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We did not make the bed, but we must lay in it.

Our mattress was damaged in a (self) move and we have reason to believe that it is a manufacturing issue. We have to deal with the furniture store first. We do not anticipate this being an easy situation. Advice needed, please.
posted to Ask Metafilter by oflinkey at 1:02 PM on June 23, 2008 (5 comments)

Enough with the Calvins wizzing on the Ford/Chevy logo.

Asking for Mr. Oflinkey: Where can he find reliable statistics about how many Americans are employed by various auto manufacturers (Honda, Toyota, Ford, etc.). This should not be limited to manufacturing jobs. He is seeking this information to answer a larger question: Does buying American-made cars really make much of a difference anymore?
posted to Ask Metafilter by oflinkey at 8:10 PM on May 1, 2008 (4 comments)

Reality of Realty

Landlords are selling the house we are in and we would like to know what to expect from the coming months.
posted to Ask Metafilter by oflinkey at 9:33 PM on April 17, 2008 (9 comments)

Shakespeare isn't Old English, students.

I am looking for good, undergraduate-geared resources, articles or book chapters that overview 1) the origins of the English language, 2) Old/Middle/Modern/Contemporary English and things like the Great Vowel Shift, and 3) language development in humans.
posted to Ask Metafilter by oflinkey at 5:52 PM on January 30, 2008 (15 comments)

...In the past, with my granddad, in a warm kitchen, with ginger ale...

Help me find a certain juice glass...
posted to Ask Metafilter by oflinkey at 8:40 AM on January 14, 2008 (3 comments)

Just one cook is spoiling the broth.

How do you avoid chef's stomach?
posted to Ask Metafilter by oflinkey at 11:01 AM on January 4, 2008 (31 comments)

There are poor children all over the world who would not waste that tortellini

I have a lot of fairly overcooked tortellini. What can I do with it?
posted to Ask Metafilter by oflinkey at 9:02 PM on August 3, 2007 (15 comments)

The Movers Say the Muffins Aren't Enough.

Help me sort out tipping packers/movers: The move is 65 miles (so not interstate, etc.), but because of scheduling, I have packers (3) coming on day one (about 1/2 of my stuff is already packed), movers (3) to load on day two, and movers (3) to unload on day three. Is this $20 a person no matter what? I plan on drinks and food, too.
posted to Ask Metafilter by oflinkey at 7:09 PM on July 27, 2007 (7 comments)

Clean and mean here on the Green

What are your favorite heavy-duty cleaning products and super-cleaning secrets?
posted to Ask Metafilter by oflinkey at 7:53 PM on July 11, 2007 (28 comments)

Aye, there's the rub.

Shoe issues-- My Earth shoes are ripping my feet apart.
posted to Ask Metafilter by oflinkey at 9:11 PM on June 28, 2007 (13 comments)

Non-tots

Foodies of AskMe, help me with a food-substitution puzzle-- specifically, Tater Tots. (Any other healthy substitution suggestions also welcome).
posted to Ask Metafilter by oflinkey at 7:42 PM on June 17, 2007 (16 comments)

Can't find any cute Castor and Pollux stuff

What silly gift to give an expectant mother who will be having identical twins?
posted to Ask Metafilter by oflinkey at 11:14 AM on April 14, 2007 (28 comments)

Good Dog! Silly Woman!

Why do dog shows make me cry?
posted to Ask Metafilter by oflinkey at 5:56 PM on March 8, 2007 (73 comments)

Title for a YAL girl's teen novel?

