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Are there online resources that will tell me what kind of plants, animals, and insects are in any given US state that could kill me?
posted to Ask Metafilter by visual mechanic
at 8:23 PM on August 4, 2008
(3 comments)
How do I kill the perfectionism, the precious and fearful impulses, and the self-doubt that keeps me from completing my creative writing projects.
posted to Ask Metafilter by mizrachi
at 2:20 PM on August 2, 2008
(48 comments)
"You're really smart!"
Psychologist
Carol Dweck says that praising a child for being smart only teaches the kid to avoid any effort that might fail. "When we praise children for their intelligence, we tell them that this is the name of the game: Look smart, don't risk making mistakes." Malcolm Gladwell chimes in with
his thoughts on the importance of being a smart kid, "What a gifted child is, in many ways, is a gifted learner. And what a gifted adult is, is a gifted doer. And those are quite separate domains of achievement."
posted to MetaFilter by revgeorge
at 7:15 AM on February 13, 2007
(218 comments)
What were your greatest victories and punishing woes as a unix/linux system administrator?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Myles
at 4:36 PM on July 21, 2008
(11 comments)
Freelancers and other creative self-employed types: How do you set realistic, meaningful work goals
and stick to them when the main person you're answerable to is yourself?
posted to Ask Metafilter by El Curioso
at 1:06 PM on July 2, 2008
(11 comments)
Blogs that teach?
posted to Ask Metafilter by btkuhn
at 4:59 PM on June 30, 2008
(11 comments)
I want to give my boyfriend something to read. Help me figure out what he'd like.
posted to Ask Metafilter by phunniemee
at 7:49 PM on June 24, 2008
(20 comments)
I know a great deal about how romantic relationships develop with insecure people, but very little about what happens when the participants are already comfortable in their own shoes.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Anonymous
at 6:42 PM on June 18, 2008
(13 comments)
Help me Don Juan Kenobi, you're my only hope; or How do you stay flirtatious, witty, and mysterious when you REALLY like someone?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Anonymous
at 9:42 PM on June 4, 2008
(12 comments)
My girlfriend and I are moving across the country, from DC to the metro Dallas area. I've never moved cross-country on this scale, so what tips/advice/warnings can you give me about this sort of move?
posted to Ask Metafilter by SNWidget
at 8:20 AM on May 27, 2008
(16 comments)
My sister
loves playing co-op shooters. Can you recommend any? Our systems are the PS2, and a PC running Windows XP that was middle-of-the-road 3-5 years ago (so no Army of Two, thank you). Freeware/shareware/indie are great, but so are huge blockbusters. It just needs to have as long, good, co-op section.
posted to Ask Metafilter by flibbertigibbet
at 6:42 AM on May 17, 2008
(22 comments)
How do you develop focus, drive, and personal discipline?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Saxon Kane
at 8:26 PM on May 11, 2008
(28 comments)
What is the iconic (or just "your favorite") dead-tree product catalog (listing of merchandise for mail-order sale) for your hobby, industry, or trade?
posted to Ask Metafilter by cadastral
at 9:23 AM on April 1, 2008
(73 comments)
What are some activities that are like 'going to the gym' for your profession?
posted to Ask Metafilter by mullingitover
at 11:26 PM on March 27, 2008
(90 comments)
I'm driving across country in a month (Oregon to NY). I drove out here 2 years ago and stayed in hotels both nights on the way out. I don't have the funds to do that this time around. Any advice about sleeping in my car at rest areas? I'm trying to marathon it and camping would probably slow me down more than I'd like.
posted to Ask Metafilter by huxley
at 1:32 PM on March 27, 2008
(17 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)
I am interested in finding a good, interesting online academic community—discussion boards, chat rooms, and the like. I am primarily interested in Literature and Philosophy. Do these places exist, or are internet fora pure
lulz?
posted to Ask Metafilter by sonic meat machine
at 10:57 AM on March 23, 2008
(9 comments)
Anyone have a good and long reggae playlist that will have people up and dancing all night?
posted to Ask Metafilter by turkishLola
at 11:36 PM on March 21, 2008
(14 comments)
What books, training, or simple advice can you give me in becoming a more interesting conversationalist at work and especially in meeting new people?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Brandon1600
at 1:05 PM on March 16, 2008
(20 comments)
Mechanical Watchfilter: How does a balance spring remain wound, so as to keep the balance wheel moving back and forth?
posted to Ask Metafilter by lonemantis
at 12:05 PM on March 15, 2008
(6 comments)
I'm probably going to spend a year living in Lyon. Two concerns: I'm a musician and would like to keep in practice while I'm there; and I need to work to survive. What is there that I'm qualified for?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Evstar
at 7:02 PM on March 8, 2008
(4 comments)
Inspiring books about mathematics and statistics?
posted to Ask Metafilter by chrisalbon
at 4:42 PM on February 29, 2008
(31 comments)
I'm looking for a showcase/inspiration gallery of imageless (or at least minimal graphics) pure CSS web designs. I figured this would totally have been done as a "Top X" list somewhere, but it doesn't seem to exist. Not necessarily "minimalist" design, but what can be done with great colour, layout, typography, and clever CSS.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stephthegeek
at 5:07 PM on February 4, 2008
(9 comments)
[grownupfilter] What is the most unique job you've ever heard of - the one that made you say, "Damn, if I wasn't 5 years away from retiring, I'd TOTALLY do _________!"
