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Helping You Help Me Do My Job Better

How can I make someone else a better graphic designer?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Anonymous at 11:08 AM on August 7, 2008 (12 comments)

Need for Speed

What is the most powerful car you can buy for around $25k?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Vindaloo at 9:05 AM on August 7, 2008 (26 comments)

Oh, they'll pay.

Calvin and Jobs.
via Dark Roasted Blend, by way of Gizmodo.
posted to MetaFilter by JHarris at 2:07 AM on August 7, 2008 (32 comments)

Good moving companies in Seattle?

Can you recommend a good moving company for an in-city move in Seattle?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Margalo Epps at 8:46 PM on July 29, 2008 (5 comments)

Recommend a miracle-worker hairstylist for men in seattle/eastside!

Seattle or Eastside: Recommendations for a hairdresser specializing in trendy cuts for men, despite the formidable obstacle of seriously thinning hair. This may be my last chance to look young, hot, and fashionable, before my hair declares to the world the world "Going on middle aged and should know better by now!". I have long hippy hair that has never been fashionable. It's disappearing and I'd like a trendy cut at least once before it's too late. It may already be too late. I fear a stylist is going to misjudge how thin it is (the length disguises this) and botch it. So: Who is a miracle-worker hairstylist who can give guys makeovers to hotness?
posted to Ask Metafilter by anonymisc at 3:58 PM on July 26, 2008 (5 comments)

Advice for Seattle trip.

Please help me plan my trip to Seattle.
posted to Ask Metafilter by milestogo at 12:18 PM on July 29, 2008 (10 comments)

Scrabble

Scrabble anxiety
posted to Ask Metafilter by A189Nut at 4:58 PM on July 20, 2008 (65 comments)

Products that organize your life that you couldn't live without?

Products that organize your life that you couldn't live without?
posted to Ask Metafilter by mintchip at 10:41 PM on July 18, 2008 (21 comments)

An effluent tribute for the man who did so much to help the affluent.

The San Francisco Department of Elections has qualified our initiative. The Presidential Memorial Commission of San Francisco has won its ballot initiative to honor George W. Bush: Should The City And County of San Francsico Rename The Oceanside Water Pollution Control Plant the George W Bush Sewage Plant?
posted to MetaFilter by three blind mice at 2:11 AM on July 18, 2008 (67 comments)

Which Visa card is best

What is the best Visa card to have?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Anonymous at 9:53 AM on July 10, 2008 (23 comments)

You HAVE to have the...

I would like suggestions for London restaurants that are worth visiting just for one unmissable dish.
posted to Ask Metafilter by roofus at 2:30 AM on July 10, 2008 (9 comments)

DR. SBAITSO WAS MY ONLY FRIEND.

DR. SBAITSO WAS MY ONLY FRIEND.
posted to MetaFilter by chrismear at 1:22 PM on July 9, 2008 (45 comments)

Leapless in Seattle

Physical therapy recommendation in Seattle metro area?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Blazecock Pileon at 11:56 AM on December 29, 2007 (5 comments)

Sadly, I'm swimming stupid.

Tips for a novice swimmer.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Anonymous at 10:37 AM on July 8, 2008 (15 comments)

Please help me find a doctor in seattle

I need a doctor in the Seattle area who can do something for my knee. It's a ten year old injury (to the meniscus/patella I think), surgery didn't correct it. I'm open to traditional medicine, acupuncture, massage, voodoo, anything that works. Does anyone have recommendations?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Shutter at 11:31 AM on July 8, 2008 (10 comments)

How to prevent Flash from stealing keyboard focus in Forefox

How can I prevent flash from stealing my keyboard focus in Firefox on Win XP?
posted to Ask Metafilter by stovenator at 9:53 PM on July 7, 2008 (3 comments)

Doctor, doctor...how do I choose?

How do I choose a primary care physician?
posted to Ask Metafilter by BitterOldPunk at 10:26 PM on July 27, 2007 (12 comments)

Should I Fix My Shoes?

