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Please help me out with my doomsday anxiety. I need some respected, rational, realistic stuff to read about economy, oil, food, etc. in the near future and beyond.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Anonymous
at 8:15 AM on July 9, 2008
(37 comments)
Can you point me toward the best Horror/movie blogs?
posted to Ask Metafilter by hermitosis
at 11:48 AM on February 28, 2008
(6 comments)
Please reassure me about daycare...
posted to Ask Metafilter by Alabaster
at 12:27 PM on June 28, 2008
(24 comments)
I have just found out I'm a big fan of post apocalyptic fiction books. Somehow I like the idea of an individual or small group of survivors almost alone in the world trying to find out what the hell happened to the planet and fighting for their survival. What are some good books and movies the hive mind can recommend?
posted to Ask Metafilter by dcrocha
at 11:24 AM on June 27, 2008
(99 comments)
What books can teach me skills that would be enjoyable or interesting to share with friends in group settings or one-on-one?
posted to Ask Metafilter by HotPatatta
at 8:31 AM on June 15, 2008
(11 comments)
Looking for decently written, page-turning historical fiction.
posted to Ask Metafilter by banjo_and_the_pork
at 6:20 AM on June 15, 2008
(66 comments)
I used to be obese. I have lost about 80 pounds out of my goal of 100 lost, and am struggling to lose the rest. My body, even though I am in my mid 20s, is now a complete mess. I am covered in stretch marks from head to toe. I’m hardly exaggerating. They start at my shoulders and don’t let up until my calves. I have big hanging flaps of skin and fat under my arms. Some bits of stretch marks and loose skin on my tummy, hips, thighs, and rear. I look like I had a baby or four. My breasts sag and are also covered in stretch marks. I’m aware that I’ll likely only ever look normal by plastic surgery, but what I am looking for is how to improve my body as much as I can through accessible methods until I can begin to afford surgery (or better, avoid it). I’ve tried searching Google and here, but I can’t seem to find the right information. Lots of questions/background inside.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Anonymous
at 7:29 AM on June 12, 2008
(34 comments)
What's your tech writing bible?
posted to Ask Metafilter by nebulawindphone
at 7:15 PM on June 12, 2008
(11 comments)
Is there something with which I could spray my clothes in the stead of washing them?
posted to Ask Metafilter by norabarnacl3
at 6:41 PM on June 11, 2008
(48 comments)
My doctor prescribed 5-HTP (dietary supplement ) for anxiety. If others have used it, can you pl. let me know your experience. What side effects did you experience ? Were there sexual side effects ?
posted to Ask Metafilter by tom123
at 4:02 PM on April 18, 2008
(16 comments)
Repaint or put siding on my house?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Pocahontas
at 9:36 AM on April 25, 2008
(9 comments)
Paint or vinyl siding. Help me decide.
My home is in desperate need of painting. If I paint, there will be a lot of prep work required as I would want to strip most of the paint which has alligatored. I am thinking about Vinyl siding.
Can anyone share with me why I should or should not do this or what I may want to consider?
posted to Ask Metafilter by citybuddha
at 5:44 AM on May 8, 2008
(20 comments)
Help us figure out if we can afford to have a family! Can two people on $200k a year have some babies?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Sockpuppet The First
at 10:12 AM on May 5, 2008
(101 comments)
I'm terrible at having a job, and it's making my life unlivable. Help.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Anonymous
at 2:15 PM on April 30, 2008
(27 comments)
Getting up early in the morning never seems to get easier. Any tips?
posted to Ask Metafilter by HotPatatta
at 5:52 AM on April 30, 2008
(52 comments)
Simple tricks to improve MPG?
