Prosper.com, a massive peer to peer lending site/community makes its data publicly available. You could ask and answer a lot of interesting questions about women's borrowing and lending habits. You could also probably find a comparable data set to compare online and offline lending options.
posted to Ask Metafilter by cushie at 1:38 PM on July 23, 2008

I like Timbuk2, too, and you can get many of their bags for 1/3 to 1/2 off at Sierra Trading Post.
posted to Ask Metafilter by cushie at 10:27 AM on July 23, 2008

Premiership matches are very safe these days (at least as long as you don't go out of your way to provoke anyone). They are very family friendly. You will have no problem with safety, and most people will probably be very nice. You will see a ton of other kids there.
There are tons of police and stewards around to help with you with directions etc and you should have no problems.


Stamford Bridge has some very poor sight lines, you really need to... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by cushie at 8:53 PM on July 22, 2008

This post from Mefite logboy. Check out the rest of his blog, too.
posted to Ask Metafilter by cushie at 12:24 PM on July 21, 2008

If the best option is to transfer your additional credits back to U. of Tennessee, then you will probably need US accredited classes. I would suggest American study abroad programs in London the UK (there are tons of them and many accept students from any University). You might even call the study abroad office at Tennessee to find out about programs in the UK.

If you only need about a year or credit, two semesters of "study abroad" in the UK with programs... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by cushie at 8:23 AM on July 21, 2008

This Union label site has a whole slew of stuff made in the US with union labor. There is also Shop Union Made but the website doesn't seem to work well.

Also, Timbuk2 no longer makes all their bags in the US. They also have production in China, Vietnam and the Philippines.
posted to Ask Metafilter by cushie at 9:06 PM on July 2, 2008

Try Palazzone, not too far from the border of Umbria.
This place is great.
posted to Ask Metafilter by cushie at 1:34 PM on June 27, 2008

BET news has an African-American angle. Although it's still news from an entertainment channel, some of it is OK quality.
posted to Ask Metafilter by cushie at 8:13 AM on June 27, 2008

Visit Frank Lloyd Wright's Falling Water. You should be able to take some great pictures there.
posted to Ask Metafilter by cushie at 6:02 PM on June 16, 2008

You can get very cheap train tickets far in advance, you just need to buy your ticket now, including picking specific trains. Also look for tickets departing after 9:30am, that's considered off-peak. Flexible tickets are very expensive, if you can pick a train and commit to it you can get a pretty good deal if you buy as soon as the tickets go on sale (I think it will be three months in advance), maybe as low as about 30 pounds roundtrip.

The train ride is very pleasant,... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by cushie at 3:37 PM on June 14, 2008

The United Federation of Teachers has a very good conference center in lower Manhattan (the Feldman Center). I can't find much information online so I would suggest calling them. I think they probably have special rates for non-profits.
posted to Ask Metafilter by cushie at 10:53 AM on June 6, 2008

There is some OK food in the museum itself. Otherwise, walk across the street and down Washington Ave. It depends what kind of food you like. Here's a reasonably accurate list. Lots of good Caribbean food available.
I think Cafe Shane is pretty good for more American cuisine. The best place though is Tom's, although you may have to wait for a table on a Saturday (and they are closed Sunday). It is old- fashioned American lunch counter/diner food, which I guess doesn't suit... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by cushie at 8:52 PM on June 5, 2008

Slade School of Fine Art also has short courses. Also the Mary Ward Centre.
posted to Ask Metafilter by cushie at 6:52 PM on June 5, 2008

Here's some great general advice from an economist about applying to Econ Ph.D programs. She confirms the point about taking real analysis. You need to get a grade for these classes so you can prove what you know. You can probably take them at a local college by registering as a part time student.
posted to Ask Metafilter by cushie at 9:39 PM on June 4, 2008

If you are going to edit/cut the conversation at all, the background music will sound really weird. If you aren't editing and you have good equipment, that may not be an issue.
posted to Ask Metafilter by cushie at 9:52 PM on May 21, 2008

Drawger is a community of illustrators (invite only) with some great blogs and galleries.
posted to Ask Metafilter by cushie at 7:58 AM on April 12, 2008

