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  22. <title>Baggage &quot;baggage&quot; - shipping excess from CA to NZ?</title>
  23. <description><![CDATA[Hello - seeking recommendations please for sending a box/package (likely to be the size of a medium suitcase) from California to New Zealand. It won't be possible to send it via an airline as excess baggage. Weight could be up to around 50 lbs/23 kg (of books, clothing, misc small household objects). Cost-effectiveness and reliability more important than speed of delivery.]]></description>
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  27. <dc:creator>The Patron Saint of Spices</dc:creator>
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  31. <category>parcel</category>
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  34. <title>Need a word for my pain</title>
  35. <description><![CDATA[I'm experiencing a new type of pain and at a loss of how to describe to my docs. I'm hoping someone has experienced something similar and knows a relevant medical term so I can communicate effectively with my doc.<br/><br/>I have an alphabet soup of diagnoses (POTS, MCAS, EDS, diabetes, Crohns, Migraines, among others). <br>
  36. <br>
  37. I have been dealing with neuropathy in my feet (not diabetic but cause undetermined) that causes cramping, shooting pain, aching, and the sensation of cold while warm to the touch.<br>
  38. <br>
  39. When it gets worse, typically in the evening, I start to get a feeling of pain and agitation that I've yet to figure out how to define. While other parts of my body don't hurt, it feels like all my nerves are firing all over my body, and any touch is emotionally triggering and feels like my nerves are scraped raw. If I could crawl out of my skin I would do it just for the break. It feels a lot like the akathesia I experienced when taking a medicine in the past.<br>
  40. <br>
  41. <br>
  42. It's awful, and I'm at a loss for how to manage it, especially since it's so hard to describe without a medical term for it. OTC pain control does nothing, and my doctors are unwilling to provide any alternatives even though opioids do seem to help. <br>
  43. <br>
  44. Is there anyone with similar experience out there? Possible solutions also appreciated. Thanks!]]></description>
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  47. <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 03:27:06 GMT</pubDate>
  48. <dc:creator>gilsonal</dc:creator>
  49. <category>communication</category>
  50. <category>health</category>
  51. <category>Pain</category>
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  54. <title>Where do I go with these toenails? </title>
  55. <description><![CDATA[My toenails have been problematic for a few years. It started with just one of them turning white and becoming thicker. This then happened to first all toes on my right foot, and more recently the left. Right now, two nails on my left foot look healthy. The other three are thicker than they should be, soft and dull instead of shiny, and there's a small blue stripe under the big toenail. On my right foot, two nails are thickened and slightly discolored (beige). The big toenail appears loose. It's firmly attached at the base, but not so much at the top.<br/><br/>First off: I know this sounds like foot fungus. My dermatologist insists it's not.<br>
  56. <br>
  57. None of this is painful, really, though I miss the protection of sturdy nails. I went to see a dermatologist and was told (after lab work) that I don't have any sort of fungus. That's nice. But I really want to fix the issue, and the doctor had no input on this. She said that nails just become less sturdy with age, but...I'm in my thirties, not eighty, and I don't see this happening to any of my friends.<br>
  58. <br>
  59. I think I take pretty good care of my feet. They spend most of their time in cotton socks, no shoes. When I do wear shoes, they're breathable and a good fit. I change my socks twice a day. I moisturize my feet semi-regularly, keep my nails short enough, and take baths (with my feet) at regular intervals. My nails were always healthy before this started happening, and my fingernails are still perfectly normal. I haven't changed my diet over the last years, except perhaps eating slightly more processed foods.<br>
  60. <br>
  61. I'm not opposed to seeing another doctor, but this is an embarrassing problem to have, and I want to be sure I'm going straight to the right person. If dermatology is not the field I want, which is it?<br>
  62. <br>
  63. PS: I know I should have dealt with this sooner. The pandemic made it difficult, but also, I'm being avoidant because it's just sort of gross. I don't want to <em>look</em> at my toes, let alone show anyone else. So if I can get some encouragement to tackle this with minimal judgment, that would be ideal.]]></description>
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  66. <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 03:23:18 GMT</pubDate>
  67. <dc:creator>toucan</dc:creator>
  68. <category>body</category>
  69. <category>dermatology</category>
  70. <category>feet</category>
  71. <category>hygiene</category>
  72. <category>medicine</category>
  73. <category>nails</category>
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  76. <title>Give me examples of problematic advertising images</title>
  77. <description><![CDATA[As part of a discussion/awareness raising group, I'm going to be facilitating an exercise examining problematic advertising (from an equality or social justice perspective) .  Think sexism, racist imagery, reinforcing gender norms, etc.  I'm looking for more recent examples, from anywhere in the world.  They need to be able to be printed and handed out (so no video).  Overt or subtle welcome.  If you'd rather not post it here, feel free to memail me.