For instance, I've thought about removing the rear seats/internal molding to lighten my car. I've also thought about aero-improvements, such as moon-disc wheel covers, or even somehow making a cover over my rear wheel wells. I'll be removing my rear wing this weekend, but what other tweaks could I do?
posted to Ask Metafilter by raikkohamilonso
at 8:21 AM on April 29, 2008
(39 comments)
I’ve just finished reading The Now Habit, an incredibly useful and inspiring book on overcoming procrastination. What’s the best approach to implementing and then retaining the strategies presented in this, or any other, book?
posted to Ask Metafilter by mizrachi
at 9:42 AM on April 28, 2008
(9 comments)
What's the best home-repair / fixit manual for someone with little-to-no experience in such matters? Also, web sites and / or blogs in the same vein?
posted to Ask Metafilter by dersins
at 11:22 AM on April 25, 2008
(19 comments)
What kind of flowering indoor plants will keep flowering?
posted to Ask Metafilter by that girl
at 1:29 PM on April 15, 2008
(12 comments)
Got the losing weight part down, help me do the magic mental work
posted to Ask Metafilter by Anonymous
at 11:48 AM on April 2, 2008
(24 comments)
What were yesterday's best online April Fools pranks?
posted to Ask Metafilter by rhinny
at 2:45 PM on April 2, 2008
(24 comments)
Basil, parsley, mint, sage, rosemary: which combinations will work best when potted together in a balcony herb garden?
posted to Ask Metafilter by holgate
at 9:23 AM on April 2, 2008
(12 comments)
What do you do for spring cleaning? Specifically along the lines of either cleaning, home maintenance, or yard work.
posted to Ask Metafilter by hazyspring
at 7:38 PM on April 1, 2008
(17 comments)
How do you make up stories ? My kids love me making up stories (and then repeating them ad-infinitum !) but doing so has set me thinking about the process of creating fiction.
posted to Ask Metafilter by southof40
at 1:43 AM on March 8, 2008
(9 comments)
What books have transported you to another place, and occupied your thoughts for days whilst you read them?
posted to Ask Metafilter by takeyourmedicine
at 3:18 PM on March 24, 2008
(101 comments)
Why do some people lose weight on SSRIs, while other people gain weight, with no changes in food intake or activity level?
posted to Ask Metafilter by btkuhn
at 10:29 AM on March 20, 2008
(10 comments)
What activities, in or around Boston, would create an amazing birthday evening for my delightfully nerdy, almost-27-year-old boyfriend?
posted to Ask Metafilter by evalenza
at 6:22 PM on March 18, 2008
(26 comments)
I've been living on my own for about five years now, but I still cannot for the life of me understand grocery shopping. I've tried buying the staples, easy-to-cook meals, and even specific recipes. But I always end up ordering take out after a week.
posted to Ask Metafilter by pedmands
at 7:41 PM on March 3, 2008
(34 comments)
My wife has agreed to give a single science fiction or fantasy book of my choice a try - I only have one chance, so help me choose wisely.
posted to Ask Metafilter by blahblahblah
at 10:49 PM on April 30, 2006
(160 comments)
Interviewing with a technical writing / communication portfolio. What resources and tips for those who have gone through it or hired from it.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jadepearl
at 8:15 AM on February 27, 2008
(4 comments)
I’ve always wanted to be a writer. Always wanted… but never actually worked towards it, so I have no writing-specific experience or training. I’d like to transition to a career that somehow involves writing, but I’m not sure how I can get my foot in the door.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Metroid Baby
at 4:31 PM on February 29, 2008
(12 comments)
Recent college grad now living in the real world: what are your favorite techniques, tricks, or products to get the everyday things done?`
posted to Ask Metafilter by btkuhn
at 12:36 PM on January 26, 2008
(27 comments)
The non-profit I work for is undergoing economic changes of the painful contraction type. People are worried, layoffs are looming. I've known for some time my position was not secure and have been looking at moving to a vacant grant writer's position that has come available. I think I have the prerequisites. How can I nail this job?
posted to Ask Metafilter by diode
at 11:11 AM on January 10, 2008
(9 comments)
After several miserable years in the ad industry, I'm quitting, because I was never cut out for this to begin with. Suggest some gigs more suited to a right-brained, literature-loving introvert who values kindness far more than the bottom line.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Chaotician
at 11:01 AM on February 14, 2008
(12 comments)
How can I write better short stories (science fiction)
posted to Ask Metafilter by Wolfster
at 6:24 PM on January 25, 2008
(20 comments)
Ghost-story-spoiler-filter: grateful your examples of ghost stories where the narrator or central protagonist is (or is revealed to be) a ghost.
