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Blogs that teach?

Blogs that teach?
posted to Ask Metafilter by btkuhn at 4:59 PM on June 30, 2008 (11 comments)

Please recommend anti-American songs.

Trying to put together a playlist of anti-American songs, or songs about leaving America. For instance, Green Day's "American Idiot" qualifies. This is for a going-away party, and very much tongue-in-cheek. Songs that hate on specific regions (particularly New York, New Jersey, DC and LA) are also good. Thank you!
posted to Ask Metafilter by Mr Bunnsy at 2:03 PM on June 27, 2008 (78 comments)

Sounds like Creed, smells like Creed, looks like Creed!

How many bands sound like Creed? Listening to some of the post-grunge music over the past 5-10 years leads me to believe that it all sounds the same - heavy guitars, slow to mid tempo, growling lead singer who overenunciates, but an overall non-threatening sound.
posted to Ask Metafilter by adverb at 12:54 PM on June 26, 2008 (33 comments)

Acoustic guitar songs that are "metal"

What are some songs featuring acoustic guitars, rather than electric, that could still be considered "metal"?
posted to Ask Metafilter by TheManChild2000 at 9:20 PM on June 24, 2008 (20 comments)

Interesting Non-Academic Fellowships

What are some interesting non-academic fellowships out there?
posted to Ask Metafilter by divabat at 3:27 AM on June 24, 2008 (3 comments)

camping hacks

Give me your best camping hacks.
posted to Ask Metafilter by keith0718 at 2:24 AM on June 24, 2008 (43 comments)

Voices you either love or hate...

I like singers with strange voices. I don't like novelty songs (e.g. Betty Boop) and I don't like "songs" that are so avant-garde that they're basically noise (e.g. someone screaming into a microphone). So I'm not looking for strange music. I'm looking for traditional (melodic) music sung by singers with non-traditional singing voices. Examples of what I like: Joanna Newsom, Leon Redbone, Screamin' Jay Hawkins, Elaine Stritch.
posted to Ask Metafilter by grumblebee at 11:26 AM on June 22, 2008 (103 comments)

Willie Mae's grab-you-in-the-gut blues

Elvis rode to fame on one of her covers and Janis got rich on her signature song, but you haven't truly heard Hound Dog or Ball & Chain until you've experienced Big Mama Thornton belting them out. A seminal blues figure who could play the harp with the best of them, she was true original. In her heyday, Willie Mae was a 6-foot tall, 350-pound, gun-toting crossdresser who led a rough and colorful life and took no guff whatsoever. Emaciated but still powerful, she gives a final raw and expressive performance of Ball & Chain and Hound Dog shortly before her death in 1984.
posted to MetaFilter by madamjujujive at 12:24 AM on June 20, 2008 (21 comments)

Bookfilter: Help me survive my summer job

Bookfilter: I'm working a summer job that mostly consists of carrying things. Every hour or so, I take a 10 minute brake which I like to spend reading so that I can ponder what I've just read when I continue doing my otherwise mindless work. Bill Bryson's A Short History of Nearly Everything is soon coming to and end. Where to go next?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Archers of Loaf at 1:18 PM on June 12, 2008 (27 comments)

short story recommendations?

What are your favorite short stories or short story collections, anthologies etc.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Salvatorparadise at 3:53 PM on May 28, 2008 (54 comments)

Vegetarian Meals for a Steak-and-Potatoes kind of guy?

Vegetarian meals for a meat-and-potatoes kind of guy?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Alabaster at 4:28 PM on May 19, 2008 (50 comments)

How Low Can You Go ?

What are some examples of high quality yet dirt cheap guitar brands/models (ex. Rondo)?
posted to Ask Metafilter by pickingoutathermos at 8:55 PM on May 12, 2008 (20 comments)

I'm interested in learning about anatomy. Trouble...

I'm interested in learning about anatomy. Trouble is, most medical textbooks are horribly boring, so I'm looking for something easier, maybe interactive. My memory of biology is, well, non-existent, so I'm looking for basic/beginner's stuff. I didn't find what I was looking for by Googling. Any bio/med students out there w/suggestions?
posted to Ask Metafilter by widdershins at 9:43 AM on January 9, 2004 (8 comments)

Help me study human anatomy!

Your favorite human anatomy study resources? I'm looking for the best online quizzes, websites, and flashcards, as well as the best paper flashcards. More detailed is favored over less detailed--though right now they're only for my EMT-B certification, eventually I'd like them to carry me all the way to my EMT-P (Paramedic).
posted to Ask Metafilter by schroedinger at 6:17 PM on February 6, 2008 (10 comments)

When in doubt, it's a "renal" something or a "hepatic" something.

On Thursday morning, I'm taking my final exam in Anatomy & Physiology II. I typically have test anxiety, and this time, it's reaching fever pitch. What are your favorite little mnemonics and/or rules of thumb that you rely upon in order to remember... uh, everything?
posted to Ask Metafilter by houseofdanie at 12:23 AM on May 13, 2008 (10 comments)

adventures in veganland

Cheap, easy, quick and tasty vegan food ideas and/or recipes needed!
posted to Ask Metafilter by streetdreams at 4:28 PM on May 11, 2008 (27 comments)

Could you recommend some good - i.e., musically talented - jam bands?

Could you recommend some good - i.e., musically talented - jam bands? And some specific recordings to get my feet (ears?) wet?
posted to Ask Metafilter by BartonFink at 11:42 AM on May 11, 2008 (35 comments)

I used to love a klezmer band that went by the name of Jewbacca.

