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I'd like to start doing more web design. I'm looking for a specific type of client. How do I go about setting myself up?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Autarky
at 4:36 PM on July 21, 2008
(9 comments)
"You people bring matches for Mikey?"
When people fondly remember TV's
Mystery Science Theater 3000 they commonly focus on the film riffing part of the show, but some of the best comedy to come out of the Satellite of Love involves the host segments that provided a break from the movie. MSTies over at Satellite News have spent the past ten weeks discussing the best host segments from each season of the show, analyzing what makes some segments work while others fall flat.
posted to MetaFilter by Servo5678
at 5:03 AM on May 23, 2008
(66 comments)
Do you know of any phrases that can be used to confuse someone in a conversation? I saw a list long ago but don't recall any if the phrases. It could be a question or an answer. The purpose is to say something that
sounds natural and like a plausable statement but is difficult to decipher (or even non-sensical) and makes the other person feel stunned and speechless as they try to figure out what you said.
posted to Ask Metafilter by mckennage
at 9:52 PM on July 9, 2008
(41 comments)
Today I was offered my dream job. But it's only 20 hrs., no benefits. I told my boss at my current, full-time job (which has great benefits) and asked if I could stay on and reduce my hours to part time. He considered it and asked me to write a proposal. How can I convince him?
posted to Ask Metafilter by trillian
at 3:56 PM on June 30, 2008
(8 comments)
Who decides what passages of the Old Testament are no longer relevant in Christian theology, and who grants this authority of interpretation?
posted to Ask Metafilter by plexi
at 1:38 PM on June 24, 2008
(34 comments)
Randy Pausch,
Barbara Kingsolver,
Barack Obama, and
J.K. Rowling inspired the hell out of Carnegie Mellon, Duke, Wesleyan, and Harvard graduates this year.
If you're a big fan of pomp and circumstance, you'll also want to check out these:
Chuck Norris at Liberty University,
Samantha Power at Pitzer College, and
Michelle Nijhuis at Reed College.
posted to MetaFilter by anotherpanacea
at 7:21 PM on June 8, 2008
(36 comments)
Small company IT administrators, how do you handle users with a wide disparity of technical ability? Users who hate
computers? Who don't want to even restart before calling you? Who treat you like your a nerd from a bad teen comedy?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Anonymous
at 4:41 PM on April 21, 2008
(19 comments)
Disc golf- like it's ball-and-club cousin- challenges the player to navigate the obstacles of a pre-designed course from tee to basket, with progress being marked by the distance of your throw. It's my favorite way to enjoy the outdoors- and most courses are free to play! The sport is easy and fun to get into, yet provides an exhilarating challenge to players of all skill levels. You can play to relax, socialize, or win, depending on your style.
What is disc golf, and
where did it come from?
With over 1000 courses in the US alone, you should have no problems
finding a course in your area.
Pick out some discs, grab a few friends, and go get throwing! Here are
some tips for new players.
posted to MetaFilter by baphomet
at 11:04 AM on April 3, 2008
(53 comments)
I'm kicking off a major home renovation and looking for some green innovations I can incorporate without breaking the bank.
This gray water recovery system looks promising.
posted to Ask Metafilter by wsg
at 11:08 PM on March 19, 2008
(6 comments)
Favorite paper airplanes (and other flying diversions)?
posted to Ask Metafilter by rossination
at 11:23 PM on February 28, 2008
(15 comments)
Can anyone point me out some free plans for a small chicken coop?
posted to Ask Metafilter by aqueousdan
at 1:29 PM on February 20, 2008
(6 comments)
I want to be an IT mercenary, how do I get started doing freelance/contract SysAdmin/Programming?
posted to Ask Metafilter by rhizome
at 1:57 PM on March 4, 2008
(6 comments)
I'd like to work on my garden and lawn. I know nothing about gardening and lawn care. What are some good online resources?
posted to Ask Metafilter by suki
at 6:30 AM on February 25, 2008
(8 comments)
Adolescent angst-filter --- please recommend good books/movies about being the new kid in town.
posted to Ask Metafilter by headnsouth
at 11:51 AM on February 23, 2008
(33 comments)
What stock banter lines do you keep in your back pocket?
posted to Ask Metafilter by mpls2
at 11:43 AM on February 16, 2008
(91 comments)
Atheism filter: How do you deal with the awkward un-comfortableness and sense of betrayal when someone indicates complete non-belief is cuckoo, or inherently immoral? This sort of statement is never made with malice in mind, but it hurts my feelings.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Phalene
at 7:16 PM on February 12, 2008
(78 comments)
Help me settle a debate on the ethics of catnip.
posted to Ask Metafilter by hermitosis
at 4:28 PM on January 31, 2008
(47 comments)
DEVONthink: how can i learn to love it?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Señor Pantalones
at 2:08 PM on January 31, 2008
(2 comments)
Help me find examples of great cover letters. I have been looking trough the internet and all the kind of books for help with my cover letter. The trouble is all i come up with resembles the standard boring business cover letter. I am applying for very competetive jobs so i need to stand out.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ilike
at 1:04 PM on January 17, 2008
(10 comments)
Are there any askmefi-like forums that revolve around food and cooking?
