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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:admin="http://webns.net/mvcb/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:rdf="http://www.w3.org/1999/02/22-rdf-syntax-ns#" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:xCal="urn:ietf:params:xml:ns:xcal" xmlns:geo="https://www.w3.org/2003/01/geo/wgs84_pos#"> <channel> <title>Ask MetaFilter</title> <link>https://ask.metafilter.com/</link> <description>The past 24 hours of questions at Ask MetaFilter</description> <pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 23:37:28 GMT</pubDate> <lastBuildDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 23:37:28 GMT</lastBuildDate> <language>en-us</language> <docs>http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss</docs> <ttl>60</ttl> <atom:link href="https://rss.metafilter.com/ask.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <item> <title>What gift for a someone who cleared my driveway of a fallen tree?</title> <description><![CDATA[The recent PNW bomb cyclone <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/do-ru.bsky.social/post/3lbgtnjltcs2d">knocked two large limbs of a tall tree into our driveway</a>. Amazingly, neither of our cars were damaged; one limb fell between the cars, the other was still barely attached to the tree suspended over the front of one of the cars. Also amazingly, a contractor, doing construction across our street, without our asking said he'd "like to play with his chainsaw" and offered to cut up the limbs for no cost. We now have a manageable pile of debris in our driveway. What sort of gift would you suggest for him?<br/><br/>All I know about him is his name, phone number, and that he's a nice guy.]]></description> <link>https://ask.metafilter.com/383163/What-gift-for-a-someone-who-cleared-my-driveway-of-a-fallen-tree</link> <guid isPermaLink="false">tag:ask.metafilter.com,2024:site.383163</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 23:37:28 GMT</pubDate> <dc:creator>ShooBoo</dc:creator> <category>bombcyclone</category> <category>chainsaw</category> <category>gift</category> <category>tree</category> <wfw:commentRss>https://ask.metafilter.com/383163/What-gift-for-a-someone-who-cleared-my-driveway-of-a-fallen-tree/rss</wfw:commentRss> </item> <item> <title>Where to get a medical screening body scan or something similar? </title> <description><![CDATA[I've been in physical hell for a couple years after much milder issues for about 5. Doctors sort of shug and suggest maybe Fibromyalgia despite saying a lot of my symptoms don't line up, do yoga, keep moving, try this diet or that. I went gluten free, anti-inflammatory , etc. Doctors aren't concerned but I am concerned it could be something bigger and want to rule it out. Where can I get a private pay test for the cheapest?<br/><br/>I feel like I have the flu, have fatigue so bad I have like 6 good hours a day, abdomen pain, rib cage pain, back pain, pain around my leg pain, all over tenderness, lost a lot of my hair and wear a kerchief now, and if I over do it, I'll be paying for it for days. <br><br>Finally my PCP listened. 3 requests for MRI from my PCP were denied then she retired that month and now 8 months later I can't find a PCP. <br><br><br>** Can I just fly to some country, and get a cheap body scan, so when I wake up in pain I don't ALSO have to worry that it's some kind of cancer...<br><br><br><br>[backstory. Doctors for 4 years told my mom her issues were this or that. Just "pay more attention when you are eating" (cancer had pushed her throat closed so she was choking but they didn't see that on the swallow test), or the pain is osteoporosis - take vitamin D. Well, a second trip to the ER they finally scanned - stage 4... both parents had 3 different kinds of cancer each. I already have 4 cancerous-y kinds of things thyroid, skin, eye cancer scares-keep an eye on it kind of thing {all three my parents had those cancers} and undetected placenta accreta that almost killed me and led to emergency hysterectomy and I have young kid that needs a parent.]<br><br>When it started I was active, not overweight, pretty health focused and happy enough- needed 7 hours of sleep instead of 12. Now I am 50 pounds up since I have to sit or lie down more than half my walking hours, and my face seriously looks like shit. I aged like 10 years in 2. What gives? I am exhausted and in pain and can not do any of the things I used to do. Sorry for the disjointed explanation. It honestly is hard to focus on my bad days and I dont want to spend any more time in the chair. If someone has had similar issues I'd love to hear, too.]]