials, and hacks! [more inside]
Let my kid upload gaming videos to YouTube?
Should I let my 10 year old upload gaming videos to YouTube? What issues should I think about as part of this? [more inside]
posted by bluedaisy at 7:30 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by bluedaisy at 7:30 PM PST - 14 comments
How do I keep everyone from realizing I'm completely broke?
How do I decline invitations to go out to dinner, bars, dates, etc. without letting on that I'm completely broke? [more inside]
posted by tumbleweedjack at 6:36 PM PST - 34 comments
posted by tumbleweedjack at 6:36 PM PST - 34 comments
Help Me Stay On Top of Current Literature in 2013!
Help Me Stay On Top of Great Literature in 2013! [more inside]
posted by Lipstick Thespian at 6:22 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by Lipstick Thespian at 6:22 PM PST - 17 comments
Quirky gifts for cheap-ish
Interesting gifts for my family - give me some inexpensive gift ideas for weird, funny, creative, or out of the ordinary gifts. Bonus if I can order them online and get them on time for Xmas, still. [more inside]
Looking for a desktop PC that will run two monitors
Can you recommend a desktop PC that will be durable, do basic surfing, and run two monitors? I'd like to avoid Dell. Cost is an issue, but it does not need to be cheap. [more inside]
posted by OrangeDisk at 5:30 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by OrangeDisk at 5:30 PM PST - 15 comments
A pair of grad school admission questions. Recomendation request, now? How are my psyc GRE scores?
Two parter to grad school admission. [more inside]
Shy and Unlucky in Love
Help me figure out why I'm so unlucky with romance [more inside]
Seattle child psychologist recs
Looking for a Seattle-area child psychologist that specializes in younger children, in this case for an 8 year old. [more inside]
Catting around or really lost?? Leaving in the morning, don't want cat to die. Help.
I leave tomorrow for two weeks, and I'm not sure if this cat has a home. Help! [more inside]
posted by Stewriffic at 4:37 PM PST - 33 comments
posted by Stewriffic at 4:37 PM PST - 33 comments
Show me a link to your favorite, male, solo (as in, no groups) rendition of "O Holy Night".
Show me a link to your favorite, male, solo (as in, no groups) rendition of "O Holy Night". Acapella is good too. [more inside]
posted by brownrd at 4:26 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by brownrd at 4:26 PM PST - 21 comments
My mean-ass toddler
Does a 2.5 year old's aggressive tendencies point toward aggression issues later on? Or will he truly grow out of it (with consistent consequences, etc.)?
Careless Whispers
[GiftFilter] I need a gift for my brother. Difficulty: Estranged siblings who talk 4 times a year at best. [more inside]
posted by MinusCelsius at 4:09 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by MinusCelsius at 4:09 PM PST - 23 comments
Anon postings free speech?
I am curious if anonymous postings are protected as free speech. [more inside]
Choices, Choices, Choices!
[MAC FILTER - Follow Up] Upgrade the HDD and RAM? Buy a new-but-used MBP? By New MBP? What would you do?
Intermittent Flurries Inside [more inside]
Help me delete a few hundred thousand files from a webserver
Let's say I have 300,000 files on a webserver in a single directory. I want to download them to a local directory and then delete them. My FTP client of choice is choking on the task. What should I do?
Need advice wrt mens dress shoes.
Please help us find some appropriate men's shoes for a fancy wedding. Or talk me out of my search. [more inside]
Current hiphop
Re-introduce me to hip-hop! [more inside]
How young is too young to get engaged?
What are some good SECULAR reads (books or websites are both great) on getting engaged, marriage, etc.? Particularly for those who are not engaged but would like to get engaged in the (maybe not-so-distant) future.
Also, some relationship-specific questions inside. Primarily, when's a good time to get engaged? [more inside]
How to not give myself away to HR?
Interviewing for a new job. HR has asked- in writing (email) - for current salary (which is low, in part due to location in low-cost-of-living state) and salary expectations. Because they want this in writing, it doesn't seem like I can obfuscate with the kind of answers that are usually suggested for in-person interviews. Any suggestions? Details within. [more inside]
Can a PA slice and dice?
Physician Assistant Philter: Considering pursuing this as a career. More specifically, Surgical Physician Assistant. I understand a Physician Assistant works under the license of a Physician, but I am familiar with many offices where on a day-to-day basis, the PA on site has the highest level degree. My specific question is this: what is the most advanced procedure a PA can perform autonomously? For example, I know PAs can perform biopsies of skin lesions, but can they go beyond that?
History of Sociology of Religion; Why Bellah Doesn't (Much) Cite Eliade
Why does Mircea Eliade get short shrift in Robert N. Bellah's Religion in Human Evolution? [more inside]
Travel magazines for the Spanish-language reader?
Are there any magazines from Mexico or South/Central American countries specializing in travel to the region, in Spanish, directed towards the Spanish speaking reader, that are available via subscription in the US? If so, which would you recommend? [more inside]
Family vs. Career
Is it more important to be near family or to follow career developments? Snowflakey existential question that needs review. [more inside]
Help
I'm unemployed, and probably depressed. Any help? [more inside]
Well, I've made it HERE, so...
Given this list of things I do and don't like about living in NYC, where might I want to consider moving? [more inside]
Blogging for IRL friends?
Have you deliberately used your personal blog(s) to make IRL friends completely outside your social circle? [more inside]
posted by zeek321 at 1:22 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by zeek321 at 1:22 PM PST - 9 comments
Pruning old gardens.
How best to communicate to most of my old friends and some current ones who are too needy that I simply don't have time for them anymore? Has anyone tried to do this? [more inside]
posted by the foreground at 1:20 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by the foreground at 1:20 PM PST - 16 comments
find me someone who will tell me not to buy the house
Looking for recommendations for an aggressive, adversarial home inspector in the Milwaukee, WI area (specifically Shorewood). [more inside]
posted by gerryblog at 1:12 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by gerryblog at 1:12 PM PST - 3 comments
LGBT-friendly doctors in Ithaca, NY?
My new doctor and I are a horrible match. Clearly the answer is "find a different doctor", but how do I make that work? (Bonus points: recommend an LGBT-emphasis-on-the-T friendly doctor in or near Ithaca NY. Willing to drive as far as Syracuse or Binghamton if they're sufficiently awesome.) [more inside]
posted by dorque at 1:03 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by dorque at 1:03 PM PST - 16 comments
The Lazy Gift Giver
This is a question about giving gift cards at a work Christmas get together. [more inside]
Massage gift packages in MA/NH?
I'd like a gift for a years worth of massage for my wife. Where can I find a company offering a deal on this? [more inside]
Driving during the honeymoon - Just trying to remove stressors before they happen.
We're going to Costa Rica for our honeymoon! We’re risk-averse and easily scared / frustrated while driving in the US. Should we drive ourselves or hire a driver / drivers in Costa Rica? [more inside]
Dinner ideas both paleo and vegetarian
I need some dinner ideas that are both vegetarian and suitable for a paleo diet! [more inside]
Gifts for Coworkers?
Holiday gifts at the workplace: incredibly small business edition. [more inside]
How to record and transcribe Skype conversation
What technology and software I should look at inorder to be able to record interviews on Skype on to my hard disk (MacBook Pro) and then be able to manipulate the recording easily in order to type out a transcript? Or, preferably , find reliable speech recognition software that will automatically produce a written transcript I can enter into my word processing program (Open Office.) ? I'm willing to change up software and able to spend no more than $100 to make this work. Is it possible?
Confidence: Better than Makeup and High Heels?
Does confidence really make a difference when it comes to attraction? If so, I'd like to generate enough in time for New Year's. [more inside]
posted by Ashen at 11:28 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by Ashen at 11:28 AM PST - 26 comments
How do I get the burning rubber smell out of my jeans and t-shirts?
How do I get the burnt rubber smell out of my laundry? [more inside]
Tutorial-ception.
Are there online trainings/tutorials for...well, creating online trainings/tutorials? (Books or other resources also welcome.) [more inside]
how to de-salt pumpkin seeds?
Help me de-salt these overly salty pumpkin seeds! [more inside]
Non-fiction recs SVP
I am a reader of fiction. I read a lot, and I read all sorts of fiction genres. I do not, however, read non-fiction because the couple of times I tried to I found them desperately dull. I am sure that can’t be the reality for all non-fiction books… right? Teach me something interesting and make me learn to like non-fiction please. Specific requests inside... [more inside]
posted by PuppetMcSockerson at 10:04 AM PST - 84 comments
posted by PuppetMcSockerson at 10:04 AM PST - 84 comments
Hot Wings in Dubai
My girlfriend and I like to have a non-traditional Christmas meal. This year we're going to be in Dubai and we'd like to go for hot wings, curly fries, jalapeño poppers and deep fried x. I've already located a TGI Fridays and a Hard Rock Cafe, but I'm wondering if Mefites can recommend somewhere else I ought to look at.
Should I Hire My Friend?
Should I hire my friend? [more inside]
DivaCup after Pregnancy?
I had a baby and my DivaCup no longer seems to be working. Did that happen to you? What are my options? [more inside]
2D LAN games?
Please recommend PC LAN multiplayer games that aren't 3D. [more inside]
posted by Mwongozi at 9:54 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by Mwongozi at 9:54 AM PST - 16 comments
Cutting the cable cord
Questions about cutting the cable cord in the US. [more inside]
Biostatistics filter
What statistical test should I use to determine if there is a significant difference in the percent change in the presence of bacterial species observed among five groups before and after treatment. [more inside]
posted by waving at 9:29 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by waving at 9:29 AM PST - 19 comments
Please help me save my teeth before they are gone.
I never drink soda, and I place more focus on health and nutrition than anyone I know. Why are my teeth dissolving?! [more inside]
posted by lmpatte2 at 9:24 AM PST - 48 comments
posted by lmpatte2 at 9:24 AM PST - 48 comments
Safe to update my iPhone 4S to the latest iOS6 version?
iPhone 4S users: have you updated to the latest iOS6.whatever in the last couple of weeks? Did it go without a hitch? Or have you experienced problems that would make you advise me not to update? [more inside]
Wordpress for dummies?
Wordpress question: How difficult is it to learn wordpress for someone with no experience or knowledge of it? Assume that the student is around 18 years old and has basic computer literacy but has never heard of wordpress before. Thanks for your help!
posted by tessalations999 at 9:15 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by tessalations999 at 9:15 AM PST - 8 comments
identifyfilter: YA story about kid trapped in Arctic cabin with murderer
Name that YA book or story! Young boy/teen is in a cabin or hut in the Arctic. There is also a murderer. It may be the kind of thing where there are a few people in the cabin, and one of them is a murderer, and people are being killed one by one. Very sketchy details follow. [more inside]
Raw food lifestyle
Has anyone tried raw food lifestyle? Are there affordable raw food teachers/classes in new york? [more inside]
At-home vs. At-work Antivirus Protection
Is it still worth paying for antivirus software for computers on my work network? I manage the IT needs for an 11-person office. [more inside]
How much to tip building staff during the holidays?
How much to tip building staff? [more inside]
Mileage log - every day vs. monthly?
Is a day by day mileage log an excessive amount of info to keep? Or does the IRS really want to know that much about where we drive? [more inside]
posted by lootie777 at 7:59 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by lootie777 at 7:59 AM PST - 9 comments
Windows equivalent to Target Disk Mode?
Colleague's Windows laptop isn't starting up properly. Would it be possible to boot this laptop as an external hard drive to another computer, a la Apple's Target Disk Mode, perhaps using an Ethernet cable? We have both Windows machines and Macs in the office. Please note that I am exclusively looking for this sort of solution, within the confines of this particular question.
posted by Sticherbeast at 7:47 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Sticherbeast at 7:47 AM PST - 6 comments
Boston on the Cheap
Know how to have a fun weekend in Boston on a budget? Details within. [more inside]
like NYC, but not as expensive?
(looking for somewhere to live) Where is like New York, but not as expensive? [more inside]
Dr. Waste my time
How do you deal with a doctor who isn't helpful? [more inside]
Could you help me with my Applescript?
I am trying to batch convert a bunch of MS Word documents via Pages on my Mac. I have an Applescript that I believe will work, but I am getting hung up on a dialog box, and I am trying to see if someone could proofread the script for me. [more inside]
First trip to a major city since the bed bug armies attacked...
Traveling to Minneapolis in early January--when making a hotel reservation, will it be offensive to inquire if they've had bed bug problems? Or will it be any use at all to ask? (assuming the receptionist will say, "no, no, everything's fine!") [more inside]
posted by Eicats at 7:31 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by Eicats at 7:31 AM PST - 3 comments
If I'm so strong why are my kicks so weak?
Should I lose weight and muscle mass or just lose the fat? [more inside]
posted by mearls at 7:19 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by mearls at 7:19 AM PST - 10 comments
Copying between iCal calendars, Exchange to Google.
I have a work calendar in Exchange. I also have an Android phone and a Mac. For the last couple of years I've been using Spanning Sync to copy entries from my Exchange calendar to a Google calendar and then on my phone I can see all my calendars using the built in calendar program ( I also use Touchdown so I can see my exchange calendar on my phone if I have to, but it doesn't integrate with the phone calendars so I have to use two different applications to see my entire calendar, which is a pain).
The problem is that Spanning Sync is going away. Is there any other application or service out there that'll automatically copy entries from one iCal calendar to another?
posted by Runes at 7:14 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by Runes at 7:14 AM PST - 7 comments
Corporate security while working internationally
My company has a security policy against using their equipment outside the U.S.A. What steps can I take to get them to make an exception for me? [more inside]
posted by puddleglum at 7:11 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by puddleglum at 7:11 AM PST - 14 comments
This Takes Five Seconds On My iPad
So, there's this photo of an amazing catch in an American football game that I would like to use as the lock screen wallpaper for my Galaxy S2 7.0 tablet. This seems impossible. [more inside]
posted by DWRoelands at 7:09 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by DWRoelands at 7:09 AM PST - 2 comments
PhDating
How do you handle developing relationships in grad school? [more inside]
How can I get my brother to pluck his unibrow?
How can I get my brother to pluck his unibrow or want to improve his image? He is 25, doesn't maintain his beard/sideburns and has very thick unibrow. He uses a wheelchair and I'm afraid his appearance is giving off the wrong impression. [more inside]
Cheap virtual voicemail for existing US landline number?
Best service to transfer existing home phone number to voicemail only? [more inside]
Fantasy novels featuring talking cats, telepathic cats, sentient cats, intelligent cats, etc.?
Please recommend to me some fantasy novels that feature talking, telepathic, or otherwise sentient cats. Ideally with human companions, but a society entirely composed of intelligent cats could be cool too. Thanks!
Sci-Fi graphic novel suggestions?
Thoughtful science-fiction graphic novel suggestions needed! (non-horror, limited violence) [more inside]
Goldilocks ISO juuuuuust-right fantasy novel
I'm just finishing up the third book in Ben Aaronovitch's "Rivers of London" series, and I've really enjoyed these books. What fantasy book(s) should I read next to suit my current mood? [more inside]
What is the real difference between friends and lovers? (Codependency question)
What is the real difference between friends and lovers? (Codependency question) [more inside]
AT&T left its utility box unlocked and doorless--how do I contact them?
Need help finding contact information to discuss a utility box AT&T has on my easement. Looks like the last tech that was here forgot to put the door back on and lock it (padlock is locked on the ground). I couldn't get it back on myself because of a back injury. Now it is pouring rain and I've been searching for the right number to call for over an hour on their labyrinthine website. I would feel very bad if the neighborhood lost service due to this. :)
I have tried calling the main line and it is of no use, they don't know who to send me to. Does anyone else here have a box on their property? It was already there when I bought the house. What department should I ask for when I call them or is there a direct line for "box hosts" like me?
December 17
the L word
how can i learn to love myself and be more self-confident in my relationship? [more inside]
How long do the blood-thinning effects of alcohol last?
How long do the blood-thinning effects of alcohol last? I'm asking so I can know how far in advance to stop consuming alcohol before my next tattoo session. [more inside]
Best TV shows to keep you hooked?
What TV shows consumed your life? [more inside]
How do I sound like a wholesaler contacting another b2b company.
How do I sound like a wholesaler in email to make inquiries from an overseas company? I'm doing a bit of amateur investigative journalism and need some pointers. [more inside]
posted by [insert clever name here] at 8:47 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by [insert clever name here] at 8:47 PM PST - 4 comments
help me recreate my coffeeshop productivity!
grad school filter: how do I become as productive in my home office (or my grad student office at school, or the library...anywhere free!) as I am in coffeeshops? [more inside]
posted by atetrachordofthree at 8:13 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by atetrachordofthree at 8:13 PM PST - 25 comments
Help me find some music similar to Cloud Atlas
Help me find some music similar to Cloud Atlas (classical music suggestions) [more inside]
Open-range ranching in Ontario
What is the situation regarding open-range ranching in Ontario? [more inside]
How can two people propose to each other?
My partner and I, two girls, have this slight thing bothering us when we talk about our future engagement. We both want to be proposed to. Is there a way we can make this happen?
Best charity for Haiti in 2012?
What is the best charity currently working in Haiti to which I can donate? [more inside]
posted by The Minotaur at 7:47 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by The Minotaur at 7:47 PM PST - 11 comments
Which Boston-area theater/performance/arts subscription should I buy?
Which Boston-area theater/performance/arts subscription should I buy? [more inside]
Elegant slanket = hopefully not an oxymoron
Is there such a thing as a "luxury" or "elegant" snuggie/slanket? If so, where can I buy it? I want to buy one for my grandmother but she will not appreciate bright colors, NFL logos, smiley faces, or similar. [more inside]
our company recommendations for Russia (St. Petersburg/Moscow)?
Tour company recommendations for Russia (St. Petersburg/Moscow)? [more inside]
posted by Sweetie Darling at 6:51 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by Sweetie Darling at 6:51 PM PST - 3 comments
Is it normal to have a fluctuating body image?
Do most people have stable perception of their own attractiveness? [more inside]
Should we create a business for our airbnb'ing?
Should we create a business for our Airbnb listing? After our Mom moved into a rest home this year, we listed her (out of state) place on Airbnb and did surprisingly well. In fact, we grossed more than $10,000. But we frequently had incidental expenses - I had to fly in several times, the cleaning service was $75 each time, and there were some modest house expenses when things had to be replaced or were broken, etc. With our 2012 taxes coming up, we're wondering if it would be helpful to create a business for this, or if people have done this? [more inside]
What's Ayahuasca Done For You?
Have you ever done an ayahuasca ceremony in Peru? Or known someone who has? (other than "my friend's sister's cousin") [more inside]
posted by kestralwing at 6:20 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by kestralwing at 6:20 PM PST - 9 comments
Yay, a week in the desert!
Things to do in Vegas for non-black-outers? [more inside]
Help my younger cousin learn to love her skin.
How can I help my adopted cousin learn to love her skin? Have you been part of a transracial family? What did you find helpful or comforting? [more inside]
posted by turniphead at 6:14 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by turniphead at 6:14 PM PST - 15 comments
On a perfume-hunt
Help me find this perfume [more inside]
How do I insurance better?
How do I get the most out of my new Health Services Account (HSA)? [more inside]
Cloud Atlas is Chordally Dense
How difficult is it to transcribe an orchestral piece (say, a digital recording) into an accurate paper score? [more inside]
posted by polymodus at 5:30 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by polymodus at 5:30 PM PST - 6 comments
Sweet dreams
What was the best advice about sleeping routines you received when you brought your newborn home? [more inside]
Yeehah! Looking For Cowboy Boots in L.A.
Where can I buy cool cowboy boots in Los Angeles? [more inside]
How to make the best of graffiti?
Home project: revamping fence graffiti? [more inside]
posted by flying_trapeze at 4:32 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by flying_trapeze at 4:32 PM PST - 9 comments
You can dance if you want to, you can legsweep from behind
I liked capoeira a lot, but my wrists did not. Are there any other martial dances? Or schools that take a martial art like tai chi but do something dance-y with it?
Browsing multiple Word files?
I have a large number of .doc files (50+) that I want to browse through. Is there a faster and more efficient way to do this other than opening them up individually in Word? I'm on PC, running XP.
posted by zardoz at 4:13 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by zardoz at 4:13 PM PST - 5 comments
What kind of jobs could I do remotely?
In the next year, me and mr. desjardins are embarking on a nomadic lifestyle (in the U.S.). Given my skillset, what kinds of jobs could I do remotely? Or what kinds of temp work could I pick up while we stay someplace for 2-3 months? [more inside]
Composing with vocal fragments
What's an easy way to put vocals together so they sound something like the intro to Django Django's "Default"? [more inside]
Testosterone for late 30's
Testosterone for late 30's? More details [more inside]
A lawyer with a badge and a gun?
I'm trying to find the exact law-enforcement/legal job to give to a fictional character. My ideal description would be "a prosecutor with a badge and a gun," someone who both kicks down doors and prosecutes cases. Does this job exist?
A few more details inside. [more inside]
posted by Bookhouse at 2:44 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by Bookhouse at 2:44 PM PST - 26 comments
Sex therapist on the SF peninsula
Looking for recommendations for a sex therapist on the SF Peninsula. [more inside]
Ouch, my chest! Advice please, Cold-Climate Mefites?
Severely painful nipples in the cold! I’m as rugged-up as I’m going to get. What can I do? [more inside]
Manuscript Evaluation
Editorial Manuscript Evaluation. What does it cost? How do you find a good match? Any advice for getting value out of the service? I'm looking for a professional that can help me turn a thoroughly polished and "good as I can get it" novel length draft into something publishable. I'd love advice, because I don't want to waste my time or money on this, and I really do want it to work out. Help? Thanks!
Wow what a great book
What are your favorite children's illustrated books? [more inside]
Help turn a famous quote into an equation!!!
Looking to turn the Winston Churchill quote, "Success is the ability to go from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm," into an equation.
posted by fubunker at 1:59 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by fubunker at 1:59 PM PST - 19 comments
Automated PDF modification
Is there an automated way of placing elements from one PDF file into another? Open to coding this via Python if a relevant module exists. [more inside]
posted by mnemonic at 1:55 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by mnemonic at 1:55 PM PST - 4 comments
Can you help with this pain in my neck?
I'm having serious neck and shoulder pain due to some combination of a bone spur in my cervical spine, a herniated disc and/or flexor joint arthritis. I have doctors. I'm getting physical therapy. Anyone have suggestions for dealing with the pain in the meantime? [more inside]
posted by driley at 1:42 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by driley at 1:42 PM PST - 6 comments
Help me spread the wifi through the trees into this log cabin.
Can you help me share WiFi between 2 distant houses with strange construction materials? Need antenna and setup recommendations. [more inside]
posted by cosmicbandito at 1:27 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by cosmicbandito at 1:27 PM PST - 8 comments
Best practices in organizing a digital, image-based inspiration file
As an aspiring artist, I've recently acquired a habit of saving to Dropbox every image I find particularly inspiring or useful as an artistic reference. This is fun and motivating, except I'm realizing that my Finder-based 'folder > subfolder' organizational structure is doing a poor job of keeping up with my needs. I'm looking for software recommendations (Mac OS X) or general tips re: sorting a frequently-accessed image collection that will eventually number into the thousands. The catch: the system needs to sync with an iPhone/iPad. [more inside]
posted by brieche at 1:13 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by brieche at 1:13 PM PST - 7 comments
Best "to do" list website?
Jolly Old OCD
Mefites with psych issues, do you have tips for getting through the holidays? [more inside]
What is the correct punctuation of the last stanza of Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening?
I need the correct version (punctuation) of Robert Frost's Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening, please. [more inside]
posted by kitcat at 12:42 PM PST - 28 comments
posted by kitcat at 12:42 PM PST - 28 comments
Help me find an easy craft project for 3rd graders
Could someone suggest an easy holiday craft project (less than 30 minutes) for a 3rd grade class to complete during their holiday party? [more inside]
posted by victoriab at 12:41 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by victoriab at 12:41 PM PST - 17 comments
Stylists, assemble!
Help me dress myself for a hot date! Dress to follow. [more inside]
Partners in business and in life - a bad idea?
When should I (or should I) reveal that my partner is applying for for my old job, given that I now work in a new job in the same institution? Or is the whole thing a bad idea? Managers and HR people, your input would be especially appreciated. [more inside]
Ideas for a singles event?
Looking for activity ideas for a singles night in a small restaurant. What doesn't make you cringe? [more inside]
Fun things to do in London in December in 2012?
Tell someone who's pretty familiar with London what there is to do between December 20 and the first week of January. [more inside]
posted by anewnadir at 12:08 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by anewnadir at 12:08 PM PST - 16 comments
What is the TSA stance on cheese?
Can we take cheese in our carry-on luggage? [more inside]
posted by troika at 11:32 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by troika at 11:32 AM PST - 11 comments
Can you help me Talk?
How can I open Google Talk on my Samsung Galaxy S3? [more inside]
Can you recommend a spa in Portland OR?
Can you recommend a spa/salon in Portland, OR? [more inside]
Cute plus-size socks and tights?
Where can I find cute, fun plus-sized socks and tights on-line? [more inside]
posted by Mrs. Pterodactyl at 11:19 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by Mrs. Pterodactyl at 11:19 AM PST - 18 comments
Is the demand for digital librarians stable or expanding?
Is there demand for digital librarians trained in data management, exposing electronic collections, digital archiving, and so on? [more inside]
L is for Lonely, if nobody shows up
How to make an open house party enough fun that people will show up for another one? [more inside]
Are toques like security blankets?
Are unraveled toques a thing? I saw a friend wearing a sad, sad hat, and am debating knitting him a replacement. [more inside]
What am I worth?
OK, I'm officially fed up with my university job. Now what? [more inside]
I make experiment, you make experiment, inexplicably one is better than the other
Tourmaline "negative ion" curling iron - bullshit or legit?
My wife bought a "Professional Tourmaline Curling Iron". The text on the box has trigger words for me like "negative ion technology", so I am skeptical. Did she get taken for a ride? [more inside]
posted by starvingartist at 10:10 AM PST - 30 comments
posted by starvingartist at 10:10 AM PST - 30 comments
The morning after I have had a few drinks (something that happens rarely), I often feel better (elevated mood, better focus) than I would have if I had no drinks the previous night at all. Why does that happen?
The morning after I have had a few drinks, I often feel better (elevated mood, better focus) than I would have if I had no drinks the previous night at all. Why does that happen? [more inside]
Christmas Games for the Family!
What are some fun games my family can play at our annual Christmas Eve party? [more inside]
posted by chatongriffes at 10:09 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by chatongriffes at 10:09 AM PST - 11 comments
Is it OK to ask at a job interview whether I'm suitable for this position?
I have a job interview for an academic position. In the interview, is it OK to ask them what they think they are looking for? Details inside. [more inside]
posted by starcrust at 9:36 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by starcrust at 9:36 AM PST - 13 comments
Where to buy potpourri offline?
Where's a good place to buy a large-ish (1-3 gallons) quantity of potpourri offline? Most department stores and such only seem to sell it in tiny bags.
All in the desert fighting a war against mutants with bicycles.
There is some insane YA trilogy that no one can seem to track down. Anyone here have a clue? [more inside]
model.where(:name => "string) INTERNAL ERROR!!! No attribute exists!
In Rails, I'm using a model to represent a database view. I'm getting an error when I try to search on an attribute. (gist). [more inside]
My boring ass internet connectivity problem
Seeking a more fulfilling relationship with my little box of internet. I have DNS troubles. Can you help diagnose them? [more inside]
posted by clavicle at 7:21 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by clavicle at 7:21 AM PST - 6 comments
Help me find a personal database/info manager!
Looking for the perfect personal database/information organizer. It's not quite DevonThink or Evernote…specific requirements inside: [more inside]
I feel like I'm in a love triangle, help me breakup with my girlfriend.
I feel like I'm in a love triangle, help me breakup with my girlfriend. [more inside]
Techie Not.
Completely clueless: Can I use this Sony Blu-ray player with my Haier Full HD LCD TV Model: L39Z10A? Will they be compatible?
How to do a Minecraft club?
I work at a middle school and our after school program wants to set up a Minecraft club. We want a group of about 15 people and I want to find the cheapest and simplest way to do this. I was looking at MinecraftEdu as an option but I wanted to ask y'all if you knew of a better/cheaper way to do things.
Irish Whistle music with piano accompaniment?
Looking for specific music: Irish whistle/flute with piano [more inside]
posted by TrinsicWS at 6:49 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by TrinsicWS at 6:49 AM PST - 8 comments
Looking for a fun Kinect game
As an adult, what is the most fun Kinect game(s) you've played/enjoyed? [more inside]
What kind of visa do I need to study and telecommute in the U.K. for three months?
American going to UK for 3 months, in need some immigration help. Any specialists here? Special snowflake details follow. [more inside]
What did the history books get wrong?
What facts about history did people once believe, only to have them later discredited? I'm looking for cases where historians changed their opinion about concrete facts ("It turns out George Washington never chopped down a cherry tree") or about cause and effect ("Maybe the French Revolution wasn't just caused by the rise of the Middle Class.") I'm NOT looking for cases where historians re-evaluated their ethical judgments ("Maybe it wasn't so cool that the Founding Fathers owned slaves.")
posted by yankeefog at 3:44 AM PST - 52 comments
posted by yankeefog at 3:44 AM PST - 52 comments
Can you recommend an apocalyptic text to read on stage?
I'm looking for some good armageddons. I'm MCing an End-of-the-World poetry reading on December 21st and I want to read a few short passages from apocalyptic texts. I've already settled on the Book of Revelations and Ragnarök, but I'd like to cast a wide net and find some non-Western and/or non-religious/mythological descriptions of the end times. Can you recommend a good doomsday for me to read?
posted by Kattullus at 3:02 AM PST - 27 comments
posted by Kattullus at 3:02 AM PST - 27 comments
What is wrong with my brain?
For as long as I can remember I've had a difficult time understanding and absorbing verbal information, especially long-winded information without being given an outline first. Do I have a learning disability? Low IQ? ADD? Auditory Processing Disorder? Is it just the depression? I intend to talk to my therapist about this, but I'd like to read other people's thoughts and experiences before I talk to him. [more inside]
posted by Cdr Sara Bellum at 2:33 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by Cdr Sara Bellum at 2:33 AM PST - 18 comments
How bad is traffic in Dubai on Sundays in the afternoon/evening?
How bad is traffic in Dubai on Sundays in the afternoon/evening?
My wife and I have 24 hours in Dubai, beginning on a Sunday. We arrive to our hotel (right next to the airport) around 5:15PM, and we're taking the Bateaux dinner cruise leaving at 8:30PM. My plan between these two times is to take her to the Royal Mirage down by Jumeira for drinks.
Online, it's looking like a taxi will take roughly 40 minutes to cover the distance from the airport to Jumeira, assuming no traffic. But on a Sunday (which is a work day in Dubai, as I understand it?), I'm worried: will the roads be totally clogged at that time of day? Or will a taxi be able to get us there in a reasonable amount of time?
December 16
Cant get Modem to Install
I am trying to install a 56K modem card from a PC that ran Windows XP onto a PC that runs Windows 7. The card used either the LSI (Agere) driver or the Intel sep 536ep driver. I've found Windows 7 versions (64 bit) of both drivers and both are saved to my new PC. [more inside]
A technical term for oversharing
Is there a term in psychiatry for pathological oversharing? [more inside]
Bag baggage
Help me identify this item: backpack, military, olive drab. Bonus points for finding one in the wild that I can buy. [more inside]
posted by RolandOfEld at 11:01 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by RolandOfEld at 11:01 PM PST - 5 comments
baby's first slr
Giving my sister my old dslr for her 18th birthday. I'd like to also give her a book that explains the principles of photography. I'd like it to be clear and easy to understand in regards to aperture, depth of field, dynamic range etc. , but I'd also like it to have some ray optics to get her to think about why the camera works the way it does (focal depth, optics etc). Any suggestion would be great.
posted by Large Marge at 10:43 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by Large Marge at 10:43 PM PST - 11 comments
Reeking of the Desperation Cologne
I’ve been researching a lot, and have read time and time again, that during interviews, you’re also interviewing the employer to see if you’re a “good fit” together and that you should never seem desperate for a job, but rather, you should pretend money is no object and you’re only there because you think it would be fun, etc. The question is—how do you do this when you are in fact desperate for money and you need a job ASAP? (long-winded details behind cut) [more inside]
Is there any top that makes these shorts okay?
I bought a pair of tiny little sequined shorts from Forever 21 that I'd like to wear on NYE. What top would work with them? [more inside]
posted by i_am_a_fiesta at 9:53 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by i_am_a_fiesta at 9:53 PM PST - 15 comments
Please advise on car insurance issues after an accident.
A guy hit my car parked on the street in Cambridge, MA, causing some damage (to the car only, I wasn't around). He left a note. I called him and he wanted to bypass our insurance providers. Please advise. [more inside]
CT to NYC on Metro-North: Where to park?
I'll soon have to travel semi-frequently from Hartford to NYC for work stuff, at both peak and off-peak times. I'm guessing the best option is to park-and-ride at some station along the Metro North line, but where should I park? This AskMe said Bridgeport Station is the best option, but that was almost six years ago - has anything changed? Would a station in New York state proper be better - Port Chester, etc? I'll also have to travel pretty late some nights in case that makes a difference.
posted by UncleBoomee at 8:51 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by UncleBoomee at 8:51 PM PST - 15 comments
Why am I not in a relationship?
Almost 21 and I still have not had a serious relationship - what is wrong with me? How can I change this? [more inside]
Help me EXCEL at my new job. (Yes, I went for the obvious one.)
What books or websites should I look at if I want to master Excel? [more inside]
How do I move my mattress across state lines?
Is it prohibitively dangerous to try to move a full-size mattress from Ohio to Florida on the roof of a Honda Accord? [more inside]
Does this 'kid' stand a chance?
For as long as I can remember, I have always wanted to move to SF or NY. I really want to do this and feel like the time is now, especially since I recently earned my degree. But, I'm unsure of whether or not I stand a chance compared to US citizens. Is it worth applying for jobs in the US based on my educational background and experience? [more inside]
What should I use this free elective on?
I have a free elective in my final undergrad semester. What should I take? [more inside]
posted by Scientist at 6:36 PM PST - 40 comments
posted by Scientist at 6:36 PM PST - 40 comments
Building Credit
Worried about how I'm going to take out medical school loans without a cosigner in two and a half years. [more inside]
Substance for the runner
I need some snack/meal ideas for myself in my very fast paced work environment. Help me take my non-healthy current solutions and make them better! [more inside]
How do I ensure things stay platonic, but friendly, with this guy?
I just got asked by email to meet for drinks by this guy in my Meetup group. He's a nice person, and I'd like to be friends. I have a boyfriend, and I don't think he knows this. How do I politely deflect? [more inside]
posted by iadacanavon at 6:07 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by iadacanavon at 6:07 PM PST - 24 comments
Montreal hotels/suggestions for a short visit?
Montreal hotels/suggestions for a short visit? Tell me about the city [more inside]
Why did the KKK form?
A question about why the KKK formed in the first place. [more inside]
posted by IndigoRain at 4:53 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by IndigoRain at 4:53 PM PST - 17 comments
Tea Time
Does this happen to anyone else when drinking tea? [more inside]
May She Rest fi Salaam
What is the appropriate expression of condolence, in Palestinian Arabic, for an Arab Christian? [more inside]
posted by femmegrrr at 4:20 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by femmegrrr at 4:20 PM PST - 4 comments
let there be a way to recover my stolen data from the ethers
My stolen windows laptop was recovered, but everything on it is gone. Can I regain my documents and media? [more inside]
Helping a family member of the 1st anniversary of their spouse's death
My mother and father were married over 50 years. Dad passed early this year (Feb) and now is the 1st anniversary is upon us. I have been helping mom out quite a bit since then, but could use some pointers about what to do or look out for over the next couple of months. A little more inside. [more inside]
My gifted dog gifted me with a gift of... explanation?
Calling all language nerds: anyone know what's behind the increasing frequence of "gifted" as a verb? [more inside]
Keep thumbs out of asses in western Mass.
Is there ANYTHING fun* to do on NYE in Springfield, MA? Difficulty level: no alcohol**. [more inside]
Help me decide which Stephen King book to read first.