Klezmer hip hop? Did I hear that correctly?
posted to Ask Metafilter by msali at 2:47 PM on May 9, 2008 (11 comments)

The Opposite of Lonely

What other words out there lack elegant opposites?
posted to Ask Metafilter by rooftop secrets at 12:24 PM on May 2, 2008 (53 comments)

Why does meat make vegetarians vomit?

Why do vegetarians vomit if they eat meat?
posted to Ask Metafilter by giggleknickers at 2:43 PM on May 1, 2008 (31 comments)

what is "home" when it isn't a place?

Define "home."
posted to Ask Metafilter by headnsouth at 11:31 AM on April 10, 2008 (46 comments)

Creative talk podcasts?

I really like Benjamen Walker's Theory of Everything. What else would I like?
posted to Ask Metafilter by knave at 10:38 PM on January 24, 2006 (8 comments)

Seeking stories in mp3!

I've got a new mp3 player (hooray!). I love storytelling. Recommend your favorite storytelling podcasts or free downloadables!
posted to Ask Metafilter by po at 5:14 AM on April 10, 2008 (15 comments)

Why morality?

Why do theists bring up morality when arguing for the existence of god?
posted to Ask Metafilter by wigglin at 4:39 PM on April 5, 2008 (101 comments)

Learning assertive communication

Can you guys recommend any resources for learning assertive communication? In my family I learned to avoid conflict at all costs. Therefore, I don't know how to approach "difficult conversations" directly.
posted to Ask Metafilter by mintchip at 7:35 PM on April 5, 2008 (16 comments)

It's because I'm brown, isn't it?

Am I reading too much into assumptions made by strangers or are they the ones at fault?
posted to Ask Metafilter by liquorice at 4:35 PM on April 3, 2008 (44 comments)

Granooooooola! Granoooooola!

Granola me! How can I make really really tasty granola? What granola recipes do you love love love? Where the hell can I find brown rice syrup in Chicago?
posted to Ask Metafilter by santojulieta at 8:06 AM on April 4, 2008 (21 comments)

5 Day Honeymoon On the Blue Ridge Parkway

5 Day Honeymoon on Blue Ridge Parkway: What to See, Where To Stay?
posted to Ask Metafilter by raikkohamilonso at 3:05 AM on April 2, 2008 (15 comments)

Parsley, sage, rosemary and... one pot?

Basil, parsley, mint, sage, rosemary: which combinations will work best when potted together in a balcony herb garden?
posted to Ask Metafilter by holgate at 9:23 AM on April 2, 2008 (12 comments)

DC water gets two pinkies down...

ThirstFilter: Help me figure out to make iced tea that doesn't suck, despite DC's terrible municipal water.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Inspector.Gadget at 8:10 PM on March 28, 2008 (16 comments)

Help introduce me to new indie music.

Help introduce me to new indie music and any blogs that cover them.
posted to Ask Metafilter by phyrewerx at 7:00 PM on March 25, 2008 (24 comments)

To rebate or reprobate?

TaxRebateFilter: I have searched and cannot find a concrete answer. Married, separated for over a year but no legal agreement. Do we need to file jointly to get Mr. Bush's rebate? The reason this is anonymous inside
posted to Ask Metafilter by Anonymous at 7:32 PM on March 25, 2008 (6 comments)

Engrossing books that make you think until it hurts a little bit.

What books have transported you to another place, and occupied your thoughts for days whilst you read them?
posted to Ask Metafilter by takeyourmedicine at 3:18 PM on March 24, 2008 (101 comments)

Delicious Vegetarian Sandwiches

Ideas for delicious vegetarian sandwiches?
posted to Ask Metafilter by exceptinsects at 5:54 PM on March 15, 2008 (43 comments)

Who's the best to help me with my bad credit?

I have really bad credit and need professional help, who should I talk to?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Anonymous at 8:36 AM on March 15, 2008 (5 comments)

Srsly, I can't be arsed.

How to encourage myself to put forth the effort to actually live a life?
posted to Ask Metafilter by droplet at 10:54 AM on March 12, 2008 (21 comments)

Vegetarian Soul Food

Vegetarian substitutions four soul food dishes.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Astro Zombie at 8:57 AM on February 17, 2008 (14 comments)

Help me believe in myself

I lack faith in myself and am convinced that if I undertake anything but the most menial tasks I will screw things up. As a result, I screw things up and give myself even more proof that I will always screw things up. How do I stop the cycle?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Anonymous at 8:09 PM on March 10, 2008 (25 comments)

Entertain me!

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)

what's the title/who's the author?

Short-story filter: contemporary American story with a scene of a baby boy whose father cruelly dangles a pocketwatch just out of reach so as to get the boy used to disappointment.
posted to Ask Metafilter by headnsouth at 6:22 AM on March 5, 2008 (3 comments)

Fall down seven times, get up eight.

I'm looking for really terrible creative works made by well-regarded artists. For example, Picasso's secret crappy drawings, or John Coltrane playing out of tune. I welcome examples from all creative pursuits from all eras: literature, music, art, dance, theatre, film, architecture, graphic design, etc.
posted to Ask Metafilter by desjardins at 7:35 AM on March 4, 2008 (40 comments)

More than just tomato sauce?

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 my teenagers cope with moving

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)
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