  78.  
  79. Examples below the fold<br/><br/><a href="https://thedrum-media.imgix.net/thedrum-prod/s3/beach-body-dma.png?w=640&ar=default&fit=crop&crop=faces&auto=format&dpr=1">Beach Body Ready</a><br>
  80. <a href="https://thedrum-media.imgix.net/thedrum-prod/s3/dove_2.jpg?w=640&ar=default&fit=crop&crop=faces&auto=format&dpr=1">Dove</a><br>
  81. <a href="https://i.insider.com/5e0b93d5855cc25d0c50d013?width=700&format=jpeg&auto=webp">Victoria's Secret "Perfect Body"</a><br>
  82. <br>
  83. I'm aware of <a href="https://shequal.com.au/">shEqual</a> and <a href="https://criticalmediaproject.org/">critical media project</a>]]></description>
  84. <link>https://ask.metafilter.com/379598/Give-me-examples-of-problematic-advertising-images</link>
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  86. <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 02:39:53 GMT</pubDate>
  87. <dc:creator>Gorgik</dc:creator>
  88. <category>advertising</category>
  89. <category>problematic</category>
  90. <category>racism</category>
  91. <category>racist</category>
  92. <category>sexism</category>
  93. <category>sexist</category>
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  96. <title>Songs with a very specific three-vignette structure</title>
  97. <description><![CDATA[I am looking for examples of songs that follow a very specific structure: the lyrics are made up of three separate but thematically related vignettes, with the refrain explicitly articulating the conceptual message that the vignettes illustrate.<br/><br/>Two examples: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsAUZXiPYCM">"What It's Like" by Everlast</a> and "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPmZTbzg6TA">Bang Bang (Two Shots in the Head)" by "Black Attack</a>.<br>
  98. <br>
  99. Can you think of any other songs that fit this description?<br>
  100. <br>
  101. An example that is very similar in concept is Lou Reed's "Take A Walk on the Wild Side" -- and a riff on that song by Garbage, "Bleed Like Me".  They are not exactly right because they have more than three vignettes.]]></description>
  102. <link>https://ask.metafilter.com/379597/Songs-with-a-very-specific-three-vignette-structure</link>
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  104. <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 01:38:15 GMT</pubDate>
  105. <dc:creator>virve</dc:creator>
  106. <category>music</category>
  107. <category>songs</category>
  108. <wfw:commentRss>https://ask.metafilter.com/379597/Songs-with-a-very-specific-three-vignette-structure/rss</wfw:commentRss>
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  110. <title>What is Findlay toast? </title>
  111. <description><![CDATA[I saw it in a book, presented without explanation. The context is a British mom making lower-sugar breakfasts, and the example of a good one is "Findlay toast and porridge." I know what porridge is but can't imagine what a Findlay toast is, nor can I find a recipe.]]></description>
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  114. <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
  115. <dc:creator>blnkfrnk</dc:creator>
  116. <category>findlaytoast</category>
  117. <category>recipe</category>
  118. <category>whatisthisword</category>
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  121. <title>Android app for listening to podcasts, similar to Google Podcasts? </title>
  122. <description><![CDATA[At the beginning of April, Google killed its Podcast app and moved us all over to YouTube Music. I hate it. Please recommend alternatives.<br/><br/>I gave it three weeks, but listening to podcasts on YouTube music is the worst. Some things I hate about it: very busy (Podcasts app was streamlined in a way that meant I rarely had to click more than 2 times to listen to anything), favors photo thumbnails over text (I have to do extra clicking to read descriptions of episodes),  <em>the search hardly works</em> (this is crazy to me, but yes, it can be very hard to find popular podcasts, I think because the app is intentionally pushing YouTube results to the top of the search, even when I specifically select for podcasts). Is there any free (or cheap, one-time fee) podcast listening app that I would like better? Not Spotify.]]></description>
  123. <link>https://ask.metafilter.com/379595/Android-app-for-listening-to-podcasts-similar-to-Google-Podcasts</link>
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  125. <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 23:34:48 GMT</pubDate>
  126. <dc:creator>grandiloquiet</dc:creator>
  127. <category>podcasts</category>
  128. <category>resolved</category>
  129. <wfw:commentRss>https://ask.metafilter.com/379595/Android-app-for-listening-to-podcasts-similar-to-Google-Podcasts/rss</wfw:commentRss>
