Throwing one out there for Prague (north side of Queen, just west of Bathurst -- next to rotate this! I think). Reasonably priced. Ask for a side of sauerkraut.

Ideal Coffee -- go to the Ossington location (west side of the street south of Dundas), and make sure to go next door to Bar a Soupe for, you guessed it, soup.

Thursday and Friday nights and Saturday afternoons/early evening are good times to check out art openings -- West Queen West and... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by Felicity Rilke at 9:16 PM on May 6, 2008

Patak's makes curry pastes -- I don't know if you can get it in the states. But they (along with Sharwood curries) are readily available in Canada, and can generally be found for a decent price.

Sorry I can't help out with recipes.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Felicity Rilke at 12:35 AM on April 7, 2008

Nicole or Jessica at Shampoo in Kensington Market.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Felicity Rilke at 8:45 PM on March 30, 2008

This happens to me when I take cold medication (especially Contac C) which is why I generally don't take it anymore. It usually takes about 8 hours or so before my system starts returning to normal.

I can't offer any advice about making yourself feel better (unless you have an ativan you can take) other than going home if you aren't there already and lying prone until the dizziness passes (I've had a couple loss of balance and fainting moments after taking cold... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by Felicity Rilke at 6:14 AM on March 14, 2008

You can also call your doctor or local health network and ask if you can take some gravol. It may help with the nausea and might make you drowsy enough to sleep the rest of this off.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Felicity Rilke at 6:16 AM on March 14, 2008

You can also try contacting one of the Susan G. Komen affiliates in Florida. They may be able to point you in the right direction for treatment funding/programs for uninsured/under-insured women.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Felicity Rilke at 2:27 PM on March 11, 2008

A cheque deposited in a TD ATM won't be 'processed' until the next business day (March 3rd). The funds will be in your account, but the actual deposit won't appear on your list of account activity until Monday. I'm assuming you have an account with TD like mine, and the cheque won't be held for any amount of time.

Deposit the cheque now. It's fine.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Felicity Rilke at 6:23 AM on February 29, 2008

Cup your hands over your eyes shutting out all light. Relax your eyes with the lids open (as though you've let your eyes lose focus). Like jdruk, I was taught this by my opthamologist.

Also, all of the above -- drink lots of fluids, humidifier, rest when able, teabags.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Felicity Rilke at 2:31 PM on January 31, 2008

Furtive gave great advice, but in the end no one needed to use it. The guy turned up alive and well at home -- it was a nasty trick he played for reasons yet unknown.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Felicity Rilke at 7:31 PM on January 8, 2008

Try this blog. If you email the author, she'll likely answer any questions you have.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Felicity Rilke at 5:00 PM on January 8, 2008

Yes , many doctors don't perform this -- unfortunately, as I learned. Had my GP done a bimanual pelvic exam, my ovarian cancer would likely have been diagnosed and treated a good four or five months earlier than it was, potentially sparing me a uterus and cervix.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Felicity Rilke at 10:55 PM on August 15, 2007

This was happening in the doorway of the business where I work. Four or five mornings a week, the person who opened would have to clean piss out of the entrance way. So two and a half weeks ago we put up a big sign which reads:

PLEASE DO NOT URINATE HERE. THIS IS NOT A BATHROOM. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

Surprisingly, this has taken care of our problem. We haven't had a pee incident since the sign went up (touch wood).
posted to Ask Metafilter by Felicity Rilke at 8:01 PM on June 11, 2007

Thanks, I just emailed him.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Felicity Rilke at 10:11 PM on May 14, 2007

I had an oopherectomy 4 years ago when I was 23, for ovarian cancer.

I have lots of experiences to relate, but it will take more time than I have now, running out the door. Later tonight, when I can give this answer some time, I'll get back to you.

