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My girlfriend is in South America for the next few months. She is living in a house that is owned by her uncle who works for the Catholic Church. He has a wonderful HDTV and a PS3 sitting in his house but no games. Now he isn't there that often but her 14 year old cousin lives next door. What PS3 games would be appropriate for my girlfriend and her 14 year old female cousin that wouldn't create a potentially awkward scene if her Catholic Priest uncle found them?
posted to Ask Metafilter by aburd
at 12:56 PM on October 11, 2008
(18 comments)
DVDs and Blu Ray discs are such a pain with their ability to be scratched and the need to find where a disc is, is it in the right case, etc. I find myself often drawn to standard definition “on demand” movies on cable (free ones) instead of searching my own high definition or DVD movies. Is there a way to have the convenience of “on demand” and the quality of the original media?
posted to Ask Metafilter by arniec
at 1:06 PM on October 7, 2008
(11 comments)
How do I list a company acquisition on my resume?
posted to Ask Metafilter by swift
at 9:17 AM on October 7, 2008
(11 comments)
I enjoy literature with a dystopian and/or post-apocalyptic bent to it. I want more. Recommendations?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Autarky
at 2:07 PM on October 5, 2008
(60 comments)
I read about and heard an experiment about acoustic resonance. A guy made a tape in a room of his voice, then made many generations of recordings of the original recording. At the end all that was left on tape were the fundamental frequencies of the room. I can't find it anywhere. Ring any bells?
posted to Ask Metafilter by TheCoug
at 3:17 AM on October 5, 2008
(13 comments)
Where do I start with ancient classic literature, especially accessible versions of mythological or vaguely historical tales? Preferably from Anglo-Saxon or Norse traditions, but I'm open to anything really good.
posted to Ask Metafilter by rocks009
at 11:38 PM on October 3, 2008
(25 comments)
I'm an unhappy overworked software engineer. Am I in the wrong field?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Anonymous
at 8:46 AM on September 30, 2008
(22 comments)
OK, so me and MrsShawnString bought a DS finally. What cool stuff can I do with it (besides playing games) and what are the MUST HAVE games to have? Pretty much any genre game is ok
posted to Ask Metafilter by ShawnString
at 6:34 AM on September 30, 2008
(29 comments)
Can you recommend an upconverting DVD player with component output that ignores region coding and allows me to perform any action at any time?
posted to Ask Metafilter by odinsdream
at 7:54 PM on September 24, 2008
(10 comments)
I need to send faxes without a land line.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stubby phillips
at 3:31 PM on September 16, 2008
(18 comments)
[PS3 Filter:] Help an old school xbox guy finalize his conversion to the Play Station way of life.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jseven
at 2:31 PM on June 8, 2008
(6 comments)
I have an upcoming interview for a programming job. I'd like to find out a bit about the quality of the code of the product I'd be assigned to develop, i.e. is it dailywtf material or decent enough. Any ideas how to get some information out of the interviewers, at least some of whom are assumed to be technical people?
posted to Ask Metafilter by lifeless
at 5:39 AM on September 12, 2008
(12 comments)
I am curious about how detailed, or photographic/realistic the imagery in one's mind's eye is, and what in general would be considered "standard" for most people. Note I am not talking about "creative visualization" but I suppose it could be related. Specifically I am referring to simply the process of
visualizing an object, face or scene in your mind's eye.
posted to Ask Metafilter by horhey
at 10:55 PM on September 10, 2008
(39 comments)
How can I make it so that I can make it up the hills on my bicycle?
posted to Ask Metafilter by that girl
at 7:29 AM on September 8, 2008
(45 comments)
Are there any good 'open world' video games that don't involve stealing cars and beating up prostitutes?
posted to Ask Metafilter by logic vs love
at 11:15 AM on September 3, 2008
(34 comments)
I want to read more novels about women descending into madness and then getting well again. Any suggestions?
posted to Ask Metafilter by beccyjoe
at 5:35 AM on September 2, 2008
(44 comments)
My brother is doing research on his brother in law who was a staff sergeant in the Paciifc in WWII. After the war he came back to the States, got married and had 8 kids and died at the age of 50. He was in many of the horrific battle zones of that time, Guadalcanal, etc and we would like to present his children with a narrative of his experiences or, at least, places of warfare. The question is - where would a person go to obtain this information on a specific soldier? Thanks very much.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Tullyogallaghan
at 6:45 PM on September 1, 2008
(5 comments)
What science fiction films are there, iyho, that really measure up to the best of written work in that genre?
posted to Ask Metafilter by protorp
at 12:25 AM on August 31, 2008
(51 comments)
Interstate movers gave a binding estimate ($2300) based on an accurate list that we supplied, but after all the furniture was loaded on the truck they told us it was more than twice the price ($5300)! What can we do?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Nickel
at 10:55 PM on August 27, 2008
(25 comments)
I own a Nintendo DS. What are some great, unheralded games I should probably know about?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Christ, what an asshole
at 11:55 AM on August 27, 2008
(35 comments)
Whilst backpacking in the Sierra Nevada mountains, a friend of mine came across what appeared to be the detritus of an aircraft crash.
posted to Ask Metafilter by basicchannel
at 11:38 AM on August 27, 2008
(21 comments)
What to do in St Louis tomorrow?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Frasermoo
at 9:50 PM on August 21, 2008
(14 comments)
I’m looking for books/stories where the main character lives a vast amount of time. Can you help?
posted to Ask Metafilter by GregWithLime
at 10:31 PM on August 19, 2008
(61 comments)
Link to your favorite comment.
posted to MetaTalk by cjorgensen
at 10:16 AM on August 17, 2008
(248 comments)
Vacation in Albuquerque, and I'm looking to do a few specific things... other suggested activities also welcome.
posted to Ask Metafilter by backseatpilot
at 7:11 AM on August 13, 2008
(8 comments)
Best HDMI switcher out there?
