Is the plan to use the waffle knit on the front in one piece, the prequilted on the back, and bind with the satin with no additional batting?

I am not sure how you are planning to get the waffle knit attached to the prequilted back with out re-quilting it. The idea with the cheater fabric is that you just bind it, you don't try to put something else on top. I would suggest you either do that and bind it with the red satin or you dump the cheater fabric and get a plain... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sulaine at 1:09 PM on October 9, 2008

I would try some fusible interfacing on the inside to see if you can prevent and more ripping. Since you iron on the interfacing, there would be no stitching to show through on the front of the jeans. This may not work that well depending on how often you wear/wash the jeans. If you want a more sturdy fix, you could just whip stitch the corners of the tears to prevent them from getting bigger.

If you want to do the denim patch on the inside, just cut a piece slightly... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sulaine at 11:20 AM on October 7, 2008

Applesauce. Wash 10-15 apples, slice them in half and put them in a pot with a cup of water and a bit of sugar (I like to use 1/4 cup brown). Turn the heat on low, let the apples simmer for 30min-1hour. Stirring every 10 minutes or so. Once they are all cooked down and mushy dump the whole thing into a food mill to get rid of the seeds and stems and skins. Then put the remains back in the pot and taste it. Add more sugar, a bit of lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg to taste.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sulaine at 12:47 PM on September 23, 2008

Try to find a pool that uses the UV method instead of chlorine. It is becoming more popular, even some Ys have it now.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sulaine at 9:11 AM on September 19, 2008

Istanbul. But, if you are going alone and are female be a little more cautious than you might otherwise be. Feel free to contact me for more info. I was there for a month and after a few uncomfortable situations, I really got my footing and had a great time.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sulaine at 7:53 AM on September 18, 2008

I really enjoyed Frogs, Flies and Dandelions.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sulaine at 7:57 AM on September 17, 2008

I agree with Sfving, an easy and usually good method to find a good doc is to look at a teaching hospital. You've got two in Omaha. So go to the websites of the Neurology departments and read the bios on the doctors. You should try to find one that has some interest or experience in the areas where your mom needs help.

Also, you should probably check out an ENT. For hearing loss and headaches an ENT might be the best place to start and then the ENT can recommend a... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sulaine at 12:24 PM on September 11, 2008

Cold Comfort Farm and Stealing Beauty
posted to Ask Metafilter by sulaine at 8:13 AM on September 11, 2008

Could you ask your landlord if it would be okay to replace the carpeting? If you are willing to pay for new carpeting (that you like), it seems worth it to ask.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sulaine at 12:58 PM on September 6, 2008

I would also encourage you to ask friends, roommates, etc whether they have stuff around that they would be willing to donate. I have loads of office/art supplies that I don't need and would certainly give to a teacher in need.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sulaine at 8:23 AM on September 1, 2008

Here are my STL recs, many of them already mentioned above.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sulaine at 6:10 AM on August 22, 2008

You'll get benefits information from the company. It will explain the healthcare. Sometimes you can choose different plans, sometimes there is just one option. You may have an HMO, in which case you will have to deal with getting a primary care physcian, PCP, (pick from a list, or get recs) and then have that person refer you to specialists, like mental health. You will more likely have a PPO (assuming big reputable company), in which case you find a pyschiatrist you want to see, verify they are... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sulaine at 8:40 AM on August 21, 2008

I'd suggest you go so a rheumatologist. And, before you go to any doctor you should have a typed personal medical history to review with them. This will help them gather your history and make sure you don' t forget things.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sulaine at 6:38 PM on August 12, 2008

Revolution Bikes on Atwood is great. They are really nice and helpful to me, an occasional biker. There is also some Aikido center on Atwood, but I don't know much about it.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sulaine at 8:25 PM on July 21, 2008

University of Wisconsin has the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies. They offer a very applied MS in Water Resouce Management.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sulaine at 4:41 PM on July 9, 2008

Martha Stewart has a bunch of ideas. I like some of them: photo accordion, photo cube, and bottle caps.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sulaine at 8:46 AM on July 9, 2008

Try searching for stair runners. Here is a site that has a bunch, but not too many "designy" ones, but maybe this one? or this one?
posted to Ask Metafilter by sulaine at 2:33 PM on June 24, 2008

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posted to MetaTalk by sulaine at 8:27 PM on June 17, 2008

If the tub is near a corner of the bathroom, you can install a corner shelf for bath products. Example 1, Example 2. I use three shower curtains with my tub. I have a ring like this and use three shower curtains: one across the back, and then one by the faucet end that comes around to the front, and one be the sloped back that comes around the front.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sulaine at 4:27 PM on June 16, 2008

The trick to using a wall or corner mounted shelf is to make sure it is either on the short end of the tub, either by the faucet or the sloped back and that the shower curtains meet there. So you already have a slit to stick your hand through and do not have pull the curtain back. There is the least amount of water spray at either end, so if your shower curtains meet at that spot and you can reach out to a shelf you won't end up with water all over the place.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sulaine at 7:40 PM on June 16, 2008

