How can I be a good Magnum PI for Halloween? [more inside]
posted by Twinedog at at 3:58 PM - 18 answers

Any cigar afficianados out there want to share some recommendations? Looking for inexpensive quality cigars (roughly $2 a stick). Hand rolled, please. [more inside]
posted by quanta and qualia at at 2:20 PM - 6 answers

I think Hurricane Gustav killed my Wii. I lost power during the storm for five days and now the Wii won't come on. The "standby" light doesn't even glow. [more inside]
posted by ColdChef at at 3:39 PM - 4 answers

I'm launching a tabletop D&D game later this month, and it's my first time DMing what I'm hoping will be a long campaign. How can I keep things organized? [more inside]
posted by daveqat at at 10:40 AM - 10 answers

One year at the Indianapolis 500, there was a huge pileup during the start which took out a lot of cars. As I remember it, it was such a mess, with so many cars wrecked, that they called off the race for the rest of that day, and started over the next day. And they allowed every car which was still operational to race, even those which hadn't qualified, just to get enough cars for a reasonable field. What year was that?
posted by Steven C. Den Beste at at 12:33 AM - 4 answers

How can I turn A4 paper into American letter size? Is there a simple fold I can use to do this? I know an origami fold to turn letter into A4, but I would like the opposite.
posted by dbooster at at 3:02 PM - 7 answers

Less obvious things to bring when going to live in the woods for a month or two? [more inside]
posted by assasinatdbeauty at at 10:05 AM - 31 answers

I need recs for a lightweight shoe for my dance class. [more inside]
posted by notjustfoxybrown at at 9:21 AM - 9 answers

Bicycle Shop ?Brighton? Rebuilds bikes from old frames. Forgot the name. [more inside]
posted by priorpark17 at at 9:58 PM - 1 answers

I don't have any interest in following sports, but the people I meet for interviews and networking do. How do I play the part? [more inside]
posted by abdulf at at 6:50 PM - 28 answers

DFW-Filter: So my girlfriend and I moved to the DFW area, Lewisville in particular. I've started up school, she's started up work. Now what? [more inside]
posted by SNWidget at at 9:54 AM - 16 answers

Please help me understand the immense popularity of soccer (football, futbol) worldwide. And ... [more inside]
posted by netbros at at 7:51 AM - 28 answers

I'm 24 years old and I don't really know how to swim. I can "not drown", but swimming is a no go. I need to fix this. [more inside]
posted by GilloD at at 7:42 AM - 25 answers

Help me get rid of my love handles [more inside]
posted by chickaboo at at 2:50 PM - 18 answers

I'm at the point where I'm about to apply varnish to a burled redwood table top. What's best to bring out the details of the burl? [more inside]
posted by sub-culture at at 11:28 AM - 5 answers

Are there any good 'open world' video games that don't involve stealing cars and beating up prostitutes? [more inside]
posted by logic vs love at at 11:15 AM - 34 answers

What is the best lens to use with a Nikon D50 for low-light situations where the subjects are moving? [more inside]
posted by inatizzy at at 9:54 AM - 19 answers

Can anyone recommend a fantasy football league where just 2 people can form a league and play head to head each week? [more inside]
posted by irie1972 at at 9:04 AM - 5 answers

Low light photography workflow tips anyone? [more inside]
posted by drpynchon at at 7:52 PM - 23 answers

Are there any alternate reality games going on in Portland, Oregon? I want to participate in one and learn more about them. If there aren't any going on in Portland, are there non-local ones I could try?
posted by ArcAm at at 5:55 PM - 1 answers

Where can I get a bobblehead repaired in Toronto? [more inside]
posted by yellowbinder at at 1:12 PM - 5 answers

Resources for improving piano chops without sheet music? [more inside]
posted by emptyinside at at 11:56 AM - 5 answers

Bikefilter: Trying to get into road cycling for the first time. Trying to pick up the (strange) conventions of pricing and choices. Help! [more inside]
posted by wuzandfuzz at at 11:28 PM - 22 answers

I'm looking to find a temporary tattoo kit that my dad had when I was a kid (15-20 years ago). It was in a round, metal container, maybe with a flower on the front. Inside were pre-made black outlines that you applied like regular temporary tattoos, but then there were little bottles of colored ink that you painted on to color them in. In the middle was a white powder that you applied after it had dried a little. I would love to find this (or something like it) but my googling has been fruitless.
posted by iliketolaughalot at at 8:09 PM - 2 answers

So, I've got a small group of young college friends, about 10-15 people. I'm looking for fun running out door games with lots of competition. And when the winter hits some fun competitive indoor games. Any ideas for both indoor and outdoor games?
posted by BoldStepDesign at at 6:40 PM - 13 answers

