Help me figure out quick ways to make Indian style vegetable sauces with spice blends from the Indian grocer.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by alice_curiouse at 3:08 PM on October 30, 2010 (24 comments)

Frustrated by the limited costume ideas out there for women? Join in the increasingly loud backlash and ridicule for the "sexy" Halloween costume, now a major stock in trade at party stores. In a time when "Goldilocks, in a snug bodice and platform heels, gives the impression she has been sleeping in everyone’s bed" and "sexually active plaid children" are celebrated cultural icons, projects like Take Back Halloween are promoting costume ideas like Frida Kahlo and Hatshepsut as alternatives to the "skank suit." Bitch magazine chimes in with suggestions like Angela Davis and Peggy Hill. Voices in the feminist blogosphere are arguing for other approaches to the holiday that's all about alternate identity. Meanwhile, the Ms. blog wonders what sexy Halloween costumes for men might look like, and Jezebel solicits photo submissions featuring your least sexy costumes. Find and share more ideas via the Twitter hashtag #feministhalloween.
posted to MetaFilter by Miko at 9:36 AM on October 30, 2010 (147 comments)

I've got a great 1TB drive that was yanked off the coffee table...later started clicking...now won't mount...what to do?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by talljamal at 7:19 AM on October 30, 2010 (13 comments)

What is the easiest and most convenient way to keep track of my physical and emotional health in great detail? I don't have a great memory and want something that reminds me to record various information throughout the day. I have a couple of chronic illnesses that I need to keep track of and I never remember to write stuff down when it happens.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by smartypantz at 7:45 AM on October 30, 2010 (16 comments)

I'm getting dental implants. Walk me through this.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by quadrilaterals at 9:07 PM on October 29, 2010 (22 comments)

How do I follow through with things that I think about all the time?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by 4Spokenwords at 7:56 PM on October 29, 2010 (10 comments)

How are vampires like teeth?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by tryniti at 8:39 PM on October 29, 2010 (16 comments)

If you look around, you'll see that the ratio of 1.618:1 appears in architecture, nature, and artistic works (such as music, previously). Studied by the Greeks, the Golden Ratio is pretty much everywhere and is common accepted as aesthetically pleasing, and now it has been found to exist down into the nanoscale level, as a byproduct of investigating the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle. We may not be able to nail down both position and speed, but it appears the macro ratio is an echo of the micro one.
posted to MetaFilter by Old'n'Busted at 12:52 PM on October 29, 2010 (29 comments)

Baracka Flacka Flames - "Head of The State" (NSFW language) (Con text)
posted to MetaFilter by StopMakingSense at 11:46 AM on October 29, 2010 (21 comments)

Probably one of the 5 best amateur animated music videos about Lisp you'll see today.
posted to MetaFilter by DU at 8:11 AM on October 29, 2010 (27 comments)

Who is Joe Wall? Why he's an author and ambient electronic musician who works in a clock tower and loves to sing. But most Mefites know him as sonascope, author of many vast and beloved comments. His touching 2004 show, My Fairy Godmothers Smoke Too Much, is available free and complete online.
posted to MetaFilter by The Whelk at 9:28 AM on October 29, 2010 (28 comments)

Staying in a homeless shelter is no fun, especially for little kids. But a bright and sunny playroom can make it a little more comfortable, especially with Calvin & Hobbes murals on the walls.
posted to MetaFilter by Gator at 7:47 PM on October 28, 2010 (64 comments)

"The boy insisted for months that he wanted to be a robot for Halloween. His sister was a robot when she was his age. We looked at various robot images on the computer and he was most intrigued by Robocop. After I showed him the trailer, there was no convincing him otherwise. He was going to be Robocop."
posted to MetaFilter by Katemonkey at 4:22 AM on October 29, 2010 (58 comments)

"The Diverging Diamond reduced traffic accidents by a remarkable 60 percent. The only complaint is the strangeness of being shifted to the wrong side of the road."
posted to MetaFilter by jefficator at 6:21 AM on October 29, 2010 (77 comments)

Rescued hummingbird. (SLYT)
posted to MetaFilter by hippybear at 1:54 PM on October 28, 2010 (67 comments)

