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Why does the post office sell 42 cent stamps? Why do people buy them?

Why does the post office sell 42 cent stamps? Why do people buy them?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Flunkie at 11:25 AM on June 2, 2008 (76 comments)

Recommendations for dialogue-heavy films a la Glengarry Glen Ross?

I have lately been hooked on Glengarry Glen Ross and The Big Kahuna, small casts with stellar scripts and casting. What other dialogue-heavy films in this vein should I be watching?
posted to Ask Metafilter by porn in the woods at 6:26 PM on April 27, 2008 (59 comments)

Is Web Development about to change?

Question for web developers: Is Web Development about to change? Is the web browser still the best solution for rich Internet applications?
posted to Ask Metafilter by mountainfrog at 10:13 AM on March 13, 2008 (29 comments)

del.icio.us profiles

I imagine that some of my fellow mefites, collectors of the Best of the Web, would have great del.icio.us accounts for me to pick through. I'm not getting enough use out of their networking feature, either. Link your profiles! Here's me.
posted to MetaTalk by tylermoody at 6:38 AM on August 1, 2007 (118 comments)

Which developers should I add to my del.icio.us network?

Who should I add to my del.icio.us network if I'm interested in web development? I currently have a few of my friends and some javascript gurus, but I'd like to add some more. Is there a website that lists developers and their del.icio.us usernames?
posted to Ask Metafilter by bertrandom at 2:32 AM on March 12, 2008 (6 comments)

Firefox extension for web development servers?

Is there a Firefox extension for switching between the same page on different domains?
posted to Ask Metafilter by roll truck roll at 10:47 AM on February 17, 2008 (11 comments)

How to remove Sender header ("on behalf of") when sending from Gmail?

How can I remove the Sender header ("on behalf of") when sending from a different address in Gmail? Will Google Apps help me do what I want?
posted to Ask Metafilter by drew3d at 8:14 AM on February 14, 2008 (8 comments)

How is Facebook doing its queries?

How does Facebook handle or simplify the presumably complicated DB queries involved so that me loading my page doesn't bring it to its knees?
posted to Ask Metafilter by bonaldi at 9:49 AM on February 4, 2008 (30 comments)

External RAID 5

The amount of data I now have makes it impractical to continue backing up to DVD. I was planning on building a RAID 5 array, but I'm in over my head.
posted to Ask Metafilter by tumult at 7:29 PM on September 7, 2007 (16 comments)

Issues with my Wedding DJ

After my wedding a few weeks ago, I found out that my DJ had eaten a full 3-course meal, instead of the much cheaper vendor meal he was supposed to have (he also took the vendor meal). I stopped payment on his check, and sent another for the amount less the cost of the vendor meal and the $50 gratuity I had given him. They're now sending my original check to collections. Am I in the wrong? What should I do?
posted to Ask Metafilter by elbaso at 10:50 AM on September 6, 2007 (103 comments)

Are there any games on the DS that are similar to Final Fantasy Tactics for GBA?

Are there any games on the DS that are similar to Final Fantasy Tactics for GBA?
posted to Ask Metafilter by bertrandom at 2:19 PM on August 8, 2007 (13 comments)

What's your favorite little-known soda pop?

What's your favorite regional or "indie" soda pop on bottled non-alcoholic beverage (available in New York City or online, preferably)?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Bookhouse at 2:50 PM on July 30, 2007 (54 comments)

Can you buy the Czech beer Gambrinus in the U.S.?

Can you buy the Czech beer Gambrinus in the U.S.? Or can you order it online and have it shipped to the U.S.? I got really into it when I was in Prague and now I miss it.
posted to Ask Metafilter by bertrandom at 3:47 PM on July 30, 2007 (6 comments)

How do I set up a remote website development/maintenance workflow?

I'm seeking advice on how to mange small website development and maintenance projects with a remote contractor.
posted to Ask Metafilter by namith at 10:19 AM on July 25, 2007 (5 comments)

Homemade DVD server- Whats the best/easiest/cheapest way?