Can I glue loops on to my PVC Coleman 2 person touring kayak using pvc cement to facilitate towing a small raft behind? [more inside]
posted by aleahey at at 5:57 PM - 2 answers

I exercise on a rowing machine ~4 times a week and while I love the benefit to my body, I hate what it does to my poor palms in the form of calluses. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted by TravellingCari at at 7:39 PM - 19 answers

I'm looking for a project management/social networking site for fabric craftspeople, artisans and hobbyists (can include sewing, weaving, whatever) on the MyFolia model. In other words someplace on line where I can organize my projects and connect with other craftspeople. The forums just aren't working for me-- too much chat, not enough organizing.
posted by nax at at 1:36 PM - 6 answers

Europe: Where does it Snow for Xmas? [more inside]
posted by mary8nne at at 5:39 AM - 11 answers

I just got an original xbox from a yard sale. Short of finding a game backup and trying to run it, or opening the case and looking for a hardware mod, is there any way to tell if it's modded?
posted by zippy at at 12:14 AM - 4 answers

What are your favorite family games? [more inside]
posted by keith0718 at at 10:38 PM - 24 answers

I just signed up for a 10k on October 12th and I'm trying to figure out whether or not I'm going to be ready to do it. [more inside]
posted by rossination at at 11:31 AM - 10 answers

My wife and I are looking for a "boot camp" to learn to play electric guitar. Can you recommend any kind of retreats, workshops camps, schools, that offer intense one- or two-week e-guitar training in a pleasant, vacation-like surroundings? [more inside]
posted by lord_yo at at 7:14 AM - 12 answers

I'm going to DragonCon in Atlanta this weekend. [more inside]
posted by lordrunningclam at at 6:50 AM - 11 answers

Does anyone here know anything about buying tickets to UEFA Champions League games? [more inside]
posted by atmosphere at at 10:03 PM - 6 answers

Campgrounds with cabin rentals near Niagara Falls? [more inside]
posted by eunoia at at 7:04 PM - 6 answers

Will my exercise/commuting plan work? Maybe I just need some affirmation. Maybe I'm wrong and I need some advice. Let me know. [more inside]
posted by anonymous at at 11:25 AM - 12 answers

What are some fun impromptu games--I'm thinking like Punch Buggy, or Not It? AND, what are some fun conversation games--like Would You Rather, or The Dozens, or Questions, or Existential Rock Paper Scissors?
posted by Ollie at at 7:13 AM - 24 answers

What's the best spot in or close to Europe to learn how to kitesurf? [more inside]
posted by insouciant at at 6:43 AM - 12 answers

Puzzle filter: I'm looking for the name of this puzzle involving a cube... [more inside]
posted by puloxor at at 10:33 PM - 6 answers

Please recommend a full-body swimsuit for a not-so-clean pond. It's the closest body of water to my house by far, and I really want to swim there, but the cleanliness of the water has got me worried. [more inside]
posted by portabella at at 2:10 PM - 8 answers

I own a Nintendo DS. What are some great, unheralded games I should probably know about?
posted by Christ, what an asshole at at 11:55 AM - 34 answers

My buddy and I are trying to figure out what we need so we can have amplification and recording capabilities when we jam in the basement. I've played acoustic guitar and drums for years but am an absolute n00b when it comes to next steps. Meaning, I don't know the difference between a PA or an amp (is a PA an amp?). [more inside]
posted by pencroft at at 7:41 AM - 4 answers

Getting started with (hobby) plastic welding/brazing? [more inside]
posted by drezdn at at 8:00 PM - 1 answers

My nephew is 2 and a half years old. What simple electronic toys should we buy for him? [more inside]
posted by halogen at at 7:20 PM - 13 answers

How would you find a ranked list of professional sportsmens' jersey sales for a particular league during a particular season? For instance, where could you find a ranked list of the sales of NFL players' jerseys for 2007? [more inside]
posted by ChasFile at at 5:05 PM - 1 answers

Are there any good swimming holes in the San Francisco Bay Area or nearby? (Let's say, within a three hour drive.) I'd love to find some fresh water to swim in -- lakes, rivers, streams, something like that. Thanks for any suggestions! (And feel free to Mefi-mail me if you don't want to tell everyone your secret spot.)
posted by salvia at at 3:01 PM - 18 answers

I am looking for some uber-cool comic book storage ideas. I am not really down with the boring cardboard boxes; however the storage does need to be of of the box and/or cabinet variety. Does anyone have any suggestions?
posted by AlliKat75 at at 12:28 PM - 4 answers

Aside from landmark buildings and tourist architecture, where can I take my out-of-town friend (an amateur photographer) to capture unique shots in Toronto this weekend? [more inside]
posted by nathaole at at 11:29 AM - 14 answers

Need low-tech repair options for vintage paper poster. Is tape okay? [more inside]
posted by dreamphone at at 9:51 AM - 5 answers