A few years a book of mine was published by a well-known house. Now it is out of print. Last time I looked, a used copy cost $1,000 on amazon.com.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by londongeezer at 4:18 PM on September 12, 2006 (37 comments)

Snappy comebacks, please, for the question: so, when are you going to have children?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by chippie at 7:41 PM on September 11, 2006 (86 comments)

How do rest stops along US highways become liason places for homosexuals? I remember a rest stop near my hometown being notorious when I was a child before anyone could somehow blame the Internet.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Mayor Curley at 6:07 PM on September 10, 2006 (29 comments)

Ok, I am probably wasting my question quota here, but here I go: Ladies, am I the only one on this planet that has found it IMPOSSIBLE to find the right lipstick? I have put so much effort into this pursuit, had I shifted my priorities, I might be a world famous physicist, or at least a pretty good bagel maker. I buy lipstick ALL of time and CANNOT find the right one. Twenty years later...same story.....suggestions? (sarcasm allowed due to the silliness of my question I suppose).
posted to Ask MetaFilter by peglam at 4:24 PM on September 6, 2006 (40 comments)

I discovered Mark Ryden, and one or two similar artists in this AskMe thread, and I really like the style. Who are some other artists in this genre (pop surrealism?) that I might also enjoy?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by rocket88 at 7:37 AM on September 7, 2006 (17 comments)

What on earth could I possibly buy as a gift for my 18 year old nephew who is starting college this month?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Lockjaw at 9:39 AM on September 6, 2006 (36 comments)

What’s with the mystery fang holes in all my shirts?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Anonymous at 7:53 AM on September 6, 2006 (37 comments)

Jangly, wistful guitarpop as requested.
posted to MeFi Music by cortex at 8:03 AM on June 30, 2006 (30 comments)

I've been drooling over the Leica Digilux 2 but it seems to be very expensive for what you get. I'm particularly keen though, on the manual shutter speed selector knob and the focusing ring... are there any other digital cameras (SLR or compact) out there that I could use in a similar way (the set the speed, set the focus then turn it on then take the shot kind of way).
posted to Ask MetaFilter by itsjustanalias at 7:21 PM on September 5, 2006 (10 comments)

Please help with cheapish city accommodation in Boston!
posted to Ask MetaFilter by ClanvidHorse at 6:44 AM on September 5, 2006 (11 comments)

Here's some Pepsi Blue/self linking coming down the pipe for ya...
posted to MetaTalk by dash_slot- at 4:51 PM on September 3, 2006 (48 comments)

Number-crunchingFilter: What's the best small-business accounting software for a non-accountant?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by YoungAmerican at 5:27 PM on September 3, 2006 (9 comments)

For the cortex compilation. Recorded today as a quick one-take solo acoustic guitar piece. Hope you like it!
posted to MeFi Music by adrian_h at 3:54 PM on September 3, 2006 (11 comments)

Five or more 11-12 year-old boys approach and surround you in a threatening way. How do you handle it? If they choose to attack, then what?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by hellbient at 11:02 AM on September 20, 2005 (74 comments)

Could a typical young man, armed only with a knife, (say, six or eight inches long) be trained to consistently "win" fights with a grizzly bear? Assume no element of surprise.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Kwantsar at 2:41 PM on May 5, 2004 (87 comments)

a hole
posted to MetaFilter by crunchland at 3:01 PM on May 3, 2004 (129 comments)

Pop Quiz Hotshot: You're in the middle of an arena. You're being attacked by 5 year olds who will stop at nothing to kill you. How many can you take on before they overcome you? (from twobytwo forums)
posted to MetaFilter by Arch Stanton at 7:05 PM on March 22, 2005 (121 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 my brother Alex.
posted to MeFi Music by cortex at 10:40 PM on September 3, 2006 (141 comments)

Best reason for deleting a thread EVER.
posted to MetaTalk by Brandon Blatcher at 7:14 PM on August 30, 2006 (137 comments)

Exercise your imaginations, MeFites, I want your suggestions! Rather than just buying something, I'd like to DIY a dining room table.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Bobtheordinary at 11:47 AM on August 3, 2006 (13 comments)