If you have any specific questions, my email is in my profile.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Felicity Rilke at 7:28 AM on May 7, 2007

I sent you an email. A really, really long email. Hope it helps.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Felicity Rilke at 8:25 PM on May 7, 2007

This has happened to me in the past, and I've simply filled the pot three-quarters full of water and added anywhere from 250 ml to 500 ml baking soda. Then I sit the pot on the stove, bring the water up to a simmer, and let the baking soda do it's wonders. You will probably have to top the water off as it evaporates, but the carbon should eventually flake off. You might want to scrub the pot a couple times and refill it with fresh baking soda and water, but it will eventually come clean and... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by Felicity Rilke at 8:12 AM on April 16, 2007

My 8-year old lab's belly turned black from allergies/yeast infections. Bathing her regularly with Earthbath Orange Peel shampoo helps, as does adding a capful of apple cider vinegar to her waterbowl, but it never fully goes away.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Felicity Rilke at 1:11 PM on April 15, 2007

I don't know about "death from shock" after being exposed to light, but horses were used in mining, and some sources claim they were kept mainly underground, while others oppose this claim. Here is one good source on pit ponies and their behaviour above/below ground.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Felicity Rilke at 12:44 AM on April 7, 2007 marked best answer

It'll probably be hit-and-miss figuring out what foods are palatable, and unfortunately what worked for me might not work for your friend. The following list from chemocare.com has good suggestions, especially brushing your teeth before and after every meal and eating with plastic utensils to minimise metallic tastes. (There is a suggestion to substitute eggs in place of red meat -- I don't eat red meat, but I do eat eggs and that is the one food I tell everyone to avoid in the days following... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by Felicity Rilke at 11:13 AM on April 1, 2007

My favourite store is Lettuce Knit in Kensington Market (on Nassau, just west of Augusta beside Ideal Coffee and across from Ronnie's). Romni definitely has the larger selection , but Lettuce Knit gets in really beautiful wools (including some locally spun and dyed) and is much smaller and easier to navigate (so if you're like me and get overwhelmed by narrow aisles, it's a good place to shop).

The Knit Cafe sells wool, though I've never shopped there. I am, however,... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by Felicity Rilke at 7:11 PM on March 5, 2007

Check out the ACOR listservs, you may find a good community there.

I'm familiar with several online cancer communities (I'll go through my links and see if any might be appropriate for teens/pre-teens), and may be able to direct you to local resources if I know where those involved are located (email in profile).

Is this a loss which is expected or a loss which has already occurred? It can make a difference in the type of support... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by Felicity Rilke at 6:57 PM on February 13, 2007

My first suggestion for family/teen sites are Dana-Farber's Family Connections. They have age appropriate information and support for children and teens. If you contact them directly, they should also be able to point you to local resources. As far as bereavement services and support goes, the kids are likely to benefit more from real-life support groups where they can talk and connect with others in similiar situations. Online cancer support groups are often filled with wingnuts (though ACOR... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by Felicity Rilke at 8:32 PM on February 13, 2007

How is the holder anchored in the wall though? Do you just cut out the piece of drywall with the holder, or is there something more keeping it in place?

The plan is to remove the current recessed ceramic holder, patch the drywall, and replace it with a non-recessed wall-mounted holder.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Felicity Rilke at 11:59 AM on February 4, 2007

There isn't a lot of information about women in your particular situation. The Women's Health Initiative only looked at naturally menopausal women, not surgically menopausal women. It is not believed that ERT raises the risk of breast cancer for those of us who have experienced surgical menopause.

Your doctor is likely unwilling to stop ERT for quite some time because the benefits - especially reduced risk of heart disease and osteoporosis - outweigh the risks. Your... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by Felicity Rilke at 6:56 PM on January 29, 2007 marked best answer

Yes it would be terrible to separate the two. They are socialized to one another and cats do best when they have a companion, which these two have always had. You need to find them a home together.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Felicity Rilke at 9:21 AM on January 4, 2007

Also, try using Petfinder to find them a home or a foster home. You may want to think about charging an adoption fee to ensure that the person who takes the cats is serious about them -- I think Petfinder has something written about this. I know several people who have found cats and dogs off Petfinder, and they have all been very happy with the process.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Felicity Rilke at 9:24 AM on January 4, 2007

