The Fine Art Adoption Network works to "place artworks by committed artists into deserving homes and institutions, as well as to offer a channel for new audiences for contemporary art. It is the intention of FAAN to engage art enthusiasts who never thought of themselves as art collectors, and to introduce them to the experience and pleasures of owning and caring for contemporary art." Amazing. via Gothamist
posted to MetaFilter by ThePinkSuperhero at 1:10 PM on July 29, 2006 (14 comments)

One of the most famous characters on youtube is lonelygirl15 (this link being the most comprehensive summary of her story I've seen). Virginia Hefferton of the NY Times is one of the countless people trying to unravel the mystery of whether her video blogs are the ramblings of a cute homeschooled girl and her nerdy crush, or part of a larger marketing campaign.
posted to MetaFilter by ThePinkSuperhero at 4:20 PM on August 27, 2006 (90 comments)

A theatre group in NYC is putting on a "Hell House"- a dramatic representation of sin, judgement, heaven and hell typically performed around the country by evangelical churches in an attempt to win believers. The original "Hell House" script (to be used in NYC) was written by Pastor Keenan Rogers of New Destiny Christian Center. An interview with the director of Les Freres Corbusier reveals they're not out to make fun; rather, they look to examine the different experiences people who witness them have.
posted to MetaFilter by ThePinkSuperhero at 7:28 PM on October 2, 2006 (36 comments)

Want to learn about investing? Morningstar, an independent investment researcher, is offering 172 free online "classes" on stocks, bonds, funds, and portfolio building. And there's nifty quizzes at the end of each lesson where you can earn points that can be used for Morningstar products.
posted to MetaFilter by ThePinkSuperhero at 7:49 PM on January 9, 2007 (20 comments)

Sign Up To Be A Bone Marrow Donor Without Leaving Your House On this day of love, do something great for the human race and sign up to to be a bone marrow donor. For a small fee, Gift of Life will send a registration kit to your house, so you don't even have to leave your chair.
posted to MetaFilter by ThePinkSuperhero at 9:07 AM on February 14, 2007 (62 comments)

Broadway.com has been doing a video diary of Legally Blonde: the Musical as it moves toward Broadway. See the first rehearsal with director/choreographer Jerry Mitchell, visit a costume fitting, or catch a sneek peek of the show's pre-Broadway tryout in San Francisco. Legally Blonde starts performance in New York City on April 3rd.
posted to MetaFilter by ThePinkSuperhero at 3:05 PM on March 26, 2007 (13 comments)

MyFreeImplants.com hooks up women who want breast implants with benefactors who want to help them pay for their breast implants.
posted to MetaFilter by ThePinkSuperhero at 3:51 PM on May 24, 2007 (59 comments)

"Wasting time gets a bad rap", says Lisa Belkin in today's NYTimes, who argues that time often considered "unproductive" or "wasted" in today's workaholic culture is actually time well spent- "Over the years I have come to see that the hours away from the writing are the time when the real work gets done." Readers seem to agree.
posted to MetaFilter by ThePinkSuperhero at 2:01 PM on June 1, 2007 (25 comments)

5 students were barred from receiving copies of their diplomas (NYTimes Link) at the Galesburg High School graduation, after friends and family members cheered when their names were read. Good luck to future graduates to keep Nana and Aunt Bertha in check.
posted to MetaFilter by ThePinkSuperhero at 8:16 AM on June 4, 2007 (113 comments)

The most popular blog on Myspace isn't about sex, drugs, or white girl gang signs. It is the tale of 5-month old Kaleb Schwabe, who suffered serious injuries believed to be caused by abuse at the hands of a caregiver. 21-year-old mom Kristy details Kaleb's recovery with doses of faith, sadness, and hope, and MySpace users have rallied in a big way.
posted to MetaFilter by ThePinkSuperhero at 7:47 PM on June 13, 2007 (18 comments)

"Why (For) Pat Carroll wasn't actually Disney's first choice to voice Ursula in 'The Little Mermaid'? The casting story of one of Disney's most delightful demons.
posted to MetaFilter by ThePinkSuperhero at 2:43 PM on June 15, 2007 (18 comments)