posted to Ask Metafilter by xaire
at 6:31 PM on January 4, 2008
(18 comments)
I'm looking for broadband internet connectivity options for my (quite non-tech-savvy) in-laws. They live in a somewhat rural area in Wisconsin where no cable or DSL service exists.
posted to Ask Metafilter by gazole
at 6:22 PM on January 1, 2008
(21 comments)
How long to cook lentils? Do I need to soak them?
posted to Ask Metafilter by sfkiddo
at 6:46 PM on December 31, 2007
(15 comments)
My in-laws are Catholics. My husband and I are not raising our daughter in a religious household. How can we effectively counter-program my in-laws' religious activities?
posted to Ask Metafilter by crazycanuck
at 11:46 PM on December 30, 2007
(56 comments)
Religion fulfills certain psychological needs. How do non-believers manage without it?
posted to Ask Metafilter by giggleknickers
at 5:33 PM on December 30, 2007
(77 comments)
I love homefries. Omigod I love homefries. What are your secrets?
posted to Ask Metafilter by unSane
at 6:24 PM on December 16, 2007
(36 comments)
I am craving slow-cooked goodness. Please share your favorite crock-pot recipes!
posted to Ask Metafilter by actionpact
at 5:11 PM on November 19, 2007
(25 comments)
I would like to make crunchy snacks from scratch. Please give me recipes.
(Slicing up a vegetable or a fruit is not a recipe)
posted to Ask Metafilter by bigmusic
at 11:56 PM on December 3, 2007
(24 comments)
How can a person overcome general insecurity, improve their self-esteem, and bolster their sense of self worth?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Anonymous
at 1:41 PM on November 25, 2007
(18 comments)
RomanceFilter: Since getting married and having a kid, the dynamic of the relationship between my wife and I has changed in many ways. One thing she cites is my lack of 'romance' in general... Help me figure out ways I can be romantic in small ways day to day.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Anonymous
at 1:41 PM on November 25, 2007
(37 comments)
Got any good short, silly one-liner jokes?
posted to Ask Metafilter by angryjellybean
at 9:51 AM on November 23, 2007
(97 comments)
How do places where precise timekeeping is essential handle the repeat of an hour when we go off Daylight Savings Time?
posted to Ask Metafilter by WCityMike
at 8:25 AM on November 6, 2007
(11 comments)
Help controlling ADHD?
posted to Ask Metafilter by alexplainlater
at 11:43 AM on October 13, 2007
(14 comments)
Ways to improve
working memory in humans that doesn't cost a whole chunk of money?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Fferret
at 4:19 AM on October 12, 2007
(6 comments)
Our shallow well has run dry and we have been forced to resort to our artesian well. We've had this well for about 10 years, but only use it in emergencies as it has a strong sulfur smell (sulfur hydroxide?) and stains our sink and bathtub (probably iron). What is the most efficient, cost effective way to remove the sulfur and iron from our water?
posted to Ask Metafilter by a22lamia
at 1:45 PM on October 3, 2007
(3 comments)
You work in a single level building with approx 150 people. You move around the building to get coffee, grab lunch etc. You pass people you don't know but recognize in the corridors. What is your policy for acknowledging these people?
posted to Ask Metafilter by The_Partridge_Family
at 10:44 AM on September 19, 2007
(30 comments)
A rather interesting post WW II video
of metallic sodium being disposed of in a lake. You might have seen this on a small scale back in high school chemistry class when the teacher put a tiny sliver of sodium in a bowl of water.
posted to MetaFilter by polysigma
at 6:00 AM on November 1, 2007
(47 comments)
Satellite News passes on the
news that Best Brains, Inc. is back in active business, with new 'Bot content appearing online.
Beginning November 5th, BBI will be launching its very own website at MST3K.com. The site will feature brand-new animated adventures of Crow, Tom Servo and Gypsy. We're told the goal is to have one new adventure each week (though "some settling may occur with shipping," they added). The Web site will also feature work from the original series (which BBI is now calling "the legacy series"), behind-the-scenes footage and other material culled from the BBI vault.
posted to MetaFilter by Chrysostom
at 6:13 PM on October 29, 2007
(18 comments)
Jack Keller's
winemaking site has not only the
basics of home winemaking in 5 parts [
12345], but also information on more
advanced topics, including
acidity,
blending, and
using a hydrometer. Equally interesting is his extensive collection of recipes for making wines out of things other than grapes, including
dandelions and other
edible flowers,
wild plants (including
nettles!),
cabbages and
beets,
tea and
coffee,
mint,
pomegranates, and
pumpkins. A complete list of recipes is
here, if you'd like to click through alphabetically, and a list of specially-requested recipes is
here (scroll down a bit).
posted to MetaFilter by Upton O'Good
at 7:26 PM on October 28, 2007
(11 comments)
Stephen Fry just started blogging.
His first post? A post on the iPhone, the history of PDAs and the nature of technological innovation and desire, that's roughly the length of a medium-sized novella.
posted to MetaFilter by flashboy
at 4:21 AM on September 20, 2007
(127 comments)
I need some help with porch paint.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stormygrey
at 8:17 PM on August 15, 2007
(3 comments)
