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What are some "demanding" or intense jobs?
I have a hypothesis that I want a demanding, intense job. Can you help me come up with a list of jobs that are demanding or intense in a certain way?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by wym at 8:55 PM on September 22, 2023 (49 comments)

Too Late for a Hostel - Two Nights in Austin
I extended a work trip to Austin next week by two days, but I waited too long to book a hostel, and now everything looks like it's going to be several hundred dollars a night. Is there anywhere I can stay more cheaply?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by wym at 2:00 PM on April 22, 2023 (4 comments)

Baking Soda out of a Futon
How do I get too much baking soda out of a Japanese-style futon? Is it possible?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by wym at 4:02 PM on November 22, 2022 (2 comments)

Internet Service Provider in Mission, San Francisco
Do you have blazing fast, consistent internet in the Mission? Which ISP do you have? We currently have MonkeyBrains and it's not good enough.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by wym at 5:28 PM on May 5, 2021 (11 comments)

Please help me source the Funkiest of all Pickles
My partner likes really strong, funky fermentation flavors. I'd like to surprise and delight them some interesting pickles for the holidays. Where should I get the best, funkiest, most-pickle-y of pickles?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by wym at 12:12 PM on December 8, 2020 (21 comments)

Bay Area Semi-Staycation
I desperately need a vacation, and I want to get out of town for a few days. Where can I go within ~3-4 hours distance of San Francisco for some smoke-; fire-; and covid- free R&R?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by wym at 6:11 PM on September 14, 2020 (17 comments)

Responsible Shopping During Covid-19?
What is the most responsible / ethical way to purchase things during the pandemic?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by wym at 12:51 PM on April 13, 2020 (19 comments)

Ube Powder in SF?
Where can I buy ube (or less ideally, taro) powder in San Francisco?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by wym at 5:51 PM on October 11, 2019 (2 comments)

North Bay Half-Day Trip Destination?
I need to practice driving, and I'd like to go across the Golden Gate Bridge. Where should I go in the North Bay on Saturday?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by wym at 9:56 PM on May 7, 2019 (9 comments)

Tinkering on a Local Copy of a Website?
How do I download a local copy of a web app (?) such that I can tinker with it? Can I then host this modified version of a website somewhere so that I can use it?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by wym at 10:59 PM on March 31, 2019 (6 comments)

Would you like a Button?
Would you like a 1.25" button (pin) featuring the "There is No Cabal" design? This is not a rhetorical question.
posted to MetaTalk by wym at 6:23 AM on October 12, 2018 (139 comments)

Good Podcasts in Mandarin Chinese
What are some good podcasts in Mandarin Chinese?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by wym at 11:59 PM on September 26, 2018 (2 comments)

celebratory week-ish long SF stay/cation
I've been a grad student living in San Francisco for the past two years. I'll be graduating this weekend, and then I'll have roughly two weeks before I start working full time, for the first time. Where should I go? What should I do?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by wym at 3:13 PM on May 7, 2018 (5 comments)

What font(s) does Craigslist use?
There seems to be at least two different ones - one sans serif, one serif. Is the sans serif arial? What's the serif font? I'm displaying it on Chrome, on Windows, if it matters. What font sizes does it typically render as?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by wym at 7:53 PM on December 14, 2017 (4 comments)

let's scrape this thing clean!
Please help me download ALL of the (dynamically loaded, javascript-served) images from this website.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by wym at 12:22 AM on November 1, 2017 (20 comments)

Buoyancy in the (sf) Bay
I need to experience buoyancy in the bay this weekend. I could rent a kayak, but is there something cheaper?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by wym at 10:44 PM on September 7, 2017 (11 comments)

Culinary lavender oil, buds in SF?
I'm trying to make lavender cake. Where can I buy these ingredients?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by wym at 11:34 PM on June 8, 2017 (10 comments)

Renting in San Francisco - Young and Broke edition.
Private room in shared house/apt in San Francisco. Near Potrero Hill/SoMA. ~$800. I'm in my early twenties. Is this possible? Help. Hope.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by wym at 10:44 PM on June 6, 2016 (21 comments)

Help me find a certain amazing photographer artist!
I stumbled upon a photographer's website a few years ago who did amazing work. I don't remember who he is anymore. Help me find him.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by wym at 10:29 PM on July 25, 2015 (3 comments)

One good, print, architecture journal or magazine.
What is your favorite print architecture magazine or journal? One that is more intellectual/in-depth and wordy, instead of a being full of glossy images or ads.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by wym at 8:55 PM on July 13, 2014 (7 comments)

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