"What Institution Are You From" by Helium is probably my favorite song ever. Please tell me what other songs have that melodic pre-postpunk-revival modal-indie-disco horror movie feel, because I certainly can't find them on my own.
posted to Ask Metafilter by bunnytricks at 12:38 AM on June 6, 2008 (15 comments)

A Day In The Afterlife of Philip K Dick - An Arena documentary first broadcast by the BBC in 1994 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
posted to MetaFilter by fearfulsymmetry at 4:40 AM on June 6, 2008 (31 comments)

Help me find new rock music please.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Camofrog at 7:43 PM on May 28, 2008 (15 comments)

I'm going to Peru and Bolivia in late May, with a small group. We're starting in Cusco and winding up in La Paz, with Macchu Pichu and other relatively well-known archeological sites on the itinerary. Have other MeFites had experience in that area? How about wonderful, off-the-beaten-track recommendations or practical tips? Google is remarkably short on substance on this.
posted to Ask Metafilter by moonbird at 12:32 PM on March 5, 2005 (5 comments)

We're all familiar with Peruvian ceviche/cebiche (and if you're not, you should be), but what about ají de gallina (shredded chicken in walnut-cream-chile sauce)? There's also papa a la huancaína (potatoes with spicy cheese sauce) and ocopa (the same, but with pecans and huacatay/black mint). Oh, and don't forget anticúchos (marinated beef heart skewers) or causa limeña (hard to explain, but it's like a really amazing potato salad). Peru has a substantial and long-standing Chinese population, which has resulted in Chifa (some debate on whether that's Cantonese or Mandarin), Peru's "indigenous" Chinese culinary tradition. A staple (and my comfort food) of chifa is arroz chaufa (from Cantonese "chow fan," --> "fried rice").

Peruvian cuisine is getting a boost of interest around teh interwebs, thanks in no small part to dedicated blogs in English (1, 2, 3) and Spanish (1, 2). Even Wikipedia has a substantial entry in English and Spanish (and French). And the tourism industry hasn't missed out on this either (warning, food pr0n & YouTube).
posted to MetaFilter by LMGM at 5:15 AM on January 23, 2007 (37 comments)

Travelling to Peru next week, and looking for recommended local food/drink.....
posted to Ask Metafilter by sbrollins at 3:07 PM on June 29, 2006 (21 comments)

I'm looking for a knowledge base about how to get on rooftops in big cities. I live in Portland, OR, so Portland buildings are of the most immediate interest to me, but I'd be interested in any city.
posted to Ask Metafilter by nnevvinn at 1:39 AM on May 17, 2008 (7 comments)

The g/f is starting her hospital rotations in 2 months, and apparently they must have a PDA. Any med students/doctors care to recommend a make/model, or software for it once we pick one out? Thanks.
posted to Ask Metafilter by R_Nebblesworth at 6:54 PM on May 15, 2008 (9 comments)

Help me find a good way to fullfill my music needs
posted to Ask Metafilter by kall at 5:37 AM on May 2, 2008 (13 comments)

The Southern Foodways Alliance is one weighed-down church-supper table, full of oral history/blog projects like The Tamale Trail, the Boudin Trail, interviews and recipes from the Bartenders of New Orleans, photo essay/interviews from Birmingham's Greek-Americans, a mess o'homemade films, and a passel of event and BBQ-shack photos on Flickr, all smothered in the tangy-sweet academic goodness of the Center for the Study of Southern Culture at Ole Miss. These folks get my vote for most flavorful, funkiest food-loving folklorists in the lower forty-eight.
posted to MetaFilter by Miko at 6:07 PM on April 28, 2008 (15 comments)

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 (76 comments)

Where's an exotic, yet secure, place to travel for a single gal?
posted to Ask Metafilter by exquisite_deluxe at 7:05 PM on April 20, 2008 (17 comments)