The nerdiest thing you will see today.
posted to MetaFilter by crunchland at 7:04 AM on October 28, 2010 (145 comments)

I still want my parents' approval and support, but that's just not going to happen. How do you maintain your relationship with your unsupportive parents?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Anonymous at 7:12 PM on October 27, 2010 (32 comments)

I'm rarely interested in the people who show romantic interest in me, and the people who I'm interested never return the sentiment. What's going on here?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Anonymous at 4:51 PM on October 26, 2010 (13 comments)

What would you recommend as an office/desk chair for a small room?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by hapticactionnetwork at 7:59 PM on October 25, 2010 (8 comments)

Anyone up for NaNoWriMo? National Novel Writing Month begins in just a week: participants devote the month of November to a 50,000 word blitz. Here's a thread where MeFites can share past experiences and future intentions.
posted to MetaTalk by carmicha at 9:25 AM on October 24, 2010 (186 comments)

"You think you die alone, but that's not true. Nobody is alone in this world. We have to co-exist and take care of each other." (Caution : Video contains images which some may find disturbing.)
posted to MetaFilter by crunchland at 7:45 PM on October 25, 2010 (39 comments)

What are the standard English pronunciations of the names of the characters in Plato's Republic?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Paquda at 1:03 PM on October 25, 2010 (10 comments)

Can anyone recommend a place to buy a laptop battery? I need a battery for a Vostro 1500 and I refuse to pay what those greedy bastards at Dell are asking.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by nooneyouknow at 12:49 PM on October 25, 2010 (10 comments)

I just popped out to my shed, and found a hissing emaciated cat. I chased it away (I like the birds in my yard), and as it shot off over the fence and up the road, I found kittens.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Ahab at 3:39 AM on October 24, 2010 (25 comments)

Please help me make liquid tooth soap! I only know of two available - Perfect Prescription, which would cost ±$50 per bottle to order from Australia, and one on etsy but the seller won't answer my emails asking if she'll ship to Oz.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Zaire at 8:27 PM on October 23, 2010 (5 comments)

Can you recommend a reliable & affordable stereo receiver? I had a Sony receiver which worked for a couple of years and then broke.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by pantufla at 8:22 PM on October 22, 2010 (20 comments)

What are your favorite self-improvement resources? I'm looking for a variety of resources (blogs, podcasts, books, etc) in a variety of fields (fashion, finance, social interactions, etc).
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Darke at 1:20 PM on October 23, 2010 (11 comments)

What small mechanical thing can I repeatedly disassemble and re-assemble to keep my hands busy?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by ChrisHartley at 4:23 PM on October 23, 2010 (26 comments)

I wrote a bookmarklet to help sort posts by 'Best Answer' and number of 'Favorites'--wanna test it out for me? See external directions here
posted to MetaTalk by jdlugo at 7:14 PM on October 22, 2010 (33 comments)

What books have helped you succeed and grow professionally? Although recommendations like Getting Things Done or How To Win Friends And Influence People would be great, I would also like to hear about fiction or non-business books that you have read that have positively impacted your career. I am familiar with this thread about particular fields. I am more interested in books that have helped you generally in your career, regarding topics as diverse as work ethic, courage, communication, organization, leadership, relationships, work-life balance, etc. If the Men's Style Manual has impacted your career, bring it on!
posted to Ask MetaFilter by jasondigitized at 12:34 PM on October 22, 2010 (28 comments)

My work area is noisy; often there are several competing conversations going on at once. How do I deal? (Yes, I read the question a week ago.)
posted to Ask MetaFilter by momus_window at 4:58 PM on October 21, 2010 (7 comments)

What's the best mouse a graphic designer could have?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by rigby51 at 4:54 PM on October 20, 2010 (19 comments)

I just bought a Gardner Bender GET-3213 Voltage Tester. It doesn't seem to work...what am I doing wrong?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by randomstriker at 3:40 PM on October 20, 2010 (11 comments)

"Better people than I have sacrificed more than their careers, their livelihood, for the cause of freedom. Americans need to wake up and stand up." Michael Roberts, a pilot for ExpressJet, refused to enter the millimeter wave machine. TSA called the police and sent him home.
posted to MetaFilter by peachfuzz at 1:05 PM on October 20, 2010 (136 comments)

