Has anyone here moved to Australia from New Zealand? We're in the process of getting quotes from moving companies and it would be great to get some recommendations (or warnings) from others who have done the same thing recently. Cheers :)
posted by dbateman to travel & transportation at 1:44 AM - 0 answers

I'm 23, she's 25. We saw each other casually while I was in school. She wanted something more serious, but I wasn't ready. Now I am ready, but she says I'm too late– she can't risk getting hurt again. She still cares for me, and I for her. Help me understand and address her needs. [more inside]
posted by colgate to human relations at 1:38 AM - 0 answers

How can I eliminate my American accent when speaking Spanish? [more inside]
posted by bijou to writing & language at 12:50 AM - 0 answers

Can anyone tell me what this font is? I've used the font identification tools I could find with no luck. http://www.fupub.com/images/hiedra.jpg note: The i might have a dot that is missing. (There was an image there in place of the dot)
posted by gummo to media & arts at 11:14 PM - 2 answers

My wife and I are looking to pack a carry-on care package for a friend who is flying to China soon. He will be staying there for a month on business. What kinds of things should I send on the plane with him? Just small things that would fit in say a quart size ziplock (or maybe something more creative than a ziplock). Perhaps stuff to do on the plane or maybe something useful once he gets to China? Just plain fun, stupid stuff is good too. [more inside]
posted by philad to travel & transportation at 11:00 PM - 5 answers

ACLU and teenagers. Video that appeared IN a post on MetaFilter [more inside]
posted by John of Michigan to law & government at 10:46 PM - 4 answers

I remember coming across a historical account of a Dutch slave ship being shipwrecked on a tiny island, and the survivors living for many years. Sound familiar? [more inside]
posted by nameless.k to society & culture at 10:31 PM - 3 answers

Where does the story that some indigenous/aboriginal tribespeople refuse to have their photographs taken because they're afraid it will steal/eat/capture their souls come from? Is it totally apocryphal or is there something approaching a canonical primary source?
posted by juv3nal to society & culture at 10:19 PM - 6 answers

I'm leaving in a week for a 6-week trip through China. Should I bring a suitcase (with wheels or no?) or a backpack? [more inside]
posted by qslack to travel & transportation at 10:16 PM - 10 answers

I need help with lighting solutions for a exhibition space/studio. [more inside]
posted by austinlee to home & garden at 9:23 PM - 3 answers

How do I rescue text typed in an internet field if the window closes? [more inside]
posted by jefficator to computers & internet at 9:21 PM - 13 answers

Two questions about noise cancelling headphones: 1) Are JVC HA-NC80s any good?; and 2) Are NC headphones (in general) bad for your hearing? [more inside]
posted by blapst to technology at 9:11 PM - 5 answers

Will the Peace Corps disqualify me if I have to keep taking my antidepressant during my assignment? [more inside]
posted by anonymous to health at 9:07 PM - 3 answers

Heading to New Zealand for a year. I feel like I have a good handle on the basics of work and living, but I still have a lot of questions. [more inside]
posted by anonymous to travel & transportation at 9:06 PM - 5 answers

i'm in usda zone 9a (napa, ca) and am keeping a colony of honeybees in my back yard. can anyone list some plants that will provide nectar and pollen to these awesome insects as late into the fall and winter as possible? thanks!
posted by oigocosas to home & garden at 8:54 PM - 4 answers

There's a brand-new user account showing up on my Windows XP SP2 desktop. Only thing is, I didn't create it, and nobody else has physical access to my machine. [more inside]
posted by number9dream to computers & internet at 8:29 PM - 3 answers

How do I make my destination wedding enviro-friendly? [more inside]
posted by changeling to grab bag at 7:31 PM - 9 answers

What do I do to get out of this ticket and/or how do I renew my driver's license? [more inside]
posted by Huplescat to law & government at 7:23 PM - 6 answers

My friend's wife is currently trying out with a new employer, and the interviewer said she didn't like typical interviews so would give her a trial, but it sounds like too long, and is this normal? [more inside]
posted by opsin to work & money at 7:11 PM - 20 answers

