I have just finished setting up an XP-installation for my four year old boy. Now i need to set up some kind of internet filter.
posted to Ask Metafilter by FidelDonson at 11:23 AM on October 4, 2008 (9 comments)

What relationship do the following songs have with each other: Nineteenth Nervous Breakdown (1965) Refugee (1979) Stairway to Heaven (1971) Black Magic Woman (1970) Band on the Run (1973) Walk This Way (1975) Tequila Sunrise (1973)
posted to Ask Metafilter by webhund at 7:47 PM on September 9, 2008 (108 comments)

I am looking for books similar to Krakauer's "Into the Wild." I used to prefer fiction, but after reading this book, I am craving some non-fiction similar to this book in a few particular ways...
posted to Ask Metafilter by TSGlenn at 1:28 PM on August 2, 2008 (50 comments)

Similar-in-style songs to Christina Aguilera's Candyman? I'm helping plan a wedding dance list, and this modern boogie is a lot of fun, but I don't want to be the one that drops "he makes my cherry pop" into this particular dance hall. In other words, it should be clean too.
posted to Ask Metafilter by artifarce at 7:51 PM on July 20, 2008 (12 comments)

Looking for rubber stamps that AREN'T pretty flowers or happy things.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Meagan at 9:31 AM on July 10, 2008 (14 comments)

Help me find real-world magic items.
posted to Ask Metafilter by MrVisible at 12:34 PM on June 17, 2008 (47 comments)

Who has documented rock n roll's greatest excesses?
posted to Ask Metafilter by brautigan at 2:29 PM on February 1, 2008 (21 comments)

What are some good, light-hearted, humorous travel books?
posted to Ask Metafilter by nitsuj at 2:09 PM on June 5, 2008 (26 comments)

My kid is going to be six next month and he wants a party. We are very short on cash. Suggestions?
posted to Ask Metafilter by maryh at 3:05 AM on April 19, 2008 (42 comments)

What are some good, unique pizza toppings?
posted to Ask Metafilter by nitsuj at 6:19 PM on April 8, 2008 (91 comments)

Book-rec-filter time! Looking for sci-fi themed books for a young child. Can you suggest any?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Janta at 1:46 PM on March 18, 2008 (9 comments)

What can we do to help our son focus in school?
posted to Ask Metafilter by onhazier at 8:47 AM on March 13, 2008 (24 comments)

What's the best web site out there for local events going on in your area? New examples of these types of sites pop up every day, so it's hard to keep track of the best of the best, but what are some of MeFi users' favorite sites to take a look at upcoming events of all kinds, including concerts, art exhibitions, festivals, arthouse/revival film showings, etc?
posted to Ask Metafilter by mrkinla at 1:47 PM on February 11, 2008 (14 comments)

I'm looking for an online calendar of events (concerts, plays, exhibitions, etc.) currently scheduled for March 2008 in New York City. I've found Time Out New York, but it seems to be mostly today's events only. Please help! Thanks!!
posted to Ask Metafilter by Misciel at 10:51 AM on February 7, 2008 (6 comments)

I really like the music used in the game Team Fortress 2 (TF2). I describe it as 60's secret agent music (think early James Bond). Where can I find more music like this? Is there a sub-genre style of music that this belongs to? If you don't know what TF2 is, check out the trailers.
posted to Ask Metafilter by medarby at 9:53 PM on January 26, 2008 (12 comments)

In love with Slashfood, looking for alternative "food blogs".
posted to Ask Metafilter by Sufi at 5:46 PM on January 20, 2008 (21 comments)

Where can I go in NYC that serves both ice cream AND hard liquor-- as many varieties of both as possible?
posted to Ask Metafilter by hermitosis at 3:55 PM on January 14, 2008 (7 comments)

Help me find more singers with deep/baritone voices.
posted to Ask Metafilter by zennoshinjou at 4:43 AM on December 22, 2007 (36 comments)

I'd like to donate money to charities on behalf of my family members, but I'd like to tailor it towards their occupations/interests.
posted to Ask Metafilter by cloeburner at 7:59 AM on December 18, 2007 (11 comments)

When's the best time to buy a (probably used) car?
posted to Ask Metafilter by fogster at 12:58 PM on August 8, 2006 (7 comments)

Help me make Christmas dinner. I'm looking for recipes to serve 8-10 people that could be basically prepared the day before* and then just put on the stove or in the oven a few hours before dinner. We're a pretty traditional family without significant dietary restrictions, living in the Twin Cities suburbs. I'm an adventurous cook and am pretty willing to try new and challenging dishes (as long as the tough part is preparing them the day before).
posted to Ask Metafilter by pithy comment at 11:17 AM on December 4, 2007 (8 comments)