I'm trying to put together a list of the happiest sounding songs with the saddest lyrics... can you help?
posted to Ask Metafilter by twiggy at 12:27 PM on April 18, 2008 (107 comments)

BreakupFilter: How do I let someone down easy? How would you prefer to be told that someone just isn't that into you?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Anonymous at 12:49 PM on April 14, 2008 (28 comments)

For all you current and former medical school students out there: what one song defined your experience in medical school - especially year one. I'm looking for the song that has meaning but also a bit of tongue-in-cheek built in. It's the song you came up with on the back side of a marathon study session (while delirious). Does such a song exist?
posted to Ask Metafilter by stuboo at 6:31 PM on April 3, 2008 (11 comments)

Every time I've ever dined at a sushi restaurant there's been a statue of a cat by the cash register. It's always the same pose, with one paw raised in the air in a kind of "cat power" salute. What are these called and what do they signify?
posted to Ask Metafilter by reidfleming at 2:17 PM on March 28, 2008 (15 comments)

Looking for name/website of the woman who gives lectures to teachers about how to relate to students of a different social class?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Jacqueline at 2:17 AM on March 21, 2008 (10 comments)

Low-cost but effective laser hair removal in NYC?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Anonymous at 7:05 AM on September 29, 2007 (5 comments)

Couple of questions about upcoming New Orleans Trip.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Classic Diner at 8:55 AM on February 11, 2008 (20 comments)

Double Feature: Help me come up with pairs of movies that, viewed together, create ULTIMATE AWESOME.
posted to Ask Metafilter by fuzzbean at 10:52 AM on February 7, 2008 (144 comments)

From my vague description, can you tell me what this form of photography is called?
posted to Ask Metafilter by popcassady at 9:59 AM on January 24, 2008 (7 comments)

I think that I'm going to visit New Orleans in a few weeks to enjoy some nightlife and some culture, and also to get dirty, work hard, and help out in any way that I can. Specific questions about my plan inside.
posted to Ask Metafilter by TurkishGolds at 1:47 PM on January 22, 2008 (12 comments)

I need some short podcasts to listen to at work and the gym
posted to Ask Metafilter by reenum at 7:31 PM on January 22, 2008 (20 comments)

In love with Slashfood, looking for alternative "food blogs".
posted to Ask Metafilter by Sufi at 5:46 PM on January 20, 2008 (21 comments)

travelfilter: Peru vs. elsewhere: best places to go/things to do in central/south america?
posted to Ask Metafilter by nerdcore at 1:15 PM on January 16, 2008 (9 comments)

What popular or well known recordings use toy drum sets for percussion?
posted to Ask Metafilter by chillmost at 5:14 AM on January 17, 2008 (15 comments)

What music can you listen to while reading, and not get distracted from your text?
posted to Ask Metafilter by comwiz at 11:55 PM on January 13, 2008 (43 comments)

I'm a big fan of Dengue Fever, the LA-based band that has songs in both English and Khmer. Can anyone recommend other bi- or multilingual American bands (preferably, but not necessarily, indie)?
posted to Ask Metafilter by chicainthecity at 5:10 PM on January 10, 2008 (31 comments)

What are the best online resources for adventurous backpacking to obscure places?
posted to Ask Metafilter by deern the headlice at 12:36 AM on January 6, 2008 (8 comments)

What do I need to know about cycling on the streets in San Francisco?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Anonymous at 7:08 PM on January 4, 2008 (35 comments)

Where are the feminist blogs that aren't superficial and/or tending towards ranty? I want more thoughtful analysis and intelligent discussion than you tend to find on feministing et al.
posted to Ask Metafilter by footnote at 6:58 AM on December 31, 2007 (10 comments)

I want to make a play list of songs that have a reference to a US highway somewhere in the lyrics. Which songs do you know that have this?
posted to Ask Metafilter by markovich at 10:13 PM on December 27, 2007 (63 comments)