Please help me find find software to use with an Epson Perfection 1260 scanner. [more inside]
posted by Asef Jil to computers & internet at 6:52 PM - 6 answers

Now that I have unlimited SMS (text messages) on my cell phone, what cool things can I do? [more inside]
posted by niles to computers & internet at 6:18 PM - 16 answers

I need help figuring out a strange audio interference issue with my computer setup, involving headphones, a KVM, and an apparent contradiction. [more inside]
posted by cyrusdogstar to computers & internet at 6:12 PM - 7 answers

My brother gave me a Soviet-era pocketwatch for my 40th birthday. On the obverse of the watch are two wolves in a forest. Within the forest, there is a circle of rope with little pennants tied it. These pennants appear to be hemming the wolves into a circle so that hunters can capture them. Can anyone explain this?
posted by Cataline to sports, hobbies, & recreation at 5:55 PM - 4 answers

I have an EMG test coming up. Should I take the day off from work? [more inside]
posted by tugena13 to health at 5:53 PM - 6 answers

Back in the late 90s there was a sex scandal at a US high school or college that involved a clique of boys competing to see who could get the most lays. The scandal broke when the book that the boys were using to keep score fell into the hands of authorities. Can anyone remember where this took place? [more inside]
posted by daHIFI to society & culture at 5:52 PM - 2 answers

What can I do to not freak out about student loan debt? [more inside]
posted by mintchip to education at 5:49 PM - 21 answers

My Access 2000 report keeps looking for a field that no longer exists. HALP!! [more inside]
posted by desjardins to computers & internet at 5:39 PM - 4 answers

What game is the song on this YTMND page from? (SFW, but music. Catchy music. REALLY catchy music.)
posted by Imperfect to sports, hobbies, & recreation at 5:22 PM - 6 answers

Where can I sell a used engagement ring and get back as much of the original cost as possible? [more inside]
posted by ThFullEffect to human relations at 5:09 PM - 13 answers

Can you point me in the right direction to learn more about machine language and general Computer Science? [more inside]
posted by jimmyhutch to computers & internet at 4:31 PM - 17 answers

I recently moved about 6 hours away from my boyfriend of 11 years and I don't miss him yet... [more inside]
posted by MayNicholas to human relations at 3:44 PM - 26 answers

Where on Long Beach Island should a dozen 30-35 year old guys stay for a stag party that is about drinks, surfing and Saturday night in Atlantic City...we're not looking for a frat/college/hookers type of stag scene, and there's... [more inside]
posted by Ziggurat to travel & transportation at 3:27 PM - 1 answer

Where on my new/proposed property is there sunlight throughout the day? [more inside]
posted by rush to home & garden at 3:21 PM - 5 answers

Trying to set up a VPN at a managed office where a third party manages connectivity with an iron fist. [more inside]
posted by rc55 to computers & internet at 3:10 PM - 2 answers

Bolivia? Planning on Going to Spanish School in Sucre. Your experiences there? Tips? [more inside]
posted by prettyboyfloyd to travel & transportation at 3:07 PM - 4 answers

Where's the best place to learn to surf in San Diego? [more inside]
posted by ph00dz to sports, hobbies, & recreation at 2:38 PM - 12 answers

I need software for my new PocketPC. What do you use? I'm an experienced Pocket PC/Windows Mobile user. I have a new Sprint Mogul (to replace my PPC-6700), and I want to get some good software on there. [more inside]
posted by SlyBevel to computers & internet at 2:10 PM - 14 answers

The headphone jack in my Sony VAIO laptop is broken. Should I try to fix it myself? [more inside]
posted by Martin E. to computers & internet at 2:07 PM - 8 answers

Can I save my photos? A tale of ISO confusion within. [more inside]
posted by jonathanbell to computers & internet at 1:57 PM - 12 answers

Is there any stable and simple tv tuner (only) software? [more inside]
posted by probablysteve to computers & internet at 1:37 PM - 5 answers