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I'd like your best kimchi recipes, please.

I'd like your tastiest kimchi recipes, please.
posted to Ask Metafilter by BuddhaInABucket at 2:21 PM on July 25, 2008 (6 comments)

Am I just happier being single?

Am I just happier being single?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Anonymous at 7:32 AM on July 22, 2008 (31 comments)

That one little thing that can make all the difference, what is it?

What was the one thing - gadget, gizmo, piece of clothing, etc. - that made your travels that much more enjoyable?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Planet F at 5:30 PM on July 10, 2008 (64 comments)

I cho-choose you

I am a member of an academic committee that handles award nominations. Our job is to chose which of many internal applicants may apply for an external award. Often such awards accept just 1 or 2 applicants from a single organization. What is the most transparent and fair process for making such decisions? Alternatively, what are problems you've faced on similar committees?
posted to Ask Metafilter by about_time at 4:56 AM on July 9, 2008 (8 comments)

Hard Questions for a Paperless Life.

I want to go paperless. What should I keep an original hardcopy of?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Spurious at 5:21 PM on June 26, 2008 (9 comments)

camping hacks

Give me your best camping hacks.
posted to Ask Metafilter by keith0718 at 2:24 AM on June 24, 2008 (43 comments)

Simple, easy and elegant recipes that are always crowd pleasers: What are yours?

Simple, easy and elegant recipes that are always crowd pleasers: What are yours?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Carialle at 10:28 AM on June 11, 2008 (49 comments)

How do you break up and move out?

I've never initiated a breakup before last night. We live together. What do we do?
posted to Ask Metafilter by inging at 10:55 AM on June 4, 2008 (25 comments)

Bread Recipes and Classes

Here's your chance to bake bread like a master. Cookingbread.com. The detailed step-by-step instructions include photos to help guide you through each bread recipe, from start to finish. You will find many different kinds of recipes for bread machines, or family classics such as cheese bread and banana bread. I just made some cracked wheat this past weekend. Also includes printable recipe cards. So get baking.
posted to MetaFilter by netbros at 5:41 AM on June 4, 2008 (15 comments)

90 Days Of Pumping Iron

How fit/strong/muscular/healthy can I get in 3 months?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Spurious at 2:59 PM on June 1, 2008 (19 comments)

It's fricassee, it must be Tuesday

What are your favorite, efficient, menu-planning sequences that use a limited set of ingredients in several different ways?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Miko at 9:06 AM on June 2, 2008 (25 comments)

Tools for Life

Tools for Life: The last [blank] you'll ever need to buy.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sirion at 12:59 PM on May 23, 2008 (50 comments)

So do you walk to school or bring your lunch?

What do you take for lunch everyday?
posted to Ask Metafilter by heavenstobetsy at 4:56 PM on May 24, 2008 (35 comments)

What do I need to know to start an outdoor compost pile?

I want to start composting, but I'm clueless: what do I need to know?
posted to Ask Metafilter by davidriley at 11:01 AM on May 16, 2008 (24 comments)

Dissertation fonts

I'm working on my dissertation and looking for suggestions for fonts that will compliment each other well. The dissertation will be primarily in English, with substantial amounts of quoted German text, a fair bit of French, and occasional epigraphs or isolated words of polytonic Greek.
posted to Ask Metafilter by philosophygeek at 6:54 AM on May 17, 2008 (13 comments)

You need concentwation.

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)

Best fast, high capacity usb drive?

I'm interested in a fast, high-capacity (at least 4GB) usb flash drive. Does anyone have any suggestions? Speed and reliability are important.
posted to Ask Metafilter by cahlers at 7:55 AM on March 18, 2008 (8 comments)

You can take the boy out of the farm but you can't take the farm out of the boy

Best practices on home canning?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Mutant at 7:36 AM on May 8, 2008 (17 comments)

How can I view my graduate applications' recommendation letters?