Not James Brown, but a reference to the man. Check out Nino Ferrer's La Pelle Nera.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Felicity Rilke at 9:59 PM on December 30, 2006

Neil Gaimon's Coraline, Lewis Carol's Alice in Wonderland if she hasn't read it yet, pretty much anything by Beverly Cleary (I loved the Ramona and Henry books at that age), definitely Harriet the Spy, Louisa May Alcott's Little Women, oh, and maybe Cynthia Voigt.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Felicity Rilke at 8:06 AM on December 21, 2006

I know of one Toronto agency which charged clients $300-375 an hour, of which the escorts received $125-150 an hour. However, at one point (I don't know if this is still the case) the operators of the agency were working with an escort-procurer (read: pimp) who was bringing girls in from Montreal and taking their cut. He, in turn, put the girls up in an apartment, bought their clothes, and provided them with a small allowance. I don't know how typical these rates and cuts are for Toronto -- I'm... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by Felicity Rilke at 9:11 PM on December 20, 2006

Have you actually had your testosterone levels checked? Do you know for a fact they aren't low?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Felicity Rilke at 8:46 PM on December 20, 2006

Miss Otis Regrets?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Felicity Rilke at 9:25 PM on December 17, 2006

By Cole Porter, I think.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Felicity Rilke at 9:27 PM on December 17, 2006

All good ideas so far. If you're interested in checking out the art/writing/film scene in Toronto, you may want to sign up for the instant coffee Toronto events list -- it'll point you in the direction of openings, viewings, lectures, and parties you may not come across as easily by reading the free weekly rags.

Go for brunch. Toronto is a big brunch city. Check out Aunties and Uncles or Saving Grace for a good, mid-priced brunch, or get $2.99 bacon and eggs at Green... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by Felicity Rilke at 10:09 AM on November 9, 2006 marked best answer

Gynecological issues such as ovarian cysts can cause you to urinate more frequently because of pressure on the bladder. If your urgency to pee can't be explained by yeast infection or UTI, you may want to request a transvaginal ultrasound to check out the possibility of ovarian cysts -- they are fairly common.

Also, increased frequency of urination without pain can be a sign of ovarian cancer (which I learned after I was diagnosed) and should be... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by Felicity Rilke at 7:57 AM on October 23, 2006

Simons (mentioned above by dame) was were I always bought my tights in Montreal. They always have a great selection of tights, reasonably priced. Also, the store is easy to get to. It's on Ste. Catherine St. W, about two blocks east of Peel St. (I can't remember the exact cross street).
posted to Ask Metafilter by Felicity Rilke at 12:54 PM on October 22, 2006

Try this article. It's very to-the-point.

I don't usually use sauces -- I just cook with ginger and garlic and lightly coat the stirfry with tamari before serving.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Felicity Rilke at 7:22 AM on October 4, 2006

Modest Mouse's Neverending Math Equation (I like Sun Kil Moon's version from Tiny Cities) -- "the plants and the animals, they are linked, the plants and the animals eat each other."
posted to Ask Metafilter by Felicity Rilke at 4:55 PM on October 1, 2006

I haven't had this surgery, but I know several who have. Your mom will probably be put on a soft diet for a couple weeks after the surgery -- this means low-residue (low fibre) foods, limited meat, no raw veggies, no nuts, and no beans, cabbage or other gas-inducing foods. Good foods are soups, pastas, mashed potatoes, and eggs. Well-cooked vegetables which are pureed into sauces and soups will likely be fine -- her doctor should let her know before sending her home what foods she can and can't... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by Felicity Rilke at 9:59 AM on September 20, 2006

dobie - I know you (Kelowna/MTL).
posted to Ask Metafilter by Felicity Rilke at 11:01 PM on September 18, 2006

Mold or mildew in your house could cause this -- I had this same problem for a couple months until I moved my bed and discovered the floor and my mattress were completely mildew-covered. A few years later a roommate of mine went through the same thing (same apartment, different room). You may want to move your furniture around and check for this (though if it's inside your walls, it may be harder to find).
posted to Ask Metafilter by Felicity Rilke at 10:29 PM on September 18, 2006

Perhaps she is a follower of Eckankar, Religion of the Light and Sound of God. I had an "Eck" roommate, and for what it's worth, there was nothing cultish about her.

