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)

Are there any trendy, fashion-forward fabric and sewing-pattern shops online?
posted to Ask Metafilter by suimin at 11:07 PM on May 31, 2008 (16 comments)

What's the best hole-in-the-wall restaurant in San Francisco?
posted to Ask Metafilter by logic vs love at 10:11 PM on April 18, 2008 (24 comments)

I would like sharp cheddar. The best sharp cheddar recommendations you've got. Complex, subtle cheddars are great, but I'm also feenin' for cheddar that is sharp beyond belief. So if you don't have the cheddar equivalent of a 25-year old Bowmore, a perfectly acceptable alternative is the cheddar equivalent of a ziploc bag full of Everclear. Let the cheese strike my taste buds, hard.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Greg Nog at 2:21 PM on April 3, 2008 (46 comments)

Since these posts seemed to bring back happy memories/warm fuzzies for so many former/current choir kids, here is Hear the Choirs Sing, a massive collection of contemporary and sacred choral works from all around the world. And, if while singing along, you realize you've forgotten your part, check Choral Wiki for links to sheet music.
posted to MetaFilter by chara at 12:12 AM on March 28, 2008 (21 comments)

What should I read to learn about espionage and World War II/start of the Cold War?
posted to Ask Metafilter by BT at 8:48 PM on February 27, 2008 (25 comments)

Does anyone know a good hairdresser in San Francisco?
posted to Ask Metafilter by anadem at 10:54 PM on February 10, 2008 (10 comments)

It's Saturday night. You're here browsing on the internet. Why not do something intellectual for a change?
posted to MetaFilter by flatluigi at 6:20 PM on December 1, 2007 (27 comments)

Can you recommend a pair of headphones which will cancel out human voices?
posted to Ask Metafilter by katala at 7:51 PM on November 17, 2007 (18 comments)

I am looking for some fiction where the main character is a loner and seems to be OK with it. (possible spoilers)
posted to Ask Metafilter by bitteroldman at 7:34 PM on November 11, 2007 (46 comments)

I need to photograph some items to be sold online. I want the pix to look as professional as possible and would appreciate any tips you may have re composition, framing, lighting etc. How do I get the glossy mag look for this stuff?
posted to Ask Metafilter by ninazer0 at 9:50 PM on October 7, 2007 (15 comments)

What are the best history of science books for the intelligent layperson? Some examples along these lines include Richard Rhodes' "The Making of the Atomic Bomb", David Bodanis' "E=mc2" and Dava Sobel's "Longitude"; books which mix equally well the explanation of scientific concepts with historical/biographical storytelling, and are not intended for practitioners of the field. In addition to general suggestions, specific recommendations about the history of probability & statistics and the history of science in the ancient/medieval world would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!
posted to Ask Metafilter by lorenzism at 9:25 AM on September 22, 2007 (37 comments)

What single book is the best introduction to your field (or specialization within your field) for laypeople?
posted to Ask Metafilter by limon at 5:40 PM on September 8, 2007 (238 comments)

Recommend some bed-time and weekend fiction or non-fiction reading that will keep me enthralled after a long day or a long week
posted to Ask Metafilter by objdoc at 6:56 PM on July 22, 2007 (31 comments)

May I pick your brain for a moment? Yeah, thanks. See, I'm thinking I want to join some clubs or groups or organizations in the Bay area to inspire myself as well as to meet more creative, vibrant, funny, smart, interesting people my age. Tell me, what does the Bay area offer that might really enrich my life here that I might not know about?
posted to Ask Metafilter by miss lynnster at 6:53 PM on June 16, 2007 (27 comments)

Life in Germany between 1929-1933?
posted to Ask Metafilter by unSane at 8:14 PM on May 25, 2007 (22 comments)

Lackadaisy. The ongoing saga of Don Bluth-esque anthropomorphic cats in Prohibition-era St. Louis. Start here and try not to drool over the artwork.
posted to MetaFilter by XQUZYPHYR at 4:31 PM on May 12, 2007 (77 comments)

Help me find the ideal Mac game for two people separated by hundreds of miles.
posted to Ask Metafilter by wanderingmind at 9:13 PM on November 30, 2006 (18 comments)

How do I add text to a photo on a mac?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Dennis Murphy at 10:45 PM on September 18, 2006 (11 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)

This song is called mathowie's community blog, and it's about mathowie, and the community blog, but mathowie's community blog is not the name of the community blog, that's just the name of the song. - lyrical brilliance by It's Raining Florence Henderson, with extra bits of artistic license taken in the studio. - Arlo-esque lead vocals by French Fry, aka Alex Millard, aka my brother.
posted to MeFi Music by cortex at 10:40 PM on September 3, 2006 (83 comments)

Are there any easy and inexpensive solar kits for your home? Someone preferably DIY installable. (in the 500-1k range?)
posted to Ask Metafilter by mphuie at 10:13 AM on August 28, 2006 (4 comments)

What's the simplest to-do list software that will nest items as many levels deep as I wish?
posted to Ask Metafilter by kersplunk at 4:13 PM on August 8, 2006 (9 comments)

My friend is a young Indian woman in her early 30's and this NYC weather is killing her hair. She has long, naturally black thick-stranded (coarse, really) hair and her problem is that it's frizzy. Really really frizzy. Okay, ladies, how can she make her hair more healthy? Anti-friz shampoo isn't working here. Grease isn't either. It's been a life-long problem, too. Advice from Indian women welcome :D
posted to Ask Metafilter by missed at 8:25 PM on July 5, 2006 (23 comments)

My wife and I have two computers and are looking 2 player online (or offline) games that we can play together for fun.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Hands of Manos at 8:58 PM on June 18, 2006 (18 comments)

The final chromosome in the human genome has been sequenced. The Human Genome Project has completed sequencing Chromosome 1 and has published its work in Nature here. If you're impatient, here's a sneak preview..
posted to MetaFilter by BlackLeotardFront at 7:45 PM on May 17, 2006 (32 comments)