Is it [hard to find]? It looks like Netflix has it. They also have free trial offers.
posted to Ask Metafilter by needs more cowbell at 10:35 AM on July 22, 2008

web-based calendars/tracking utilities:

Fertility Friend
Cyclespage.com
posted to Ask Metafilter by needs more cowbell at 1:17 AM on July 21, 2008

Since it's on Flickr already, you might as well put it in the "ID Please" pool: http://www.flickr.com/groups/idplease/
posted to Ask Metafilter by needs more cowbell at 10:13 AM on July 16, 2008

I grew up about a mile northwest of Pimlico, and I had a whole long ramble typed out, but instead I'll just say that I agree with ihadapony: Pimlico's not a good neighborhood and the metro's not great. Also, you're talking about Baltimore in August, which means it will be hot and humid and gross. Drive.

Neighborhoods do get better and safer as you head north of Pimlico, particularly when you're east of Reisterstown Road or Park Heights Avenue.
posted to Ask Metafilter by needs more cowbell at 5:56 PM on July 13, 2008

I have never stayed there (or been inside), but the Abacrombie Badger was on the list of hotels/.Bed & Breakfasts to recommend to parents when I was temping at the front desk at Maryland Institute College of Art. It's in Mt. Vernon and seems like it might be an interesting place. It also appears to be less expensive than the big-name hotels downtown.
posted to Ask Metafilter by needs more cowbell at 11:57 PM on July 13, 2008

Service: I have a Thinkpad R61 (different specs than what you're looking at, though). A few months ago it needed repair (it froze while I was trying to update the BIOS). The customer service person I spoke to spoke English perfectly and didn't give me a runaround at all. Turnaround time for getting the postpaid box and having the laptop back in my hands was a week or less (can't remember exactly, but it was fast--though, granted, it was a simple, defined problem that they were fixing.). I was... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by needs more cowbell at 7:50 PM on July 11, 2008

What should I wear or not wear?

You should not wear anything that's the wrong size. You should not wear a shawl just to make other people feel better. You should not wear a t-shirt over your bathing suit while swimming, because it's dangerous (it can balloon, fill up with water, and drag you down). Other than that, wear what you want. Enjoy and have fun.
posted to Ask Metafilter by needs more cowbell at 6:16 PM on July 10, 2008

Try putting the headphones on so that the "Y" intersection is in back of your head and the extra cord is along your back instead.
posted to Ask Metafilter by needs more cowbell at 10:10 AM on July 9, 2008 marked best answer

staggernation, there's always Pero and Cafix coffee replacers. Cafix specifically claims to be low-acid. Different ingredients (malted barley, chicory, and rye vs. Postum's wheat and molasses) but the OP might like 'em. I do, but I also like raw unseasoned tofu, so I'm not sure that counts.
posted to Ask Metafilter by needs more cowbell at 9:14 PM on July 6, 2008

Seconding BrotherCaine said - thanks for doing the right thing!

Also, I bet the mods could still make this anonymous if that's still useful to you - email 'em.
posted to Ask Metafilter by needs more cowbell at 9:23 AM on July 5, 2008

If you really liked that model, check ebay - a lot of people sell new-with-tags bras, especially discontinued ones.
posted to Ask Metafilter by needs more cowbell at 11:22 AM on July 3, 2008 marked best answer

I take calcium-magnesium supplements at night when I'm having trouble sleeping. Calcium has a mild sedative effect and Magnesium has a mild muscle relaxing effect. The combo helps me chill out enough to fall asleep. Not a magic bullet, but it can't hurt.
posted to Ask Metafilter by needs more cowbell at 12:38 AM on June 26, 2008

Better than coconut milk would be cream of coconut. It gives a really rich texture.

My mother makes pina colada sorbet using (canned) cream of coconut, canned pineapple chunks, rum, and enough orange juice to thin it to a good consistency. (Unfortunately I don't know the exact proportions, but I think it's pretty forgiving and depends on which flavors you like best.) She just buzzes it in a food processor, freezes it in a flat pan, and then breaks up the frozen... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by needs more cowbell at 4:36 PM on June 12, 2008

DIY menstrual extraction isn't particularly safe or natural, and it's not permanent.
posted to Ask Metafilter by needs more cowbell at 3:43 AM on June 12, 2008

Lentil-Rice Casserole. Vegetarian if you use veggie broth instead of chicken broth.
posted to Ask Metafilter by needs more cowbell at 10:47 PM on June 7, 2008

