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What is the origin of the phrase "by the balls" as in: "He's really got you by the balls."?
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at 4:52 PM on October 2, 2008
(14 comments)
Chicago Meet-up: I'm going to be in town for
An Event Apart the evenings of October 12 and 13th. How about a meetup?
posted to MetaTalk by sciurus
at 2:03 PM on September 30, 2008
(22 comments)
Build My Custom Road Bike! I bike to work 7 months out of the year, but I'm by no means a bike geek. However, I'd like to build my own road bike because I'm tired of my Mongoose. MeFites, please guide me through this process and/or recommend resources to help a first-timer out.
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at 2:53 PM on July 9, 2008
(31 comments)
Antique Flag Care: How do I care for a WW I era flag?
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at 11:42 AM on May 23, 2008
(6 comments)
Clothing Search: I was at H&M a few weeks ago and they had this sweet long-sleeved gray button-down with epaulettes on the shoulders and double breast pockets; none in my size. Sort of punk rock/nondescript uniform-looking. Any ideas where I can find the same thing online?
posted to Ask Metafilter by sciurus
at 5:03 AM on April 16, 2008
(5 comments)
The Makhmalbafs
are an Iranian family of filmmakers, although Samira tends to get the most press.
posted to MetaFilter by sciurus
at 1:58 PM on April 7, 2008
(13 comments)
How can I extract video from corrupt/poorly burned VOB files into a format that is editable?
posted to Ask Metafilter by sciurus
at 1:33 PM on January 7, 2008
(5 comments)
Jazz on the Screen
"This searchable filmography documents the work of some 1,000 major jazz and blues figures in over 14,000 cinema, television and video productions."
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at 10:09 AM on October 26, 2007
(8 comments)
What is a good "art cheer" for a K-6 art teacher's classroom?
posted to Ask Metafilter by sciurus
at 5:02 PM on August 26, 2007
(5 comments)
Why won't the paint strip off my hardwood floor in one particular area?
Before - After
posted to Ask Metafilter by sciurus
at 2:00 PM on July 26, 2007
(15 comments)
What are some good, somewhat dirty jokes suitable for telling to my Grandma?
posted to Ask Metafilter by sciurus
at 2:52 PM on June 26, 2007
(53 comments)
Howdy. I'm searching for a post that I think was made here awhile back of people carrying ridiculous amounts of stuff while riding a bike. I can't find it [maybe it wasn't here]. Anyway, in the course of searching for it I also took a gander through the FAQ in the hopes that I could find information on the best way to search MeFi... [mi]
posted to MetaTalk by sciurus
at 7:46 AM on January 21, 2007
(7 comments)
mySQL/Drupal/phpMyAdmin: I've got
this error in my Drupal DB, and I understand what I'm supposed to do to fix it, but I don't know how to get jiggy in my database.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sciurus
at 4:18 PM on November 6, 2006
(5 comments)
Who said "There is nothing more frightening than a closed door."? I seem to remember an attribution to Hitchcock, but that may be apocryphal. Also, my recollection of the quote may be a paraphrase.
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at 5:26 AM on October 4, 2006
(19 comments)
Reviewing Every Criterion DVD
I am slowly watching and reviewing every movie in the Criterion Collection's catalog. I say slowly because it is going to take me 3 or 4 years to watch and review them all. In addition to my own thoughts on the films, I also link to the best online resources concerning the film or its director. Any and all suggestions are welcome. Thanks for looking.
posted to Projects by sciurus
at 3:34 PM on October 1, 2006
Hello! I'm addicted to MetaFilter Music. One thing I'd like to encourage is well-fleshed ID3 data. Some of the songs I've downloaded simply say things like "Track 4" and then I can't figure out who the hell provided me with the wonderful ear-candy. Thanks to everyone for posting their tunes!
posted to MetaTalk by sciurus
at 4:55 AM on July 12, 2006
(13 comments)
BluesFilter: What are the best blues songs of all time?
posted to Ask Metafilter by sciurus
at 1:52 PM on February 27, 2006
(39 comments)
Cleveland/NEO MeetUp! I suggest one week from today, that is, 2.22.2006 at 8pm at
Edison's Pub. Yea, Nay or other suggestions?
posted to MetaTalk by sciurus
at 9:36 AM on February 15, 2006
(6 comments)
Case Interview Tips. I'm applying to several business analyst/consulting jobs that require a case interview as part of the screening process. I've never done one of these and I'd like to hear your experiences with them.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sciurus
at 4:57 AM on February 14, 2006
(7 comments)
Meet the Bloggers
is a group of Ohio citizen journalists who have been interviewing state political candidates, podcasting the interviews and taking questions from anyone who is interested in the candidate's policies. [more inside]
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at 6:18 AM on January 10, 2006
(3 comments)
Y'all know where I might find generic movie score music on these here internets?