I have an abundance of time this holiday week, and I finally got around to watching that Japanese t-shirt folding tutorial video and learning how to do it. I wonder, what other quick, easy, and cool time-saving tricks can I learn this week?
posted to Ask Metafilter by nitsuj at 11:41 AM on December 22, 2007 (11 comments)

What good punk/indie/hardcore podcasts are out there?
posted to Ask Metafilter by soy_renfield at 7:13 AM on December 19, 2007 (7 comments)

FavoriteLibrivox books?
posted to Ask Metafilter by prettyboyfloyd at 12:26 PM on December 19, 2007 (15 comments)

Meatballs! Donuts! Banana splits! Chocolate mousse! Lobsters! Cake! Frog legs! Eggs! Turtle soup! Salad! Angry dough! Singing with Cleo Laine! Friday fun featuring the Swedish Chef.
posted to MetaFilter by jbickers at 5:40 AM on November 30, 2007 (38 comments)

By testing the limits of what the USPS will actually deliver, scientists at the Annals of Improbable Research (AIR) have answered an age-old question: "How patient is the US Postal Service when it comes to unwrapped packages?" (via Useless Pages)
posted to MetaFilter by samsara at 9:36 AM on March 16, 2001 (11 comments)

So, I was listening to the new Saul Williams album and its awesome. Can you recommend other more intellectual hip hop.
posted to Ask Metafilter by khaibit at 9:28 AM on December 14, 2007 (40 comments)

I'd like to attend an immersive language school -- but would like to learn to speak a relatively region- and dialect-free form. I recently heard a Bolivian Spanish speaker on the radio-- and his Spanish was beautiful. It's possible this is an entirely STUPID question I'm asking-- as any language may sound like mush coming from the mouths of dolts. But-- I tend not to be attacted the sound / clarity / speed of Mexican Spanish or the pronunciation used in Spain. ANY SUGGESTIONS? ALSO-- there are specific language schools in Central / South America would recommend? THANK YOU!
posted to Ask Metafilter by iam2bz2p at 12:18 PM on November 10, 2006 (19 comments)

I want to go to Latin America for a couple months (2-3), starting at the end of August/beginning of September, to learn Spanish, immersion-style. Ideally, I would stay with a host family and go to small-ish classes every day.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ORthey at 12:33 PM on June 22, 2005 (11 comments)

Can you recommend some really excellent music?
posted to Ask Metafilter by mai at 4:28 PM on March 28, 2006 (61 comments)

Music recommendations for someone who has grown up/apart from indie rock.
posted to Ask Metafilter by kmel at 11:22 AM on April 13, 2006 (41 comments)

Inspire me, punk-rock style.
posted to Ask Metafilter by 2or3whiskeysodas at 10:14 AM on December 7, 2007 (19 comments)

How does a woman wear a pager and still look stylish?
posted to Ask Metafilter by origami at 10:36 PM on December 1, 2007 (20 comments)

What Kung Fu movie would make a good gift?
posted to Ask Metafilter by pantsrobot at 1:31 AM on November 30, 2007 (28 comments)

'tis the season for hot alcoholic drinks. throw your recipes at me!
posted to Ask Metafilter by thinkingwoman at 5:21 PM on November 29, 2007 (33 comments)

Okay. I just finished this box of Pocky and there was this little prize in the box. I ate it. What the hell was it?
posted to Ask Metafilter by simonemarie at 5:20 PM on November 16, 2007 (25 comments)

What can I do to keep from crying at work when I'm in a performance review?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Anonymous at 10:47 AM on September 24, 2007 (18 comments)

Crowd control techniques for hundreds of unruly people (teenagers in this case)? More inside...
posted to Ask Metafilter by Alabaster at 3:10 AM on September 21, 2007 (18 comments)

What is this crazy 'antivegan' diet I saw, and is there any science behind it?
posted to Ask Metafilter by mattholomew at 12:55 PM on September 18, 2007 (29 comments)