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I would like others to explain to me why some non-Christian people abstain from certain “sinful” activities…and how to interact with them.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sixcolors
at 4:14 PM on July 24, 2008
(62 comments)
Scooting Mefites: What do I need to know before and after buying a scooter? How do I keep it safe in my neighborhood where cars are relatively unsafe (Hyde Park, KC)?
posted to Ask Metafilter by piedmont
at 3:07 PM on April 24, 2008
(15 comments)
I recently purchased a Keurig coffee maker from Costco with a load of coffee cups. They lasted a month or so and now I either have to shell out $$ for more of those cups or try normal coffee with their reusable cup. So far I don't have much success with the latter. Is it just me or the damn thing is not designed to be used with normal coffee?!
posted to Ask Metafilter by bargainhunter
at 10:09 PM on May 6, 2008
(8 comments)
In this way, Lu Yang became one of the "RMB gamers" she disdains. More than 10,000 RMB was quickly and nearly imperceptibly spent. In the game, the "queen" possessed fearsome power. She carried out vengeance for herself and her friends, she accepted entreaties, and she protected the caravans of the kingdom. At the same time, she went out with the heroes to invade other kingdoms. Her reputation spread far and wide. [...] "Long live the Queen!" People bowed to her in submission. That was the high point for Lu Yang on ZT Online, and for that one fleeting moment, she felt that the time and money she had spent was worth it.
The System is a translated Chinese article examining ZT Online, an MMORPG that has taken fleecing gamers to a new level.
posted to MetaFilter by Kattullus
at 7:40 PM on May 6, 2008
(34 comments)
Take my arm, my love. Don't write a check from a joint bank account. Hide all the photographs in your home and office which would identify you as a couple. Take off your wedding rings. Touch each other, and talk to each other, in public, in ways that could only be interpreted as you being "friends." A thoughtful post on "self-editing," homophobia, and the day-to-day experience of many LGBT folks, at
Shakesville (aka Shakespeare's Sister), by
Teh Portly Dyke.
posted to MetaFilter by fiercecupcake
at 7:40 AM on May 6, 2008
(179 comments)
I want to read a book in Chinese to keep myself from getting rusty. What is a good novel for doing so? It has to be modern Chinese (classical Chinese twists my brain into noodles), and preferably available online.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jasminerain
at 10:58 PM on December 20, 2007
(11 comments)
Seattle filter: What are the best places to eat on the "ave" in the University District?
posted to Ask Metafilter by macinchik
at 7:28 PM on April 10, 2008
(24 comments)
Mortified
is a group in various cities that allows people to "share their own adolescent journals, letters, poems, lyrics, home movies, stories and more." It's
embarrassing, to be sure, but it's frequently also
hilarious (NSFW). Recently they've set up
a page to share videos of live performances, and the latest is my favorite so far. "
500 Miles To Hollywood" features Elijah Wood, James Denton (Desperate Housewives), Busy Phillips (Freaks & Geeks), Kevin McDonald (Kids in the Hall) and Curtis Armstrong (Revenge of the Nerds) "helping Jason Smith fulfill his dream and bring a 2-decade-old screenplay to life."
posted to MetaFilter by ktoad
at 9:44 AM on April 10, 2008
(20 comments)
Things to do in Portland when you're dead?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Mark5four0
at 12:22 PM on February 6, 2008
(20 comments)
It's been awhile since I've stayed in Portland. I am spending 5 days there next week. What are some fun things to do? Where are some fun places to go?
posted to Ask Metafilter by goalyeehah
at 5:03 PM on April 7, 2008
(16 comments)
When I was a kid I could buy the world for $20 but now with $100 I can’t get crap. What can I buy for $100 that’s fun?
posted to Ask Metafilter by doorsfan
at 12:11 PM on April 9, 2008
(64 comments)
I'm looking for a good urban bicycle, a bit sturdier than a road bike but not as gonzo as a mountain bike, ideally priced under $1000. I know this has been asked here before, but not in a few years, so I'm sure new models have come out, etc. Anyone got any favorites?
posted to Ask Metafilter by dearleader
at 9:34 AM on April 9, 2008
(27 comments)
Does anybody have ideas about how to teach 'Julius Caesar' to 10th graders?