></description> <link>https://ask.metafilter.com/383162/Where-to-get-a-medical-screening-body-scan-or-something-similar</link> <guid isPermaLink="false">tag:ask.metafilter.com,2024:site.383162</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:54:30 GMT</pubDate> <dc:creator>ReluctantViking</dc:creator> <category>health</category> <category>medicaltourism</category> <category>pain</category> <wfw:commentRss>https://ask.metafilter.com/383162/Where-to-get-a-medical-screening-body-scan-or-something-similar/rss</wfw:commentRss> </item> <item> <title>Could I Have Handled This Better?</title> <description><![CDATA[Today I found a guy in the street opposite my apartment. He was in like a prayer position, with his knees in the street against the kerb and his torso held up by his elbows on the sidewalk. He had two bags of groceries which he'd dropped and looked out cold/ nodded out. I called local non-emergency police and the fire dept came and got him up and moving. I don't know if I should've just tried to do that myself first, or if calling for help was the better option?<br/><br/>When the fire dept arrived I couldn't see what was happening because their truck was between me and them, but when they left I could see the guy - a bit dazed - gathering his groceries. <br>Also, I'd just come back from a very poor area where there's a lot of drug use, so that was on my mind, despite not having explicit indication of that in this case.<br>So: I'm assuming here that he wasn't having a medical emergency, but whatever happened must've been pretty significant for him to wind up in that state. I guess I'm thinking that if the fire dept just woke him up, I could've saved a lot of bother by doing that myself? I'm asking because I've just never been this situation before/ would like to know what to do if there's a next time. Thanks!]]></description> <link>https://ask.metafilter.com/383161/Could-I-Have-Handled-This-Better</link> <guid isPermaLink="false">tag:ask.metafilter.com,2024:site.383161</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:38:59 GMT</pubDate> <dc:creator>7 Minutes of Madness</dc:creator> <category>maninstreet</category> <category>noddedout</category> <wfw:commentRss>https://ask.metafilter.com/383161/Could-I-Have-Handled-This-Better/rss</wfw:commentRss> </item> <item> <title>How to download all photos and videos from a Facebook group I'm in?</title> <description><![CDATA[I've tried various tools found via Googling and none of them are working.<br/><br/>Context: A beloved neighborhood cat with his own fan group on Facebook recently died and there's talk of making a memorial statue of him. My husband and I would like to help facilitate this by figuring out how to use the thousands of photos and hundreds of videos of the cat that have been posted to the group to create a 3d model in Blender or other videogame modeling software so that a lifelike lifesize model can be 3d printed for an artist to use to make a silicone mold to cast from.<br><br>We just need the photos and videos, not the posts and comments. Looking for a tool that I can run on the group while I'm logged into Facebook that will go through several years of posts and scrape all the photos and videos from those posts. <br><br>Please advise, thanks!]]></description> <link>https://ask.metafilter.com/383160/How-to-download-all-photos-and-videos-from-a-Facebook-group-Im-in</link> <guid isPermaLink="false">tag:ask.metafilter.com,2024:site.383160</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:07:44 GMT</pubDate> <dc:creator>Jacqueline</dc:creator> <category>facebook</category> <category>scraping</category> <wfw:commentRss>https://ask.metafilter.com/383160/How-to-download-all-photos-and-videos-from-a-Facebook-group-Im-in/rss</wfw:commentRss> </item> <item> <title>Recommend me a cute, modern craft kit, please</title> <description><![CDATA[I want to get a little crafting gift for a college student, and I'm looking for a full kit that includes everything. I love <a href="https://subversivecrossstitch.com/products/postmenopausal-female-pillow-case-deluxe-kit?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email">Subversive Cross Stitch</a>, but none of her messages are right for this giftee. Who sells a cute, modern kit that might fit my needs? Doesn't need to be cross stitch; could be another type of stitching, but overall needs to be something you can do by hand in a dorm room.]]></description> <link>https://ask.metafilter.com/383159/Recommend-me-a-cute-modern-craft-kit-please</link> <guid isPermaLink="false">tag:ask.metafilter.com,2024:site.383159</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 20:33:16 GMT</pubDate> <dc:creator>BlahLaLa</dc:creator> <category>craft</category> <category>gift</category> <category>kit</category> <category>stitching</category> <wfw:commentRss>https://ask.metafilter.com/383159/Recommend-me-a-cute-modern-craft-kit-please/rss</wfw:commentRss> </item> <item> <title>What insurance do I need when I'm in Canada for several months?