Is there a literary term for a fictional work in which the author and protagonist/narrator are (fictionally) one and the same?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Acey at 3:38 PM on August 30, 2006 (41 comments)

I'm about to get a Holga camera. But first I've got some questions about the different models and 120 film.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by thecjm at 7:48 AM on August 27, 2006 (9 comments)

Porn in the woods. Did you, as a kid, find porn in the woods? I did, and I have noticed this is a worldwide phenomena. Why the porn in the woods? Where does the porn in the woods come from?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by mr.marx at 1:01 PM on August 3, 2005 (115 comments)

My mom opened a mortgage broker business this year. Advertising budget is under $800/month, local radio and cable have both been unable to come in under that budget. Currently running newspaper ads in 3 or 4 pubs. No responses. Any low cost innovative ideas to help her reach potential customers?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by swiffa at 4:03 PM on August 25, 2006 (14 comments)

Give me some more internet fads to check out! I've got my hipster pda tucked into the pocket of my moleskine, I'm using brasso to clean my ipod, but I haven't yet bought a pair of Vibram fivefingers. What other stuff is there to make/buy that you wouldn't know about without the internet?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by mattholomew at 7:50 AM on August 4, 2006 (31 comments)

Are you supposed to tip movers?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by kaseijin at 10:34 PM on August 19, 2006 (17 comments)

I am looking for examples of a cover/query letter you'd send for freelance work, to a company that is not currently advertising any positions.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Siobhan at 9:14 AM on August 23, 2006 (2 comments)

How do I gracefully get rid of a client with whom I don't want to work any more?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Doofus Magoo at 12:29 PM on August 23, 2006 (23 comments)

Moving mistakes? I'm looking for generalized moving advice, apartment to apartment. There are great threads (this one on moving to NY is really a classic) but what about the nuts and bolts of getting things into boxes and out again? What did you screw up last time? What do you know now that I don't yet?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by CunningLinguist at 6:41 AM on December 21, 2004 (62 comments)

What are my options in dealing with an employer who has put a stop payment on a paycheck for work completed?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by sequential at 10:59 AM on August 19, 2006 (16 comments)

A secret cabal of family members is having a rather big party this summer on the shores of Lake Huron. My mission: arrive in style a la James Bond. I've checked out their security, and although strong on three sides, they haven't guarded the lake. Fools. I would like to arrive via the lake. However, I'm having a tough time with what to wear. Preferably, I'd like to slip out of my wetsuit into a crisp, wrinkle free tuxedo. Is this possible?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by maxpower at 6:39 AM on March 30, 2006 (91 comments)

Is it morally or ethically wrong of me (or just creepy) to read my ex's blog?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Anonymous at 10:25 PM on August 9, 2006 (52 comments)

iPod/iTunes Filter: Is there a quick way to mark a large number of audio files (spoken word) as "Skip from Shuffle" in iTunes?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by pettins at 2:11 PM on August 8, 2006 (14 comments)

I'm a newbie freelancer. Two of my clients, owing me money for services, wrote me checks that bounced.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by brianvan at 8:18 PM on July 28, 2006 (27 comments)

I can't see any justification for this AskMe.
posted to MetaTalk by theora55 at 7:25 PM on July 26, 2006 (136 comments)

Can you identify this vintage doll? (warning: nudity)
posted to Ask MetaFilter by weapons-grade pandemonium at 12:21 PM on June 4, 2006 (7 comments)

What's going on with my Gmail cursor?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by TonyRobots at 2:07 PM on June 4, 2006 (19 comments)

Anyone ever use guru for freelance design work? It looks promising for some freelance jobs, but I would like to hear some opinions before I drop $75 for a quarterly membership.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by sharksandwich at 12:02 PM on April 17, 2004 (11 comments)

Dreamhost has become unacceptably slow and down. We're trying to grow a MT-based site. Any host suggestions? Requirements: shell access, php, Movable Type (perl, etc), most importantly: good uptime and responsiveness.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by xmutex at 2:28 PM on June 3, 2006 (30 comments)

Are there any good websites with information about being an independent contractor? Google is failing me.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by youthenrage at 5:02 PM on June 3, 2006 (7 comments)