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How do you hack your dress shirt?
posted to Ask Metafilter by matty
at 6:49 PM on July 14, 2008
(16 comments)
How do I invest in green technologies without paying for the privilege?
posted to Ask Metafilter by matty
at 7:12 PM on May 28, 2008
(1 comment)
I've given to international charities for years, but it's time to look closer to home...
posted to Ask Metafilter by matty
at 9:02 PM on April 11, 2008
(8 comments)
The last training partner you'll ever need.
This is my first attempt at a solo phpbb bulletin board implementation. Actually, it's my first real programming effort EVER. A friend and I decided to start a bulletin board for the regular-guy/girl lifter, whether they be someone who lifts on their own or is just looking to finally step into a gym... either for the first time or for the first time in a LONG time. It's basically about having a community resource that is packed with knowledgeable people. I'm not posting this to drive up hits... after all to really make a difference you'd have to register. LOL. I just wanted you'se guy's critique of my first attempt at being the developer for a phpbb site... tips, tricks, obvious mistakes, etc. Thanks!! p.s. the cheesy logo is temporary until we can find someone (fandango??) to make us a logo...
posted to Projects by matty
at 8:06 AM on March 27, 2008
A private Twitter for groups?
I'm trying to come up with a novel solution for my office... We don't want to have weekly meetings to keep track of what each other is doing. Here's the situation...
posted to Ask Metafilter by matty
at 11:45 AM on February 29, 2008
(16 comments)
What is the visual 'style' of this video called?
posted to Ask Metafilter by matty
at 6:59 PM on January 14, 2008
(4 comments)
Aspen on short notice...
posted to Ask Metafilter by matty
at 12:08 PM on November 21, 2007
(3 comments)
I'm trying to find a video of an old Conan O'Brian spoof of Jay-Z's 'Big Pimpin'.
posted to Ask Metafilter by matty
at 5:22 PM on November 7, 2007
(6 comments)
How can I get over my newly realized comtempt of someone who is HIV+ ?
posted to Ask Metafilter by matty
at 5:44 PM on October 29, 2007
(35 comments)
Just another music sampling question... I'm trying to figure out the source of vocal sampling in Blockhead's "Insomniac Olympics".
posted to Ask Metafilter by matty
at 1:30 PM on July 19, 2007
(1 comment)
I loves me some Metafilter and AskMe - but I can't keep up!
I use Google Reader to keep things nice and condensed, but if I go more than a full work day without checking in on the Blue and the Green posts seems to easily creep over the 100+ mark. The deluge is kind of diluting the whole Metafilter experience for me 'cause it's starting to feel like there's too much to keep up with.
Anybody out there use any tricks or methodologies to keep their required Meta-reading under control?
I'm glad I'm not an admin!
disclaimer - this is not one of those 'please limit the posts' posts, as I'm all for them. I'm just looking for a way to keep things more manageable.
posted to MetaTalk by matty
at 2:25 PM on July 1, 2007
(50 comments)
There was a story last week in the news about a woman who gave birth while on a Delta Airlines flight from Munich to Atlanta....
posted to Ask Metafilter by matty
at 12:00 PM on May 30, 2007
(15 comments)
Anyone know where I can buy Pocari Sweat in Washington, DC?
posted to Ask Metafilter by matty
at 10:38 AM on May 11, 2007
(13 comments)
This is a total waste of my two weeks, but I have to ask! In just the past couple of days, I saw a great website that showed the comparative size of objects - from as small as an atom (or smaller) to the size of the universe.
posted to Ask Metafilter by matty
at 8:56 AM on April 5, 2007
(6 comments)
In the past couple of weeks, whenver I load a fresh copy of the Blue it takes a couple of seconds for all the links (in posts, profiles, etc.) to start 'working'. Once or twice I've gotten an error message that says "Scripts are taking a long time to load, do you want to continue loading them?". What's going on? I'm a Vista user, but as I said it's only been for the last couple of weeks, and it doesn't happen in AskMe or MetaTalk. I ask here vice in an email in the event it's happening to others...
posted to MetaTalk by matty
at 5:22 PM on April 4, 2007
(43 comments)
Over 3 years ago I registered with the National Bone Marrow Donor Program as part of a charity event. It was really simple - all they did was take a little blood... Today I get a phone call that apparently, I'm a match.
posted to Ask Metafilter by matty
at 2:31 PM on February 13, 2007
(33 comments)
I'm not quite what sure what do about a financial situation, and I'd appreciate some opinions from the hive. I'll try my best to provide additional info if necessary. Also, I would loved to have asked this question anonymously, but I can't find the 'ask an anonymous question' link anymore?? Anyway... a former employer put contributions in my 401(k)...
posted to Ask Metafilter by matty
at 10:52 AM on January 23, 2007
(13 comments)
With all the news lately about carbon monoxide poisioning on the West Coast, I've laid in bed wondering about the carbon monoxide testers we have in our house. How do I know they REALLY work??
posted to Ask Metafilter by matty
at 5:33 AM on December 19, 2006
(14 comments)
Why can I hear people talking on CB radios through my computer speakers??