Busted! In one of the biggest counterfeit busts in years, a 19-month investigation reached its climax on Tuesday as federal officials conducted early-morning raids throughout the NY metropolitan area, arresting 29 people, seizing more than $230 million in merchandise and ultimately dismantling three operations believed to have imported more than $700 million in fake products over the last 24 months.
posted to MetaFilter by ThePinkSuperhero at 8:47 AM on June 27, 2007 (145 comments)

HelpMyBabyLive.com It comes down to this. If we can't raise the $50,000 in the next 3 months, we'll have to choose abortion. And you thought Save Karyn was bad. Via
posted to MetaFilter by ThePinkSuperhero at 8:55 AM on June 28, 2007 (166 comments)

iPhone the Musical Written by and Starring David Pogue. And here's the lyrics.
posted to MetaFilter by ThePinkSuperhero at 1:18 PM on July 6, 2007 (8 comments)

In January 2005 , someone using the name "Rahodeb" went online to a Yahoo stock-market forum and posted this opinion: "No company would want to buy Wild Oats Markets Inc., a natural-foods grocer, at its price then of about $8 a share." Who was that random fool? Why, none other than John Mackey, co-founder and CEO of Whole Foods. Whole Foods purchased Wild Oats earlier this year for approximately $18.50 a share, but the FTC has an issue with Whole Foods buying out their competitor. Mackey had responded to the FTC's complaint on his blog, but has not posted since some of his other online comments became publicly attached to his name.
posted to MetaFilter by ThePinkSuperhero at 10:01 AM on July 12, 2007 (80 comments)

I'm tired of looking at attractive, fashionable people.. Behold: Ugly Outfits New York.
posted to MetaFilter by ThePinkSuperhero at 4:37 PM on July 23, 2007 (94 comments)

Something heavy weighing on your heart? Confess. Mom Confessions. Dad Confessions. Office Confessions. Bride Confessions.
posted to MetaFilter by ThePinkSuperhero at 12:22 PM on July 25, 2007 (35 comments)

In Silicon Valley, Millionaires Who Don't Feel Rich [NYTimes Link] Mr. Kremen estimated his net worth at $10 million. That puts him firmly in the top half of 1 percent among Americans, according to wealth data from the Federal Reserve, but barely in the top echelons in affluent towns like Palo Alto, Menlo Park and Atherton. So he logs 60- to 80-hour workweeks because, he said, he does not think he has nearly enough money to ease up.
posted to MetaFilter by ThePinkSuperhero at 9:22 AM on August 5, 2007 (139 comments)

Was tech blogger Nick Starr Twitter's first suicide?
posted to MetaFilter by ThePinkSuperhero at 1:58 PM on August 6, 2007 (122 comments)

I now know what to do in case I ever got stuck on an airplane that's not going anywhere- organize and stage a revolt, like the passengers of Continental flight 1669.
posted to MetaFilter by ThePinkSuperhero at 9:19 AM on August 16, 2007 (74 comments)

Since the US economy will soon explode and eat all our monies, I give you this: 100 Things You Can Make Yourself!
posted to MetaFilter by ThePinkSuperhero at 9:23 AM on August 17, 2007 (47 comments)

8 Foods You Should Eat Everyday
posted to MetaFilter by ThePinkSuperhero at 4:00 PM on August 21, 2007 (85 comments)

10 Steps to a More Dateable Facebook Profile 6. Un-tag photos at will. Bad angle? Bad outfit? Bad situation? Un-tag that picture! It's not worth adding a few numbers to that photo count to be seen in a photo that doesn't cast you in an entirely positive light. Did you see what happened to Miss New Jersey?
posted to MetaFilter by ThePinkSuperhero at 7:51 AM on August 24, 2007 (67 comments)

David Pogue on the Power of Simplicity Complete with musical opening.
posted to MetaFilter by ThePinkSuperhero at 10:28 AM on August 30, 2007 (51 comments)

Internet People An animated musical ode to all those crazy internet memes.
posted to MetaFilter by ThePinkSuperhero at 3:15 PM on September 6, 2007 (50 comments)

Being Rachel Zoe (NYTimes) The life of a celebrity stylist.
posted to MetaFilter by ThePinkSuperhero at 12:20 PM on September 15, 2007 (61 comments)

If I buy only one intro book on graphic design, what should it be?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by ZenMasterThis at 8:50 AM on August 17, 2007 (10 comments)

