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I'm in college. I'd like to be trained to do editing and layout for a living. How do I proceed? Do you know anything about Simon Fraser's Editing program?
posted to Ask Metafilter by ITheCosmos
at 12:49 PM on March 10, 2007
(10 comments)
I'm a great public speaker, but painfully shy in every other situation. What to do?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Anonymous
at 3:43 AM on March 10, 2007
(38 comments)
No pain, no gain, they say, and when it comes to real pain, the
inverse is true as well.
"
We
now have research indicating there's a memory of chronic pain,"
said Dr. Doris K. Cope, director of chronic and cancer pain for the
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. It changes the genic code
sometimes, it changes the biochemistry, and it causes new proteins to
be formed." Or in other words, the more pain you have, the more pain you have. (
More on this.) It's no wonder, then, that more money is spent on pain relief than any other medical problem, and that there has been so much
pain research and so many
clinical trials revealing such painful facts as
redheads feel more pain,
men feel less pain, and that there's a
genetic difference between tough guys and wimps. (Much more pain inside.)
posted to MetaFilter by taz
at 6:13 AM on September 20, 2004
(31 comments)
Neuroeconomics:
"Eventually it could help economists design
incentives that gently guide people toward making decisions that are in their long-term best interests in everything from labor negotiations to diets to 401(k) plans." Note the ambiguous use of the pronoun "their"--are we talking about the long-term interests of people in general or of economists?
posted to MetaFilter by all-seeing eye dog
at 8:23 AM on March 22, 2005
(25 comments)
Neurogenesis
Neurogenesis, the birth of new brain cells, was something we were all taught was impossible after a certain point. Professor Elizabeth Gould, doctor of psychology at Princeton, has claimed that it happens all the time. (
more) Now, she and her team at Princeton are saying not only is our brain always changing,
stress and environment directly affect brain development.
posted to MetaFilter by blacklite
at 10:44 AM on March 4, 2006
(27 comments)
Mind Games.
"She speaks about her situation calmly, occasionally laughing at her own predicament and her struggle with what she originally thought was mental illness....Like Girard, Naylor describes what she calls "street theater" -- incidents that might be dismissed by others as coincidental, but which Naylor believes were set up. She noticed suspicious cars driving by her isolated vacation home. On an airplane, fellow passengers mimicked her every movement -- like mimes on a street."
Link goes to a Washington Post story - reg. may be required.
posted to MetaFilter by Sticherbeast
at 6:23 PM on February 5, 2007
(63 comments)
Mind control revealed.
Derren Brown, magician turned hypnotist, performs amazing feats of mind control and then gives away the basic psychological tricks he uses. The link is to the video clips from England's Channel 4, an article is
here.
Via boingboing.
posted to MetaFilter by blahblahblah
at 9:19 AM on March 29, 2005
(31 comments)
When Yahoo Pipes first came out, there was some muttering about how this would be handy for creating a feed for an individual author on a multi-author blog w/o feeds by author? But I can't seem to find anyone who's done it, or successfully do so myself. Any Pipes gurus on AskMe?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Chrysostom
at 12:24 PM on March 9, 2007
(8 comments)
How do I become less lazy?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Anonymous
at 1:33 PM on March 8, 2007
(24 comments)
More and more authors are turning to podcasting to find their audiences after being rejected by traditional book publishers,
it seems. Interested in hearing some of their stories for free (or if you're feeling generous, a suggested donation of $9.99)? Check out
PodioBooks, where there's a tonne of free literature just waiting to be downloaded to your iPod.
posted to MetaFilter by Effigy2000
at 12:39 PM on March 8, 2007
(9 comments)
I was on Effexor for about a year to treat my depression, during which time (for the first time in 7+ years) my weight training came screeching to an abrupt halt.
(My energy level just wasn't there anymore, nor was I able to focus enough to be able to have a satisfying workout.)
posted to Ask Metafilter by Tbola
at 6:50 PM on March 7, 2007
(4 comments)
The
premise of Marvel Comic's
Civil War storyline is that after a hero-related disaster, the government decides to force all superheroes to register, causing a split in the hero community. While heroes debate and decide which side to join, fans
debate whether or not the cross-over series is actually any good. Clearly,
Christopher Bird falls squarely on one side and has attempted to "improve" the story by starting a project to edit the dialogue of the series.