posted to Ask Metafilter by matty
at 4:56 PM on November 19, 2006
(16 comments)
After seeing posts like little Miss Professor's object de amour, I don't think AskMeFi should be closed to scorn. Many people that ask questions are only looking for approval, not answers.
posted to MetaTalk by matty
at 12:40 AM on September 17, 2006
(55 comments)
Why do songs get 'stuck in your head'?
posted to Ask Metafilter by matty
at 6:57 AM on September 2, 2006
(18 comments)
Logo Search: I've got a company, but I ain't got no logo!
posted to Ask Metafilter by matty
at 8:28 AM on August 16, 2006
(24 comments)
Which machine do jacked-up on caffeine MeFites prefer, Tassimo or Keurig?
posted to Ask Metafilter by matty
at 7:57 AM on August 3, 2006
(14 comments)
Name that tune!! It's in a commercial in which a lady is walking around with an engine warning light on her forehead...
posted to Ask Metafilter by matty
at 12:43 PM on July 26, 2006
(2 comments)
Clinical Trial Filter: My stepfather was diagnosed with colon cancer today.
posted to Ask Metafilter by matty
at 6:59 PM on July 18, 2006
(7 comments)
ArtFilter: This is a long shot... I'm trying to find a painting that I first saw in high school in my European History class. I don't know the name or the artist, but I can describe it...
posted to Ask Metafilter by matty
at 5:38 PM on July 7, 2006
(8 comments)
Do I REALLY need to be listed on my tenants auto insurance as an additional driver if I'm never going to drive the car?
posted to Ask Metafilter by matty
at 1:16 PM on June 18, 2006
(11 comments)
Summer's coming!! It's pool time! My problem is I want to set up an outdoor stereo system, without actually having a system out in the elements.
posted to Ask Metafilter by matty
at 3:37 PM on February 24, 2006
(14 comments)
Anybody know a good online landlord resource? Trying to find a good 'one stop shopping' site that will let me make leases, perform credit checks, etc, etc.
posted to Ask Metafilter by matty
at 3:11 PM on January 15, 2006
(5 comments)
Does anyone know if the new Treo 700w supports Bluetooth Handsfree dialing?
posted to Ask Metafilter by matty
at 6:21 AM on January 5, 2006
(4 comments)
Merry Christmas from James
My sister sent me this link from a friend that didn't want to send out cards this year - he's not much of a singer but I thought it was a great idea! Hallmark could be in danger...
posted to MetaFilter by matty
at 9:24 AM on December 23, 2004
(32 comments)
There really IS more than one internet?
First off - I'm no Bush fan, but I'm wondering if his use of the word 'internets' (although probably unintentional) isn't so wrong after all. It's no secret (pardon the pun) to those in the military and government work that there are other 'internets', such as the
SIPRNET. I'm no expert on the technicalities, but I think a user could take a leap and say that the
NIPRNET and the
SIPRNET are two totally different entities. Just pointing out a technicality, spreading a little knowledge, and adding the disclaimer that this post has no bearing on Bush's mishandled use of the term to begin with!
posted to MetaFilter by matty
at 7:35 AM on October 14, 2004
(36 comments)
Flowers for all!!!
"Today a coworker of mine had a thought to send flowers to a random couple waiting in line at SF city hall.
He called a florist and they agreed to do it. He told them to deliver to any couple -- it didn't matter who -- standing in line to get married, with his blessing. The card will read simply "With love, from Minneapolis, Minnesota."
Once they understood, they were very touched and thought it was a great idea.
He told another co-worker who did the same thing. And now we want to start a movement. Wouldn't that be cool if people from all over the country, gay, straight and otherwise, started sending flowers to the people waiting in line to get married.
Call it The Big Gay Bouquet call it Flowers from the Heartland. Call it whatever you want, but help us get this off the ground.
Call Flowers on the Bay at 888-217-9119 and order a bouquet to be delivered tomorrow at noon.
And Tell all of your friends to do it.
Because straight or gay, we believe and we know many people who believe, support and celebrate the right to marriage. And we'd like to show it. We'd like to see all of the people standing in line with flowers of support from all over the country."
Apparently, flower shops in San Fran are starting to get overwhelmed...
posted to MetaFilter by matty
at 7:52 PM on February 19, 2004
(42 comments)
We're filthy rich - now help us!!
This is mostly an artice about Kyoto, but one little paragraph left my jaw wide open to see that OPEC thinks they should be compensated if the world finds a better way... I guess it's not a unique concept though - does anyone have some other examples of a (potentially) failing industry that wants compensation?? My apologies if I've missed this in another thread somewhere...
posted to MetaFilter by matty
at 10:27 AM on December 12, 2003
(17 comments)
Nambla unearthed...
Watch out gay community - you'll soon be under attack (once again) and for all the wrong reasons. An association that was initially intended to be an outreach program to young gay men - and was instantly iconoclized (?) into the realm of socially deviant folklore is the foucs of the current Catholic Priest Witchunt. I'm not sure what angers me more... the fact that priests violated the sanctity of their religion (i.e. trust in a relationship) or the fact that EVERYONE KNOWS THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR YEARS!! Come on, you KNOW you've been joking about priests and boys since before high school.
posted to MetaFilter by matty
at 11:45 PM on April 8, 2002
(46 comments)