posted to Ask Metafilter by the quidnunc kid
at 1:16 PM on November 6, 2007
(30 comments)
I need solid scientific evidence that thought can change matter - how consciousness effects DNA structure, patterns and ultimately reality. Charts, studies, videos, all is welcome as a way of viewing and understanding how the mind's energy works in relation to physical matter. Thank you so much.
posted to Ask Metafilter by watercarrier
at 9:16 AM on November 7, 2007
(53 comments)
How can I increase my evening productivity (i.e. not be such a lazybones when I get home from work) ?
posted to Ask Metafilter by infinityjinx
at 11:27 AM on October 24, 2007
(23 comments)
Adventure Game Recommendations: I really miss playing games I could lose myself into for hours on end, and I would like to find some new games similar to those I enjoyed years ago. But I stopped playing a long while back so I have no idea what's been on the market since and how to look for such games now. I have always loved the LucasFilm/LucasArts titles but they seem to have stopped producing pretty point-click adventures after
Grim Fandango. Other favorites were Windham Classics adventures like
Below the Root or
Alice in Wonderland, Cinemaware action-adventures like
It Came from the Desert,
The King of Chicago and
Sinbad, and detective games like
Killed Until Dead and
Intrigue! Are there any comparable modern counterparts? I am not into RPGs or text MUDs or shooters. Please tell me there are still games out there involving great stories, detailed scenes, and good puzzle-play!
posted to Ask Metafilter by Lush
at 4:10 AM on June 17, 2005
(28 comments)
How do i stop from binge eating?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Anonymous
at 8:16 PM on September 25, 2007
(22 comments)
What are some basic recipes to add to my cooking repertoire?
posted to Ask Metafilter by mpls2
at 2:25 PM on September 8, 2007
(35 comments)
I spend way too much time surfing the web and checking e-mail when I should be working on my job. My job requires that I use the computer, so I cannot simply turn the computer off. Is there a way that I can disable my web browser (Mozilla Firefox) for a set amount of time?
posted to Ask Metafilter by jujube
at 10:08 AM on August 16, 2007
(7 comments)
Help me find employers willing to train smart, talented folks in a new field.
posted to Ask Metafilter by nightengine
at 1:27 PM on August 16, 2007
(5 comments)
How do I improve work performance of a staff member with ADHD? He needs a lot of coaching and support, which does help him get the basics done. But he doesn't seem to be improving. Can anyone suggest resources to help me help him strengthen his skills and the quality of his work?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Sabine3283
at 2:36 PM on August 5, 2007
(16 comments)
Anyone care to share their monthly grocery budget and list? Headed into maternity leave, down to one income, living in DC...
posted to Ask Metafilter by mistsandrain
at 6:15 AM on July 26, 2007
(42 comments)
I want to read a book that is gona scare the living daylights out of me. Preferably a thriller, not monsters and vampires, and it should be smart and believable. Show me the book that will make it hard for me to sleep after reading.
posted to Ask Metafilter by pwally
at 5:58 PM on October 19, 2006
(88 comments)
I'd like some help finding a new weight loss community to join - one with a relatively intelligent / fun user base but that takes healthy weight loss seriously. Any suggestions?
posted to Ask Metafilter by catfood
at 11:24 AM on June 29, 2007
(26 comments)
To those who have successfully treated their depression using CBT or are in the process of doing so: How did you/ do you handle the constant barrage of negative thoughts and self evaluations?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Anonymous
at 10:11 AM on June 21, 2007
(20 comments)
I think I need to get back into therapy, but I also think that therapy doesn't work.
posted to Ask Metafilter by timory
at 9:20 PM on June 28, 2007
(26 comments)
Why is it so hard for me to do the things I need to do to make my life better? How can I motivate myself to get my shit together?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Anonymous
at 2:21 PM on June 28, 2007
(29 comments)
