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Copy-protect a book?
A few years a book of mine was published by a well-known house. Now it is out of print. Last time I looked, a used copy cost $1,000 on amazon.com.
Good answer for the question "When are you going to have children?"
Snappy comebacks, please, for the question: so, when are you going to have children?
How do gay rest stops get that way?
How do rest stops along US highways become liason places for homosexuals? I remember a rest stop near my hometown being notorious when I was a child before anyone could somehow blame the Internet.
Lipstick issues
Ok, I am probably wasting my question quota here, but here I go:
Ladies, am I the only one on this planet that has found it IMPOSSIBLE to find the right lipstick? I have put so much effort into this pursuit, had I shifted my priorities, I might be a world famous physicist, or at least a pretty good bagel maker. I buy lipstick ALL of time and CANNOT find the right one. Twenty years later...same story.....suggestions? (sarcasm allowed due to the silliness of my question I suppose).
Similar artists to Mark Ryden?
I discovered Mark Ryden, and one or two similar artists in this AskMe thread, and I really like the style. Who are some other artists in this genre (pop surrealism?) that I might also enjoy?
What's a good gift for a college freshman?
What on earth could I possibly buy as a gift for my 18 year old nephew who is starting college this month?
Seriously
What’s with the mystery fang holes in all my shirts?
matthewchen is spamming
Jangly, wistful guitarpop as requested.
But I want knobs and dials on it!
I've been drooling over the Leica Digilux 2 but it seems to be very expensive for what you get. I'm particularly keen though, on the manual shutter speed selector knob and the focusing ring... are there any other digital cameras (SLR or compact) out there that I could use in a similar way (the set the speed, set the focus then turn it on then take the shot kind of way).
Cheap accoms (with strings) in central Boston please!
Please help with cheapish city accommodation in Boston!
Here's some self-linking coming.
Here's some Pepsi Blue/self linking coming down the pipe for ya...
Best small-business accounting software?
Number-crunchingFilter: What's the best small-business accounting software for a non-accountant?
Elliott Smith's "Waltz #2 (XO)"
For the cortex compilation. Recorded today as a quick one-take solo acoustic guitar piece. Hope you like it!
self-defense against tweens
Five or more 11-12 year-old boys approach and surround you in a threatening way. How do you handle it? If they choose to attack, then what?
Can a young man with a knife defeat a grizzly bear?
Could a typical young man, armed only with a knife, (say, six or eight inches long) be trained to consistently "win" fights with a grizzly bear? Assume no element of surprise.
Round One... Fight!
Pop Quiz Hotshot:
You're in the middle of an arena. You're being attacked by 5 year olds who will stop at nothing to kill you. How many can you take on before they overcome you? (from twobytwo forums)
Mathowie's Community Blog
This song is called mathowie's community blog, and it's about mathowie, and the community blog, but mathowie's community blog is not the name of the community blog, that's just the name of the song.
- lyrical brilliance by It's Raining Florence Henderson, with extra bits of artistic license taken in the studio.
- Arlo-esque lead vocals by French Fry, aka my brother Alex.
DIY Dining Room Table
Exercise your imaginations, MeFites, I want your suggestions! Rather than just buying something, I'd like to DIY a dining room table.
Literary term...
Is there a literary term for a fictional work in which the author and protagonist/narrator are (fictionally) one and the same?
Some questions before I take the Holga plunge and become a total camera nerd.
I'm about to get a Holga camera. But first I've got some questions about the different models and 120 film.
Porn in the woods.
Porn in the woods. Did you, as a kid, find porn in the woods? I did, and I have noticed this is a worldwide phenomena. Why the porn in the woods? Where does the porn in the woods come from?
Low cost marketing for one woman business?
My mom opened a mortgage broker business this year. Advertising budget is under $800/month, local radio and cable have both been unable to come in under that budget. Currently running newspaper ads in 3 or 4 pubs. No responses. Any low cost innovative ideas to help her reach potential customers?
Give me some more internet fads to check out!
Give me some more internet fads to check out! I've got my hipster pda tucked into the pocket of my moleskine, I'm using brasso to clean my ipod, but I haven't yet bought a pair of Vibram fivefingers. What other stuff is there to make/buy that you wouldn't know about without the internet?
Who's the captain?
Are you supposed to tip movers?
Sample query letters for freelance editing work
I am looking for examples of a cover/query letter you'd send for freelance work, to a company that is not currently advertising any positions.
Getting rid of a bad client
How do I gracefully get rid of a client with whom I don't want to work any more?
Advice for Moving
Moving mistakes? I'm looking for generalized moving advice, apartment to apartment. There are great threads (this one on moving to NY is really a classic) but what about the nuts and bolts of getting things into boxes and out again? What did you screw up last time? What do you know now that I don't yet?
What are my options in dealing with an employer who has put a stop payment on a paycheck for work completed?
What are my options in dealing with an employer who has put a stop payment on a paycheck for work completed?
Be my Q. Help me crash a party like James Bond.
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?
Am I a stalker?
Is it morally or ethically wrong of me (or just creepy) to read my ex's blog?
Skip from Shuffle for Spoken Word
iPod/iTunes Filter: Is there a quick way to mark a large number of audio files (spoken word) as "Skip from Shuffle" in iTunes?
Cashed rubber checks - now I want my money!
I'm a newbie freelancer. Two of my clients, owing me money for services, wrote me checks that bounced.
What's the most offensive, racist joke you have ever heard?
I can't see any justification for this AskMe.
Vintage Doll
Can you identify this vintage doll? (warning: nudity)
What's going on with my Gmail cursor?
What's going on with my Gmail cursor?
guru.com for freelance design?
Anyone ever use guru for freelance design work? It looks promising for some freelance jobs, but I would like to hear some opinions before I drop $75 for a quarterly membership.
Good web host?
Dreamhost has become unacceptably slow and down. We're trying to grow a MT-based site. Any host suggestions? Requirements: shell access, php, Movable Type (perl, etc), most importantly: good uptime and responsiveness.
Where can I learn the in's and out's of Independent Contracting?
Are there any good websites with information about being an independent contractor? Google is failing me.