I want to get to know Stephen King! Which book should I read first? [more inside]
Make my honey a little less runny
How can I make honey stick to roasted chicken? [more inside]
Why can't I just get over this?
How do I get more onboard with my in-laws' presence in my life? [more inside]
posted by agress at 3:04 PM PST - 37 comments
posted by agress at 3:04 PM PST - 37 comments
Twas the Night Before Leaving For Christmas
One hour to clean and straighten up very messy office so I can get some last minute work done tonight before I leave tomorrow on a 2 week break. Ready? Go. What's first? Oh, btw, not a hoarder, but want to keep some stuff.
Birmingham to Boston
Moving from Alabama to Boston to join a startup. How do I adjust to this new city and the startup culture there? [more inside]
Apple, I like you but you're pissing me off.
How do I get iTunes to give me a different random selection of music from my library every time I sync my iPhone. [more inside]
posted by Jess the Mess at 1:48 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Jess the Mess at 1:48 PM PST - 4 comments
Camelotfilter: Best "Arthurian" work.
Which is the "best" version of the Arthurian legend to read? [more inside]
Can I ship the bacon jamz?
Is it ok to mail a jar of "bacon jam? that I made? [more inside]
Making copies of old hand drawn art.
I have some hand drawn portraits by my late Grandfather, they were drawn on thin paper before he went to the Southern Pacific during WWII.
I would like to make sure other people in the family have copies. What is the best way in Seattle to make copies?
The Gift of Health
I'd like to give one of my relatives health insurance for Christmas. She's a freelancer in Brooklyn. What do you recommend? [more inside]
Traveling way Down Under
Help Me Come Up with a Quirky Username for VLogging my exchange!
I'm going on exchange to Lille, France in January til June. I want to record my experiences on YouTube by V-Logging--can you help me think of a cute and quirky YouTube username? My brain is failing me! Also, looking for general advice and suggestions for students going on exchange. [more inside]
"Eds"?
Medical terminology filter: "Eds" comes to 54 centimeters. What could this word that sounds like "eds" possibley be? [more inside]
Gift to help catalog antique pottery
I need help finding a gift for somebody who is a constant state of labeling and cataloging his collection of antiquities and pottery. What would help him? (more inside) [more inside]
posted by Raichle at 12:53 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Raichle at 12:53 PM PST - 5 comments
How do I get this mildewy mess out of my bathroom?
How do you move on from a bad job?
I am trying to process a period of professional turmoil in my life that occured over a year ago. Things are okay now but I am still dealing with painful emotions and memories from that experience. How can I go about finding closure? [more inside]
We three costumes
Please give me ideas for a fancy dress costume for 3 adults. A 60-year-old (but look/act decades younger) couple and their late-20s child. They need to be WARM as they will be worn outdoors on New Year's Eve in a Cornish seaside town, but it also needs to be possible to eat a restaurant meal in them. [more inside]
posted by Acheman at 12:24 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by Acheman at 12:24 PM PST - 11 comments
Oh yeah, it runs on the world's most powerful graphics chip: Imagination!
What are some fun daydreams I can think about to fill up long bus journeys? [more inside]
Where should I go for great traditional music in Quebec?
Where should I go to hear traditional music in Quebec this holiday season? [more inside]
posted by Polyhymnia at 11:41 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Polyhymnia at 11:41 AM PST - 10 comments
Good deal or scam?
Looking to by a MacBook Pro off Craigslist, is this one a scam? Advice for buying used computers? [more inside]
posted by space_cookie at 11:27 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by space_cookie at 11:27 AM PST - 15 comments
Please help me administer eye drops three times a day to a very skittish little dog
Please help me administer eye drops three times a day to a very skittish little dog. [more inside]
Learning How to Play Blackjack at a Casino
I'm going to a casino in a few days, and I want to play blackjack. However, I've never played any of the card games at a casino, and I'm pretty ignorant about the strategy to use for blackjack, as well as any etiquette I need to be aware of. [more inside]
How to get French Press coffee without the cholesterol
My parents have decided to replace their french press due to concerns about cholesterol. Previously .
I want to get them a paper filter based coffee maker that makes 4 or more cups of coffee at a time. The other constraint is that the machine has to be shorter than 14 inches so it fits under their cupboards. [more inside]
Help me cope with chronic illness
I really, really don't want to be 'the sick girl', help me figure out how to look after myself and navigate the social aspects of having a chronic illness. [more inside]
Say babe, did you get that letter?
Where to work tonight?
Help me find non-Starbucks coffee shops open late on Sundays in Chicago! [more inside]
What is a good single term for Apple iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad?
I am writing some documentation for an app that runs on the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad. I need a consistant way to refer to these devices and am looking for something better than "iPhone/iPod/iPad". For example:
"Hold your iPhone/iPod/iPad's camera so that the QR code is centered in the brackets."
I've come up with either
"... iPhone/iPod/iPad (referred to as iPhone from here on)"
or
"IOS device"
Anyone have a better idea?
posted by cosmac at 9:58 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by cosmac at 9:58 AM PST - 13 comments
How do I get by?
Tips for single parents? [more inside]
Getting off on the right foot with a new boss
Any tips on getting off on the right foot with a new boss? The new person has delayed her transfer date a few times, and is coming into a government office where budget cuts mean reduced services to clients and less prestige for the office--and for her as its head. [more inside]
Eight nights of hot wax
Hanukkah is over. Eight nights of digging candlewax out of the little holders. I'd like to keep the wax out of the holders. I need a menorah condom. [more inside]
posted by Joleta at 9:20 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by Joleta at 9:20 AM PST - 24 comments
Work to get in, work to get out.
Labor of death much like the labor of being born? [more inside]
posted by itsacover at 9:18 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by itsacover at 9:18 AM PST - 5 comments
Citations & Bibliography Group in Microsoft Word-please help me...
I am trying to make a bibliography in Microsoft 2010 (after the nightmare of doing all of my citations manually, I learned my lesson) and it is not working out for me. [more inside]
posted by Enchanting Grasshopper at 8:52 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by Enchanting Grasshopper at 8:52 AM PST - 11 comments
Fun, light hearted holiday music for all.
I'm putting together a holiday play list for the office pot luck and, trying to make it fun and all inclusive. I've got tunes from Peanuts to Springsteen to the Arrogant Worms. I'm in need of more Hanukkah (got the Adam Sandler one, thx.) and desperately in need of some music for the woman organizing as she's Islamic (and for the record has a wicked sense of humor). Ideas?
Short term memory has declined. Looking for ways to fix it.
In the past two years my short-term memory has gotten terrible. I forget where I put items, I forget names which I wouldn't have in the past, and I am not good at all in keeping short lists in mind. I have searched for solutions but have found no real answers. [more inside]
posted by Lugos at 8:40 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Lugos at 8:40 AM PST - 9 comments
Great vacation ideas with both beauty and brains?
Asking for a friend: What are some seductive and alluring travel ideas which feature both a) stunning natural beauty and b) some intellectual stimulation more than just learning about history (e.g. solving some mystery, practicing a language, etc.). This would be for a middle-aged couple in average shape, money (within reason) no object. Length: roughly 2-4 weeks. Specific tour recommendations also welcome.
posted by shivohum at 8:18 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by shivohum at 8:18 AM PST - 15 comments
Has there ever been an App.net that was successful?
What's an example of a project like Diaspora or App.net that's actually been successful? [more inside]
posted by pete_22 at 7:48 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by pete_22 at 7:48 AM PST - 17 comments
How to pick up vocabulary in a foreign language?
I need help in acquiring a lot of a vocabulary for a lot of languages. How can I best proceed and what should be my expectations and timetables be? [more inside]
you could catch a dozen ducklings
Best way to dispose of this plastic mesh wine bottle sleeves. [more inside]
posted by mkb at 6:24 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by mkb at 6:24 AM PST - 14 comments
traveling and making things
Please help me find creative outlets that don't require living in one place or computer screen time, that aren't repetitive, and that pack small. [more inside]
December 15
Can cats truly sense anxiety in humans?
I'm about to take my 4-year-old female cat with me on a cross-country flight from the west to east coast for the holidays. We're leaving on Monday, and I've been having butterflies in my stomach all weekend in anticipation of the coming journey. I have no experience flying with cats but have done all I could to prepare for this trip. [more inside]
posted by starpoint at 11:55 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by starpoint at 11:55 PM PST - 22 comments
Would Chalky White really have sounded like that?
Does anyone have any resources to find historical forms of Ebonics? [more inside]
posted by patricking at 11:36 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by patricking at 11:36 PM PST - 11 comments
How can I delete or disable this stubborn program?
How can I get rid of Windows Speech Recognition from Vista? [more inside]
Building circles....
Is it possible to make a pop-up card without the pixellated look? I have searched Google to no avail. [more inside]
posted by luciddream928 at 8:51 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by luciddream928 at 8:51 PM PST - 4 comments
BZZT! You're eyes are fixed! Have a nice day!
Considering getting PRK, but am really anxious when it comes to medical procedures. [more inside]
Waiting for the drugs to work
How to deal with depression while waiting for the meds to kick in? [more inside]
Pareeeeeee
What short things can I watch/read to get in the mood for my upcoming trip to Paris? [more inside]
Where can I find a list of Save The Cat moments?
I wonder whether there is a good listing somewhere of "Save the Cat" moments from movies? [more inside]
Can you liven up our 4180-mile I-40 road trip?
Please suggest lunch and dinner places and maybe some shopping for a CA-AR road trip, with a detour through Texas. General advice welcome too. [more inside]
posted by wintersweet at 6:03 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by wintersweet at 6:03 PM PST - 12 comments
Making an "alphabet" shaped Pizza. Advice?
Is it possible to make pizzas in the shape of the alphabet? [more inside]
Video time capsule
Looking to make a video time capsule with my friends. What questions should I ask, what should we put in it. [more inside]
Finding the perfect Mac laptop for an indecisive Windows-based web developer
I'm a web developer / eLearning developer on Windows 7 looking to: 1) Get a Mac because I need to be able to test sites quickly and easily on my own; 2) Get a Windows-bootable unit that can act as my backup machine when my Asus throws a tantrum as it did this week; and 3) Get a reasonably portable Windows-bootable laptop that can handle Photoshop and other resource hogs so that I can work on it at client sites without having to barely squish the Asus (aka "The Clydesdale") into my largest backpack. Ideally, I could get all three in one machine that wouldn't cost the earth. Please join me as I anguish over the MacBook Air, the MacBook Pro, the Mac Mini, and other options. [more inside]
What gun control group should I join?
What pro-gun-control group should I join? I want to find a group that spends its money effectively, and that will lobby for sensible gun regulations.
Can't find a favorite art piece...
Looking for an artist previously featured in the magazine Hi Fructose...or I'm mistaken and I saw it in a tattoo magazine like Inked. [more inside]
Looking for good team-based giving opportunity.
Apart from Kiva, do you know of any good charities that support team-based giving?
Dealing with unappreciative people
How do I deal with people that are unappreciative of the things others do? [more inside]
How do I learn to stand up for myself?
How do I become more assertive without being rude and stick up for myself? [more inside]
Can't do ALL THE THINGS right now.
In 2013 I will have 2-3 hours a week to spend learning one or more of the following: French, guitar, advanced math (stats, calc). Which will benefit most from this limited amount of study effort? [more inside]
And A Partridge in a Pear TRee
I've been gifted a fruit basket. The problem is while there are lots of fruits I eat, I now find myself with a bunch of fat pears. Because I'm a picky eater, I don't like pears. However, since I'll be attending holiday parties, I figure there are probably some delicious pear recipes-cookies, desserts-that would allow me to share this gift with people who will actually enjoy them. [more inside]
Should we file jointly or individually?
Mr. Arnicae and I are married, but haven't filed our (U.S.) taxes jointly before. We're trying to figure out how to decide if it would be financially advantageous to file jointly, and what the negatives or positives would be. [more inside]
How to help friends deal with daughter's death?
How can I help my friends whose daughter was killed in yesterday's school shootings? [more inside]
Help me buy clothes for someone who hates clothes.
Should I get my brother clothes for Christmas? Good gift ideas for an ABD? [more inside]
How does licensing for the music work on these contest shows?
How does licensing for the music work on these contest shows? The Voice, American Idol, X Factor, America's Got Talent, et al. Especially during the audition process where they might now know what people are going to sing before they're on stage. [more inside]
Why isn't the male/female makeup of pilots and flight attendants proportionate to the population?
Recently I went on a trip with my kid sister and each time, the pilots were men and the flight attendants were women and even while we were waiting to board, we watched the pilots and flight attendants for other airlines walk to their gates and it was always the same and she was curious and disgruntled about this, so I thought I would ask the hive mind. Are there institutional/systemic/socioeconomic reasons why the pilot/flight attendant makeup isn't proportionate to the population they serve?
Search warrant in Indiana
In the State of Indiana, is it legal for the police to stop you from entering your house while they are waiting to obtain a search warrant? Can you point me to any statutes or literature that addresses this issue?
What. The hell. Did I do.
Driving home this afternoon, I spun my car 360 degrees. I have no idea what happened. Please help me figure out what it was so that it never, ever, dear god ever happens again. [more inside]
posted by AthenaPolias at 1:51 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by AthenaPolias at 1:51 PM PST - 24 comments
Anyone want to help me find songs like these?
Musicfilter//: I love the following 2 songs: Don't Play No Game That I Can't Win (Beastie Boys featuring Santigold) and 1977 by Ana Tijoux. What else should I listen to? [more inside]
Windows 8 question
My XP computer died this morning and now I have to learn Windows 8 in a hurry. [more inside]
posted by Mr. Yuck at 1:11 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Mr. Yuck at 1:11 PM PST - 8 comments
What to do with leftover browned butter with sugar in it?
Bakingfilter: What can I do with superfluous boiled browned butter + brown sugar? [more inside]
What's it like to be a Neurologist?
You are a neurologist/know a neurologist/have seen a neurologist/have read really good books with neurologists in them.
I want to know everything you can tell me about what it's like a on day to day basis to be a neurologist. [more inside]
MANDATORY
What does "Individual / Partnerships" mean on a credit application? [more inside]
posted by jeffamaphone at 12:51 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by jeffamaphone at 12:51 PM PST - 3 comments
henceforth he's to be referred to as dungbeetle
Issues with supporting a friend in court for divorce [more inside]
posted by anon4now at 12:29 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by anon4now at 12:29 PM PST - 9 comments
How typical are preventative dental xrays for kids?
Our kids' toothologist dentist would like to take x-rays to look for cavities. Is this typical? [more inside]
Last minute dog sitting in Seattle?
Christmas Doggie Care backed out. Where can I find good, trustworthy dog sitting for my awesome, friendly 60lb mutt in Seattle?
Translation Help. Chinese to English.
Looking to put these characters in my kitchen. Do they actually translate as "Food is Heaven"? Also, which type of written characters are they, traditional or simplified? Any info would be great. Thank you for your help.
posted by alchemist at 12:23 PM PST - 1 comment
posted by alchemist at 12:23 PM PST - 1 comment
Will I replace these contents one way or another?
Can I Eat It: Whole Fridge Edition. [more inside]
Corporation for Tax Savings?
Consultant, LLC for Tax Savings? [more inside]
We're not usually helicopter parents, but this time...
Please hope us to find a remote controlled helicopter? [more inside]
Accordiong to this...
Accordion music quiz! [more inside]
Coffee Recommendations?
Can anyone recommend a great brand of coffee that will aid me in drinking my coffee black rather than with cream and sugar? [more inside]
How do non-believing parents find a church for their kids?
How can we, as atheists, find a church for our children who want to attend? [more inside]
posted by Saminal at 11:01 AM PST - 29 comments
posted by Saminal at 11:01 AM PST - 29 comments
What are you MA insurer experiences?
[MA Health Care Filter] I've recently become ineligible for health insurance from my erstwhile employer and need to choose a Massachusetts based insurer to individually purchase coverage from. What is your insurer anecdata? [more inside]
Baby Mamma Drama?
I'm going to have a discussion about what my son's father thinks is excessive child support in a few hours. Please help me frame what I want to say in a non-argumentative, non-condescending, non-bitchy way? [more inside]
posted by youandiandaflame at 9:53 AM PST - 63 comments
posted by youandiandaflame at 9:53 AM PST - 63 comments
Apartment finder's fee to a friend?
Paying an apartment finder's fee to a friend who's place will soon be available? [more inside]
Should I change my career from education to the library field?
I am currently very unhappy in my career (education) and would like to change to a completely different career (librarian). Please advise whether this would be a smart thing to do. [more inside]
Is this settling? Is that really such a bad thing?
I'm dating someone who I respect and admire more than almost anyone else I know. He loves me. But I'm not in love with him. [more inside]
How to learn tone patterns in Chinese?
What is the best way to learn tonal vocabulary in Chinese? [more inside]
"Vacate, Set Aside, or Correct Sentence" means what???
What does a motion to "Vacate, Set Aside, or Correct Sentence By A Person In Federal Custody" mean? [more inside]
Just not up for dealing with this right now
So a couple years ago this happened, pretty much in my front lawn. I thought I was pretty much over it, and hadn't really thought about it too much despite the 14 mass shootings since then, but I'm feeling totally worn down by yesterdays events. What's your best advice for shaking this sort of thing off? [more inside]
how can i use a zoom h4n to make waterfall plots
i want to use a h4n to make waterfall plots [more inside]
December 14
How can I turn him down without crushing him?
How can I avoid leading a guy on when he won't come out and state his attraction? [more inside]
Which Jewish-American author could this be?
Can you help me remember the name of this Jewish-American author? [more inside]
posted by slowlikemolasses at 8:39 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by slowlikemolasses at 8:39 PM PST - 8 comments
Bring on the Drink Cart
I'm thinking of buying and repairing this vinyl sofa and chair set, but some of the tufted buttons are missing. Anyone know how possible it is to repair this? [more inside]
posted by nosila at 7:31 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by nosila at 7:31 PM PST - 2 comments
Where Have All Bird Corpses Gone?
Why don't I see more dead birds? [more inside]
I want to be the next Professor X.
I know I want to study genetics but I don't know where to go from there. What kind of things in genetics did Professor X and the Drs. Suresh on Heroes study? I want to study that. [more inside]
posted by acthelight at 6:54 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by acthelight at 6:54 PM PST - 10 comments
Is there a term that defines how a singer incorporates breath sounds into the beginning and end of the lyrics they sing?
Is there a term that defines how a singer incorporates breath sounds into the beginning and end of the lyrics they sing? [more inside]
Law enforcement in 19th century Zanzibar
In Zanzibar in 1870, was there any kind of law enforcement? If so, what kind? [more inside]
Fun times for broke kids
Telling my online dates that they were not the chosen ones
I was dating multiple people from OKcupid and Match, and now I've gotten serious with a guy I met outside of online dating and am no longer looking. Who should know? [more inside]
posted by ponytime at 5:52 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by ponytime at 5:52 PM PST - 13 comments
Roy G Biv T-shirt seen in TV Commercial
Where can I buy that "Roy G Biv" t-shirt that that kid was wearing in the commercial for cable TV? [more inside]
How do you know?
How do you know if it's not big enough? (A raise, I mean?). I would like to hear about whether the recession has shaped how people think about money and career advancement. [more inside]
Buy a house without a spouse?
Buying a house while married but physically separated -- what are the possible issues? [more inside]
How to get salary info for mid-level nonprofit jobs in NYC?
I am in the process of interviewing for a mid-level program/project coordinator position at a non-profit in New York City, and I believe I will be offered the position. I have always been terrible at negotiating salary, and want to change that this time around, but I am finding it very difficult to figure out what the general market range for similar jobs is. [more inside]
Where the crickets last chirp.
Is there a reason crickets decide to die in conspicuous places? Or is it just me / this house / the crickets that populate this house? [more inside]
A Little Bit (Or More) Each Day ... Of What?
Help me decide how to spend 5 to 30 minutes each day in 2013. [more inside]
I'm so sick of this...
I'm not liking my life anymore. I need to become excited about my life. More details inside. [more inside]
posted by Autumn89 at 4:43 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by Autumn89 at 4:43 PM PST - 18 comments
Wanted: Nest of irrigation control systems
Is there a wifi/web-based irrigation control system available? Ideally it would track weather patterns and moisture levels. Not interested in ethernet cable-based systems. Basically looking for the Nest of irrigation systems.
posted by letitrain at 4:41 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by letitrain at 4:41 PM PST - 11 comments
Help me have sex without my wrist hurting!
What can I do to prevent my wrist from hurting when I'm stimulating myself during sex? [more inside]
posted by misspony at 3:19 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by misspony at 3:19 PM PST - 16 comments
oversharers wanted
Where can i seek out people who are into oversharing and instant intimacy? [more inside]
posted by TestamentToGrace at 2:48 PM PST - 39 comments
posted by TestamentToGrace at 2:48 PM PST - 39 comments
"You just have to believe in karma and fate... then everything will work out"
Asking for my parents: What advice to you have for first time landlords, especially with regard to the rental agreement? Details inside. [more inside]
Wherever you go, there you are, but sometimes you need to be yourself somewhere else.
Urgent need for a Plan B, low budget, holiday retreat, greater NYC area (probably). [more inside]
A job while I train for a career?
I'm currently in school for a 2-year degree in biomedical equipment technology (how to fix medical stuffs). While I'm going through the program, I'd like to have a part-time job that, in some way, could be a resume builder...but I also need to make semi-decent money. [more inside]
What's your theory on this term?
I'm trying to think of a word....
Is there a term for a 'theory' (in the scientific sense) that explains the majority of the data/observations, but is not fully complete? [more inside]
posted by mockjovial at 2:27 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by mockjovial at 2:27 PM PST - 14 comments
Bigger cookies please
Can I edit a website cookie to make it last longer? [more inside]
I want to buy a pair of sweatpants that say "POTUS" on the butt
Imagine those sweat pants with the classic college lettering of your school name on the butt. I would like to purchase a pair in that theme, but the lettering says "POTUS". My searches have turned up nothing so far. I'm open to online options or places in D.C. as I'll be there for a few days next week. Help me make this happen!
The cheapo shirt that keeps it's shape
I have a T-shirt made from a kind of fabric I've not seen since, I'd like to get more. It's supposedly 100% cotton, but I'm not sure if that's true. [more inside]
Christmas gifts for an instructor
I'm an adult who has been taking private lessons on a musical instrument for most of this year, and I get along very well with the instructor. But what's most appropriate to do for Christmas? [more inside]
posted by dilettante at 1:43 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by dilettante at 1:43 PM PST - 7 comments
14-42 is ... ok, I guess?
I've decided it's time to upgrade from my Canon point and shoot. I'm going to get a Panasonic Lumix G5 DSLM. Now...what lenses should I get? [more inside]
posted by solotoro at 1:43 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by solotoro at 1:43 PM PST - 11 comments
Throw in some beans and let 'em go...
Looking for a quality crock pot for a family of 4. [more inside]
posted by LizardOfDoom at 1:19 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by LizardOfDoom at 1:19 PM PST - 10 comments
Best book for 8 year old who loves to draw?
My 8 year old loves to draw, but she wants to "draw better." I just bought her one of these. What's the best book out there to help her improve her abilities? This would be a book that she could largely read/use herself with occasional help from me.
Help me help the machines talk!
Networking filter: I'm a young (still learning much) SysAdmin for a pretty large site. I inherited the network configuration, and now I'm trying to troubleshoot some strange issues: workstations losing connectivity without rhyme or reason, and slow web browsing. [more inside]
insert various Charades gestures here
PlaguingMeForYearsBecause IUsedToKnowItButForgotFilter: What's the word (I think it's Greek in origin) for the atavistic phenomenon like the motor of a car being in the front of the vehicle simply because the horse was in the front of the cart...?
posted by TigerMoth at 12:30 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by TigerMoth at 12:30 PM PST - 10 comments
Car dock for a Nexus 4?
Please suggest a good car dock for the Google Nexus 4. [more inside]
posted by raspberry jam and clothes iron at 12:18 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by raspberry jam and clothes iron at 12:18 PM PST - 6 comments
Help me find my Fringe Reading Companion
I just started watching Fringe. I'm only about three-quarters of the way through Season 2, so please no spoilers. What I'm looking for is companion reading material. [more inside]
How do I get old texts onto new iPhone?
How do I get texts, contacts, and photos off my old dumb phone and onto my new iPhone? [more inside]
posted by fozzie_bear at 12:03 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by fozzie_bear at 12:03 PM PST - 5 comments
Help me come up with “exciting” and “pleasant” experiences for us to do together as a couple.
Help me come up with “exciting” and “pleasant” experiences for us to do together as a couple. [more inside]
Cook My Goose
Low-pressure coaches vs. high-pressure coaches
Many years ago (perhaps a decade or more), I read an interesting article that argued there were essentially two types of coaches in professional sports: low-pressure (perhaps someone like Phil Jackson) and high-pressure (say, Bill Parcells). Both styles had their positives and negatives, but the author went on to say that if a low-pressure coach failed, you never wanted to replace him with someone even lower-pressure, and vice-versa, since that would only exacerbate what had already gone wrong. It might have been in the New Yorker, but I really can't say. Ringing any bells? Thanks!
Best way to make old PlayStation 2 region free?
Best option to mod an old PlayStation 2? [more inside]
posted by nickthetourist at 11:23 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by nickthetourist at 11:23 AM PST - 7 comments
Help me identify this rock.
Le Pop Super-Bon!
Le Pop Super-Bon! Can anyone suggest French bubble-gum pop that's especially au courant? Like Yelle (particularly her first album), only more recent? Stuff good for dancing or for cleaning the house. I've seen these threads, but they're a bit stale. Merci à tous!
posted by Capt. Renault at 10:53 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Capt. Renault at 10:53 AM PST - 6 comments
Gallbladder redux: Should I have it taken out?
Mystery Gallbladder Redux [aka Perhaps Beating a Dead Horse]: Hey mefiters. YA(still)NMD but: I previously posted a year ago about this exact problem, and I seem closer to a resolution, but it's still the same question: should I have my gallbladder removed? [more inside]
Time for a delicious rhubarb cocktail
Surprisingly Versatile Accessories?
Please give me recommendations for accessories that you initially dismissed as too weird or "out there" but then discovered were surprisingly versatile. [more inside]
But I still wanna watch Girls...
I'm disconnecting my cable. What are my alternatives? [more inside]
I am sick of this club
My husband is a longstanding member of a club that is full of drama. He feels compelled to listen to and give advice to any of the ranters in the club whenever they call which is, at the moment, every second day. Afterwards he feels anxious and shitty and dumps it all on me. Then I feel shitty. [more inside]
How to navigate cross cultural family dynamics?
I'm having difficulty navigating very different cross-cultural (U.S./El Salvador) family dynamics. Can you please offer me books, links or your own best practices on keeping an international marriage strong? [more inside]
GingerbreadFilter: help me improve my annual gingerbread party this year (A complete blizzard of snowflakes inside)
GingerbreadFilter: help me improve my annual gingerbread party this year (A complete blizzard of snowflakes inside) [more inside]
posted by halseyaa at 9:34 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by halseyaa at 9:34 AM PST - 15 comments
Jealous, Possessive FWB
My FWB is Jekyll and Hyde, acting like a jealous boyfriend, then rationalizing it. When I try to talk to him about it he goes into denial. Help? [more inside]
Squeezing MIDI files into a trombone.
My seventh-grade son is taking trombone in jr. high. I'm trying to put together a workflow that will allow me to find free scores (midi or other formats) of video game tunes and convert them to trombone sheet music. [more inside]
Help ID uniforms in an old drawing
Help me identify uniforms worn in an antique pencil watercolor. And maybe a guess as to where it was recorded. [more inside]
Should I look into Manga Studio?
If I have a good comics-making workflow established with PhotoShop, is it worth my time to look into Manga Studio? [more inside]
My dog is a socially awkward penguin. Where can we board her overnight in Seattle?
What are some good dog boarding/kennel services in Seattle (or, even better, on the Eastside) that will know how handle my sweet but incredibly nervous and poorly socialized dog? [more inside]
posted by iamfantastikate at 8:26 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by iamfantastikate at 8:26 AM PST - 13 comments
You lying asshole.
So I'm on a performance plan at work due to dishonesty. Please help me turn this around. [more inside]
How to make a struggling kindergartner feel valued
How to help child struggling in kindergarten? [more inside]
Please help me remember a short story!
Short story help, please. I remember this... [more inside]
How can I export MS Powerpoint to a Word document?
How can I export MS Powerpoint to a Word document? [more inside]
posted by Jahaza at 7:35 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by Jahaza at 7:35 AM PST - 4 comments
I won't be home from Christmas
I'm not going to be with my family this Christmas, and I'd like to ship them some kind of gift basket. Does anyone have any recommendations? [more inside]
posted by Rocket26 at 7:22 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by Rocket26 at 7:22 AM PST - 21 comments
Gift Card for Audible.com
Physical gift card for Audible.com? [more inside]
Love writing but...
I've always had communications-related jobs, but they never seem to be the right fit. I'm a great writer (although I have a love/hate relationship with writing), but I also helping enjoy helping people and interacting with people, etc., and writing is a pretty solitary job. (Well, PR isn't, but that's one area I want to stay away from, as well as fundraising). Have any other writer-types who are like me found a solution? (Oh, and I don't want to take on grad-school loans right now.)
posted by trillian at 6:59 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by trillian at 6:59 AM PST - 15 comments
How do I break up with a therapist?
Critical Contexts for Writing : a reading list
I've been asked to put together a longish reading list for a BA Art/Literature module, and I'd love some ideas for texts outside my current knowledge. The list should cover a series of genres and contexts, with writing from, and about, the history and theory of art, journalism, academia, design, architecture and film. Writing on design and architecture are particularly outside my knowledge. What innovative and critically significant writings can you recommend across any of these subject areas? [more inside]
posted by 0bvious at 6:55 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by 0bvious at 6:55 AM PST - 8 comments
Is a wristlet a bad gift for a new mom?
Is a wristlet a bad gift for a new mom? [more inside]
posted by smirkyfodder at 6:27 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by smirkyfodder at 6:27 AM PST - 26 comments
Is it possible to buy a decent, non-plywood cello in New York City for $2000?
Is it possible to buy a decent, non-plywood cello in New York City for $2000? [more inside]
Where can I buy a ham in Park Slope?
Holiday party emergency: Where can I buy a 12-14 pound bone-in smoked ham today or tomorrow morning in or near Park Slope? [more inside]
posted by kevin-o at 6:04 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by kevin-o at 6:04 AM PST - 4 comments
Do you trust computers?
So I'm using 2-Step Verification with Gmail and I was wondering how Googlemail recognizes a trusted computer and how easy it would be to fake this. Apparently it works with a cookie since different browsers on the same machine ask for Verfication upon login. Wouldn't it be easy to transfer that cookie to another machine or is it tied to some hardware/ software specifics (MAC-Address etc.)? Is it known to what specifics it is tied?
Tips/studies/articles to help put myself in my 1 year old's shoes?
Tips/studies/articles to help put myself in my 1 year old's shoes? [more inside]
posted by tzb at 5:47 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by tzb at 5:47 AM PST - 10 comments
Comma delimited list to multiple lookup values in Access 2010
Is there an easy way of turning a comma-separated list into multiple lookup values in access 2010? [more inside]
Numbness as a side effect of the mini pill?
YANMD, but how paranoid am I being? Also some general birth control questions and angst. [more inside]
December 13
centering circular cake boards
[geometryfilter] I have to assemble a tiered cake stand to hold cupcakes at a wedding tomorrow. The tiers and the styrofoam thingies that will separate the tiers are all circular. How do I make sure that I get each tier centered properly on the next?
posted by undue influence at 10:14 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by undue influence at 10:14 PM PST - 5 comments
Christmas cards for grinches
I need some pithy one liners to write inside of Christmas cards to some old cranks. [more inside]
posted by crazycanuck at 9:25 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by crazycanuck at 9:25 PM PST - 13 comments
iPhone me--which model do I need 4, 4S, or 5?
iPhone me! --which model do I need: 4, 4S, or 5? [more inside]
posted by calgirl at 8:56 PM PST - 43 comments
posted by calgirl at 8:56 PM PST - 43 comments
Cedar Sake Ball: Make or purchase, either one?
Where can I either obtain instructions to make, or simply purchase, a cedar Sake ball? My Google skills are failing me completely.
posted by sandettie light vessel automatic at 8:47 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by sandettie light vessel automatic at 8:47 PM PST - 5 comments
RIP Ravi Shankar
Going to India in two weeks and I need some answers to some fairly basic questions. [more inside]
posted by Flamingo at 8:46 PM PST - 44 comments
posted by Flamingo at 8:46 PM PST - 44 comments
Dozing mid-sentence
Last night, my mother was talking animatedly to us, when she suddenly dozed off for a few seconds. Should we be worried? [more inside]
If you can't say anything nice, say it anyway?
Help me suss out the pros and cons of truth vs tact, honesty vs politeness. [more inside]
My mouse is dying and I need a new one.
My mouse is getting worn out and I need a newer and more precise one. [more inside]
posted by Angel of Khaos at 8:20 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Angel of Khaos at 8:20 PM PST - 9 comments
Help me not hate my tummy!
Practical advice for accepting a part of my body I hate? [more inside]
Inspire me!
Vacation filter: somewhere awe-inspiring. (+ book recommendation also, if you could.) [more inside]
posted by dragonfruit at 7:50 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by dragonfruit at 7:50 PM PST - 10 comments
How do I do this in Excel?
I am new to working with dynamic arrays in Excel. Also, I would like recommendations on books/resources for advanced Excel users. Help! [more inside]
Please point me to free books on Marxism for my Kindle please. Any era, any author, English only.
Please point me to free books on Marxism for my Kindle please. Any era, any author, English only.
That is all. Thank you.
How do you get people to come to a comedy show?
How do you get people to come to your shows? [more inside]
Help me plan up to a few months of fun/service/bonding
one to three months of bonding/service in a warmer region of US [more inside]
Genetic Testing & Progressive Illness & My family & Me
I can get tested to find out if I will die of a progressive neurological illness. Oh good, that is not tricky at all. [more inside]
How to avoid the dreaded leap to the conclusion she's being proposed to?
How can I present my intended with a Christmas gift that is in no way an engagement ring? Degree of difficulty: its packaging absolutely screams, "this is an engagement ring!" [more inside]
Help me change the life of a teenager
I have my teenage nephew for a week. We can go anywhere. I'd like to change his life. Any suggestions? [more inside]
Someone may be using my license information - what should I do?
Scam filter: An apartment finders made a copy of my license upon entering (before even filling out an application). I didn't end up using their service and asked for the copy of my license back. They made a bunch of excuses and then said that they shredded the copy of my license and showed me a bunch of shreddings. What can I do to protect my identity? [more inside]
posted by defmute at 6:03 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by defmute at 6:03 PM PST - 9 comments
Help with a betrayel playlist.
Putting together a playlist for when you have been betrayed. not sappy romantic shlit. any ideas?
How can I replicate the experience of the mid-90s web for a curious Generation Z tweenager?
Does such thing as an early web emulator exist? My 12 year-old stepson is learning HTML and CSS, and today I was trying to describe the web of yesteryear (for me, c. 1995-96). I'd love to show some visual aids. I have googled to no avail. [more inside]
posted by allisonrae at 5:32 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by allisonrae at 5:32 PM PST - 20 comments
Best Toronto- area iPhone plan?
Best phone plan for a Toronto resident who wants a free iPhone? [more inside]
Tarquin Fin-tim-lin-bin-whin-bim-lim-bus-stop-F'tang-F'tang-Olé-Biscuitbarrel
Where can I download a shapefile of UK House of Commons constituency boundaries in effect for the 2010 elections?
posted by Hollywood Upstairs Medical College at 5:24 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by Hollywood Upstairs Medical College at 5:24 PM PST - 2 comments
Where to find heavy wool pants that I can wear to the office?