  130. </item> <item>
  131. <title>How important is it that I see a doctor for strep?</title>
  132. <description><![CDATA[My kid was diagnosed with strep two days ago via throat culture and is on meds. Is it important that I get swabbed too?<br/><br/>He was very symptomatic (vomiting, sore throat, fever). I'm...maybe sick? I'm not sure. I have a bit of a sore neck and feel a bit rundown. A bit of a lump in my throat feeling but not sore per se. I know strep can present differently in adults. If he had not been sick, I would presume I am maybe a bit overtired and wait and see. But my concern is if I do have it and it just stays there at a low level, I could reinfect my kid. It would be an inconvenience, but not an insurmountable one, to see a doctor myself. Should I wait and see? Can this resolve on its own? Or is this a see a doctor or else kind of moment?]]></description>
  133. <link>https://ask.metafilter.com/379594/How-important-is-it-that-I-see-a-doctor-for-strep</link>
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  135. <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 21:53:38 GMT</pubDate>
  136. <dc:creator>ficbot</dc:creator>
  137. <category>illness</category>
  138. <category>sickness</category>
  139. <category>Strep</category>
  140. <wfw:commentRss>https://ask.metafilter.com/379594/How-important-is-it-that-I-see-a-doctor-for-strep/rss</wfw:commentRss>
  141. </item> <item>
  142. <title>What should I do after opening an attachment in a scam email</title>
  143. <description><![CDATA[I opened an attachment in a scam email but only previewed it (I didn't download the file) and I didn't click any other links. Do I need to do anything like run a search for malware, etc.? I've heard that's only for if you download the file, give away information, or click a link. but wanted to make sure.]]></description>
  144. <link>https://ask.metafilter.com/379593/What-should-I-do-after-opening-an-attachment-in-a-scam-email</link>
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  146. <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 20:58:20 GMT</pubDate>
  147. <dc:creator>ygmiaa</dc:creator>
  148. <category>email</category>
  149. <category>scam</category>
  150. <wfw:commentRss>https://ask.metafilter.com/379593/What-should-I-do-after-opening-an-attachment-in-a-scam-email/rss</wfw:commentRss>
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  152. <title>Tips &amp;amp; Recommendation for an Aspiring Leather Crafter? </title>
  153. <description><![CDATA[I have recently developed an interest in getting into leather crafting. I don't think I'll ever want to become an actual cobbler, but I would like to make some smaller, simpler things, such as leather cuffs, notebook folders, belts, tote bags. What tips and recommendations do you have for an aspiring leather crafter? What books should I read, what websites should I visit, what online and Toronto-area suppliers should I check out, and what supplies and tools will I want to acquire first?]]></description>
  154. <link>https://ask.metafilter.com/379592/Tips-and-Recommendation-for-an-Aspiring-Leather-Crafter</link>
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  156. <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 20:41:40 GMT</pubDate>
  157. <dc:creator>orange swan</dc:creator>
  158. <category>leathercrafting</category>
  159. <wfw:commentRss>https://ask.metafilter.com/379592/Tips-and-Recommendation-for-an-Aspiring-Leather-Crafter/rss</wfw:commentRss>
  160. </item> <item>
  161. <title>How to *think*</title>
  162. <description><![CDATA[If I really want to think about stuff, my modus is, I go to a bar that is 5 minutes away, there usually is a seat at the counter, I sit there, stare at the bottles, drink a beer or three and ponder whatever is troubling me at the moment. There is music, it's lively, and I just let my mind do its thing. I can not do this at home, if I just sit down on the kitchen table, or on the couch I just can't get in the mindset and I feel kind of stupid, you know, just sitting there and staring in the void. I can do it when I am lying down before sleep, but if it's 20:00 this also feels strange. Listening to music does not make it better. I think it is the stimulus rich environment that is conductive to the process. I can think of other venues to do this but they are not dependably available, or near, when the need arises (usually after kid and wife are in bed or otherwise occupied). I guess most people do some mindless task or art or  something, but I find I get easily absorbed in such activities . I don't know if walking around would work. So where and how do you *think*?]]></description>
  163. <link>https://ask.metafilter.com/379591/How-to-think</link>
