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Looking for things to see and do in northern Newfoundland and Labrador.
posted to Ask Metafilter by March Hare
at 2:30 PM on July 14, 2008
(9 comments)
I find myself mysteriously drawn to, of all things, baseball. It's kind of awesome! Unfortunately, there are some things I still don't quite understand...
posted to Ask Metafilter by kbanas
at 6:51 AM on July 8, 2008
(44 comments)
What is the best (and cheapest) way to reduce outdoor sunlight glare on the LCD screen of my point and shoot camera?
posted to Ask Metafilter by magnoliasouth
at 10:55 AM on July 2, 2008
(8 comments)
Have been working out hardcore and just can't. lose. weight. Frustrated and at the end of my rope. Help me Mefi, as only you can!
posted to Ask Metafilter by Sock Muppet Acct!
at 12:31 AM on July 2, 2008
(57 comments)
What should I change about my current diet and exercise regimen to see some success in shedding fat?
posted to Ask Metafilter by autojack
at 4:50 PM on June 29, 2008
(15 comments)
Is there any kind of exercise I can do to strengthen my knees?
posted to Ask Metafilter by jb
at 12:08 PM on June 27, 2008
(19 comments)
I am in search of
the paper flowers used in
Lost in Translation. Also, what are your favorite rad Japanese culture-watch resources, shopping websites, etc?
posted to Ask Metafilter by roygbv
at 8:26 AM on June 15, 2008
(7 comments)
Taking a look through
this site, I can see why bird watching is such a popular hobby. From the
common to the
bizarre to the
downright adorable. this site has a little... no, scratch that, a whole lot of everything. I suggest starting at the family list on the lower left hand column of the main page and trounsing about for a spell; it's
good for the soul.
posted to MetaFilter by ignorantguru
at 8:41 PM on June 12, 2008
(12 comments)
What can I cook with protein powder, other than smoothies or oatmeal?
posted to Ask Metafilter by ThePinkSuperhero
at 10:00 AM on April 17, 2008
(20 comments)
"I have never had an accident where I have pressed a button and accidentally sent seven chapters into cyberspace, never to be seen again. And have you ever tried to hack into my typewriter? It is very secure," says author Frederick Forsyth. In the computer age,
people still love typewriters. BBC News Magazine examines why, with some interesting comments after the article.
Via.
posted to MetaFilter by amyms
at 11:04 PM on June 5, 2008
(80 comments)
How do people become stupid?
posted to Ask Metafilter by sixcolors
at 4:26 PM on April 14, 2008
(85 comments)
Looking for stand alone inexpensive media player for streaming Internet music.
posted to Ask Metafilter by olegchet
at 11:34 AM on June 4, 2008
(9 comments)
FruitAndVeggieGuru
– everything you need to know about the delicious fruits and vegetables you enjoy. Answers about how to lower your cholesterol or how to prepare asparagus. You’ll find loads of background and variety information, nutrition specifics, serving sizes, preparation ideas and care and handling tips.
posted to MetaFilter by netbros
at 7:04 PM on June 2, 2008
(18 comments)
What was daily life like behind the iron curtain? I recently returned from a vacation in a former Warsaw Pact country and could not help but wonder what things were like there 20 years ago.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Anonymous
at 7:31 PM on May 28, 2008
(25 comments)
I'm interested in reading more fun books, written in 1945 or earlier, which clearly set themselves in the time and place that they were written. Examples include Anne of Green Gables, Gaudy Night by Dorothy L. Sayers, Pride & Prejudice, and China to Me.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Margalo Epps
at 1:59 PM on May 24, 2008
(39 comments)
Are there any decent-tasting whole-wheat pastas?
posted to Ask Metafilter by radioamy
at 10:29 AM on February 21, 2008
(31 comments)
120 years of Billboard data.