I'm looking for good-quality black and dark gray winter wool dress pants that I can wear to my office. [more inside]
Too sad for a witty title
My grandad passed away today. My family have asked me to find a poem he might like, to read at his funeral. He was an engineer who would only read 'factual' things, such as instructional/educational books and later in life, a lot of biographies. He didn't go in for poetry at all that I know of. Would like to avoid 'Do not stand at my grave and cry'. Any reccommendations? [more inside]
posted by everydayanewday at 4:47 PM PST - 28 comments
posted by everydayanewday at 4:47 PM PST - 28 comments
Too smart for ADD?
I think, but I'm not convinced that I might have ADD. When I talked to a psychologist about getting tested, he told me that because I do very well in college, there is very little likelihood that he or any other psychologist would diagnose me with ADD. [more inside]
posted by raeka at 4:14 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by raeka at 4:14 PM PST - 26 comments
I need an adult
Help! I need a parent! Which Monster High and Bratz dolls are cool? [more inside]
posted by unannihilated at 3:56 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by unannihilated at 3:56 PM PST - 10 comments
Ich weiße nicht!
I want to get on my own two feet. I need a plan of attack.
The Short: I'm a single young adult with a college degree and student loan debt. I live in a sterile small city with limited job prospects. I want to move out and get an entry-level or temporary job in a coastal U.S. city (NYC, LA, SF, Seattle). Please walk me through the logistics and help me devise a plan, as well as offer any advice you have on making it on your own in a new city (essentially, how to be an independent, self-sufficient adult). [more inside]
Help this space cadet stay grounded
I am often spaced-out and disconnected. This happens often but it definitely happens when a situation becomes emotionally intense or emotionally difficult. This is possibly linked to my ADHD (inattentive type). Also possibly to the fact that my mother is very dramatic and when I was young she expressed all her emotions with great intensity, and I was often frightened.
If you or someone you know have experienced this, what has made it better? [more inside]
Do they manufacture Super-Wood ?
Do they make lumber interlaced with steel wires, which is much stronger than regular lumber? [more inside]
Why aren't top commerce sites using AOSSL?
Question for the hard-core commerce and security geeks: Always-on SSL, or AOSSL.
Last spring The Online Trust Alliance, or OTA, started a PR campaign to convince folks who manage web sites to use SSL to secure the entirety of their web sites — not just forms and checkout pages. OTA points out that some large social sites (Twitter, Facebook, Google) — folks for whom the customer is the product — have implemented AOSSL, or are in the process of doing so.
Who I *don't* see coming on-board are large and highly trafficked e-commerce sites. By my survey, none of the top 100 eCommerce vendors (using Internet Retailer's list) have implemented AOSSL, and I'm wondering if there's a reason why... (more inside). [more inside]
Looking for the name of an old-school, plaintext Mac setup system
Please help me track down an article (or documentation) about an OS9 Mac setup regime that was heavily text-based, emphasizing how to set up a Mac with keyboard macros, desktop-accessible text snippets and very specific keyboard macros. [more inside]
posted by mph at 3:11 PM PST - 1 comment
posted by mph at 3:11 PM PST - 1 comment
'Mambo Lupita' - no se!
Help me find this version of "Mambo Lupita"! [more inside]
Where to get a replacement end-piece for an Apple MagSafe airline adapter?
Where to get a replacement end-piece for an Apple MagSafe airline adapter? [more inside]
posted by StrawberryPie at 2:16 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by StrawberryPie at 2:16 PM PST - 2 comments
who made this cool chair
Michel Thomas Teaches Phlebotomy
What brilliant pedagogical methods/courses/CDs/books are there for me to learn things that I don't already know? [more inside]
posted by taltalim at 1:49 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by taltalim at 1:49 PM PST - 8 comments
Cambodia / Khmer Rouge novel?
What's that novel?
In high school I read a book about 2 children surviving the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia. It was my first introduction to the Khmer Rouge,and I'm desperate to find out what it was called. [more inside]
posted by robotot at 1:17 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by robotot at 1:17 PM PST - 7 comments
I need a little black dress!
Help me find a little black dress. I'm in my mid-20s, short (5'2"), and curvy (dress size 4-8, depending on much curvature they allow), and it should look good with black knee-high boots and 'hose. So I'm thinking maybe something that stops at mid-thigh. It should be something dressy enough for a NYE party and classy enough to wear to a work holiday party. Pure black preferred, but different textures and shapes are welcomed. I own a lot of fit & flare dresses, so I'm comfortable with that, or I can get a more sheath like dress...? It needs to be from somewhere (local to Seattle or online) where I can return for free (including shipping). Budget: $20 to $300 for the right dress.
posted by ethidda at 12:51 PM PST - 29 comments
posted by ethidda at 12:51 PM PST - 29 comments
Put my music in the cloud
Help me stream my media from a home server to our phones. [more inside]
But I don't have an answer to this question!
What is the history behind feminism supposedly claiming that women could "have it all"? [more inside]
posted by nakedmolerats at 12:46 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by nakedmolerats at 12:46 PM PST - 12 comments
Looking for a painting I once borrowed from a library
Painting filter: can you help me track down a painting? I borrowed it from a local public library years ago (they have since stopped loaning out art, don't know why) and can't recall the title or artist. [more inside]
posted by crepeMyrtle at 12:45 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by crepeMyrtle at 12:45 PM PST - 5 comments
The Best Camera is the One You Have
Is the camera in my Samsung Galaxy Nexus good enough for casual day-to-day use? (Do-I-really-need-another-camera-filter) [more inside]
How can I buy or rent "Ratatouille" to watch on an Android device?
I have an Android tablet, and live in the UK. Is there a legal way to download Ratatouille -- or virtually any other Pixar film -- onto it? [more inside]
posted by metaBugs at 12:39 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by metaBugs at 12:39 PM PST - 9 comments
To reproduce, or GTFO, that is the question.
Can someone help explain my boyfriend to me? Special snowflake, yadda yadda, you are not my (or his!) therapist, etc. [more inside]
posted by domo at 12:38 PM PST - 57 comments
posted by domo at 12:38 PM PST - 57 comments
What's your experience with the NPS?
Any National Park Service or other closely affiliated agency (BLM, Army Corps of Engineers, etc) able to speak about their experience with said agency? [more inside]
Are detailed logs made during surgery?
Are there any kind of notes taken during a medical procedure, or is it all after-action report-type stuff? If I wanted to know just how much of each drug I was given during anesthesia (for instance) for a procedure months or years ago, would it be somewhere in my record that I could request? [more inside]
posted by WasabiFlux at 12:28 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by WasabiFlux at 12:28 PM PST - 8 comments
I'm Okay, You're a Wreck.
Coworker/friend/mentor really, really depressed... and with good reason. Can/should I help? How? Wall o' sadness inside. [more inside]
Help me find a book for a classic movie buff
I need a book gift for a classic movie buff! [more inside]
posted by bellastarr at 12:07 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by bellastarr at 12:07 PM PST - 15 comments
Homemade Socks for Dummies
Knitting filter: Looking for your suggested relatively easy patterns to knit soft, warm socks ankle or slightly higher length socks for myself (normally wear US women's 9-11 sock) and my Bear (long narrow male feet, unsure of his sock size). We both are somewhat allergic to wool. [more inside]
posted by bearwife at 12:00 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by bearwife at 12:00 PM PST - 9 comments
How to prevent/treat chilblains in cold weather?
Poor circulation and cold weather are causing chilblains on my fingers. Advice needed on prevention and treatment please! [more inside]
posted by neilb449 at 11:38 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by neilb449 at 11:38 AM PST - 12 comments
LA Fitness is dumb.
LA Fitness didn't cancel my membership when they told me they did. Is it reasonable to chargeback in this situation? [more inside]
Where can we find more of these awesome European "trail" socks?
Where can I purchase more socks like these? Acquired by my husband over 10 years ago at an airport in the Netherlands, they are long-lasting, comfortable, made of wool, have the word "TRAIL" embroidered in red across the instep, three horizontal red stripes on the ball of the foot, and what may be a size "3-46" in red across the toe.
posted by matildaben at 11:33 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by matildaben at 11:33 AM PST - 8 comments
Coming home for Christmas film?
Can you help me identify the following film from my mother's description. It's so I can buy it for her partner's Christmas present. She said 'P loves that corny film about someone trying to get home for christmas'. What film is she thinking of?
Do they not teach looking and listening in med school?
Is it worth my time/energy to complain to my hospital about negative interactions with a Dr. 18 months ago? I had complained several times previously to the Dr's office with no response, but new information has come to light that makes me even more irritated, since I found a document they gave me that misstates my height by 10 inches (4'11" instead of 5'9"), putting my BMI at 32, which explains why she lectured me on being fat. [more inside]
posted by MonsieurBon at 11:27 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by MonsieurBon at 11:27 AM PST - 20 comments
Photo Stream for videos
What's the best way to directly transfer videos between an iPhone's Photo Library to an iPad's Photo Library? [more inside]
posted by ignignokt at 11:08 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by ignignokt at 11:08 AM PST - 5 comments
Best nursery rhyme cds?
What are some nursery rhyme compilations that are top-notch, musically speaking? [more inside]
Betting you can help me restore my dad's card collection
Old playing cards: Help me find a specific deck from my childhood based on a description [more inside]
My employer stole my money?
How to pursue check theft with my employer [more inside]
posted by cartoonella at 10:51 AM PST - 28 comments
posted by cartoonella at 10:51 AM PST - 28 comments
More than Maus
Suggestions for graphic novels that can be considered activist works. [more inside]
posted by Cuke at 10:34 AM PST - 39 comments
posted by Cuke at 10:34 AM PST - 39 comments
Roadblock: Who wants to get down?
Every year for our gift exchange, there's a theme. This year the theme is kind of action - adventure related, think about some of the activities on the Amazing Race. I'd like to give something more "do something" than "get something" this year, given the following parameters:
posted by curse at 10:33 AM PST - 10 comments
- Less than $100
- Probably within 1 - 2 hours drive of the East bay / Oakland / Walnut Creek, California
- Gift will be for an individual, but with a family, so family friendly preferred
- Will mail me a gift certificate / gift card online or via phone.
posted by curse at 10:33 AM PST - 10 comments
My degree was more about math theory than math practice
Ugh. Grading. Help me come up with a formula to weight assignments when I dumbly made everything worth 100 points. [more inside]
Do any other bugs besides bed bugs leave blood traces?
Do any other bugs besides bed bugs leave blood traces? [more inside]
posted by ArgyleGargoyle at 10:05 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by ArgyleGargoyle at 10:05 AM PST - 7 comments
Time to see doc?
YANMD, but is it time to see mine? (Very mildly NSFW/L inside). [more inside]
posted by Cosine at 9:58 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Cosine at 9:58 AM PST - 10 comments
If support hit me in the face I wouldn't know what I was look at
How do normal, happy couples support each other in a non-dysfunctional, healthy relationship? Not surprisingly, longish snowflake details inside. [more inside]
Gift ideas for a 6-month tour, a 6-month tour...
You just retired from being a high school English teacher and are now about to embark on a long mutiple country voyage on a boat with your husband. What would be an awesome gift for you from a former student, assuming space on the boat is limited? [more inside]
I think I smell a rat. Oh, I think I smell a rat.
Help! Are the rodents too smart for us? I am losing my wits and feel like poison may be the only option, but I have two big ole dumb dogs that would most likely eat the poisoned rats outside. [more inside]
If a sinus infection kills me before the cancer, I'm going to be really pissed off.
Does anyone have experience with infection/disease in the sphenoid sinus? Everything I read online suggests that I have to get this treated IMMEDIATELY or I'll become brain-damaged or dead, and I'm already convinced the former is setting in... [more inside]
posted by Felicity Rilke at 9:26 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by Felicity Rilke at 9:26 AM PST - 7 comments
I like it dark and smooth...
[Philly/Internet coffee beans filter]
Help me get some good coffee beans! I had the best coffee of my life at Kopplin's when I was in Minneapolis this summer. Problem? I live in Philly. I bought a bag of beans from Kopplin's, and they recently ran out. I've been sampling coffee from the local roasters in Philly, and (to me) they taste like crap. I'm also of the Starbucks > Dunkin Donuts mentality. Where can I get some beans to my liking, either locally or on the Internet? [more inside]
posted by DoubleLune at 9:22 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by DoubleLune at 9:22 AM PST - 21 comments
I NEED A LOOUUDDD AM/FM RADIO!!!
Help me find a small, loud, and possibly even stylish outdoor AM/FM radio for use in a tailgating situation. Preferably under or around $50. [more inside]
All the greatest problems are unsolvable.
Can someone help me find the source of this quote attributed to Carl Jung? [more inside]
That kind of depression where you just don't care. Have you been there? What helped?
That kind of depression where you just don't care. Have you been there? What helped? [more inside]
posted by Anonymousness at 8:47 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by Anonymousness at 8:47 AM PST - 15 comments
Fucking Tailgaters
How do I deal with or avoid being tailgated? Any tips or tricks would be greatly appreciated. [more inside]
posted by galvanized unicorn at 8:45 AM PST - 56 comments
posted by galvanized unicorn at 8:45 AM PST - 56 comments
boss destroying morale
We like our jobs but toxic manager is gutting us. It feels awful because we can't perform to our full potential when she's around and feel like we have no career prospects. How can we help ourselves? [more inside]
How can I fix an air mattress without ordering a patch kit online?
Can I patch a tear in an Aerobed with a vinyl pool liner repair kit? If not, what else can I buy today in the SF Bay area to repair very it with? [more inside]
posted by needs more cowbell at 8:22 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by needs more cowbell at 8:22 AM PST - 15 comments
What are the best "best ways to learn X"?
What are the best curated syllabi for learning something new on the internet? [more inside]
Tangle of tools
How do I organize my household tools in a very small apartment? [more inside]
Is it appropriate to give a holiday gift to a nurse?
Should my father give Christmas gifts to my mother's nurses? [more inside]
Film Noir Cartoons
Does anyone have any examples of some cartoons that reference Film Noir or are drawn in a noir-esque fashion/explore noir themes? [more inside]
posted by cloeburner at 8:12 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by cloeburner at 8:12 AM PST - 17 comments
Guitar Shopping Made Easy, I Hope
Help me find a killer acoustic guitar for my 27 year old son. [more inside]
posted by ubiquity at 8:03 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by ubiquity at 8:03 AM PST - 17 comments
How do I handle a friend who is potentially messing up my love life?
My date canceled on me because he's best friends with a guy who is in love with me...even though I have absolutely no feelings for said friend and I've told him so. How do I handle this? [more inside]
posted by mlk915 at 7:44 AM PST - 65 comments
posted by mlk915 at 7:44 AM PST - 65 comments
Rural Internet Access: Help my Dad get a connection that can actually let him stream..., well, anything!
Rural Internet Access: Help my Dad get a connection that can actually let him stream..., well, anything! [more inside]
So this is how it is?
Is it common not to get credit for what you do when you work in marketing? [more inside]
It's the delicious pomade that also works as a cuticle cream!
What are the best toiletries/personal care products that double as other toiletries/personal care products? Either officially or unofficially? [more inside]
posted by mskyle at 7:11 AM PST - 36 comments
posted by mskyle at 7:11 AM PST - 36 comments
How does one sell special interest items on the Internet anymore?
How does one sell special interest items on the Internet anymore? Is that even a thing these days? [more inside]
posted by atayah at 7:02 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by atayah at 7:02 AM PST - 5 comments
Best science magazines for 11-12 year old girls?
What do you think are the best educational (preferably scientific) magazines for middle-school aged girls (11-12)?
But I'm a Girl!
At age 45 I'm noticing changes in the hair all over my body: less on my head; more on my chin; darker, thicker moustache; more on my feet. Bonus difficulty: I am a woman. [more inside]
how to explain to a flirty friend about being monogamish?
I didn't cheat on my girlfriend but it might look like I did; I flirted with my friend but I don't want it to be emotional. What to do? [more inside]
Mystery metatarsals.
For the past few months, when I wake up in the morning (or get up in the middle of the night), I experience pain between/around my 4th and 5th metatarsals when I put any weight on that foot--more on the side and top than the sole (it is not plantar fasciitis). Within 5-10 minutes, it stops and doesn't hurt at all for the rest of the day. My GP, orthopedist and physical therapist are stumped. Any ideas? [more inside]
Delicious "no-cook" dishes in under 30 min?
I recently came across this awesomeness of a Daal recipe. It blew me away, not only with its amazing flavor, but the fact that you actually don't have to cook. I mean you chop one onion, dump all the ingredients in and less than 30 minutes later, you have an amazing meal. Which immediately made me wonder, are there any other awesomely tasty recipes out there which I could add to my repertoire of fast and easy?
posted by kitchencrush at 6:32 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by kitchencrush at 6:32 AM PST - 26 comments
Seeking to read non-linear books.
I would like to read some non-linear books. Could you recommend titles and authors to me? [more inside]
Do you know the title of this YA space academy novel?
Can you help me remember the title of this YA science fiction novel that took place at a space academy in the asteroid belt? [more inside]
posted by Area Man at 6:12 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by Area Man at 6:12 AM PST - 8 comments
i'm like a nightmare bookstore customer
Can the hive help me identify two books I barely remember? [more inside]
posted by neuromodulator at 12:12 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by neuromodulator at 12:12 AM PST - 7 comments
December 12
Need help finding a small, cheap, Arduino-ready solenoid valve or pump assembly
I need some help building a gadget with an Arduino board. Specifically, I need help finding a way to dispense very tiny quantities of fluid (10 μL) once an hour. The valve assembly is the part I'm having trouble with... [more inside]
posted by dialetheia at 11:10 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by dialetheia at 11:10 PM PST - 14 comments
How do I find my suicidal friend a solid psychiatrist to see tomorrow without getting him "flagged in the system"? (
How do I find my suicidal friend a solid psychiatrist to see tomorrow without getting him "flagged in the system"? (deets inside) [more inside]
Bangkok to Ko Mak — Make it happen!
Bangkok to Ko Mak and back again: Help me solve an impending travel conundrum in Thailand
(Transit nerds and Thai-speaking timetable readers welcome!) [more inside]
What is going on below my waistline?
I have spots near my groin region. I know you're not my doctor, but if you can give me any insight to calm my nerves it would be appreciated. Also, what do I say to the girl I'm dating? [more inside]
Resources for improving one's writing
Looking for essays and books you have found most helpful in improving your writing - in particular, style, critical analysis, and conveying a strong message. I've read "Politics and the English Language" and The Elements of Style, and found them both really helpful. Thanks!
Where should I get chairs reupholstered in Seattle?
Where should I get chairs reupholstered in Seattle? [more inside]
Help Me Feed the Need to Spread My Seed
After reading a number of articles such as this on Metafilter, I realized that I might want to have kids soon, before it's too late. I have a biological clock and that instinct is telling me I ought to propagate before my sperm becomes useless. However, I have no immediate desire to parent anyone. My instincts are only concerned with reproduction, not any of the details.
My thought is that I could become a sperm donor. I have no emotional need to ever meet my kids (though I have nothing against it either) - it would be enough to know that they're out there somewhere. However, I am confused by some of the potential ramifications. (Snowflake details inside.) [more inside]
posted by wolfdreams01 at 9:02 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by wolfdreams01 at 9:02 PM PST - 17 comments
WTF? My GF Took Meth?
My girlfriend caught a horrible cold a couple days ago (I'm sure if I get it I'll get it sooner rather than later). She normally doesn't get sick, so this is a new thing for her.
Here's the complication...
Normal medication such as ibuprofen and aspririn don't affect her. She got a pretty bad cold. Went to the pharmacy for help.
She's been taking psuedephredrine, ibuprofen, mucinex, etc. (she normally doesn't take anything ever)
At this point she's a bit out of her normal mindframe. I'm looking for suggestions that will keep her focused until tomorrow when she comes down and we can discuss what happened. [more inside]
posted by krisak at 8:59 PM PST - 62 comments
posted by krisak at 8:59 PM PST - 62 comments
How the Other Half Lives (or, you know, Murders People)
Recommendations for fiction about the rich and all their trappings, imposters within that world, or stories where the mighty fell and then rose again? [more inside]
posted by dean winchester at 8:50 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by dean winchester at 8:50 PM PST - 27 comments
Deposit, gas bills
How do I go about tying up the financial loose ends of my last apartment? [more inside]
Anti-school songs
I'll take "Diseases I May Have" for $200, Alex
You are not my doctor. But you will probably spend more time thinking about what is wrong with me. What is wrong with me, anyway? I have an appointment January 4, should I go sooner. [more inside]
Sherlock as a Mathematical Logician?
A colleague alluded to a passage from Sherlock Holmes where all the evidence is re-written as formal logic propositions, leading to a mathematical solution that matches Holmes' solution (and is far from trivial). Does anyone else know where I could find this passage? [more inside]
posted by Anon Ymous at 7:01 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by Anon Ymous at 7:01 PM PST - 11 comments
How to communicate about our feelings?
How much should we be talking about our feelings for each other? I love him, and I think he loves me... [more inside]
Name! That! Font!
It's time for another edition of Name That Font! I have two examples--I'm not sure if they're the exact same font, but they're a similar style, and I would be happy with anything that's close to these examples (example 1, example 2). What the Font isn't helping because the letters are connected so it can't recognize individual letters. And....go!
posted by Bella Sebastian at 5:48 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Bella Sebastian at 5:48 PM PST - 6 comments
Can you find this Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal Comic?
Trying to find a Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal where the character menacingly quotes lyrics from a Train song (IIRC, Drops of Jupiter).
posted by drezdn at 5:29 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by drezdn at 5:29 PM PST - 4 comments
Letting Sleeping Dogs Lie
So I screwed up and had an affair. [more inside]
Ideas for Traditions
What are some non-religious family (winter?) traditions that don't have to involve children? [more inside]
how to sell stuff at a festival?
We have a tiny online shop and we managed to score a stall/stand at a large festival. This is our first "event". Can you help us plan the practical details of selling stuff in the middle of a drunk crowd? [more inside]
posted by Tarumba at 4:57 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Tarumba at 4:57 PM PST - 6 comments
comfy rug for comfy feet
I want a comfy, comfy rug that is soft and feels nice on my feet. I would also like it to look nice! Any recommendations? [more inside]
Wishing spaghetti straps were work-appropriate.
How do I look put together without sweating bullets? Looking for alternatives to cardigans and blazers for a stylish layered look. [more inside]
posted by quietta at 4:32 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by quietta at 4:32 PM PST - 8 comments
I don't want Cruella De Ville's dressing table
Is it still moral/ethical to buy cosmetics from companies who have decided to enter the Chinese market? If not, are there any mainstream/high-street options left? [more inside]
It's not me, it's actually you.
Am I being friend-dumped? (small wall of text and some itty bitty snowflakes) [more inside]
posted by sockorama at 4:27 PM PST - 50 comments
posted by sockorama at 4:27 PM PST - 50 comments
Do you have any ideas to help me communicate better and curb my frustrations?
Help me, I get frustrated and it's not helpful. I want to find a better way to act to relationship communication frustrations. Snowflakes inside [more inside]
posted by couchdive at 4:21 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by couchdive at 4:21 PM PST - 13 comments
Examples of failed independent regulatory agencies?
What are some examples of industries that successfully regulated themselves, and examples of those that failed? [more inside]
Two living rooms aren't as exciting as we thought
Have you ever lived in a different state from your spouse and still had everything held jointly? How did you handle questions of residency, normally mundane paperwork like insurance, and keeping everything organized? Full details within. [more inside]
Pucker Up
So many adorable tiny humans!
What should I knit or crochet as gifts for friends and family who are having babies? [more inside]
Best shipping method for home business.
Help me decide on my small home business shipping system! [more inside]
Orthogonal
What does the word orthogonal mean in this context? [more inside]
I want it all, I want it all, I want it all and I want it now.
Help me talk about salaries to a potential employer! Snowflakes inside! [more inside]
Will pomegranate seeds hurt my young daughter?
Are pomegranate seeds safe for my 8 year old daughter to eat? [more inside]
thank you gifts for dummies
What would be an appropriate thank you gift for my florist friend who really went above and beyond in helping with my wedding? [more inside]
this is NOT a New Year's resolution
I've been using Weight Watchers online for years now, but it's stopped working for me. Is there an iPhone app with a similar function? [more inside]
dr freud - dr.
Is there any way to get a good job in psychology without a degree? [more inside]
Anachronistic music
Looking for examples of anachronistic music. [more inside]
Is there a website that provides a quick way to keep track of books I have read?
Is there a website that provides a quick way to keep track of books I have read? [more inside]
posted by mai at 1:28 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by mai at 1:28 PM PST - 14 comments
Bye-bye ex-friend, please.
How to end a friendship as painlessly as possible? (online snowflake-y version) [more inside]
Men's clothing store in South Seattle/Fremont Sunday Market
What is this men's clothing store in Seattle? [more inside]
posted by Ideal Impulse at 1:20 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by Ideal Impulse at 1:20 PM PST - 2 comments
Meaning of car terms in a song lyric
Help with car terms in Steve Earle song "Sweet Little '66," please? [more inside]
posted by jfwlucy at 1:19 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by jfwlucy at 1:19 PM PST - 17 comments
All I want for Xmas is airport peace, quiet and wifi
How can one keep sane with a 6 (six) hour layover in Detroit airport during the Xmas travel rush? [more inside]
posted by Wordshore at 1:10 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by Wordshore at 1:10 PM PST - 20 comments
Help me save my inheritance.
Help me save my inheritance. [more inside]
Sex on the brain - what are these strange electric pulses?
Sometimes when I have a sexual thought, I can literally feel a buzz, a reaction in my brain just above the ears on both sides of my head, almost an electrical feeling, usually in two short pulses. What is this? Do you experience it? More details inside. [more inside]
Could Pho possibly have dairy?
Could Pho possibly have dairy? I had some Vietnamese Pho -- a crab and tomato soup called Bun Rieu -- and it seemed liked I was having a dairy issue -- gastric distress -- after I ate it. [more inside]
posted by Lescha at 1:03 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by Lescha at 1:03 PM PST - 16 comments
Making (accordion) chords out of nothing at all?
I have a 24-button bass piano accordion, and I'm having trouble figuring out how to get all the chords I need out of it (maj7, dim, etc). [more inside]
posted by mckenney at 12:58 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by mckenney at 12:58 PM PST - 4 comments
Are air quotes international, or localized?
Do Francophones (or other users of non-English quotation marks) use “air quotes”? [more inside]
posted by zamboni at 12:47 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by zamboni at 12:47 PM PST - 7 comments
Help me repay a parking garage manager
Is there anything I can get for a security guard who did me a favor when I messed up and might have lost my job due to negligence? [more inside]
posted by kellybird at 12:29 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by kellybird at 12:29 PM PST - 27 comments
Help me choose a no-contract dumbphone for my mom.
Looking for prepaid phone recommendations for an older person in the US. No smartphone, no texting, just very occasional outgoing voice calls. [more inside]
Looking for some awesome fiction
My book queue is empty, and my brain craves fiction! Could you please recommend some books? Favorites include : DeLillo, Murakami, Pynchon, Bolaño, Lethem, Barthleme, Franzen, Chabon, DFW, Bulgakov, Rushdie, David Mitchell, Gabriel García Márquez, Mark Z. Danielewski, Philip K. Dick, Stephen King, George Saunders, Joe Hill, and Raymond Chandler [more inside]
Beer Flights in Washington, DC
My GF's birthday wish was to go out for beer flights, and my Google Fu is failing me. I am looking for places in Washington, DC that serve beer flights and for bonus points that either have an awesome beer selection and/or more ambiance than a Gordon Biersch. (Note, I am not looking for places that just have awesome beer. I am looking for places in DC that have awesome beer flights available)
posted by forkisbetter at 11:19 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by forkisbetter at 11:19 AM PST - 18 comments
How can teachers help undergraduate students use the syllabus?
Post-secondary undergraduate students, what can your teachers do to help you use the syllabus? [more inside]
posted by aunt_winnifred at 11:05 AM PST - 35 comments
posted by aunt_winnifred at 11:05 AM PST - 35 comments
Combining a broken Sony KDS60A2000 and a broken Sony KDS50A2000 into one working TV?
I recently inherited both a broken Sony KDS60A2000 and a broken Sony KDS50A2000 from a friend. They're both broken, but they're both broken in different ways. Can I cobble together one working television from the two of them? [more inside]
posted by Ian A.T. at 10:35 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by Ian A.T. at 10:35 AM PST - 4 comments
Lettuce Wash Outside?
Do I have to wash the inside of my romaine lettuce? [more inside]
posted by musofire at 10:33 AM PST - 31 comments
posted by musofire at 10:33 AM PST - 31 comments
Help me find a funny music video on Youtube.
Help me find a funny music video on Youtube. I believe it was some kind of symphonic metal and included a very elaborate story including a man on a horse and a maiden. [more inside]
posted by DeltaForce at 10:28 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by DeltaForce at 10:28 AM PST - 7 comments
Mystery Puking
My daughter throws up after she showers. (And a few other times, too.) It's been going on for nine days. What could be causing my kid's mystery vomiting, and what can I do about it? [more inside]
Tips and techniques for keeping in touch with people more often?
I want to keep in touch better with family and friends. What are your techniques, tools, and strategies for doing this? [more inside]
My back... it hurts! And I'm so tired.
Help save our Christmas! My wife and I are sleeping on the basement floor of my parent's house during Christmas week. We've stayed on a queen-sized inflatable mattress before and it is incredibly uncomfortable. Any recommendations for alternatives? [more inside]
Which network should I pick for the iPhone 5
I am thinking of getting an iPhone 5, and I'd like help deciding between AT&T and Verizon, in Chicago. [more inside]
posted by enn at 9:30 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by enn at 9:30 AM PST - 14 comments
Insurance against stupid
I clearly cannot be trusted with my own valuables. Help me find a lifetime warranty that will cover me in the event of dumbassery. [more inside]
Please recommend me a bank that suits my snowflake needs and has a branch in Columbus Ohio.
Please recommend me a bank that suits my snowflake needs and has a branch in Columbus Ohio. [more inside]
Clinical lab paper
I need to write a paper for my clinical laboratory sciences class, but being that the teacher was unclear in her instructions, I'm not sure what qualifies as a separate laboratory and what doesn't. Something like " the hematology lab" is very broad. Can I focus on JUST histology, for example? Is there such a thing as a histology laboratory, even if it's under anatomical sciences? Or does that refer to a technique. What to do here? How would you structure this paper? Any advice is appreciated. [more inside]
Which car should we sell?
CarTalkFilter: Mrs. Rakdaddy drives a '97 Toyota Camry with 38K (no, really). I drive a '05 Prius with just under 95K. We bought Mrs. Rakdaddy a '12 Prius Plugin, and figured we'd do the work to sell one of the other cars rather than trade one in. Of course, now we're not sure which one. [more inside]
posted by RakDaddy at 8:47 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by RakDaddy at 8:47 AM PST - 8 comments
Indoor/Home Temperatures in Arctic or Very Cold Climates
At what temperature do people set their thermostats if they live in Arctic climates, such as Barrow, Alaska? My mother wants to know. [more inside]
Casual relationships and gender norms, plus any feedback on this guy's behavior?
Mixed signals from a guy I made out with. What do they mean? Any hopes for further fun? And also, on a philosophical level, what are your thoughts on women pursuing men and differences in the rules of the game for dating versus casual fun? [more inside]
I'm leaving, but what do we do about the lease?
BadRoommateFilter: Last night, I came home to my roommate ranting about a dirty kitchen. The rant culminated with him throwing a jar candle at the window, at which point I left. There's broken glass on the kitchen floor still, this morning. I'm seeking new housing, but what to do about the rent for the remainder of the lease term? [more inside]
Getting hitched in the City of Roses. But where?
Recommend awesome venues for a wedding in Portland, OR. Money is an issue, but I'm clueless! [more inside]
Inattentive ADHD
I have a friend who has ADHD primarily inattentive type and struggles with multitasking in both work and home life. Rather than being the hyper person that most of us visualize, he is the exact opposite, very slow and methodical with some rigidity to how he must follow certain rules.
My buddy has been struggling in his work place, because he constantly feels overwhelmed. He does see a therapist, but it doesn't seem like any of his issues (at least in the work world) are getting any better. He told me yesterday that people are constantly telling him that he is not present even when he is at work or at home with his wife.
It must really be frustrating for him because I know him to be a good guy with good morals. From a brain perspective, it's kind of a bummer because he does take adhd meds, but he is constantly overwhelmed by everything and he tells me that people seem to get frustrated with him even though he is trying. When we hang out, I mainly validate and offer him some understanding.
Any suggestions on how to help my friend? [more inside]
posted by nidora at 7:44 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by nidora at 7:44 AM PST - 12 comments
How to create a heatmap without external services?
How can I create heatmaps of geographic data, without relying on an external web service or API? [more inside]
posted by fvox13 at 7:39 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by fvox13 at 7:39 AM PST - 5 comments
If those Yankees can do it, then so can I. How to watch (preferably HD-quality) Romanian TV in the southeastern USA?
If those Yankees can do it, then so can I. How to watch (preferably HD-quality) Romanian TV in the southeastern USA? Willing to consider anything, including satellite and IPTV. [more inside]
Auto repair question
Am I getting a fair price on 100K maintenance for my 1999 Avalon? [more inside]
posted by boognish at 7:27 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by boognish at 7:27 AM PST - 8 comments
A labor of love
Help/ideas/moral support needed for handmade wedding invitations for a 10-person wedding. [more inside]
posted by xiaolongbao at 7:18 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by xiaolongbao at 7:18 AM PST - 9 comments
Can I expect a post-partum sex drought?
Very specific question about sex after childbirth. [more inside]
Therapy while traveling or in transit.
What are my options for therapy while I am traveling and in the midst of a move to a different part of the world, with a lot more travel on the horizon? [more inside]
FIAMO
Charleston MeFites and/or southerners, please help me identify a flag I saw in South Carolina. [more inside]
posted by socks are for puppets at 6:14 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by socks are for puppets at 6:14 AM PST - 5 comments
Destructopup strikes again!
Please recommend an indestructible dog bed for our 18 month old chocolate lab. [more inside]
Can or should I be a professional phoenix?
I've been in my professional field for about a decade. For the first five years of that, I was a bit of an alcoholic. I shudder when I think back to some of the unprofessional ways I behaved. I'm worried that I now have a reputation of being flaky within my rather small professional community. Short of changing fields, is there anything I can do? [more inside]
I am looking for a web based email scheduler. Can you help?
I am looking for a web based email scheduler. Can you help? [more inside]
cover version... where did u go?
looking for a cover version...? [more inside]
Videos with Walking in Them?
I work with a non-profit that promotes biking and walking in my town, and am looking for music videos or clips from movies with walking in them. Will appreciate any at all, but mostly looking for clips where walking is badass. [more inside]
Please nobody tell me to get her 36 scented candles.
Birthday gift suggestions for 12/12/12? [more inside]
How to jump to another Excel worksheet?
[Excel 2007 filter] Is it possible to input some text into a cell, e.g. "Click here for Worksheet 2" or similar, and create a hyperlink on that cell to open, uh, Worksheet 2? In the same window, not a new instance. Neither a search of AskMe and/or the Excel help-screens has been successful. Thanks in advance.
posted by aqsakal at 4:00 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by aqsakal at 4:00 AM PST - 7 comments
I hate conflict - help me make peace with a breakup gone bad
Help me make peace with the way a relationship ended while processing a major health scare, family issues, a new job and new city. [more inside]
posted by rockpaperdynamite at 1:56 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by rockpaperdynamite at 1:56 AM PST - 9 comments
December 11
Recommend me similar films to these Iranian ones!
Not too long ago, I had the opportunity to see these two films:
Café Transit, and Buddha Collapsed Out of Shame, which I greatly enjoyed. I was wondering if anyone could recommend me similarly enjoyable films, irrespective of country of origin. [more inside]
To be honest, I'll probably max it out on a new computer first
I need a credit card for my job. Considering my situation, what are some of the best options (in terms of credit limit and benefits) right now? [more inside]
Need a magic little Holiday spot in LA!
Looking for a little Holiday magic before a dinner date tomorrow in LA. [more inside]
I never knew just how awful bipolar disorder could be
What do you do when brain chemistry has turned your beloved partner into someone who doesn't seem to like you and who you, well, don't really like that much either? Please help me understand how to live through and survive my significant other's first manic episode. [more inside]
Travel agent, or magical booking site?