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  165. <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 20:38:57 GMT</pubDate>
  166. <dc:creator>SweetLiesOfBokonon</dc:creator>
  167. <category>Thinking</category>
  168. <wfw:commentRss>https://ask.metafilter.com/379591/How-to-think/rss</wfw:commentRss>
  169. </item> <item>
  170. <title>ThinkPad T470 suddenly shutting down at random</title>
  171. <description><![CDATA[I got my current ThinkPad laptop around 2020 and have never had any issues with it. Yesterday it started just randomly shutting down with no warning. I ran Lenovo Vantage and double-checked to make sure everything (BIOS, drivers, Windows updates) are all up to date. I ran scans with Lenovo Vantage that found nothing off. Starting yesterday the laptop tray will show the battery immediately displaying 100% charged to 0% charged and will flicker back and forth between 0% and 100%. Just ran Lenovo Vantage battery diagnostics which are currently showing "the primary battery is not detected."<br/><br/>I'm not super tech savvy and my Googling and Reddit searching has mostly turned up fairly complicated series of steps that involve booting machines in Ubuntu and other troubleshooting techniques that are out of my league.<br>
  172. <br>
  173. When I run the hardware and driver update checks everything shows up fine. Sometimes the battery shows up in the tray as 100% charged and within seconds will show 0% or vice versa  (like right now it's at 0%). If I unplug AC power the laptop instantly shuts down (this started yesterday). Yesterday the laptop started randomly shutting down even when plugged into AC power. I tried turning everything off, unplugging, removing battery, holding power button for 30+ seconds, but that didn't make any difference. I tried re-setting the battery settings in Control Panel back to default settings and that also didn't help.<br>
  174. <br>
  175. <strong>When I tried to run the Windows command prompt powercfg /batteryreport this is what I get:</strong><br>
  176. <br>
  177. Battery report<br>
  178. <br>
  179. BIOS N1QETA2W (1.77 ) 02/26/2024<br>
  180. OS BUILD 19041.1.amd64fre.vb_release.191206-1406<br>
  181. PLATFORM ROLE Mobile<br>
  182. CONNECTED STANDBY Not supported<br>
  183. REPORT TIME 2024-04-24 13:19:02<br>
  184. Installed batteries<br>
  185. Information about each currently installed battery<br>
  186. No batteries are currently installed<br>
  187. <br>
  188. <strong>If I run the battery report using Lenovo Vantage this is what I get:</strong><br>
  189. <br>
  190. Primary Battery Status<br>
  191. Not installed<br>
  192. <br>
  193. Secondary Battery Status<br>
  194. No activity<br>
  195. <br>
  196. Temperature<br>
  197. 18 &#176;C<br>
  198. <br>
  199. FRU part number<br>
  200. 01AV492<br>
  201. <br>
  202. Cycle count<br>
  203. 171<br>
  204. <br>
  205. Device chemistry<br>
  206. Li-Ion<br>
  207. <br>
  208. Manufacturer<br>
  209. LGC<br>
  210. <br>
  211. Design capacity<br>
  212. 71.1 Wh<br>
  213. <br>
  214. Full charge capacity<br>
  215. 59.27 Wh<br>
  216. <br>
  217. Manufacture date<br>
  218. 11/25/2019<br>
  219. <br>
  220. Design voltage<br>
  221. 11.25 V<br>
  222. <br>
  223. Voltage<br>
  224. 9.86 V<br>
  225. <br>
  226. First use date<br>
  227. 08/31/2020<br>
  228. <br>
  229. Firmware version<br>
  230. 0001-00a7-0104-043c<br>
  231. <br>
  232. Not quite sure what to do at this point? Buy a new battery? Post on some more technical forum? Take it to a shop? Time for a new laptop?]]></description>
  233. <link>https://ask.metafilter.com/379590/ThinkPad-T470-suddenly-shutting-down-at-random</link>
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  235. <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 20:33:40 GMT</pubDate>
  236. <dc:creator>forkisbetter</dc:creator>
  237. <category>laptop</category>
  238. <category>lenovo</category>
  239. <category>thinkpad</category>
  240. <category>troubleshooting</category>
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  242. </item> <item>
  243. <title>What factors go into admission for a visiting year?</title>
  244. <description><![CDATA[You are in admissions, or know people in admissions at a graduate or especially law school. What factors, including internal, have caused you or others to admit or deny an applicant for a visiting/transient year?<br/><br/>1. I understand that personal circumstances are kind of the default necessity for this. But what level do the personal circumstances need to rise to? <br>
  245. <br>
  246. 2. How rigorous is the selection process? How many people generally apply for this, and how many are selected out of those applications?<br>
  247. <br>
  248. 3. What university factors go into this? What pressures do you or the people you know face to admit or deny?<br>
  249. <br>
