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What are your Christmas traditions? How did you develop your own (rather than doing what your parents did?)
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at 7:11 AM on December 10, 2007
(27 comments)
Have I ruined Thanksgiving? I was shopping for pie ingredients yesterday and picked up a few cans of evaporated filled milk.
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at 3:50 AM on November 21, 2007
(9 comments)
What is it called when the sarcasm is actually masking sincerity?
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at 5:26 AM on October 10, 2007
(29 comments)
Mythology (?) question: I'm looking for a story or creature that must destroy or consume itself in order to either become stronger or to reveal its true form/essence.
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at 5:53 PM on June 28, 2007
(25 comments)
An acquaintance I see fairly regularly made it pretty easy for people to find him on an online forum that he probably thought would stay private from people he actually knew in real life. Being the curious sort I am, I followed the clearly marked trail, and now I know personal things I'd rather not.
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at 6:15 PM on May 31, 2007
(24 comments)
Looking for a Desert Storm-era humor song. The song was about Saddam Hussein, and I remember it from one of the dumb "morning zoo" type radio programs in Cleveland. The lyrics I remember are "He's a middle-east beast/He reads from right to left!/He's a wacky Iraqi."
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at 2:08 PM on November 20, 2006
(4 comments)
ID badge question: Help me find a badge reel that tells me what time it is.
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at 3:26 PM on September 25, 2006
(3 comments)
At-home autobody: Does anyone have experience with the
ding king dent repair kit or anything similar? I got two small (less than quarter-sized) dings in my less-than-one-month-old (to me) car that are making me quite sad.
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at 5:00 PM on May 26, 2006
(5 comments)
I need recommendations for short stories suitable for discussion at a work-sponsored short story club.
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at 6:07 AM on May 19, 2006
(11 comments)
Help me find a website I used to go to that tracks weight and measurements, and also has a calculator to estimate body fat percentage.
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at 5:04 PM on March 13, 2006
(4 comments)
A question about body weight, intake, and output. It requires an experiment on your part, so thanks in advance for your participation.
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at 3:36 PM on January 25, 2006
(21 comments)
What are the tax implications of soliciting donations on your website or blog?
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at 7:42 PM on January 9, 2006
(14 comments)
Help me redesign my new tattoo.
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at 7:22 PM on November 30, 2005
(11 comments)
Is there a resource that will give me a listing of all the various conventions and goings-on in Las Vegas by date?
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at 8:09 PM on November 22, 2005
(1 comment)
To any non-Christians who celebrate Christmas - what makes the holiday special for you? What is "the true meaning of Christmas" for you? What traditions do you follow, what are your favorite memories, etc.
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at 10:28 AM on November 9, 2005
(38 comments)
Is there a resource (web, ideally, but books, etc. are fine too) that shows multiple ways to style basic haircuts? I want it to show a picture of the cut (ex. shoulder-length bob), with lots of options as far as updo's, blow-outs, waves, partial ups, etc. I'm not talking about the 1 or 2 styles it shows in a lot of styling books that are available at the chain salons - I want lots and lots and lots. Is there anything out there?
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at 7:21 PM on October 15, 2005
(1 comment)
Calling in sick: What's the right amount?
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at 4:17 AM on September 30, 2005
(16 comments)
Dummy alert: I have just been offered a new position, and the company requires a drug test. I knew this, and ate a poppyseed bagel anyway. When will the possibility of a poppy-induced positive be minimal?
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at 3:57 PM on June 30, 2005
(19 comments)
Please help my husband! What are your favorite techniques to manage your stress and anger at home, for free, that requires no professional assistance?
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at 4:43 AM on May 24, 2005
(33 comments)
So I'm planning a little party to commemorate the first episode of the Britney Spears-Kevin Federline home movie-rama on UPN, and I need to come up with a truly inspired menu.
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at 7:03 AM on May 14, 2005
(29 comments)
We've had new carpet in our living room for all of two weeks, and our kitty decided to eat a spot of it, about the size of a quarter.
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at 5:49 AM on April 16, 2005
(10 comments)
"I will be out of the office this week. If you need immediate assistance, screw you." I need help writing and recording away messages for email and voicemail!
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at 5:07 AM on February 24, 2005
(13 comments)
My husband and I will be staying with my very retired aunt and uncle in Punta Gorda, FL, near where my very retired parents stay in their RV. Main objective of the trip is total relaxation, but are there any cool things we should try to see and do that might be under the radar of the snowbird set?
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at 4:50 AM on February 17, 2005
(4 comments)
Inspired by a number of people moving into my neighborhood and talking about the gorgeous oak floors revealed when they lifted up the carpet, we decided to jump on the bandwagon and ditch the carpet. Besides, with having two puppies this year, it was beginning to get funky. When we tried, we found that the padding was almost disintegrated, powder in some spots, in others stuck to the floor, and not with adhesive. No amount of mineral spirits and elbow grease was making that stuff budge. Also, there are black spots from when we must have missed a puppy accident. In other words, it looks like crap. Google gives me conflicting reports about the salvagability of the floor - some say a good sanding and maybe some bleach will take care of the dark spots, others say the boards will need to be replaced. Any first hand experience with this one? I know refinishing is a must, but will it be worth the effort?
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at 5:16 AM on November 29, 2004
(12 comments)
I'm looking for recommendations for a good, relatively inexpensive (hopefully around $30) coffee grinder, and some top of the line gourmet coffee to go along with it for a gift for Mom. She usually drinks Folgers, but was quite impressed with Jamaican Blue Mountain. Forgive the cluelessness, I'm more of a tea girl.