How to book flights for 5 people, originating in different cities, flying together sometimes? [more inside]
44th Mongolian Cavalry
The last Cavalry Charge. That's how I remember it, but I can't find it anywhere anymore. In the winter of 1941 a troop of cavalry attacked a German armored column. They were not successful. [more inside]
posted by mule98J at 10:55 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by mule98J at 10:55 PM PST - 10 comments
Best smartphone pay-as-you-go plan for Ireland
Back home to Ireland for Christmas - what's the best pay-as-you-go mobile deal for a smart phone? [more inside]
Need recommendations -Washer/Dryer
Washer and Dryer recommendations needed [more inside]
Is therapy a good career choice these days?
Is masters' level therapy a smart career choice right now? [more inside]
No light at the end?
Have you ever not only been unable to see the light and the end of the tunnel, and don't care anymore if you do? [more inside]
Sump pump running a lot in winter?
Why is my sump pump still running this winter and how can I correct it? [more inside]
How to prevent Princess and the Pea situations with overnight guests?
Inflatable-Mattress-Filter: what's the best inflatable mattress for two people that I should buy? [more inside]
posted by jetlagaddict at 8:28 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by jetlagaddict at 8:28 PM PST - 9 comments
Failure Mode Failure
Give me better rules of thumb for dealing with mundane failure: missing deadlines, losing things, and so forth. [more inside]
posted by LogicalDash at 8:16 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by LogicalDash at 8:16 PM PST - 12 comments
It's a sense of freedom that you don't get with other holidays
What is the one item you have for your trailer/RV/caravan that you love but never would have thought to buy yourself? [more inside]
posted by fishmasta at 8:08 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by fishmasta at 8:08 PM PST - 8 comments
Worlds Finest Chocolate, really?
So fall/winter in the US is when I am barraged by schoolkids and their parents to buy chocolate or trinkets or coupon books to raise money for the school. My very specific question is is this an American thing only? Pros and cons of this are not relevant here, but i am curious if other countries turn their students into salesmen. If so, what do they sell or fundraise with outside the states?
Are you sometimes completely overwhelmed by unknown feelings?
Are you sometimes completely overwhelmed by unknown feelings? [more inside]
posted by Thisispiggy at 7:21 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by Thisispiggy at 7:21 PM PST - 11 comments
Hair conditioner recommendation
My conditioner has been discontinued. Can anyone recommend a substitute? [more inside]
Can't stop picturing it!
How do you stop picturing your ex having a romantic date and sex with the new person he's dating, when someone has told you exactly where they are and what they are doing? [more inside]
Think I can solve this privacy issue of mine?
Think I can solve this privacy issue of mine? If not, what to do if I'm "discovered"? [more inside]
What should I do with my career
I have a pretty successful career but still feel like a fraud. I would like to change that, NOW. [more inside]
Can I talk like a sailor at the happiest place on Earth
Thirty something professional leaves it all behind to try to work at Disney World. Am I taking crazy pills?!? [more inside]
posted by phytage at 6:20 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by phytage at 6:20 PM PST - 25 comments
Plate Captian: "Here is the raprod."
What should I know/do before I sell a cell phone I own to a person I know? [more inside]
posted by laconic skeuomorph at 5:16 PM PST - 1 comment
posted by laconic skeuomorph at 5:16 PM PST - 1 comment
Ideas for getting back into a socially satisfying salaried position after years of self employment working from home.
Ideas for getting back into a socially satisfying salaried position after years of self employment working from home. [more inside]
Frienddate? But I just want to kiss your face. :(
I have a second date coming up this weekend. I think. The guy seems to like me in some way, but there is an odd vibe with the friend vs. date signals and I have no idea how to proceed. Any advice? [more inside]
posted by houndsoflove at 4:47 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by houndsoflove at 4:47 PM PST - 20 comments
Waffling.
How do I deal with not knowing if my relationship is over or not? If it is, how do I heal from losing the love of my life? [more inside]
Need help easily mailing 100 DVDs overseas
I need to ship almost 100 DVDs, many going overseas. How do I do this the easiest way possible? I know I have to fill out customs forms, determine postage to each country, etc. but is there an easy way to do this online? [more inside]
What is that smell when my furnace starts up for the first time in ten months?
What is the smell which the furnace in my apartment generates when I fire it up for the first time in ten months? [more inside]
Why can't MS just add a watermark function?
How can I add a watermark to multiple tabs of an Excel spreadsheet, that can be easily updated each time a copy is printed? [more inside]
Infinite WTF
Personal recommendations for a reader's companion to Infinite Jest? [more inside]
posted by DarlingBri at 3:18 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by DarlingBri at 3:18 PM PST - 16 comments
Do you have advice or books to recommend for a first-time manager?
Newbie Managerfilter: Do you have advice for a first-time manager? [more inside]
Children and foreign languages/cultures - inform me!
If a child is immersed in a particular language on a medium-term basis (say, a year of preschool, or maybe two or three), and becomes fluent in it, but then the exposure is taken away, how much does this language stick? Can the child still understand the basics of the language a decade later? Or does it make the language easier to relearn later in life? ALSO: What does early exposure to a foreign culture do for a child, if anything? Is cultural uprooting and rerooting of this nature disorienting and/or destructive for a child? [more inside]
Are social media marketing skills in demand in other countries?
I'm an American who works in social media marketing and I'm curious to know if any overseas companies are starting to hire Americans to manage their English language presences. [more inside]
Books about important women in early US history
My dad has been reading about the US's founding fathers lately, and I would like to get him a book (or books) on some fabulous women who played important roles in the history of the United States. I would appreciate any recommendations for books about women who helped to shape the founding and early development of the US. Thanks!
I need a re-boot.
Yes, it's a men's shoes question. Even better, a men's boots question. I hate dress shoes, so I want to give dress boots a try. Does what I want exist, or am I splitting hairs? [more inside]
posted by supercres at 2:38 PM PST - 28 comments
posted by supercres at 2:38 PM PST - 28 comments
Video camera and editing software for teen
Relatively inexpensive digital video camera and software for budding pre-teen/teen movie makers? [more inside]
How does an amateur photographer find clients?
I'd like to start a modest photography business, but I'm not sure how to find clients. [more inside]
PS Vita downloadable games without a PS3?
I'm interested in getting a PS Vita but I don't have a PS3. Can I still buy downloadable vita & PSP games and download them to my Vita without a PS3? Can I just pay for a game with a credit card or do I have to buy points first?
posted by mattholomew at 1:53 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by mattholomew at 1:53 PM PST - 7 comments
Post-prison relationships
Do prison inmates continue relationships/ pay back favors outside of prison? How realistic are these portrayals in movies? [more inside]
website on the cheap
I work at a local entertainment company that desperately needs a new website. The owner wants to pay next to nothing for a new site in this vein. Is there any possibility a talented student might be willing to design a site like this for a very limited rate and what's the bare minimum we could expect to charge? Also, how could I find such a designer?
Plants can also pray?
Trying to track down a quote (or did I make this up?) [more inside]
posted by Hactar at 1:41 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by Hactar at 1:41 PM PST - 3 comments
Something smaller than a moving pod?
Is there a smaller option for a cross-country move than a moving pod? [more inside]
Not sure how to proceed with current girlfriend
I have a lot of concerns about my current relationship (marriage, her sexual past, and insults), not sure how to deal with all of them. Should I be staying with this girl? [more inside]
posted by johnx at 1:13 PM PST - 57 comments
posted by johnx at 1:13 PM PST - 57 comments
Would you like meat or veg?
Hey Ask, I don't know whether to continue in my vegetarianism. Advice? [more inside]
What are some fun conventions?
What are some popular "fun" conventions or conferences? [more inside]
posted by aoleary at 1:03 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by aoleary at 1:03 PM PST - 20 comments
Do we need a lease?
Landlord doesn't require a lease or a security deposit. Should I be concerned? [more inside]
posted by baby beluga at 12:39 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by baby beluga at 12:39 PM PST - 23 comments
Drinking and PMS
Does anybody else find that they consume more alcohol during PMS? More months than not, I drink a lot on what turns out to be the day right before my period starts. (I do realize that this a precarious time to drink and am going to start charting so I have a better idea of when to expect it.) I am curious a) if other women do this, and b) if anybody knows of any possible biological reason for this.
Exploring Africa's Rivers by Steamship
Talk to me about different kinds of steamships, which might have been used to travel around African rivers around the 1860's. [more inside]
posted by np312 at 12:04 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by np312 at 12:04 PM PST - 7 comments
Helping my friend while saving my sanity -- I'm about to lose it
How do I support my friend with her relationship problems while still keeping sane myself? [more inside]
Deep online relationship - what to do?
Over the past 5 months, I've fallen into a deep relationship. I'm not sure where to go next and would like your thoughts. [more inside]
Can stars also be showrunners?
For TV shows like The Mindy Project or 30 Rock, where the creator is also the star, to what extent is the creator involved in the writing? Do they split the job of showrunner with someone else or are they not in the writer's room at all? If there is a showrunner, at what point in the pitch process does that person usually get hired? [more inside]
posted by matildatakesovertheworld at 11:15 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by matildatakesovertheworld at 11:15 AM PST - 8 comments
Inflatocheesebag
Why would my bag of sliced swiss cheese have inflated in the refrigerator overnight? [more inside]
posted by Coatlicue at 11:09 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by Coatlicue at 11:09 AM PST - 12 comments
Oh god oh god oh god
Please calm me down. I am having a major freakout over grad school admissions. Master's level, applied math/stats. [more inside]
Bad idea to let a friend use my mailing address if they don't live here?
Is it a bad idea to let a friend who doesn't live here use our mailing address? [more inside]
posted by photoexplorer at 10:57 AM PST - 40 comments
posted by photoexplorer at 10:57 AM PST - 40 comments
Takin' care of boot...ness
Accommodations in Helsinki
Where to stay in Helsinki? [more inside]
I need to translate a line into dense Latin
I need to translate into short Latin the expression "what was about to be disastrous might have spawned its own remedy and thereby never have come to pass at all” I got “Maleficendum se conrectum, itaque abest,” as a first pass. Is that right?
posted by birrellwalsh at 10:28 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by birrellwalsh at 10:28 AM PST - 10 comments
Help me choose a convertible car seat.
I need to get a new car seat for my 9 month-old, but there are so many options out there and I have no idea what all the little numbers and details mean. Help! [more inside]
Soccer, partying and the beach!
We want to go to the World Cup 2014 in Brazil. How do we make that happen? [more inside]
posted by xicana63 at 10:22 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by xicana63 at 10:22 AM PST - 2 comments
Best value/location/'nice'ness hotel in Miami for Ultra Music Festival?
Best value/location/'nice'ness hotel in Miami for Ultra Music Festival? [more inside]
A quickly made christmas dinner may be impossible
Our Christmas Tradition has to change in a significant way this year. Any suggestions on how to make the best of it? [more inside]
At least the box was empty at the time
I have a nice wooden jewelry box. Everyone loves it. In particular, my cat loved it, and marked it as his own. How do I clean the pee out, or is it doomed? I've tried wood cleaners, but honestly I am not terribly good at this, and it's been longer than it should have been.
Looking for specific quote by Charles de Gaulle on the alliance
My boss (I work in Tokyo for an independent think tank) has asked me to track down a particular quote for him by Charles de Gaulle, the leader of the Free French Forces and first president of the French Fifth Republic. Specifically, he is looking for a quote in which de Gaulle says something about the alliance not sharing a common destiny... I've been looking like crazy but have yet to find anything along these lines? Any ideas?? [more inside]
posted by amirachel at 9:46 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by amirachel at 9:46 AM PST - 4 comments
I never thought I'd post to the Shopping category, but: wedding ring material safety!
Wedding rings - what materials can be cut in case of emergency? [more inside]
posted by Tehhund at 8:59 AM PST - 32 comments
posted by Tehhund at 8:59 AM PST - 32 comments
Japanese documentaries: help me find more!
Japanese documentaries: help me find more! [more inside]
Where do I stand after my feeble attempt at a marriage proposal?
I asked my boyfriend if he wanted to marry me and he said 'why not'. Now what? [more inside]
How to neutralize gasoline
How do I best get rid of some gasoline that got into where I really don't want it? [more inside]
posted by Citrus at 8:50 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by Citrus at 8:50 AM PST - 11 comments
Best ways to upgrade an old bike?
After 15 years of a VERY sedentary lifestyle, I recently started commuting to work on my bike (about 10 miles each way).
After 9 months, I've really come to enjoy it; I've gained some fitness, lost some weight, and feel great about the transition.
I've been riding an old bike that's I've had sitting in my basement for at least 10 years - a 1996 Specialized Stumpjumper. I replaced the tubes and tires, got it tuned up at a local bike shop, but otherwise, haven't made any changes to it.
I love the bike - it works reasonably well - but I'm wondering if you knowledgeable bike experts would recommend any upgrades that would really make a big difference, and would be money well spent. [more inside]
posted by stuehler at 8:49 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by stuehler at 8:49 AM PST - 17 comments
I'm looking for very very short stories to print and give as presents for Christmas
For Christmas I would like to print stories and make books I’ll bind myself and give as presents. I know about bookbinding and I use InDesign everyday. What I need is the content : can you please point me towards great *very* short stories, fictionnal or real? [more inside]
posted by mugitusqueboom at 8:40 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by mugitusqueboom at 8:40 AM PST - 6 comments
llllllllllllllllllmy android phone is llllllllllll imagining phantom presses!
My android phone apparently has developed an invisible defect in its screen coating. Small amounts of dirt or skin oil will cause the touchscreen to repeatedly 'fire' in that specific spot as though I was rapidly tapping my finger there. Wiping it clean fixes it, but the problem often recurs within a day. Can you guys think of any better or longer-lasting fixes? [more inside]
posted by kickingtheground at 8:31 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by kickingtheground at 8:31 AM PST - 6 comments
On the prowl for the best "long-wear, comfortable" COLORED contact lense brand. Any recommendations?
On the prowl for the best "long-wear, comfortable" COLORED contact lense brand. Any recommendations? [more inside]
posted by audio at 8:19 AM PST - 1 comment
posted by audio at 8:19 AM PST - 1 comment
Brunch: My Favorite Team Sport
I am having a New Year's Day brunch and I'd like to serve some fancy things that aren't typically homemade here in the US. [more inside]
posted by jph at 8:13 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by jph at 8:13 AM PST - 19 comments
FL Lawyer with NYC expertise
Does anyone know of a real estate lawyer in Miami with cross certification for NYC? [more inside]
Help me inform my reading of the Baroque Cycle
I'm looking for your favorite books on early modern European history (~1550-1750 ish) to inform my reading of the Baroque cycle by Neal Stephenson. I usually rely on Amazon ratings to pick good books, but they are coming up short. History buffs of AskMeFi, please help! [more inside]
Great stuff for a preschooler's Amazon wishlist?
Populate my kid's Amazon wishlist: what are some great, sure-to-be-loved games/ toys/ objects/ clothes/ accessories that I can suggest for gifting to a preschool-aged child? [more inside]
Gingerbread
Gingerbread baking: I hope to make some gingerbread today. Yum. However, all of the recipes I've come across tell me to bake it in a square pan. But I really want to bake it in some bread pans - for a nice little loaf of gingerbread. [more inside]
posted by Sassyfras at 7:26 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by Sassyfras at 7:26 AM PST - 11 comments
Help a Linux novice set up a VPN connection
I'm a Linux novice and need some hand-holding in setting up a VPN connection. [more inside]
More Maniacs Please
My Son loves Maniac MaGee! [more inside]
WordStarter doesn't do footnotes and I don't do Windows
I use WordStarter 2010. I'm editing footnotes in a manuscript for a client, and have discovered to my great dismay that WordStarter 2010 doesn't have footnotes enabled — I can change the wording in existing notes, or delete them, but not add new ones or renumber existing ones. Does anyone have any suggestions for a work around that won't involve my having to buy Microsoft Office?
We don't need rust proofing, we just need a state inspection
Car inspection time in Philadelphia! Help us not get screwed over. [more inside]
posted by Diskeater at 7:13 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Diskeater at 7:13 AM PST - 6 comments
Its getting hot in here...
Is this chile pepper mill a good idea? What sort of chilies should I put in there? [more inside]
posted by shothotbot at 6:50 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by shothotbot at 6:50 AM PST - 12 comments
showering after gym?
Mr. Lasamana and I have a teenage son who likes to work out. The problem? Son 16 yrs doesn’t like to shower afterwards - eewww. [more inside]
What's this Venezuelan musical genre called?
In 2009 an acquaintance introduced me to a form of music that she said was very popular in Venezuela. It featured canned music, canned beats, and half-sung/half-rapped lyrics from people who seemed to be amateurs. She was very agitated about its rise, since she thought it was junk, and I agreed. I'm trying to remember what this was called, but the name isn't coming to me. Takers?
posted by 1adam12 at 6:20 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by 1adam12 at 6:20 AM PST - 11 comments
Statistics...Not my strong suit
[StatisticsForTheFeebleMinded]My medical office sees patients who must have monthly blood draws for a condition they have. The samples have the same two tests performed on them at an outside laboratory and by our in-house laboratory. Within the last year, these values have begun to differ wildly. Need recommendations for software/programs/equations/thoughts for analyzing any trend within the numbers that might offer an explanation as to why this is now happening. [more inside]
posted by kuanes at 6:09 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by kuanes at 6:09 AM PST - 25 comments
How do I download Windows XP updates just once and install them from the local source after that?
How do I save all Windows XP (32 bit) updates on my PC, burn them to a DVD, and then use that DVD so I don't have to download them again? [more inside]
240 @ 50hz to 120V @ 60Hz
I need to find about 10 transformers/converters from 240 @ 50hz to 120V @ 60Hz capable of about at least 1000W @ 120V. [more inside]
posted by digividal at 3:49 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by digividal at 3:49 AM PST - 17 comments
Buy a whole house generator?
Whole house generator: Good planning, or overkill? [more inside]
December 10
How much fantasy speculative fiction is there out there?
How much fantasy speculative fiction is there out there? [more inside]
posted by Evilspork at 11:49 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by Evilspork at 11:49 PM PST - 13 comments
Temp Agencies in NYC: Bring resume in or email it?
Temp Agencies in NYC: Bring resume in or email it? [more inside]
posted by NYC-BB at 10:36 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by NYC-BB at 10:36 PM PST - 7 comments
Blind me with science.
Help me discover recent 'Best Seller' scientific journal articles to read in 2013. [more inside]
Who are the most famous Americans I haven't heard of?
Who are the most famous Americans I probably don't know about because their fame is primarily within non-English speaking communities? [more inside]
It looks great but could you make it a little bigger?
I bought a print of a painting I love in the only format available: A full bleed art show poster on glossy 11"x17" bond. The painting reproduction is approximately the top half of the poster, say 10"x8". I can clearly see the grain of the canvas in the print, and it is entirely possible that the original painting is not much larger than the reprint. So my question is, is it feasible to have this print blown up to twice or thrice it's size without sacrificing quality? [more inside]
posted by carsonb at 10:07 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by carsonb at 10:07 PM PST - 9 comments
Please help me leave my abusive fiance.
Please help me leave my abusive fiance. I have a wall of text, of course. [more inside]
posted by sock puppet mop bucket at 9:56 PM PST - 195 comments
posted by sock puppet mop bucket at 9:56 PM PST - 195 comments
Now hear this!
Exceptional movie sound design. [more inside]
White hat job, black-hat tool?
White-hat job that may require a black-hat tool: I write for a WordPress based group blog. I'd like to copy the posts I've written for the last year or so onto my own blog (another WordPress installation). Difficulty: can't install plug-ins to the group blog, and no Import/Export feature available. More inside. [more inside]
Sex ed for a young person?
Denizens of Metafilter, I need your best sex-ed materials. For a 16 year-old young man. [more inside]
posted by WidgetAlley at 9:06 PM PST - 39 comments
posted by WidgetAlley at 9:06 PM PST - 39 comments
How can I make a living as a student, but not in school?
When I was in college, I really loved writing papers and now I find that I miss the chance to study small topics in depth. How could I make that into a career? [more inside]
What if my name were Steve Jobs?
So I was on the interstate today here in the beautiful Commonwealth of Virginia, and I noticed an 18-wheeler that had mud flaps from a place called the John Wayne Truck Wash and Chrome Shop, and it raised a question for me around copyrights. [more inside]
posted by 4ster at 8:06 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by 4ster at 8:06 PM PST - 8 comments
Should people who don't celebrate xmas still send out holiday cards?
Are you a member of a religion that doesn't celebrate Christmas? (I'm not looking at you, atheist with a christmas tree.) Do most of your friends celebrate christmas? Do you send out holiday/christmas/seasons greetings cards?? Alternatively, do you celebrate christmas and have friends who don't celebrate because they subscribe to another religion/culture? [more inside]
Looking for a keychain with an floating alien
Looking for a keychain with a floating alien. Can't do much better than that. Any ideas? [more inside]
Help me automate an otherwise tedious task in Photoshop CS5.
Photoshop Experts, lend me your ears: I'd like to automate the task of combining 2 images into 1, but have almost no knowledge of how to script this or how to accomplish this using actions. [more inside]
Help me transition from finance to international management
I'm thinking about a career-change into international management. What steps should I take over the next year or two that will make me an attractive hire? Details below the fold... [more inside]
Help me find this japanese plum wine
While I was in Japan, I tasted some delicious plum sake. I wrote to the hotel asking for information on it. All I got was a link to a japanese site. Could you help find out the name or, better, where to buy it in the US? [more inside]
posted by edmz at 7:20 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by edmz at 7:20 PM PST - 8 comments
Coat ID
Looking for great geography games!
Wanted: Great geography games for a kid. [more inside]
How to deal with a lost check and an unhelpful bank
Help me understand what to do about a check that's lost in the mail [more inside]
Christmas Turkey stuffing
Christmas turkey stuffing recipes anyone? [more inside]
posted by wilful at 6:11 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by wilful at 6:11 PM PST - 10 comments
Do you work at Ford and drive a Ford? Help a guy find that plate!
"I work at Ford... I drive a Ford" license plate holder: Where to get one? [more inside]
BART in San Francisco...Secret Question
BART in San Francisco... a secret (ssshhh) question...So I had just boardded Bart on Saturday afternoon, at Millbrae if you must know, and the car I was sitting in was almost empty. There was a girl sitting at one end of the car who looked very unhappy. One of Bart's maintenance people came through the car, picking up trash, etc., and noticed the girl... [more inside]
posted by america4 at 5:51 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by america4 at 5:51 PM PST - 9 comments
Podcasts in Portuguese. Suggestions?
What are some good podcasts in Portuguese? I'm not looking for lessons of Portuguese, just interesting, listenable content about any topic. [more inside]
Why does Ikea think I am in the Dominican Republic?
When trying to access ikea.com. I am being re-directed to Ikea's website in the Dominican Republic (I am in the US). This happens on all the household's computers and in all browsers -- what is up?
Coffee is a work expense because it just is
What, if any, are some good free legal resources for those wanting to understand how ssd counts work expenses? [more inside]
HDD replacement macbook walk-thru
SSD Filter: Macbook Pro running 10.5.8 WLTM Solid State Drive, NSA [more inside]
Put your back into it!
If it's bad to "lift with your back, not with your legs", then is it bad to do back hyperextensions on a roman chair with weights? [more inside]
5 doughnuts later, I'm ready to admit that I've got a problem
Stress eating well on the way into binge eating. How do I stop it?! [more inside]
Is there any way to talk to my spouse about saying "like" too much, particularly in a professional setting?
Is there any way to talk to my spouse about saying "like" too much, particularly in a professional setting? [more inside]
We are at different ends of the emotional spectrum, are we doomed?
We are at totally different ends of the emotional spectrum, are we doomed? [more inside]
Recommend some good books about dogs!
Recommend some good books about dogs! [more inside]
posted by infinitywaltz at 2:59 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by infinitywaltz at 2:59 PM PST - 26 comments
Help me choose the right tablet
I know this is well trodden ground, but I have a question about tablets. I want a tablet that will mainly be for reading/annotating pdfs (academic papers). My main worries are eye strain and stylus integration. What's my best bet? [more inside]
posted by no regrets, coyote at 2:29 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by no regrets, coyote at 2:29 PM PST - 19 comments
What are my strengths and weaknesses?
College senior - help me find what I'm good at, and how I can make use it. [more inside]
Two screenfulls of a web page, one monitor?
Is there any way to make a web browser use two windows to show the first and second window-fulls of a single web page? This would be the equivalent of the "two up" view found in some PDF viewers. On the left, your normal view of a web page. On the right, the next part of that same page -- the thing you would see if you hit "page down" in the first window. [more inside]
What positive book about atheism to recommend to a Christian?
What one book should an atheist recommend to a fundamentalist that will open their mind to atheism but is not focused on the debate about whether god exists? [more inside]
How to handle a job interview when the interviewer doesn't ask questions?
I have had interviews that consisted of the interviewer briefly explaining the position and then asking me if I have any questions. These have not gone well for me. [more inside]
posted by secretdawn at 1:50 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by secretdawn at 1:50 PM PST - 13 comments
Need to buy books from Finland...Help!
I work at a university library and one of our professors has requested we purchase 2 books that were only published in Finland. I have tried all of my usual book vendors and none of them have these books. Does anyone have any idea who I could contact in Finland to see if these books are still available there? Any ideas would be welcomed. I am all searched out...
did I go too far?
What does "too smart for your own good" mean? [more inside]
posted by atetrachordofthree at 1:42 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by atetrachordofthree at 1:42 PM PST - 25 comments
The Complete Idiot's Guide To Human Feelings
I am looking for books that will introduce basic emotional literacy concepts to an adult. An adult with strong tendencies toward avoidant, anti-social, narcissistic, and paranoid behavior. No, I'm not using those terms lightly. [more inside]
Where can I find/make a quality customizable journal?
Where can I find/make a good quality customizable journal? [more inside]
Well, that was stupid.
I smoked weed on Saturday. Drug test on Wednesday. Will I fail? [more inside]
Pre-teen Daughter Wants Skateboard for Christmas
My 11 year old daughter would like a skateboard for Christmas. I know nothing about skateboards. Help me be a cool dad!. [more inside]
posted by Irontom at 1:20 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by Irontom at 1:20 PM PST - 13 comments
What to buy my weather-obsessed niece for Christmas?
I have a bright, funny 12-year-old niece who is in love with two things: One Direction and meteorology. I'd rather buy her something related to meteorology than Harry Styyyyyyles!!!!!!, but I'm having trouble coming up with a good idea of what to get her. Help! [more inside]
ISO a useful period-tracking app
Can you recommend a useful menstrual cycle tracking app for Android? The few I've tried so far are either so basic as to not be worth the trouble (I can mark "Start Period" and "End Period" on my own calendar) or geared more toward fertility tracking, which isn't applicable. Requirements inside. [more inside]
posted by rhiannonstone at 12:52 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by rhiannonstone at 12:52 PM PST - 15 comments
Ornaments and bugs too?
Need advice about buying a Christmas tree [more inside]
I mean, what could be more delightful?
Stupid question: where can I buy bathtub crayons, in person, in NYC, before Saturday? [more inside]
A haircut, short and sweet
HaircutFilter: I'm a female in my mid-20s. I'd like a cute, short haircut that a) doesn't require blow-drying, b) will grow out nicely without needing a cut every few weeks, and c) is simple enough that it can be cut by a friend. [more inside]
Transparent PNGs and Flash
Flash CS5/actionscript 3 - how to click through transparent pngs? [more inside]
posted by missmagenta at 12:13 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by missmagenta at 12:13 PM PST - 10 comments
What are other kinds of "magic" than the ones found in the West?
Leading off this comment, what are some good sources about magic in the Renaissance? The Roman Era? Ancient China? Egypt? Mesopotamia? Ancient India? Pre-Colombian civilizations? How did they differ from the "dark age" concept of magic?
posted by the man of twists and turns at 12:09 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by the man of twists and turns at 12:09 PM PST - 13 comments
It had a jacket that said "do not pet"
As I was walking through the student union today (that's a sort of food court / general conference room area in the center of campus) I came across a K-9 unit with a dog that was sniffing people as they walked past. Down the hall there were three other officers watching. Is this just trolling to catch people with drugs, or is it likely that they were trying to find something or someone in particular?
posted by codacorolla at 11:56 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by codacorolla at 11:56 AM PST - 12 comments
The iciest rainfalls sweeping down from the heavens
I'm trying to find a poem that contains the line "the iciest rainfalls sweeping down from the heavens." [more inside]
posted by initapplette at 11:38 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by initapplette at 11:38 AM PST - 5 comments
One-handed iPad games
What are some good video games (preferably iPad) for people with only partial use of one hand? [more inside]
Now: The Later Years?
What are the best They Might Be Giants songs, 2000-Present? [more inside]
Comic Book Making Gifts
Please help me find a comic book-making related gift for my partner! [more inside]
posted by dysh at 11:29 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by dysh at 11:29 AM PST - 12 comments
Boot to the head: find me good work boots
I am female and I work mainly outside as a gardener. I want to get two pairs of work boots, one for warm weather and one for cold weather. Can you give me recommendations for one or both of those pairs of boots? [more inside]
Make the world end on my roof!
PartyFilter: How can I simulate the end of the world on my roof? [more inside]
Candy that tastes like vitamins
Do you know of any candy (gummy bears, worms, other shapes) that tastes just like gummy vitamins? [more inside]
Two out of Three Ain't Bad?
About a year and a half ago, my wife and I put a security freeze on our credit reports. We have PINs for two of the bureaus... [more inside]
posted by malaprohibita at 10:39 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by malaprohibita at 10:39 AM PST - 2 comments
General principles for maintaining weight while traveling globally
Help me figure out a way to eat healthily, without gaining weight, while traveling on work, across climates, geography, cuisines and hotels. Gained 7lbs/3kg in just the past 2 weeks of travel for work. [more inside]
posted by infini at 10:21 AM PST - 44 comments
posted by infini at 10:21 AM PST - 44 comments
Where alcohol policy meets the 3 martini lunch?
How to enforce a drug free / alcohol free workplace policy when executives drink with clients during the workday? What does your company do? [more inside]
posted by falldownpaul at 10:20 AM PST - 28 comments
posted by falldownpaul at 10:20 AM PST - 28 comments
If I Knew the Answer, I Could Probably Give the Question a Good Title
Is there a formula for determining (eg.) how many tracks would fit on a TT 79:57 CDR where the first track was one second, and subsequent tracks added 1 second each? (00:01, 00:02, 00:03, 00:04, &c) [more inside]
2-3 ways of relaxation
Can you recommend any great spas or resorts for grownups, within 3 hours driving from DC, for a couple of sisters? [more inside]
What to do with my Pineau de Charentes?
Looking for cocktail recipes featuring Pineau des Charentes. [more inside]
posted by jrb223 at 9:28 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by jrb223 at 9:28 AM PST - 8 comments
where to buy Japanese dolls
I would like to buy my wife a top-quality Japanese doll for Christmas. Like a geisha or kabuki dancer or something we put in a display cabinet or something. I'm willing to spend quite a bit, but where on the internet can I find finely made dolls? As if finding sites that sell them isn't hard enough, it's virtually impossible to gauge the quality by a picture alone. Can anybody help?
IF DOUBLEFINE WOULD JUST RELEASE MIDDLE MANAGER OF JUSTICE TO THE US ALREADY L:FKJSD
Non-reflex dependent, not-too-hard video games, preferably for the Xbox? [more inside]
posted by joyceanmachine at 9:00 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by joyceanmachine at 9:00 AM PST - 17 comments
Is it too late to start over?
at 31, is it too late to start over? [more inside]
Pandora bracelets for my nieces, or ...?
Silver Pandora bracelets for teen nieces: Great idea, or old fogie fail? The girls are 14 and 16, in the US. Would this be something cool for them, or is there a new hotness along these lines that would more appreciated? (I'm working from thousands of miles, a different continent – and quite a few decades – away!) [more inside]
posted by taz at 8:51 AM PST - 32 comments
posted by taz at 8:51 AM PST - 32 comments
Dress me up for the end of the world!
Help me dress like the end of the world! [more inside]
posted by superlibby at 8:46 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by superlibby at 8:46 AM PST - 18 comments
How Can I Get Bulk Email Under Control at My University?
Looking for a bulk email service that features multiple logins to a central "account," central list management, templates, scheduling...and anything else I'm missing. But mostly the first two things. [more inside]
Sending gift baskets to the UK?
Can you recommend any gourmet gift basket companies that ship to the UK? [more inside]
What is this kind of shoe brush called?
What is this kind of shoe brush called in German and where can I order it online? [more inside]
posted by chillmost at 8:05 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by chillmost at 8:05 AM PST - 5 comments
What is the best way to synch iTunes (Mac) to an Android tablet?
What is the best way to synch iTunes (Mac) to an Android tablet? [more inside]
What are the tax implications of someone buying a house for someone else?
YANMREA - You are not my real estate agent (nor my tax attorney) - but maybe you have some experience and insight on implications of one person buying someone else a house to live in. [more inside]
Looking for automated methods of taming my inbox
I have just shy of 24k emails in my gmail. Looking for automated methods to organize and delete all the junk. [more inside]
Plausible opening bid for domain name?
Help me make an offer on a domain name. What is a good starting offer? [more inside]
Bladdered bat book...?
What's this novel? I just got a reference request to identify the book/series that has vampires and "bats with big bladders under their bellies". Vampire books are not my forte. Complete question inside. Help? [more inside]
posted by gillyflower at 6:27 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by gillyflower at 6:27 AM PST - 2 comments
Hark the Herald Angels Sing, Usually in a Major Key
What makes Christmas music sound like Christmas music? [more inside]
posted by HeroZero at 6:16 AM PST - 27 comments
posted by HeroZero at 6:16 AM PST - 27 comments
The loudest sound
Noise annoys: ear plug recommendations? Problem: I still need to hear something... [more inside]
Help me find a romance novel for my Granny
Recommendations for novels similar to Nicholas Sparks style, please? [more inside]
posted by chiababe at 4:59 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by chiababe at 4:59 AM PST - 10 comments
Going back to the US and need mover recommendations
My wife and I up and moved to Europe two years ago. It's now time for us to return to the U.S. and we need help finding movers. [more inside]
posted by melt away at 4:51 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by melt away at 4:51 AM PST - 8 comments
How do I download zoomable image off a website?
How do I download zoomable image off a website? [more inside]
posted by priorpark17 at 3:19 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by priorpark17 at 3:19 AM PST - 6 comments
What to expect, and how to deal?
My mother was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in May this year. We've just been told she now has 6 months to live. Help me with what to expect. [more inside]
December 9
Renting Advice
I'm searching for a house to rent with some friends, and I have a few questions. [more inside]
Help me make a Christmas Picnic
We're moving the week before Christmas. Soooo let's have a Christmas Eve picnic! Suggestions for food and decor? [more inside]
posted by spunweb at 11:41 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by spunweb at 11:41 PM PST - 12 comments
(Simple, Clean, Modern) Open Source Web Design Template?
I occasionally contribute tutorials to open source projects and I'm looking for a standard Web page template I can use for these. Although I know HTML/CSS and could write one from scratch, I'd rather spend that time writing more (or better) documentation for the projects. Do you know of any simple, nice looking, open source templates I could use? [more inside]
What are some famous or notable counter-examples to Occam's razor (specifically, instances where a simple, obvious explanation is wrong and a complicated explanation is correct).
What are some famous or notable counter-examples to Occam's razor (specifically, instances where a simple, obvious explanation is wrong and a complicated explanation is correct).
posted by jtothes at 9:41 PM PST - 49 comments
posted by jtothes at 9:41 PM PST - 49 comments
Methed out Elizabethan musicians?
Can you please help me figure out what old-fashioned brass and choir music this was that I found (and then lost) on an LP? [more inside]
Best Long-Lasting Products Evar
I'm tired of buying cheap stuff that doesn't last. Instead, I'm trying to buy better, long-lasting products, even if they cost a bit more up-front. Since it's not always obvious where to find them, I'm querying the hive. What are your favorite well-made, long-lasting products, in any category? [more inside]
Local JAX experience gifts?