Professional ear cleaners are not always popular amongst backpackers in India. Few realize it's an ancient trade, passed down from father to son. It's also one that may be dying in the face of stiff competition from Q-tips and western medicine. How does one recognize an authentic professional ear cleaner? By his red skull cap, of course.
posted to MetaFilter by Ahab at 10:20 PM on October 18, 2010 (83 comments)

My website was "deleted" from the hosting company's servers. How can I restore it?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by meadowlark lime at 11:48 AM on October 18, 2010 (11 comments)

plsr. — an international photography showcase with dozens of options for filtering, or sorting by photographer, country, best rated, or most viewed. With links to the photographer's personal sites.
posted to MetaFilter by netbros at 4:10 PM on October 18, 2010 (5 comments)

Measure the speed of light using your microwave. (via The Puzzler, who is, incidentally, a mefite)
posted to MetaFilter by ocherdraco at 9:01 PM on October 17, 2010 (18 comments)

Iran – a Primer brings together 50 top experts —both Western and Iranian—to offer comprehensive but concise overviews of Iran’s politics, economy, military, foreign policy, and nuclear program. Overview.
Editor Robin Wright on The Challenge of Iran
posted to MetaFilter by adamvasco at 4:11 AM on October 18, 2010 (24 comments)

What should I do about this particular form of insomnia?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by enzymatic at 5:41 PM on October 17, 2010 (26 comments)

Any advice on how to give trust freely and not get caught in the cycle of waiting till others earn trust?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by PeaPod at 4:58 PM on October 17, 2010 (11 comments)

Any tips on starting some intricate paper cuts?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by AutoPilot83 at 10:52 AM on October 17, 2010 (11 comments)

Hey, look, another cute flash game. With sheep.
posted to MetaFilter by phunniemee at 12:11 PM on October 17, 2010 (22 comments)

For Halloweeen I'm going to be Valentine's Day and pass out homemade Valentines to people. I need a lot of repurposed pick-up lines and dirty jokes and terrible puns for the cards. Think "I CHOO-CHOO-CHOOSE YOU!" for drunken adults.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Juliet Banana at 12:54 PM on October 17, 2010 (12 comments)

Japanese children fight valiently to protect their home from a zombie. There's no way this isn't the cutest thing you see all day. (Don't forget to turn subtitles on). Full 7 min video, albeit without subtitles.
posted to MetaFilter by fizzzzzzzzzzzy at 7:40 PM on October 16, 2010 (86 comments)

Please help me pick the right smartphone. I've researched myself into overwhelm and have a tendency towards terrible timing. My requirements aren't that complex, though I AM a gadget fan, and tech savvy.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by FlyByDay at 8:41 PM on October 16, 2010 (19 comments)

Greatest calls in sports is a selection of 32 great calls in broadcast sports, chosen by Joe Posnanski, obviously US-centric but featuring some good choices. Want some elation this Friday?
posted to MetaFilter by LobsterMitten at 10:48 AM on October 15, 2010 (47 comments)

Monica Potts on Louis CK and privilege: "For the most part, people of color are the ones who initiate serious discussions about race and privilege in the public sphere -- and in the world of comedy ... Some white comedians, like Sarah Silverman, tend to joke about racism, making fun of white people and their ignorance in ways that shock and offend. ... But Louis' comedy is about being a white man -- and about how others view white men. He doesn't accept ignorance as a point of view. Moreover, this isn't the occasional stand-up bit; a significant number of his jokes are about race, class, and gender."
posted to MetaFilter by l33tpolicywonk at 5:56 AM on October 15, 2010 (75 comments)

The evidence that eating a lot of butter will make you better at math is incomplete. The Butter Mind study, to be run from October 20 - November 12, will test the hypothesis that butter improves math performance.
posted to MetaFilter by twoleftfeet at 1:42 AM on October 15, 2010 (37 comments)

How do I keep my cool with houseguests...if one of them is my boyfriend?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Anonymous at 12:07 PM on October 13, 2010 (21 comments)