There is likely no connection between The Light and the Bahá'í Faith, though there may be some similarities in beliefs. Bahá'í splinter groups are extremely rare (making up less than 1% of followers) and tend to centre around issues of leadership or guardianship of the Faith. Certainly no... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by Felicity Rilke at 1:23 PM on September 14, 2006

The only Toast I know of (other than the sandwich place you find in Canadian airports) is Toast on Queen which you can find at 993 Queen St. E. There is a Kopi Luwak Bean Company wordpress site which purports to be based in Toronto, but I couldn't find any email address or other contact information. You might find it best to ask someone who works at Moonbean Cafe (30 St Andrew St, between Kensington Ave. and Spadina) or IDeal Coffee (84 Nassau St, between Augusta and Lippincott) -- while I don't... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by Felicity Rilke at 7:35 PM on September 12, 2006 marked best answer

They waved us through at the border without checking our i.d. As for letting her drive off, the officer in Tennessee was convinced (after talking with my friend and the police in Toronto) that the warrant, though issued for her name, is in fact connected to someone else who is simply using her identification. It wasn't explained how the real drug trafficker operated.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Felicity Rilke at 12:27 PM on August 29, 2006

How adventurous are you feeling? And how late do you feel like staying out?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Felicity Rilke at 12:05 AM on August 19, 2006

thecjm -- the abandoned factory was the reason I was questioning how adventuresome illegiblemess was feeling. I've got my flashlight ready.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Felicity Rilke at 1:40 PM on August 19, 2006

I read the "wait for it" in the Dorothy sentence as a dramatic pause to convey a sense of "isn't this ridiculous?' or "what an expected final coincidence" because I though the sentence was referring to a different Dorothy than the Wizard of Oz's Dorothy. "So I met this girl, Dorothy, the other night at Mike's party. She has red shoes, a dog named Toto, and is from, wait for it, Kansas." It doesn't make the interjection good, but it does... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by Felicity Rilke at 12:02 PM on August 19, 2006

Your local YMCA should have adult swim lessons for beginners. No children will be present to mock you (unless you have your own to bring).

Take lessons from an instructor, either privately or in a group. You'll be safer, you'll learn better technique, and you'll learn faster.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Felicity Rilke at 8:57 PM on August 17, 2006

Melinika, this is probably the best we can do, thanks for the advice. If you don't mind, could you could email me (in profile) the name of your insurance provider? We (the car owner and myself) haven't been able to find any providers who will do less than a one-year policy.

Jellicle, the car is in the process of being registered in Ontario, but Jacquilynne basically clarified the question -- the car will quite likely be unused for 6 or more months of the year, so a... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by Felicity Rilke at 9:08 PM on August 15, 2006

Montreal has (had?) a homeless man with a pack of about 12-18 dogs and puppies, mutty shepherd and lab mixes. The dogs never seemed to be underfed -- I know the pet store I bought from occasionally gave the guy bags of food, and there were a few good samaritans who donated food for the dogs.

The dogs weren't fixed (thus the puppies and size of the pack). I know lots of the crusty punks would get puppies from the dog man. On a couple occasions, the police and the SPCA... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by Felicity Rilke at 8:56 AM on August 11, 2006

It is illegal to sell tickets for more than face-value in Ontario, and illegal to re-sell event tickets outside an event no matter what the cost (to the tune of a $500 fine), but this bylaw is almost never enforced.

Ebay or craigslist the tickets for face value.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Felicity Rilke at 8:29 PM on August 10, 2006