XmasGiftFilter - In-laws recently retired to Jacksonville and we're going there for xmas. Help me find local experience gifts for the couple who has everything (and just downsized their lifestyle). [more inside]
Where can I buy this stuffed animal?
In a carpet catalog (FLOR), as part of the staging in a picture, they have a little stuffed animal by a chair. My wife and I had a funny "argument" about it, and I think it would be fun to buy it for her for Christmas. But it has to be this exact one. Does anyone know where I can buy it? (Photo)
posted by edlundart at 7:56 PM PST - 31 comments
posted by edlundart at 7:56 PM PST - 31 comments
What is this stuff?
What is this stuff? I recently started helping a family member go through their garage to sell stuff via eBay, and came across these two items... [more inside]
Hello from the bottom of a pit.
I feel like I'm at the bottom of a deep pit, and it will take a long series of successful maneuvers to get out of the pit. Other people's lives don't seem to be pit-shaped. Help me make this pit go away. [more inside]
I cannot keep my deleted bookmarks in Chrome to stay deleted
I have a MacBook Pro with all software updated. I have been using Google Chrome as my browser for the last year or so. I also have Google Chrome installed on my Iphone 4s, but rarely use it.
For the first 6-7 month, my bookmarks synced fine between the devices and my Google accounts. About 2-3 months ago, I have started to notice that bookmarks I have deleted have started to show up in Chrome again, sometimes multiple times...
I delete the unwanted bookmarks again, and they re-appear several days later. I have 'googled' my problem and it seems many people have/are experiencing this issue... [more inside]
I'm already a land baroness.
Do I want to become a landlady? I have reached the point I've been working toward since I bought my house. I want to build a garage in my big back yard, and/or build a rental unit. [more inside]
Ordnung muss sein.
Looking for an artist that would go into natural environments (e.g. a stream) and organize objects there (e.g. rocks in the stream). by some salient characteristic (color, size). I think I'm making up the stream example, but they were objects that would never end up ordered through any natural process.
posted by phrontist at 6:36 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by phrontist at 6:36 PM PST - 5 comments
Getting around Jackson, MS
I have a friend who will be taking care of her mom in Jackson, MS, next week while the latter undergoes surgery. Because said friend survived an accident a few years ago and consequently prefers not to drive, can you recommend a solution for getting them both to the hospital and back? She seems to think Jackson does not have cabs, but I suspect there is a better solution. I do not know which hospital they will be visiting.
Can you control who you're attracted to?
Can you control who you're attracted to? [more inside]
property to be in the control of your progeny in perpetuity
Here's a little puzzle: you want a piece of property to be in the control of your progeny in perpetuity. You want to be certain that they don't up and sell it, and you especially want to be sure that future spouses don't get their hooks into it and force sale or forfeiture during divorce. How do you set things up to make this happen? [more inside]
posted by Meatbomb at 5:23 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by Meatbomb at 5:23 PM PST - 21 comments
Does this site already exist?
in my mind i envision a website where you put your departing airport and the site pulls together current last-minutes deals to all sorts of destinations [more inside]
Advice on how to not compulsively wasting time and change my life.
I may be overcomplicating this, but I feel like I need a little help. Deeply deeply lazy, unambitious, unfit and often just feel super-klutzy. All of this is getting to me. horrifically self-indulgent long post to follow, but would greatly appreciate the bluntest of advice. [more inside]
Please help me plan for life after graduation!
I will be graduating soon and I have no idea what I want to do. I really don't want to be unemployed but it seems that way right now. What are your experiences? What helpful advice can you give me regarding on how I should proceed? [more inside]
I want to be able to talk and phrase things in a diplomatic non confrontational manner like a tech support / customer service representative, where can I find more information about doing this?
I want to be able to talk and phrase things in a diplomatic non confrontational manner like a tech support / customer service representative, where can I find more information about doing this? [more inside]
posted by Feel the beat of the rhythm of the night at 3:29 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by Feel the beat of the rhythm of the night at 3:29 PM PST - 11 comments
I didn't think it was going to be difficult to find a ladies quilted down vest in a subdued colour (in Toronto).
I would appreciate any help in finding a ladies quilted down vest in a subdued colour (in Toronto).
My wife has seen the offerings at MEC and several other sportswear chain stores but can't find what she wants. I have a freelance deadline to meet and can't afford to search blindly. Any good prospects between Yorkdale Mall and Queen St. W is good. [more inside]
Backpacking for not quite grey nomad
Backpacking in Australia with $20k in savings.
Suppose I throw caution to the wind and runaway from everything, what do I, a relatively inexperienced traveller need to know? [more inside]
WWI buff Xmas gift?
What's a good gift for a World War I history buff? [more inside]
Help me and my husband and I get our finances under control.
Help me and my husband and I get our finances under control. We are tired of living paycheque to paycheque and sometimes going over budget with impulse buys and restaurant food. We need to choose a method that works for couples whose income is not always steady, and maybe some software beyond Excel. More snowflake details inside. [more inside]
We're having some trouble picking a name for our vintage clothing business; lend a hand!
Help us name our vintage clothing business! [more inside]
Polyester-friendly way to remove/dissolve Oasis wet floral foam
How to remove/dissolve Oasis wet floral foam? Problem: must be polyester friendly. [more inside]
Picture of a school of tuna
Where is the picture that the diver in this photograph was taking? Any ideas?
posted by earley.rose at 1:27 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by earley.rose at 1:27 PM PST - 9 comments
NTFS FAT HFS+: Drowning in Acronyms
Where can I learn about file systems? [more inside]
posted by anaximander at 1:11 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by anaximander at 1:11 PM PST - 6 comments
Are country and Western two separate genres or one?
Please suggest some examples of "country music" and "Western music" that encapsulate the genres for someone who knows nothing about either. I'd be especially interested in pairs of songs which highlight the differences between the two genres, if indeed there are two. Google only returns hits for things that are described as "country and Western," and I can't tell if this is convergent evolution merging two genres together or just the equivalent of people calling everything from The Beatles to Nightwish "rock music."
Genetics and schizophrenia, pregnancy risks
Genetics and schizophrenia, what are the risks in having children? [more inside]
posted by cloudscratcher at 12:51 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by cloudscratcher at 12:51 PM PST - 12 comments
A like a memento please.
I'm taking down a plum tree. What uses are there for the wood? [more inside]
How do I know if my gas fireplace has a blower?
Does my gas fireplace have a blower? [more inside]
posted by The corpse in the library at 11:42 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by The corpse in the library at 11:42 AM PST - 10 comments
How can I part with my precious books? No, really.
All my books are assembling in one house. Help me figure out what is a reasonable amount of books to keep, and which books I should stoop. Also, how to emotionally handle letting go of lots and lots of books. [more inside]
posted by corb at 11:29 AM PST - 46 comments
posted by corb at 11:29 AM PST - 46 comments
Our car is taking a nicer vacation than us
Where is the cheapest long term parking around the San Francisco Intl Airport? [more inside]
posted by cakebatter at 11:06 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by cakebatter at 11:06 AM PST - 15 comments
How do I replace the hard drive in an Acer TravelMate 512T?
How do I replace the hard drive in an Acer TravelMate 512T? [more inside]
posted by signsofrain at 11:03 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by signsofrain at 11:03 AM PST - 2 comments
that'd be super, thanks
What are the superhero animated DVDs to get? What are the superhero comics of the last few years to get? [more inside]
Help with historical research
Where could I find a researcher online to help with background for a historical novel? [more inside]
posted by StephenF at 10:45 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by StephenF at 10:45 AM PST - 7 comments
Staten Island baby shower space
Help my wife throw a nice but inexpensive baby shower in Staten Island. [more inside]
posted by pyro979 at 10:38 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by pyro979 at 10:38 AM PST - 4 comments
Pregnant in Pain With Gall-Bladder Stones
The pain is there, but the gall-bladder isn't. [more inside]
RSS feeds on Facebook pages
This really useful page explains how to find the rss feed for a Facebook page. I was wondering if there was a Chrome/Firefox extension which did similar but automated? [more inside]
Where to eat in Vancouver on Christmas Day?
Where can a currently not very mobile person go in downtown Vancouver for dinner on Christmas Day? (There are, as always, a few complications: see inside.) [more inside]
posted by lesbiassparrow at 10:23 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by lesbiassparrow at 10:23 AM PST - 5 comments
Talk us in to or out of this...
We found a terrific high quality tufted leather coffee table leather ottoman bench thingie on consignment- this particular one runs around $500 retail. The leather is the soft non scratch kind in dark brown/ black. It looks brand new. We love the idea of it because we have a little human coming and it minimizes the worry about him getting hurt if he hits his head on it. It suits our need for a play table, changing table, foot rest and general decor item. The price it $140. Here is the rub: we have 3 cats. [more inside]
I always need to fart
I frequently feel gaseous. Help me with my digestive system. [more inside]
How do I find a quality language tutor for myself in NYC?
How do I find a quality language tutor for myself in NYC? [more inside]
posted by lxs at 9:39 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by lxs at 9:39 AM PST - 7 comments
Will I regret buying a cotton hoodie from this retailer?
Have you ever purchased anything from Rawganique? If so, what was the experience like? [more inside]
Please tell me your favorite old-timey, not "Classic", Xmas-type movie.
I like older movies (think before 1950), and I like Holiday-ish movies. But I'm not big on "the classics." Every now and again I come across a great sleeper Christmas movie and I want more! Please tell me your favorite old-timey, not "Classic", Xmas-type movie. [more inside]
posted by patheral at 9:22 AM PST - 27 comments
posted by patheral at 9:22 AM PST - 27 comments
People don't change. Or do they?
When we first met, my boyfriend was overweight and drank too much (by his own account). Four months into our relationship, he's changed quite a bit: he goes running, eats healthier, and drinks way less. He says I make him want to be healthier -- which is great. But I'm worried that this is just new-relationship energy, and that he'll slide back into old patterns once we're more used to each other. [more inside]
Subaru Impreza or Hyundai Elantra?
Hyundai Elantra GT hatchback '13 or Subaru Impreza hatchback '13? [more inside]
posted by Sal and Richard at 9:05 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by Sal and Richard at 9:05 AM PST - 12 comments
Silk screening an army blanket.
What kind of ink do I need to silk-screen onto a wool army blanket? [more inside]
Oops, didn't realize my CA notary license expired. Am I in big trouble?
I let my California Notary license expire but did not turn in my journal or destroy my seal. I have NOT notarized anything since expiration of my license and basically notarized things so infrequently before that I forgot about renewing altogether. On the SOS website it says I should have turned in all my records within 30 days of expiration but it has been about a year. I am planning on doing this now but wondering if I will get in trouble, have to pay a fine, etc. [more inside]
What big band swing LPs, 45s, or artists would you recommend for a newb?
I would like to explore the world of (classic) big band swing music. What LPs, 45s, or artists would you recommend for a newb? [more inside]
posted by missed at 6:55 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by missed at 6:55 AM PST - 14 comments
Where've I heard this chanted chorus before?
The chanted chorus of this Korean song (at about 1min) sounds very familiar to me. What song does it remind me of?
Great OFFLINE iPad apps for old farts?
What are your favorite iPad apps ... that will operate and run without an Internet connection? [more inside]
Why did fantasy van art become a thing?
Fantasy van art, what and why? When I was little I remember seeing these conversion vans with Conan or Thor or whatever airbrushed on the outside and never thought much of it. Now, though, I am curious about what this phenomenon was all about. [more inside]
posted by Literaryhero at 5:43 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Literaryhero at 5:43 AM PST - 9 comments
Why can't I click back to the website I was just on?
Why do Facebook & Google prevent me from clicking backwards to see the website I just viewed? [more inside]
posted by mono blanco at 3:59 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by mono blanco at 3:59 AM PST - 8 comments
Convert pdf to png
I have a 1200 page pdf file that I'd like to convert to png image files. I would like each page of the pdf to be converted to a separate png file. What's the easiest way to achieve this? I'm using Windows.
December 8
Calling All Metaphilter Mycophiles
Secret Santa gift for a mushroom obsessed coworker? Help me, Metaphilter Mycophiles! [more inside]
posted by JuliaIglesias at 10:09 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by JuliaIglesias at 10:09 PM PST - 27 comments
Grar
How to relax a Christmas tree
How to relax a Christmas tree. It has been unwrapped now for two days and the limbs aren't relaxing much into a tree shape. It looks like it is preparing for re-entry rather than lights and decorations.
What do we do? [more inside]
Industry or academia for an aspiring scientist?
Very-early-career scientist at a fork in the road: choice between working in industry and in academia. Hive mind, please help me make an informed decision. [more inside]
I can make you feel beautiful while extracting goo from your face and hair from your anywhere!
What are the best esthetitian training programs in the Philadelphia area? Bonus points for part time evening study offered. [more inside]
Teach me how to be a better Christian!
I want to go to church. ALL the churches. Teach me the standard procedures for church attendance? Expanded overthinking inside. [more inside]
posted by Papagayo at 7:24 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by Papagayo at 7:24 PM PST - 13 comments
Whatever happens, someone is putting in Crown Royal whisky and I'm stealing it.
I am looking for gift ideas for a Pollyanna gift exchange. The theme for the gift is "Royalty". The rules of the exchange allow various forms of trading so it doesn't have to be a gift targeted to any specific type of individual, just fit the theme. The participants are adults. Price range would be $25-$50.
Can you help with nanny agency recommendations? Then please do!
Does anyone have recommendations for nanny agencies for nannies in Toronto? The internet is full of options but it's hard, as always, to tell which are better than others. [more inside]
How was the test for Tableau certification?
Tableau-filter. Are you certified for Tableau? How was the test for certification? Do you work at any company that you use Tableau in? How did you get your job? [more inside]
SOS: broken computer
What computer tower do I need to buy to fit my new motherboard? [more inside]
looking for 1974 tv movie version of Little Match Girl starring Lynsey Baxter
Can anyone tell me where I could find a copy (legit or not) of the 1974 TV movie "The Little Match Girl" (IMDB info here) that starred Lynsey Baxter. It was a great, particularly dark version, and I'd like to show it to my family this holiday. Any leads appreciated. It was originally produced by a TV station in Cincinnatti. I am not interested in any other version than this one. Thanks!
DUI for Xanax? Really?
Will a DUI charge for Xanax stand in court? [more inside]
Help me find a cheap computer
What is the best computer I can get right now for ~200 bucks? Wifi and FireWire port are the only requirements. [more inside]
Is downtown San Diego bikable?
San Diego: bikable? [more inside]
COBRA coverage for someone who has already died
What do I do when a person is eligible for COBRA insurance but has passed away before getting papers and signing up? [more inside]
posted by meowzilla at 5:28 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by meowzilla at 5:28 PM PST - 4 comments
how to break 15 minute track into 15 1-minute tracks?
I use an H2 Zoom recorder. How can I break up our sessions into different tracks, after the fact? [more inside]
posted by Ollie at 5:00 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by Ollie at 5:00 PM PST - 3 comments
Going into business with friends, maybe. What does the law say?
Four friends are embarking on a creative endeavor, which may turn into a business. We just finished making up a logo and are about to purchase a web domain. What sort of legal actions/responsibilities should we be doing to protect all parties and fulfill all legal requirements in the American state of Georgia? [more inside]
How To Deal With My Parents' Fighting?
My parents fight. A lot. My brother is able to drown out the fights somehow and stay neutral. I am not--I get in between the fights and support my mother. And this obviously, does not sit well with my father, who calls me names and tells me he doesn't love me and blames me for fights. What should I do? [more inside]
posted by rhythm_queen at 4:33 PM PST - 29 comments
posted by rhythm_queen at 4:33 PM PST - 29 comments
Must I throw out fish stew left out?
Do I have to throw out fish stew left overnight by mistake? [more inside]
posted by Obscure Reference at 4:22 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by Obscure Reference at 4:22 PM PST - 27 comments
Name this crochet stitch!
Can you identify the crochet stitch in this item? [more inside]
posted by scuza at 4:10 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by scuza at 4:10 PM PST - 11 comments
Help finding a unique kind of puzzle
Growing up my parents had a puzzle of an apartment building where every piece was basically the same shape. Four puzzle pieces made up the window to a room, in total there were probably 8 floors of 10 windows each. The challenge was putting the windows in the right order. So for example in one window someone would be throwing out a bucket of water, downstairs the person would remark that it's raining. In another a receptionist would say something like "you want #304, one floor up". [more inside]
posted by 2bucksplus at 3:46 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by 2bucksplus at 3:46 PM PST - 3 comments
How do I figure out how many people a publicly traded company employs in a state?
How would I find out how many jobs are in a state from a publicly traded company? [more inside]
Bechdel-positive movies or TV?
Seen any good movies or TV lately, or ever? The hard part: must be Bechdel-positive. [more inside]
posted by Corvid at 3:03 PM PST - 71 comments
posted by Corvid at 3:03 PM PST - 71 comments
Are integrated graphics a mistake in a desktop purchase?
Is there any reason I'd regret purchasing a Mac Mini with intel 4000 graphics? [more inside]
More red flags than Minesweeper
There were a lot of moments in my past relationship that I filed under WTF. Please give me your opinion, what kind of relationship was I in? It was obviously not a healthy one. (Long...) [more inside]
posted by Sa Dec at 2:44 PM PST - 58 comments
posted by Sa Dec at 2:44 PM PST - 58 comments
Hey you, blow your whistle!
I'm trying to find the original song and artist sampled in this song CHARLI BALTIMORE FT. GHOSTFACE KILLAH - STAND UP . By that i mean the (black?) woman who says:
I want everyone to stand up and be counted tonight
Hey you, blow your whistle (whistle sound) Now clap ya hands and say yeah! (yeah)
posted by cupcake1337 at 2:32 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by cupcake1337 at 2:32 PM PST - 2 comments
A question about therapy that does not have "CBT" as its answer.
Drama of the Gifted Child: does it have practical applications? [more inside]
Multiple board game set?
I'm looking for an all-in-one game set with multiple games: chess, checkers, backgammon, etc. The hard part: should also include go and shogi. [more inside]
posted by zardoz at 2:21 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by zardoz at 2:21 PM PST - 3 comments
How do I prevent myself from thinking I'm alone forever
A short-term relationship just ended, and I'm okay With that. But how do I stop myself from going down the spiral of "I'm going to be alone forever"? [more inside]
How do I hang a tile with this unfamiliar kind of hardware in the back?
How do I hang a tile with this unfamiliar kind of hardware in the back? [more inside]
FAIRYAPEFORTRESSLAND!
New Year's Eve in Laredo, TX?
Asking for my sorta geeky, slightly hipster 24-year old daughter: where to spend New Year's Eve in Laredo, TX? [more inside]
Need a lawyer recommendation in DC.
Looking for a recommendation for a construction dispute lawyer and/or mediator for a property owner in Washington D.C.
posted by tinamonster at 1:21 PM PST - 1 comment
posted by tinamonster at 1:21 PM PST - 1 comment
Where to go south for the winter?
I'm back with another Travel Filter question! Looking for an early New Year trip, first week of January. Looking for Southern Florida. Details inside. [more inside]
Three cats, two sisters and one stray, one new home: questions about best practice
Mr Mutant & I are moving home soon, decamping to a larger home in the suburbs. We have what appears to us to be a complicated cat family strategy and need advice as follows. [more inside]
posted by Mrs Mutant at 12:15 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by Mrs Mutant at 12:15 PM PST - 12 comments
Creating an index of first lines
Creating an index of first lines, from a group of many poems, each stored in a seperate .txt file. Are there any applications or scripts that would help me to do that? [more inside]
posted by dylan_k at 11:35 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by dylan_k at 11:35 AM PST - 7 comments
Is there a tool like the Dremel that I can buy as a great gift?
What 'cool tools' have come out since the Dremel? I'm looking for a tool as fun to use and versatile as a Dremel, for home use, and with a budget. Any suggestions? [more inside]
Portland Guitar Techs?
Seeking recommendations for a guitar tech in Portland, OR. [more inside]
Rub a Dub Dub... Three sisters in tubs.
Yee haw! Or maybe Hee Haw... Or maybe just the Mandrell Show... I'm trying to find a clip or a photo of the three Mandrell Sisters performing a skit while in personal spas. Is there any evidence that this actually aired or is it an imagined memory? I'd love your help locating proof.
Help us plan an awesome trip through Northern Italy, Slovenia, and Croatia
Next summer, the SO and I would like to take a two week trip to Northern Italy, Slovenia, and Croatia. Please help us make this trip as great as possible! Tell us what to do and what to avoid! Barrage us with your details! [more inside]
Non-drug strategies for improving concentration when depressed?
Due to depression, I'm having a lot of trouble concentrating at work. Are there non-drug strategies that I can try? [more inside]
Christmas Proposal Ideas?
Little help with Christmas proposal ideas? [more inside]
Wood floor gunky glue begone
How do I remove a thin layer of vinyl tile backing glue from a hardwood floor? [more inside]
It's the kind of J-pop you could really sumo wrestle to.
Which Japanese band / song is used in this video? They're very New Order'y, and I know the missus would like them a lot.
Extra credit:
Is there a pattern / design / instructions out there for making and playing with paper doll sumo wrestlers like this? Because, frankly, this has Rock'em Sock'em Robots beat all to hell.
posted by markkraft at 8:20 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by markkraft at 8:20 AM PST - 8 comments
Condensation dryer recommendations
What is the best condensation (ventless) dryer on the market in the US? [more inside]
Books about fighting.
Looking for good, critical books and resources on martial arts and fighting. I prefer them to be academic enough to have survived peer review, but will take what I can get. Anything martial arts related would do, I'm interested in understanding martial arts and fighting in a more general sense. [more inside]
posted by Stagger Lee at 8:01 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Stagger Lee at 8:01 AM PST - 10 comments
Is this too good to be true?
You've seen sales companies that bring you in, train you to sell for them, and after a certain amount of time train you to manage a team. Is this a viable pursuit or is there a catch? [more inside]
Cats having GI problems, vets are not helping
Cats suffering from blood in poop, diarrhea, vomiting for the past month. Vets keep telling me there's nothing wrong, all of their treatment suggestions haven't worked. Can't keep spending money on vets, please advise. Cat poop discussion inside! [more inside]
I know, you're not my doctor, but...
Why, all of a sudden, does a small glass of wine make me feel drunk? [more inside]
Is there an app that will put photos onto my iPad?
Is there an app out there that will dump a bunch of clip art into my iPad's photo album? [more inside]
posted by christinetheslp at 4:44 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by christinetheslp at 4:44 AM PST - 7 comments
My frying pan is holey...
What is this frying pan with holes in the raised center? I'd like to replace it but I can't find one on the Tubes. [more inside]
posted by katrielalex at 4:12 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by katrielalex at 4:12 AM PST - 8 comments
34 year old dating 20 year old -very confused
34 year old guy dating 20 year old girl - "robbing the cradle?" [more inside]
What would you do?
Is a heat pump worth it? Online calculators are a hugely mixed bag with obvious biases on many of them, and installers all want to sell their favorite gizmos so it's hard to get a straight answer from them. [more inside]
December 7
# of recording artists per given area
I'm making a chart showing the number of musicians/recording artists per capita in different countries and US states. What I need is a dataset with the number of musicians in each area. [more inside]
Friendship is Magic
How do I tell my instructor that I would like to see him socially after the class is over without sounding like a stalker? You would think being direct would be the simple answer, but I am feeling socially awkward about the whole thing and need some advice. [more inside]
Help me fix my debt fiasco
Please help me get my financial situation in order during a separation from my husband. Looking for advice and suggestions from your own experience, or factual knowledge of "legal separation" in Washington state. Also looking for personal experiences relating to credit counseling, credit attorneys, etc. [more inside]
Movie about a drug dealer...?
Please help identify this 1980's movie: A drug dealer named "Butchie" is forced to overdose on his own supply [more inside]
posted by 99percentfake at 9:55 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by 99percentfake at 9:55 PM PST - 6 comments
Embed print-on-demand order form on site?
Print-on-demand that will print both my shirt and poster designs... from a purchase form embedded on my website? [more inside]
At which point is your partners inability to compromise a deal-breaker? At which point is your partners inability to compromise a deal-breaker?
At which point is your partners inability to compromise a deal-breaker? A friend stays at home with a baby and also cares for a disabled child. Husband will not compromise on their sleep issues and she is going downhill mentally fast due to extreme sleep deprivation. [more inside]
posted by tenaciousmoon at 8:50 PM PST - 51 comments
posted by tenaciousmoon at 8:50 PM PST - 51 comments
No need to clap!
Why can't I find stick-on tap-to-turn-on button lights that work? [more inside]
posted by DisreputableDog at 8:20 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by DisreputableDog at 8:20 PM PST - 9 comments
How Do We Meet New People?
Wife and I just moved near Centennial, CO and are wanting to meet new people our age. The thing is, she is 29 and I am 38, no children...People I work with are families or older who want to do kid stuff with other couples. We both like movies, games, books, are easy to please and are easy to get along with...don't have a lot of money for high end stuff but would be nice to just get to know some folks. Any thoughts?
One man enters, one man leaves
Love The Walking Dead but am getting a little tired of the one black man rule, that has got me thinking are there any examples of two black men in current TV and or movies that are not specifically a "Black" show i.e. The Cosby Show, Tyler Perry, that has two adult black males interacting?
posted by kanemano at 7:35 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by kanemano at 7:35 PM PST - 27 comments
Drip drip drip...
Why is my toilet making an incessant dripping sound? I think I know which part is the culprit, but I don't know why. [more inside]
posted by colin_l at 7:16 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by colin_l at 7:16 PM PST - 7 comments
Young writer connected with HTMLGiant and made funny xtranormal videos?
I forgot the name of this young author I like. He writes weird, short fiction and had a crazy LiveJournal page (or something outdated like that). I think he's connected with HTMLGiant or some similar hip online literary site. [more inside]
posted by jng at 6:25 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by jng at 6:25 PM PST - 5 comments
Importing a German R.V. to the U.S.
Is there a cost effective way of importing a German vehicle, that is not sold in the U.S., to the U.S.? [more inside]
Is it really taking a break from dating if your head is still in it?
Is it really taking a break from dating if your head is still in it? [more inside]
posted by Cybria at 5:32 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Cybria at 5:32 PM PST - 6 comments
movie help: wealthy old woman, happier poor youth
help me id a movie: 80's. near the end, there is a widow/wealthy older woman who laments her husband's riches, insinuating their great wealth has not led to happiness. she shows the protagonist the tin foil/gum wrapper ring her husband proposed to her with when they were young, poor, and happy. any help?
Nice, cheap, digital: pick two
I'd like to buy my girlfriend a pretty, cheap, digital watch for xmas. Does such a thing exist? [more inside]
posted by Silentgoldfish at 4:33 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by Silentgoldfish at 4:33 PM PST - 12 comments
Which post-Doyle Sherlock Holmes stories are worth reading?
What are the best non-Doyle Sherlock Holmes stories, collections, and novels?
Why is PHOTO B showing up instead of PHOTO A?
How/why is my Facebook profile pic turning up on emails I send from my Gmail account to Hotmail/Outlook? [more inside]
posted by crossoverman at 4:11 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by crossoverman at 4:11 PM PST - 12 comments
Dating a dad, feeling marginalized
I'm dating a divorced dad. I realize his kid is always and rightfully going to be his top priority, but is he going too far? I feel like he's spoiling her and creating a situation in which I will get excluded in the same way his ex-wife was excluded. [more inside]
posted by ceiba at 2:56 PM PST - 86 comments
posted by ceiba at 2:56 PM PST - 86 comments
Help me ID a mystery song?
Please help me identify this mystery song heard at Anthropologie -- lyrics are something like "keep you in my heart" with a bit of trip-hop. [more inside]
posted by ntartifex at 2:49 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by ntartifex at 2:49 PM PST - 3 comments
What does the phrase "stick a pencil in your ear" mean?
A client has recently started using the phrase "stick a pencil in your ear" in reference to requests/work items he's asking me to do. What does this mean? [more inside]
Can I have the life I want and also have kids?
If I become a parent, I don't want to be a typical one. I also don't want to be anything like my own parents. How do you maintain your own life? What are some movies/TV shows/books/memoirs can help me get a feel for how non-stereotypical-suburban-American people treat their kids? [more inside]
posted by 3491again at 1:39 PM PST - 51 comments
posted by 3491again at 1:39 PM PST - 51 comments
How to navigate end-of-life communications between estranged family members?
Elderly mom is ill. If it looks like she's not going to make it should I tell her estranged daughter (my semi-estranged sister) despite the risk of an ugly scene ensuing? [more inside]
posted by under_petticoat_rule at 1:23 PM PST - 32 comments
posted by under_petticoat_rule at 1:23 PM PST - 32 comments
How do I connect Facebook to business page instead of personal account?
I would like Facebook Connect to connect to the professional Facebook page I administer, not my personal Facebook page. Is this possible? [more inside]
Help me figure out my life post-PhD
Having trouble figuring out what I want and committing to a career path and figuring out how to decide 'what I am', and crippled by perfectionism. About to finish a PhD and could use guidance on now to navigate the next step. [more inside]
posted by anybodys at 12:59 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by anybodys at 12:59 PM PST - 11 comments
Lost my job in the middle of a divorce. How do we pay for everything until we're finished?
Lost my job in the middle of a divorce. How do we pay for separate households until we're finished? [more inside]
Red (Meat) Scare?
Are their health risks associated with grass-fed, lean red meat that I'm missing, or am I just having trouble shaking the years of anti-red meat propaganda? [more inside]
posted by jimmysmits at 12:31 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by jimmysmits at 12:31 PM PST - 10 comments
Please help me make the best possible decision when choosing where to finish college.
Are the advantages of going to a more prestigious/higher-ranked school worth it in the end? (Lengthy, perhaps unnecessary details inside.) [more inside]
"Tacky" Sweater Party
I'm going to a "Tacky" Christmas sweater party (yes this is still a thing). Anyways, I'm wearing the same sweater I wear every year, but I want to make actually, literally "tacky". (as in sticky, like tape). Assume looking weird is ok. What should I use that's easily available that can go to a cheap sweater?
posted by sandmanwv at 11:39 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by sandmanwv at 11:39 AM PST - 18 comments
What's a good second sewing project?
So I finished the apron! What should I sew next to really improve my fledgling skills? [more inside]
How can I change my career? I'm not getting any younger over here.
Careerfreakoutfilter: I've always wanted to work in audio production. If I wanted to chuck my current career and follow this, how best would I do it? [more inside]
Can I have the moon please, or at least draw it and label it without buying a laptop?
Android App Filter: I want to start kvetching about my life in illustrated form. I used to be a Paint wizard but I am now on a tablet. I can't find a comparable program for Android which allows me to both draw something and then add "typed" text to it. Please, please prove I am just googlefu challenged and tell me this exists and where I can get it. [more inside]
posted by Michele in California at 9:47 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Michele in California at 9:47 AM PST - 10 comments
Am I starving my cat?
How much to feed my cat? My vet tells me half a 5oz. - 6oz. can twice a day, the can of cat food says one can twice a day. I can find backup online for either statement. Help? [more inside]
posted by edbles at 9:07 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by edbles at 9:07 AM PST - 25 comments
Dating a strep carrier?
So I made out with a gentleman who in idle conversation mentioned that he deals with "chronic throat infections". Roughly 24 hours later I have started coming down with a sore throat which I suspect might be strep. [more inside]
How do you hack your period?
Women of metafilter, how do you look after yourself before and during your period? What are your hints and tips for coping with menstruation and it's attendant effects? How do you organise your life to handle cramps, mood swings, fatigue etc.? [more inside]
Please identify this song
Fahrenheit 451 Salamander
All the literature on the Salamander from Fahrenheit 451 has been burned. Where can I find more information about the Salamander that was built for the 1966 film? [more inside]
posted by boba at 8:36 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by boba at 8:36 AM PST - 2 comments
I'll Have a Blue Christmas (With Your Help)
Help me think of the saddest, most heart-rending Christmas-themed movies and/or TV series Very Special Episodes. Not just heartwarming or awww-eliciting, but stuff that will absolutely break your heart and have you bawling like a newborn baby. There's It's a Wonderful Life, of course, but what others would you list?
Thanks, Kid.
Revolting Pregnancy Stuff Filter: Stomach acid has ripped my throat to shreds and I need some easy home remedies to soothe the burn. [more inside]
posted by Jilder at 7:55 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by Jilder at 7:55 AM PST - 22 comments
Netbooks for the helpless
Help an easily confused person with netbook needs (or do I want a starter ThinkPad?) - some snowflake details inside. Particularly interested in 11" netbooks, but at a huge, giant loss about how to proceed - like, ridiculously helpless here. [more inside]
Looking for a cheap, interesting, funky, camera.
I’m looking for camera suggestions for a Christmas gift. Something interesting, funky, cheap. Not digital. For someone who is interested in photography, but knows nothing about it. [more inside]
How much emphasis to place on the C+?
How much focus, if any, on my "blemished" academic record, and my change of field, should I place in my personal statements for graduate school? [more inside]
road safety snafus
I have been driving a lot more these days and have come across rather curious situations on the road, involving pedestrians and abandoned / malfunctioning vehicles. Wondering who would be at fault if something were to happen. [more inside]
Authenticating Terry Pratchett
I think I bought Terry Pratchett's autograph at the Goodwill. That's really cool, only I have no idea what to do about it. [more inside]
posted by Perthuz at 6:11 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by Perthuz at 6:11 AM PST - 17 comments
The assurances of insurers
Are we deluded to hope for any help from insurance for a two year-old theft just discovered? [more inside]
Website ownership - who can get sued?
Building (and purchasing) a website for a friend's company in Africa - am I legally responsible if his company gets sued for something unrelated to the site? [more inside]
posted by cavs33 at 5:59 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by cavs33 at 5:59 AM PST - 5 comments
Splitting the I-Bond Baby
Sibling and I have inherited ten U.S. savings bonds (I series), purchased at various times and maturing in 2030-2036. We just want to divvy them up equally, but they are not naturally paired (i.e., purchased two at a time). What's fairest? [more inside]
High School Hip Hop Guy?
Name of a Southern teenage hip hop star? [more inside]
posted by DMelanogaster at 5:49 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by DMelanogaster at 5:49 AM PST - 6 comments
How long are The Who concerts?
How long have The Who's recent Quadrophenia shows been? I am seeing them tomorrow in Philly and trying to arrange a post-show pickup. The arena's site says doors at 7; show at 8. Assuming they start on time, when roughly would the show end? Thanks much for any intel from those who have been to any of the recent Who concerts.
posted by Ike_Arumba at 5:34 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Ike_Arumba at 5:34 AM PST - 6 comments
You want to use my article somewhere else? Well, er...
Wrote an article for publication on the web. Billed the client for the article, but did not specify any charges for re-use of the article elsewhere. Now the client just got back to me, saying that they liked it so much they want to use the article on another website which was not specified in the original contract. What should I do next? [more inside]
Decades-old head injury. What now?
Tell me about the long-term effects and detectability of decades-old head injuries. [more inside]
posted by Faint of Butt at 4:28 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by Faint of Butt at 4:28 AM PST - 8 comments
How to break a bottle menacingly?
What is the correct technique for smashing a beer bottle to ready it for use as an improvised stabbing weapon? [more inside]
posted by justsomebodythatyouusedtoknow at 3:44 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by justsomebodythatyouusedtoknow at 3:44 AM PST - 24 comments
IPod Touch?
Does it make sense to get an Ipod Touch because I can't afford an IPhone? [more inside]
Why 18-hour schedule on submarines?
Why do US Navy submarines operate on 18-hour schedules, with 6 hours on watch and 12 hours off? How did this start? Is there independent justification, or is this some hold-over from old traditions? Why did someone think this was a good idea?
posted by cthuljew at 12:59 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by cthuljew at 12:59 AM PST - 4 comments
December 6
How to put other night-time pedestrians at ease?