  250. 4. Are you more interested in their academic record? Their social contributions? What are you looking for in terms of their contribution to the school?]]></description>
  251. <link>https://ask.metafilter.com/379589/What-factors-go-into-admission-for-a-visiting-year</link>
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  253. <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 20:31:09 GMT</pubDate>
  254. <dc:creator>corb</dc:creator>
  255. <category>academics</category>
  256. <category>gradschool</category>
  257. <category>lawschool</category>
  258. <category>visitingyear</category>
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  261. <title>Why am I suddenly hungry in the mornings?</title>
  262. <description><![CDATA[YANMD, etc.  I don't typically feel any hunger in the mornings, and I haven't eaten breakfast regularly since I was in high school (I'm now in my 50s).   My usual routine is two cups of coffee with non-dairy creamer and sugar substitute.  But all of a sudden, during the last month or so, I feel hungry almost as soon as I wake up.  What gives?<br/><br/>I haven't changed my diet or my exercise habits.  There's no obvious explanation for why I'm hungry in the mornings now.  I don't give in to the hunger pangs (i.e., I still don't eat breakfast), but the unexpected increase in appetite gives me some discomfort and is generally just concerning.<br>
  263. <br>
  264. Any ideas why this might be happening?  I mean, one obvious solution is simply to start eating breakfast, but I'm afraid that any change to my eating habits will cause me to gain weight (something that's been an issue for most of my adult life).]]></description>
  265. <link>https://ask.metafilter.com/379588/Why-am-I-suddenly-hungry-in-the-mornings</link>
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  267. <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 20:01:14 GMT</pubDate>
  268. <dc:creator>akk2014</dc:creator>
  269. <category>appetite</category>
  270. <category>breakfast</category>
  271. <category>hunger</category>
  272. <category>hungry</category>
  273. <category>meal</category>
  274. <category>nutrition</category>
  275. <wfw:commentRss>https://ask.metafilter.com/379588/Why-am-I-suddenly-hungry-in-the-mornings/rss</wfw:commentRss>
  276. </item> <item>
  277. <title>Dermatology Filter - Are these spots concerning?</title>
  278. <description><![CDATA[YANMD - should I be concerned with <a href="https://ibb.co/rvTvd1N">these spots</a> (whitish, flaky) on my wrists and lower legs?  I have a history of eczema.]]></description>
  279. <link>https://ask.metafilter.com/379587/Dermatology-Filter-Are-these-spots-concerning</link>
  280. <guid isPermaLink="false">tag:ask.metafilter.com,2024:site.379587</guid>
  281. <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 19:30:58 GMT</pubDate>
  282. <dc:creator>eggman</dc:creator>
  283. <category>skin</category>
  284. <category>spot</category>
  285. <wfw:commentRss>https://ask.metafilter.com/379587/Dermatology-Filter-Are-these-spots-concerning/rss</wfw:commentRss>
  286. </item> <item>
  287. <title>Good brand of buddy straps for fingers?</title>
  288. <description><![CDATA[I have to buddy wrap two of my fingers during athletic activities for the next several months. The random brands of buddy straps I've bought all stretch out quickly: the velcro-ish bit remains sticky but the loop around my finger becomes too large and annoying. Any recommendations for specific brands, available in the US, that don't stretch so quickly?]]></description>
  289. <link>https://ask.metafilter.com/379586/Good-brand-of-buddy-straps-for-fingers</link>
  290. <guid isPermaLink="false">tag:ask.metafilter.com,2024:site.379586</guid>
  291. <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 17:21:36 GMT</pubDate>
  292. <dc:creator>The corpse in the library</dc:creator>
  293. <category>BuddyWrap</category>
  294. <category>FirstAid</category>
  295. <category>tape</category>
  296. <wfw:commentRss>https://ask.metafilter.com/379586/Good-brand-of-buddy-straps-for-fingers/rss</wfw:commentRss>
  297. </item> <item>
  298. <title>How can I move all of my appointments to a co-worker&apos;s Outlook calendar?</title>
  299. <description><![CDATA[I am leaving my job as a secretary to the Chair of an academic department. I have sent out calendar invites that go into the future and am hoping there's an easy way to transfer all of those onto my successor's calendar either in one fell swoop or one by one if needed without having to recreate them - with the end result that those invites come from her calendar and she receives the notice if somebody cancels/declines/etc. Is there a way to do this? My googlefu is failing me.]]></description>
  300. <link>https://ask.metafilter.com/379585/How-can-I-move-all-of-my-appointments-to-a-co-workers-Outlook-calendar</link>
