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I have a book group. Members have some pretty specific preferences and are unfortunately well-read. I'm looking for lesser known classics that meet certain criteria: [more inside]
posted by Frowner to Media & Arts at 8:04 AM on May 2, 2024 - 53 answers [17 favorites]

I would like to print, frame and hang some digital photos that I have taken (DSLR and iPhone). I would like to have 5 photos printed larger than 8"x10" and 5-10 photos printed between 4"x6" and 8"x10". What are the best practices for preparing and printing digital photos (cost effectively)? [more inside]
posted by bruinfan to Media & Arts at 9:20 AM on May 2, 2024 - 6 answers [15 favorites]

For the last three months I've been receiving 1-2 kilos of carrots in my vegetable box. This week I've received 3kg of carrots, both red and purple. I'm out of ideas for carrot-based meals for two. Suggestions? Our preferences and what we're tried are below the fold. [more inside]
posted by tavegyl to Food & Drink at 7:13 AM on May 2, 2024 - 29 answers [14 favorites]

I run a shop that lets you browse online but you must pick up in person (I do not ship and have no in-store browsing). There used to be a Toronto restaurant called The Atlantic that allowed you to pay what you wanted. In addition to selling bags, Freitag has a Shop Without Any Payment website for their customers to trade their bags. What are some other companies / people that have unusual / unique / unorthodox ways of doing business?
posted by dobbs to Shopping at 9:42 AM on May 2, 2024 - 7 answers [9 favorites]

I have long Covid and my doctor told me to eat an anti-inflammatory diet. What specific foods should I eat or avoid? What are some recipes for anti-inflammatory meals? Any chance that there's a meal delivery service that fits the bill? [more inside]
posted by nixtamalization to Health at 9:35 PM on May 1, 2024 - 9 answers [8 favorites]

My laptop crashed and, with it, my entire RSS reader's links directory, which I had been lovingly cultivating for 10 years. As I rebuild it from scratch, I figured I'd ask this community for some recos. [more inside]
posted by missjenny to Grab Bag at 5:56 AM on Apr 29, 2024 - 13 answers [51 favorites (7 in the past 24 hours)]

I remember being introduced to HyperCard in the late 80’s/early 90’s. Does a modern day equivalent exist? [more inside]
posted by zooropa to Computers & Internet at 2:26 PM on May 1, 2024 - 18 answers [12 favorites (7 in the past 24 hours)]

Four books have really opened my eyes to the details of exactly how capitalism and imperialism transformed parts of the world for the worse: Sweetness and Power, Coffeeland, Late Victorian Holocausts, and The Making of the English Working Class. What I appreciated about them was that they told a historical story about a specific place with lots of detail, but also tied it to larger actions being taken to transform the world economy. What should I add to that part of my bookshelf? [more inside]
posted by clawsoon to Writing & Language at 8:11 AM on Apr 30, 2024 - 19 answers [38 favorites (6 in the past 24 hours)]

I’ve been on a campy movie kick (see also: FanFare). I’m realizing that I tend to prefer movies with women in leading roles - although I suspect it’s not about gender and is more about relational perspective. Anyway, favorites include Heathers, But I’m A Cheerleader, Saved, and Earth Girls are Easy. Mars Attacks! was pretty good too. I would very much appreciate your recommendations.
posted by bunderful to Media & Arts at 7:13 PM on Apr 30, 2024 - 38 answers [22 favorites (4 in the past 24 hours)]

Can you help me find the extruded aluminum do-it-yourself art frame kits I used to be able to buy in brick-and-mortar stores? [more inside]
posted by sandra_s to Media & Arts at 7:32 AM on May 1, 2024 - 7 answers [10 favorites (3 in the past 24 hours)]

I'm a noob interested in making kinky 3D animated shorts where people transform into other people and things. I'm trying to find out which program would be best for this and I'm having trouble getting straight answers. CGI snowflakes within. [more inside]
posted by Ursula Hitler to Media & Arts at 5:07 PM on May 1, 2024 - 5 answers [3 favorites]

I'm looking for dishes where the taste, appearance or "wow factor" is much more than the effort, time or money put into the dish. For the purposes of this question, there are no other restrictions.
posted by NotLost to Food & Drink at 4:18 PM on Apr 23, 2024 - 53 answers [110 favorites (2 in the past 24 hours)]

I'm trying to improve my morning routine.(Which right now consists of coffee and doomscrolling...) I'd like to incorporate a 10-20 minute meditation, guided or otherwise, but I keep striking out. Largely, I think, because I struggle with anything that focuses on breath and with certain kinds of visualization. I'd really appreciate ideas. [more inside]
posted by jeszac to Religion & Philosophy at 9:01 AM on Apr 29, 2024 - 20 answers [16 favorites (2 in the past 24 hours)]

I have a 200-page doc that was created over 20 years ago and edited annually by different people with poor knowledge of MS Word. Should I try to fix it or start over? [more inside]
posted by Frenchy67 to Computers & Internet at 8:55 AM on Apr 30, 2024 - 14 answers [7 favorites (2 in the past 24 hours)]

Can anyone provide a timeline of why all of rap-kind is dissing him? If there’s dunking to be done I want in on it.
posted by orrnyereg to Media & Arts at 5:12 AM on May 1, 2024 - 14 answers [5 favorites (2 in the past 24 hours)]

What does “Bury 2/3 of plant” mean? [more inside]
posted by Thorzdad to Home & Garden at 4:08 AM on May 1, 2024 - 10 answers [4 favorites (2 in the past 24 hours)]

My daughter is going to be on crutches for 6 weeks and in a boot for at least a month after that, if not more. How can I help keep her going insane from inactivity when she can only use 1 leg? [more inside]
posted by gottabefunky to Health at 4:49 PM on May 1, 2024 - 14 answers [3 favorites (2 in the past 24 hours)]

Is there any kind of "media mail" equivalent in the UK? This is for a student who wants to bring his textbooks back to the US after a semester abroad. Shipping speed isn't an issue; obviously the weight of (ahem) too many books is.
posted by BlahLaLa to Grab Bag at 1:23 AM on May 2, 2024 - 3 answers [2 favorites]

A car drives past our bus stop at least once every morning, sometimes up to three times. Four kindergarteners and their moms. The driver makes eye contact with us and licks his lips and rubs his hands together. Sometimes he points at the kids and gives a thumbs up. Lo and behold he’s a registered sex offender in the neighborhood with four counts of solicitation of a child. I have called the police and so have other parents. Is there anything else to do? [more inside]
posted by pintapicasso to Law & Government at 6:07 AM on May 2, 2024 - 17 answers [2 favorites]

I am envisioning a house with exposed posts, and rafters. But what type of wood, and how are they finished? Off-the-lot wood is rough, 2x6s great for support, but for exposed ceiling rafters? And a couple of nice posts?
posted by ebesan to Home & Garden at 8:53 AM on May 2, 2024 - 10 answers [2 favorites]