I walk to and from work down residential streets. It's dark, especially in Winter. Evidently I walk faster than most other pedestrians as I'm often passing them, not vice-versa. Is there a way to reassure these other pedestrians that I am not hurrying up behind them to rob/murder/kidnap them? [more inside]
Just because people are nice to you doesn't mean they have your best interests in mind
Friend of a friend's mother just passed away, and between the death and the funeral, the mom's sketchy neighbor talked him into selling his car for pennies on the dollar. What now? [more inside]
posted by davejay at 10:47 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by davejay at 10:47 PM PST - 7 comments
Identify this STD, please.
Asking for a friend (semi-NSFW): I noticed a white discharge coming from somewhere it shouldn't... What STD is this? [more inside]
"Is that what I think it is?" / "Yes, why else would the movie have this title?"
Just caught a screening of Pulp Fiction on the big screen, and I have a question about Vincent's reading material, re: origin [more inside]
Was Operation Barbarossa the largest-scale human endeavor in history?
Cat suddenly scared of everything?
My usually-bold cat is suddenly scared of everything (sudden movements, noises), and acting like he is seeing something that is not there. [more inside]
posted by angermanagement at 8:52 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by angermanagement at 8:52 PM PST - 18 comments
The guy with the blue t-shirt
What is the graphic on the t-shirt Reg Keeland is wearing in this photo?
Mixing Tracks
I've recently discovered mixes of songs that are about 45-60 minutes long such as FACT mix 347 by How to Dress Well (HTDW) or another mix by HTDW called Live Yourself. Where can I find more music like this? Also, what are some music resources (besides Hype Machine, SoundCloud, and LastFM) that are great for discovering new artists or new songs by some of your favorite artists? [more inside]
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle?
What to do about a babysitter who appears to be having a mental breakdown/serious depressive episode? [more inside]
I always know where my towel is: it's on the roll or in the trash
Help me reduce my dependence on foreign oil domestic paper towels. [more inside]
posted by sparklemotion at 8:01 PM PST - 32 comments
posted by sparklemotion at 8:01 PM PST - 32 comments
Why does my doctor want me to gain 15 - 20 pounds when my BMI is normal?
Female, 32. 110 pounds, barely 5'3. Why does my doctor want me to gain 15 - 20 pounds when my BMI is normal? [more inside]
posted by kitcat at 7:51 PM PST - 30 comments
posted by kitcat at 7:51 PM PST - 30 comments
Is proof of accommodation REALLY required for a US citizen to enter Spain as a tourist?
US citizen visiting SO's family in Spain for Christmas: will I be asked to show proof of accommodation?
Do I really need a letter of invitation to pass customs? [more inside]
Advanced sex for dummies
For christmas, I'd like to be able to make my girlfriend orgasm, and would appreciate some help. [more inside]
Easy way to make a website accessible only by VPN?
How can I setup a website accessible by VPN but by multiple users at different locations? More details inside... [more inside]
Help me understand event handling in different browsers
Question about Javascript, Backbone.js and clicking forms. [more inside]
posted by steinsaltz at 6:07 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by steinsaltz at 6:07 PM PST - 10 comments
A belief system that denies itself.
What denomination or affiliation of Christianism am I being gently introduced to? [more inside]
posted by polymodus at 5:59 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by polymodus at 5:59 PM PST - 13 comments
Looking for recipes that use Sumac molasses
Does anyone cook with Sumac Molasses? [more inside]
Bio-Based Encouragement
Need some biology based phrases of encouragement for a poster. [more inside]
posted by chiefthe at 5:03 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by chiefthe at 5:03 PM PST - 10 comments
What is the best gift for a kitchen remodel
We're getting a kitchen renovation. What are your best coping items? [more inside]
posted by boobjob at 4:57 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by boobjob at 4:57 PM PST - 17 comments
Should I second guess my surgeon?
I was recently diagnosed with testicular cancer and will be having surgery next week to remove the testicle with the tumor. Should I be thinking about preserving sperm yet? [more inside]
posted by zrail at 4:36 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by zrail at 4:36 PM PST - 7 comments
Stock to Soup
What's a good soup recipe to make with this yummy home-made chicken stock? [more inside]
OMG!!!! You won't believe what this seventy-two-year-old grandmother did!
Mom was clickjacked on Facebook. The fake "video" is embarrassing, NSFW, and clearly spam. But she can't see it on her timeline or in her news feed in order to remove it herself. How do we remove it so it doesn't show up in all her friends' newsfeeds? [more inside]
I haven't used my ice scraper in ages, am I a Floridian now?
Alachua County, Florida lawyer needed to help with in-state tuition problems. Recommendations? [more inside]
Where should I take my parents for church on Christmas Eve?
Where can I find a beautiful protestant Portland, Oregon, Christmas Eve service? [more inside]
posted by linettasky at 2:44 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by linettasky at 2:44 PM PST - 5 comments
Fan hack
What would be cool to have spin round and round, but that's light and aerodynamical enough that my fan's motor could power it? [more inside]
Clearly, I won't be giving up easily on this.
How do I get a quotation nicely printed and framed? [more inside]
Droid DNA drivers
I just bought a Droid DNA from Verizon. I took some pictures and want to transfer them to my Win7-64 system via USB, but I can't figure out how. [more inside]
posted by Chocolate Pickle at 2:20 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by Chocolate Pickle at 2:20 PM PST - 17 comments
Baby Gael?
We are considering naming our soon-to-be-born son Gael. I have a few questions about that. [more inside]
How common are discontinuous tax rates? And why would any nation have them?
I had previously thought nonflat taxes were all marginal, but to my surprise the UK Stamp Duty Land Tax doesn't use marginal rates at all. Are there other taxes like this? And why would a nation implement taxes this way? [more inside]
posted by jackbishop at 1:38 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by jackbishop at 1:38 PM PST - 10 comments
Help me identify this source of this strange shape appearing on my Mac OSX chrome
Help me identify this source of this strange shape appearing on my Mac OSX chrome [more inside]
Oshawott t-shirt, I choose you!
In search of an Oshawott/Mijumaru t-shirt. Can you help me find one? [more inside]
posted by Janta at 1:10 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Janta at 1:10 PM PST - 6 comments
Mystery Book Hunt
BookFilter: The sketchy detail kind. This is about a young adult novel, available by the early 80s, set among a family of artists or writers in, I think, New York City. [more inside]
Selectively show Tumblr captions?
Tumblr-filtr: is there any way to make some of my captions show up on the main page, and others just appear on the permalink page? [more inside]
posted by hegemone at 1:00 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by hegemone at 1:00 PM PST - 2 comments
Small hobbies, big ideas
If Steve Jobs never took a calligraphy course in college the Mac would have never had multiple typefaces or proportionally spaced fonts. What other significant innovations started off as unrelated side interests?
posted by laptolain at 12:54 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by laptolain at 12:54 PM PST - 7 comments
30 minutes or more
I'm looking for a Manhattan gym that either has no treadmill time limits, or so many treadmills that it doesn't matter. [more inside]
posted by roomthreeseventeen at 12:50 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by roomthreeseventeen at 12:50 PM PST - 12 comments
"Oh he made his money in real estate."
I constantly fantasize about investing in real estate. Is there a "low risk" or "beginners" way to get into real estate investing? If you're one of those people that "makes their money in real estate" I'd love to hear about the ups and downs. [more inside]
What does this T-shirt say?
Can anyone tell me what language is on this Spiderman T-shirt and what is written?
posted by jkafka at 12:31 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by jkafka at 12:31 PM PST - 2 comments
Help me with an iPad video workflow
I have a retina iPad and need help with a workflow that will allow me to use video clips in coaching a sports performance. Details inside. [more inside]
posted by philosophygeek at 12:17 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by philosophygeek at 12:17 PM PST - 2 comments
Did you start eating meat?
My parents raised me to be a vegetarian. Now one of them isn't anymore. [more inside]
Where to go menorah-shopping?
Where should I go to buy an interesting menorah in New York City? [more inside]
posted by Theophylactic at 11:47 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Theophylactic at 11:47 AM PST - 9 comments
Kitteh, teh protector?
What is up with my boyfriend's cat? Do cats "sense" certain things? [more inside]
NYE, UTC−04:00 edition.
Chile, Dec 26th to Jan 5th, flying in and out of Santiago. Please help this South America newbie create an itinerary that allows us to see as much as possible in such a short time. Also, where should we, a young-ish more-or-less American couple, celebrate NYE? [more inside]
From a California Craftsman to a Chicago Bungalow
What are the best neighborhoods around Chicago to buy a classic bungalow for under $350k? [more inside]
posted by hwyengr at 11:07 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by hwyengr at 11:07 AM PST - 11 comments
Any video players (PC or Mac) that support some form of bookmarking/annotations?
Any video players (PC or Mac) that support some form of bookmarking/annotations? [more inside]
inappropriate bathroom behavior at work
There is a unisex single-seater bathroom close to my office. Someone has been jerking off in the bathroom, and leaving the ejaculate in the toilet bowl (unflushed) or sometimes also on the seat. Super gross. I want it to stop. [more inside]
cases/covers for series 7 tablet
Are there any third-party cases/covers for the Samsung Series 7 tablet? [more inside]
What sewing machine should I get?
What sewing machine would you recommend for a photographer? [more inside]
posted by StimulatingPixels at 10:01 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by StimulatingPixels at 10:01 AM PST - 9 comments
Help me find a wristwatch for my mom with very specific criteria.
Do they make a pretty woman's analog watch that lights up, is easy to read and has both the day of the week AND the date on the face? [more inside]
But when that open ro-oad starts to callin me/ Theres somethin oer the hill that I gotta see
You have wanderlust, a little money, and unexpectedly, a free month or two. What do you do? [more inside]
If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is.
FHA Streamline Refi. Is there a catch? It feels like there should be a catch. [more inside]
Looking for Hofman's Rubber Duck
I'm looking for a large (ideally poster-sized, portrait orientation, and taken during daylight) print of artist Florentijn Hofman's rubber duck. [more inside]
posted by chickenmagazine at 9:03 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by chickenmagazine at 9:03 AM PST - 3 comments
Tips for a Winter Trip to LA
We're spending the 20th-27th in LA, where I haven't been for almost a decade. Please give us your recommendations for wondrous and strange and delicious things to do, see, and eat! [more inside]
To cohabit or to marry...or not...
For people who were/are in a long-term relationship, what were your reasons for cohabiting or choosing that over marriage? Was the former a path leading to the latter? Or were the two independent choices and you picked one over the other- and why? If you chose one over the other, did things turn out the way you expected or otherwise?
Basically, I am interested in knowing why people who cohabit actively choose that, over marriage, if thats also an option. Did the results corroborate the premise?
Your argument is invalid!
Is there a name for this argument? [more inside]
Books about the Bodhisatva of Wisdom?
Can anyone recommend books about the bodhisattva Manjushri? [more inside]
Stats-filter: Comparing individual means?
StatsFilter: How do I compare the means of an individual at three different points? [more inside]
posted by Scottie_Bob at 8:26 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by Scottie_Bob at 8:26 AM PST - 13 comments
Help, please!
How do you get a child to use the 'magic words'? [more inside]
posted by monkey closet at 8:23 AM PST - 44 comments
posted by monkey closet at 8:23 AM PST - 44 comments
Is love in the hand worth more than motherhood in the bush?
Asking for a friend in Eastern Europe:
I am 45 years old and have been in an online relationship for the past two years with a man in Puerto Rico whom I met on a dating website. I want to marry him and have a child with him. [more inside]
Three days of the month, I'm not all that fun to be around either.
I never ever ever want to have another period/breakthrough bleed. Which birth control should I be on? [more inside]
posted by chaiminda at 8:03 AM PST - 27 comments
posted by chaiminda at 8:03 AM PST - 27 comments
In Soviet Russia, Cucumber Eats YOU!
In Soviet Russia, Cucumber Eats YOU!: okay, I can't believe I'm using a question on this, but I've been driven mad by it for years: my dad claims that Russians eat cucumbers in a certain distinctly Russian manner, and that Yul Brynner once ate one that way in a film. Do they? Did he? [more inside]
Scandinavia travel - train or car rental?
Scandinavia travel - two weeks from Copenhagen to Stockholm and back again. Train or car rental? [more inside]
Instructor access as a non-instructor?
I would like access to a supplemental resource for a textbook that I purchased, for non-school-related use, but only instructors for a course can have access. [more inside]
posted by zeek321 at 7:13 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by zeek321 at 7:13 AM PST - 3 comments
What can I make for my widowed dad to eat who is on a salt restricted diet?
What can I cook my very old fashioned, CHF widowed dad? [more inside]
How do I change my SO's behavior on matters of good manners and attitude? Should I?
How do I change my SO's behavior on matters of good manners and attitude? Should I? [more inside]
No bacta tank, many hours of waiting
Medical-results-waiting-game Filter: How have you (or a loved one) dealt with waiting for medical tests and for the results? How do you stop yourself from pessimism? [more inside]
As an adult, how do you decide when you're sick enough to go see a doctor?
As an adult, how do you decide when you're sick enough that you should go see a doctor? [more inside]
posted by colfax at 6:56 AM PST - 29 comments
posted by colfax at 6:56 AM PST - 29 comments
Buying Dreidels in London?
[HanukkahFilter] Where can I buy a few dreidels in London, UK? [more inside]
posted by narcotizingdysfunction at 6:19 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by narcotizingdysfunction at 6:19 AM PST - 6 comments
HSA-type Insurance Prescription card filter:Higher cost of medication with Rx card
HSA-type health insurance from Oxford, Paying more for prescription medication than out-of-pocket [more inside]
Can you share an iPad?
Hubby says we should get an iPad for Christmas and share it. How many couples do this and find that it works out ok? My first thought was that a mobile device is usually personalized. What if I put my books and tons of apps on and he thinks its too much and gets in the way of his finding stuff? Can we each have different "home pages" or am I just being selfish? I'm more techie and experimental than he is. How do we decide who gets custody of the iPad and when? I dunno maybe I'm over thinking this.
posted by sandra194 at 6:16 AM PST - 39 comments
posted by sandra194 at 6:16 AM PST - 39 comments
Hacked. Hope me.
Just found out my site was hacked. Can't figure out where. [more inside]
Formatting of US print magazines
So this has been bothering me for a while: I am living in Germany and had and have some subscriptions to US Magazines (Wired, Locus, NY Times Magazine). Why do they have this strange formatting where they interrupt articles in the middle and continue them on the end of the magazine? No German or other European magazines I came across do this and its uncomfortable to read. Is it some kind of remnant from ancient times, where every section had a predetermined allowance for pages and once an article exceeded its allowance the rest got tucked onto the end?
posted by SweetLiesOfBokonon at 3:15 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by SweetLiesOfBokonon at 3:15 AM PST - 14 comments
Statistics on apartment sizes
Is there any kind of listing online that gives average or median apartment sizes by country or, ideally, by city? [more inside]
Stretches in bed?
What are the best stretches I can do or device I can buy in order to stretch while I'm bed ridden for a week? [more inside]
What to do when possibly followed?
What are you supposed to do when you suspect someone's following you home? Scenario: on foot, within 20 feet of the follower, and reaching home in 30 seconds. [more inside]
posted by plaintiff6r at 2:58 AM PST - 36 comments
posted by plaintiff6r at 2:58 AM PST - 36 comments
Where do people compromise?
Did you have expectations for a potential partner, then find someone, and they didn't fit them - and it worked out? [more inside]
posted by Ashlyth at 1:38 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by Ashlyth at 1:38 AM PST - 18 comments
Selling Screenplays to Disney and Pixar
If someone had completed a spec script that they felt was suitable for Disney / Pixar development -- which of the independent management companies or agencies should they approach for coverage or consideration? Preferably you can recommend ones that are known to routinely feed material / stories / scripts to those organizations.
posted by Muirwylde at 1:02 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Muirwylde at 1:02 AM PST - 10 comments
December 5
help me motivate myself and my SO
how to deal with differing levels of ambition and motivation in a relationship? [more inside]
Help me rock out with the minimum possible financial outlay.
I'm looking to assemble a home stereo for dirt cheap. What do I need to know and how can I get the most ♪ for the least $? [more inside]
The fine art of coping with indifference
I recently finished writing a novel and want to find an agent to represent it. But wait--my question isn't what you might expect: I don't want advice about finding an agent, publisher, etc. I just want some advice on dealing with the unbearable tension of the submissions process. What can I do to distract myself or otherwise feel like I'm not just sitting around waiting for responses that will likely never come? [more inside]
posted by saulgoodman at 10:09 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by saulgoodman at 10:09 PM PST - 7 comments
Why is my apartment so itchy?!
What is making me, my husband, and (potentially) my cat super itchy in our new apartment? It's clean, there's only one carpeted room, and none of us have any bug bites to speak of. [more inside]
How to handle insurance after a minor accident?
I was involved in a minor car accident on Saturday. There were no injuries and only minor damage, so we decided not to use insurance. Today, however, I got a letter from the other driver's insurance company requesting that I contact them. Lots of complicating details, and not sure how to proceed. [more inside]
Severance pay, yay or nay?
Should I ask for severance pay in California? [more inside]
journey to the land of oriental rugs
Musicfilter: what are the best live "sessions" on Youtube? Recommend me your favorites! [more inside]
Lesser of two risks?
I have an interview for an office job that I don't recall applying to. Do I call and ask what it is or should I wing the interview? Details inside attempting to justify why I can't remember. [more inside]
posted by Helleaven at 8:23 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by Helleaven at 8:23 PM PST - 13 comments
Differences in tax liability for joint home owning options?
My partner and I are about to buy a house together, and we're trying to decide how to do this. We're gay, and hence technically unmarried, and we're trying to figure out the tax implications of the different options. [more inside]
My life was ruined by a dollar sign
Do you work in college admissions? Have you successfully navigated paying for college education? Are you an adult? I could use your advice on how to pay for my education, or advice to just give up. [more inside]
posted by FirstMateKate at 8:17 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by FirstMateKate at 8:17 PM PST - 27 comments
Paper, paper, everywhere.
I'm a freelance graphic designer in NYC and I would like to attend paper shows and exhibitions but I have fallen out of the loop with studio designers. How do I become alerted to or invited to paper shows? [more inside]
Art on All My Screens
What's the best app or website for learning about and seeing lots of museum art? [more inside]
posted by Apropos of Something at 8:06 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Apropos of Something at 8:06 PM PST - 7 comments
Transferring iPod Songs from Nano to Classic
I have an ipod nano 1st generation, and I want to copy all of the music on there to my new ipod classic 5th gen. They are programmed on separate computers and I've been told by techy friends and Apple store employees that if I connect my old ipod to my new computer then it may erase all of the data. I don't want to take that risk.
Is there a program that will transfer all of my music from my old ipod nano to my new classic ipod (without erasing my nano's drive)?
Thank you!!
Thomas Kincade she is not...
What can I read/watch/do to learn more about Performance Art? [more inside]
posted by peacrow at 7:54 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by peacrow at 7:54 PM PST - 12 comments
Is there a Hanukkah equivalent of the Jingle Cats Meowy Christmas album?
Is there a Hanukkah equivalent of the Jingle Cats Meowy Christmas album? [more inside]
What is this "game"? How do I play it? And why, apparently, am I so bad at it?
What is this "game"? How do I play it? And why, apparently, am I so bad at it? [more inside]
To gap or not to gap; that is the question.
Should I take a gap semester or gap year? If so, what should I do? [more inside]
Fly fisherman: is there a fifty dollar gift out there I could buy you that you wouldn't buy for yourself?
Fly fisherman: is there a fifty dollar gift out there I could buy you that you wouldn't buy for yourself? [more inside]
Comedy open mics in NYC and Boston?
Are comedy open mics as awful and cringy as music open mics? Can I have some suggestions of good ones in New York City and Boston? At the moment, I just want to be an audience member, with thoughts of maybe getting on stage at some point in the future. [more inside]
Tracking project progress
Asking for a friend: three people working on a startup together. There are numerous tasks and to-dos and they need a website to track it (what needs to be done, who's doing it, progress, etc.). Something pretty simple would probably be best. Recommendations?
Help picking a loom
Need help buying or building a real loom. Ideas? [more inside]
Help me eat in peace with others
I hate to talk while I eat. How can I better enjoy food with other people around who like to talk to me? [more inside]
posted by YukoInNature at 6:57 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by YukoInNature at 6:57 PM PST - 15 comments
merry christmas and happy calling me everyday for help
My mom wants to switch from iPhone to either Android or Windows. What's best for her needs, and which phone should she choose? [more inside]
Inbound-only telephone service?
Our church needs a telephone service which lets us (1) receive calls (outbound calls would be made on personal cell phones), (2) record inbound messages, (3) use our existing number, and (4) have our number published in the white pages. Does such a service exist that would meet all or most of these requirements?
I know I know this, but my instructor won't accept (My Brain, 2012) as a citation.
How can I become better at remembering references to cite in my academic writing? I know how to use APA style, but when I need to write I can remember theories and details, but not where I actually READ those theories. HALP! [more inside]
How to buy the rights to a crappy movie?
My friend is a fan of really crappy 80s and 90s movies. I want to buy him the rights to some piece of %$&^ film. Of course, I'd prefer it had some star quality (could just be John Belushi's brother or something). How much would something like this cost? How would I go about doing it? I don't suppose that there's an ebay style auction site where you could do something like that?
I wanna go to New York City Cuz they tell me it's the place to be
Something New-York-esque to do in early March? [more inside]
posted by ricochet biscuit at 6:22 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by ricochet biscuit at 6:22 PM PST - 8 comments
Networking Advise
Networking Etiquette.
I am starting out on a new job search, and I was hoping to learn some pointers in networking etiquette. I have recently received a graduate degree in Public Relations/Communications. My main contacts are people in my program and professors. I am interested in what is the proper manner to introduce myself to people outside of my current circle with the ultimate aim of landing a job in this field. I appreciate any advise you may have. Thanks!
Can I recover Google Chrome bookmarks from a stolen laptop?
As part of a thesis project for my masters degree, I had bookmarked a bunch of pages in Google Chrome. My laptop was stolen yesterday -- is there any way to get those bookmarks back? [more inside]
Deep dark music please!
I want deep, soulful music. Please help me find more songs like my examples! [more inside]
You can't spell great without GRE
This is a question about the new, normal (non-subject) GRE. ETS has a website that allows for the score to be sent to schools as part of grad applications.
I took the GREs twice to raise one of my scores. It worked (yay test prep books!). But I would rather just report the second score and not the older, lower one from last year. [more inside]
posted by kettleoffish at 5:43 PM PST - 1 comment
posted by kettleoffish at 5:43 PM PST - 1 comment
Why did you break up?
Why did you break up? More specifically, you thought you found someone you're compatible with, you guys mutually made a commitment, but yet you ended up breaking up a year or two later, or later in life. What was the reason for the breakup? [more inside]
Hey! The present's down here!
What can I give to my giraffe-height coworker as a Secret Santa gift, for under $25? [more inside]
"Isthmus" or "isthmus"?
In Chicago style, or barring that, in Generally Accepted Historical Practice, how should one capitalize the following sentence, which discusses the "Isthmus of Panama" (which is undoubtedly capitalized when it appears in full): "The canal crossed the isthmus." or "The canal crossed the Isthmus."? (My CMS subscription has lapsed and I can't afford a re-up, alas.)
posted by flibbertigibbet at 5:11 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by flibbertigibbet at 5:11 PM PST - 8 comments
How do I deal with my ex-boyfriend's unhinged and insecure current girlfriend?
My ex and I are still involved musically, and his current girlfriend is convinced that I hate her. She recently sent me an extremely creepy email. My ex is passive to the extreme and won't take responsibility. What can I do to keep the peace and minimize my involvement, while still enjoying my band? [more inside]
Comparisons between Vancouver:San Francisco neighborhoods and real estate costs
For those with experience in both the Vancouver and San Francisco real estate markets, how would you compare the two? Can you offer any examples of similar neighborhoods? [more inside]
Self-publishing can't be that hard? Right?
In 2013, I want to put out a monthly zine-esque short publication and charge $1 each. I want to sell them online. What is the best way to do this? I have no experience with selling things online whatsoever. [more inside]
Crush with eyeliner
Could this all-consuming crush be due to either thyroid or peri-menopause hormones or something else besides a bolt of lightning? [more inside]
How do I keep Google from seeing which search result I clicked?
Can I make my Google search results not pass through Google? [more inside]
posted by benito.strauss at 4:34 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by benito.strauss at 4:34 PM PST - 8 comments
Dad, my Headphones don't work...again
Cheap headphones that can survive children...are there such things? [more inside]
Helicopter training session -- Nay or YAYYYYY?
Would a helicopter training session be hella cool? [more inside]
Is there such a thing as an unbaptism?
My ex-wife had our child baptized without my knowledge or permission. What can I do? [more inside]
Why do shows take mid-season hiatuses?
Why do shows like Walking Dead do these mid-season hiatuses? I'm searching for a reason other than people sitting in a room twirling their mustaches saying "They love it, so they'll come back. Make them wait!"
Too many raisins!
What savory, no-oven dishes do you recommend for raisins? I have a lot of raisins, but I do not like them in sweet things (baked in bread, ugh!) and do not have an oven. They do make a great accent flavor in savory dishes. The raisins in question are golden, but I am Prime Minister of Substitution so it's rather academic what the recipe asks for.
posted by whatzit at 2:38 PM PST - 41 comments
posted by whatzit at 2:38 PM PST - 41 comments
What is the point at this!
Here’s a simple computational geometry problem. I am trying to figure out the value at an point of two line segments based off of the values at both of one of the segment’s endpoints.
The problem is that I don’t exactly know the best way of going about finding the value at one of those points.
Here is a reference figure.
Given values
(X_C, YC) = F_C
(X_D, YD) = F_D
How can I calculate the value of F_E, where F_E = (X_E, Y_E), where E is the point on the segment CD, where CD intersects with the line AB?
(Extraneous details inside) [more inside]
posted by oceanjesse at 2:23 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by oceanjesse at 2:23 PM PST - 10 comments
How can we prevent our cat from ambushing the other cat when he uses the litter?
How can we prevent our cat from ambushing the other cat when he uses the litter? [more inside]
posted by ridogi at 2:16 PM PST - 28 comments
posted by ridogi at 2:16 PM PST - 28 comments
What can I do that would result in a good story
Can you help me think of activities I can engage in that will give me lots of good material for interesting stories? I want 2013 to be the year of the interesting story in which I do things that have a good chance or resulting in an interesting story. I want to come up with at least 12 things I can do -- 1 per month. [more inside]
Practical yet Attractive Uses for narrow-necked glass bottles?
I have a few old glass bottles which I've cleaned, de-labeled, and given airtight cork tops. They're attractive bottles, about 750ml each with narrow tops, and I'd like a practical way to show them off ideally in the kitchen. I already used one to infuse olive oil and other to hold my dried dried beans rather than leaving them tied up in the pantry. What else can do with them?
Is there an equivalent of proprioception for objects? What is it called?
The brain is really good at keeping track of body position, limbs, etc., even when it's not looking at them.
Is there a term that describes the equivalent ability as it relates to objects? E.g., I'm sitting at my desk right now and I know there's a plant behind me. I want a term for that ability!
So far all I've got is "object propriception"
posted by gribbly at 1:34 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by gribbly at 1:34 PM PST - 24 comments
Is my wrinkle cream aging me?
I'm in my early 20s and my skin is getting worse by the day. Can wrinkle creams make wrinkles worse? [more inside]
How can I get headphones to work with my hearing aids?
How can I get headphones to work with my hearing aids? The noise leaking out of them is making my fellow commuters (and me) unhappy. [more inside]
Interesting documentary films about video game graphics?
What are the most interesting documentary films about the history of video games? I am especially interested in anything that discusses the history of game graphics.
Where can I buy a dehumidifier today in the San Francisco Bay Area?
Where can I buy a powerful (60-75 pint) dehumidifier in the Bay Area today? I'm willing to buy it online and pick it up in the store, or just go directly to the store, but I'm trying to find a way to avoid spending all afternoon driving from store to store. Is there a specialty shop? Have you had any luck with "buy online - pick up in store today" options at Home Depot, Lowe's, Ace, Target, etc.? Is there a website that compiles local inventory for things like this? [more inside]
posted by slidell at 12:19 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by slidell at 12:19 PM PST - 8 comments
Once again I require awesome history books plz
I need to stop reading wikipedia at work, so please give me books instead [more inside]
posted by elizardbits at 12:14 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by elizardbits at 12:14 PM PST - 16 comments
What softphone + headset (with buttons) should I get for my 30+ person company on Switchvox?
What softphone + headset (with buttons) should I get for my 30+ person company on Switchvox? [more inside]
Drum lessons in Cambridge/Somerville(/Boston?)
Does anyone have strong recommendations for a teacher of drums in the Somerville/Cambridge area? [more inside]
Is there a Portland area school with a technology program?
Is there a Portland, OR area high/middle school with a good computer technology elective/program? [more inside]
posted by NotSoSimple at 12:07 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by NotSoSimple at 12:07 PM PST - 5 comments
What do we want? TRANSFATS! When do we want 'em? NOW!
LA travel tips!
I'm going to LA in a week. What are some things I should see or do? "Off the beaten path" tips encouraged! [more inside]
When snacks are the culprit...
How to not eat everything when I am just sitting around? [more inside]
posted by dinosaurprincess at 11:27 AM PST - 42 comments
posted by dinosaurprincess at 11:27 AM PST - 42 comments
لَآ اِلٰهَ اِلَّا اللّٰهُ مُحَمَّدٌ رَّسُوْلُ ال
Where in the world has the most unique calls to prayer? [more inside]
Tell the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?
Is it wrong for me to share details about a deceased ex-boyfriend with his parents? Specifically, that he was my boyfriend at all. Snowflake details inside. [more inside]
paste post
In Microsoft Word, how do you make Paste Special > Unformatted Text the default Paste option?
posted by Jason and Laszlo at 10:51 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Jason and Laszlo at 10:51 AM PST - 10 comments
I am trying so hard not to make a joke about prawns.
I get to go to South Africa to do field work next summer, hurray! I know very little about South African history and culture beyond what I get from the (US) media. I'd like to read a few books between now and then to try and get caught up. [more inside]
posted by TungstenChef at 10:38 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by TungstenChef at 10:38 AM PST - 7 comments
Cheaper remote support option?
Looking for a replacement to TeamViewer for our corporate remote assistant client. [more inside]
Choosy Moms Choose....?
I should make a note of this.
Please help me improve my note-taking. [more inside]
Can we mismatch a stacked washer/dryer?
Our washer & dryer are a stacked set of Frigidaire Gallery front-loading machines. The washing machine, which is 10 years old, just gave up the ghost. We'd like to replace it, but they don't currently sell a Frigidaire model that is designed to be stacked with our Frigidaire dryer (which is only 3 years old, and working just fine). I can't seem to find an appliance store that will sell us a different brand of washing machine, because they say it's not safe to stack mismatched units. Is there any way we can do this safely, so we don't have to replace a perfectly good (and expensive!) dryer just to replace the washing machine? [more inside]
posted by ericbop at 9:11 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by ericbop at 9:11 AM PST - 16 comments
Is CAS Latency performance noticable?
What's the real world difference between CAS 9 and 10 for modern dual channel memory? For the last six months DDR3 1600 has been roughly double the price for CAS 9 v. CAS 10. [more inside]
posted by mzurer at 8:49 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by mzurer at 8:49 AM PST - 7 comments
How to see America in July?
My friend who has never been to the US has four weeks for an epic road trip/vacation. The catch: it's in July. What are the must see sights that won't induce heatstroke? [more inside]
Basically, Noddy Holder must have a lot of swimming pools
Is it possible for a songwriter or musican to entirely live off the proceeds of a Christmas single? Is it enough to live comfortably off years after release? [more inside]
What kind of database software am I looking for?
Database question: what front-end tool is best for high-volume manual editing of content? [more inside]
posted by pete_22 at 8:31 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by pete_22 at 8:31 AM PST - 14 comments
Two Canucks Lost in New York!
Help me plan a relatively carefree (yet amazing!) trip to NYC! From Ottawa (potentially by car) in January or in a later month. Looking for a place to stay that won't drain bank accounts and sights to see with someone who has never been. Bonus points if anyone can suggest a fun route there and back. Time limit: I'm only going for a weekend.
How do antibacterial agents in clothing work?
I just bought some HEATTECH long undies from Uniqlo. They claim to have a "special antibacterial agent" in them to minimize odors. Lots of other products these days make similar claims. How does this work? Is it basically a pesticide embedded in the fabric? If so, why doesn't it wash out? What exactly would it be? Are there health concerns?
Source of Mark Twain quotation
What is the source of this quotation attributed to Mark Twain? [more inside]
Who's Been Sleeping in My Bed?
I installed PeerBlock recently, and am amazed how much it is blocking. Who are these guys, how did they get in my computer, and what can I do about it? [more inside]
How much extra safety would a crash helmet offer a highway driver wearing a seatbelt?
How much extra safety would a crash helmet offer a highway driver wearing a seatbelt? [more inside]
How do I set up a recurring event in Google Calendar that doesn't recur regularly - well, sort of..?
How do I set up a recurring event in Google Calendar that doesn't recur regularly - well, sort of..? [more inside]
posted by bellastarr at 7:10 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by bellastarr at 7:10 AM PST - 13 comments
Weepy walls = sad homeowners.
How many grams of protein do I need per day? 114g, really?
How many grams of protein do I need per day? 114g, really? [more inside]
How do I keep my laptop set to Extended Display all the time?
I have a docked laptop hooked up to two monitors. How can I keep those monitors in Extended Display mode every time I boot up? [more inside]
Too scared to work
How can I cope with extreme professional/work anxiety? [more inside]
posted by one of these days at 5:28 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by one of these days at 5:28 AM PST - 21 comments
Help me ID a bird!
Can anyone identify this bird found in North Carolina? [more inside]
posted by feathermeat at 5:27 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by feathermeat at 5:27 AM PST - 10 comments
Existing Windows installation to Virtualbox. Avalanche inside.
How do I successfully take an existing Windows 7 installation from HDD and put it into Virtualbox on Debian, on an SSD? Avalanche inside. [more inside]
posted by Juso No Thankyou at 4:56 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by Juso No Thankyou at 4:56 AM PST - 5 comments
Fingerfood dessert recipe using frozen strawberries?
I have been freezing strawberries from my garden and currently have about 6-8 cups of them. I need to take a dessert to a Christmas party this weekend. I would like to use the strawberries, but it needs to be something that can be eaten with fingers (probably no bowls or utensils will be available) and work well with berries that have been frozen. Any ideas?
posted by lollusc at 2:59 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by lollusc at 2:59 AM PST - 18 comments
How to behave around your ex
What should I wear and how should I behave at a dinner, where my ex will be with his new gf? [more inside]
posted by artystar at 2:41 AM PST - 60 comments
posted by artystar at 2:41 AM PST - 60 comments
Quick turnaround photolab with scans in central London
Does anyone know a photo lab in central London that can develop a totally bog-standard roll of colour Fujifilm? Two complicating and unfortunately non-negotiable factors: (1) I need the negatives digitally scanned (2) I need to drop the roll off on Thursday and either collect the scans on Friday, or be emailed links to the scans at a later date. I don't care about prints.
How can I learn Hangul?
How can I learn Hangul (Korean alphabet)? [more inside]
touchtyping for fun and profit
I've tried a number of times to learn to touch type properly - usually about this time of year - but it never 'sticks'. I'm mid 30's, and it's really starting to bug me. [more inside]
posted by ArkhanJG at 12:37 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by ArkhanJG at 12:37 AM PST - 26 comments
December 4
I need a small audio playback device for a fixed set of sounds.
I'm looking for a small speaker capable of playing audio files (mp3, wav, etc), that has a set of buttons that you can program each to play a particular file. [more inside]
Online Programming Courses for College Credit?
Any recommendations for online programming courses for college credit (NOT books or free online resources/tutorials)? Python and Java preferred but I'd be interested in other languages. [more inside]
Recomend me and advise me on how to safely eat exotic and bizarre foods in South East asia
Recomend me and advise me on how to safely eat exotic and bizarre foods in South East asia [more inside]
So, your child is in jail, eh? How's that working for you?
