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I lost myself somewhere in the fray - help me draw a map to get myself back.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Eudaimonia
at 1:53 PM on July 8, 2008
(26 comments)
Where can I find examples of profile-writing that say as much about the profil
er as the profil
ee?
posted to Ask Metafilter by themadjuggler
at 11:27 AM on July 8, 2008
(9 comments)
What gets blogs noticed?
posted to Ask Metafilter by LSK
at 5:37 AM on July 8, 2008
(21 comments)
How do I build a stronger personality?
posted to Ask Metafilter by self
at 10:23 PM on July 7, 2008
(12 comments)
Is there a term for the type of person that tends to becomes an obsessive fan of a particular book, movie, TV show, etc.? Sometimes obscure, sometimes not so obscure?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Quidam
at 4:05 PM on July 7, 2008
(30 comments)
Can anyone help me find any books, serious or not, on surviving a global catastrophe (of any kind), and/or any books with a central theme of love and hope (as a sort of guide to living happily while dealing with an extreme anxiety over the future of the planet and humanity)?
posted to Ask Metafilter by anoirmarie
at 3:38 PM on July 7, 2008
(22 comments)
My fiancee and I are getting married in a month. We have kind of an embarrassingly large bridal party but we love them and want to give them cool presents! We're on a budget (we could probably spend up to $40 per attendant). We are open to creative ideas. Wedding is in San Francisco, and many attendants will be flying in from distant places.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Tren
at 2:55 PM on July 7, 2008
(23 comments)
I think after 20 years in my post it is almost time for a sabbatical leave. Should my board approve this idea, please help me to think about some fun and educational plans for a year-long sabbatical adventure. I am in the non-profit health sector, an MD executive with a primary focus in community health. I am especially interested in developing my insights and leadership towards the broad determinants of health from practical community based approachs. I think travel out of the US would be of interest to both my family and me.
posted to Ask Metafilter by dougiedd
at 6:11 PM on July 5, 2008
(12 comments)
Where do I meet other geeky, smart women?
posted to Ask Metafilter by sutel
at 8:51 AM on July 3, 2008
(22 comments)
Is there a specific term to describe an advertising slogan that actually makes you less sure about that aspect of the product? Examples inside.
posted to Ask Metafilter by HeroZero
at 11:01 AM on July 3, 2008
(20 comments)
i started running 2 months ago and have gained 10 lbs. i haven't been eating or drinking more--in fact, i've been eating more healthfully, if anything. and it's not muscle--i've gone up a dress size, and my rings are tight. wtf?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Anonymous
at 6:39 AM on July 3, 2008
(31 comments)
I've sponsored the daughter of friends in a charity event. As part of the sponsorship, I can name a book for her to read. Here's where it gets interesting -- My friends' politics are left of center, while mine lean to the right, and I'd like to introduce their daughter to something she might not encounter otherwise. It should be age-appropriate and not over the top (like Atlas Shrugged). All suggestions appreciated.
posted to Ask Metafilter by quidividi
at 11:39 PM on July 2, 2008
(54 comments)
What techniques can I use to make myself less available to others?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Anonymous
at 7:56 AM on March 19, 2008
(13 comments)
People Management: How to make time for people? Family-members, friends and others.
posted to Ask Metafilter by The1andonly
at 10:57 AM on July 2, 2008
(21 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)
I'm looking for supernatural mysteries!
posted to Ask Metafilter by giggleknickers
at 1:48 PM on July 2, 2008
(24 comments)
How do I submit a book proposal to a publisher?
posted to Ask Metafilter by goalyeehah
at 4:43 AM on July 2, 2008
(3 comments)
Is there a word or term for the following condition?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Tube
at 11:35 PM on July 1, 2008
(24 comments)
What is the best way to get back into Magic: The Gathering?
posted to Ask Metafilter by utsutsu
at 3:34 PM on July 1, 2008
(18 comments)
Herbalife: Can anyone point me to sites about the efficacy of their products? I been on it for two months (no sniggering in the back, please), have lost some weight but I wonder what I am putting into my body. I know many regard it as MLM cult, etc (promising wealth and prosperity, but almost always meet with failure.) but I am interested in the actual products and whether there is any evidence they actually work.
posted to Ask Metafilter by vac2003
at 1:13 AM on July 1, 2008
(4 comments)
I'm looking for real-life examples of coaches, business people, athletes or teams who experienced great success when they went back to the basics/fundamentals.
posted to Ask Metafilter by rinkjustice
at 2:59 PM on August 8, 2006
(14 comments)
What books should I read if I want to be successful?
posted to Ask Metafilter by wireless
at 10:16 PM on April 19, 2008
(21 comments)
How can I learn to deal with disappointment in a healthy, adult way? or: Help! My boyfriend's babymama is ruining my life!
posted to Ask Metafilter by kerfuffled
at 1:14 PM on December 26, 2007
(37 comments)
Blogs that teach?
posted to Ask Metafilter by btkuhn
at 4:59 PM on June 30, 2008
(11 comments)
Why do so many currency symbols contain a vertical or horizontal slash?
posted to Ask Metafilter by jepler
at 7:31 AM on June 30, 2008
(7 comments)
I need help coming up with ideas for ~30 min science-related arts and crafts activities for kids aged 3-17 in a pretty limited environment.
posted to Ask Metafilter by liesbyomission
at 6:28 PM on June 29, 2008
(26 comments)
Question for the guys: I've been reading "He's Just Not That Into You," which posits that if a guy is really interested in a woman, he'll pursue her relentlessly, no matter what else is going on in his life. Is this a valid theory? Has there ever been a time when you really liked a woman and were attracted to her, but didn't pursue a relationship because of external factors that had nothing to do with her (e.g. work problems, family illness, trauma of past relationship)?
posted to Ask Metafilter by zembla3
at 8:36 AM on June 29, 2008
(58 comments)
I am almost done with college. Since I've started, four separate times I've taken a semester off to study abroad, work overseas or do unorthodox things in the name of adventure. I've come to terms with myself and I know that this is I want out of life, and I know that when I graduate I'm not going to get a steady job with benefits or any of those other things that responsible people are supposed to do. How do I explain this to the people I care about in a way that makes them feel good about me?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Anonymous
at 11:47 AM on June 29, 2008
(39 comments)
Women's rights: What's in it for men?