</title> <description><![CDATA[(Asking anonymously because people I care about don't yet know about my plan) I'm going to be splitting with my spouse soon and plan to take about six months in Quebec to heal, plan my next steps, and work on some long-overdue writing projects. I'm a US citizen though, and I'll be there on the automatic tourist entry (up to six months without a visa). I have both (1) health insurance and (2) car insurance in the US. Please help me figure out what insurance I'll be smart to have during the half-year when I'm away. (Details after the jump...)<br/><br/>(1) I have good US health insurance and understand I'll be covered, but to a very minimal degree. It looks like about $4,000 payout after my $1,150 deductible, and that number covers up to only 65% of the total cost. Not ideal.<br><br>What supplemental insurance is a good idea in this situation? I understand that I might be eligible to purchase private health coverage for the period, but I am having a very hard time finding policies and companies that seem legit. Also, I think travel insurance is too pricey, but I'm willing to be proven wrong.<br><br>(2) I have good US car insurance. I understand I'll be covered as normal in Canada. Are there other auto insurance coverage plans I should consider for the next six months?<br><br>If it helps, I'm middle-aged, male and in decent enough health.]]></description> <link>https://ask.metafilter.com/383158/What-insurance-do-I-need-when-Im-in-Canada-for-several-months</link> <guid isPermaLink="false">tag:ask.metafilter.com,2024:site.383158</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 19:37:12 GMT</pubDate> <dc:creator>Anonymous</dc:creator> <category>auto</category> <category>canada</category> <category>car</category> <category>health</category> <category>insurance</category> <category>supplemental</category> <category>tourist</category> <category>us</category> <wfw:commentRss>https://ask.metafilter.com/383158/What-insurance-do-I-need-when-Im-in-Canada-for-several-months/rss</wfw:commentRss> </item> <item> <title>Are there drawbacks to installing a Ting (not phone carrier) sensor?</title> <description><![CDATA[We've received an insurance company offer for free installation of a <a href="https://www.tingfire.com/">Ting sensor</a> to monitor potential arcing or electrical hazard issues on our home wiring. Are there any downsides to accepting this offer?<br/><br/>Previously our insurance offered a plug-in car tracker to potentially save us money on our car insurance. The downside was the service was provided free for a year, but then cost $40 per year - and they were data mining all of our driving habits, etc. For the first year we saved about $5. So we did not consider that paying them to monitor our driving was a good option.<br>The Ting sensor does not appear to have downsides except for giving out clues about our electrical consumption.<br>Does anyone have experience with the Ting sensor?]]></description> <link>https://ask.metafilter.com/383157/Are-there-drawbacks-to-installing-a-Ting-not-phone-carrier-sensor</link> <guid isPermaLink="false">tag:ask.metafilter.com,2024:site.383157</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 19:35:56 GMT</pubDate> <dc:creator>tronec</dc:creator> <category>FirePrevention</category> <category>Insurance</category> <category>TingElectricalSensor</category> <wfw:commentRss>https://ask.metafilter.com/383157/Are-there-drawbacks-to-installing-a-Ting-not-phone-carrier-sensor/rss</wfw:commentRss> </item> <item> <title>TEAch me</title> <description><![CDATA[Hello, it is dreary outside and I want to indulge myself by upgrading my tea time. I have a kettle with temperature control and I have a variety of tea bags from the grocery store and nice mugs that suit me. What's the next stage or two of being a hobbyist tea drinker? Loose leaf tea? A sophisticated brewing technique? Some knowledge to make me appreciate it more? Teach me! Snowflakes inside.<br/><br/>To expand congenially, a few years ago I upped my coffee intake and enjoyed the process of swapping from k-cups to a french press and grinding my own beans. I am sophisticated enough to know I should probably be weighing things and timing things and generally being scientific about it, but I can't be bothered. <br><br>For tea, I buy a pack of <em>whatever</em> bags from the store and drink a cup or two of black tea in the morning and early afternoon, and then swap over to herbals and chamomile in the evening. My kettle has buttons to heat the water to the appropriate temperature for those different types, so I follow that, but then I leave the tea bags in the entire time I'm drinking because does it really make a difference? <br><br>I want to:<br>1. Learn about the different tiers of tea I can buy + equipment upgrades<br>2. Get better at making tea<br>3. Understand the things that aficionados notice about tea that us novices may miss<br><br>I appreciate any and all suggestions, even if they veer from those lanes!]]