Guide me through calling the parents of a friend who is in jail. [more inside]
Beans Don't Burr in the Grinder
Is it possible to roast an already roasted coffee a little bit darker in the oven on a baking sheet? [more inside]
posted by roboton666 at 8:07 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by roboton666 at 8:07 PM PST - 9 comments
Another gift question
Help me buy a gift for a gift swap. [more inside]
Best of the Best: Your Best Gift Guides
I'm looking for more gift guides like these. What do you have? [more inside]
posted by tenaciousd at 7:42 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by tenaciousd at 7:42 PM PST - 8 comments
House is full of toxic fumes from neighbor's renovation -- what to do?
The workers renovating the unoccupied twin (semi-attached) house adjoining ours have been using various solvents of unknown origin. Whatever they are, the smell is terrible. I peeked through the windows of the house and it looks like they might be sealing the floors with polyeurothane. They're not ventilating the house and they close all the windows at night. Due to health concerns we have left the house and are staying at a hotel for the night. I would like to know what risks, if any, there exist from these kinds of fumes, what I can do to resolve this, and whether it's at all possible to get some kind of compensation from the house's owner. [more inside]
posted by Deathalicious at 7:20 PM PST - 36 comments
posted by Deathalicious at 7:20 PM PST - 36 comments
I either have time but no money or money but no time. This question concerns the first scenario.
I am lucky (?) enough to have 6 weeks of unpaid 'vacation' in December/January. Some of it I'll use visiting family for the holidays, but I still have a month or so free. What exciting thing(s) can I do with myself during that time that won't cost too much money? Say... $1000-2000 (or less!) [more inside]
How to unlock a Nokia phone?
I'm trying to unlock a simple Nokia phone, but every online service that claims to do it seems very dodgy. Have you done this before? [more inside]
Close your legs, your breath smells
Should I stick garlic up my vagina? [more inside]
How can I get over feeling like I'm not good enough?
Due to my dad, I feel like I am stupid and can't do anything right. How can I rebuild my self-confidence? [more inside]
The idea that people don't change: what does it mean for me?
People don't change. If accepting that reality is the way to peace, how do I reconcile it with being married to someone with whom I'm incompatible in fundamental ways? (I am committed to this marriage because we have a young child who means the world to me and needs me.) Do I need to stop believing there could be core change in another person's outlook on life? [more inside]
Cheap caribbean vacation
Cheapest Caribbean vacation: where to go, how to begin? [more inside]
Need a tshirt replacement
Lands' End used to make what they called a heavyweight shirt. It was 100% cotton, tagless, fabric was a little coarse and it had a very satisfying weight. They also weren't too long and fit my somewhat-short torso well. They don't make it anymore! Do you know the shirts I'm talking about? Have you found a replacement?
I can sing the numbers bit with gusto, at least
Could a discerning ear try to puzzle out the lyrics to "01-01-212" by the Vice Creems? They never made more than a couple of singles, so of course there isn't anything online. Still, the song's catchy.
posted by KChasm at 5:41 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by KChasm at 5:41 PM PST - 4 comments
Good Sustainability Movie or DVD Titles
Looking for topical DVDS (short films, docos, movies) exploring Sustainability as a theme. [more inside]
Nitpicky Salad Needs
Looking for interesting salad recipes, with three high-maintenance caveats. [more inside]
Does the world need to hear my very special story?
Should I write a novel or a graphic novel? Advice from authors and comic artists wanted! [more inside]
posted by lhude sing cuccu at 5:11 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by lhude sing cuccu at 5:11 PM PST - 8 comments
Undergrad GPA Bad; Grad School GPA good. What now?
PhD application time: I'm applyling to PhD programs in the social sciences after completing my Master's. My grad school GPA is very good. My undergraduate GPA isn't. Will this matter? Should I address this in my personal statements? [more inside]
posted by mcmile at 5:04 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by mcmile at 5:04 PM PST - 12 comments
Need a good writing/spelling book to teach grammar gooder
What are some good books/workbooks to help a 7th grader with poor writing and spelling skills? [more inside]
In an apartment, who is responsible for replacing lights and things?
I lease my apartment, who is responsible for changing lights on my appliances? Also I have impossibly >12' high ceilings where several built in lights have gone out, do landlords usually change these? [more inside]
I don't get French prepositions!
Dear French speaking Mefites: I am an idiot. I can't get the prepositions down! Knowing when to say "au" or "du" is KILLING me. I've made cheat sheets and have memorized most of the set phrases I can, but when I'm writing on my own I inevitably foul it up or blank. Can you help? [more inside]
An apple a day isn't cutting it
Need a NYC doctor (GP) that is laid back and understands people who are terrified of doctors. [more inside]
Looking for awesomely-bad movie suggestions, please help!
It has become an Xmas tradition of mine to get a `bad`movie for my sister for Christmas. It all started when I found some `Catman`movies at a local dollar store, and every year it is becoming harder and harder to out do myself. Please help! [more inside]
posted by groovesquirrel at 3:26 PM PST - 94 comments
posted by groovesquirrel at 3:26 PM PST - 94 comments
Blood pressure machine woes.
Every single time I have my blood pressure checked by a machine, it's high. If it's manually done, it is always within the optimal range (usually around 110/70). Does anyone else have this problem? How trustworthy are those machines? [more inside]
History of pre-internet remote friendships?
I'm curious about the history of friendship - specifically examples - famous or otherwise - where very deep friendships are sustained only by remote means. Mail I think, but I suppose telegraph and telephone also meet this definition. Pre-electric examples slightly preferred, but I'm open to being corrected. Bonus points for examples of relationships where the individuals involved never physically met.
posted by artlung at 3:05 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by artlung at 3:05 PM PST - 14 comments
First steps for a community cinema
Can you talk me through the issue of rights and royalties for a small community cinema? [more inside]
Need carpet cleaning tips
We have white carpets. They suck. Please help me use a borrowed Bissell carpet-cleaning machine to best effect. [more inside]
posted by bq at 2:37 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by bq at 2:37 PM PST - 16 comments
I can't get my brain working to prepare for the GRE quantitative! AARRGGGHHHHH!
How best to reabsorb all the math and tricks of the quantitative section of the GRE? [more inside]
posted by Che boludo! at 2:31 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Che boludo! at 2:31 PM PST - 9 comments
Kushiel's Shadowknife
I am on a quest for awesome, intelligent, erotic fantasy romance novels. What do I want to read next? [more inside]
Help me find fun & intellectual activities in Pittsburgh
27 year old somewhat nerdy male. Non-drinker. Have lived in Pittsburgh for four years. Recently left a nights-and-weekends kitchen job for a 9-5 office job. I've never had nights and weekends off in my adult life and, silly as it sounds, need ideas on what to do. [more inside]
posted by UrbanEye at 2:21 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by UrbanEye at 2:21 PM PST - 25 comments
Looking for Australian chocolate covered licorice
Where can I find black chocolate covered red licorice? It's big in Australia, but I'm in the US! [more inside]
posted by Pwoink at 1:53 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by Pwoink at 1:53 PM PST - 12 comments
Special snowflake adventure for the snowflakeless
Help me figure out a special-snowflake adventure for under $3000 per person, leaving this weekend? [more inside]
posted by ista at 1:04 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by ista at 1:04 PM PST - 17 comments
Nexus unlocked or S III+contract?
Nexus unlocked or S III+contract? [more inside]
posted by RandlePatrickMcMurphy at 1:04 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by RandlePatrickMcMurphy at 1:04 PM PST - 10 comments
Why does my friend get violent static shocks way more often than I do?
Why is my business partner always on the receiving end of painful (but hilarious) static shocks in our office, yet I seem to be unaffected? [more inside]
posted by Detuned Radio at 12:52 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by Detuned Radio at 12:52 PM PST - 22 comments
Grammatical gender consistency across languages
Are grammatical genders, as a rule, consistent across the Indo-European languages which use them? [more inside]
posted by obloquy at 12:49 PM PST - 30 comments
posted by obloquy at 12:49 PM PST - 30 comments
The Christmas Cop Corkboard Conundrum
For my friend's Christmas present, I'm making him a massive corkboard, cop show style, with all of our friends and acquaintance linked with bits of red string and pushpins. I need tips to make this as awesome as possible. [more inside]
If I go there will be trouble, and if I stay it will be double
My wife of many years, and mother of my two children, is having (perfectly understandable, given the context) mental health issues that are making my life miserable. I want to handle this as lovingly as possible, in a way that will best protect my kids – please help me weigh my unpleasant options! [more inside]
I'm sorry, Dave. I cannot show you these images.
Is there some sort of free-as-in-beer program to tell you what if anything is wrong with an image? [more inside]
How about a buzzcut?
Hairstyles, products, and advice needed for my thin, flat, thinning, and breaking hair. [more inside]
posted by sunshine37 at 12:28 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by sunshine37 at 12:28 PM PST - 13 comments
The Second Most Important Seat in the House
Tall Person Furniture Filter: Help me find a recliner! [more inside]
Help identify a painter
Please help me identify an artist based on a few sketchy clues. [more inside]
Dress up
Book about style/clothing for a woman in her mid 20s wanting to look her age and put together a new wardrobe [more inside]
How to Make a Standing Desk
[Crafty woodworker filter] Help me convert an old armoire into a sturdy new standing desk. [more inside]
Facemeh.
I'm really tired of social media; I've grown to find all of it (FB, twitter, etc.) endlessly boring. For those of you who have come to the same place, have you just faded away, or do you leave notes on your open accounts to the effect that "I'm not really here anymore?" Prolly not going to shut it off altogether. [more inside]
How do I find a nanny?
How do I find a nanny/domestic assistant? [more inside]
Hamlet the pig knight and his rusty twisted sword
I remember this illustrated children's book from the 1970's, a vaguely Arthurian fantasy with anthropomorphic pigs. I think the main character was named "Hamlet" and there were other pig themed puns. He had an Excaliber-like sword that was all rusty and bent up. Please help me find it again. [more inside]
posted by wobh at 11:24 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by wobh at 11:24 AM PST - 5 comments
How many grad students does it take to break a corkscrew?
Please recommend a durable and easy-to-use corkscrew, preferably under around $15 and available via Amazon Prime. [more inside]
What are the ways you've used to combat irrational thinking?
What are the ways you've used to combat irrational thinking? [more inside]
Job Offer Questions
I got the job offer! ...Now what? [more inside]
Now? Do we buy the tickets now?!
We are going to Prague/Budapest in mid-to-late March. When should we buy tickets? (Now? Is it now?) And what's your favorite secret special travel site or best airline recommendation? [more inside]
posted by aaanastasia at 10:33 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by aaanastasia at 10:33 AM PST - 7 comments
Help me prepare for this job interview, complication: I interviewed for the same job last year, and was not successful
Please help me prepare for a job interview for a job which I have my heart set on [more inside]
posted by iamsuper at 10:30 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by iamsuper at 10:30 AM PST - 8 comments
Where the wimmins at?
I am finally all caught up on Fringe having first started watching just a month or two ago. I need some veteran viewers to answer an overarching question I have. Mild spoilers likely. [more inside]
How do you deal with strained relationship because of a in-law?
My sister-in-law is not fond of my girlfriend and it's affecting my relationship. I'm hoping to get perspectives from others that may have experience with a similar situation. [more inside]
Can 48 Frames Per Second Be Undone?
So I hear the reviews on the Hobbit are mixed, and the biggest issue seems to be that the 48-frames-per second film looks "uncomfortably real."
Can this be undone? With enough pressure, could PJ be forced to flip some computer switch that makes the film look "right?"
Advice for a crowdfunding project from a dictatorship?
What would you want to see in a crowdfunding campaign from a pro-democracy activity in a dictatorship? [more inside]
Where for young liberal professional to live in Texas?
This northerner is moving to Texas - where should I live?! [more inside]
High School Book Club Recommendations
I'm looking for specific book recommendations for high school exchange students. [more inside]
Is the mouse lobby strong-arming southpaws into switching?
Are there any mice that have a tilt-wheel and some lefty-specific buttons? That's all I need! [more inside]
The World of Mosses
Tell me about the quietest, mellowest, most relaxing nature documentaries that you know. I have the Planet Earth and Blue Planet series, and they're both amazing, but I'm looking for something slower paced and with less carnivorous ripping things apart. I'd watch the World of Mosses, if such a thing existed. Little birds building nests. Beetles roaming about, beetling. The lives of fungi. [more inside]
custom signet rings
Hit me with your best ideas for crafty ways of making my own custom seal signet rings. They cost above $300/each online, and more for a custom seal.
I have access to a laser cutter, and am pretty crafty, but though I'm trained I don't currently have access to a jewelry studio. Any suggestions? [more inside]
Because right now I look like I did it myself with pinking shears.
Where in Manhattan could I get my hair cut next week? [more inside]
CHRISTMAS IS METAL CHICKENS
Help me find a giant metal chicken. It's for my mom. [more inside]
posted by nile_red at 9:19 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by nile_red at 9:19 AM PST - 4 comments
How do I gently ask my professors to send in the letters of rec they agreed to write? T
How do I gently ask my professors to send in the letters of rec they agreed to write? They are past the deadline I gave them . And, I am freaking out bc my applications cannot be reviewed by grad schools until the letters are sent in. What makes things more complicated for me is the fact that I just asked my profs in Jan for these letters, and I did ask them to save the letters. Well, I did not receive generous aid packages, so I am reapplying to another school which could fully fund me. so this is a huge deal! So I asked them again in October to resubmit the letters, and it makes me feel bad like I am burdening and bothering them, but now i am anxious that i don't have the letters.
This is very worrisome to me because I do not want my application to not be submitted in time, and there are early application deadlines that I need to meet in order to be considered for merit awards
Fun with teatime
I'm looking for the best hot tea accoutrements out there (gift filter). [more inside]
posted by Kronur at 9:11 AM PST - 27 comments
posted by Kronur at 9:11 AM PST - 27 comments
Should I continue to clean up after my cats?
Pregnant. Primary cat caretaker. Should I concerned about toxoplasmosis? Details within. [more inside]
iPhone, iPhone, quite contrary, where does my money go?
I would like an iPhone budgeting app that doesn't make me link it to a bank account. What are my options? [more inside]
posted by thewestinggame at 8:46 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by thewestinggame at 8:46 AM PST - 11 comments
Help me get to January
Marriage fizzling; need your best holiday coping methods to get through the rest of the year. [more inside]
How do you get over such a huge loss?
How do I escape these mental traps post breakup? FYI: I'm in therapy but I'm turning here for extra insight and tips about combatting mental distortions. [more inside]
Timing The Market Is Always a Bad Idea, Right?
I know timing the market is stupid. My previous attempts at it have never worked out in my favor. My 401K is all index funds. However, with the possibility of Congress going over the 'Fiscal Cliff," it is a horrible idea to go all cash until they get it sorted out? [more inside]
Putting something behind glass in Photoshop
How do I put something behind glass in Photoshop? [more inside]
Beating the crowd at Terminal 5
My girlfriend and I are seeing the Faint at Terminal 5 on Friday; how best to avoid the crowd? [more inside]
posted by griphus at 8:30 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by griphus at 8:30 AM PST - 10 comments
Thanks for this completely useless item?
What is this thing we got from a company we do business with? It's plastic, with a little metal tab in the middle. We got two of them. [more inside]
posted by jeather at 7:58 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by jeather at 7:58 AM PST - 11 comments
I am depressed because I lost my girlfriend and I quit my job
Lost my girlfriend (of 18 months) and I quit my job. She thought I was not her first priority since I chose to take up a new job, I am completely depressed. [more inside]
E-readers for the visually-impaired
Please help me pick the right e-reader for my visually-impaired boyfriend! [more inside]
I hope this is the worst I ever feel.
I broke off my our engagement last night and I literally feel like my world is ending. Please give me some guidance if you can. [more inside]
If I had balls, they'd be shrunken...
Why does my hot water heater's pilot light keep going out? [more inside]
posted by csox at 6:26 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by csox at 6:26 AM PST - 10 comments
Please help me find a thrash version of Six White Boomers.
Should I move out from my boyfriend's apartment?
Should I move out from my boyfriend's apartment, or give the live-in relationship another chance - or break up? [more inside]
Indoor sports photography lens?
What is a good lens for shooting youth indoor sports when I will be close to the action? [more inside]
DAM system
What are some of the best digital asset managment tools available?
I am hoping to find at least a couple who can handle large video files well, but also any other digital assets that might have been created
How to take the drama out of bedtime.
I've had problems sleeping ever since I was a kid which has led me, as an adult, to get really easily stressed out about things that potentially upset my sleep. How can I become more zen about sleep? [more inside]
posted by Ziggy500 at 2:13 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by Ziggy500 at 2:13 AM PST - 19 comments
Sending myself a message
I'm trying to send notes from my iDevice to my Mac, and I'm wondering if such software exists. I don't mean 'Note'-notes. [more inside]
posted by Skyanth at 2:07 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by Skyanth at 2:07 AM PST - 14 comments
How to replace mp4 video track with images?
I need to replace the video track of an MP4 with a single image in one case and with a series of transitioning images in another case. In both cases I wish to leave the audio track intact. I have tried Virtual-Dub and Windows Movie Maker (the downloadable version does not allow editing of the video/audio separately). Any suggestions for which software to use. I thought it would be straightforward, it hasn't been.
Pimp my laundry!
So, we just got a new tumble dryer because I just wasn't managing the laundry and getting it dry before it got musty, etc.
I have been preparing for the first wash and dry, and looking at all the labels, and hey presto, almost nothing can be tumble dried according to the labels. A pair of gym trousers can, a pair can't. A tshirt can, a tshirt can't. I haven't had a tumble dryer for years and years, and I am responsible for the household washing, so I'm now stressed about essentially still having the same problem. I'm almost inclined to try on the cold cycle, but M claims that will not dry the clothes.
But also, as I've become stressed about this yet again, the question arises: why can't I cope with this and why do I get stressed about it, when thousands upon millions of households manage just fine.
I have a sneaking suspicion that they don't. But I'm not very confident about my housewifely abilities, so I doubt myself there. [more inside]
posted by LyzzyBee at 12:47 AM PST - 36 comments
posted by LyzzyBee at 12:47 AM PST - 36 comments
Scalp massage in San Francisco?
Does anyone know where I can get a good scalp massage in San Francisco? [more inside]
December 3
Ebooks - deleted or altered after purchase
This is a well-known story: in 2009, Amazon erased unauthorized editions of Orwell's 1984 and Animal Farm from Kindle readers. Are there similar cases, where ebooks have been deleted - or their text altered - after purchase? I vaguely remember reading a couple of such stories, but I have trouble finding them.
Or, how to be supportive without being super annoying?
My husband is losing his father in a few weeks. He is currently spending some time with him at a hospice and is away from home to deal with chaotic family issues surrounding this. When he returns, I imagine he will need time to decompress and I want to make that easy. Please give me suggestions on how I can make that easier for him or what you've appreciated in a similar situation.
Does brief commentary exist?
Popular sports commentary seems to be dominated by windbags and silly pundits. What are some recordings of tight, insightful commentary? No sport preference or even activity preference if you've a good recommendation from another field.
Mexico resort restaurant attire
How to store CD and cassette tape inserts, attractively
Storing paper/cardboard inserts from cassettes and CDs -- is this a solved problem? I'm going to have ~100 cassette inserts and 200-300 CD inserts. I'm wondering if there's some kind of pockety book thing that will make it easy to refer to these in the future and to enjoy looking at them casually/nostalgically. [more inside]
Seattle gynecologist recommendations?
Can anyone recommend a gynecologist in the Seattle area who's good at figuring out what's causing odd symptoms? [more inside]
Best practices for cash house purchase?
Best practices for a cash house purchase please? UK specific. [more inside]
money for writing? score!
How to get a book of poetry published? [more inside]
Want to look as put-together as Scully
Ffmpeg installation didn't create ffmpeg.so in php extensions...
Ffmpeg installation didn't create ffmpeg.so in php extensions... [more inside]
Essential soundz of NOW
What essential hits of NOW must I have with me when I DJ tomorrow night? [more inside]
posted by philip-random at 8:16 PM PST - 28 comments
posted by philip-random at 8:16 PM PST - 28 comments
Advice needed: moving a MS Access DB to the cloud..
Our small office uses a MS Access database daily for non profit work. The database is small enough where I'm not certain it warrants upgrading to SQL. Most of the work done in the database is remote (7 users total) so we are looking to move from a standalone PC w/remote access to the cloud.
I would greatly appreciate any advice with regard to moving the DB to a cloud service provider that supports MS Access. One that is reliable, is relatively easy to admin e.g., backups and lastly, inexpensive.
posted by Sagres at 8:09 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Sagres at 8:09 PM PST - 4 comments
Stupid Illustrator tricks--any suggestions why this is happening?
My rectangles in Adobe Illustrator keep disappearing in regular view, although I can see them in outline view. Any idea why this is, and/or any suggestions regarding how to make it stop? [more inside]
"esc" & f2 aren't doing it
Booting from a disc on a Toshiba Portege R935 - how? [more inside]
posted by ryanshepard at 7:47 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by ryanshepard at 7:47 PM PST - 5 comments
Birthday party, cheesecake, jelly beans, boom!
I'm looking for romantic end-of-the-world themed activities. Movies to cuddle during, food to make and eat, music to dance to, alcohol to drink. [more inside]
posted by lesli212 at 7:28 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by lesli212 at 7:28 PM PST - 21 comments
Where to get my onsen on?
Where to get my onsen on? I'll be visiting Japan (12/27 - 1/08) and would love to spend a few days somewhere wintry, mountainous and full of hot springs. Preferably at an interesting ryokan. Any suggestions? [more inside]
I wanna make a zine! Just like the one I had in college, but different...
You guys are always supersmart and up-to-date with this kinda stuff. Help this semi-retired print designer understand the tablet/mobile magazine biz! [more inside]
Looking for a really good massage therapist in Ann Arbor, MI
Looking for a really good massage therapist in Ypsilanti/Ann Arbor, Michigan area. Someone who has training and experience in cranial-sacral work as well as foot massage. Someone skillful and kind to work with a woman who is both depressed and highly anxious, and also suffers from body image issues. She is getting help with medications right now, but really needs some hands-on energy work. Thanks!
MacGyver me!
What are some natural ingredients one might stumble upon in the wilderness that you could potentially mix together (sans laboratory) to create a flash or explosion? [more inside]
posted by np312 at 6:45 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by np312 at 6:45 PM PST - 12 comments
Is my kitchen a hazmat zone now?
The can of soup hissed at me so I tossed it. Can the can opener be saved? [more inside]
posted by fozzie_bear at 6:34 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by fozzie_bear at 6:34 PM PST - 16 comments
Recharging for a week of no sleep...
I'm feeling burnt out. Help me recharge for finals. [more inside]
Is there such a thing as a fashion related charity?
Is there such a thing as a fashion related charity? [more inside]
posted by peppermintfreddo at 6:23 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by peppermintfreddo at 6:23 PM PST - 9 comments
I'm Too Tiny For My Collar
We just adopted two kittens, YAY! They are from a shelter, so they just got neutered and spayed today, but they are actually too small for the smallest e-collars (which we have). Thus, problems. [more inside]
posted by insectosaurus at 6:14 PM PST - 29 comments
posted by insectosaurus at 6:14 PM PST - 29 comments
Chattanooga or Louisville for a getaway?
My boyfriend and I are planning to take a two night trip to either Louisville, Kentucky, or Chattanooga, Tennessee, during the first week of January (after January 1). What are arguments for/against either place, and which is likely to have cheaper accommodations? And what are your favorite things to do in these cities? [more inside]
I do have some pretty stationery...
Do I need to write a thank you for the interview note under these unique circumstances? [more inside]
posted by Jess the Mess at 5:52 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Jess the Mess at 5:52 PM PST - 7 comments
85C help! mmmm sea salt coffee...
Friendly with the staff at 85C? Or great with coffee recipes? My husband LOOOOOOVES the iced sea salt coffee at 85C Bakery. Since there are only 2 locations in SoCal (Irvine & Hacienda Heights), and we live in NorCal, I'd love to get the recipe to surprise him with a homemade version of the iced sea salt coffee to wake up to on his birthday. [more inside]
How to dress older than a college student?
modest publisher project iso design/printing expert to bring me out of my screen
I need very specific help with layout for a printing project - help me understand what our printer person is asking for! [more inside]
Rule of thumb for initial break outs?
At what point do you decide that the initial breakout is now a reaction breakout? [more inside]
Bigger than a Pod, cheaper than the W- Hotel Recs in NYC?
Hi, this is a classic New York question but where can I put up two visitors? [more inside]
posted by bquarters at 4:41 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by bquarters at 4:41 PM PST - 13 comments
How do I find sad-sounding Georgian folk songs?
I am looking for sad-sounding (to my Western ear) polyphonic Georgian folk songs. Where should I be looking, and for what, exactly? [more inside]
posted by knile at 4:29 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by knile at 4:29 PM PST - 5 comments
falling asleep at light speed
Despite being in a technical field, I feel like I don't understand physics beyond 1915. Are there any excellent books, websites, anything that has helped you actually grasp physics from the last 100 years?
Send us on a fun mini-trip based out of Phoenix
Where should we go after a week in the Phoenix area? [more inside]
Working from home
Dear Hivemind: Please help me become qualified to work from home. [more inside]
The corporate ladder is sort of terrifying
Can you help me with my terrible case of imposter syndrome? [more inside]
Case Me?
Help me find a very specific style of classy, unisex iPhone 5 "wallet" case? tl;dr: flurry of special snowflakes contained within. [more inside]
They Are All Melons
After seeing this hilarious summary of mistranslated subtitles for Chinese versions of Harry Potter films, I thought it would make a good gift for a friend. However, I'm having a hard time finding a place to purchase the amusingly subtitled versions. [more inside]
Shut this damn cat up, please!
My cat is driving me insane.
We moved into a new place near the end of October/beginning of November. Since we got here, she has been so incredibly vocal. She's always mewing and howling. It's the same noise she makes when I'm in another room and she wants me around. Or when she's stuck somewhere.
I haven't had a good night's sleep since we got here. It's a loud, shrill noise and I can't sleep through it. She keeps me up late at night, wakes me up early in the morning.
What can I do about this? I need to be able to sleep.
Explain the debate over raising taxes for the rich.
Please explain the debate over whether or not to raise taxes on the wealthiest Americans. I am apolitical. I have no horse in this race. My knee-jerk response is that making the rich pay more in taxes sounds like a good idea, but I am neither (a) rich, nor (b) an economist. What are the economic arguments for not taxing the wealthy at a rate higher than the current one? My best guess is that it might affect jobs, but I honestly have no idea.
posted by jackypaper at 3:50 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by jackypaper at 3:50 PM PST - 23 comments
Prescribed Xyrem for narcolepsy/cataplexy? What're your experiences?
What are your experiences using Xyrem for treatment of narcolepsy/cataplexy? [more inside]
Preparing to be a manager?
Questions for my boss's boss about preparing to be a manager? [more inside]
Reveal my hand?
Compensation negotiation filter: Company X wants to make me an offer. Their recruiter has asked me to share the details of other offers I have. Do I tell them? If not, how to tactfully decline? This is in the tech industry. [more inside]
What do I send my grad school recommenders as a thank you?
What do I send my grad school recommenders as a thank you? [more inside]
posted by quadrilaterals at 2:34 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by quadrilaterals at 2:34 PM PST - 12 comments
Or, for the same price, we can get a 1977 Dodge Challenger...
Kia Spectra Hatchback vs. Kia Rio Hatchback vs. Mazda3 Hatchback vs. Hyundai Accent Hatchback? [more inside]
posted by 256 at 2:29 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by 256 at 2:29 PM PST - 14 comments
Help me put a great big smile on my mother's face Christmas morning please!
Could you help me find a necklace for my mother? [more inside]
posted by humph at 2:21 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by humph at 2:21 PM PST - 11 comments
Men's Hair Salon needed Palo Alto area
Men's hair salon around Palo Alto or anywhere within 20 miles needed, for good haircut, grey cover-up, reasonable price, unpretentious. NOT interested in that hair place in the Stanford shopping center. Any recommendations much appreciated.
posted by america4 at 2:13 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by america4 at 2:13 PM PST - 8 comments
What does a professional statistician do?
(Good) jobs involving probability and statistics other than math teacher or actuary? [more inside]
posted by CustooFintel at 2:10 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by CustooFintel at 2:10 PM PST - 15 comments
How to deal with a barrage of fake 'likes.'
My friend's son has a band. They've received a few thousand fake FB likes in the past couple of days. Any advice on how to respond, disavow or prevent? [more inside]
what are the best resources to find information about Non profit organizations?
what are the best resources to find information about Non profit organizations? [more inside]
Help to be become a better xmas shopper
How do I become better at buying presents? I procrastinate every xmas because I can't decide what to buy people, the biggest obstacle, I worry the recipient won't like it. Need a breakthrough, what's your super gift-buying workflow? [more inside]
For the Love of Mac!
Mac Filter: I recently switched from a PC to a Mac at work and am having my first experience with Outlook 2011. So far, it has not been a good one, and now I'm totally stumped. Contact Group and Meeting Request question inside. [more inside]
Things to think about in a lay-off
I have a feeling that I am going to be laid off at my review next week. Since I suspect that this is coming, I would appreciate any suggestions on what I should say at the review and also, what the next steps I should take are, particularly things that I may not think of or overlook during the somewhat emotional time. Further details on my particular situation inside... [more inside]
Help me get to the bone zone
The guy I'm dating has no problems maintaining an erection during oral sex, but once we start to have vaginal sex, he loses his erection almost instantly. We've never talked about it or acknowledged it, and I don't know how to talk to him about it. [more inside]
Reccommend me a great music dock
Please recommend me a dock/speaker solution to play music from an iPhone 4s and Android devices as well. [more inside]
Market=Grocery?
Are a small corner market and a major grocery chain store typically subject to the same licensing requirements? [more inside]
posted by mmiddle at 12:32 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by mmiddle at 12:32 PM PST - 7 comments
I Want a Hot Shower
When my furnace is running, I don't get hot water in my shower. What's going on? [more inside]
Airline logo and livery history?
Is there a good source of airline livery/logo history anywhere on the internet? [more inside]
Intellectual/educational visits to foreign countries
How to arrange intellectual/educational visits to foreign countries? [more inside]
Mid-December NYC solo traveller travel plan
I have some vacation days I need to use this year and I want to go somewhere where I can spend a few days alone and get my mind off things. I also enjoy spending time at museums and art galleries.
So I am thinking about staying in NYC for three or four nights and basically just visit MoMA everyday. Is this doable and advisable? [more inside]
posted by tksh at 12:16 PM PST - 45 comments
posted by tksh at 12:16 PM PST - 45 comments
Smelly House, Smelly House, It's Not Your Fault...
The family needs to make some decisions about selling my father-in-law's house soon. The problem is, you see, that in it also used to reside as many as 35 cats and 10 dogs at one time. And by that I do mean, at one time, about 30 years ago - not over 30 years. [more inside]
posted by peagood at 12:03 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by peagood at 12:03 PM PST - 18 comments
Elegant Casual - another type of dress code I need to figure out.
What the hell is an "elegant casual" dress code? [more inside]
Charity fundraising professionals: How do I compile a "cultivation plan" for a "seven figure prospect" for an academic institution?
Charity fundraising professionals: How do I compile a "cultivation plan" for a "seven figure prospect" for an academic institution? [more inside]
posted by laumry at 11:54 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by laumry at 11:54 AM PST - 4 comments
Do I Stay or Do I Go?
How do I deal with the stress and drama caused by my emotionally manipulative live-in sister? The emotional welfare of her two young children is also at stake. Special snowflake details inside. [more inside]
posted by BrianJ at 11:41 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by BrianJ at 11:41 AM PST - 19 comments
Looking for a weatherproof camera for a year of time-delayed photos
I want to take a year of photos from my balcony to capture views as the day changes, and to make a time-lapse videos of the view. Is GoPro the best bet for an inexpensive, weather-durable camera for prolonged use in the Southwest high desert? [more inside]
Can you share your stories / tips about dealing with typing related RSI (repetitive strain injury)?
Can you share your stories / tips about dealing with typing related RSI (repetitive strain injury)? [more inside]
Seeking high-quality bedding
Seeking suggestions for high-quality bedding (sheets, linens, blankets, etc). I don't care at all about name brands/designer brands, etc. if that makes any difference—just want something of very good quality. In NYC, but online works, too. Thanks!
Is stealing a big issue at work, or just sort of, meh?
Theft problem at work creating lack of trust [more inside]
The Scent of a Girl
Why did girls used to smell like girls? [more inside]
Am I doing this right?
I bought a Timex heartrate monitor and input all the data. Now when I exercise I am having a hard time staying in fat burning zone or any zone. Seems my heartrate swings wildly from 80-135 during my routine. I am doing a combo of isometric and yoga exercising and am trying to keep it in the fat burning zone. [more inside]
Sunbirds, Crate Digging Edition
A friend of mine is looking for a warm destination in the second half of this month. [more inside]
Help Me Throw the Best Birthday Party Ever
One of the downsides of being born in mid-January is that it's always snowing, which leads to a certain inertia when it comes to birthday parties. People don't like to expend the effort to come to a birthday until they think it's going to be exceptionally fun. [more inside]
posted by wolfdreams01 at 10:50 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by wolfdreams01 at 10:50 AM PST - 11 comments
Should we ReFi if we plan to payoff soon?
ReFi Filter: Should I pursue a HARP 2.0 refi? Snowflakes inside. [more inside]
I don't have a really concrete idea of what I want.
Wet concrete being poured outside our house. I want to write something in it!! This is a two part question. a) Is this a terrible idea, and if so, why? and b) I'd love some creative suggestions for what to write! [more inside]
How can I improve my sync/backup plan?
Currently my computer backup/sync setup seems to be working ok, but I think it can be improved. Please give me some ideas/suggestions. [more inside]
he's got the whole thing in his hands
Please help! I saw an iPad stand that was portable and sort of in the kickstand or easel style - but the parts that grip the iPad looked like little hands. So from the front, it looks like little hands are holding the thing. [more inside]
posted by agentmitten at 9:16 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by agentmitten at 9:16 AM PST - 2 comments
Hack myz laptopz.
Can my employer tell whether I've logged into their outlook email site from a laptop or a desktop? [more inside]
Help me keep my head warm!
I need advice on how to keep my newly bald head warm this winter. Complication: I'm a woman. [more inside]
iPhone 5 to iPhone 4.
Iphone 5 is bricked, what is the fastest/easiest way to temporarily use my old iphone 4 until I can get the 5 replaced? AT&T.
posted by travis08 at 8:55 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by travis08 at 8:55 AM PST - 7 comments
Domestic animal trapped in a domicile
Tell me to buck up or stop whinging, or whatever, but I worry about my dog being alone all day. I have played around with different ideas to solve this, and I never come to a solid conclusion. Help? [more inside]
posted by BeBoth at 8:48 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by BeBoth at 8:48 AM PST - 22 comments
Why does eating make me feel like crap?
I love food, but eating makes me feel terrible. What can I do about it? [more inside]
Financing a renovation of a house in a different state?
How to finance home renovation?
I am an absentee co-owner of a property on the West side of Portland, Oregon. My brother and I own it outright, but I'd like to make a plan on the finances of improving it. Neither owner lives in Oregon.
Cry me a river, right? But I need help. [more inside]
posted by Glomar response at 8:13 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by Glomar response at 8:13 AM PST - 3 comments
I thought this new scoring system would take care of all the other issues...
I have a bunch of scores for sites that are the sum of the individual scores of the samples that they contain. The number of samples in each site varies from 1 to several hundred. I would like to adjust the overall site scores to adjust for the variance in samples, so that a site with 200 samples doesn't overwhelm a site that has 10 where the site may be just as significant. However, I'm at a complete loss as how to accomplish this. Any thoughts?
posted by buttercup at 8:03 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by buttercup at 8:03 AM PST - 11 comments
Need to Move and Store Vast Trove of Art in Organized Fashion
What's the easiest, cheapest way to barcode thousands upon thousands of world-heritage-level works of art before they go into storage? [more inside]
posted by Quisp Lover at 8:03 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by Quisp Lover at 8:03 AM PST - 19 comments
Uplifting gifts for Lyme sufferers?
A friend of mine is really struggling with Lyme disease. What's a good idea for a Christmas gift? [more inside]
Where's the money, Lebowski?