Everybody hates this, but I need help identifying a book so I can "rebuild" a preteen, YAL library...
posted to Ask Metafilter by oflinkey at 3:47 PM on January 5, 2007 (11 comments)

Neti Pot Nose Nuisance

Neti pot users- what am I doing wrong?
posted to Ask Metafilter by oflinkey at 7:38 PM on December 11, 2006 (12 comments)

Heavy Obesity Research

I am looking for good scholarly resources on the social influences on childhood and adult obesity.
posted to Ask Metafilter by oflinkey at 6:28 PM on October 25, 2006 (3 comments)

Casa de Upstate NY

Upstate New York mill town architecture-- what does one call it?
posted to Ask Metafilter by oflinkey at 6:15 PM on October 14, 2006 (7 comments)

Dangerously teetering on shut-in

How to get my parents engaged in life again...
posted to Ask Metafilter by oflinkey at 8:40 PM on August 12, 2006 (13 comments)

Cleaning a cat crate

Help me figure out a way to clean kitty's crate...
posted to Ask Metafilter by oflinkey at 7:34 PM on July 28, 2006 (4 comments)

Money mite be a problem for kitty's ears

Cat with a minor case of ear mites, but I cannot get him to the vet...
posted to Ask Metafilter by oflinkey at 5:31 PM on May 10, 2006 (12 comments)

Runway/taxiway signage lightbox replica

Suggestions needed for painting on a piece of plastic or plexiglass which would be lit from behind.
posted to Ask Metafilter by oflinkey at 8:25 PM on April 12, 2006 (8 comments)

Netgear Wireless PC Adapter trouble

Trouble with a Netgear MA 521 Wireless PC Adapter conking out
posted to Ask Metafilter by oflinkey at 9:45 AM on February 23, 2006 (1 comment)

Read my husband's Palm (Zire)

Please help my husband with his Palm Zire 72 randomly spazzing out and shutting down.
posted to Ask Metafilter by oflinkey at 6:48 PM on February 5, 2006 (2 comments)

Radio Shack Smack

Is it possible for Radio Shack to "not guarantee" an "allocated" online order can be cancelled?
posted to Ask Metafilter by oflinkey at 11:07 PM on January 26, 2006 (10 comments)

Seoul Food- Cooking Korean at Home

Korean Food—Help me get started making it at home.
posted to Ask Metafilter by oflinkey at 4:27 PM on January 9, 2006 (8 comments)

Lexington, KY and I

One day left in Lexington, Kentucky, and I am looking for something to do.
posted to Ask Metafilter by oflinkey at 2:07 PM on October 23, 2005 (5 comments)

Weebly, wobbly, but not falling down

What are some common exercises for a medial collateral ligament sprain?
posted to Ask Metafilter by oflinkey at 12:03 PM on September 28, 2005 (1 comment)

Strangely-colored fruits and veggies

What fruits and vegetables do you know of that come in "odd" colors?
posted to Ask Metafilter by oflinkey at 9:08 PM on September 5, 2005 (45 comments)

Pet bets

I want one of these. but the cost is prohibitive. Any ideas on anything as good or better?
posted to Ask Metafilter by oflinkey at 3:26 PM on August 27, 2005 (5 comments)

Come on in the water is fine

Why does one feel tired after simply floating and noodling around in a pool?
posted to Ask Metafilter by oflinkey at 11:18 AM on August 9, 2005 (11 comments)

Wertsch way did he go?

My university library says I lost a book I know I returned.
posted to Ask Metafilter by oflinkey at 4:31 PM on July 6, 2005 (18 comments)

Cats eating bugs?

Are centipedes safe for cats to eat?
posted to Ask Metafilter by oflinkey at 9:11 PM on May 10, 2005 (15 comments)

Any way to get files off a computer that will not start up?

Is there a way to access files on a hard drive from another computer?
posted to Ask Metafilter by oflinkey at 1:20 PM on February 26, 2005 (11 comments)

Please help my sister out with a huge customer...

Please help my sister out with a huge customer service problem with Dell [MI].
posted to Ask Metafilter by oflinkey at 5:54 PM on January 19, 2005 (27 comments)

Pets pets and more pets: http://ask.metafilter....

Pets pets and more pets: http://ask.metafilter.com/mefi/4681">Sorta tangental followup from about a year ago- re: feline urinary tract blockage.
posted to Ask Metafilter by oflinkey at 5:41 PM on January 6, 2005 (10 comments)

Emergency guest-hosting a tiny, AM radio show........

Emergency guest-hosting a tiny, AM radio show..... [+]
posted to Ask Metafilter by oflinkey at 7:11 PM on December 28, 2004 (16 comments)

Gluten-free viddles?...

