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Happy Birthday, Maggots!

A year ago today, one man had a vision that would bring together dozens of MeFites towards the heartwarming common goal of blowing the hell out of each other in Team Fortress 2.
posted to MetaTalk by absalom at 12:38 PM on October 11, 2008 (26 comments)

Sokal and beyond

Truth's Caper : essay by Simon Blackburn on Sokal's Hoax.
posted to MetaFilter by Gyan at 1:22 AM on August 18, 2008 (175 comments)

Incredible Edible Eggs!

I need creative ways to eat eggs!
posted to Ask Metafilter by Snoogylips at 9:59 AM on March 8, 2008 (30 comments)

delete what they end to all of the loop press

delete adult scroll conflict for (or: 10 minutes of Perl scripting with Vista)
posted to MetaFilter by Blazecock Pileon at 11:17 PM on February 16, 2008 (62 comments)

Chicken Flap.

Last summer, the Missoula MT city council deadlocked on the question of whether city folk should be allowed to keep "urban chickens". (Missoula, pop. 57,000 is what passes for urban in Big Sky Country.) Reporter Ann Medley made a wonderful video essay on the issue for New West.
posted to MetaFilter by CheeseDigestsAll at 10:19 AM on February 16, 2008 (24 comments)

Character. Integrity. Do.

20 minutes or so on why I am 4Barack. A very thoughtful and eloquent comparison (transcript) of the core differences between Obama and Clinton - by Creative Commons CEO and Professor Lawrence Lessig.
posted to MetaFilter by zenzizi at 6:44 AM on February 5, 2008 (490 comments)

Versatile alcohol for cooking

Yes, I know each recipe is best with a specific type of alcohol, preferably from the region that the cuisine originates from. But it simply not economical to have so many different bottles of alcohol If I only could have half a dozen bottles of alcohol to cook with, what would they be? Any specific vintage/brand recommendations. Bonus question: How to solve the "wine goes bad in a few days" problem, when I don't drink on a regular basis?
posted to Ask Metafilter by jytsai at 2:40 PM on November 28, 2007 (20 comments)

Yummy veggie noodle soup

Help me make the yummy vegetarian noodle soup that I crave.
posted to Ask Metafilter by bassjump at 9:31 AM on November 19, 2007 (13 comments)

Can you recommend a pair of headphones which will cancel out human voices?

Can you recommend a pair of headphones which will cancel out human voices?
posted to Ask Metafilter by katala at 7:51 PM on November 17, 2007 (18 comments)

Chunky pasta?

Another pasta sauce question but with a few additional requirements...
posted to Ask Metafilter by widdershins at 3:28 PM on November 15, 2007 (14 comments)

Zatch Gaspafanasky

Zach Galifianakis Live at The Purple Onion His NSFW Magnum Opus
Google Video (scammed offa Netflix) 1 hour, 1 minute.
Hate his drunken belching voice? Try You Bring Me Joy, It's Not About Love, or Can't Tell Me Nothing. Hate him still? You may be a preschooler.
posted to MetaFilter by Ambrosia Voyeur at 10:30 PM on November 12, 2007 (25 comments)

Help me make something for money!

As a college student in a dorm room with a large amount of free time, how can I make money?
posted to Ask Metafilter by DMan at 5:57 PM on November 11, 2007 (21 comments)

Should I buy a crockpot?

Does a crockpot really improve the flavor of the food or make your life easier?
posted to Ask Metafilter by davar at 3:36 AM on November 11, 2007 (37 comments)

Tags for this game: "Holycraptoofasteyesbleeding"

Ever felt like flying a missile down a tube filled with rotating obstacles? No? Well, here’s your chance.
posted to MetaFilter by yhbc at 11:14 AM on November 9, 2007 (38 comments)

How can I improve my students' writing?