Is the university wrong about my right to view graduate application recommendation letters?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Anonymous at 8:51 PM on April 30, 2008 (17 comments)

Retail hardware filter

My new boss has allotted me US$3000 and US$1500 for a new desktop and laptop machine, respectively. I'd appreciate some suggestions about what to buy.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Coventry at 10:44 AM on April 29, 2008 (22 comments)

Killing Roaches

What's the most effective, least toxic way to kill the hordes of cockroaches that have infested my kitchen?
posted to Ask Metafilter by muckster at 5:47 AM on March 5, 2005 (27 comments)

Cohabitation query

How can I make my home a welcoming place for a significant other who is moving in?
posted to Ask Metafilter by sindark at 1:01 PM on April 27, 2008 (20 comments)

Workout Advice

Can you get big muscularly by lifting lower weight with high reps? I have been working out on and off in my life as a way to gain weight. I'm a guy with a fast metabolism, very lean and muscular. In college I was able to put on some decent weight and bulk by eating lots and also lifting very heavy weights for low reps. Usually about 4-8 reps max. This is the conventional wisdom amongst weightlifters. However, I met a guy recently who was reallly bulked up and told me he managed to get that way by actually doing the reverse. He said he would do lower weight and aim for 3 sets of 30 reps and thats what got him that way. He was also very lean when he started. This is completley against what is taught by so many. Does anyone have any feedback on this? Can this work?
posted to Ask Metafilter by postergeist at 12:45 PM on April 26, 2008 (14 comments)

What cocktails to serve with sushi?

What cocktails to serve with sushi?
posted to Ask Metafilter by jmstephan at 5:15 PM on April 25, 2008 (16 comments)

Help a guy tweak his summer wardrobe.

Guy fashion question: I need a new summer look...what's in?
posted to Ask Metafilter by boots77 at 4:13 PM on April 21, 2008 (16 comments)

Borscht! Help me make some.

Your favorite borscht recipes, share them, please.
posted to Ask Metafilter by dawson at 8:09 PM on April 20, 2008 (19 comments)

The quality of luxury without the price or appearance

I used to get the cheapest liquid soap for washing hands I could find, but recently, I got the "shea butter" soap for $3 and found that the increased quality more than makes up for the increased cost. The question is: What else can I spend a little more on to get much more quality? (Fluffy towels, sheets, maybe?) Are there websites that review this?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Furious Fitness at 3:47 PM on April 13, 2008 (89 comments)

best unknown places to eat in SF

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)

Like totally wicked biceps

How can I get Keanu's forearms?
posted to Ask Metafilter by bitteroldman at 7:15 PM on April 14, 2008 (34 comments)

Lots of little questions about depression

Help me decide how to treat my depression
posted to Ask Metafilter by Anonymous at 2:28 PM on April 8, 2008 (25 comments)

Top my homemade pizza

What are some good, unique pizza toppings?
posted to Ask Metafilter by nitsuj at 6:19 PM on April 8, 2008 (91 comments)

How do I recognize when a gal is interested in me?

How do I recognize when a gal is interested in me?
posted to Ask Metafilter by waxboy at 8:54 PM on March 2, 2008 (17 comments)

thinking about it too much

I'm graduating with my master's soon. I'm feeling let down by family for not coming up to attend the ceremonies. How can I feel better about things?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Anonymous at 1:50 PM on April 5, 2008 (24 comments)

What is your favourite blog?

What is your favourite blog?
posted to Ask Metafilter by feelinglistless at 1:21 PM on March 30, 2008 (53 comments)

How can I pimp my PowerPoint?

How can I pimp my PowerPoint?
posted to Ask Metafilter by colecovizion at 10:17 AM on March 31, 2008 (7 comments)

Would you trust your data to me??