  301. <guid isPermaLink="false">tag:ask.metafilter.com,2024:site.379585</guid>
  302. <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 17:21:24 GMT</pubDate>
  303. <dc:creator>joannemerriam</dc:creator>
  304. <category>calendars</category>
  305. <category>outlook</category>
  306. <wfw:commentRss>https://ask.metafilter.com/379585/How-can-I-move-all-of-my-appointments-to-a-co-workers-Outlook-calendar/rss</wfw:commentRss>
  307. </item> <item>
  308. <title>Quebec adventures! That are slow and peaceful! </title>
  309. <description><![CDATA[Going to Quebec City in May with my elderly parents. What are some nice, easy going activities we can do?<br/><br/>My parents and I are driving up to Quebec City for a week in mid-May. (We're coming from NY so it's a 6-7 hour drive.) We'll be staying in an airbnb in Old Quebec, near the Notre Dame Cathedral. I'm looking for some recommendations for fun stuff to do with them that wont be too taxing. My mom is in great shape but my dad has some mobility issues. He can walk around, but slowly and with frequent breaks.  He would not use a wheelchair, so that is not an option. <br>
  310. <br>
  311. Things they enjoy on vacation include: nice parks and gardens, outdoor festivals, music, art, animals, guided tours (we will probably do a gentle walking tour), churches, outdoor markets...etc. We are already planning to ride the funicular, see the waterfall at the Parc de la Chute-Montmorency, and visit some nice churches. My dad is interested in history and indigenous culture, so we will probably visit the Huron Wendat Museum at some point. We have some elementary French between us (enough to read signs and pamphlets, but not really enough to converse.)<br>
  312. <br>
  313. I know these threads tend to veer heavily towards restaurant suggestions, but I"m really not looking for those unless they're REALLY great and not that expensive. I'm trying to keep the budget manageable, so we will probably do some meals at our airbnb. <br>
  314. <br>
  315. Looking for any recommendations for fun stuff I can do with them that isnt too expensive or physical. Any events during mid-May would also be great!(And if you want to throw in a spa recommendation for me, that would be appreciated. I will definitely need some time on my own while we're there!)]]></description>
  316. <link>https://ask.metafilter.com/379584/Quebec-adventures-That-are-slow-and-peaceful</link>
  317. <guid isPermaLink="false">tag:ask.metafilter.com,2024:site.379584</guid>
  318. <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 15:43:41 GMT</pubDate>
  319. <dc:creator>silverstatue</dc:creator>
  320. <category>Canada</category>
  321. <category>elderly</category>
  322. <category>parents</category>
  323. <category>Quebec</category>
  324. <category>travel</category>
  325. <wfw:commentRss>https://ask.metafilter.com/379584/Quebec-adventures-That-are-slow-and-peaceful/rss</wfw:commentRss>
  326. </item> <item>
  327. <title>Californian insider info - When is Hwy1 likely to fully reopen?</title>
  328. <description><![CDATA[We're planning a very exciting family trip from the UK to the US Pacific Coast in July-August this year. On the agenda is to drive down the PCH/Highway 1 from SF to LA stopping off in Big Sur and San Luis Obispo.  But Hwy 1 is currently closed - is it safe to book accommodation now on the presumption it will reopen by August 2024?<br/><br/>As of now the info I find online <a href="https://www.bigsurcalifornia.org/highway_conditions.html">here</a> and <a href="https://roads.dot.ca.gov/?roadnumber=1">here</a>  suggests that sadly key sections of the Highway are closed for repair or only partially open for essential traffic. The Big Sur Chamber of Commerce website (first link) suggests that the work will be completed by May 27th 2024. <br>
  329. <br>
  330. My question is - for those familiar with Caltrans and local government in the area (and bearing in mind that I'm in the UK where these days it's hard to trust that things get fixed - how likely is the coast route through Big Sur actually likely to be open by early August? If it's likely to be fixed, I can book our accommodations, if it's too early to tell, should I hold off for now?]]></description>
  331. <link>https://ask.metafilter.com/379583/Californian-insider-info-When-is-Hwy1-likely-to-fully-reopen</link>
  332. <guid isPermaLink="false">tag:ask.metafilter.com,2024:site.379583</guid>
  333. <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 15:31:26 GMT</pubDate>
  334. <dc:creator>melisande</dc:creator>
  335. <category>California</category>
  336. <category>Hwy1</category>
  337. <wfw:commentRss>https://ask.metafilter.com/379583/Californian-insider-info-When-is-Hwy1-likely-to-fully-reopen/rss</wfw:commentRss>