What am I doing to my shoes?
posted to Ask Metafilter by rossination at 12:41 AM on July 6, 2008 (14 comments)

Bob Fleischburg's Gettysburg Address, as Read By Lincoln?

When did professional speech-ghostwriting start, and how confident can I be that those who delivered "classic" speeches and letters actually wrote them themselves?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Shepherd at 7:46 AM on July 4, 2008 (10 comments)

Ticket system that runs off emails

Is there a good ticket/support/bug management system that builds a queue out of incoming emails?
posted to Ask Metafilter by c:\awesome at 1:57 PM on July 3, 2008 (16 comments)

Everybody loves a choo-choo

The Boys and the Subway A father's artistic account of his sons' love of the NYC subway system.
posted to MetaFilter by ThePinkSuperhero at 9:52 AM on July 2, 2008 (35 comments)

It's a table, and it goes beside a bed...what shall we call it, and what shall we do with it?

What do you keep in your beside table?
posted to Ask Metafilter by oxford blue at 8:35 AM on July 2, 2008 (46 comments)

Hurry up and weight?

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)

A suit a day....

Do suits wear out quicker if you wear them on alternate weeks rather than alternate days?
posted to Ask Metafilter by greytape at 1:32 PM on July 1, 2008 (9 comments)

Should I Stay or Should I Go?

What's the best approach to take with the a lead software developer after being left holding the ball?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Anonymous at 9:58 AM on July 1, 2008 (5 comments)

Financial / 401k advice for a 23-year-old engineer.

Financial / 401k advice for a 23-year-old engineer. Considering the state of the economy and the price of oil, what should I do with my stocks. Also, I have the option for a 401k but I have no idea what type of 401k to choose.
posted to Ask Metafilter by decrescendo at 6:26 AM on July 1, 2008 (20 comments)

Soft Science

If you like those giant plush microbes but maybe they're a little too life-sciencey for ya, perhaps you would like The Particle Zoo instead.
posted to MetaFilter by sergeant sandwich at 2:01 PM on June 30, 2008 (34 comments)

How to invest $5,000 for my family's future?

I am a grad student, married with two kids—we're pretty broke. I just got an unexpected $5,000. What's the best thing to do with it to help my family?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Elizabethse at 1:45 PM on June 30, 2008 (15 comments)

Turn that frown upside down

What are some activities to do with an injured friend who needs to get out of the house?
posted to Ask Metafilter by handabear at 12:58 PM on June 30, 2008 (8 comments)

What am I getting myself into?

The Seattle Freeze: What am I getting myself into?
posted to Ask Metafilter by vitrum at 12:27 AM on October 12, 2007 (22 comments)

What the hell is BIGLAW?

I'm a law student trying to figure out if BIGLAW, with all the big letters, is something worth pursuing.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ecab at 8:15 AM on June 28, 2008 (16 comments)

Mac VS PC

Mac VS PC And this time PC is the cool guy and Mac is the stooge! Gems like "Mac works for PC", "PC gets the girl." and "Mac may be cool but PC has the money." (Quicktime links)
posted to MetaFilter by tatnasty at 4:33 PM on March 3, 2007 (79 comments)

Hard Questions for a Paperless Life.

I want to go paperless. What should I keep an original hardcopy of?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Spurious at 5:21 PM on June 26, 2008 (9 comments)

Don't talk to the police

Most Americans are aware of their Miranda rights, the most important of which may be the right to remain silent. Apparently, many people don't take advantage of that right. Professor James Duane makes some compelling arguments why you should, and Officer George Bruch agrees. Of course, if you choose to ignore their advice and have something to hide, you will be going up against pros in interrogation. Good luck.
posted to MetaFilter by procrastination at 7:47 PM on June 25, 2008 (56 comments)

Buda-what?

TravelFilter: What should I see or do while in Budapest for the next two weeks?
posted to Ask Metafilter by ThFullEffect at 5:08 PM on June 24, 2008 (14 comments)

Does that there fence look straight to you?