I am thinking about signing up for a service like Mozy, but I am just scared to pull the trigger? I have a lot of trouble trusting that there's no way anyone can get to my data. I'm not that important, but I suppose it could be useful to someone. Can someone explain in technical detail why I can or cannot completely trust the security surround a service like Mozy. I asked them, but they say their service is the best and it would never be compromised! Never ever! Ever!
posted to Ask Metafilter by tcv at 9:10 AM on January 17, 2008 (11 comments)

"The present contains nothing more than the past, and what is found in the effect was already in the cause."

USA 1940-1950 USA 1939-1969. Color photographs. [Possible NSFW ads.]
posted to MetaFilter by orthogonality at 12:12 AM on March 27, 2008 (22 comments)

Alll riiight!!!

Every Bachelor Pad must have a ?????? Moving into my own apartment after a few years of living with a roommate. What things do I need to make sure to have the coolest, most comfortable, awesome bachelor pad ever?
posted to Ask Metafilter by boyinmiami at 11:08 AM on January 7, 2008 (52 comments)

What defines sophistication?

What exact characteristic(s) make someone appear polished and sophisticated?
posted to Ask Metafilter by amfea at 4:01 PM on March 19, 2008 (29 comments)

No more of this.

...and a time to give up (filter). Please help.
posted to Ask Metafilter by allkindsoftime at 9:02 AM on March 20, 2008 (62 comments)

Bedroom tips needed!

Last night I slept in my own bed after several days in the road and realized that the hotel beds were much more comfortable and rejuvenating than my own. How can I replicate the hotel-bed experience at home?
posted to Ask Metafilter by mikewas at 5:57 AM on March 13, 2008 (28 comments)

Pulp Fiction Cover Art With Girls.

Good Girl Art is defined as "A cover illustration depicting an attractive young woman, usually in skimpy or form-fitting clothing, and designed for (mild erotic interest)[sic]. There have been several prior posts on pulp fiction cover art (1, 2, 3); this site focuses on the "good girls" usefully organized into categories such as "Swamp Babes", Ringside Jezebels, Crazy!, Vietnam Vixens, and Peeping Toms. via
posted to MetaFilter by Rumple at 12:52 AM on March 12, 2008 (29 comments)

Being alone and dead as an acceptable lifestyle choice

Life and death of an urban recluse Odd and beautiful newspaper story.
posted to MetaFilter by Free word order! at 10:18 AM on March 11, 2008 (42 comments)

What sort of condiments go well with a hard boiled egg?

What sort of condiments go well with a hard boiled egg? I'm thinking - if I pre-make a bunch, and bring them to work with me as a quick & easy snack - how many different ways can I sass 'em up?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Tbola at 1:05 PM on January 18, 2007 (52 comments)

Generating attraction

I am a 26-year old straight male, and I do not seem to inspire attraction by women. While I am generally liked and appreciated as a friend, I am consistently told by women that they are not interested in me romantically. What can I do to change this?
posted to Ask Metafilter by philosophygeek at 7:35 PM on March 3, 2008 (53 comments)

Living alone! Yay!

How can I maximize the awesomeness of having my own place?
posted to Ask Metafilter by lunasol at 11:07 AM on March 3, 2008 (30 comments)

More than just tomato sauce?

What are your favorite things to put on pasta (besides tomato sauce)?
posted to Ask Metafilter by rev- at 12:14 PM on March 3, 2008 (74 comments)

Wings of Desire... or something

Erotic Falconry
posted to MetaFilter by loquacious at 2:45 PM on February 29, 2008 (66 comments)

tea, soup, sympathy and what else?

It's official: my girlfriend has the flu. Give me ideas of things I can do to help and comfort her while we ride this thing out.
posted to Ask Metafilter by palegirl at 12:52 PM on February 28, 2008 (28 comments)

Time optimization?

In the space of a busy life, full-time work, girlfriend, and misc other interests, how does one pave the way for larger projects?
posted to Ask Metafilter by emptyinside at 11:57 AM on February 26, 2008 (31 comments)
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