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What are your favorite plant-based foods/brands?
I'm am compiling research/inspiration on current trends for some plant-based food packaging I'm working on. I want to open up my research beyond my region, so I'm turning to you! What plant-based foods/brands have you tried*?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by miss lynnster at 10:58 AM on January 5, 2022 (30 comments)

Brainstorming new, post-pandemic self-guided tour ideas…
I am looking at creating curated/customized self-guided tours/itineraries to sell online to customers, and I want to figure out a more modern format that would really work and be fun for younger people (most tourism resources still cater to baby boomers…)
posted to Ask MetaFilter by miss lynnster at 8:43 PM on July 8, 2021 (6 comments)

Can you help me email a kindle book?
With Kindle books, is there still a way to access a file that can be transferred and read?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by miss lynnster at 10:55 PM on September 5, 2018 (8 comments)

Accessing an old Smartdisk Firelite drive?
I have a closet full of old disks and laptops from ancient work and personal use. I'm overdue to stop harboring a junkyard and want to make sure there's nothing important on them before giving stuff the heave ho. Today's self-assigned challenge is a SmartDisk Firelite FLFW60. Yes, I know it's like trying to speak to an ancient civilization... but can you help?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by miss lynnster at 1:54 PM on July 12, 2017 (4 comments)

The Italians are after me for a two year old driving ticket I thought I paid, what do I do?
The Italians are after me for a two year old driving ticket I thought I paid, what do I do?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by miss lynnster at 1:03 PM on March 6, 2017 (6 comments)

How should I create an awesome customizable searchable database in 2016?
Technology keeps changing and I know you guys are on top of it more than I am... so helllllpppp! We want to create a database of detailed text information, photos, videos, links, etc. (whatever I can find) that can be tagged and accessed easily when we're looking to provide a client answers on a topic. Before we compile and input it all, I want to make sure we're using the best possible resource to build it instead of just throwing it all into evernote or Excel without looking into other (possibly better, easier and more flexible) solutions.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by miss lynnster at 1:30 PM on May 3, 2016 (4 comments)

I'm pitching a special membership card idea at work. But is it possible?
You guys are always great at helping me to understand technological possibilities... and I need your help again. I am trying to brainstorm a project that would involve a scannable card that could be custom loaded with admission fees and dollar credits for various places...
posted to Ask MetaFilter by miss lynnster at 9:29 PM on August 14, 2015 (9 comments)

Antiques Roadshow... Metafilter edition!
Calling all art history sleuths and Japanese signature decipherers! I was raised with my mom telling me this antique Japanese Moriage Satsuma vase was the most expensive thing in the house. She brought it home from Japan in 1957. Now I'm curious if my mom was right or wrong... (Of course I want my mom to be right, but... she wasn't always.) I see a lot of satsuma stuff online, and the values are so varied from $80 to thousands that I don't know if this piece is actually special.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by miss lynnster at 8:39 PM on December 30, 2014 (5 comments)

I came here to buy Ceasar... not to overpay for him.
Okay, so I have a friend in Austria who looooves Ceasar salad dressing. (I used to smuggle it in my suitcase from America when I'd visit her.) As a surprise little "I'm thinking about you" gift, I've been thinking of mailing her a bottle or some salad dressing mix, but I just can't figure out how to do it at a reasonable price... German Amazon is asking for $28 to send a $5 bottle of Cardini's to Vienna. Anybody have any other suggestions? Thanks! :D
posted to Ask MetaFilter by miss lynnster at 10:34 AM on April 8, 2014 (12 comments)

When I was a kid, I wanted to run my own magazine when I grew up. :)
Hi guys! Okay, so I have a background is advanced art direction & design and I am looking into how to make superawesome interactive digital magazines and booklets that will kick ass and people will love. Do you have experience with this kinda platform stuff? Awesome. I don't. And most people I talk to don't, so I need your feedback and advice pretty please. And if you don't know anything about that, can you give me names of interactive books/magazines you think kick ass (and tell me why you like them) so I can check them out and be dazzled and inspired? Thanks oh, so much. :)
posted to Ask MetaFilter by miss lynnster at 11:35 AM on January 9, 2014 (3 comments)

I wanna make a zine! Just like the one I had in college, but different...
You guys are always supersmart and up-to-date with this kinda stuff. Help this semi-retired print designer understand the tablet/mobile magazine biz!
posted to Ask MetaFilter by miss lynnster at 6:58 PM on December 3, 2012 (8 comments)