The Brickfactory. Hundreds of instruction booklets for LEGO kits, organized by year, theme, number and name. If you're like me, just seeing the covers of some of these old kits will make you teary-eyed. (#268, the 1979 Family Room kit did it for me.)
posted to MetaFilter by Lucinda at 5:45 PM on May 29, 2007 (65 comments)

I know MetaFilter isn't a popularity contest, but just in case, I thought it'd be interesting to gather some stats on what percentage of certain users' posts/comments are favorited. Here is a completely unscientific sample.
posted to MetaTalk by desjardins at 9:03 AM on August 14, 2007 (346 comments)

Music AskMefi People: A playlist challenge. I'm looking for "lesser known", but excellent, grunge. In particular, I'm interested in songs you have heard once or twice, and if they're ever played on the radio, you find yourself saying: "Damn, that's a great song, why don't they play that one more?"
posted to Ask MetaFilter by thanotopsis at 8:00 PM on August 4, 2007 (34 comments)

I would like to make a mix of "post grunge" modern rock type music. Gin Blossoms, Toad the Wet Sprocket etc.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by ND¢ at 6:36 PM on July 26, 2007 (69 comments)

Arby's is better at math than me...
posted to Ask MetaFilter by jjbb at 8:05 PM on July 3, 2007 (28 comments)

Lofi is showing a cold fusion error if you are not logged in.
posted to MetaTalk by Jim Jones at 11:19 PM on February 13, 2005 (15 comments)

What are these tiny bumps that form on the edge of my eyelid?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by that girl at 8:04 AM on June 6, 2007 (40 comments)

CatCam is exactly what it sounds like. A crappy digital camera, Atmel Attiny13 and a little electronics skill are all it takes to get your cat photoblogging. The results are pretty great. via Hackaday and possibly also Baby_Balrog
posted to MetaFilter by tracert at 10:01 AM on June 3, 2007 (90 comments)

Can you help me find a great educational wall chart to put on our living room wall?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by davar at 12:05 PM on May 23, 2007 (28 comments)

Given that I'm somewhat proficient in website coding (php, CSS, xhtml and so on) how can I constructively educate myself on actual design? What resources exist that will make me a better designer?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by geodave at 9:58 PM on April 19, 2007 (15 comments)

Can someone wipe my butt? [more inside]
posted to MetaFilter by emelenjr at 8:42 PM on January 23, 2007 (50 comments)

Help me help my students design video games.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by davey_darling at 2:37 PM on January 12, 2007 (13 comments)

I'm testing out ajax favorites on MeFi right now (only www.metafilter.com). If you open any thread you can add the post or any comment as a favorite without leaving the page. Lemme know if you hit any snags and please hold off on "but, but, can you also make it do x?" requests until we're sure it works in most all browsers.
posted to MetaTalk by mathowie at 9:59 PM on December 29, 2006 (40 comments)

The Worlds of David Darling. British astronomer and science writer David Darling has written over 10,000 articles for three massive online efforts: the Encyclopedia of Astrobiology, Astronomy, and Spaceflight, the Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy and Sustainable Living , and a related encyclopedia of concept vehicles. Though the diversity of entries can be eccentric, and some are quite short, the science seems solid: learn about the illicit corned beef sandwich of Gus Grissom, peruse a comprehensive set of advanced space propulsion concepts, and see a terrific illustrated listing of strange land and air vehicles (don't miss the Peel P50 microcar and the Volvo Gravity Car).
posted to MetaFilter by blahblahblah at 9:34 PM on October 16, 2006 (2 comments)

YaleShmale "Graduating from an Ivy League university doesn't necessarily mean you're smart." The pitch certainly proves the point.
posted to MetaFilter by Dome-O-Rama at 10:33 PM on August 26, 2006 (29 comments)

Music collaboration fun / favor: everybody record a cover of Elliott Smith's "Waltz #2". [more inside]
posted to MetaTalk by cortex at 10:45 AM on July 19, 2006 (30 comments)

My cell phone is being bugged, I have changed my number several times. My corded landline phone is also bugged. My apartment has been bugged , don't know if it still is since I have moved. Don't know how they were able to bug my last apartment but it was. Can anyone help me
posted to Ask MetaFilter by 10jubilee at 8:26 PM on May 28, 2006 (52 comments)