Eternally curious blogger Andy Baio starts a three-day analysis of the data in the Whitburn Project, "a huge undertaking to preserve and share high-quality recordings of every popular song since the 1890s. To assist their efforts, they've created a spreadsheet of 37,000 songs and 112 columns of raw data, including each song's duration, beats-per-minute, songwriters, label, and week-by-week chart position." It all happens on good ol' Usenet--
here's a FAQ.
posted to MetaFilter by dbarefoot
at 9:06 AM on May 15, 2008
(19 comments)
Cheap, easy, quick and tasty vegan food ideas and/or recipes needed!
posted to Ask Metafilter by streetdreams
at 4:28 PM on May 11, 2008
(27 comments)
I am taking a week's vacation to Nova Scotia this August and would love to rent a house and chill on the beach. But where are the best swimming beaches? More specifically, are there any on Cape Breton island?
posted to Ask Metafilter by eirelander
at 6:43 PM on May 9, 2008
(5 comments)
And that's very nearly the limit of my Latin, such as it is. Is Latin really a supremely clear and precise language?
posted to Ask Metafilter by bryon
at 9:57 PM on May 9, 2008
(22 comments)
What is, to your knowledge, the book with the most complete list of exercises?
posted to Ask Metafilter by adipocere
at 6:28 PM on May 4, 2008
(8 comments)
Ways of Seeing, the BBC documentary written and hosted by novelist and art critic
John Berger, is back up on YouTube. (scroll down for direct links to all four half-hour episodes) "I actually find it rather disturbing that -- despite our claims to be a culture that's increasing freedom of choice all the time -- we haven't come up with anything quite as astute, subversive or beautiful as Ways of Seeing since. Not on the BBC, and not even -- especially not -- on the internet. Download it while you still can."
posted to MetaFilter by vronsky
at 2:06 PM on April 30, 2008
(32 comments)
Been converting VHS videotapes to digital and now I have boxes of VHS tapes. Is their next destination the landfill? Is there any merit to breaking them up first and finding some recyclability?
posted to Ask Metafilter by mouthnoize
at 12:23 PM on April 30, 2008
(5 comments)
Is it the fog from getting older, or is it something else?
As I've gone through the years (late 30s), I can clearly feel myself getting less brainy... by that, I mean that I'm not putting together things as quickly as I once did. I'm also less creative, and overall, I feel less verbose and articulate.
I've had some really stressful years, both workwise and otherwise. I don't *think* I'm depressed or overly anxious (in our 30s, we all have a bit of the anxiety, right?).
So, is this normal? Do others have the same "brain fog?" If you do, shout it out. If you did, and you fixed it, I'd love to hear your secrets.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Anonymous
at 5:47 AM on April 26, 2008
(34 comments)
Sometimes, when you've had your fill of people basking in the golden light of their self-righteous indignation, you just wanna hear a song about somebody telling those holier-than-thou-ers where to get off. Something like, say,
Harper Valley PTA.
posted to MetaFilter by flapjax at midnite
at 6:29 PM on April 24, 2008
(39 comments)
What is the iconic (or just "your favorite") dead-tree product catalog (listing of merchandise for mail-order sale) for your hobby, industry, or trade?
posted to Ask Metafilter by cadastral
at 9:23 AM on April 1, 2008
(73 comments)
I've been trying to make chicken dishes that don't rely on the usual pasta or rice+sauce+chicken combination. I have not been successful. I'm looking for chicken recipes and techniques that rely less on pasta and rice, and more on imparting flavor to the chicken itself.
posted to Ask Metafilter by !Jim
at 1:24 AM on March 31, 2008
(50 comments)
Since
these posts seemed to bring back happy memories/warm fuzzies for so many former/current choir kids, here is
Hear the Choirs Sing, a massive collection of contemporary and sacred choral works from all around the world.
And, if while singing along, you realize you've forgotten your part, check
Choral Wiki for links to sheet music.
posted to MetaFilter by chara
at 12:12 AM on March 28, 2008
(21 comments)
Do you love
South Park but you wish you could watch all the episodes on your own time? Uncensored? Without waiting for (or paying for) the DVDs? If so,
South Park Studios just answered your prayers.
