I want to start a pizza business here in Japan. Apart from the "in Japan" bit, what do I need to do to get this idea off the ground?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by snwod at 10:56 PM on August 22, 2006 (17 comments)

Three Chicago dining specialities
posted to Ask MetaFilter by jonson at 9:26 PM on August 22, 2006 (42 comments)

Any way to speed up lung recovery once you've quit smoking?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by ISeemToBeAVerb at 3:19 PM on August 22, 2006 (18 comments)

What do we need to know before trying to have sex in the woods?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Anonymous at 2:06 PM on August 22, 2006 (31 comments)

What is your favourite way to marinate lamb kebobs?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by theinsectsarewaiting at 12:57 PM on August 22, 2006 (20 comments)

Someone is impersonating me on the web. How can I stop him/her?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by MiguelCardoso at 5:54 AM on August 21, 2006 (30 comments)

How can I watch TV on my MacBook Pro? What hardware/software will I need? My room has a cable outlet where I can hook a regular TV up, but I'm a little confused as to what I need after that. (The ability to record/pause would be great, but not really needed.)
posted to Ask MetaFilter by ruwan at 8:43 AM on August 21, 2006 (11 comments)

How can I learn to become less emotionally dependent on others and generally learn to love myself? (details..)
posted to Ask MetaFilter by thewhitenoise at 10:36 PM on August 20, 2006 (11 comments)

I've been living in NYC for three years, and am feeling the most acute loneliness I've felt since middle school. How are you supposed to actually meet anyone in this town?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by kenoshakid at 8:38 AM on August 20, 2006 (38 comments)

How can I make my left hand stronger and more limber for piano?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by baltimore at 8:17 AM on August 20, 2006 (17 comments)

I'm looking for a gift: the perfect book on industrial design for my brother.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Paragon at 3:27 AM on August 20, 2006 (11 comments)

Do editors choose and assign feature news coverage based on archetypal stories, and, if so, how many types are there?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by merlinmann at 11:22 AM on March 26, 2005 (11 comments)

Help my father choose a ruggedized laptop for use in a salt-water environment!
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Alterscape at 12:04 AM on August 20, 2006 (8 comments)

What do I need to know before I think about buying a houseboat instead of a regular house?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by corvine at 8:12 PM on August 19, 2006 (16 comments)

I've recently moved to Paris, and I'd like to know if there are any pubs where I can catch NFL games on Sunday nights. I know they will start pretty late in the evening, but I just want to have a beer and watch a game. Bonus points for places that might air Jets/Giants.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by DefendBrooklyn at 7:40 AM on August 17, 2006 (7 comments)

Where can we find cute/cool/clever t-shirts? Especially those made by a company called Map?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by pootler at 12:43 PM on August 17, 2006 (22 comments)

Is there a site where I can read ALL the transcripts of the evidence given by "friendly witnesses" before the House Committee on Un-American Activities?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by stammer at 1:04 AM on August 17, 2006 (1 comment)

I need to restore a Mac OS X hard drive. My target volume is 300GB. My source volume is a sparse image from a 500GB drive with only 179GB used, but of course, Disk Utility is looking at the total space on the volumes, not the used space. Is there any way to force this operation, modify the volume size of the sparse image, or do this in any way that will be less painful than reinstalling all my apps and settings from scratch?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by j-dawg at 7:08 PM on August 16, 2006 (7 comments)

Can I leave pourers on my liquor bottles long term?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by markblasco at 11:25 AM on August 16, 2006 (19 comments)

In about a year, I'll be moving from Waco, TX to Los Angeles. Is U-Haul my cheapest option?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by JPowers at 1:17 PM on August 16, 2006 (24 comments)

Independent contractor filter: what is the best way to simultaneously raise my rates and not lose the business?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Famous at 9:13 AM on August 15, 2006 (15 comments)

Can anyone recommend a portable printer besides the Canon i80/iP90?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Ekim Neems at 10:26 AM on August 14, 2006 (2 comments)

How do I learn what goes on "under the hood" of programming languages?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by grumblebee at 11:36 AM on August 14, 2006 (34 comments)

Cooking and shopping for one: What are some good resources? Google is helping some, but not giving me exactly what I want.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by twiggy at 2:28 PM on August 12, 2006 (14 comments)

So... what will running do to one's body?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Chorus at 10:14 AM on August 12, 2006 (24 comments)

What's fact and fiction behind claims for CDs that induce brainwave entrainment through binaural beats?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by hdfische at 5:58 PM on August 10, 2006 (18 comments)

Home Improvement Filter: I'm trying to decide on a new floorcovering and I need creative ideas for wall paint as well.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by mezzanayne at 9:42 AM on August 10, 2006 (4 comments)

Getting in shape in one month. How to do it?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by dcrocha at 1:37 PM on August 9, 2006 (30 comments)

Can someone help me find an article that defends american football NOT baseball as the thinking man's game?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by indiebass at 1:22 PM on August 9, 2006 (14 comments)

Recommendations for good BYOB restaurants in Chicago?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by wfrgms at 11:02 AM on August 9, 2006 (19 comments)