We're going Krazy Glue crazy!
Is there a heavy duty lock made that is tamper-proof from pranksters wielding Crazy Glue?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by miss lynnster at 1:24 PM on August 24, 2012 (17 comments)

I'm tired of sitting in a leaky rowboat... I wanna run a tight ship!
I am *finally* getting an assistant to help me tackle my workload and upcoming projects, which has been a chaotic undertaking for one person. She's really smart and retentive in exactly the way an awesome assistant should be... we're determined to get super organized as a team so I want to start off on the right foot and be able to focusing on monetizing instead of answering email all day. Here's my question: what are the best apps/sites/software nowadays to manage and document big workloads, contacts, meetings, tasks brainstorms, and overall projects and stay organized easily as a team? I know there has to be some great new stuff out there that I haven't heard of.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by miss lynnster at 2:43 PM on August 14, 2012 (11 comments)

iPad + digital projector = ?
IPad to to a digital projector... it doesn't seem to be working. Help!
posted to Ask MetaFilter by miss lynnster at 7:23 AM on April 22, 2012 (11 comments)

I want to be a calendar girl
You guys are always in the loop on this stuff... what's the best option nowadays for putting a nice looking, large custom calendar on an active website, one with an interface that's easy to use and customize? (Not a Wordpress plugin please, this is going to be a standard site, not a WP blog.) Thanks oodles, peeps. ;)
posted to Ask MetaFilter by miss lynnster at 5:18 PM on April 8, 2012 (4 comments)

Talk about extreme couponing... extremely EXPENSIVE!
Is there a good Facebook coupon app besides WooBox, one that's still good for pages with large audiences?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by miss lynnster at 7:20 AM on January 11, 2012

My closet is like a scene from Hoarders: The Mac Episode.....
I was an AD/Photoshop expert for years, but I've changed careers and my computer needs have become less hardcore than they used to be. I'm getting rid of old career/office stuff I don't need, but just realized I have an entire closet full of old Macs and hard drives that are full of all sorts of stuff I should probably sort through, consolidate, purge and/or save... How do people do that nowadays?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by miss lynnster at 11:25 AM on November 16, 2011 (8 comments)

Help Me Pimp Their Site Please...
Doing some web design after being out of it a long time and my brain isn't in gear. I'm admittedly rusty and oblivious to the latest trends, codes and plugins for designing some of this basic stuff right now. Main goal: if I can make my client's dream site an awesome reality in a quick manner while remaining as lazy as possible, that would be fantastic! ;)
posted to Ask MetaFilter by miss lynnster at 10:23 AM on November 9, 2011 (12 comments)

I wasn't even good at asking my dad for my allowance, for cripe's sake.
I have the reverse problem of most startups... within two years I built a solid and unique brand, with a high media profile and street cred, proven content and products, and a passionate audience of over 240,000 people and growing. But although people congratulate me daily on my success I'm literally exhausted and starving. People circle me daily wanting to "sponsor" me, but I've found most of them want to make money *off* of me, not pay me and help me grow. Fact is, I'm accepting now that I just can't do it all by myself and I don't even WANT to... but I'm a victim of my own quick success. Without a staff and resources I can't expand, grow and monetize as I *need* to in order to meet the demand.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by miss lynnster at 8:04 PM on July 13, 2011 (41 comments)

Who's That Girl...
Yet another WTF Mystery Photo! A friend of mine wants to know: "Anyone know where and when this picture was taken and who the girl is?" (I don't...)
posted to Ask MetaFilter by miss lynnster at 4:44 PM on May 25, 2011 (4 comments)

If you answer this, I promise I won't spam you.
There are a lot of e-blast and mailing list software options for PC, but if you have a Mac and want to send out e-mails to a lot of people in an organized way, is there any great way to go? I REALLY can't afford to use Constant Contact right now, my mailing list is large and it would cost a *bunch*.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by miss lynnster at 9:06 AM on November 29, 2010 (12 comments)

I wouldn't join any club that would have me as a member. So maybe I'll start one.
What's currently the best plug-in (paid or free) for setting up/moderating a membership-based level to an already existing web site? I'm not a programmer, so preferably something that's relatively easy to set up, looks good to the eye, is easy to navigate and offers nice customizing options. I'm using Wordpress right now, so one that works with wp would be *most* awesome. Oh, and I'm on a Mac. Thanks!!! :)
posted to Ask MetaFilter by miss lynnster at 3:08 PM on November 15, 2010 (6 comments)