How can I help students improve their writing via comments on written assignments?
posted to Ask Metafilter by obliquicity at 8:34 PM on November 8, 2007 (25 comments)

Evil Bee Animation

Evil Bee (embedded QT) is a gorgeous & interesting animated short about a worker bee in a factory who rebels; bonus points for awesome soundtrack by menomena.
posted to MetaFilter by jonson at 10:00 AM on November 8, 2007 (35 comments)

Transferring money from a US bank account to a german one?

Transferring money from a US bank account to a german one?
posted to Ask Metafilter by freddymetz at 4:35 AM on November 6, 2007 (9 comments)

Should I put Leopard on my G4s?

I'm concerned about making my computers sluggish by "upgrading" them. Should I install Leopard on older G4 Macs?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Phatty Lumpkin at 12:06 PM on November 5, 2007 (9 comments)

How to become a translator?

I'm a native Spanish speaker who is also fluent in English. I'm interested in taking on translating jobs on the side (tranlsating documents, for example, keeping it to the written form). What steps do I need to take to get started?
posted to Ask Metafilter by DrGirlfriend at 9:13 AM on October 19, 2007 (5 comments)

History will only repeat itself once more.

Stereolab origins parts 1 , 2, 3, and 4
posted to MetaFilter by sleepy pete at 1:53 PM on November 2, 2007 (26 comments)

Good recipes with fewest possible ingredients.

What are the best minimal (2-6) ingredient recipes you have?
posted to Ask Metafilter by flibbertigibbet at 7:56 PM on October 27, 2007 (65 comments)

Keep me from being a food sissy!

Help me learn to love eggs.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sugarfish at 5:13 PM on October 26, 2007 (36 comments)

The Superset

The Superset: Who is the superest hero of them all.
posted to MetaFilter by chunking express at 11:11 AM on October 23, 2007 (38 comments)

What single book is the best introduction to your field (or specialization within your field) for laypeople?

What single book is the best introduction to your field (or specialization within your field) for laypeople?
posted to Ask Metafilter by limon at 5:40 PM on September 8, 2007 (237 comments)

Research Tips, Please

Academics - Teach me your research strategies!
posted to Ask Metafilter by awenner at 7:05 PM on October 13, 2007 (16 comments)

MeFi's Procyberathleticism!

MeFi's own TF2/gaming server?
posted to MetaTalk by herrdoktor at 11:57 AM on October 11, 2007 (114 comments)

i can't nap!

I don't know how to nap.
posted to Ask Metafilter by timory at 7:32 PM on September 24, 2007 (29 comments)

Do I eat the thorns or the fur?

What's wrong with my artichokes (or is it me)? First time I've bought artichokes. I cut them open according to the instructions on artichokes.org, and instead of tasty yellow artichoke hearts, I have thorny stuff and furry stuff. I tried with 2 other artichokes and they're the same.
posted to Ask Metafilter by lpctstr; at 9:20 PM on September 22, 2007 (17 comments)

Things to Do in Boulder When You're Not Dead

Headed to Boulder, Colorado with the Wifey for 4 days starting late next Monday... What to do? What to see? What to eat? (Bonus for gluten/dairy free options!)
posted to Ask Metafilter by wonderwisdom at 11:48 AM on September 21, 2007 (15 comments)

Tips for Amazing Tortillas

Home-made tortillas: what is your recipe for success?
posted to Ask Metafilter by otherwordlyglow at 11:00 AM on September 19, 2007 (11 comments)

How should I try black truffle?

Are truffles worth the extreme hype? If so, what would be the best way to try some?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Ms. Saint at 10:19 PM on September 9, 2007 (33 comments)

MILLION DOLLAR STRONG

What's It Gonna Be? NSFW language (Single link music video). On the website of Chicago's Schadenfreude comedy troupe.
posted to MetaFilter by landis at 8:42 AM on September 5, 2007 (15 comments)

Fits to a tea

Recommend me a variety of tea!
posted to Ask Metafilter by charmston at 6:05 AM on September 3, 2007 (35 comments)

Yasujiro Ozu on trains & automobiles

Yasujiro Ozu on trains & automobiles
posted to MetaFilter by hama7 at 8:57 AM on August 31, 2007 (7 comments)

Want some toast, Ray?