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at 6:26 AM on November 20, 2004
(28 comments)
My voice has a nasal sound to it - not high-pitched-nasal, more like it sounds like I have a perpetually stuffy nose. Anything I can work on to change that, or am I stuck?
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at 3:53 PM on October 29, 2004
(6 comments)
As I was reflecting on the numerous road trips with the family of my youth, one thing keeps resurfacing: those little activity books with the "magic" pen that revealed the answers, games, etc. The pen was white with an orange cap, and I remember the books being about 12 inches tall and 6 inches wide, with some hip 70's-ish font well into the 80's. What were they called, and where can I get them?
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at 5:06 AM on October 4, 2004
(9 comments)
What happens to someone's personal debt (ex. credit cards, student loans) if s/he goes to prison? Does it matter if the term is <10 years? Life? (Not that I need to worry personally, just curious.)
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at 7:24 PM on September 1, 2004
(6 comments)
MP3 Player Question: I have a Creative Jukebox Zen Xtra that doesn't seem to be recognizing that there's a battery there. [More Inside]
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at 12:56 PM on August 23, 2004
(9 comments)
Can two dominant male dogs peacefully coexisist in the same house? [More Inside]
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at 11:02 AM on August 1, 2004
(9 comments)
(Probably more useful for next time, but...) My niece (6) and nephew (4) are over, spending the night. After about an hour with our "toy box," they were officially Bored. Mom and Dad won't be here for a good four hours yet. How to entertain kids with a neighborhood full of friends at home and a toy room that rivals Toys R Us?
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at 5:21 AM on July 11, 2004
(21 comments)
I got a tattoo on my back about two years ago. In the past couple of months, I've found that spot to be itchier than the rest of my back. If I apply lotion, however, it's fine - it feels like the same kind of itchiness I get in the winter with dry skin. There isn't any swelling, and the itching isn't all that bothersome or frequent, so I don't think it's an allergy. Any suggestions for a) why this is occurring or b) other ways to treat it, since I can't reach it myself?
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at 5:27 PM on July 1, 2004
(8 comments)
Say you really really really have to pee, and there isn't going to be a bathroom opportunity for at least 30-60 minutes. And you're a chick. Is there any way to trick your brain/bladder into thinking it's not all that bad?
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at 11:04 AM on June 28, 2004
(27 comments)
My grandmother is nearing 90 years old and experiencing increasing effects of dementia. She's been forgetful for a while, but only lately has she started mistaking individuals for others - typically, she thinks I'm a niece of hers, instead of her granddaughter. As her confusion increases, so does my discomfort. I want to spend as much time with her as I can while she's still here, but when entire conversations are filled with misinformation and paranoia (she can't remember where she "hides" money and important objects, so she thinks people steal from her), it's difficult to witness. Any suggestions on how I can get over myself?
posted to Ask Metafilter by ferociouskitty
at 8:14 AM on June 6, 2004
(9 comments)
Internet Sticky Notes: Does the software I want exist? [More Inside]
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at 2:02 PM on May 23, 2004
(7 comments)
I've finished my teacher education program and now I want a job. I sent out resumes to every school system I was interested in and followed up with the basic "Just want to confirm you received it" blah blah blah. I've been told that, now that some systems are posting openings, I should be calling them regularly to keep them aware of my name. But... what do I say?
posted to Ask Metafilter by ferociouskitty
at 9:42 AM on May 8, 2004
(4 comments)
What to do about a student who plagiarized a paper for athletic eligibility? [More inside, because that question by itself is a no brainer.]
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at 3:24 PM on April 19, 2004
(37 comments)
I have quite a few silk blouses, and I'm curious about the various washing instructions. Some are dry-clean only, others hand wash/line dry, and others still are machine wash/tumble dry. (As well as other assorted combinations). Why all the variations, when all are 100% silk?
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at 9:57 AM on April 9, 2004
(4 comments)
Why do dogs behave differently towards different people, and how can an owner adjust that behavior? (More inside)
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at 8:40 AM on April 4, 2004
(23 comments)
I just ordered a box of See's Candies Gourmet Lollipops at Amazon. Based on that purchase, they recommened Al Franken's "Lies and the Lying Liars That Tell Them." Huh? I'm in OH, I just like the lollipops. Does See's have some kind of politics I don't know about?
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at 1:43 PM on February 7, 2004
(6 comments)
Tip etiquette: What is the appropriate tip for carry-out from a traditionally sit-down restaurant?
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at 7:26 PM on January 27, 2004
(40 comments)
I'm searching for a dedicated listing of movies/television episodes with direct links and/or crafty allusions to classic literature, a la "Clueless" to "Emma," or "The Lion King" to "Hamlet." (Or various episodes of The Simpsons to a whole bunch of different things.)
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at 2:45 PM on January 22, 2004
(11 comments)
Calling all artist-types! How do YOU define the term "selling out?"
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at 1:01 PM on January 16, 2004
(36 comments)
Have any of you good folks taken a significant number of online courses or perhaps earned an online degree? I'm looking for an online-only Master's of Education program. And I'd like it to be quick and cheap. Any recommendations, warnings, or otherwise valuable insights?
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at 1:11 PM on January 12, 2004
(12 comments)
Can a person with a severe allergy to nuts drink amaretto safely? I remember reading it's actually made from the pit of a fruit (maybe apricots?), but I can't seem to find any details on the process.
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at 9:39 PM on January 9, 2004
(7 comments)
Is there any way to make an intermittent problem with a laptop more regular? I have a year-old laptop that they talked me into getting an extended warranty for, and there is a problem with the touchpad I've tried to get them to fix twice, but it's never a problem when it's in for service. How can I give them something to fix?
posted to Ask Metafilter by ferociouskitty
at 2:59 PM on December 22, 2003
(10 comments)