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posted to MetaFilter by robocop is bleeding
at 6:21 AM on February 9, 2007
(53 comments)
Zelda and the Golden Ratio.
A fascinating examination of the music from Nintendo's Zelda games, and the recurring appearances of 0.618, the bisection point on a line at which the relationship of the shorter segment to the longer one is the same as that of the longer section to the whole line.
posted to MetaFilter by jbickers
at 1:51 PM on March 7, 2007
(24 comments)
An Islamic History of Europe:
(90 minute BBC documentary on Google video.) Rageh Omaar uncovers the hidden story of Europe's Islamic past and looks back to a golden age when European civilisation was enriched by Islamic learning.
When the Moors Ruled in Europe:(102 minute BBC documentary on Google video.) A look at the Islamic past of Spain and the influence it has on the present.
posted to MetaFilter by Burhanistan
at 2:54 PM on March 3, 2007
(15 comments)
Aspartame-free low-calorie beverage suggestions needed. Does such a thing even exist?
posted to Ask Metafilter by cgg
at 11:34 AM on March 1, 2007
(49 comments)
I want to learn how to learn more effectively and efficiently. What steps should I take to maximize my ability to master skills and retain information?
posted to Ask Metafilter by TwelveTwo
at 12:04 PM on February 24, 2007
(14 comments)
Creative ways to promote a self-published book online without spamming? (UK)
posted to Ask Metafilter by ClarissaWAM
at 4:14 AM on June 19, 2006
(5 comments)
Hearing loss, vasodialators and nitrous oxide - why do these chemicals improve hearing?
posted to Ask Metafilter by QIbHom
at 10:18 AM on March 30, 2006
(6 comments)
What can I do to increase my hearing ability?
posted to Ask Metafilter by MeetMegan
at 9:49 AM on September 15, 2006
(8 comments)
What are your favorite book jacket or cover designs? What do you look for when you judge a book by its cover? I'm doing a design favor for a friend and need some inspiration. It's a word-heavy, non-fiction book targeted at the more brainy types. Any classic, timeless cover that makes you caress its spine every time you see the volume?
posted to Ask Metafilter by TurkeyMustard
at 6:40 AM on February 3, 2004
(17 comments)
How can I improve my grandmother's nutritional intake with super simple-to-make foods?
posted to Ask Metafilter by missed
at 9:54 PM on February 14, 2007
(15 comments)
Should I bother with a publisher? How much do nonfiction authors make off a book deal these days?
posted to Ask Metafilter by antipasta_explosion
at 6:26 PM on February 12, 2007
(9 comments)
On keeping track of music: how does one know when bands release new albums?
posted to Ask Metafilter by gormanite
at 12:21 AM on February 13, 2007
(20 comments)
Is there any disadvantage in terms of long-term retention of information when studying off of a computer display, as opposed to studying from notes on paper?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Brian James
at 10:53 PM on October 27, 2005
(18 comments)
I am looking for a writer or thinker (to cite in a paper) who said something good about "There are things that every educated person should know." I know that this is a popular idea, so I'm most focused on enlightenment and later thinkers. It doesn't have to be the first person to argue for some set of competencies / knowledge, and it is not terribly important exactly what's in the set (but if you know, or if there's a quote, please include it). Any ideas?
posted to Ask Metafilter by zpousman
at 7:01 AM on January 31, 2007
(14 comments)
A doctor recently told my husband that he needs to change his eating habits, she specifically said that he has to stop eating so much processed food. He is going to make the change but wants more information about why processed food is bad. I need help finding an article or website about processed food that can convince him to stop eating it.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sara558
at 10:16 AM on January 27, 2007
(34 comments)
What causes the temporary "feeling fat" syndrome? Not "feeling full".
posted to Ask Metafilter by rolypolyman
at 3:13 PM on January 25, 2007
(19 comments)
Can I replace my lousy laptop battery with a better one?
I just bought an Acer Aspire 3000 series laptop and didn't realize how terrible the battery-life was until I got it home. The battery only lasts about an hour. Is there an aftermarket battery I can swap my battery for that lasts longer?
posted to Ask Metafilter by JuliaKM
at 5:43 PM on October 14, 2005
(5 comments)
I have a hard time staying organized at work. My problem isn't working on something, it's staying aware of the many projects and tasks that I have to complete, prioritizing, and staying on top of a project (and letting clients know that I'm on top of it, next step, etc.) There are multitudes of tools out there, and I have access to many of them.