A secret cabal of family members is having a rather big party this summer on the shores of Lake Huron. My mission: arrive in style a la James Bond. I've checked out their security, and although strong on three sides, they haven't guarded the lake. Fools. I would like to arrive via the lake. However, I'm having a tough time with what to wear. Preferably, I'd like to slip out of my wetsuit into a crisp, wrinkle free tuxedo. Is this possible?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by maxpower at 6:39 AM on March 30, 2006 (91 comments)

Help me identify a book. This book was so creepy that I'd classify it as horror. The protagonist was a scientist who invented a way to make people beautiful by applying layers of artificial skin to people's faces. The tale took place in modern-day California and, of course, was a statement on society's quest for perfection (but still a ripping good story).
posted to Ask MetaFilter by TorontoSandy at 8:08 PM on August 8, 2006 (7 comments)

Case of the Mondays Filter: if you're stuck in a corporate job, but aspire to a creative job, how do you make your time in the cubicle count?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by milkdropcoronet at 10:24 AM on August 7, 2006 (4 comments)

What makes a good mix CD, in general terms?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by scrump at 9:25 AM on August 8, 2006 (27 comments)

I've been browsing through ebay and overstock but I think I'd rather browse offline rather than online. Is there a good place to buy inexpensive art (less than $100) in Chicago area? I enjoy modern and pop art.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by rsol44 at 4:25 PM on August 8, 2006 (2 comments)

How can I continue to drink beer and yet stay thin?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by photoslob at 2:07 PM on August 7, 2006 (24 comments)

Lawn alternatives! Has anyone here tried replacing their high-maintenance grass lawn with an alternative lawn? I've read about some of the no-mow lawn grass types, and I understand other people simply let the moss and clover grow. Have you seen a lawn like this? How did you like it?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by agropyron at 1:37 PM on August 7, 2006 (27 comments)

I'd like to self-publish some really short stories similar to the ones on my site. I like this paper trick and am wondering if anyone knows of any others. My printer does double sided so it would be neat to exploit that, but it's not mandatory. Got any links? Also, I don't want to limit to one-page tricks so any suggestions for self-publishing that aren't full-on books (like Lulu or NMK) are appreciated.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by dobbs at 10:30 AM on August 7, 2006 (3 comments)

I need to update my Brazilian music collection. What recent albums (last two years) by Brazilian artists should I buy?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by fdhidalgo at 8:53 PM on August 7, 2006 (13 comments)

AskMefiFollowup: I like to sing Jingle Bell Rock, but using only the words "bell", "rock", and "jingle":

bell rock jingle rock
Bell jingle rock
Rock jingle rock
Bell jingle bell
Rock bell
Jingle
Rock rock bell
Jingle rock, jingle rock
Bell bell bell

Drives my wife nuts. I'd record an MP3 of me doing it if someone could find me a karaoke track.
posted by PinkStainlessTail at 10:25 AM PST on December 22

P. S. Tail, Esq, has followed through just in time for Christmas: May I present you with Jingle Rock Bell
posted to MetaTalk by quasistoic at 11:39 AM on December 24, 2004 (71 comments)

Where can I buy men's bell bottoms? I am not interested in boot cut or flared jeans. Hopefully the source will be new so that I can buy from them from now on.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by lukeomalley at 6:45 AM on August 7, 2006 (2 comments)

Is it my imagination, or is Starbucks espresso on a long road to suck?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Gordion Knott at 5:58 AM on August 7, 2006 (15 comments)

I have a concert on DVD and I would like to have the music from the DVD on a CD. Is there a way to transfer music from a DVD to a CD?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by sandra194 at 11:38 AM on August 1, 2006 (10 comments)

How to rip audio only from a dvd.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by heartquake at 10:52 AM on July 5, 2006 (6 comments)

Memory Foam Mattress Toppers - assuming the density, thickness and size are all the same is there any difference from brand to brand? Also, I've heard they can trap heat. Do they get uncomfortably warm, or are there other things I should think about before purchasing?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by willnot at 11:50 AM on August 7, 2006 (10 comments)

Blues Harmonica lessons in Chicago? I live in Old Irving Park. School teacher salary.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by allthewhile at 8:26 PM on August 6, 2006 (3 comments)

EarwigFilter: Identify what I'm whistling here because it's in my head and I'm going insane.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by disillusioned at 5:06 PM on August 6, 2006 (17 comments)

Can anyone suggest some self help ways of anger management?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Hexidecimal at 2:24 PM on August 6, 2006 (27 comments)

In my quest to become more distinctive, I'm looking for suggestions of harmless eccentricities to adopt. Who better than the MeFi hive mind to provide them? Anecdotes of eccentric folk you've known in the past welcome.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by primer_dimer at 5:43 AM on July 13, 2006 (83 comments)

I just realized (I'm fairly slow that way) that suddenly, and without fanfare, every language on Earth, excepting North-Korean and maybe a smattering of others, has acquired mood punctuation i.e. emoticons. Much like a ? indicates that the preceding sentence was a question, a jocular sentence is marked with a :)
Now, here comes my question. Are there any languages that have mood punctuation that pre-exists the internet? Or something similar? Markings that indicate a mood, feeling or emotion in any way?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Kattullus at 8:57 PM on August 4, 2006 (20 comments)