In East Texas, and in counties surrounding the DFW metroplex, there are many, many surveys and tracts of land oriented along a 30° or 60° angle. Why is this?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Sugar Induced Coma at 7:20 AM on June 24, 2008 (2 comments)

Capitol Words - US Congress In A Word A Day

Capitol Words allows you to see what the most often used word was on any given day in the U.S Congress. [via mefi projects]
posted to MetaFilter by Effigy2000 at 8:55 PM on June 21, 2008 (23 comments)

Photographing gay weddings: a moral quandry?

Will Photographing Same-Sex Ceremonies Hurt or Help Your Wedding Photography Business? Wedding photographer Sean Cayton wonders how to deal with gay weddings. "If you're thinking, 'I just won't do same-sex weddings because I don't need the headache,' it's not that simple." via
posted to MetaFilter by Poagao at 1:57 AM on June 20, 2008 (356 comments)

Where to host a happy hour for 100 in Seattle?

Need help planning a happy hour event in Seattle this September.
posted to Ask Metafilter by joseph_elmhurst at 10:22 AM on June 17, 2008 (5 comments)

Eight solid hours of sleep... and DOOM!

How much sleep do you really need? Six and a half to seven and a half hours. People who sleep eight hours a night are 12% more likely to die in a six-year period than those who sleep less. If your new lack of sleep means you get tired mid-afternoon, recent research says the solution is, shockingly, to nap. And if you can't nap, at least learn the optimal way to dose yourself with caffeine.
posted to MetaFilter by blahblahblah at 9:59 AM on June 11, 2008 (66 comments)

What is a fair price?

How do I assess the value of an offer I received for an investment I own?
posted to Ask Metafilter by ubiquity at 3:27 AM on June 11, 2008 (10 comments)

Buh-Bye, Please!

How can my mom tactfully kick out guests who've overstayed their welcome?
posted to Ask Metafilter by batcrazy at 6:22 AM on June 10, 2008 (24 comments)

Before Roe vs. Wade.

"There are few physicians today who can relate to the 'bad old days' before Roe vs. Wade. I can." A doctor who has seen the days before abortion was legalized relates his experiences and reminds us why abortion must remain safe and legal.
posted to MetaFilter by kldickson at 9:46 PM on June 6, 2008 (192 comments)

Lists of super easy meals?

Any lists of super simple meals?
posted to Ask Metafilter by jesirose at 12:24 AM on June 7, 2008 (44 comments)

A year ago, gas was 2.70/gallon

My salary increase is less than inflation. I'm making less than the previous year for two years in a row now.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Anonymous at 1:20 PM on May 29, 2008 (24 comments)

Riding NY Express Bus

Do you ride an Express Bus from Brooklyn into Manhattan?
posted to Ask Metafilter by tonci at 10:15 AM on May 23, 2008

From DC to Dallas.

My girlfriend and I are moving across the country, from DC to the metro Dallas area. I've never moved cross-country on this scale, so what tips/advice/warnings can you give me about this sort of move?
posted to Ask Metafilter by SNWidget at 8:20 AM on May 27, 2008 (16 comments)

Awesome Twitters?

I just saw this, from the Tower Bridge, and for the first time I thought: "Twitter could be awesome for things like this!" Any similarly awesome twitterers you can recommend? (Strict awesomeness criteria inside.)
posted to Ask Metafilter by rossmik at 7:43 AM on May 24, 2008 (9 comments)

How do I state my salary requirements?

I'm at the second interview for a job I'm interested in. I'm currently employed and not actively looking (I was recruited for this new position). They've asked me to bring in salary requirements; how is this usually done?
posted to Ask Metafilter by TochterAusElysium at 1:00 PM on May 22, 2008 (12 comments)

Play with a Curta

I first learned about them when they featured prominently in a Gibson book (Pattern Recognition). When I looked on eBay, I was stunned at the prices they fetch. Now I can at least play with a virtual Curta mechanical calculator.
posted to MetaFilter by Dave Faris at 7:24 AM on May 22, 2008 (36 comments)
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