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Hush, the babies are sleeping...

Justine Dream Experiment (NSFW)
posted to MetaFilter by Christ, what an asshole at 6:53 PM on June 27, 2008 (57 comments)

Recommend me some good post-apocalyptic movies and books

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)

So do you walk to school or bring your lunch?

What do you take for lunch everyday?
posted to Ask Metafilter by heavenstobetsy at 4:56 PM on May 24, 2008 (35 comments)

VF: How the Web Was Won

Vanity Fair has a typically excellent article out -- "How the Web Was Won," an oral history of the Web. Even if you're familiar with ARPANet, Metcalfe's Law, Pearl Harbor Day, the VC rush, whatever -- the story told by the often-animated people at the center of the whirlwind is an enlightening and entertaining experience. And for those of you don't know the history of the Internet, learn it! This is part of your heritage now.
posted to MetaFilter by spiderwire at 9:02 PM on June 4, 2008 (21 comments)

'Cause Every Girl's Crazy 'Bout a Sharp-Dressed Man

I'm a very overweight man in my early to mid-thirties, and I would appreciate your advice as to how to dress in a way that's complementary to me for social situations (such as going to clubs, bars, lectures, etc.). More inside.
posted to Ask Metafilter by WCityMike at 12:37 PM on May 23, 2008 (27 comments)

Creepypasta: Scary microfiction for the internet age.

BEKs, "Easter Eggs," The Holders... Welcome to the world of creepypasta -- short, oft-repeated scary stories, anecdotes, and "facts."
posted to MetaFilter by hjo3 at 6:55 PM on December 20, 2007 (44 comments)

TIME FOR MORE STORIES

Last night, I spent an hour reading the crazy, hilarious stories posted here. One hour was not enough. I need more davesecretaryatwork - or at least, more like him.
posted to Ask Metafilter by yeoja at 9:49 AM on May 19, 2008 (23 comments)

DANGER POINT!! YOU LEFT THE OVEN ON!

TIME FOR SOME STORIES (warning: contains heavy amounts of all-caps and awesome)
posted to MetaFilter by XQUZYPHYR at 9:50 AM on January 21, 2008 (98 comments)

Steel Trap Attacks

The third and final song off the O Captain! My Captain! EP. It's about the dark alleyways of a crazy, lustful mind- and the fruitless help proffered.
posted to MeFi Music by pedmands at 12:38 PM on May 15, 2008

The Black Cab Sessions

Death Cab For Cutie. Live, in a Black Cab. One Song ("No Sunlight"). One Take. One Cab.
Also: Daniel Johnston, Bill Callahan, The New Pornographers, The Raveonettes, Okkervil River, Spoon, & The Futureheads.
posted to MetaFilter by msalt at 10:01 AM on May 16, 2008 (28 comments)

Which plants should I grow in my sunroom?

What are some edible plants I could grow easily in a west-facing sunroom?
posted to Ask Metafilter by lindsey.nicole at 12:11 PM on April 21, 2007 (8 comments)

Books on gardening

Garden help.
posted to Ask Metafilter by dpx.mfx at 10:47 AM on March 10, 2006 (18 comments)

Middle-aged Man Needs More Rap

MusicFilter: I have pretty eclectic tastes. From old-time country to heavy metal. Though lately it occurs to me that I have a severe rap and hip-hop deficiency in my musical diet. I know almost nothing. What singles would you say are ESSENTIAL listening? I'd like to be able to download a wide range of songs from the iTunes store before I get in to albums. Thanks.
posted to Ask Metafilter by captainscared at 6:32 PM on September 27, 2005 (44 comments)

What are some good music blogs?

What are some good music blogs? (With a slant towards old skool hip hop or reggae would be best, but I'm open to give a listen to anything/everything.)
posted to Ask Metafilter by gummo at 2:45 PM on February 17, 2005 (3 comments)

Best rap blogs

Looking for the best blogs or other online informative websites aimed at the growing rap and hip-hop community of listeners. What are the sites you read for news, record launches, upcoming concerts, gossip, etc.?
posted to Ask Metafilter by fijiwriter at 11:26 AM on August 1, 2005 (8 comments)

What rap should I listen to?

What rap should I listen to?
posted to Ask Metafilter by papercake at 5:26 PM on June 6, 2005 (49 comments)

Unhip to the hip hip hop

A rap education for an picky atheist feminist weaned on indie, punk and new wave - primarily music but books/essays would be good too.
posted to Ask Metafilter by carbide at 3:45 AM on April 25, 2008 (75 comments)

Purgatory Iron Works

The folks at Purgatory Iron Works are making a series of 10-minute how-to videos for beginning blacksmiths. Current introductory topics include anvils, building a forge (part 2), and making charcoal (part 2); if there are topics you'd particularly like to see, the host is taking requests.
posted to MetaFilter by Upton O'Good at 11:00 PM on April 22, 2008 (18 comments)

Where can I get off-the-shelf PHP controls?

I'm at beginner at PHP and web programming, but have been programming on the desktop for a while. I want to make a web application, about 2 dozen webpages that read/write to a database, and with user accounts. Where can I get off-the-shelf controls for PHP like a DataGrid, Membership/Authentication, Tabs, and Popup Form/Dialog?
posted to Ask Metafilter by lpctstr; at 1:04 AM on April 20, 2008 (8 comments)

How do blind people navigate college campuses?