Help me get my game on! Or at least fake it. :)
Hooookay. So I've been asked to play in a charity poker tournament. I'm fierce at craps and was a pool shark in my past life so it appeals to me, but I've just never had a weekly poker game or anything... truth is I haven't played poker in years.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by miss lynnster at 7:56 PM on October 18, 2010 (16 comments)

Gimme some nicknames. Dorks.
My (male) friend and I tend to flippantly call each other insulting nicknames for fun, kinda as a Jr. High flirty thing. Started with "Brat," then "Loser," then "Dork," then Turd." I need to switch it up and would like to have a list of totally impressive alternatives to pull out of my back pocket to throw him off guard when he least expects it... I need to get more creative and clever.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by miss lynnster at 12:08 PM on October 5, 2010 (209 comments)

Look, mom! I'm a calendar girl!
I need to find a great full-service business that can print and do fulfillment on thousands of 2011 calendars (they'll probably be purchased worldwide). Reasonably priced with great customer service por favor. Also, I'm a designer and the photos are going to be fantastic so I want to make sure the quality's great. Yeah, I'm demanding, I know. :) Any recommendations?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by miss lynnster at 7:41 AM on September 11, 2010 (4 comments)

How do I vet a rest home by remote?
I have to put my mother into a care facility (and wow, they're expensive!). How do I thoroughly check out whether or not one will be good for her before allowing my mother anywhere near the place? I live about 2 hours away and plan to check it out but want to do as much legwork as I can beforehand. Thanks for the help.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by miss lynnster at 2:04 PM on August 23, 2010 (17 comments)

I'm learning how to make an app for that.
Hey you fancy phone app developers... how do you usually charge when you're doing an app for a licensor? What's standard? What kinds of contracts and stipulations do you sign? What kinds of fee structure? And what are the things a SMART licensor should really know and pay attention to along the road while building a new app for the public? (I hope these questions make sense.)
posted to Ask MetaFilter by miss lynnster at 10:11 PM on July 2, 2010 (8 comments)

I'm technologically challenged. Help.
I'm so lame with this stuff and you guys always help... so here goes. I have a DVD of a 26 minute video I need to put onto youtube. I just don't know how to extract it from the disk. I'd like to then divide it into multiple parts for viewing. I know I can't do this stuff in imovie. Suggestions? Free solutions are always preferred... :)
posted to Ask MetaFilter by miss lynnster at 5:02 PM on June 24, 2010 (10 comments)

Help me help them help others!
How to (well) organize and motivate strangers to get together to do monthly charity* work and better their community... as a fun social event. Thoughts? *(Not one specific charity, we'd rotate.)
posted to Ask MetaFilter by miss lynnster at 12:00 PM on January 17, 2010 (5 comments)

Bitte helf mir!
I'm on my way to Austria for a few weeks. Looking for a handy German language app for my Blackberry Tour to help me as I struggle to remember the language. Is there one? While we're here, any other good world travel apps you recommend?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by miss lynnster at 6:41 AM on December 16, 2009 (6 comments)

I like pretty pictures to LOOK pretty!
Most awesome, pretty and easy to figure out Flickr image gallery plug-in for Word Press?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by miss lynnster at 10:27 AM on November 8, 2009 (7 comments)

It's just a jump to the left. And then a step to the right.
I need visual examples of vintage influences (1920s-1950s) in current popular culture to prove retro design is still hip with the cool kids.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by miss lynnster at 6:00 PM on October 27, 2009 (36 comments)

I don't want to look like W.C. Fields...
Living with rosacea... tips please.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by miss lynnster at 12:10 AM on October 18, 2009 (27 comments)

What Should I Do To Make My Blog Grow And Kick More Ass Even Though I Have No Free Time?
Tips on how to keep a blog's potential growing when your available time is shrinking...
posted to Ask MetaFilter by miss lynnster at 11:41 PM on September 19, 2009 (11 comments)

Poor Zoe. :(
I know you are not a vet. But is there any way to cure a dog's ear infections without antibiotics and a trip to the vet?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by miss lynnster at 9:55 AM on August 9, 2009 (39 comments)

Riddle me this...
Creating custom quizzes, polls and surveys for a blog... your experiences?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by miss lynnster at 9:58 PM on July 27, 2009 (5 comments)

Maybe I *do* really want to direct.
I want to teach myself to be more professional at digital video production. Are there any classes/seminars (online or in L.A.) that you'd recommend? If I could live in my dream world, I'd get to take the Travel Channel video course but without spending $2000 I don't have and having to drive to Santa Barbara for it. Thoughts?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by miss lynnster at 8:57 AM on July 13, 2009 (8 comments)