Oxford, MS. Home of Faulkner, lots of beautiful natural scenery. Should be maybe a 6-8 hour drive. Very good for you as book and history buffs. It should be way doable within your budget.
posted to Ask Metafilter by cushie at 9:35 PM on February 6, 2008

It looks like restaurants are exempt from time and a half pay on Sundays. But if you aren't sure, call the Wage and Hours Division of the Department of Labor to check.
posted to Ask Metafilter by cushie at 8:14 PM on February 3, 2008

Try Chicago Filmmakers. They are a non-profit and should be able to get you access to the stuff you need at low cost.
Also would be a good general resource for you, it seems.
posted to Ask Metafilter by cushie at 9:29 PM on January 27, 2008

This was not in the 90s, but more recently, but the BBC had a series called "If...".
Episodes included "If Drugs were Legal," "If the Oil Runs Out," "If Cloning Could Cure Us."
posted to Ask Metafilter by cushie at 8:23 PM on January 27, 2008

Might be worth trying Tenants and Neighbors, an NYC based group that works on these issues.
posted to Ask Metafilter by cushie at 6:34 PM on January 25, 2008

Cayuga Nature Center is available for rentals and has grounds plus a lodge where people can stay. It overlooks the lake and I think it is inexpensive.
posted to Ask Metafilter by cushie at 8:15 PM on January 22, 2008

I think Revolution Teas are really good- nice strong flavor, especially the mint one.
posted to Ask Metafilter by cushie at 8:01 PM on January 22, 2008

I think the best documentary is At the River I Stand. It's about MLK, the Memphis Sanitation workers' strike, and the assasination. It's about an hour long and can be hard to track down, but many public and university libraries have it.
posted to Ask Metafilter by cushie at 7:35 PM on January 20, 2008

Try turning up the volume on the actual iPod (not the car stereo). Somehow this can help, not sure how. Try it at about 80-90% of iPod volume (then use the car stereo to adjust how loud you actually want it to be play).
posted to Ask Metafilter by cushie at 1:08 PM on January 18, 2008

Check the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council, the official registration body. This document contains most of the details.
Assuming her degree is accredited and accepted by the NMC, she would probably have to do a 20 day training program (for adaptation) and then have a supervision period when she is initially practicing nursing.
It should be fairly straightforward. I would call it relatively seamless, mostly bureaucratic.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by cushie at 12:21 PM on January 16, 2008 marked best answer

Yes, the Coq D'or at the Drake sounds like exactly what she is looking for.
posted to Ask Metafilter by cushie at 9:44 PM on January 14, 2008 marked best answer

You should call the WGA with this question. If you are writing anything, and have been since the strike started, you would likely be considered a scab and probably ineligible for future Guild membership.
The writers on strike are not writing anything, hence the phrase "Pencils down means pencils down."
This applies to pitches, spec scripts, etc, not just writers who are under contract on a particular movie or show. If some writers write stuff on spec and others... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by cushie at 9:39 PM on January 14, 2008

Here's a longish Guardian story about genetic sexual attraction. I'm not sure it offers any definitive explanations, but there are several pretty interesting accounts in it.
posted to Ask Metafilter by cushie at 8:29 PM on January 12, 2008

See this previous question, and my answer. It's inexpensive if you're competent to do some fairly basic installation yourself. There are other answers in that thread, but my suggestion is the Krypotonite Stronghold. I guess she may need permission from the landlord to drill into the porch.
posted to Ask Metafilter by cushie at 8:49 PM on January 10, 2008 marked best answer

Also not central, but really great: The Rivoli Ballroom in Brockley. Lots of good bands have played there eg White Stripes and the space is very flexible.
posted to Ask Metafilter by cushie at 2:54 PM on January 10, 2008

There are likely to be a few picketers at least. Also, even if there is no actual picket line it would still be considered (eg by the Guild) crossing the picket line. Just as if a writer went to work, even if there happened to be no pickets there, s/he would have crossed the picket line and broken the strike.
posted to Ask Metafilter by cushie at 12:17 PM on January 8, 2008

Drop them off at the 02, then drive back to the centre of Greenwich, a couple of miles away and park. Lots to do there. You would be fine just walking around. You can also see a film at Greenwich Picturehouse. There are lots of places to eat and drink.
posted to Ask Metafilter by cushie at 5:51 AM on January 4, 2008