If you end up deciding to look for another place, feel free to send me a mefimail. I subletted a room in Berkeley for the summer but may end up leaving the area.
posted to Ask Metafilter by needs more cowbell at 10:31 PM on June 7, 2008

The closest to anything relevant I found is a claim that

Petrolatum is listed as a probable human carcinogen in the European Union's Dangerous Substances Directive (UNECE 2004), and its use in cosmetics will be banned by September 2004 with the following caveat:“The classification as a carcinogen need not apply if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by needs more cowbell at 9:24 PM on May 21, 2008

Clip that URL a bit and you get links to things like, "Stem Cell Nutrition", which to me looks like parking a liver enzyme work up next to the phrase, "Plus, you're a Virgo with Mars ascendant."

Oh, that site itself seems to have little credibility, but it was the closest thing I could find to someone explaining what they meant when they claimed mineral oil is "banned in Europe."
posted to Ask Metafilter by needs more cowbell at 4:56 PM on May 24, 2008

If the tub is white (or at least not some funky color like blue or pink), try saturating paper towels with pure undiluted bleach and letting them sit on the stains overnight.
posted to Ask Metafilter by needs more cowbell at 5:10 PM on May 23, 2008

Oh, and I'm assuming it's a regular porcelain tub, not some newfangled fiberglass thing. I have no idea if bleach would mess up fiberglass.
posted to Ask Metafilter by needs more cowbell at 5:12 PM on May 23, 2008

The formatting on this page has changed since I bookmarked it (and maybe since you saw it, if it's the right one), but there's a page like that at http://www.wdxcyber.com/ncontr13.htm
posted to Ask Metafilter by needs more cowbell at 2:54 AM on May 21, 2008 marked best answer

Costco's online pharmacy has it. If you're near a Costco, they probably have it at the brick-and-mortar pharmacy as well. You don't need a membership to use the pharmacy, just go to the membership desk and ask for a (free) day pass that will allow you to go to their pharmacy.
posted to Ask Metafilter by needs more cowbell at 7:58 PM on May 20, 2008

"Real" Sudafed, if it works well for you. It can be a pain to find and purchase when you're sick with the new rules.
posted to Ask Metafilter by needs more cowbell at 3:30 PM on May 19, 2008 marked best answer

Guys, presumably the estimated $1500 is for more than a tetanus shot, but also the rabies protocol...

A tetanus shot and some betadine or something similar for a dog bit ran me under $500 at a US emergency room with (effectively) no insurance.
posted to Ask Metafilter by needs more cowbell at 11:13 PM on May 18, 2008

There isn't a big Orthodox community in Washington DC, so there aren't a lot of morning minyanim. Most Orthodox people in that area live in the suburbs--particularly in Silver Spring. There are some Mincha minyans (listed here under DC) for people who work in DC, but I don't know if that would work for you.
posted to Ask Metafilter by needs more cowbell at 2:18 PM on May 18, 2008

Sorry to derail, but SassHat, are you referring to online pharmacies that provide the prescription as well as the meds (or meds sans prescription) or are you referring to online pharmacies that require customers to send in a written prescription?
posted to Ask Metafilter by needs more cowbell at 10:39 PM on May 15, 2008

Something to consider: Are you planning to get college credit for the classes you'll be taking at Hebrew University? Some schools have a policy that you can't get credit for classes taken in that time period between deferment and actually starting classes.
posted to Ask Metafilter by needs more cowbell at 11:30 AM on May 12, 2008

Y-love? I'm not sure how Klezmer-y it is, but it's hiphop with elements of Jewish music.
posted to Ask Metafilter by needs more cowbell at 3:12 PM on May 9, 2008

Sometimes individual people react differently to individual breeds, so work with the hypoallergenic lists, but make sure to spend time with the breeds or specific mutt-y dogs you're considering.
posted to Ask Metafilter by needs more cowbell at 3:08 PM on May 8, 2008

I think you should call and tell the doc that the symptoms came back after you stopped the Allegra D and let her make the decision. The "D" in Allegra D is for pseudoephedrine (real Sudafed), which you can get over-the-counter, but IMHO it's not a good idea to take that stuff continuously. I have an ADD family member who was addicted to the stuff for years - it's related to speed/ritalin/etc.
posted to Ask Metafilter by needs more cowbell at 1:24 PM on May 3, 2008

Looks like a tulip to me as well. ASPCA says they're toxic, but separately they say that it's tulip bulbs that are particularly toxic. They also have a page of suggestions...I'd call the vet.
posted to Ask Metafilter by needs more cowbell at 8:46 PM on May 2, 2008

