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I'm looking for advice on what to see and do in Liverpool during a two day visit. Food, best sites, where is the best area to stay, hotels, etc...
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at 11:37 AM on September 30, 2008
(9 comments)
Is there a name for the domino like box characters with 4 characters inside that display when you don't have support for a language script?
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at 5:52 AM on September 1, 2008
(7 comments)
I am planning a Belgian beer road trip for the fall. Any tips?
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at 7:17 AM on June 14, 2008
(21 comments)
How can I figure out if my ISP is blocking bugmenot? I haven't been able to access it for about 3 weeks and
downforeveryoneorjustme.com has been reporting that it is up. Tracert is "Unable to resolve target system name www.bugmenot.com."
posted to Ask Metafilter by srboisvert
at 10:54 AM on May 20, 2008
(20 comments)
A few days ago my wife and I decided to pop down to Brighton for a break. She booked the trip on her home computer and I looked at a few pictures on flickr and checked askmefi for what to see using mine.
Today, Amazon is recommending me Brighton travel books. How did they know?
posted to Ask Metafilter by srboisvert
at 6:12 AM on March 24, 2008
(4 comments)
I'm looking for a good meal in Wolverhampton, UK.
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at 6:43 AM on February 13, 2008
(4 comments)
Is there any reason why people need to stay awake to avoid freezing? I've seen this over and over in movie and tv plots where one person tries to keep another awake.
posted to Ask Metafilter by srboisvert
at 1:15 PM on December 28, 2007
(11 comments)
My recent activity is becoming homunculus' blog/link dump.
posted to MetaTalk by srboisvert
at 4:04 AM on December 12, 2007
(105 comments)
Bo Fo' Sho'
[youtube]
My name is bo fo sho,
a born bostonian,
aryan librarian at the WORDsmithsonian
posted to MetaFilter by srboisvert
at 11:15 AM on September 28, 2007
(16 comments)
Anybody have experience doing manipulation of video in near real-time? Advice and general guidance needed.
posted to Ask Metafilter by srboisvert
at 12:48 PM on September 27, 2007
(6 comments)
I'm gonna be in London from Oct 1-6th. If there's a meetup that week, I'll be there. - Mathowie
Can we firm up the plans?
posted to MetaTalk by srboisvert
at 10:29 AM on September 16, 2007
(121 comments)
Is there a free mp3 music organizer that will move files into a multi level directory structure with the first level being the letters of the alphabet or groups of letters?
posted to Ask Metafilter by srboisvert
at 12:30 PM on August 18, 2007
(5 comments)
The downside of diversity.
A Harvard political scientist finds that diversity hurts civic life. What happens when a liberal scholar unearths an inconvenient truth?
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at 6:11 AM on August 7, 2007
(95 comments)
Made in China.
A look inside the world’s manufacturing center. Flash video slideshow of the port of Shenzhen (7:00 minutes with sound)
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at 7:49 AM on July 23, 2007
(26 comments)
The Man Who Could Kill YouTube.
Bob Tur is the little guy who is suing one giant (Google) to do what another giant (Viacom) probably never will -- shut YouTube down
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at 8:13 AM on July 16, 2007
(210 comments)
True Cost to Own.
The Edmunds Inc. True Cost to Own pricing system calculates the additional costs you may not have included when considering your next vehicle purchase. These extra costs include: depreciation, interest on your loan, taxes and fees, insurance premiums, fuel costs, maintenance, and repairs. Search below to view the TCO of any vehicle.
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at 8:25 AM on July 10, 2007
(35 comments)
HBO: Flight of the Conchords
follows the trials and tribulations of a two man, digi-folk band from New Zealand as they try to make a name for themselves in their adopted home of New York City. The band is made up of Bret McKenzie on guitar and vocals, and Jemaine Clement on guitar and vocals. Episode 1 is available free online. [flash video]
posted to MetaFilter by srboisvert
at 10:37 AM on June 14, 2007
(27 comments)
I caught the estate agent, who is handling the sale of the apartment I have just been evicted from, snooping through my stuff.
posted to Ask Metafilter by srboisvert
at 6:40 AM on April 26, 2007
(18 comments)
Citizen K Street: How Lobbying Became Washington's Biggest Business
The story will begin in the newspaper and on the Web on March 4, with an overview of Cassidy's career. Then, beginning March 5 and running Monday through Friday for five weeks exclusively at washingtonpost.com/citizenkstreet, Kaiser will tell the story in a serial narrative that will chart Cassidy's path and the transformation of the lobbying industry in Washington.
posted to MetaFilter by srboisvert
at 11:56 AM on April 8, 2007
(5 comments)
What is the best way to automatically send emails from a ruby on rails website on a schedule such as weekly or daily based on stored user info?
posted to Ask Metafilter by srboisvert
at 9:05 AM on March 19, 2007
(4 comments)
Sgt. Wells's New Skull.
In the epidemic of brain injuries coming out of the war, Army neurosurgeons had never seen someone survive such a devastating wound. But Brian Wells jokes that he just left part of his head in Iraq. Someday, he says, he'll have to go back and get it.
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at 1:25 AM on March 15, 2007
(21 comments)
Tower Defence
A Macromedia Flash based Tower Defence game inspired by Elemental TD for WarcraftIII.
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at 5:03 AM on January 9, 2007
(113 comments)
Deals and Free Stuff in the UK?
posted to Ask Metafilter by srboisvert
at 3:48 AM on January 8, 2007
(7 comments)
Is there a website that will let me know when books I want go from the undesired hardcover to the coveted paperback?
posted to Ask Metafilter by srboisvert
at 2:42 AM on December 24, 2006
(10 comments)
Giveaway of the Day.
One free complete commercial software package with free registration per day. Today it is Web Stream Recorder Pro.
posted to MetaFilter by srboisvert
at 5:03 AM on December 22, 2006
(20 comments)
Sockpuppets and gaming Digg. What other tricks are being used to deceptively manipulate opinion online?
posted to Ask Metafilter by srboisvert
at 3:18 AM on October 20, 2006
(9 comments)
The Sandbox
A Doonesbury driven non-partisan non-policy community blog on the details of being human in a global war on terror.
posted to MetaFilter by srboisvert
at 3:21 AM on October 10, 2006
(22 comments)
Radio Sherpa
We show you what is playing on your favorite radio station right now. If you see a song or program that you like, just click on the album art to make your selection. You can play the song, learn more about the artist or song, or even buy it. Only in Boston at the moment.
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at 9:52 AM on October 4, 2006
(5 comments)
Help me finish a just started Indie Rock Tragedy playlist. I currently have "The Commander Thinks Aloud - The Long Winters" and "The President is Dead - Okkervil Radio". I am looking for consistency in theme and sound/genre.
posted to Ask Metafilter by srboisvert
at 8:31 AM on October 3, 2006
(14 comments)
I am looking for a easy to setup and easy to use content management system that will allow members to upload large files for private sharing , allow event listings and commenting and other features. I need it to be easy for the users to do this (non-tech people). I need a free and quick solution - no roll your own time.
posted to Ask Metafilter by srboisvert
at 2:28 AM on September 21, 2006
(6 comments)
How can I watch Battlestar Galactica's new web episodes in the UK? (They are not available in your region ).
posted to Ask Metafilter by srboisvert
at 1:44 AM on September 6, 2006
(8 comments)
