What is a good savings account to set up for a baby?
posted to Ask Metafilter by pyjammy at 8:59 AM on April 9, 2008 (10 comments)

Internet mechanics and conspiracy: With the recent news of Pakistan somehow taking YouTube down, Swiss banks forcing U.S hosts to ban WikiLeaks, under-water cables being cut and the US government having the power to ban Cuba-related domains, I was wondering: if the U.S "turns off the internet", what could be done? How powerful is it in this respect?
posted to Ask Metafilter by takeyourmedicine at 12:27 PM on March 7, 2008 (8 comments)

I'm looking for some funny and smart fiction books, along the lines of "A Confederacy of Dunces" and "Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal."
posted to Ask Metafilter by banjo_and_the_pork at 9:34 AM on March 6, 2008 (60 comments)

We have a beautiful two week old baby girl. She is very well tempered except at night when we try to go to bed. We have been trying to get her into a routine (bath, story, feeding, bed) but she outright refuses to go to sleep in her crib or in the co-sleeper. The only place she will sleep any amount of time so we can sleep is in between us in bed. This has been really stressful for me an my wife because we are terrified of rolling over onto her or that she will suffocate on the pillows or blankets. During the day she sleeps in the playpen without any issues too. Does anyone have any advise as to how we can get our little angel into her crib and out of our bed? When we do put her down, she wakes up two minutes after you put her down and screams until you come get her. Or is this something that we just need to wait out because she is a new born?
posted to Ask Metafilter by chuma at 1:54 PM on March 3, 2008 (34 comments)

What's the worst-case scenario for the US economy over the next 10-20 years? And what can I do to prepare for it?
posted to Ask Metafilter by joshjs at 10:31 AM on March 2, 2008 (23 comments)

What's a safe long-term savings investment if (1) I'm concerned about inflation and/or the dollar getting weaker and (2) I'll only be investing a small amount, like $100 a month? Is it possible for me (in the U.S.) to buy small amounts of Euros without getting eaten alive by transaction/exchange fees?
posted to Ask Metafilter by chef_boyardee at 7:39 PM on February 18, 2007 (8 comments)

What cool / fun / educational things can I email / forward to my nieces and nephews aged 0, 1, and 2?
posted to Ask Metafilter by localhuman at 9:05 AM on February 22, 2008 (11 comments)

Hulled barley: how long should it take to cook?
posted to Ask Metafilter by libraryhead at 11:12 AM on February 22, 2008 (4 comments)

Can you please point me in the direction to some good articles/rants/books regarding the decline of civility these days in the U.S. or anywhere for that matter.
posted to Ask Metafilter by citybuddha at 4:18 PM on February 6, 2008 (9 comments)

I have been tasked with finding a Ecommerce vendor for my company. Basically, we're looking for a company that can handle the whole process for us; ordering stock, taking orders, delivery, etc. We'd like to provide branding for the storefront, but let them handle the transactions and delivery.
posted to Ask Metafilter by shotsy at 10:38 AM on February 5, 2008 (6 comments)

Give me your favorite simple Catfish or Tilapia recipes!
posted to Ask Metafilter by cashman at 3:48 PM on January 14, 2008 (23 comments)

How can I have multiple Copy & Paste shortcut keys at the same time on Win. XP?
posted to Ask Metafilter by ndillon at 8:20 AM on June 27, 2007 (4 comments)

Daughter (age six) perhaps to begin piano lessons. Considering a weighted response electronic keyboard as a piano substitute. Seeking advice in brands, models, retailers, price, durability, and indeed, overall wisdom of this route over standard piano. All views even slightly extraneous welcome. Thanks in advance.
posted to Ask Metafilter by IndigoJones at 6:28 AM on January 16, 2007 (25 comments)

I've read Flashman and Aubrey-Maturin, now I'm a few books away from finishing Sharpe. Who's next?
posted to Ask Metafilter by mtonks at 5:54 AM on October 2, 2006 (21 comments)