I definitely would not buy or rent a place without a tub.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sulaine at 10:12 AM on June 16, 2008

Purina allows pets at work. At least the offices in St. Louis do.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sulaine at 6:44 PM on June 4, 2008

Peppers, beans, cucumbers, beets, tomotoes, herbs. Depending on how warm it is there, it might be too late for lettuces (they do not like hot weather). But, you could plant them in mid-August for fall.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sulaine at 9:26 AM on June 4, 2008

The Bridge to Terabithia.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sulaine at 6:33 PM on June 1, 2008

I would try the deep water bath thing linked above and silicone all around the edges to make it permanent. In any case I just to sympathize. I cannot live with out access to a deep hot bathtub. Good luck.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sulaine at 1:28 PM on May 29, 2008

Two blogs that might be helpful: The Pioneer Woman Cooks and Mahanandi.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sulaine at 6:16 PM on May 27, 2008

I've been to it. I often drive between Chicago and Elkhart In. We stopped one year at the Pierogi Fest. I recall it being very hot and not ideal pierogi eating weather. It was fun and authentic, but I can't really imagine what you'd do for three days there.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sulaine at 7:59 AM on May 19, 2008 marked best answer

Metal awnings is what I would call them.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sulaine at 8:22 AM on May 16, 2008

Here is a website that sells them. I think canvas awnings look much nicer if you are going to replace them.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sulaine at 8:24 AM on May 16, 2008

Two of my favorite things in Chicago are the Cultural Center and the Mexican Art Museum.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sulaine at 7:11 AM on May 16, 2008

Radishes are great for quick production and are super easy. The seeds can be planted and about a month later you'll have some to eat.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sulaine at 2:03 PM on May 12, 2008

They are pretty easy to make. Just bake the cake in a stainless steel mixing bowl. Shove the Barbie down in the middle and use a lot of icing.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sulaine at 9:58 AM on May 9, 2008

I like to check American Airlines Weekend Getaways.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sulaine at 2:40 PM on April 24, 2008

Madison, WI. I used to always get the New Yorker on Thursday, living in various places around town. Now I get it Friday, Sat or sometimes even Monday. I believe this is due to my current neighborhood, and if I lived in some other place in Madison I might still get it on Thursdays.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sulaine at 7:21 PM on March 29, 2008

Frogwatch and a variety of bird counts.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sulaine at 12:29 PM on March 28, 2008

A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry is a captivating if depressing story set in India when Indira Ghandi is in power.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sulaine at 7:12 AM on March 13, 2008

Try Einstein Wireless.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sulaine at 8:36 AM on March 11, 2008

I had to download the driver for my touchpad to turn off the tap to click. Try figuiring out which touch pad you have and then go to the company's website. You should be able to download the driver for free.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sulaine at 1:41 PM on March 7, 2008 marked best answer

I bought a house with the idea that I would rent a room out. It really didn't work very well, for many similar issues you have brought up. The reason many people buy a house is so that they have total control over their living arrangements. I would tell your roommate that your boyfriend is moving in in the fall, and that you'd like to have the summer to yourself to get prepared for that. Give her a date that she needs to be out and work with her to be flexible between now and then. Tell her if... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sulaine at 10:06 AM on February 21, 2008

If you are interested in getting into a study, there is a clincial trial looking at the standard treatment (laser) vs. steriod injections for vein occlusions. Enrollment ends at the end of February. Here are the clinic sites.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sulaine at 1:23 PM on February 14, 2008

Angelic Organics. The farm is near Beloit, WI, but they have drop sites all over Chicago. The farm is amazing, and one of the earliest CSAs. Check out the documentary on the development of the farm; it is great.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sulaine at 12:54 PM on February 13, 2008

Go to Elizabeth's for breakfast. It is nice walk through the Marigny and Bywater, and the praline bacon is fabulous.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sulaine at 9:39 AM on February 11, 2008

I'll second the John McPhee books. Uncommon Carriers and The Control of Nature are particularly good.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sulaine at 8:04 AM on February 7, 2008

This book is amazing. Some day I will have my own earth oven.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sulaine at 9:16 AM on February 4, 2008

Tony Hillerman. Julie Scott.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sulaine at 1:23 PM on January 31, 2008

Smith, I mean. Julie Smith.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sulaine at 1:23 PM on January 31, 2008

Probably they were too moist in the fridge. Typically, I just make sure the bulbs are dry and put them in a brown bag, then after six-eight weeks, bring them out and then plant them either in soil or just with gravel/rocks and water and set them near the window.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sulaine at 8:42 AM on January 31, 2008

In the fridge in a brown bag for 6-8 weeks, that is.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sulaine at 8:43 AM on January 31, 2008

If you open excel and then open the file, rather than just opening the file straight it will open a new excel window.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sulaine at 10:00 AM on January 30, 2008

Do you have any photophobia?
posted to Ask Metafilter by sulaine at 6:41 PM on January 15, 2008