I wrote these suggestions, which you may find helpful, in this previous thread.
posted to Ask Metafilter by lioness at 7:41 PM on July 12, 2008

you're a kitty!: You left out Donna's fantastic reply!

Donna: I was in Spain.
The Doctor: They had Cybermen in Spain!
Donna: Scuba diving...

posted to Ask Metafilter by lioness at 2:38 PM on July 4, 2008

For Dutch:
taalunieversum.org, the website of De Nederlandse Taalunie.

woordenlijst.org, part of taalunieversum.org with the official spelling of every Dutch word.

VRT Taaldatabanken, the Belgian public broadcaster's website about spelling, grammar and language usage.

These are all rather passive resources, though.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by lioness at 2:02 PM on July 4, 2008

When I order a carbonated drink, I also ask for a straw. Stir vigorously with the straw and voila, a lot less bubbles!
posted to Ask Metafilter by lioness at 4:54 AM on June 30, 2008 marked best answer

Sleepwalking Semi-Lucid Zombie Girl here. Great name for my sockpuppet!

First of all, don't worry, lots of people are frightened by sleepwalkers. I would be too, to be honest. Most people think of us as the stereotypical drowsy people, walking around the house with our eyes closed and our armes stretched in front of us. It's quite a shock then to see your partner walking about, doing things, looking for things, with his eyes open and muttering... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by lioness at 3:16 AM on June 27, 2008

If no one here remembers the ad, you could try contacting CBS Outdoor, the company responsible for the London Underground advertising.

I searched for Tube ads from 1999 in their gallery, but nothing came up. Only (a selection of) 2007-2008 ads seem to be available.

Image gallery
Here you will find an extensive selection of campaign photos showcasing CBS Outdoor media. Please use the menu on the left to make your selection.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by lioness at 1:34 PM on June 24, 2008

Tiny correction:

'Je désire savoir si quelqu'un a reçu un fax avec les informations de paiement et si nous avons été débités pour nos achats.'
posted to Ask Metafilter by lioness at 7:36 PM on June 12, 2008

It is seriously a travesty though to have to gather all the laundry in a heavy bag, walk out to the apartment's laundry room, put in a dollar worth of quarters, and then be in limbo for the next 75 minutes for washing/drying, and then having to fold everything. I mean I can download an entire open source office suite in 5 minutes for free, why am I still doing laundry like it's 1840.

I think you are looking at this problem from the wrong angle. I... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by lioness at 7:14 PM on June 12, 2008

Heat some water with a cinnamon stick, a vanilla bean and cocoa powder. Remove cinnamon and vanilla, whisk well until it's frothed. Add sugar to taste. Pour in small espresso cups.

I know it resembles hot chocolate, but this is really delicious after dinner/later in the evening and truly makes your cocoa shine!
posted to Ask Metafilter by lioness at 9:46 AM on June 11, 2008

If you post the link to your survey in your profile, I'd be happy to fill it out.
posted to Ask Metafilter by lioness at 2:34 PM on June 10, 2008

Related question: Living in a motorhome

Although the question appears to be more about travelling in an RV, there is some very useful advice for living in one.

One of the posters in that thread actually lives in an RV (and is not retired), so maybe you could MeFiMail her.

You might also try to MeFiMail the OP of that question. If everything went OK, he should have already completed his adventure.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by lioness at 1:43 AM on June 10, 2008

Soup!

- It's hot, healthy and balanced.
- It's cheap.
- You can easily make a big pot that lasts you a few days.
- The only cooking left to do in the morning is reheating a portion.
- You can vary according to your taste/mood/the season. The possibilities tastewise are absolutely endless: a simple vegetable soup, Thai noodle soup, a thicker soup with potatoes, soup with dumplings, bouillabaisse, egg drop soup, minestrone,... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by lioness at 5:03 PM on June 6, 2008

Delicious one minute molten chocolate muffins from Foodbeam, cooked in the microwave!
posted to Ask Metafilter by lioness at 1:51 AM on June 4, 2008

Sorry, I forgot to add that different cables give the same result. That was the first thing I tried.
posted to Ask Metafilter by lioness at 6:12 AM on April 20, 2008

All 5 computers claim to have disconnected network cards, while 2 never even had a cable connected. The 2 users of these computers only use the wireless internet. So I'm quite sure it's not a problem with the NIC's themselves.