What is the best kind of (readily available from a grocery store in a large midwestern town) bread to make French toast from?
posted to Ask Metafilter by jferg at 4:06 PM on July 13, 2007 (31 comments)

Where should I go a readin' in Portland?

Where are the best places to read in Portland, OR?
posted to Ask Metafilter by MostHolyPorcine at 8:02 PM on July 11, 2007 (17 comments)

Not quite the throwdown of Hilti & Bosch, but ...

Daft Hands*, deft hands, or both? You decide. *YouTube; safe for work.
posted to MetaFilter by bwg at 2:16 AM on June 23, 2007 (23 comments)

Amazing post-school experience?

Finishing school, want a great experience before starting work, looking for internships/volunteer opportunities - inspire me!
posted to Ask Metafilter by meerkatty at 6:05 AM on June 10, 2007 (7 comments)

steamed veggie toppings

I've been steaming a lot of veggies lately, much quicker than cooking them. I usually top them with tomato sauce/mozzarella and some spices. I'm getting kinda sick of tomato sauce, what are some alternative toppings?
posted to Ask Metafilter by parallax7d at 3:07 PM on May 7, 2007 (44 comments)

How to live with heat hives?

Any suggestions on how to live with heat hives? I'd like to survive the summer...
posted to Ask Metafilter by flod logic at 11:26 PM on April 30, 2007 (5 comments)

A pinch of this, a dash of that

I'm about to restock my spice cabinet, and I'm hoping to get some advice on what herbs/spices/extracts I should invest in. What dried herbs/spices vary most in quality?
posted to Ask Metafilter by roundrock at 8:34 AM on April 28, 2007 (24 comments)

Where's the discipline specific academic gossip?

I know where to go for gossip within my own academic discipline, but are there canonical blogs (on moves, hiring, graduate apps, big books, occasional meta-discipline discussion, etc). or rankings in other disciplines? The Chronicle and Arts and Letters Daily are more general. I'm looking for more discipline specific stuff.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ontic at 4:59 PM on April 25, 2007 (6 comments)

How do I bake bread with great crust?

I really, really love good crusty bread. Crust that's chewy and you have to really pull to get off the loaf. Could you please share your tips.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ok at 3:00 PM on September 29, 2006 (13 comments)

Summertime (job) blues...

Suggestions for summer jobs (with a few caveats)?
posted to Ask Metafilter by champthom at 3:01 PM on April 19, 2007 (14 comments)

Modernism vs. Postmodernism

Modernism vs. Post-modernism
posted to Ask Metafilter by nameless.k at 2:01 PM on April 6, 2007 (30 comments)

I need suggestions for getting over my CSS block

I have found it impossible to grasp the concept of CSS. A friend taught me to hand code HTML, then I taught myself how to use Dreamweaver. I love HTML and design nice looking sites that are full of tables, repeated font tags, etc. I really want and need to move on. I want to learn CSS, but it just does not sink into my pea-brain. I've tried various online tutorials but just can't stay interested, mainly because I get lost pretty quickly into the tutorial. Certainly it can't be that difficult, what can I do to make this easier for me to absorb?
posted to Ask Metafilter by luckyshirl at 1:46 PM on March 27, 2007 (42 comments)

I want to teach in Canada. Will I be able to find a job and will I be paid like a pauper?

Can a California boy find work as an elementary/primary school teacher in one of the BIG Canadian cities? What is the salary for a teacher like?
posted to Ask Metafilter by HotPatatta at 5:44 PM on March 26, 2007 (10 comments)

Ich Betäube Mich

YOU'RE DOING GREAT [YouTube; German rap; mind implosion]
posted to MetaFilter by Sticherbeast at 3:10 PM on March 24, 2007 (59 comments)

What do you love/hate about being an elementary school teacher?

What do you like most and least about being an elementary school teacher? I'm changing careers and want the lowdown.
posted to Ask Metafilter by HotPatatta at 9:08 AM on February 12, 2007 (13 comments)
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