My husband and I have a bunch of money leftover at the end of each month after bills have come out, but we don't know where it is. [more inside]
Most Efficient Anaerobic Digestion?
All other factors held constant, what types of microbes at what temperatures would yield the most efficient way of turning an organic waste stream into a a source of methane fuel for use as natural gas? [more inside]
posted by gzimmer at 7:25 AM PST - 1 comment
posted by gzimmer at 7:25 AM PST - 1 comment
Can the human body sympathetically develop scars?
My fiancée has a distinctive scar on her nose. We are (obviously) very close and emotionally-bonded, and spend a great deal of time looking at each other. My nose has recently developed a matching skin depression in mirror image. [more inside]
posted by quarantine at 7:12 AM PST - 29 comments
posted by quarantine at 7:12 AM PST - 29 comments
Bourbon recommendations for a SoCo fan
Calling all bourbon and whisky fans! I like Southern Comfort....what else should I try? [more inside]
Dealing with a Toxic Sibling
How do you deal with a toxic sibling who ruins every family event? [more inside]
If it looks like a layoff, smells like a layoff...
Coming off of a leave of absence and being told my job no longer exists -- is it still a layoff if I don't take the new job they are offering that is a step down? [more inside]
How can I randomize survey questions?
How do I randomize questions in Limesurvey? Or which survey software should I be using? [more inside]
Romance with old friend
I've recently been through some major life changes and find myself feeling strong romantic feelings for an old friend, former co-worker. I fear acting on my feelings because I don't want to jeopardize our platonic friendship which, at my age (65) is precious. I worry that even talking about my change in feelings for this woman might ruin our friendship. I'm not certain that she has reciprocal feelings for me, although I think she might. We are very compatible in most regards, intellectually, shared interests and activities, etc. And the friendship just as it is is rare and cherished. Should I 'confess' and risk what we have, or accept it for what it is and look elsewhere for the intimacy I seek? As might be obvioius, I have limited experience in physical (sexual) and emotionally-close relationships.
posted by NorthCoastCafe at 5:37 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by NorthCoastCafe at 5:37 AM PST - 10 comments
Hypothermia, be gone! XC skiing in Norway, seeking clothing help
Cross-country Skiing Outfit: I'm seeking clothing advice so that I don't freeze when XC skiing for the first time this winter (in Norway). [more inside]
posted by fakelvis at 5:36 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by fakelvis at 5:36 AM PST - 12 comments
Have you heard of this book?
Looking for a specific childrens Christmas book. [more inside]
posted by haikuku at 5:02 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by haikuku at 5:02 AM PST - 2 comments
Presentation
I need to give a three-minute presentation on any topic. What's an exciting topic I can choose?
posted by freddymetz at 4:39 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by freddymetz at 4:39 AM PST - 26 comments
What should i pack and what should i do - India/Yoga edition
Going to a retreat in Kerala in Jan 2013. What do i need to take with me so i'm not the ill-equipped and inappropriate lady everyone rolls their eyes at? (Daytime is yoga and ayuverda therapy, weekends off for sightseeing, eating out down the beach or in the local town in the evening)
Also, any recommendations of sightseeing and anything interesting to read beforehand? [more inside]
posted by moreteaplease at 4:06 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by moreteaplease at 4:06 AM PST - 5 comments
December 2
Chinese short story set in Gansu or western China, involving a farmer venturing into the sand dune desert?
Chinese short story set in Gansu or western China, involving a farmer venturing into the sand dune desert? [more inside]
Firebox posters: Where?
Firebox posters: Where did I see them? [more inside]
Best close-shave electric shaver?
What's the best very-close-shave electric shaver/razor for the face and other sensitive areas? I'm intrigued by the Cleancut and the similar Body Bare, but they seem too good to be true and honest reviews are hard to find. Do you have personal experience with either of those, or another you really like? Or does what I want even exist? [more inside]
posted by rhiannonstone at 10:22 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by rhiannonstone at 10:22 PM PST - 6 comments
Looking for the opposities of the three wise monkeys figurines.
I'm looking to buy the three wise monkeys figurines opposites. These figurines See, Hear, and Speak Evil. They might be considered unwise. [more inside]
Help find the missing link between my body and my brain
How do I train my brain to remember the interesting movements that my body comes up with when the music plays? [more inside]
posted by sb3 at 9:42 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by sb3 at 9:42 PM PST - 5 comments
Nail Spa 101
Someday, maybe 10 years from now, I would very much like to own my own nail salon and mini day spa. Aside from saving my pennies, what can I do now to get myself prepared to make said salon a super hygienic, super chic, and hopefully successful enterprise? [more inside]
posted by These Birds of a Feather at 9:39 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by These Birds of a Feather at 9:39 PM PST - 17 comments
Help Me Clone My Cat
Meeting extended family.
Meeting the extended family over Christmas - pointers to help it go well? [more inside]
Is there a limit to how many times you can go to the Emergency Room?
Is there a limit to how many times you can go to the Emergency Room? [more inside]
iPhone 4S replacement screen?
Where to get a replacement screen assembly for iPhone 4S? [more inside]
posted by brokeaspoke at 8:32 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by brokeaspoke at 8:32 PM PST - 6 comments
What recent movie/film repeatedly showed characters snapping mobile phones in half after using each one?
What recent movie or tv show repeatedly showed characters snapping mobile phones in half after using each one? [more inside]
posted by User7 at 8:11 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by User7 at 8:11 PM PST - 18 comments
I just really like the taste.
What toothpaste tastes most like Molton Brown's freshmint? [more inside]
posted by sweetkid at 8:00 PM PST - 1 comment
posted by sweetkid at 8:00 PM PST - 1 comment
Help me plan my spa week
I am going to spend a week's vacation at a resort that has a spa. This isn't really a spa getaway, but I've been to this resort before and the spa is very good. I would like to visit the spa on at least 6 days, to get either a massage or a body treatment. I know I will have both the time and money to do this. Can you help me plan which treatments to get and in what order? [more inside]
posted by OrangeDisk at 7:43 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by OrangeDisk at 7:43 PM PST - 9 comments
why is some RAM not usable?
Aw, Christ. Why does my computer properties say "12.00 GB (6.00 GB usable)"? If it can detect it, then that means I installed it right, so why isn't it usable? Please tell me this is something easy to fix! [more inside]
Help me find a replacement for my favorite hat
Help me find a replacement for my favorite hat [more inside]
Affordable office chairs?
Any recommendations for office chairs under $150? [more inside]
Ummmm
Meditation for the restless? I'm eager to add daily meditation to my life, yet I find it hard to remain motionless. Is there a way to meditate through motion? Or is this restlessness exactly what meditation is meant to fight against – and if so, how can I encourage stillness?
posted by Rory Marinich at 6:32 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by Rory Marinich at 6:32 PM PST - 24 comments
It sounds like my sister's twins aren't going to make it. Now what?
Family drama: what should we be doing? This was me. Last night, my pregnant-with-twins sister went to the ER with bleeding and what felt like early contractions. [more inside]
Why do I have to be Mr. Pink?
Film buffs! - Other movies where we never know the characters real names and are only given nicknames? [more inside]
posted by xicana63 at 5:51 PM PST - 43 comments
posted by xicana63 at 5:51 PM PST - 43 comments
Future 15 month old wants something dangling that won't kill her
Please help to give me ideas for safe Christmas ornaments/baby toys to hang on a tree for a 15 month old, that (individually) aren't too expensive. [more inside]
posted by shortyJBot at 5:35 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by shortyJBot at 5:35 PM PST - 12 comments
Insulate my Quonset Hut, please.
What's the best way to insulate my Quonset hut? [more inside]
posted by unSane at 5:17 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by unSane at 5:17 PM PST - 11 comments
Looking for British, Canadian, and French websites similar to New York magazine's blogs
Looking for British, Canadian, and French websites similar to New York magazine's Vulture and Daily Intel blogs. [more inside]
posted by loveyhowell at 4:56 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by loveyhowell at 4:56 PM PST - 2 comments
What's on the menu: Christmas Edition
What should we make for Christmas Dinner and possibly establish as a new family tradition? [more inside]
How do I not shampoo every day?
My hair stylist told me I should shampoo just 2 times a week, and use conditioner at least that often. I usually shampoo every morning and only occasionally use conditioner. I have two questions about this. [more inside]
posted by John Cohen at 4:22 PM PST - 39 comments
posted by John Cohen at 4:22 PM PST - 39 comments
Can you help me identify this building?
Help choosing a car GPS system
We have been thinking of buying a GPS for our car; but been having a surprisingly difficult time making up our mind (at this point primarily between the Garmin nuvi 50LM GPS navigator and the pricier Garmin nüvi 1450LMT 5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator). Would love to have your recommendations/suggestions if you have used either one of them (or a similar product). [more inside]
posted by justlooking at 4:06 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by justlooking at 4:06 PM PST - 11 comments
Which kind of hair dye should I use?
Would you do Naturtint or henna? I have never died my blonde and white long wavy, healthy, happy hair. The problem is, I'm tired of my face being framed in white, while the backside is honey gold. I'd like to get some of the gold back in front again. But the question is how? [more inside]
Project an image onto entire wall?
Is it possible to use a projector to project an image onto a wall that will span the entire wall, that is, do all / any projectors allow to stretch an image to arbitrary angle since the size of the room is limited?
I would like to sketch an image onto an entire wall using this method.
I don't think there is any way to actually print an image onto a wall using some kind of a setup with an inkjet head moving up and down along the wall... were there any experimental rigs that can do that?
posted by rainy at 3:47 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by rainy at 3:47 PM PST - 17 comments
Icebergs in oil or bone or what-have-you
What is the earliest depiction (not description) of an iceberg in Western Art? [more inside]
Help with GoAnimate?
My daughter loves to make cartoons on GoAnimate.com. But it is an incredibly cranky site on Chrome on her Mac, often freezing, and always incredibly slow. Is it just a slow site? Would it be better on a different browser? Is there anything I can do to speed it up? Are the student or professional versions faster? Is there a better site to make animations on? (She's 8.)
Were there tanks on the National Mall in DC on September 11, 2001?
Were there tanks on the National Mall in DC on September 11, 2001? [more inside]
Where can I buy fresh duck in Milwaukee?
Where can I buy fresh duck in Milwaukee? I've tried Whole Foods and Metro Market, both only have frozen. Sendiks on Downer has nothing. Would I have more luck at a specialty Asian grocer?
Money back from letting agents?
UK Rental filter [posted for a friend]: My friend paid the deposit + first month's rent for an apartment, but has yet to sign the lease; his circumstances have changed suddenly and he now wants to back out - can he get his money back? [more inside]
It sounded great until I used headphones
Looking for examples of music made less enjoyable by headphones. [more inside]
Screen Damage
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Screen Question: So I was dumb!! I was outside doing some random stuff in the backyard...Had my phone then decided to rinse off the back porch w/ water. Well i set down my phone and forgotten about it, and after i finished rinsing off the patio i realized my phone had got wet. There was water mostly just on the screen and probably had been sitting there for five minutes or less. I dried it, and then dried it more, took of the cover and it was a little wet on the inside but not bad. Everything is working fine, my main question is, could this have damaged the AMOLED screen at all?
Dishes similar to sautéd chanterelles?
I really enjoy eating sautéd chanterelles. Can you recommend similar dishes that are quick to make (~10 min), have very few, fresh ingredients and have an elegant and mild flavor?
posted by Foci for Analysis at 2:56 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by Foci for Analysis at 2:56 PM PST - 20 comments
What songs embody that 'spooky' country & western feel?
What songs embody that 'spooky' country & western feel - twang, tremolo, reverb, minor chords, dark vocals, preferably from the 1930s-1950s? [more inside]
I have the world's sleepiest boyfriend.
My boyfriend sleeps all day. It's driving me crazy. What can I do to either stop caring or get him to change his habits? [more inside]
Part-Time Job Suggestions
I'm looking for part-time work that doesn't interfere with my schedule (M-F 9-5) is either a)temporary, b)occasional/intermittent, or c)a low # of hours? - any suggestions for fields? [more inside]
Help me figure out how to dispose of moldy papers I shouldn't just throw out.
I have papers that I would normally shred or burn, but now they got wet and are somewhat moldy. What do I do with them now? [more inside]
Which hotel/rental should we stay in Costa Rica?
Where is the ideal place for us to stay in Costa Rica in January? [more inside]
What 60s movie set in Italy was this?
What is this old (60s?) movie that I saw about 20 minutes of a couple of weeks ago on TV? Set in Italy, there's a gigolo and a couple of movie stars and a Hedda Hopper like character and a scene in a grotto type restaurant. [more inside]
posted by mygothlaundry at 1:36 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by mygothlaundry at 1:36 PM PST - 2 comments
Holiday Preparations for the Apocalypse (with or without zombies)
What are the essential elements to include in a Christmas Apocalypse Survival Kit for my dude? [more inside]
posted by noonday at 1:33 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by noonday at 1:33 PM PST - 10 comments
What's this humorous SF mystery?
Help Identify this Climbing Gear Please!
Can anyone help me identify the use of these climbing ropes are? Pictures inside. [more inside]
As indicated below, the headline is a reference to same.
How do you edit writing written in a different dialect than your own? I'm very soon going to be responsible for editing some English technical/business writing by a team in a highly multilingual south-Asian country. [more inside]
Winter holidays around Rochester, NY.
Lighten up my dour winter holidays spent with family in western NY. [more inside]
Non-gross sex shops?
Where can I buy cheap lingerie and not feel uncomfortable? [more inside]
What's this red button do?
Self-destruction: How do you manage to dig yourself out of the hole? [more inside]
Can I use my old router as a repeater?
How can I use my old router as a wireless repeater? [more inside]
posted by rybreadmed at 12:18 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by rybreadmed at 12:18 PM PST - 6 comments
Spread some seasonal mirth
My sister and I have an annual Christmas tradition of making an elaborate treasure hunt, puzzle or game for our family. Need some help brainstorming this year's edition. [more inside]
In search of a science fiction book I read as a teen...
In search of a science fiction book I read as a teen... [more inside]
posted by rainbowbrite at 11:56 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by rainbowbrite at 11:56 AM PST - 7 comments
Help me remember the title of a cyber security book.
Help me remember the title of a cyber security book. [more inside]
posted by Calzephyr at 11:50 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by Calzephyr at 11:50 AM PST - 2 comments
Disability Insurance Denied
Understanding my insurance company's decision to deny my Long Term Disability claim [more inside]
I keep forgetting to return texts.
How do you keep track of your texts? I get texts that ask to set up drinks with a friend (or a playdate for my child), or asking how things are, or sending me a link to something silly to check out. If I can't answer then, inevitably a new text from someone else will come in later and I lose track of the unanswered one(s). This is an iPhone, by the way. [more inside]
posted by xo at 11:35 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by xo at 11:35 AM PST - 9 comments
Restoring Files From the Trash in OSX
How do I take a bunch of files that are in the Trash in OSX (Mountain Lion) and restore them to where they used to be? [more inside]
posted by Pater Aletheias at 11:31 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by Pater Aletheias at 11:31 AM PST - 5 comments
I'm going for "understated", at least in comparison to Dali.
What is the best kind of moustache wax? [more inside]
Is there a central Chicago pizza database?
Does there exist some resource that would let me break down the extant pizzerias in Chicago by, say, date of opening? Or adherence to local/New York/Neapolitan-style?
posted by Iridic at 11:06 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Iridic at 11:06 AM PST - 9 comments
Are there any cheap, used iPads of any generation for sale?
I'll shortly be leaving my job for a new opportunity, and will have to return the company supplied iPad. I have a good chunk of content and some useful apps that I'd like to migrate to a personal device cheaply. [more inside]
Why, Santa, WHY?
What did your parents stuff your stockings with that you will never forget? [more inside]
Give me the "why?" of the weather
Where can I find detailed weather analysis for Canadian cities? [more inside]
posted by awenner at 10:21 AM PST - 1 comment
posted by awenner at 10:21 AM PST - 1 comment
Christmas choral music on Spotify
Can you recommend some good Christmas choral music on Spotify? I've been listening a lot to The King's Singers and Tenebrae but I can see that there are lots of other choirs with Christmas albums on Spotify. Who is good? I love choral music and know the good choirs in my area, but don't know who is good elsewhere in the U.S. and around the world.
posted by Area Man at 10:17 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Area Man at 10:17 AM PST - 10 comments
Where is this scene from?
Movie Quote Filter: Where is this quotation/scene from? I'm very hazy on the details. Two characters (I think). One is having a meltdown, hitting, yelling, crying. The other is standing there, just taking it in with a look of solemn acceptance, and keeps repeating "I forgive you... I forgive you...." [more inside]
posted by ariela at 10:06 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by ariela at 10:06 AM PST - 6 comments
How do I deal with her knowing that she is with someone else?
My girlfriend broke up with me a couple weeks ago. I thought things were going well, I was even planning to propose to her. She broke it off by saying things weren't working out for her, even though she told me I was good to her. We kept in contact and still talked and texted almost everyday. Then she told me she met someone else. I was very hurt/angry when I heard this. I tried still talking but it hurt too much. I told her the other day that it was best of we didn't communicate for a while because it was hurting me. Now not talking to her for a few days only hurts me more. Should I try to contact her? What should I do? How do I deal with her knowing that she is with someone else? I'm more and more depressed everyday.
Scented oils and warmers
Help me find good scented home oils and oil warmers for the holidays and even all year. [more inside]
Ultra-sonic, steam or both for cleaning Antique Jewelery
I am planning to buy a jewelry cleaner for my brother-in-law who sells antique jewelry (and other antiques). Will an ultra-sonic cleaner be more useful than a steam cleaner or visa-verse. Or, does one need both to be effective?
posted by lake59 at 9:44 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by lake59 at 9:44 AM PST - 9 comments
What are the advantages of the Peace Corps Masters International Program?
Have you participated in the Peace Corps Masters International program? How did it enhance your degree? [more inside]
Months ago, boyfriend told me he has herpes. It still bothers me. What now?
On herpes and forgiveness. Nine months into our relationship, my boyfriend told me that he has HSV-2. That was almost a year ago. It still bothers me. What now? [more inside]
Getting excited with my girlfriend
I can't seem to get "excited" with thoughts (or bikini pics) of my long distance girlfriend. I am far too young to have issues with this in a general sense and I don't. I can still get turned on by other things, and videos and what not (you get the point). We haven't met yet but we will be meeting in the relative future and something sexual might happen, and probably will. [more inside]
Merging iTunes across Time Machine images
Once I had backed my iTunes up using Time Machine, I deleted some music on my computer to free up space. I've since added new music, which Time Machine has also backed up, but in discrete images. Is there a way to create a "master" library with exactly one copy of every song across all my Time Machine images? [more inside]
Career vs. Comfort
I work in IT and am 32. I've recently left my job of 11 years for a 10K pay increase and to try to advance my career. I really didn't want to do it because I was comfortable and happy where I was in the old job. I'm an ISTJ (introvert) and my nature is to not make big changes in my life. I worry about not having a clear path in my life. Ive been at the new job for 2 months now and It's been up and down but i'm definitely not as happy as I was at the old job. [more inside]
posted by qxmbati at 8:52 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by qxmbati at 8:52 AM PST - 20 comments
Is dental tourism is Brazil a good idea?
Dental tourism filter: should I do this root canal treatment in Brazil? [more inside]
Which Bahamas island to stay on for Christmas/New Years and how do I get there from Nassau island?
Which Bahamas island to stay on for Christmas/New Years and how do I get there from Nassau island? There seems to be no flights to some islands, not sure how ferry works, are there other options? And what's the best island to stay on for "get away from it" kind of vacation? [more inside]
posted by zavulon at 8:47 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by zavulon at 8:47 AM PST - 3 comments
What's best - Family Tree Maker or Ancestry Quest.
Genealogy Software - can't decide between Family Tree Maker and Ancestry Quest. [more inside]
posted by Kevin S at 8:31 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by Kevin S at 8:31 AM PST - 7 comments
For it is in giving that we receive
What are some workplace holiday gift ideas for my two hip, cultured, smart, (and imo underpaid) mid-20s employees? They're full-time employees and I work with them very closely. I want to get them really great gifts that aren't wildly impersonal and aren't for the workplace, in the $75-100 range and not food- or drink-related. All I can think of is spa gift cards. Surely there are better ideas, right?
Gene W. Banks
What interesting writing has been done on the overlaps between Gene Wolfes "Book of the new sun and Iain M. Banks Culture novels? [more inside]
My dustpan needs a break from sweeping up dog food
My dog has a habit of taking a mouthful of her (dry) food from her bowl, walking a short distance away, and depositing it on the floor. Then she'll go back and finish the rest. Anyone know what causes this behavior? How can we train her not to do it? [more inside]
Help My Mom Figure Out Her New Electric Stove
My Mom just moved into an apartment with an electric stove, the very first electric stove she's had in seventy-one years of being alive. She's finding the learning curve a little daunting. Could you share some tips and tricks that would make the adjustment a little easier, things that you had to learn while transitioning from the gas stove to the electric stove? [more inside]
posted by jason's_planet at 7:00 AM PST - 27 comments
posted by jason's_planet at 7:00 AM PST - 27 comments
Looking for great crime novels with some depth
Seeking recommendations for (non-American/British) crime novels that also serve as interesting social commentary [more inside]
How do I ask my manager for connections for a new job in a new city without killing my chances for a promotion?
How do I ask my manager for connections for a new job in a new city without killing my chances for a promotion? [more inside]
I don't know how to help him or myself
My boyfriend of 8 years just had what looks very much like a manic episode. It involved him doing incredibly stupid, dangerous stuff with alcohol that got him arrested. He's out of jail now, he's in touch with a lawyer... So, the legal stuff is as settled as it can be right now. But now we're dealing with much larger psychological issues, and I am desperate for advice. [more inside]
Is a domain name permanently assigned to a website or blog or can i change it?
If i assign a domain name to blogspot.com something is it permanent or can i reassign it? [more inside]
posted by maiamaia at 6:12 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by maiamaia at 6:12 AM PST - 3 comments
How Can I make this laptop work?
What is the quickest and cheapest way to find out if a laptop works? [more inside]
posted by marienbad at 5:52 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by marienbad at 5:52 AM PST - 7 comments
worldwide Balilla shortage
Do I have the only Balilla accordion in the world? [more inside]
Seeking Louise L. Hay practitioner / counsellor in UK
Seeking Louise L. Hay style counsellor / practitioner in UK (preferably South East) [more inside]
Will my parents hate Windows 8?
Will Windows 8 put my parents off computers for good? [more inside]
Only kid apps for child!
Is there a way to export a log of addresses that OSX Mail marks as Junk?
Is there a way to export a log of addresses that OSX Mail marks as Junk? [more inside]
Serving up a plate of beans.
My second day of "real" waitressing, I have a couple questions. [more inside]
posted by stoneandstar at 3:14 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by stoneandstar at 3:14 AM PST - 15 comments
How can I get along in a foreign country I don't like?
I have moved to a foreign country and am looking for suggestions as to how to get along in the best way possible until I can return to the US. I am a single woman with a professional background.
I came to this country to reconnect with my ancestral roots. I have found the culture and behavior really appalling and irritating on a profound level as well as being sexist at a very deep level. [more inside]
posted by malach_sadriel at 2:33 AM PST - 27 comments
posted by malach_sadriel at 2:33 AM PST - 27 comments
December 1
Lake monster penny whistle movie?
Trying to remember a film I saw when I was a boy that made use of a character with a penny whistle. [more inside]
posted by Bunny Ultramod at 11:05 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by Bunny Ultramod at 11:05 PM PST - 3 comments
Do you use Square for more than occasional transactions?
Do you have experience using the SquareUp register for a business that does a hundred or more transactions a day? Do you like it?
Would you recommend any of the alternatives? Sail? Intuit? [more inside]
Becoming a Vendor for Dollar Tree? Everything's So Intimidating
Becoming a Vendor for Dollar Tree? Everything's So Intimidating [more inside]
Snooze, cuddle, snuggle, ATTACK!!!
What advice do you have for raising a happy, healthy and sane Australian Cattle Dog? We just adopted an 5 & 1/2 month old ACD/mixed breed puppy from a shelter and for the most part, she is a dream come true. She does have many of the less-pleasant but totally normal puppy behaviors like mouthing/biting when playing. We were told that she is a little socially delayed because she had diarrhea when she was transfered in from a high-kill shelter a few weeks ago. Treating the diarrhea threw off her vaccination & spay schedule, so she hasn't had much of a chance to socialize with other dogs and people until now. [more inside]
posted by echolalia67 at 9:15 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by echolalia67 at 9:15 PM PST - 18 comments
I'm looking for help finding a science-fiction novel about unemployed people who adopt insects.
Help me find this dimly-remembered SF novel, if you please. Near-future dystopia, high unemployment, unemployed people are treated in humiliating ways, they adopt mysterious insects as pets, the insects give off calming pheromones. More poorly-remembered details inside, one of them NSFW. [more inside]
Small Kitchen Appliances & the TSA
Can I bring a toaster oven through airport security? [more inside]
posted by SpringAquifer at 8:49 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by SpringAquifer at 8:49 PM PST - 13 comments
Best time to ask for a hotel upgrade-- prior to check-in or during check-in?
Best time to ask for a hotel upgrade-- prior to check-in or during check-in? [more inside]
posted by chloe.gelsomino at 8:08 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by chloe.gelsomino at 8:08 PM PST - 10 comments
ID theft: any way to see account opened w/out credit check?
Identity theft: is there any way for me to monitor for accounts opened without a credit check? [more inside]
Not serious enough for brain Brillo
Why does my brain insist I want to kiss my best friend? [more inside]
How can I access UK geoblocked sites on an iPad?
Anyone know of any easy ways to make use of a VPN service on iOS for accessing UK geoblocked sites from the US? [more inside]
My bag is turning black!?
Help me clean my jean-stained leather bag in Japan (and help me prevent this from happening again)! [more inside]
Help me make domain name A appear at subdomain B.
WordpressFilter: Domain A is pointed at Domain B, specifically at Subdomain http://example.domainB.com. How do I make it appear as if the site on Domain B is actually being hosted at domain A, URL-wise? [more inside]
posted by seesaw at 6:17 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by seesaw at 6:17 PM PST - 6 comments
Will my new cat's smell ever go away?
I just got a new kitten and she smells terrible. Will it go away? [more inside]
How would I replicate this graph / wireframe look easily? Is there a particular name to this?
How would I replicate this graph / wireframe look easily? Is there a particular name to this? [more inside]
Please help me find a hotel in DC
Does this hotel exist? I need a place on the 4th of this month, walking distance from a DC Metro stop for $175 or less per night. [more inside]
posted by 4ster at 5:19 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by 4ster at 5:19 PM PST - 11 comments
Undeletable File in Windows 7
I have a phantom file on my desktop that I cannot delete. It's there and yet it does not exist. Help me get rid of it. [more inside]
posted by dephlogisticated at 5:11 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by dephlogisticated at 5:11 PM PST - 12 comments
Slow Medicine and Japanese Movie Title
What is the title of the Japanese movie that Dr Dennis McCullough, M.D., writes about in his article on Slow Medicine. he wrote in the first para: [more inside]
posted by kryptos at 5:09 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by kryptos at 5:09 PM PST - 3 comments
Readying an Android phone for sale--how do I delete my content?
I just got a Nexus 4. I want to sell my Galaxy Nexus. How do I delete my stuff and make it safe to sell? I did a factory reset but of the 16gb it tells me only 5.6 are free (this is with no apps on it) and says it still has photos and videos and audio (though I can't see that stuff in the gallery and other apps). Thanks! [more inside]
posted by dobbs at 4:29 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by dobbs at 4:29 PM PST - 5 comments
How can I stay productive and focused this finals dead week?
I am a first-year university student. There are eight days of no class until my week of finals. How should I stay productive and focused? [more inside]
Why is my light buzzing?
Last week my boyfriend replaced the wall mounted sconces in our living room. Today one of them is buzzing intermittently - it sounds sort of like it has a fly caught in it.
There is no fly in it. I have taken out the light bulb. I have flipped the switch in the fuse box in the basement that powers this light.
It is still doing it and it is freaking me out! Any idea what is going on and if it could be dangerous?
I will be out for a few hours tonight and then will be alone in the house till very late and would rather not have a fire start in my living room wall. [more inside]
posted by Sabby at 3:00 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by Sabby at 3:00 PM PST - 16 comments
Looking for covers of American or British classic oldies (or even some classic rock tunes) in non-English languages
Looking for covers of American or British classic oldies (or even some classic rock tunes) in non-English languages--for example a cover of the Ronettes "Be My Baby" in French .
THANKS! :)
Playdate conundrum
My Son (Oliver, 8) goes to school. He has regular playdates and the occasional sleepover with other kids from his class. One of the children from his class is the child of a local politician, his name is Thomas. Oliver and Thomas are friends, but Oliver is friends with many other kids and some of whom he would prefer. Sometimes Thomas can be a difficult kid, not exactly sure what his status is, but he has more needs than most kids. With that said, he is only 8 and not a bad kid, quite polite. We have had drinks with Thomas's parents before and it was nice, however I made sure to avoid any political conversations as the father is the elected local representative of a party I find ... unappealing. I know the mother more than the father and we get along fine. [more inside]
posted by njk at 2:02 PM PST - 44 comments
posted by njk at 2:02 PM PST - 44 comments
Bad Girls & Slide Guitars
Let's say you're making a playlist called "Bad Girls & Slide Guitars". Let's say the first song is 'Hell on Heels' by the Pistol Annies. What would the next songs be?
Budget iPad audio solutions
I have an iPad 2, a Sandisk mp3 player and about three ipods floating around my house. I also have a Sony ICF-m1000 table radio. When I plug my iPad into the AUX input on the table radio, it's not nearly loud enough.
How can I cheaply amplify the audio from my I-devices so they sound good on the Sony radio? [more inside]
posted by craniac at 1:46 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by craniac at 1:46 PM PST - 4 comments
Objects you'd find in a 1999 office?
Think of an office or cubicle in the United States around 1999, particularly in tech/IT companies. What kinds of objects would you see there which are less common now? [more inside]
posted by ErikH2000 at 1:23 PM PST - 93 comments
posted by ErikH2000 at 1:23 PM PST - 93 comments
7 months and still grieving
Has anyone gone through a rough period after a breakup? I was engaged to a fantastic woman, and I lost her from my high anxiety that I carry around with me. It's been about seven months, and she sent me a letter saying that she wishes I would move on because she already has. [more inside]
Help me clean my filthy Canadian grout
Is Soft Scrub available in Canada (specifically Ontario, more specifically around Toronto)? If not, what is the best and closest substitute? [more inside]
Can I get rich quick if I know Chinese or Japanese?
Is it still possible to make loadsamoney if you know Japanese or Chinese? [more inside]
What is causing my car's brake switch to break?
What could be causing my car's brake switch to break down? [more inside]
Halo mugs without getting mugged.
Looking for unique and cost effective gaming related Christmas gifts in Canada for a teenager. [more inside]
posted by Brockles at 12:46 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Brockles at 12:46 PM PST - 4 comments
Healthy living recommendations for young professionals?
You are a young professional in your late twenties, and have just realized you are not invincible after all. What healthy practices do you start to ensure the best quality of life moving forward? [more inside]
Cross-lingual baby name suggestions
Baby name finder... international edition. [more inside]
Audio Books for Young Children
Asking for a friend who needs to commute to day care with a 3- and 5-year old and is really sick of kid's music. Can you recommend audio books for this age range which might keep the kids entertained for the ~30-minute trip?
posted by GenjiandProust at 11:44 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by GenjiandProust at 11:44 AM PST - 19 comments
Recommend me bands highly similar to Filter (& Army of Anyone)!!
Recommend me bands highly similar to Filter. I really love them; do any mefi-ers know of very similar bands? I also really loved Army of Anyone, and was bummed when they disbanded! Thanks!!
2010 Honda Insight - good value?
How's the reliability and driveability of the 2010 Honda Insight? [more inside]
Calling all DIY cobblers - help me hack my boots!
What can I use to make a platform lift to work with an off-the-shelf arch support? [more inside]
posted by nelljie at 10:29 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by nelljie at 10:29 AM PST - 5 comments
Where to buy tablet for China?
Using a tablet in China. Buy here or buy there? [more inside]
posted by It's Never Lurgi at 10:16 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by It's Never Lurgi at 10:16 AM PST - 6 comments
Help me find and explore the methodological pigeon-hole of my department
Help me to philosophically pigeon-hole what I take to be the methodological views of many professors in my economics department. Then help me to explore that and other pigeon-holes. [more inside]
posted by mister_kaupungister at 10:05 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by mister_kaupungister at 10:05 AM PST - 10 comments
It's cold outside - and inside too!
UKTenantFilter: My heating broke on friday at 2pm. The landlord turned up at 4 but didn't fix it then because he 'wanted daylight to work on it'. Today (saturday) he said it couldn't be fixed because it needed a new fuse and 'nowhere that was open had one' - so we have to wait until Monday. [more inside]
My umpteenth career-change question
Instructional design: I have some questions about career prospects, the nature of the work, and whether it would be a good fit for me. [more inside]
iPad-only apps
What are the best or most notable iOS apps and games that are only available on iPad, and not on iPhone?
The warm salad that got away.
I made a delicious fall winter salad once, and it was the best thing ever. But now I can't find the recipe anywhere! Help me? [more inside]
posted by Dr. Regardless at 8:33 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by Dr. Regardless at 8:33 AM PST - 8 comments
Statistics help
Statistics question about a rare event, and the expected distribution of sightings among witnesses. [more inside]
posted by 517 at 8:05 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by 517 at 8:05 AM PST - 9 comments
To seek or not to seek?
My bf was adopted out of Asia. He's never sought out his birth parents. Should I encourage him to? [more inside]
Because that would be silly, that's why
If Prince William and Duchess Kate were to legally adopt a child, would that child take hereditary positions and title? If not, would the Queen have the power to bestow them -- that is, to declare a child to be in line for the throne? [more inside]
posted by Countess Elena at 7:39 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Countess Elena at 7:39 AM PST - 10 comments
Where is the site that does neat code archaeology on git repos?
It's a visualization tool that analyses history of a code base to do some archaeology so you know who to talk to if you have questions about that section -- I swear I saw this somewhere recently, in the past week or so. I thought I bookmarked it because it was neat. I can't find it. What's the url? maybe it was some fancy git blame thing.
how to send myself a daily message?
what's the best way to send an automatic random reminder to myself every day? [more inside]
posted by starcrust at 7:20 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by starcrust at 7:20 AM PST - 5 comments
How do I fire someone?
I am a new manager. I have to fire my employee on Monday. Help me plan this conversation. [more inside]
how do you work science?!
Can someone explain with SCIENCE, how this glass jar just exploded in my bathroom while I was taking a shower, and ended up almost entirely on the other side of the shower curtain? [more inside]
That's [not] my pan!
How do I remove engraving from an aluminum pan? [more inside]
posted by pepper bird at 6:23 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by pepper bird at 6:23 AM PST - 3 comments
Vegan Cream Cheese Doesn't Start Out Expired
Adding recipes from a digital cookbook to a digital recipe universe: how to? (iOS 10 filter) [more inside]
posted by tigerjade at 5:48 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by tigerjade at 5:48 AM PST - 2 comments
She's a talker. We're gonna need a lot of GBs.
My 80yr old grandma wants to record her memories. What is the best voice recorder for the task? [more inside]
posted by PorcineWithMe at 5:42 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by PorcineWithMe at 5:42 AM PST - 13 comments
When will they take my land away?
If you own some land, under what conditions can it be taken away from you? [more inside]
Less $, more food.
Filling, low carb snacks that are relatively price-sensible? [more inside]
posted by Trexsock at 3:43 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by Trexsock at 3:43 AM PST - 15 comments
There's something missing in my house.
My partner has temporarily moved out due to financial difficulty. Does the pain ever end? [more inside]
posted by Pericardium at 1:00 AM PST - 31 comments
posted by Pericardium at 1:00 AM PST - 31 comments
Go Ricki! Go Ricki!
Where can I watch old talk shows? [more inside]