posted to Ask Metafilter by flowerofhighrank
at 6:47 PM on April 3, 2008
(30 comments)
As summer approaches, how about some nice suggestions for alternatives for cola/sodas? I want to save money, bottles, and empty calories.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Deathalicious
at 12:48 AM on April 2, 2008
(40 comments)
First, a bit of an
introduction to the game of
Cricket (youtube) for those of us who may not be
familiar with the
sport. Next, a few
clips (1, 2, 3, 4) on how
awesome the
Gentleman's Game can be (and you thought we didn't do anything but roam around in our white pants and cotton shirts...). But, if that wasn't enough for you, then here's a taste of
Twenty20 Cricket (the
fast,
fast paced version of the game), and the new
DLF Indian (pdf) Premier League. (This is in addition to the
One Day Matches, which were instituted to bring in a bit more excitement into the game during the 1970's, prior to which the match only consisted of
Tests. However, some purists still maintain that the game would've been better served had it not been
commercalized to the extent that it has, and still prefer the leisurely pace of the original format to its current incarnation.)
posted to MetaFilter by hadjiboy
at 6:22 AM on March 20, 2008
(56 comments)
Ideas for delicious vegetarian sandwiches?
posted to Ask Metafilter by exceptinsects
at 5:54 PM on March 15, 2008
(43 comments)
What Tintin comic strip/panel should my friend and I silk screen onto shirts?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Corduroy
at 5:55 PM on March 12, 2008
(17 comments)
Looking for books about the absurdity of life in an office or corporate environment
posted to Ask Metafilter by reenum
at 12:58 PM on March 5, 2008
(33 comments)
I'm bored.
posted to Ask Metafilter by mpls2
at 6:40 PM on March 5, 2008
(42 comments)
My wife has agreed to give a single science fiction or fantasy book of my choice a try - I only have one chance, so help me choose wisely.
posted to Ask Metafilter by blahblahblah
at 10:49 PM on April 30, 2006
(160 comments)
This meal wasn’t so much a lunch as an act of vengeance. The brave -- or perhaps just lazy -- souls at HeatEatReview sacrifice their tastebuds and stomachs so that cubicle dwellers like me can eat only the finest processed foods at our desks every day. Actually not like me, I'm having another damn salad.
posted to MetaFilter by sevenyearlurk
at 5:27 PM on March 4, 2008
(26 comments)
What are your favorite things to put on pasta (besides tomato sauce)?
posted to Ask Metafilter by rev-
at 12:14 PM on March 3, 2008
(74 comments)
Help me find some hip sneakers?
posted to Ask Metafilter by irregardless
at 8:15 PM on February 28, 2008
(22 comments)
Help me find some kid-friendly female-vocals rock music for my aspiring riot grrl.
posted to Ask Metafilter by DWRoelands
at 6:39 AM on February 26, 2008
(69 comments)
In your opinion, who are the best female science fiction authors? What are the best scifi books written by women?
posted to Ask Metafilter by taz
at 4:52 AM on February 8, 2008
(106 comments)
I'm trying to make a list of books that include the central plot element of kids learning how to use or cope with unusual powers, dramatic or mundane. (
Jumper, recently made into a movie, is one example.) Extra points if the books are primarily aimed at children or young adults.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sacre_bleu
at 8:13 AM on January 29, 2008
(47 comments)
Esperantists: I want to send a friend a valentine in Esperanto. What should it say? Also, what design should I draw on the card?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Pallas Athena
at 9:49 AM on January 30, 2008
(4 comments)
Help me find some great or good scifi watchables.
posted to Ask Metafilter by pilibeen
at 7:10 PM on January 27, 2008
(60 comments)
Kin-Dza-Dza! is a Soviet sci-fi cult classic that has managed to go largely unnoticed outside of Russia. Bizarre, funny, and at times surprisingly deep. Truly one of the unknown sci-fi greats.
Part One. Part Two. [Google Video, with embedded English subtitles]
posted to MetaFilter by pravit
at 11:43 PM on January 20, 2008
(14 comments)
How to find balance between consumerism and materialism, and taking care of needs and appreciate quality/craftsmanship/design?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Foci for Analysis
at 8:53 AM on January 20, 2008
(25 comments)
John Tenniel and the American Civil War.
Best known for his illustrations for
Alice in Wonderland, John Tenniel also produced political cartoons for the British magazine
Punch. This sites collects 54 of Tenniel's cartoons dealing with the American Civil War. In addition to the cartoons themselves, the site gives an explanation of the symbols and props in each cartoon and places them context with then-current events and issues.
posted to MetaFilter by marxchivist
at 5:51 AM on December 3, 2007
(24 comments)
I need a two fictitious pirate captain names: one French, one Dutch
posted to Ask Metafilter by jlstitt
at 4:16 PM on March 3, 2006
(37 comments)
Where did pirate speech come from?
posted to Ask Metafilter by IndigoJones
at 11:12 AM on January 9, 2006
(18 comments)