Gluten-free viddles? [+]
posted to Ask Metafilter by oflinkey at 5:43 PM on November 30, 2004 (20 comments)

Inspired by a thread below, I have another Latin...

Inspired by a thread below, I have another Latin question..[plus]
posted to Ask Metafilter by oflinkey at 11:44 AM on November 16, 2004 (5 comments)

Shoes and boots for the extra wide foot... [more...

Shoes and boots for the extra wide foot... [more insole]
posted to Ask Metafilter by oflinkey at 8:50 PM on October 26, 2004 (8 comments)

FM antenna/reception issue (and we need to listen...

FM antenna/reception issue (and we need to listen to Little Steven tonight!- MI)
posted to Ask Metafilter by oflinkey at 3:47 PM on September 26, 2004 (10 comments)

I am in love with a Norwegian sweater......

I am in love with a Norwegian sweater...[mi]
posted to Ask Metafilter by oflinkey at 7:09 PM on September 19, 2004 (13 comments)

I am trying to identify three different symbols,...

I am trying to identify three different symbols, two of which were bumper stickers and one is a popular tattoo...[mi]
posted to Ask Metafilter by oflinkey at 9:12 PM on August 27, 2004 (12 comments)

Beading question- I am making a simple seed bead...

Beading question- I am making a simple seed bead necklace, a few bracelets, and earrings. The beads are too small for any needle I have, but it is excessively tedious stringing the teensy beads one by one (especially since I am working toward a thick, ropy and twisted necklace). I know nothing about beading, so I am wondering if anyone here can give me tips, shortcuts, or just tell me that there is no other way to do it.
posted to Ask Metafilter by oflinkey at 2:32 PM on July 2, 2004 (5 comments)

Loftcube

Loftcube. I saw this in Playboy and had to look it up. [Flash and music].
posted to MetaFilter by oflinkey at 5:39 PM on April 10, 2004 (34 comments)

Long ago I asked a question about locating a hard...

Long ago I asked a question about locating a hard to find song. Well, I finally did, but it is on a SoundScan CD. Any way to listen to it? [more inside]
posted to Ask Metafilter by oflinkey at 3:22 PM on March 29, 2004 (1 comment)

I am sorry if this is a stupid noob question, but...

I am sorry if this is a stupid noob question, but my laptop has gotten really slow the last few days- things take forever to load up and I get overlapping in windows, etc. I suspect there has been a buildup of processes, but I really am too computer dumb to know which ones I need and which I can shut off to improve the situation. I have run ad-aware, virus scan, defrag, etc. Is there somewhere I can go that is a cheater site to help me sort out what I can shut off?
posted to Ask Metafilter by oflinkey at 7:42 PM on March 16, 2004 (12 comments)

I have an idea for a theme CD- songs of...

I have an idea for a theme CD- songs of misunderstood intent. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted to Ask Metafilter by oflinkey at 7:09 PM on February 1, 2004 (40 comments)

What to do about a foundling kitten... [more...

What to do about a foundling kitten... [more inside]
posted to Ask Metafilter by oflinkey at 5:36 PM on January 15, 2004 (33 comments)

How does one go about locating particularly hard...

How does one go about locating particularly hard to find and very silly music? [More inside]
posted to Ask Metafilter by oflinkey at 10:25 AM on January 8, 2004 (5 comments)

The movie _Big Night_ had a wonderful scene with...

The movie _Big Night_ had a wonderful scene with a dish they called tympani. It is actually a traditional dish, although perhaps not as massive as it was in the film. The idea is that the tympani is filled to the brim with goodies like sausage, eggs, ravioli, etc. I have been able to find only one version of a receipe through google, but this particular method uses a loose pasta bottom/sides, and a shortbread-type top. I am more interested in experimenting with something that looks more like the movie version, albeit smaller (for those of you that have not seen the move, first, run out and rent it...the tympani looks as if it uses sheet pasta all around). Any advice for cooking with sheet pasta as a crust on a large pie-type dish?
posted to Ask Metafilter by oflinkey at 5:14 PM on December 27, 2003 (4 comments)