posted to Ask Metafilter by sciurus
at 1:17 PM on January 9, 2006
(7 comments)
What is your favorite astronomy picture? Would you please provide a link to it? The higher the resolution, the better.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sciurus
at 2:49 PM on December 16, 2005
(29 comments)
Are there content management systems or wiki software that are designed to run using ASP and/or focused on .NET functionality and use within a Microsoft/Windows Server environment? If so, what are some examples, reviews and or other information that would be worth knowing? Gracias.
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at 8:59 AM on November 23, 2005
(5 comments)
I have a pair of antique oak T-back chairs with padded leather seats. The leather is old and not quite brittle, but it is cracking ever so slowly. What can I do to help restore some suppleness and health to the leather?
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at 7:37 AM on November 12, 2005
(4 comments)
"This is
a game of skill, designed not only to challenge one's hand-eye coordination, but to stimulate strategic thinking as well."
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at 9:55 AM on October 21, 2005
(23 comments)
Trillian/YahooMessenger: I can't get Trillian to delete my Yahoo! Messenger contacts. I can delete them but whenever I open Trillian the next time, they reappear. When I load the actual Yahoo Messenger program they don't appear. I've also deleted all my address book contacts but still, these old accounts appear on Trillian. any ideas on how to make them stay dead?
posted to Ask Metafilter by sciurus
at 9:43 AM on October 1, 2005
(5 comments)
Cleveland/NEOhio Meetup? • Who, What, When, Where, Why, How.
posted to MetaTalk by sciurus
at 5:02 AM on September 26, 2005
(22 comments)
Name that Movie: Oceans of lava, people riding giant
pillbugs, hot air balloons that might also be critters...
posted to Ask Metafilter by sciurus
at 10:06 AM on September 14, 2005
(13 comments)
Magazine recommendations: poetry or guitar...
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at 10:20 AM on August 28, 2005
(10 comments)
I'm having a dinner party where I'm serving a lemon mushroom and leek risotto and a red onion, pesto and goat cheese tart as the main dishes. What the hell kind of wine do I serve with that?
posted to Ask Metafilter by sciurus
at 10:36 AM on July 22, 2005
(32 comments)
I would like recommendations for pretty and simple Spanish/Latin American guitar pieces.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sciurus
at 6:19 AM on July 14, 2005
(3 comments)
Thank you MetaFilter, for nearly six years of mind-blowing links, ribaldry, debauchery, helping me become a bit better at critical thinking and debating, and for giving me illimitable examples of what to do and what not to do on the internets. Plus any other stuff I forgot to mention. Y'all rule.
posted to MetaTalk by sciurus
at 11:31 AM on June 29, 2005
(26 comments)
Wi-Fi Thank You
is a place where you can send a thank you message to anyone who provides a free Wi-Fi hotspot.
posted to MetaFilter by sciurus
at 10:32 AM on June 22, 2005
(8 comments)
Name that Creepy Short Film: A woman starts to pull a hair out of a sink...
posted to Ask Metafilter by sciurus
at 5:30 AM on May 17, 2005
(3 comments)
Your Daily Art
is a weblog that provides a short and sweet art history lesson on a daily basis.
posted to MetaFilter by sciurus
at 7:21 AM on April 22, 2005
(12 comments)
Pixar
has the name recognition, but plenty of other folks do some mighty fine animation. Thanks to
Mike Judge and
Don Hertzfeldt the
Animation Show aims to bring them to your town. A celebratory selection of shorts inside.
posted to MetaFilter by sciurus
at 7:12 AM on April 10, 2005
(19 comments)
Cleveland Meetup Photos! • My camera decided yesterday was the day to break so only three turned out.
Here they are.
posted to MetaTalk by sciurus
at 11:16 AM on April 4, 2005
(11 comments)
Music Theory/Chord Progressions: Bm + F#7 + ???
I'm trying to compose my first song on a guitar; being unused to most chord progressions I need some help figuring out what the hell key I'm in and what progression I need to use.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sciurus
at 3:50 AM on March 31, 2005
(18 comments)
What are some good companies that build customized notebooks? I'm looking for a level of customization/options like
VoodooPC.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sciurus
at 6:25 AM on March 18, 2005
(2 comments)