- "Women in rich countries largely enjoy gender equality while those in poor countries suffer substantial discrimination. This column proposes an explanation for the relationship between economic development and female empowerment that emphasises changes in the incentives males face rather than shifts in moral sentiment. Technological change that raises demand for human capital may give men a stake in women's rights."
posted to MetaFilter by kliuless
at 7:48 AM on June 29, 2008
(29 comments)
Are there a lot of people who are recognizably as beautiful as supermodels who are
not supermodels? Or do the present mechanisms of celebrity reliably account for a majority of people who meet the criteria to be supermodels?
posted to Ask Metafilter by cgc373
at 2:42 AM on June 29, 2008
(31 comments)
Help a miserable 20something deal with her paranoid, overprotective father!
Long story short: I need help dealing with an overprotective parent. His behavior and beliefs have been debilitating both developmentally and socially, and I can't stand to watch another stagnant year go by. I need to start living my life.
I'm a 20 year old girl and a bit of an old soul. I've already graduated from college with honors and I'm almost done with my master's. I have a full time job. I'm attractive, I take care of myself, I have everything I want in the material sense, but I'm miserable. I don't have friends. I've never dated. I don't go out. I have no sense of enjoyment in my life. I don't know how to interact with people or cope with my anxiety.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sansgras
at 8:26 PM on December 23, 2007
(51 comments)
What are some ways to actively avoid emulating undesirable behaviors of a family member? (In other words, how do I not end up like my mom?)
posted to Ask Metafilter by justonegirl
at 5:18 PM on July 26, 2007
(12 comments)
Have you ever explicitly told your dad, or any parent, that for your own emotional well-being you need time away from them? Have you ever wanted to? Is there any way to do this? Details inside.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Ash3000
at 9:01 PM on December 28, 2007
(30 comments)
I'm 20 and more than halfway through undergrad. My mother is STILL having difficulty letting go of me, after three years. Help me help her.
posted to Ask Metafilter by kldickson
at 6:13 PM on April 13, 2008
(20 comments)
The Employable Web Designer
― Andy Rutledge at
Design View constructs a list of suggestions to help aspiring designers better craft their own preparedness and, if necessary, adjust their degree plans toward a more effective and responsive result in the web design field.
(previously)
posted to MetaFilter by netbros
at 1:07 AM on June 28, 2008
(39 comments)
What should I do in Amsterdam?
posted to Ask Metafilter by CElijah
at 2:24 PM on June 27, 2008
(20 comments)
Trying to put together a playlist of anti-American songs, or songs about leaving America. For instance, Green Day's "American Idiot" qualifies. This is for a going-away party, and very much tongue-in-cheek. Songs that hate on specific regions (particularly New York, New Jersey, DC and LA) are also good. Thank you!
posted to Ask Metafilter by Mr Bunnsy
at 2:03 PM on June 27, 2008
(78 comments)
Quite a few magazines are published every month. Supermarkets, convenience stores, bookshops, and various other stores sell the current issue. At the month's end, the unsold magazines are packed up and replaced with the new issue. What happens to all the unsold magazines?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Mael Oui
at 12:05 AM on June 26, 2008
(16 comments)
Imagine a contest, with 21 judges and 4 contestants. Judges must give one contestant 4 points, one contestant 3 points, one contestant 2 points, and one contestant 1 point. The winner is decided by summing the scores of all 21 judges. Mathematically speaking, what percentage of the time would you expect there to be a tie for first place after all 21 scores have been added?
posted to Ask Metafilter by 23skidoo
at 11:22 AM on June 24, 2008
(25 comments)
A family member born in another country recently became a US Citizen and got a US passport. Her old country does not allow dual citizenship and would revoke her citizenship if they found out about her becoming a US citizen, but she still wants to use the native passport on trips to the native country and retain her citizenship.
posted to Ask Metafilter by b_thinky
at 4:53 PM on June 24, 2008
(24 comments)
How can I deal with burnout?
posted to Ask Metafilter by saturn25
at 5:12 PM on June 24, 2008
(9 comments)
Is Google Making Us Stupid?
"My mind now expects to take in information the way the Net distributes it: in a swiftly moving stream of particles. Once I was a scuba diver in the sea of words. Now I zip along the surface like a guy on a Jet Ski."
posted to MetaFilter by WCityMike
at 9:37 AM on June 10, 2008
(86 comments)
Give me your best camping hacks.
posted to Ask Metafilter by keith0718
at 2:24 AM on June 24, 2008
(43 comments)
I'm going to be filming a documentary in the Philippines about families supported by the pornography industry, and I'd like to hear any interesting questions you might have for the subjects.
posted to Ask Metafilter by premiumpolar
at 2:23 AM on June 23, 2008
(18 comments)
