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Need a suggestion for something unusual to do tonight in nyc!
posted to Ask Metafilter by Anonymous
at 11:05 AM on October 3, 2008
(18 comments)
Current_financial _crisisFilter:
Where can I read the single best arguments for
government intervention to rescue the financial markets and economy, and the single best argument for
zero/minimal government intervention in this current financial crisis?
(Looking for links to articles, blog posts, etc -- not opinions -- from MeFites...)
posted to Ask Metafilter by chefscotticus
at 7:03 PM on September 30, 2008
(7 comments)
I'm looking for ways to brighten a friend's day(s), using mostly the internet and also my cellphone. Quirky videos. Funny one liners that are only a text message away. Inspirational and moving pieces need apply. Anything goes here, as long as it is tasteful. This is for someone in her early thirties who is going through a rough patch in her life. Thank you.
posted to Ask Metafilter by captainsohler
at 12:09 PM on September 24, 2008
(15 comments)
What is a high quality set of sheets?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Vindaloo
at 7:00 AM on September 16, 2008
(20 comments)
I applied for a copywriting job that I thought I had no chance of ever hearing back from, and they have actually asked me for a portfolio. But I don't have one - yet! Help!
posted to Ask Metafilter by andeles
at 4:33 PM on September 8, 2008
(9 comments)
I'm looking for a cnc lathe/mill service that would let me submit designs and have a small number of copies created. Like
Ponoko, but for metal. (I'm trying to make a steel/brass chess set as a gift--I want to design it myself, but don't have the time to lathe it on my own)
posted to Ask Metafilter by null terminated
at 12:09 AM on September 1, 2008
(14 comments)
Writing Filter: How do I get published, or to be exact, how do I network with editors, so I can do some freelance writing on the side?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Phalene
at 1:28 PM on August 25, 2008
(22 comments)
Has anyone used
this service or another similar service to change your name after getting married?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Tren
at 10:07 PM on August 18, 2008
(6 comments)
What are some good sites to find short-term freelance writing/Internet gigs?
Similar to this post, I'm looking for some temp work that will bring in a little supplemental income.
posted to Ask Metafilter by adverb
at 6:41 PM on August 13, 2008
(4 comments)
Searching for a beach destination in January for six adults (parents, children and significant others). We have many ideas, and would love the hive minds help narrowing them down or enlightening us on other paradise-like destinations.
posted to Ask Metafilter by xaire
at 7:16 AM on August 3, 2008
(6 comments)
I need resources to improve my news writing. I'm already working in a newsroom, so this isn't a"halp mee, I wants to be a writter" post. Rather, I want to increase my fluency in the basics so that tight, accurate prose always flows naturally, even under deadline. I'd also like to increase my vocabulary and craft skills as a writer so that when I'm less pressed for time, I can really make the language dance.
posted to Ask Metafilter by [ixia]
at 8:33 PM on July 30, 2008
(12 comments)
Is there a good website that reviews movie *theaters*, extra points for Massachusetts theaters,
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeremias
at 9:27 AM on July 27, 2008
(2 comments)
I want to regain my "hotness". But I have limited money and time. What will have the most impact in amping up the sexy quotient, and what else should I do?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Anonymous
at 6:19 PM on June 19, 2008
(79 comments)
Darling-Letter-Filter: Where can I purchase attractive, design-inspired paper goods online?
posted to Ask Metafilter by numinous
at 3:39 PM on June 18, 2008
(14 comments)
Blogging To Launch A Career Outside Academia? Advice?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Spurious
at 4:48 PM on June 15, 2008
(8 comments)
How does one go about asking an organization/company who has nothing advertised if they need any help? This would be unpaid.
As I transition to another career (in this case, Urban Planning), I'm trying to get more experience and be productive at the same time. I'd like to volunteer/intern (whatever is the difference?) at firms or organizations that deal with that sort of thing (I can make that list). I think in my resume/e-mail I can explain my transferable skills (IT background).
I'm doing this as I'll be attending graduate school in a year and would like to be productive outside of test prep and applications.
Looking for tips on who to contact, if e-mail is the best way, and how to structure the communication.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sandmanwv
at 11:28 AM on June 12, 2008
(4 comments)
Can you recommend any great fiction or poetry about natural disasters?
posted to Ask Metafilter by tk
at 3:34 PM on June 10, 2008
(10 comments)
Job interviewing filter: What are some great questions for a candidate to ask the company that would make them stand out?
posted to Ask Metafilter by bda1972
at 3:23 PM on June 8, 2008
(21 comments)
I'm pretty bad at keeping in touch with people. How can I cultivate low-maintenance friendships? What's the minimum required
to keep a friendship alive over time?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Bardolph
at 3:06 PM on June 5, 2008
(22 comments)
Domain Naming Troubles - I have spent the last week and a half trying to come up with a clever dot com for my web design company. I am looking for suggestions on keywords that I can use to form a good domain name.
posted to Ask Metafilter by B(oYo)BIES
at 8:20 AM on June 5, 2008
(16 comments)
Built a little website, and now would like the world to see it. How best to do this?
posted to Ask Metafilter by littlerobothead
at 1:04 PM on June 4, 2008
(9 comments)
How do you tailor a resume without lying? I'm branching my job search into other fields, and my most recent education/experience isn't relevant at all. So how do I leave it off (or do I) without looking like I'm lying?
posted to Ask Metafilter by desjardins
at 8:14 AM on October 17, 2007
(19 comments)
What are the best display settings for a Playstation 3 to ensure I get the best possible picture quality when watching Bluray discs and standard DVDs?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Effigy2000
at 11:31 PM on May 31, 2008
(5 comments)
How would I go about buying gold?