What puzzled me was that even with a different modem/router the problem persisted.

I can ping myself (with disabled wireless) without problems, every packet arrives.

Thank you both for thinking with me!
posted to Ask Metafilter by lioness at 6:41 AM on April 20, 2008

Rafaelloello:
Every time I want to transfer some files (almost every weekend), I give a static ip address to computer B.

Computer A only uses wireless, so I leave that static ip configured for the wired network card. Computer B uses wireless here and wired in another city, so I always delete these settings after transferring.

The ip addresses are very different, for example 192.1.1.1 wireless and 10.0.0.1 wired.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by lioness at 7:02 AM on April 20, 2008

doomtop:
I noticed the problem while using the crossover cable, but it's not a crossover connection problem. The problem persists while trying to connect to the internet.

ranglin:
My apologies if this is an ignorant question, but I'm not at all familiar with networking problems. If the problem was the TCP/IP stack, shouldn't the wireless cards be 'broken' too?
And wouldn't Winsock and LSP have fixed that? (LSPFix states "No... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by lioness at 8:19 AM on April 20, 2008

gjc, you're spot on!
Computer B's network card didn't make the router light up and when I disabled the card, the other computers were able to get wired access.
And thank you, disclaimer, for guiding me!

Computer B (=my laptop) was in repair for a busted internal power jack, I'm afraid the repair guy fried my network card. Alas, I have no way to prove it worked before bringing it into the shop. Dammit!

My eternal gratitude... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by lioness at 1:24 PM on April 20, 2008

This isn't the solution to your question, but it peeves me to no end that Google automatically redirects to the local Google page. So, for posterity:

Using http://www.google.com/ncr will always give you the generic Google page.

Not at all the answer you were looking for, so feel free to flag this comment for removal.
posted to Ask Metafilter by lioness at 10:34 AM on April 16, 2008

It could more or less be catalogued as an Aha-erlebnis, but not quite. A special variety, you could say.

I support the suggestions of Eureka:
"Hēurēka is the 1st person singular perfect indicative active of the Greek verb heuriskein, (Greek εὑρίσκειν) meaning "to find"; it means "I have found it", or more accurately, "I am in a state of having found it". The English version of the word is pronounced /jʊˈriːkə/; in ancient... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by lioness at 7:03 PM on March 30, 2008

Give her some chapstick, her lips will be completely dried out from all the feverish sweating.

Lie next to her when she wants you there and leave her alone when she wants to be left alone.

Frequently check on her. Lying sick in bed, aching all over and feeling miserable can make you feel very lonely.

Don't be mad at her when she wakes you in the middle of the night and wants to chat for a bit. She's been sleeping so much... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by lioness at 4:26 PM on March 1, 2008

Yves LaRock - Rise Up?

Two guys, a girl and lots of rope skipping. Easy tune and lyrics.

Your sister and her friends could be simply jumping up and down? Hehe. Funny because it's so silly.
posted to Ask Metafilter by lioness at 3:11 PM on February 8, 2008

Maybe it's not exactly what you are looking for, but Hungry Planet gives insight in the (food) culture of 24 countries. (Pictures and some more pictures.)

The husband-and-wife team wanted to see how globalization, migration and rising affluence are affecting the diets of communities around the globe.
Each chapter of their book features a portrait of a family, photographed alongside a week's worth of groceries. There's also a detailed list of all the... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by lioness at 1:05 PM on February 8, 2008

Whatever you do*, do eat them with vinegar. Beyond delicious!

*I ⁿth the two step frying process. First at 150°C, then 180°C.
posted to Ask Metafilter by lioness at 5:16 PM on February 7, 2008

gesamtkunstwerk and mostlymartha, I doubt not drinking (or only drinking a little) while eating is a European thing.

For example, I (European) drink quite a lot during my meals and all my friends/acquaintances/colleagues/class mates/family members drink while eating. Of course, this isn't valid proof that all Europeans prefer to drink while having lunch/dinner.