I hope this question doesn't come off as crass, but I've always been curious when I see blind people on campus.
posted to Ask Metafilter by bmalicoat at 9:26 AM on April 16, 2008 (25 comments)

What's the meaning of the plaque on this Central park bench?

What's up with this Central Park bench plaque?
posted to Ask Metafilter by AnyGuelmann at 10:30 PM on April 12, 2008 (2 comments)

Dot Mattress

A twin-size 2-dimensional array of sound. For you.
posted to MeFi Music by Espy Gillespie at 10:24 AM on March 1, 2008 (4 comments)

What weblogs will make me smart and interesting and beautiful?

What are the best weblogs?
posted to Ask Metafilter by logic vs love at 12:42 PM on January 29, 2008 (33 comments)

The Politics of Posters

Award-winning ad exec Rich Silverstein (Goodby, Silverstein, and Partners) who is known for creating the "Got Milk" campaign -- among many -- has created three posters designed with input from the public to depict "The Bush Years". The results - Events, Slogans and People. Of the project Silverstein said: "Here is my thinking. What if we could TiVo the last six-plus years and play them back - without comment -- for the American people, and let them connect the dots?"* Republicans respond with posters of their own: Posterizing the Democratic Party.
posted to MetaFilter by ericb at 10:06 AM on December 9, 2007 (141 comments)

i am a part of the economy

robonoisetech, happy canadian thanksgiving!
posted to MeFi Music by ageispolis at 2:02 PM on October 7, 2007 (3 comments)

Suggest some songs I can learn to play on the guitar!

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)

Guitar songs that don't focus on chords?

Help me find "picking-heavy" guitar tabs for acoustic guitar!!
posted to Ask Metafilter by Phire at 11:12 PM on February 25, 2007 (14 comments)

Food items that helped your weight loss

Which food do you credit most for your weight loss?
posted to Ask Metafilter by rolypolyman at 10:40 AM on October 14, 2007 (57 comments)

Realistic space simulation?

I've recently been playing Freespace SCP and it's been making me think about realistic space simulation, and the lack thereof.
posted to Ask Metafilter by RustyBrooks at 10:03 AM on July 20, 2007 (26 comments)

*Not* playing with myself - got that down already...

What can you think of to occupy my time when I am stuck at home with no electricity, no running water and no heating?
posted to Ask Metafilter by longbaugh at 10:08 AM on July 18, 2007 (56 comments)

Chess tactics explained in plain English

A Field Guide to Chess Tactics. Chess tactics explained in plain English, with hundreds of examples. A great site for beginning to mid-level players. Includes a large library of positional problems, organized thematically, with the solutions explained and discussed. For example, learn about knight forks, then quiz yourself on the same topic.
posted to MetaFilter by Rumple at 9:53 PM on June 19, 2007 (76 comments)

How to start a meaningful, interesting conversation?

How can I get friends and strangers to have a meaningful, intelligent conversation about something deeper than music or cars? Specifically what are some good thought provoking questions or topics to bring up that the average person could discuss?
posted to Ask Metafilter by JokingClown at 3:44 PM on June 10, 2006 (21 comments)

How can I become a better website designer?

Given that I'm somewhat proficient in website coding (php, CSS, xhtml and so on) how can I constructively educate myself on actual design? What resources exist that will make me a better designer?
posted to Ask Metafilter by geodave at 9:58 PM on April 19, 2007 (17 comments)

MDF and PVC are nice, but do you have something more...standard?

Is there an adult equivalent of a modular construction set (Erector Set, fischertechnik, K'Nex, Tinker Toys, etc.,) suitable for building more serious projects (desks, projector enclosures, tables)?
posted to Ask Metafilter by ostranenie at 8:01 AM on March 28, 2007 (14 comments)

My rice lusts for your delicious recipes!

I need some tried and true suggestions for stuff to go on top of my rice.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Jonsnews at 1:32 PM on December 11, 2006 (38 comments)

curry me green with an inebriating imbibe

what is a fantastic recipe for green curry (more specifics inside)
posted to Ask Metafilter by sourbrew at 8:24 PM on June 19, 2006 (27 comments)

I need epic music.

1812OvertureFilter: I need epic music.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Lockeownzj00 at 3:40 PM on December 17, 2006 (46 comments)

Am I just boring?

How do I make better small talk?
posted to Ask Metafilter by T.D. Strange at 5:38 PM on December 8, 2006 (27 comments)

Who are the great essayists of our time?

Who are the most insightful essayists of our time--not necessarily brilliant academics, but razor-sharp, profound, generalist thinkers and writers on society? Who are our present-day Toquevilles and Twains, our Bacons and Emersons?
posted to Ask Metafilter by shivohum at 10:08 PM on November 16, 2006 (46 comments)

Besides the standard answers (births, graduations,...

Besides the standard answers (births, graduations, weddings, etc.), can you pinpoint a happiest single moment of your life? What was it?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Jaybo at 9:35 AM on December 21, 2004 (52 comments)

How do I go about feeling GREAT?

How do I feel better than I ever have in my life?
posted to Ask Metafilter by symbebekos at 7:43 PM on October 28, 2006 (49 comments)

peanut butter, i think i hate you...

i'm sick of peanut butter sandwiches! vegan lunch ideas? with
posted to Ask Metafilter by kendrak at 4:25 PM on October 17, 2006 (29 comments)

Awesome First Date: The Sequel!

I need ideas for an awesome second date.
posted to Ask Metafilter by synecdoche at 5:23 PM on October 17, 2006 (35 comments)
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