Looking for a way to get my 60 year old mother into the mp3 generation. My mother is 62 once a hippy now a conservite. Her viewing pleasure on tv include CNN, Greys atonomy, Heroes, and Lost to name a few other things. She is addicted to audio book cassettes (alot of mystery stuff growing up she like murder she wrote but the climate of tv has changed and so has her taste) and i am trying to find her some podcast that might be up her alley (she likes to garden, cook, drink and is a dog and cat lover ) since i am not a 62 year old woman and have no idea what podcast most would find interesting i have decide to consult the hive mind for answers. I am doing this in hopes to get her to abandon the tape format of audio books and move into the digital information age of podcasting i think she might enjoy it more since she typical spends large amounts of time traveling for her job. I think it will be easier and more beneficial in the long run to get her moving on this technology while she is flexible enough to adapt to it.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Rolandkorn at 6:08 AM on April 26, 2007 (9 comments)

I need suggestions for my mum's christmas present - specifically, DS games. I know she wants More Brain Training but she also said she'd like some real games.
posted to Ask Metafilter by missmagenta at 4:12 AM on December 3, 2007 (24 comments)

I'm interested in coming to a more academic understanding of Battlestar Galactica (particularly Cylons). Are there any resources or texts out there which can help me?
posted to Ask Metafilter by matkline at 11:21 AM on November 30, 2007 (19 comments)

Can you recommend some good books about places?
posted to Ask Metafilter by ersatzkat at 4:15 PM on November 29, 2007 (23 comments)

I like reading to my 5yr old son at bedtime. We have discovered that we both enjoy reading longer books/ novels with many chapters and some pictures here and there. Our latest was the original "The House at Pooh Corner". Please suggest more!
posted to Ask Metafilter by ohdeanna at 6:22 AM on November 26, 2007 (45 comments)

Holiday craft ideas needed-catch is I want ideas that can be fun for my very creative, talented artistic 10 year old, and her sister, not quite 2. Tried and tested ideas, if possible, not just links to generic craft websites (links to fabulous websites you've found to be useful will be appreciated, of course).
posted to Ask Metafilter by purenitrous at 9:30 PM on November 19, 2007 (7 comments)

Should I learn to knit? Or crochet?
posted to Ask Metafilter by heavenstobetsy at 8:12 PM on November 19, 2007 (29 comments)

With winter's cold touch around the corner, some of us may need a little something to keep us busy by the fireside on those chill winter evenings. With the abundance and variety of craft blogs to be found, everyone from the novice to the expert should be able to find inspiration (and even great tutorials!) for a fun and cute project. Enjoy!
posted to MetaFilter by honeyx at 3:26 PM on November 14, 2007 (11 comments)

Please recommend a good puzzle or activity website that's suitable for a 3 or 4 year old.
posted to Ask Metafilter by rolypolyman at 6:36 AM on November 10, 2007 (17 comments)

I'm looking for a quotation that would be appropriate to include on a holiday card in the vein of growth, renewal etc
posted to Ask Metafilter by Soulbee at 12:34 PM on November 6, 2007 (9 comments)

An Asian supermarket opened up right down the road from me. It's huge with lots of great produce and exotic seafood. Most of the labels are completely inscrutable. What do I buy?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Telf at 12:42 PM on October 12, 2007 (45 comments)

I need some space songs! I'm putting together a power point slide show for a teachers' awards ceremony. The teachers just finished participating in a professional development program that focused on space science, so I'd like the slide show to have space music to go with the photos.
posted to Ask Metafilter by batcrazy at 3:51 AM on October 25, 2007 (51 comments)

I have fallen in love with this recipe for No Knead Bread. What (and when) should add additional ingredients to the dough?
posted to Ask Metafilter by ShawnString at 10:11 AM on October 10, 2007 (15 comments)

Bring me your finest roast recipes, either in the oven or Crock-Pot-esque type equipment.
posted to Ask Metafilter by fijiwriter at 1:44 PM on October 15, 2007 (21 comments)

Can you help solve a somewhat bizarre and mysterious crime?
posted to Ask Metafilter by flapjax at midnite at 4:59 AM on October 2, 2007 (58 comments)

Help me find a (hopefully free and easy to use) tool that could be used to create and organize a Fantasy world for a Paper and Pencil Role Playing Game. Something like a hypertext database that fiction writers might use.
posted to Ask Metafilter by DetonatedManiac at 3:56 PM on October 1, 2007 (7 comments)