Rather, as with using a washcloth, to drink or not is much more likely... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by lioness at 5:34 AM on February 7, 2008

A friend of mine is called Schoolmeesters (Teachers) and is indeed a teacher. In every job interview, hilariously original comments by principals garantueed.
posted to Ask Metafilter by lioness at 5:06 AM on February 3, 2008

With regards to the sanitary breaks, I'm a huge, huge, huge fan of the P-Mate!

I cannot recommend it more highly. It's almost a basic necessity for all festival-attending women, as it means never having to sit on a disgusting, smelly port-a-potty. And since your wife will need frequent sanitary breaks, she will probably find it a godsend too.

Actually, it's a godsend for all women. I'm a hoverer myself, but lotsof women are grossed out by public... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by lioness at 2:15 PM on January 21, 2008

Imagine visiting AskMe and reading this post:

Two years ago, my boyfriend and I saved a precious little kitty from the asylum, which we both dearly loved. Unfortunately, after a year, we decided the relationship wasn't working out and we broke up.

We both amicably agreed that I could keep Cat, but I had already planned on travelling. So, we agreed my ex would catsit for about 8 months and would return Cat to me in the beginning of... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by lioness at 6:03 AM on January 13, 2008

A scarf. Even though you indicate you're not crafty, knitting a scarf is extremely easy (and a bit boring, to be honest). You can just buy a nice one, of course.

Attach a "hand" on either end (just sew on some gloves) and your friend gets a hug from you every time she wears it.
(When you find this a bit too much, just attach paper hands with a message on, which leaves her with a normal scarf to wear. The symbolism stays the same.)... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by lioness at 4:57 PM on January 7, 2008

I guess my only worry is my girlfriend-- she stays over a lot and says it'll drive her crazy. But then again, if she stays over a lot, I'd imagine she'd get used to it, also.
posted by phaedrus441 at 2:22 AM on January 7

I truly believe you should take this up with your girlfriend. It could be that she gets used to the noise of the train tracks, like you say. However, maybe she doesn't. Not only will it drive her crazy, she will most... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by lioness at 1:16 PM on January 7, 2008

I second all previous anwsers, just so I can add that I absolutely love love love "Steve, don't eat it!"! Could you find more bizarre things to eat, pretty please, thesneeze?
posted to Ask Metafilter by lioness at 11:52 AM on January 7, 2008

Mil Millington's Things My Girlfriend and I Have Argued About
posted to Ask Metafilter by lioness at 2:50 AM on December 22, 2007

From sharkfu's awesome link on the tips page:

Also, it should be noted that fun mail doesn't have to stop at cameras. I've mailed rubber ducks, small wooden mallets, buckets, dustpans, action figures, and moderately sized paintings, all with little or no packaging, and had them all arrive, (well, the action figure was lost, but the cardboard glued to his hand made it through ok) in moderate to great shape.

posted to Ask Metafilter by lioness at 1:05 PM on December 15, 2007

Have you considerd waking them with a beautiful, soothing, calming melody? Very subtle and played quietly? Then, after 30 seconds, turn your volume control to a maximum and use one of the previous suggestions?

After doing this a few times, you can completely screw with their heads by changing the length of time after which the loud music appears.

And on the rare occasion, don't change the calm music at all. A persistent torture, as they'll expect... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by lioness at 3:21 PM on December 3, 2007

I have no idea what your opinion is on the ease of use of SPSS, but I found it very straightforward. It's possible to download a free (expiring*) demo version of SPSS on their website, after registering. (Obligatory Bugmenot link)

It's how I managed to complete the statistic analysis of my dissertation. As every student, there was a lot of work to be done in a short amount of time, so I wanted the program itself to be as easy as possible. It might be exactly what you are... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by lioness at 4:58 PM on November 30, 2007

Barbelith cleverly uses a rainbow design. Depending on the content of your website this could be an example or just inspiration.
posted to Ask Metafilter by lioness at 4:57 AM on October 21, 2007

Oldboy by Chan-wook Park (won 17 awards & had 8 nominations)

"After being kidnapped and imprisoned for 15 years, Oh Dae-Su is released, only to find that he must find his captor in 5 days." This quotation indicates what the film is about, but it doesn't capture what it's about. So don't let this description put you off!
posted to Ask Metafilter by lioness at 3:35 PM on October 3, 2007

This has become a very simple problem: just ask yourself whether you are relieved or disappointed to find out these puppies aren't real. Now you can decide without guilt or pressure.