I second the recommendation for Lunalux. Excellent work.
posted to Ask Metafilter by cushie at 9:48 PM on December 28, 2007

Sleslie is referring to the book American Vertigo by Bernard-Henri Levy, which must have also been excerpted/featured in the Atlantic.
posted to Ask Metafilter by cushie at 6:30 PM on December 20, 2007

Your friend could probably spend an entire day at the Hacienda exhibition at Urbis . It's well done and has tons of memorabilia. Tons to see there. I think your friend will love it.
posted to Ask Metafilter by cushie at 8:20 PM on November 21, 2007

Buddhists: Namgyal which is the Dalai Lama's order.
Cinemas: Cinemapolis and Fall Creek operated by the same people.
Bookstores: Not as good as they should be. Bookery II is a decent indie, Autumn Leaves is pretty good for used.
Hiking: Cayuga Trails Club.
There is a that is supposed to be good.
Craigslist, as mentioned above, for rentals. Cornell also has an Off Campus Housing site that lists rentals.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by cushie at 8:41 AM on November 16, 2007

Try calling the ACAS Helpline . They are set up to give advice on issues like this. They can inform you of your legal rights and also give some general suggestions.
posted to Ask Metafilter by cushie at 11:30 AM on November 12, 2007

Ikkyu2's advice is actually more applicable to the US situation than the UK.
You cannot be sacked for no reason, they must have a reason (assuming you have passed your probation, which it sounds like you have). Also, they cannot now try to make you so miserable that you leave, as that may be constructive dismissal, which is illegal.

You are right to document everything and insist on your right to be accompanied. As well as calling ACAS (maybe more than... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by cushie at 7:49 PM on November 12, 2007

scrappy= small
posted to Ask Metafilter by cushie at 1:26 PM on November 10, 2007

I think Bandega is exactly what you want. It's a gig guide, with reviews, focused on the Bay Area. And you can set up alerts for artists you're particularly interested in.
posted to Ask Metafilter by cushie at 8:54 AM on September 30, 2007

Old Joy.
posted to Ask Metafilter by cushie at 5:04 PM on July 23, 2007

Also try DJ Mike Relm
posted to Ask Metafilter by cushie at 8:10 PM on July 22, 2007

Neighborhoodies has customizable bags, including hearts. This one looks very similar to what you want.
posted to Ask Metafilter by cushie at 8:17 AM on July 16, 2007

Try Unto This Last. Their stuff is innovative, high quality and inexpensive. Most of their stuff has the same look so you probably wouldn't want to furnish the whole house with it. They deliver anywhere in the UK.
posted to Ask Metafilter by cushie at 6:35 PM on July 5, 2007 marked best answer

They make everything to order (quickly) and getting the exact dimensions you want generally doesn't cost any more.
posted to Ask Metafilter by cushie at 8:55 PM on July 6, 2007

The wool jerseys from Earth Wind and Rider are really great. Very nicely cut, warm, wicking, available in men's and women's cuts. If you get one of their long sleeved jerseys, you may have my problem, which is that I want to wear it every day, regardless of whether I am cycling.
posted to Ask Metafilter by cushie at 4:44 PM on June 14, 2007 marked best answer

This is not exactly what you are asking for, but the Taproot Foundation can do this. She can apply for a grant of 'professional services' from Taproot, specifically in the form of either a Basic or Advanced Website. Unfortunately they only serve clients in a few cities.
posted to Ask Metafilter by cushie at 9:25 AM on June 13, 2007

I have the Kryptonite Stronghold . It comes with good instructions and a masonry drill bit. You can probably use the drill bit with a decent drill if you already have one, or rent one with more torque. It is very secure and not difficult to install, probably under half an hour if you are somewhat competent.
That page also features similar anchors that might be of use. I chose the Kryptonite one because it is designed not to need professional tools or installation.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by cushie at 8:56 PM on June 5, 2007 marked best answer

Columbia College in Chicago has a major in Audio Arts and Acoustics and has lots of classes that shoudl work for you.
go here for info. I don't know enough about it to know why the program isn't on the list you link to, but Columbia is generally well respected.
posted to Ask Metafilter by cushie at 11:15 AM on May 24, 2007