TorontoFilter: I've just moved to an apartment on Queen, just west of Spadina. I'll be here for two months - until the end of June - and I'm really excited. What should I do, where should I eat and drink, to make the most of this neighbourhood?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Dasein at 9:09 AM on May 6, 2008 (21 comments)

What are the things and places that make living in Vancouver and Toronto fantastic for day-to-day life? Or, to put it another way, what are the things and places that you would miss if you moved away?
posted to Ask Metafilter by ambilevous at 3:27 PM on April 9, 2008 (24 comments)

I need good quotes for a gift for my girlfriend!
posted to Ask Metafilter by Anonymous at 3:53 PM on February 19, 2008 (11 comments)

Is This Transparency? OP with very slim, one-year posting history asks a question about finding a good charity in AskMe, just prior to year-end tax-decision time. Newly registered responder posts a newly formed charity-aggregator/evaluator organization, without mentioning that he is, apparently, one of the two founders. Self-promotional setup leading to self-link? Or am I being too cynical?

[update, 1/3/08: a summary of events is being developed on the wiki. --cortex]
posted to MetaTalk by Miko at 10:44 AM on December 31, 2007 (1426 comments)

"If the emergence of techno and the proliferation of its related genres thrust DJs and producers into the spotlight, it also spawned artists who, like Kraftwerk before them, chose to remain anonymous and distant. The Scottish duo Boards of Canada (Marcus Eoin and Michael Sandison) is a case in point, an even more enigmatic presence on the UK's electronic music landscape than Aphex Twin and Autechre. Eoin and Sandison have consistently minimized their role in the commercial side of music-making and have avoided its attendant lifestyle: They've shunned city life for the rural seclusion of their Hexagon Sun studio and its local collective of artists. They claim to record primarily for themselves and their friends. They have reportedly amassed an enormous archive of unreleased music dating back to the early '80s (numerous apocryphal BoC tracks make the rounds). They seldom give interviews or perform live."
posted to MetaFilter by bigmusic at 9:11 AM on November 26, 2007 (70 comments)

What modernist classical music should I listen to? I am a big fan of Sigur Ros, especially Takk and (), and I'd like to listen to something similar. I also like Amnesiac by Radiohead quite a bit.
posted to Ask Metafilter by KokuRyu at 5:32 PM on November 25, 2007 (44 comments)

I have 2500 pictures which I want to turn into jpegs what is the fastest and cheapest way to do this? Hire a high schooler or ?
posted to Ask Metafilter by quiverandquill at 8:45 PM on November 21, 2007 (12 comments)

The Law Library of Congress’s Guide to Online Law includes legal information from over a hundred different countries and all fifty states. The Legal Information Institute has guides to 130 different areas of law. The Armed Forces Legal Assistance site is also a great resource for basic legal information, aimed at service members, but often generally helpful, on topics including consumer law, family law and trusts and estates. Your State’s Bar Association may also offer information specific to your jurisdiction.
posted to MetaFilter by ND¢ at 6:27 AM on August 29, 2007 (20 comments)

Jazzy electronic music recommendations? I'm thinking of Squarepusher, some Tortoise, etc.
posted to Ask Metafilter by electric_counterpoint at 12:48 PM on July 24, 2007 (49 comments)

Looking for multiplayer, low system requirement Mac or PC games for LAN and network play.
posted to Ask Metafilter by oranges at 7:24 AM on July 18, 2007 (13 comments)

Best (free/cheap) Mac screensavers? No Electric Sheep.
posted to Ask Metafilter by GardnerDB at 5:27 PM on June 30, 2007 (30 comments)

What kind of dofu (tofu) did I have at a restaurant (made at our table), and how do I make it at home? Despite their claim, I don't think it was actually yose dofu.
posted to Ask Metafilter by JMOZ at 10:37 AM on May 28, 2007 (14 comments)

6-11 pm filter: what do you people DO between these hours? I am tired of watching bad TV and drinking warm vodka.
posted to Ask Metafilter by bluenausea at 6:16 AM on May 25, 2007 (73 comments)