  338. </item> <item>
  339. <title>Will my SO&apos;s cats ever stop spraying in protest against my dog moving in</title>
  340. <description><![CDATA[My SO has three cats (two boys, one old lady, all fixed). I have a 1.5 y/o dog (18 lb. poodle, spayed) who is generally well-behaved but still has puppy energy. The dog wants nothing more than to best buddies with the cats and tries to play with them (approaches them with too much enthusiasm, chases them if they run away) every chance she gets. The cats hate this and respond with hissing and scratching, which has done noting to deter the dog despite drawing blood on several occasions. After a few weeks of having the dog in their space, the cats began to spray urine all over the floors and my belongings at night (we think it's just the boys doing this). I am moving in at the end of the week and feeling increasingly worried that all of my furniture will wind up soaked in cat urine if this keeps up. Is there any hope that this behavior will blow over or anything we can do to help make it stop?<br/><br/><br>
  341. I can see that the cats are scared of the dog, who admittedly goes way too hard in trying to play with them.  I freely admit that I am not a cat person and find the spraying to be both disgusting and exasperating. Adding to my bias against the boy cats is that they technically belong to SO's ex-wife, who can't care for them anymore and likely never will again. SO is deeply attached to the cats, so I know I need to accept that they are not going anywhere. <br>
  342. <br>
  343. <strong>Things we have tried/considered:</strong><br>
  344. 1.  I'm working on rewarding the dog for being calm around the cats, and this seems like an achievable goal with time and consistency. She responds well to training with food reinforcement, and I am willing to put in the time/effort to do this.<br>
  345. 2. Locking the boy cats in a bedroom at night. My SO used to do this when there were more girl cats in the house because they would fight in the wee hours. I would rather avoid this if we can, because we'd have to use the guest bedroom, which would preclude any actual guests from sleeping there. <br>
  346. 3. I've heard of people using Feliway diffusers, but my SO says he tried these when the boy cats were warring with the girl cats to no avail. <br>
  347. <br>
  348. <strong>Please hope me with any possible solutions or likelihood that the boy cats will adjust over time.</strong>]]></description>
  349. <link>https://ask.metafilter.com/379582/Will-my-SOs-cats-ever-stop-spraying-in-protest-against-my-dog-moving-in</link>
  350. <guid isPermaLink="false">tag:ask.metafilter.com,2024:site.379582</guid>
  351. <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 13:22:18 GMT</pubDate>
  352. <dc:creator>massa intermedia</dc:creator>
  353. <category>CatSpraying</category>
  354. <category>CatUrine</category>
  355. <category>DogTraining</category>
  356. <category>Pets</category>
  357. <wfw:commentRss>https://ask.metafilter.com/379582/Will-my-SOs-cats-ever-stop-spraying-in-protest-against-my-dog-moving-in/rss</wfw:commentRss>
  358. </item> <item>
  359. <title>Android messages website keeps insta-crashing Chrome</title>
  360. <description><![CDATA[Why does the Android messages website keep crashing Chrome?<br/><br/>As of yesterday, every time I try to open the Android messages site (messages.android.com) on my desktop PC, Chrome instantly shuts down. This happens even if I <em>hover my mouse over the bookmark button for the website</em>, without ever clicking it. The site opens fine in incognito mode, which Google suggests means there might be an extension problem at play, but I literally only have three extensions installed (two adblockers and an Adobe PDF thing) and I've tried turning them on and off in every combination (and even removing them) and it hasn't changed anything. I'm stumped. I just wanna read and send texts!]]></description>
  361. <link>https://ask.metafilter.com/379581/Android-messages-website-keeps-insta-crashing-Chrome</link>
  362. <guid isPermaLink="false">tag:ask.metafilter.com,2024:site.379581</guid>
  363. <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 12:30:01 GMT</pubDate>
  364. <dc:creator>saladin</dc:creator>
  365. <category>android</category>
  366. <category>androidmessages</category>
  367. <category>chrome</category>
  368. <category>resolved</category>
  369. <wfw:commentRss>https://ask.metafilter.com/379581/Android-messages-website-keeps-insta-crashing-Chrome/rss</wfw:commentRss>
  370. </item> <item>
  371. <title>Replacing a Google Sites URL w/one I bought from Network Solutions?</title>