My brain hurts. So what's new?
The title sequences and credits are looking blurry on the videos I'm posting to WordPress. I need to find out the tricks to posting the best quality video possible to my blog, but I'm new to this. Help!
posted to Ask MetaFilter by miss lynnster at 11:28 AM on July 4, 2009 (27 comments)

I don't need a video camera shaped paperweight.
I've inherited a Canon Optura 100 1.3 Megapixel video camera. There's a tiny video of my dad on there that I want to put on YouTube for relatives. I haven't owned a video camera before and really want to learn how to use this, also for other things... but the manual is huge! I've tried sifting through it, but I have a Mac and I see nothing about Mac compatibility anywhere and I don't see any cables that look familiar. I know it *should* be easy... hellppp!
posted to Ask MetaFilter by miss lynnster at 4:24 PM on June 21, 2009 (4 comments)

Pimp my CSS please. Before I kill myself.
I'm a designer and usually people do programming for me. I'm trying to teach myself how to customize Word Press themes all by myself though... and I thought I was doing pretty well. But then I had people look at it in other browsers. Yuck.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by miss lynnster at 11:34 AM on June 12, 2009 (15 comments)

Am I just a victim of inept bureaucracy? Can I do anything?
I have had a perfect storm of bureaucratic screwups take $400 and many hours of my life from me. Can I get my money back? I've been fighting up to now with no success so I don't even know who or what to do anymore. Help! (Companies involved: AAA, DMV, LA Parking Violations Bureau)
posted to Ask MetaFilter by miss lynnster at 8:45 PM on May 20, 2009 (22 comments)

I'd like to enroll in the Chinese Graphic Designer 101 program, please.
I'd love to get tips/resources for 1) learning more about the Chinese language and culture for work travel, 2) doing graphic design for a Chinese audience and 3) learning more about working with Chinese writing (this was helpful, for example).* Thoughts? *Bonus points if anyone can tell me if there are any Chinese typefaces I could access that have a particularly whimsical, fun, or child-like feel.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by miss lynnster at 5:15 PM on April 12, 2009 (12 comments)

What would your dog recommend?
Never bought a dog carrier but I need one now. Recommendations?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by miss lynnster at 3:28 PM on March 29, 2009 (7 comments)

I refuse to let coffee to be the death of me.
I just got shocked while making coffee. In the 16 years I've had the machine it's never happened before. What's the deal?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by miss lynnster at 9:30 AM on February 23, 2009 (18 comments)

Let's get philatelical
About ten years ago I picked up an amazing collection of 114 (mint condition, plastic-sleeved) vintage first day issue stamps/envelopes at a thrift store. Been simplifying my belongings and I'm thinking it's time to sell them. Hey you stamp collectors... what are your recommendations?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by miss lynnster at 1:22 PM on January 19, 2009 (7 comments)

The joy of not eating junk food
What are your favorite simple, healthy, flavorful and totally delicious recipes? Fresher the ingredients, the better (ie, few or no preservatives). Meals, snacks, treats, beverages, lay it on me!
posted to Ask MetaFilter by miss lynnster at 4:29 PM on January 11, 2009 (41 comments)

Oh, doctor!*
Need to find a *great* GP doctor (and also an OB/GYN if you have one) in Los Angeles. Preferably someone nice who is knowledgeable and interested in finding causes and solutions instead of just masking symptoms.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by miss lynnster at 4:49 PM on December 19, 2008 (5 comments)

In the name of all that is holy, please let there be print-outs!
I installed a new hard drive in my G5, reinstalled all my software, and now I can't print to my HP color laserjet 3550. I've called HP, I've done everything I know how to do. HELLLLPPPPP!!!!! I'm using OS X 10.4.11.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by miss lynnster at 5:37 PM on December 11, 2008 (12 comments)

Enlighten me, por favor!
What are your absolute favorite application service providers and web apps right now? Any and all uses, don't hold back (event calendars, e-commerce, community, anything you find useful or cool!). Also, know of any good sites with comparison reviews?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by miss lynnster at 1:48 PM on November 11, 2008 (13 comments)

Help me become a web savvy mogul superstar! (on a budget) :)
I'm about to start some new business ventures and my current web host has not been doing a very good job so I want to switch while things are still small. Helllp!
posted to Ask MetaFilter by miss lynnster at 7:49 PM on November 2, 2008 (7 comments)

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