Since
the Daily Show recently did the same thing - is Comedy Central making big waves, or big mistakes?
posted to MetaFilter by revmitcz
at 10:30 PM on March 24, 2008
(47 comments)
First, a bit of an
introduction to the game of
Cricket (youtube) for those of us who may not be
familiar with the
sport. Next, a few
clips (1, 2, 3, 4) on how
awesome the
Gentleman's Game can be (and you thought we didn't do anything but roam around in our white pants and cotton shirts...). But, if that wasn't enough for you, then here's a taste of
Twenty20 Cricket (the
fast,
fast paced version of the game), and the new
DLF Indian (pdf) Premier League. (This is in addition to the
One Day Matches, which were instituted to bring in a bit more excitement into the game during the 1970's, prior to which the match only consisted of
Tests. However, some purists still maintain that the game would've been better served had it not been
commercalized to the extent that it has, and still prefer the leisurely pace of the original format to its current incarnation.)
posted to MetaFilter by hadjiboy
at 6:22 AM on March 20, 2008
(56 comments)
I'm not the world's biggest ballet fan, but there's just something about seeing Chinese ladies doing their plié and their relevé and their pirouettes
while pointing rifles that speaks to something deep and primal within me. It's
The Red Detachment of Women, of course. And comrades, you are urged to view it
in its entirety.
[note: see hoverovers for link descriptions]
posted to MetaFilter by flapjax at midnite
at 7:41 AM on March 12, 2008
(34 comments)
I've started a high protein diet and my mood has stabilised a lot. I feel more balanced. What's likely going on? Read on for important info.
posted to Ask Metafilter by deeper red
at 8:01 AM on March 12, 2008
(23 comments)
Planning a trip to Atlantic Canada in June. What should we get around and what should do once we're there?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Nelsormensch
at 10:28 AM on March 10, 2008
(15 comments)
Help my family find a decent turntable + amp in the $100-$300 range. We just want to listen to records!
posted to Ask Metafilter by punchdrunkhistory
at 7:07 PM on March 7, 2008
(8 comments)
Healthy chips and dip?
posted to Ask Metafilter by XMLicious
at 3:24 AM on March 7, 2008
(33 comments)
Literary Criticism: help me get a handle on it. Is there a good online source (more in-depth than our beloved Wikipedia) that defines and describes such theories as Psychological, Symbolic, Mythological, Archetypal, Feminist, Marxist, Cultural, and Deconstructive? I know I can find this info in hardcopy, but I’m going to be traveling, so I’d rather have a source I can study on my laptop, rather than lugging around a text. Thanks!
posted to Ask Metafilter by jackypaper
at 9:37 AM on March 4, 2008
(5 comments)
Just wanted to highlight
this post by
allkindsoftime (in case people miss it on the blue).
posted to MetaTalk by hadjiboy
at 3:38 AM on February 29, 2008
(57 comments)
What kind of things do you need to ask a home remodeling contractor, like about liability insurance, bonding and all that? How do you approach this with them? Do you take their word for it or demand proof?
posted to Ask Metafilter by amfea
at 8:53 PM on February 25, 2008
(7 comments)
What are some other examples of using 'an' in front of a non-vowel like some do with 'an historic...'?
posted to Ask Metafilter by afx114
at 4:32 PM on February 22, 2008
(42 comments)
Over 2000 classic short stories
from
American Literature as well as an option to sign up for a
short story of the day rss feed. Among the authors on offer are Kate Chopin, Saki, O. Henry, Louisa May Alcott, Ambrose Bierce, H. P. Lovecraft, Jack London, James Joyce, Willa Cather, Guy de Maupassant, Charles Dickens, Herman Hesse, Mark Twain, Oscar Wilde, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Franz Kafka, Honoré de Balzac, Edith Warton, P. G. Wodehouse, Virginia Woolf, Langston Hughes, Leo Tolstoy, Aldous Huxley, Roald Dahl, Henry James, Katherine Mansfield and I could keep going for a while. The point is, there's over 2000 short stories in there.
posted to MetaFilter by Kattullus
at 9:32 AM on February 17, 2008
(31 comments)
