Rich people's rooftops in NYC offers a fun birds-eye view into a few sky-high secret decks and gardens. Roofs are the new frontier for innovative urban architects, but they aren't exclusive to the wealthy. All kinds of people and organizations are starting rooftop gardens. See the impressive results that two Chicago denizens had growing heirloom vegetables on their roofs (2).
posted to MetaFilter by madamjujujive at 10:24 AM on August 9, 2008 (39 comments)

Is it possible to use Windows movie maker to create Video CD so that i can play it on my VCD player ? I am able to use it to create wmv files from my camcorder MiniDV tape.
posted to Ask Metafilter by tom123 at 10:46 AM on November 30, 2007 (1 comment)

Where can I find good reviews for electronics that can be trusted?
posted to Ask Metafilter by LoopyG at 10:43 AM on May 5, 2007 (11 comments)

Cheap flight to Portsmouth + 4 days = what to see?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Liosliath at 8:59 PM on April 24, 2007 (8 comments)

Within the last few weeks I came across a website that listed something like 20 steps for getting Web 2.0 savvy, except that the name was most likely nothing like that and now I can't seem to find it anywhere. I recall that one step was supposed to be completed each week, and it involved things like creating a blog and getting a flickr account, etc. It may have been put together for some type of university course. My google-fu is failing me!
posted to Ask Metafilter by platinum at 2:08 PM on April 23, 2007 (4 comments)

Is there video of Kim Phuc and the napalm attack as well as the world famous photograph?
posted to Ask Metafilter by oxala at 5:13 PM on April 21, 2007 (9 comments)

Please help me with graphics in Microsoft Publisher. I know it sucks, please don't yell at me.
posted to Ask Metafilter by radioamy at 10:00 AM on April 12, 2007 (21 comments)

Is there a definitive resource on the web for finding literary agents who represent science fiction and fantasy?
posted to Ask Metafilter by JWright at 2:49 PM on April 6, 2007 (13 comments)

Boilproof nipples — Girly pirates? — Hubris — Atomic nose candy — Pit paranoia — The gay mafia's beverage of choice — Mouthwash for flaky skin — Spam spam spam spam — Dead-fish eyes — and more American advertising from 1932 to 1959...
posted to MetaFilter by Blazecock Pileon at 6:13 PM on March 30, 2007 (17 comments)

My favorite entree is the salmon sandwich on foccacia bread. Water is served with a slice of cucumber which is very refreshing. Which profession dines out the most? Whose judgements can be counted on for honesty and straightforwardness? The truckers'.
posted to MetaFilter by ardgedee at 7:01 AM on March 28, 2007 (60 comments)

Discover Magazine's 20 Things You Didn't Know About... Short, interesting and occasionally witty facts about Aliens, Lab Accidents, Nobel Prizes, Meteors, Death, Sleep and more.
posted to MetaFilter by kisch mokusch at 9:09 PM on March 17, 2007 (13 comments)

need storage solutions for a small bathroom.
posted to Ask Metafilter by exlotuseater at 2:47 AM on March 5, 2007 (16 comments)

50 works of art you should see before you die, according to Guardian art critic Jonathan Jones and his readers--"probably the most learned cyber-community on the web." (Jones' personal top 20) [via; more inside]
posted to MetaFilter by kirkaracha at 11:40 AM on December 7, 2006 (67 comments)

This comment had seemingly nothing at all to do with the FPP on which it was posted, yet I found it one of the most haunting and moving things I have ever read in MeFi.
posted to MetaTalk by psmealey at 6:56 AM on October 21, 2006 (73 comments)

Houseblogs.net is an aggregator of home renovations blogs, created by our own Jeanmari and hubby DIYer. The 340 member blogs range from This Old Crack House to a couple converting a missile silo. Featured stories include the people who found a secret room in their house, and a community section has more good home renovation advice than you could shake a wrecking bar at. A nice place for inspiration and commiseration for owners of older homes.
posted to MetaFilter by LarryC at 4:58 PM on September 10, 2006 (14 comments)

I'm traveling to New York City in September. Is is possible to find a hotel that is clean, quiet, and safe without spending a fortune?
posted to Ask Metafilter by 4midori at 4:02 PM on August 15, 2006 (22 comments)