posted to Ask Metafilter by muthecow
at 10:02 AM on May 28, 2008
(9 comments)
What can an editor teach medical writers?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Wolfster
at 5:27 AM on May 21, 2008
(12 comments)
Why, when I drag the fleshy (i.e., not furry) part of my cat's paw across the trackpad on my MacBook, does the cursor not respond?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Dr. Wu
at 8:50 PM on May 15, 2008
(46 comments)
I'm taking piano lessons and it's helping me better hear and understand the music I've been listening to for years. But there's one thing I don't understand: time signatures! How can I learn to identify them?
posted to Ask Metafilter by amfea
at 10:38 PM on March 3, 2008
(29 comments)
I'm looking for an application that tracks my software and website usage that is not
RescueTime. I'm extremely uncomfortable with the data being transmitted to a website and want something that stores it on my computer, not anywhere else. I've also used MeeTimer, and found it too buggy. Does anyone have any suggestions?
posted to Ask Metafilter by schroedinger
at 8:41 PM on May 11, 2008
(5 comments)
I often find myself with an open weekend and an urge to fly to no place in particular, just to go exploring. Whether it's Sioux City, Billings, or Biloxi, I figure I can entertain myself anywhere for a weekend. Are there websites that allow you to search for cheap, last minute flights from a given origin, irrespective of destination? Most sites require you to enter a destination, which makes the whole process a lot more difficult.
posted to Ask Metafilter by decoherence
at 2:01 PM on April 24, 2008
(16 comments)
I want to eat healthy, but have an almost uncontrollable sweet-tooth. What can I do to control myself?
posted to Ask Metafilter by rybreadmed
at 11:08 PM on April 20, 2008
(28 comments)
So, I've seen Sagan's
Cosmos. I've seen
The Universe. I've listened to Feynman's lectures on physics. What's next?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Optamystic
at 6:39 PM on April 19, 2008
(12 comments)
What is the best way to set up a photography website?
posted to Ask Metafilter by names are hard
at 2:03 PM on April 17, 2008
(16 comments)
Looking for a barcode scanner (>$100; usb, wireless or firewire) to import books into delicious library on mac 10.3.9.
Must be plug and play (no cuecat).
posted to Ask Metafilter by jchinique
at 9:42 AM on June 14, 2007
(16 comments)
We've decided to take a vacation this summer with another family. We've been looking at Lake George and the Acadia area, but it's hard to find something for 10 people. Does anyone have recommendation for a vacation spot that isn't as popular, maybe a "best kept secret" kind of place? We're looking for a place on the water (coastal or inland), with places to hike, maybe a funky little town nearby. We're in Central Mass and willing to travel 6 hours in any direction.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Biblio
at 10:07 PM on April 13, 2008
(9 comments)
What is the iconic (or just "your favorite") dead-tree product catalog (listing of merchandise for mail-order sale) for your hobby, industry, or trade?
posted to Ask Metafilter by cadastral
at 9:23 AM on April 1, 2008
(74 comments)
I want to buy a train car and then travel in it. How do I do this?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Capri
at 7:39 AM on April 10, 2008
(14 comments)
Can I get some basic Wordpress help? So out of my depth here.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sneakin
at 5:35 PM on April 8, 2008
(14 comments)
Life-altering experiences. Can you point to a single experience in your life, as a child, which you can define as having contributed to the person you are today? (+)
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeremias
at 4:41 AM on February 2, 2005
(216 comments)
Can anyone recommend an excellent marriage counselor in/around Boston, MA?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Anonymous
at 8:35 AM on April 7, 2008
(2 comments)
How to manage an inheritance when we don' t know how responsible the person (now 18) will be?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Anonymous
at 8:34 PM on April 2, 2008
(27 comments)
What is the happiest and catchiest (mostly) unknown pop song you know?
posted to Ask Metafilter by humannaire
at 10:15 PM on March 27, 2008
(115 comments)
[Math filter] What fascinatingly cool mathematical topics do you wish you knew about in high school?
posted to Ask Metafilter by tomcochrane
at 7:33 AM on March 27, 2008
(103 comments)
My wife and I are traveling out of the country, and our 2 year old twins will be staying with my parents for the duration of the trip. We plan to be gone for 10 days. What sort of information do we need to leave with my parents so they can provide necessary medical care (if necessary)?
posted to Ask Metafilter by ca_little
at 7:15 PM on March 25, 2008
(9 comments)
What's the best solution for recording and transcribing phone interviews? And what kind of digital voice recorder should I buy?
posted to Ask Metafilter by incandescentman
at 10:42 AM on March 25, 2008
(12 comments)
What are some places online where I can go to self-publish a book. I'm aware of lulu.com, but I'm wondering if there are some alternatives out there.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Proginoskes
at 6:53 PM on March 23, 2008
(14 comments)
I have many great ideas but I am a terrible personal and professional implementer. How can I do better now?
posted to Ask Metafilter by parmanparman
at 6:23 AM on March 14, 2008
(19 comments)
Best way to mitigate effects of potential peak oil and global warming issues without looking like a nutjob? CYOA in a realistic manner?
posted to Ask Metafilter by UMDirector
at 7:01 AM on March 4, 2008
(12 comments)
I have very few close friends. Most of them I have known for a few years (on the internet) but have never even met. I've never known how to have a superficial friend. I don't keep old friends. Has there been any research on how many close friends people usually have and keep during their lifetimes?
posted to Ask Metafilter by zaebiz
at 3:30 AM on March 3, 2008
(2 comments)
I've written 2 children's books, now I'm looking for an illustrator.
posted to Ask Metafilter by allelopath
at 2:54 PM on February 29, 2008
(12 comments)
