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In a box of cereal containing two objects of differing density, how does one ensure a roughly even ratio throughout the box's use? That is to say, how do you keep the bottom of the box from being all grain and no marshmallow?
posted to Ask Metafilter by majick
at 10:10 AM on October 2, 2008
(18 comments)
Favorites bug-report?
posted to MetaTalk by allkindsoftime
at 3:23 PM on September 22, 2008
(18 comments)
3-5 times a week,
every week, I receive promotional offers from American Express (with whom I am a current cardholder). How do I get them to stop?
posted to Ask Metafilter by tumbleweedjack
at 6:44 PM on August 26, 2008
(14 comments)
Any examples of audible mistakes in a song making it into the final mix? A missed drum beat, a bad chord etc
Extra credit for popularity of the track
Extra extra credit for the "timestamp" of the mistake
posted to Ask Metafilter by oliyoung
at 12:30 AM on August 7, 2008
(65 comments)
My submission to the spy challenge.
posted to MeFi Music by umbú
at 10:03 PM on July 26, 2008
(12 comments)
Mostly an experiment in banjo, trying to apply the clawhammer style to a more bluegrass style song.
posted to MeFi Music by mediocre
at 6:57 AM on July 25, 2008
(7 comments)
you pretend to be me, I pretend to be you
posted to MeFi Music by February28
at 6:39 AM on July 29, 2008
(14 comments)
Astro Zombie had a comment with 15 favorites in MetaFilter. 5 hours ago
Astro Zombie had a comment with 41 favorites in MetaFilter. 6 hours ago
Astro Zombie had a comment with 23 favorites in MetaFilter. 6 hours ago
How do I get rid of this Astro Zombie character, anyway?
posted to MetaTalk by yhbc
at 6:16 PM on July 28, 2008
(77 comments)
Is (or
was, since it sounds quaint now) the phrase "the birds and the bees" mostly an American thing or is it also used in other english-speaking countries as a euphemism in reference to sex education. What other euphemisms or idioms are used around the world within the context of sex education (not formal sex education in a classroom setting, more along the lines of "The Talk" parents have with their kids). I'm interested in phrases used in other languages too.
posted to Ask Metafilter by amyms
at 1:24 AM on July 24, 2008
(27 comments)
Does anyone know any hotels, in any city in the US, comparable to the
Hotel Congress in Tucson, AZ? Basically, a hotel that "makes" the experience of visiting a city which you might not otherwise consider a vacation destination.
posted to Ask Metafilter by eileen
at 10:56 AM on July 23, 2008
(27 comments)
My grandfather died, leaving my father as co-executer of his estate. What are the first steps that my father needs to take?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Schismatic
at 2:59 PM on July 5, 2008
(6 comments)
We're finally free and clear.
posted to MeFi Music by chococat
at 5:21 PM on June 27, 2008
(13 comments)
What's a fair finder's fee for someone who sent me a buyer for my used car?
The mechanic who services our family's cars is a super nice guy, and does a terrific job as well. Recently we mentioned to him that we were selling one of our cars (a 1998 Camry, if it matters), and he mentioned it to a number of his other clients until he found someone who was interested in buying it.
The deal went down today, and I'd love to toss a few bills his way to thank him for his help. What's an appropriate sum and/or percentage? I was thinking $300, which is about 5% of the sale price of the car.
What do you guys think?
Oh, and I'd also like to say that I'm REALLY proud of the title I came up with for this AskMe. Thankyouverymuch.
posted to Ask Metafilter by AngerBoy
at 7:09 PM on June 29, 2008
(20 comments)
I love Erik Larson's The Devil in the White City. It's a non-fiction book about Chicago in 1893 which reads much like a novel. I'd like to read other books written in the same novel-esque style about some other cities or historic events. Know of any novel-like non-fiction reads?
posted to Ask Metafilter by melodykramer
at 7:39 PM on June 29, 2008
(46 comments)
Do you enjoy classic 2D platformers? Then boy, are you in luck! The
indie game community is thriving, and a good majority of its games are exactly that. I've spent many hours playing these unique, beautiful, and often exceptional projects, and there's quite a few - more than I can count on my fingers! - that could stand toe-to-toe with the finest contemporary games. Inside is a list of some of the greatest indie platformers, based on community recommendations and my own experience. Enjoy!
posted to MetaFilter by archagon
at 3:28 AM on June 24, 2008
(48 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 do I need to know and how should I learn it? I am the "IT" guy at my company, a small supplier of building materials, with an office staff of about 10, and a warehouse crew of about the same. Problem is I'm underqualified.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Reverend John
at 9:34 AM on June 13, 2008
(8 comments)
It began when Mr. Klinsky threw in his two cents, a vague request that a poem he had written for and about his family be lodged in a wall somewhere, Ms. Sherry said, “put in a bottle and hidden away as if it were a time capsule.”