(plasma TV only has one port) I'd like at least three, maybe four ports. Remote control not really necessary, I'd like to have maximum image quality though and I can spend, within reason, to obtain it. I see they're all between 50 and 100 dollars, maybe there are some known lemons out there? Maybe there's a kickass brand? Thanks.
posted to Ask Metafilter by matteo
at 9:12 AM on August 8, 2008
(8 comments)
HomestarRunnerFilter: I was a dedicated HR fan for several years in the early/mid 2000s. However, I have barely visited the website in the past 2 years. What must-see toons have I missed?
posted to Ask Metafilter by gnutron
at 3:09 PM on August 5, 2008
(15 comments)
What item do you use all the time and wonder how you ever lived with without it?
posted to Ask Metafilter by HotPatatta
at 1:51 PM on August 4, 2008
(105 comments)
I am looking for books similar to Krakauer's "Into the Wild." I used to prefer fiction, but after reading this book, I am craving some non-fiction similar to this book in a few particular ways...
posted to Ask Metafilter by TSGlenn
at 1:28 PM on August 2, 2008
(50 comments)
Heavy duty sewing machines? What do I need?
posted to Ask Metafilter by SpecialK
at 1:44 PM on July 31, 2008
(11 comments)
Where do you go to read about (biological) conservation on-line? Web-sites, blogs, podcasts; policy, science, activism. Is anybody aggregating interesting stuff in the world of conservation?
posted to Ask Metafilter by one_bean
at 10:57 AM on July 27, 2008
(8 comments)
Please,
please help me find a summer project...
posted to Ask Metafilter by coppermoss
at 9:35 AM on July 25, 2008
(19 comments)
What are some good applications that take advantage of a big monitor?
posted to Ask Metafilter by nitsuj
at 7:02 PM on July 22, 2008
(13 comments)
I've been very kindly offered a new sewing machine of my choice as a belated birthday present but I've no idea what machines (new or old) are any good these days.
posted to Ask Metafilter by gaby
at 2:29 AM on November 14, 2006
(14 comments)
What's a good sewing machine for a beginner quilter (and sewer, but at the moment I really just want to quilt)?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Mavri
at 12:52 PM on May 24, 2007
(16 comments)
I have just found out I'm a big fan of post apocalyptic fiction books. Somehow I like the idea of an individual or small group of survivors almost alone in the world trying to find out what the hell happened to the planet and fighting for their survival. What are some good books and movies the hive mind can recommend?
posted to Ask Metafilter by dcrocha
at 11:24 AM on June 27, 2008
(99 comments)
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)
Considering a career change to Coding/Programming. Advice wanted.
posted to Ask Metafilter by highfidelity
at 10:55 AM on June 25, 2008
(20 comments)
What passes for summer is here in London, and I've already made all the cold dishes I know about ...
posted to Ask Metafilter by Mutant
at 3:41 AM on June 17, 2008
(24 comments)
I am looking for experiments, useful tricks, and fun things to try out, using my biological cycles, chemistry and anatomy.
posted to Ask Metafilter by bobobox
at 10:39 AM on June 16, 2008
(11 comments)
I'm looking for good Filipino movies (in Tagalog, with English subtitles) that are not cheesy soap operas. Bonus points if available through Netflix.
posted to Ask Metafilter by invisible ink
at 6:34 PM on June 15, 2008
(10 comments)
How can I learn some basic electronics?
posted to Ask Metafilter by greenie2600
at 7:56 AM on June 15, 2008
(17 comments)
Where can I find games for the PC that soothe, make me ponder and go *wow*?
posted to Ask Metafilter by watercarrier
at 10:13 AM on June 10, 2008
(34 comments)
A website I was using has totally disappeared! What's happened to 100pushups.info, how can I get the crucial training programme back - or, can anyone recommend a substitute?
posted to Ask Metafilter by prentiz
at 3:16 PM on June 9, 2008
(5 comments)
How can I "browse" a neighborhood online?
posted to Ask Metafilter by underwater
at 4:32 PM on June 6, 2008
(11 comments)
I'm driving from Dallas to Denver and want to make the trip fun:
1)Where should we stay overnight along the way?
2)What interesting things should we see and do along the way?
posted to Ask Metafilter by verevi
at 11:33 AM on June 4, 2008
(8 comments)
What are some mindblowing scientific concepts (proven or hypothetical)?
posted to Ask Metafilter by stvspl
at 7:31 AM on June 4, 2008
(56 comments)
I travel frequently, and my girlfriend has an (admittedly) somewhat-irrational fear of someone breaking into our apartment when she's home alone, asleep. What can we do to make her feel more comfortable when she's home alone?
posted to Ask Metafilter by wordsmith
at 1:23 PM on June 2, 2008
(32 comments)
What should I read? Recommend a book (fiction or non-fiction), life affirming, something to be read after a heartbreak/letting go. Possibly involving fate/destiny, and the uncertainty/infinite possibilities of life.
posted to Ask Metafilter by rbf1138
at 6:47 PM on May 30, 2008
(26 comments)