The red and blue ad that iconomy mentioned is a Saab ad. There's a bigger (though slightly different) version here.
posted to Ask Metafilter by needs more cowbell at 5:58 PM on April 29, 2008

Dan at Acne.org suggests mixing Jojoba oil into your moisturizer to combat flakiness.
posted to Ask Metafilter by needs more cowbell at 2:38 PM on April 29, 2008

ball pit?
(expensive, though, if you want to fill the entire room)
posted to Ask Metafilter by needs more cowbell at 10:27 PM on April 27, 2008

Obviously this bears consultation with a lawyer or Someone Who Knows on your/their part, but I found an article which suggests that it may be possible to securely sign away parental responsibilities in Australia. Just pointing it out since much of what people have said upthread is US-focused.
posted to Ask Metafilter by needs more cowbell at 10:26 PM on April 21, 2008 marked best answer

Born in 1983 to a mom born in the 40s. The songs I remember her singing to me are Daisy (but with slightly different words), John Henry, Molly Malone, Go Down Moses, The Farmer and the Dell, and Aba Daba Honeymoon. We also listened to tapes and records, but some occasions called for singing rather than recorded music.
posted to Ask Metafilter by needs more cowbell at 6:17 PM on April 19, 2008

Not strenuous hiking, but Cylburn Arboretum has a number of trails in addition to all their gardens and labeled trees.
posted to Ask Metafilter by needs more cowbell at 4:06 PM on April 9, 2008

You can crochet them into reusable plastic bags. Or other things...
posted to Ask Metafilter by needs more cowbell at 10:05 PM on April 8, 2008

In high school my school sent a bus-load of us to our teacher's husband's funeral. We'd never met him--it was for the teacher, to show our support for her. I think the same thing applies here.

(I'm American, btw.)
posted to Ask Metafilter by needs more cowbell at 4:37 PM on April 7, 2008

I've had optometrists who use some sort of machine that can (mostly) determine your prescription by analyzing your eyes while you're watching a special animation sequence. Then they do a little of the "one or two" bit to fine-tune it. Comments here suggest it's called a autorefractor.
posted to Ask Metafilter by needs more cowbell at 2:47 PM on April 7, 2008

er, here, that is. Sorry for the bad link.
posted to Ask Metafilter by needs more cowbell at 2:48 PM on April 7, 2008

Trident is (like the gum in your link) sweetened with Xylitol.
posted to Ask Metafilter by needs more cowbell at 8:14 AM on March 24, 2008

Gah, apparently Trident is sweetened Xylitol and Aspartame. Ignore previous comment, then.
posted to Ask Metafilter by needs more cowbell at 8:22 AM on March 24, 2008

The Smiths' Frankly Mr. Shankly
posted to Ask Metafilter by needs more cowbell at 9:18 AM on March 20, 2008

1) Do the roommates actually share a room, or just a suite, with your friend?
2) Does the dorm policy stipulate that roommates have veto power regarding overnight guests? My dorm did.
posted to Ask Metafilter by needs more cowbell at 10:25 PM on March 16, 2008

Sometimes you can cut the tag and then pick at the tag remnants with a needle to un-weave the remaining bit of tag until it's just thread.
posted to Ask Metafilter by needs more cowbell at 11:58 AM on March 13, 2008

Random datapoint: I use this recipe and double the amount of sugar. I knead it by hand and I leave it in the oven until it's golden, not *brown.* I bake it on cookie sheets, not in loaf pans. It usually comes out moist and without a thick crust.
posted to Ask Metafilter by needs more cowbell at 12:41 PM on March 12, 2008

Seconding/thirding the suggestion to use an egg glaze.
posted to Ask Metafilter by needs more cowbell at 2:05 PM on March 12, 2008

Whatever happens to the dogs, it's important to realize the neighbor's role in this. Even if the dogs get put down, you still have a stupid, dangerous human who trains/allows pit bulls to be violent running around. A new dog could be trained the same way as his current dogs were.
posted to Ask Metafilter by needs more cowbell at 2:51 PM on March 10, 2008

Why is no one suggesting crossover cable?

If you have an ethernet port on the PC (looks like a phone jack but slightly wider - it's how you'd connect to DSL or cable internet), you can probably network the Mac and the PC together using a crossover cable. Then you wouldn't have to open up the case, and crossover cables are cheaper than hard drive enclosures.
posted to Ask Metafilter by needs more cowbell at 9:54 PM on March 8, 2008