Sometimes when you make a simple suggestion about the remodeling of your $8.5 million 5th Ave. apartment, the designer goes a little
overboard. In an awesome way. Don't miss the
slideshow.
posted to MetaFilter by Who_Am_I
at 7:03 AM on June 12, 2008
(81 comments)
So I am starting to notice that the computer I built on the cheap back in 2003 is no longer cutting the mustard in the fun department and I want to build a new one. Problem is that from looking at Tom's hardware and my own past experiences I am completely over my head when it comes to whats good and what will work well together.
(Bonus question of no consequence included)
posted to Ask Metafilter by BobbyDigital
at 9:26 AM on June 10, 2008
(15 comments)
Help me plan and plant a garden this summer!
posted to Ask Metafilter by onalark
at 8:48 AM on June 4, 2008
(22 comments)
What are some natural spider repellents I can use in the house? Google searching leads me to believe that there are a number of essential oils that might be effective, but do you have any first-hand experience? With which ones? How to apply? Any other natural cures that I won't mind putting around my house? Also, are there certain things that attract spiders that I should avoid having around? I know they are generally harmless, but they make me so uneasy.
posted to Ask Metafilter by foxinthesnow
at 8:03 PM on June 3, 2008
(14 comments)
What's the oldest man-made thing I can buy for €1500-2000?
posted to Ask Metafilter by greytape
at 3:25 AM on May 29, 2008
(18 comments)
Was there a falling out between Squirtle and Bulbasaur?
posted to Ask Metafilter by ignignokt
at 6:00 AM on May 22, 2008
(17 comments)
Trying to make a list of fictional drinks.
For instance: Clementine mixxes up a couple of "blue ruins" in
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and the Silver Jews' song
Buckingham Rabbit makes reference to "shattered dogs on the rocks."
What other fictional drinks can you think of?
posted to Ask Metafilter by es_de_bah
at 3:49 PM on May 4, 2008
(51 comments)
How should I get started in vector drawing? I'd love to be able to produce those smooth, clean scalable drawings someday.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ignignokt
at 3:45 PM on May 2, 2008
(12 comments)
Pippa as a baby name. Does it really mean "blow job" in Greek slang?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Stewriffic
at 11:25 AM on May 2, 2008
(29 comments)
Pimp My House: We bought a house, but we're not moving into it for another month. It's currently empty. What cool projects should I undertake before we move in?
posted to Ask Metafilter by unixrat
at 2:55 PM on May 1, 2008
(29 comments)
A demo recorded in a hurry.
posted to MeFi Music by motty
at 7:18 AM on April 24, 2008
(2 comments)
Slice of acoustic girl singer pop.
posted to MeFi Music by johanze
at 6:03 PM on April 29, 2008
(17 comments)
I'm trying to design an invitation to a combined housewarming/40th birthday party (two separate people) and I want some pictures on the invitation which are in the style of 'sophisticated' but also kind of naiive late 50's/early 60's illustrations/cartoons but I'll be damned if I can google search what I'm looking for. Can you help?
posted to Ask Metafilter by h00py
at 5:04 AM on April 25, 2008
(7 comments)
Seeking instructions on how to wrap and secure a flat sandwich in waxed paper.
posted to Ask Metafilter by dreamphone
at 12:25 PM on April 24, 2008
(13 comments)
A rough structural demo of one of the songs I've written this month.
Catchy, upbeat reflection on the simpler, softer times of my highschool
musical upbringing. Imagine this with a dozen people clapping and
singing along. And maybe an awesome guitar solo. I've still got three
weeks, after all.
posted to MeFi Music by cortex
at 8:00 AM on February 8, 2007
(35 comments)
An ode to some of the more vibrant personas and memorable events in Metafilter history -- and an homage to the classic tune by The Nails. Lyrics with tremendous amounts of annotation inside.
posted to MeFi Music by cortex
at 10:47 PM on February 14, 2007
(91 comments)
A song about pretending that David Bowie is singing a song about how something else is writing his songs, including this one. Approximately. From my RPM 07 album
Manifests.
posted to MeFi Music by cortex
at 5:32 PM on March 1, 2007
(15 comments)
This song is not actually a cover of any actual song, even though it pretends to be for reasons that will become obvious when you listen to it.
posted to MeFi Music by cortex
at 7:26 PM on June 29, 2007
(8 comments)
I've had this Regina Spektor song stuck in my goddam head for weeks now + I haven't recorded any songs for months = this sloppy, lots-of-stuff-going-on cover recorded in a rut-exorcising session this afternoon and evening.
posted to MeFi Music by cortex
at 9:26 PM on March 6, 2008
(15 comments)
it's a song about dirt and also bags
posted to MeFi Music by frenetic
at 8:13 PM on June 29, 2006
(21 comments)
"ironic electro-pop"
posted to MeFi Music by frenetic
at 8:17 PM on June 29, 2006
(28 comments)