GreatSongsfilter; I would like to learn a few great songs on the guitar, and need suggestions from the great people here.
posted to Ask Metafilter by boyinmiami at 5:49 PM on May 24, 2007 (25 comments)

I am a new tenure track professor (research uni) in the US. I just finished my first year and feel barely competent in a lot of areas -- ok but not good teaching evals, 3-6 weeks late in paper "deadlines", so many last minute "preparations" for classes or meetings, no good ideas for future research. I need some help figuring out how to better play the game, or to be happier with just getting by. Fellow academics (or others in similar professions), to the bat phone!
posted to Ask Metafilter by Anonymous at 9:49 PM on May 23, 2007 (31 comments)

I need a daily work schedule to get me through a PhD. I am really bad at managing large amounts of unstructured time. I'm trying to draw up a daily schedule which factors in all the different things I need to do - writing, reading, library, sorting out notes etc. It should be easy, but I'm struggling - any tips, examples?
posted to Ask Metafilter by janecr at 3:44 AM on May 21, 2007 (23 comments)

What are some good furniture stores in Toronto? My taste leans towards modern furniture (but not too modern), I really like Room & Board Furniture, as well as Design Within Reach (although it is a little pricey for me).
posted to Ask Metafilter by hazyspring at 7:26 AM on May 19, 2007 (6 comments)

SaladFilter: Help me find stuff I can prepare ahead of time, preferably won't spoil (/will survive freezing), and I can simply dump on top of mixed greens and create a delicious salad!
posted to Ask Metafilter by anonymoose at 2:54 PM on May 17, 2007 (29 comments)

Why aren't I losing weight? I'm doing everything right (aren't I?). Extensive explanation of weight-loss methods inside, so this is a doozy.
posted to Ask Metafilter by schroedinger at 6:01 AM on April 9, 2007 (38 comments)

MacBookFilter: Are there any good uses for the built-in iSight that I'm missing?
posted to Ask Metafilter by DarkElf109 at 7:57 PM on March 27, 2007 (19 comments)

I just received my new Airport Extreme. I'm eager to make use of its ability to connect to a USB drive. I'd like to transfer most of my data — songs, movies, and TV shows, in particular — to this drive, and then use it as a central repository for most of my Macs. But these computers already have existing iTunes libraries. What's the easiest way to make this transition? What's the best way?
posted to Ask Metafilter by jdroth at 8:58 AM on February 28, 2007 (11 comments)

My girlfriend wants somewhere to, in her words, "detox" in the USA. But it's not drug or booze related. She wants somewhere go, chill, clear her head, be quiet for a while and concentrate on starting her life again. And she wants to do it for free. Any ideas?
posted to Ask Metafilter by rileyray3000 at 5:34 PM on December 31, 2006 (38 comments)

Got some free time over the New Year's long weekend? Well, here's every episode (or damn near it) of Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Boondocks, Clone High, Metalocalypse, Moral Orel, Robot Chicken, South Park (alt), Venture Brothers, Futurama. Or over here, there's all those and more. But wait my friends, there's more, yes, even more: for the same low price, I'll include the Ultimate Motherlode of Music Video (11,500 of them, or your money back!), alphabetized for your viewing pleasure. Just free up some bandwidth, and step inside ...
posted to MetaFilter by stavrosthewonderchicken at 3:30 AM on December 29, 2006 (158 comments)

Academics: What's your filing system for academic papers? As I finish up my undergrad degree and enter grad school, I'm reading a lot of papers. Currently, they're just in a tall stack on my desk and in a folder in my Mac. I'm interested in hearing filing solutions -- both hard copy and electronic -- for academic papers.
posted to Ask Metafilter by pealco at 7:18 PM on December 14, 2006 (28 comments)

I'm helping host a single malt whisky tasting party, potluck style. How do I ensure a wide range of choices brought from participants?
posted to Ask Metafilter by mcstayinskool at 8:50 AM on December 7, 2006 (17 comments)

Verbally bitchslapping a professor via email: can I get in trouble?
posted to Ask Metafilter by baking soda at 6:04 PM on November 17, 2006 (57 comments)