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I am confused about photographing the eclipse with my phone. I'm not interesting in trying to get a great landscape shot or anything as I know plenty of professionals will do better than I. But if I want to get some family shots of selfies with the sun in frame is that ok? During totality? During partiality? [more inside]
posted by If only I had a penguin... at 10:07 AM - 8 answers

I'm looking for examples of lively and pleasant public spaces (parks, squares, whatever) that are adjacent to or part of a transit hub. [more inside]
posted by ambulanceambiance at 9:34 AM - 11 answers

I will be one of the people contributing to whatever disaster occurs in Niagara Falls Ontario on eclipse day. Can someone with a better understanding of the solar system and map-reading tell me: I bet it would be awesome to see the eclipse over the horseshoe falls. But is that where it will be? Where in the sky will the sun be, relative to a person standing on the strip? (Note: please understand if I had any intuitive sense of 'north, south, east, west" I could probably figure this out myself. Please try instead things like "Over the falls" or "to the left, towards the rainbow bridge" or "upriver" or "behind you, over the hotels" etc.)
posted by If only I had a penguin... at 6:47 AM - 5 answers

I live within 200 miles of the path of totality, but for various logistical reasons I won't be able to travel. My home is in the 94% band, but I know there is a big difference between 94% and 100%. I will probably never have another chance to see a total eclipse, and I'm feeling very sad that I'm missing this opportunity. How can I experience this without regret?
posted by epanalepsis at 4:58 PM - 24 answers

Our goal is to put durable labels on a high-quality plastic teaching skeleton to help anatomy/physiology students. How best to go about it? [more inside]
posted by blnkfrnk at 1:02 PM - 17 answers

I'm very concerned and heading to UC but the long and short of it is I lost control of my facilities on both ends (throwing up, #2) and my clothes/apartment (thankfully not carpet) is a soiled, dirty, disgusting mess. Recommendations for cleaners? [more inside]
posted by dubious_dude at 10:02 AM - 18 answers

Looking for a great birthday gift for our 2 year old niece [more inside]
posted by Chausette at 6:19 AM - 12 answers

From September to May, the highlight of my day is the evening, when I get to climb into bed with microwave heating packs, pile on the weighted blankets, and cocoon. In June, July, and August, it's way too hot to do this and I miss it so much. [more inside]
posted by wheatlets at 7:51 AM - 11 answers

I had it bookmarked and now it's gone. So there was this website that went into the inner depths of why people were a certain way, their neuroses and hang-ups and it all could be traced back to a *Primal Wound*. For example, someone with a *death wish* was found to have had a mother who wanted to abort them and others. Interesting stuff. But for some odd reasons I can't find it now, lol. Don't think they took it down. Any help would be really appreciated.
posted by watercarrier at 5:37 AM - 2 answers

And my iPhone got fooled and thinks they're real! [more inside]
posted by Silky Slim at 5:00 AM - 3 answers

Sometime between 3 months and 2 years ago, I read a first person account from a woman -- I think a medical professional, maybe a surgeon -- describing periodic burnout episodes which caused her to be unable to speak, or nearly unable to speak, and to be otherwise unable to function as a "normal" person. I'd love a link to that account, or possibly others as specific and compelling. [more inside]
posted by amtho at 1:00 PM - 16 answers

I am in the US and am traveling to the UK this summer. I am trying to acquire tickets to a sold out concert (Taylor Swift, if it matters) as a surprise for my boyfriend. I am constantly checking Ticketmaster and AXS, the official resellers, but am wondering what other sites are reputable in the UK. Googling brings up a zillion sites and I am wary of getting scammed. Any advice?
posted by tryniti at 8:06 AM - 3 answers

My iPhone was stolen today. I have reported it missing via Find my Phone and am tracking its location. What next? [more inside]
posted by ficbot at 6:17 PM - 7 answers

Because of a Buy Nothing exchange gone wrong, a stranger now has my checkbook. I'm freaking out. What do I do now? [more inside]
posted by That darn sock! at 7:14 PM - 15 answers

I have a 15-year-old, excellent condition light brown leather jacket that I love but would like to dye a dark chocolate brown to make it work better with the rest of my wardrobe. I've been googling and reading tutorials and think it sounds doable. Does anyone have experience with home dyeing a leather jacket and have tips or recommendations to share regarding either the products I'll need to buy or the process itself?
posted by orange swan at 12:22 PM - 7 answers

Hi - I would love to have a laser level for a project tomorrow morning. There's one on clearance nearby. How disappointing will it be? [more inside]
posted by amtho at 4:05 PM - 8 answers

I find it a constant struggle to get everything I need to get done done. I am always behind on multiple important things because there simply isn't enough time in the day. However, I see people managing many more responsibilities than I have, so I thought it would be helpful for me to see how other people organize their days. [more inside]
posted by wheatlets at 3:19 PM - 31 answers

I just purchased and opened a Walgreens instant + reusable cold pack. I have tried to activate it, but it is not even a little cold. Help! [more inside]
posted by nat at 8:28 PM - 4 answers

High school reunion (USA). We have a planning committee and a Facebook group that includes more than a third of our class, but are shopping for an app/service with a few functions: [more inside]
posted by Sweetie Darling at 3:15 PM - 0 answers

I would like to buy a key fob for my 2008 Gen 2 Toyota Prius, and I'd like to do it online if possible. I can't figure out what is legit and what isn't online. [more inside]
posted by kensington314 at 11:32 AM - 1 answers