posted to Ask Metafilter by damnjezebel
at 10:05 AM on January 22, 2008
(68 comments)
Do people with under-developed social skills know that their skills need work? If so, how?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Anonymous
at 9:19 AM on January 14, 2008
(24 comments)
I would like to do digital post-production / photo retouching as a career. Is this realistic, i.e. something I can actually make a living at? And, if so, where do I start?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Anonymous
at 12:44 PM on January 6, 2008
(8 comments)
What are some good combinations of ingredients for stir-fry? The fewer ingredients and shorter prep time, the better.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jasminerain
at 11:06 AM on January 5, 2008
(24 comments)
I'm hosting a New Year's Eve party. What music do you suggest I play?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Masi
at 4:00 PM on December 30, 2007
(9 comments)
I want to make a play list of songs that have a reference to a US highway somewhere in the lyrics. Which songs do you know that have this?
posted to Ask Metafilter by markovich
at 10:13 PM on December 27, 2007
(63 comments)
My roommate is dying from a toothache. However, with it being Sunday, no one is open. Is his only option the emergency room or waiting in pain?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Ikazuchi
at 1:22 PM on December 23, 2007
(36 comments)
I want to buy an "official" sign or sticker that implies to the reader that "THE ROOM YOU ARE ENTERING IS GODDAMNED COLD!!!"
posted to Ask Metafilter by melorama
at 11:29 PM on December 18, 2007
(29 comments)
Looking for some good, loooong novels.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sonofslim
at 7:43 PM on December 17, 2007
(102 comments)
Why didn't our speedboat capsize?
posted to Ask Metafilter by wetpaint
at 4:36 PM on December 16, 2007
(9 comments)
My friends and I are going to start a low down dirty east bay motorcycle gang (we just need bikes!). Where can we get sweet jackets and where can we get them embroidered with our gang name (headless skulls!) and how much should it cost? Bonus question: where do we find kaiser helmets?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Large Marge
at 10:21 PM on December 1, 2007
(17 comments)
Relationshipfilter: How frequently is too frequently to talk to the ex?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Anonymous
at 6:39 PM on October 30, 2007
(45 comments)
Last week in DC, I was at a hotel and happened to bump into actor Terrence Howard. I'm very good with faces, this was most definitely him. He was kind enough to sign
an autograph for me but when I looked at it I couldn't recognize his name there at all. Finally I
flipped the page over and saw that the reversed image reads "Terry Howard". I'm just curious as to whether he does that with his signature very often? Are there other celebrities who sign backwards? Seems like an odd but amusing affectation.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ktoad
at 2:07 PM on October 21, 2007
(22 comments)
I dropped out of college after 3 semesters. I want a degree, but I'm not sure if I'm "ready" to go back to school. Help!
posted to Ask Metafilter by arianell
at 2:36 AM on October 19, 2007
(14 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
(240 comments)
Geology/ArchaeologyFilter: What is
this stone? Is it man-made? Is it natural? How old is it? Who made it? Should I donate it to a museum?
posted to Ask Metafilter by billtron
at 2:39 PM on September 6, 2007
(11 comments)
I'm going to be an executive personal assistant - for a very high executive. What surprises await me, and how can I perform perfectly?
posted to Ask Metafilter by xanthippe
at 5:00 AM on September 1, 2007
(36 comments)
I need tips for making chai at home
posted to Ask Metafilter by vionnett
at 8:28 AM on August 27, 2007
(17 comments)
SymbolFilter: symbols of the idea 'nothing lasts forever'?
posted to Ask Metafilter by ThFullEffect
at 1:16 AM on August 11, 2007
(54 comments)
Yeah, this could be the lamest applied math/engineering question ever - is there a good resource that can show me how to solve the heat equation in two (or more) spatial coordinates, with a source?
posted to Ask Metafilter by universal_qlc
at 11:23 PM on August 8, 2007
(12 comments)
The scarecrow from the Wizard of Oz, Ray Bolger's, Wikipedia article: "At the time of his death, he was the last surviving member of the main Oz cast. An editorial cartoon the day after his death featured the Oz cast dancing off into the setting sun, with the Scarecrow running to catch up."
Does anyone have this cartoon?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Anoxs
at 12:23 AM on August 9, 2007
(12 comments)
Hey all, long time listener, first time caller. So... um. Yea. Yesterday while at work I leaned back in my chair and stuck my foot up in the corner of the underside of my desk. I felt something funny and leaned down to check it out.... somebody installed a webcam pointed at my crotch. Yay.
posted to Ask Metafilter by hatchetjack
at 8:20 AM on July 31, 2007
(78 comments)
Is there a "sartorialst"-style website for haircuts?
posted to Ask Metafilter by lekvar
at 5:58 PM on July 25, 2007
(6 comments)
Websites/blogs that discuss popular or up-and-coming Web 2.0 companies?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Sufi
at 2:20 AM on July 24, 2007
(17 comments)
How can I find out the per-episode budget for a given TV show?
posted to Ask Metafilter by stammer
at 11:01 PM on July 7, 2007
(5 comments)
My fiancee wants to keep his father's skull after he passes. How does one go about doing this?
posted to Ask Metafilter by tugena13
at 5:34 PM on June 21, 2007
(24 comments)