  372. <description><![CDATA[I am rebranding my business.  I created emails and bought URLs to match.  Then, I built a website on Google Sites.  I thought it would be easy peasy to replace the indecipherable Google URLs for my own, and then the sites would be available for the world to see. But I am having  heck of a time.<br/><br/>There is even a highlighted question on the Google Transfer Console that asks, "Why is this process so difficult?"  I can't get it to either let me transfer my URL or my domain.  I even opened an Analytics account because the site seemed to say proving the domains are mine would be easier if I had an Analytics account.  But it is not easier because it won't give me a UA tracking number.  It gives me every other number except that one.<br>
  373. <br>
  374. First, what is the difference between the URL and the domain?  I entered the Network Solutions website i bought; on one side with www.donmerrillassociates, and on the other with https://www.donmerrillassociates.  I've also tried donmerrillassociates.com, www.donmerrillassociates.com, http://donmerrillassociates.com.  I can't get Google to verify any of them, and I don't even know if "verifying" them will actually let me replace the Google URLs with my own.  Plus, Google gave me a code to upload.  But does Google even have a place where code can be uploaded to Google Sites?  I thought, "Hell, it's Google. I own all of these URLs but Google doesn't seem to recognize them at all. This should work with my eyes closed.  But instead, I feel frustrated and stuck. What am I doing wrong? Help]]></description>
  375. <link>https://ask.metafilter.com/379580/Replacing-a-Google-Sites-URL-w-one-I-bought-from-Network-Solutions</link>
  376. <guid isPermaLink="false">tag:ask.metafilter.com,2024:site.379580</guid>
  377. <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 09:21:11 GMT</pubDate>
  378. <dc:creator>CollectiveMind</dc:creator>
  379. <category>domain</category>
  380. <category>Google</category>
  381. <category>Network</category>
  382. <category>Solutions</category>
  383. <category>transfer</category>
  384. <category>URL</category>
  385. <category>verify</category>
  386. <wfw:commentRss>https://ask.metafilter.com/379580/Replacing-a-Google-Sites-URL-w-one-I-bought-from-Network-Solutions/rss</wfw:commentRss>
  387. </item> <item>
  388. <title>This but as a desktop</title>
  389. <description><![CDATA[Just like <a href="https://ask.metafilter.com/379575/Laptop-for-a-person-with-wide-open-requirements">this question on laptops</a>, my MacBook died recently and I am wide open to new choices. I don't need a laptop though and actually want a box I can put somewhere on a shelf to use as a home server for media and various messing around, no serious gaming or high end use. Ten years ago, I'd have got a Mac mini - what are my options now?]]></description>
  390. <link>https://ask.metafilter.com/379579/This-but-as-a-desktop</link>
  391. <guid isPermaLink="false">tag:ask.metafilter.com,2024:site.379579</guid>
  392. <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 08:48:17 GMT</pubDate>
  393. <dc:creator>dorothyisunderwood</dc:creator>
  394. <category>Computers</category>
  395. <category>desktop</category>
  396. <category>HomeServer</category>
  397. <wfw:commentRss>https://ask.metafilter.com/379579/This-but-as-a-desktop/rss</wfw:commentRss>
  398. </item> <item>
  399. <title>Lost in Color Space? Help me re-find an explanation of color.</title>
  400. <description><![CDATA[A while ago, and I think this was on metafilter, someone linked an invective filled and thorough explanation of how color and perception worked especially with regard to computer displays and  graphics, including all the different color models and spaces that had been invented over the years. It was very informative and now I can't for the life of me find it.<br/><br/>I've rummaged around on Metafilter search looking for things like "color" and "color theory", but am not having any luck. Does anyone remember this? If I recall it was a fairly simple layout, set up as possibly a series of blog posts. I think it had something like 20 different sections over the course of it.]]></description>
  401. <link>https://ask.metafilter.com/379578/Lost-in-Color-Space-Help-me-re-find-an-explanation-of-color</link>
  402. <guid isPermaLink="false">tag:ask.metafilter.com,2024:site.379578</guid>
  403. <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 07:50:04 GMT</pubDate>
  404. <dc:creator>Zalzidrax</dc:creator>
  405. <category>art</category>
  406. <category>blog</category>
  407. <category>color</category>
  408. <category>ColorTheory</category>
  409. <category>graphics</category>
  410. <wfw:commentRss>https://ask.metafilter.com/379578/Lost-in-Color-Space-Help-me-re-find-an-explanation-of-color/rss</wfw:commentRss>
  411. </item>
  412. </channel>
  413. </rss>

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