Homemade DVD server- Whats the best/easiest/cheapest way?
posted to Ask Metafilter by weiler63 at 10:21 PM on July 12, 2007 (17 comments)

Copyrights on web & software projects

Who owns the copyrights to a web / software project that we develop for a client? How much should we charge for exclusivity, ie serving only that ONE client in the market?
posted to Ask Metafilter by arrowhead at 1:06 AM on June 30, 2007 (10 comments)

I lost out before, but don't want to this time

I applied for a job a couple of years, and didn't get it. I just saw another posting for the same job. How can I get it this time?
posted to Ask Metafilter by reenum at 8:11 PM on June 30, 2007 (8 comments)

Help me inherit code, not objects

I'm about to receive a large chunk of code for a nearly code complete web app from several consultants and have been tasked with assuming the knowledge transfer. What questions do I ask?
posted to Ask Metafilter by furtive at 11:42 AM on June 27, 2007 (4 comments)

what part of the cow do you use in the burgers cos i heard it was the teeth.

McDonald's UK goes Web 2.0 with a site answering user's questions. Apparently, all of them.
posted to MetaFilter by East Manitoba Regional Junior Kabaddi Champion '94 at 8:31 AM on June 15, 2007 (141 comments)

Best place to get married/divorced?

Where is the best place in the world to get married in terms of most favorable property settlement and alimony laws to the primary provider in the event of a divorce? Just wondering. (No I'm not planning on finding some Tanzanian girl to marry)
posted to Ask Metafilter by zaebiz at 4:39 PM on May 30, 2007 (22 comments)

Need to find a "personable" web developer who won't steal my ideas.

How do I find the web developer/programmer of my dreams? And in the process, how do I not get my ideas stolen?
posted to Ask Metafilter by creative at 6:37 PM on May 23, 2007 (20 comments)

ShortStoryFilter: Lamp that you have to sell for half what you paid?

I read a short story once about ten years ago, it was in a compiliation of short stories but I don't remember the title or author. The part I remember from the plot is that there's a magic lamp that gives wishes but you have to sell it for half of what you paid for it. I believe the main characters keep trying to find lower currencies so they can continue reselling it.
posted to Ask Metafilter by bertrandom at 10:29 PM on May 21, 2007 (3 comments)

Should a Video of VTech Shooter's Play be Online?

Friends and I downloaded a copy of a play script written by the Virginia Tech shooter, filmed it, and posted it on youtube. I have since taken it down. How bad an idea was this (and some more specific questions inside)?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Anonymous at 7:38 AM on April 20, 2007 (53 comments)

What does everyone know about XVID settings that I don't?

double-pronged question about working with XVID
posted to Ask Metafilter by chudmonkey at 9:50 AM on February 24, 2006 (17 comments)

Am I just boring?

How do I make better small talk?
posted to Ask Metafilter by T.D. Strange at 5:38 PM on December 8, 2006 (27 comments)

Why do people put plastic wrap on their furniture?

Why do people put plastic wrap on their furniture?
posted to Ask Metafilter by bertrandom at 5:38 PM on November 1, 2006 (36 comments)

Priceless.

First official goatse payment card. In which a guy gets a goatse image put on his credit/debit/payment card. Yes, it links to an image of the card, no it's not as bad as you think, yes it's PSFW (probably safe for work).
posted to MetaFilter by Brandon Blatcher at 8:54 AM on November 2, 2006 (74 comments)

Help us upgrade our gaming PC without breaking the bank.

Help us upgrade our gaming PC without breaking the bank.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ArmyOfKittens at 1:31 AM on July 16, 2006 (9 comments)

A book everyone should read?

Please tell me a book you think everyone should read and why.
posted to Ask Metafilter by pasici at 9:48 PM on July 20, 2006 (135 comments)

travel advice through costa rica in june?

we're headed to costa rica at the end of the week for a honeymoon/ backpacking trip and we're wondering if anyone has any insight into getting around: public transport, shuttles, or driving?
posted to Ask Metafilter by ronv at 9:37 PM on June 20, 2006 (13 comments)

Should I sell handwritten stories?

Someone has asked to buy some paper I've written on... A few questions inside.
posted to Ask Metafilter by dobbs at 10:43 AM on May 23, 2006 (35 comments)
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