However, the tone of your question suggest you really do want a puppy or a dog, so please follow-up with pictures. We really do need pictures.
posted to Ask Metafilter by lioness at 2:25 PM on October 3, 2007

1. Go to your local thrift store and buy loads of old plates (or cups, or glasses, or radios, whatever you prefer).

2. Position yourself facing a wall.

3. Throw.

4. Repeat step 3 a hunderd times.

5. Clean up (while being completely stress-free).
posted to Ask Metafilter by lioness at 10:32 AM on October 3, 2007

A beautiful bouquet of flowers. Seriously, it can make a young girl feel very special and mature. (At least as long as she doesn't normally receive them.) And as a plus, it's something tangible, yet not materialistic, to give on the actual birthday besides the promise of e.g. a concert.
posted to Ask Metafilter by lioness at 3:20 PM on September 26, 2007 marked best answer

tehgeekmeister, if you would like to read the article of the citation in full, my e-mail is in my profile.
posted to Ask Metafilter by lioness at 8:39 AM on September 20, 2007

Very short summary of the article:

“Part I of this article describes the historical development and problems of a technique of economic intelligence which sought to overcome the basic inadequacies of other types of intelligence. This technique involved analyzing the markings found on enemy equipment in order to obtain useful information about German armaments production.

In Part II, the reliability of the estimates achieved by this analysis have... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by lioness at 3:33 AM on September 21, 2007

For people interested in the statistics:
Goodman (1952). “Serial Number Analysis,” Journal of the American Statistical Association, 47:622-634, which is a follow-up study on Ruggles & Brodie (1947).
posted to Ask Metafilter by lioness at 4:23 PM on September 21, 2007

You can find quite a comprehensive list of mysteries in The big book of the unexplained. Excerpt here (PDF).
posted to Ask Metafilter by lioness at 1:41 PM on September 15, 2007

The word is pronounced here. (Answers.com Word Tutor)

For people without sound: apparently it's pronounced as EK-se-KLEE-ma.
posted to Ask Metafilter by lioness at 8:15 AM on August 25, 2007

naturesgreatestmiracle, I bet your solution is perfect for anyone who has worked with SPSS before, but I really have zero experience. Still marked as best answer, because it looks like the 'proper' way to solve my problem.

desjardins, I merged the files in Excel, imported them again and it works. So you get marked best answer for an easy work-around solution that works perfectly.

jujube, your solution would have worked, and in very little time,... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by lioness at 2:26 PM on August 16, 2007

Take a look the French & Saunders' symphonic opera version (with Sarah Walker) of Kylie Minogue's "I should be so lucky". Although it's comedy, I like it better than the original and it fits all your criteria perfectly.
posted to Ask Metafilter by lioness at 4:53 PM on August 10, 2007

This is my very literal translation of the first poem. Mind you, I'm not a poet, linguist or historian, so this is probably a complete butchering job.

‘Met een zilver palet geschonken aan Geertje Pieters dienstmaagd, schilderes: ’t En mocht niet minder zijn voor Geertje Pieters hand, Nieuw’eere van ons land: En gaat zij rijzende zo ze onlangs is gerezen,/ Zal ’t haast goud moeten wezen.’

'With a silver palette donated to Geertje Pieter's maid,... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by lioness at 12:34 PM on July 23, 2007

Same disclaimer as my previous post, this is only a very literal translation.

Ons ‘aardige Vriendinn’, de zeldzam’ Oosterwyck,
Bij wie wij geen’ gelijk en kennen, haars gelijk,
Doet daaglijks wonderen nooit genoeg te schatten.
Een van die wonderen, bij niemand licht te vatten,
Is, dat de Maagd een’ Maagd, een Dienstmaagd heeft gebaard,
En van de vaat-doek af, van Besem en van Haard
Zo schielijk... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by lioness at 1:05 PM on July 23, 2007

I can't help with trivia questions, but take a look at this previous thread for Impeach-the-President music suggestions.
posted to Ask Metafilter by lioness at 4:31 AM on July 7, 2007