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)

What are the best history of science books for the intelligent layperson? Some examples along these lines include Richard Rhodes' "The Making of the Atomic Bomb", David Bodanis' "E=mc2" and Dava Sobel's "Longitude"; books which mix equally well the explanation of scientific concepts with historical/biographical storytelling, and are not intended for practitioners of the field. In addition to general suggestions, specific recommendations about the history of probability & statistics and the history of science in the ancient/medieval world would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!
posted to Ask Metafilter by lorenzism at 9:25 AM on September 22, 2007 (37 comments)

Zork - The Original Map. This was too awesome not to post! (via)
posted to MetaFilter by ObscureReferenceMan at 9:08 AM on September 18, 2007 (132 comments)

It's September, and (this morning, at least) it feels like fall is on its way. There's nothing I like more as the weather gets colder than a hearty bowl of stew. Can you suggest some delicious stews I might not have tried before?
posted to Ask Metafilter by dersins at 9:52 AM on September 5, 2007 (21 comments)

I have 500+ digital pictures from our wedding/honeymoon. I want to have them printed, and I don't have a photo printer. What are your experiences with the online photo printer places - shutterfly, ofoto, etc.? Would I be better off just buying a photo printer? Mostly I just want basic 4x6 prints to put in a book; a few I want to have blown up.
posted to Ask Metafilter by dpx.mfx at 6:18 AM on June 13, 2005 (23 comments)

DIY fantasy toys -- I've been playing The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess on the Wii, and my 2-year-old loves to watch and play along, to the point of sticking a foam sword down the back of shirt and running around with a Nerf slingshot and fishing pole. He turns 3 in September and in addition to his "nutritional" presents, I thought I would also get/make him some fantasy-enabling stuff. What are some existing toys that do a good job of mimicking Zelda-esque accoutrements, and/or what should be avoided, and/or what's easiest to make myself? An even bigger issue is finding "safe" stuff for him to swing his sword at ... some kind of indoor/outdoor monsters that are at least a foot tall or so. I can see making something out of pillows, or lampshades, or even buying a cheap toy if it's properly durable. Any ideas?
posted to Ask Metafilter by blueshammer at 8:14 AM on August 24, 2007 (22 comments)

[Homemade Greeting Card Filter] I want to make greeting cards, for friends and family -- mainly for obscure holidays (and just to say hello!) But buying supplies at PaperSource is super expensive -- and stamps are not exactly cheap. Where do you buy specialty stock paper and other greeting card paraphernalia? [mi]
posted to Ask Metafilter by moooshy at 8:31 PM on August 13, 2007 (16 comments)

Recommend a few good text adventure games!
posted to Ask Metafilter by warble at 2:48 PM on August 6, 2007 (40 comments)

I'm seeking examples of a full orchestra backing up singers (not necessarily the original ones) doing famous non-classical (pop, rock, etc.) songs traditionally known without that orchestration. For example, "Hurricane 2000," or Symphonic Music of the Rolling Stones — although ideally responses would be publicly accessible links (i.e. Google Video, YouTube, etc.), it's not altogether necessary.
posted to Ask Metafilter by WCityMike at 8:59 PM on July 30, 2007 (17 comments)

Mike Rowe worked as a late-night QVC presenter in the early nineties. Yes, the Mike Rowe of various Discovery shows, including Dirty Jobs. He ad-libs poetically about the crap for sale, bursting into song, and placating crazed callers.
posted to MetaFilter by blasdelf at 7:41 PM on July 3, 2007 (34 comments)

I’m tired of living in the rock-and-roll past and need a new band. The problem is, nobody’s playing arena rock anymore, as they did in the days of my Def Leppard youth. I’m clueless about the modern rock scene, but I’m hoping there’s a band out there that writes and performs in the vein of the party rock acts like Van Halen. Where is the modern Aerosmith? Can someone suggest a recent band in this style? Or is everything out there just another Green Day clone?
posted to Ask Metafilter by jackypaper at 10:34 AM on June 12, 2007 (36 comments)

Plupon is a shockwave game. The object is to match up 3 descending numbered spheres so that they make up either 10 or 20. Click on the spheres to add them together. There are 7 levels.
posted to MetaFilter by Kattullus at 8:10 PM on May 14, 2007 (14 comments)

Are there travel websites that include all airlines, including discount ones like Southwest? Or, do all these websites exclude the same discount carriers, and which carriers are excluded?
posted to Ask Metafilter by mdion at 8:27 AM on April 26, 2007 (11 comments)