What I'd like to know is what methods have you found that work for you with regards to your daily organization at work? Notebook, spreadsheet, Outlook, etc?
posted to Ask Metafilter by adampsyche
at 8:18 AM on February 20, 2006
(20 comments)
I am looking for a resource or advice on organizing files and folders on a shared hard drive. I am faced with 12 GB of files that need to be reorganized - many files and folders are out-of-date, irrelevant, or obsolete, and many were created by people who no longer work at my company for projects that are no longer active. I'm hoping to hear about a strategy that helps me methodically organize all of this data, archiving what's no longer needed and coming up with an intuitive filing system for what is.
posted to Ask Metafilter by pants
at 12:18 PM on July 26, 2006
(8 comments)
Whats the easiest and most cost effective way to process credit cards online for a web service?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Geoffh
at 8:51 PM on January 13, 2007
(10 comments)
How to best mitigate a *severe* mold/mildew problem?
posted to Ask Metafilter by pjern
at 8:24 PM on January 15, 2007
(12 comments)
Does drinking cold water burn anywhere near a significant number of calories?
posted to Ask Metafilter by GilloD
at 11:31 AM on January 16, 2007
(13 comments)
My mother needs a very simple website for a small business. I'm reasonably technically competent and I don't mind doing some work to set it up, but I'd like my mother to be able to update the content on her own. What software should I use?
posted to Ask Metafilter by emilyw
at 11:46 AM on January 16, 2007
(16 comments)
How do I stop extreme night hunger pains that completely disappear in the morning?
posted to Ask Metafilter by amileighs
at 9:28 AM on January 11, 2007
(18 comments)
Fat: Insulation, padding, and storage. But are there any drawbacks to having low bodyfat that I might encounter? I'm lowering bodyfat - currently in the realm of fitness but perhaps going to touch on the realm of vanity. There seem to be no drawbacks currently, any exceptions? How much would the benefit be and how much fat involved? Are there optimum amounts (such as a point beyond which increased fat doesn't increase how long you could survive without food)? To what extent (any?) could fat from previous rich eating help nutritionally balance an unbalanced diet later on? To what extent could it not?
posted to Ask Metafilter by -harlequin-
at 2:48 PM on January 6, 2007
(25 comments)
How would I organize a marathon? What would it entail?
posted to Ask Metafilter by rinkjustice
at 3:11 PM on January 24, 2006
(7 comments)
Is walking at your normal walking rate, but increasing the distance you walk, sufficient enough to be considered exercise? Can anyone recommend exercises for people who are very underconditioned and extremely obese, but not in poor cardiac health? And, finally, is there a medical professional who is the equivalent of a gym's personal trainer? (More inside.)
posted to Ask Metafilter by Anonymous
at 8:27 AM on January 2, 2007
(38 comments)
Can anyone recommend any independent, niche-oriented documentaries that I could buy/rent/download? [more inside]
posted to Ask Metafilter by armage
at 9:48 AM on December 20, 2004
(40 comments)
I've been noting down ideas for a potential novel for over a year. Problem is, I now have so many that it's tough to keep track of it all. How can I organise and consolidate them into something workable?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Acey
at 6:59 AM on December 30, 2006
(27 comments)
What are some cheap and effective ways to make your life easier?
posted to Ask Metafilter by 0xFCAF
at 6:09 PM on June 12, 2006
(43 comments)
What small indulgences or habits do you have that make your life so much easier?
posted to Ask Metafilter by stormygrey
at 7:16 PM on December 29, 2006
(62 comments)
Gold. I'm looking for an interesting read, preferably something short, that explains why gold has the role it has in the global economy and how that role came about.
posted to Ask Metafilter by aaronwsj
at 12:32 AM on December 27, 2006
(12 comments)
AlwaysPreparedFilter: What are ten (give or take a few) ingredients that are handy to always have on hand to cook a good meal?
posted to Ask Metafilter by elquien
at 12:55 PM on December 27, 2006
(33 comments)