></description> <link>https://ask.metafilter.com/383156/TEAch-me</link> <guid isPermaLink="false">tag:ask.metafilter.com,2024:site.383156</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 19:22:39 GMT</pubDate> <dc:creator>matrixclown</dc:creator> <category>retail</category> <category>tea</category> <category>teadrinking</category> <category>upgrade</category> <wfw:commentRss>https://ask.metafilter.com/383156/TEAch-me/rss</wfw:commentRss> </item> <item> <title>Help me find these two half remembered movies based on two scenes.</title> <description><![CDATA[I have scenes from two movies, both older science fiction, that have been rattling around my brain forever and I haven't been able to find them, maybe you can help. Details within!<br/><br/>1) Viewed on TV when I was an early teen. Science fiction movie, black and white or very early color. People are on a trip to the moon and they're being fired from a "space gun". The scientist/operator is very clear that they should be careful and guard their ears during the concussion from firing the gun. This is NOT "A Trip to the Moon".<br><br>2) This was on a tv in a bar while I was drinking. Another sci-fi, probably 70s or early 80s. Visually along the lines of Barbarella. Very homoerotic undertones, someone dressed in a toga was served a chocolate bar on a silver tray, and that's all I can remember.<br><br>I appreciate your help in potentially freeing up my brain to think about other things!]]></description> <link>https://ask.metafilter.com/383155/Help-me-find-these-two-half-remembered-movies-based-on-two-scenes</link> <guid isPermaLink="false">tag:ask.metafilter.com,2024:site.383155</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 18:18:50 GMT</pubDate> <dc:creator>mikesch</dc:creator> <category>movies</category> <category>ScienceFiction</category> <category>SpaceGun</category> <wfw:commentRss>https://ask.metafilter.com/383155/Help-me-find-these-two-half-remembered-movies-based-on-two-scenes/rss</wfw:commentRss> </item> <item> <title>Recs: personal essays, especially available on audiobook</title> <description><![CDATA[Personal essays are heavily my thing right now. Have been listening to Best American Essays collections and branching out some from there (Sallie Tisdale's essay about memory and memoir writing got me onto her book about death, though I'm partial to shorter forms, essays over monographs) but I'd love some recommendations for "best of genre." They don't have to be recent, as the ones I've been listening to have. I'm happiest if they're available on audio as I just have lost all power of concentration for eye-reading. Thanks!]]></description> <link>https://ask.metafilter.com/383154/Recs-personal-essays-especially-available-on-audiobook</link> <guid isPermaLink="false">tag:ask.metafilter.com,2024:site.383154</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 17:48:05 GMT</pubDate> <dc:creator>less-of-course</dc:creator> <category>essays</category> <wfw:commentRss>https://ask.metafilter.com/383154/Recs-personal-essays-especially-available-on-audiobook/rss</wfw:commentRss> </item> <item> <title>Pop/rock bangers with swelling horns</title> <description><![CDATA[Looking for your favorite modern pop/rock hits with swelling horns, <a href="https://youtube.com/watch?v=JnY0HY4AYXk">kind of like this song</a>. If you have YouTube links, even better!]]></description> <link>https://ask.metafilter.com/383153/Pop-rock-bangers-with-swelling-horns</link> <guid isPermaLink="false">tag:ask.metafilter.com,2024:site.383153</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 16:44:51 GMT</pubDate> <dc:creator>splitpeasoup</dc:creator> <category>horns</category> <category>music</category> <wfw:commentRss>https://ask.metafilter.com/383153/Pop-rock-bangers-with-swelling-horns/rss</wfw:commentRss> </item> <item> <title>Anti-do-re-mi-fa</title> <description><![CDATA[I remember honking into empty boxes of candy when I was a kid. Why did old boxes of candy make good kazoos and modern boxes of candy don't?]]></description> <link>https://ask.metafilter.com/383152/Anti-do-re-mi-fa</link> <guid isPermaLink="false">tag:ask.metafilter.com,2024:site.383152</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 16:41:47 GMT</pubDate> <dc:creator>dances_with_sneetches</dc:creator> <category>ChoochooCharlie</category> <category>GoodPlenty</category> <category>kazoos</category> <category>musicalinstruments</category> <category>nostalgia</category> <wfw:commentRss>https://ask.metafilter.com/383152/Anti-do-re-mi-fa/rss</wfw:commentRss> </item> <item> <title>Nice but comfy shoes</title> <description><![CDATA[What brands of men's dress shoes are most comfortable for wide, flat feet? Looking for special occasion shoes not everyday work wear.<br/><br/>I tend to like a widish shoe and am prone to some foot pain in less supportive and more constricting shoes. My normal life shoe uniform is Hokas and Merrells. I'd like a couple go-to shoes for nicer occasions like a fancy party or a date. A low boot is also a possibility.<br><br>I wear a 7 to 7.5 in mens so has to be available in smaller sizes or I suppose large boys sizes (though I'm not sure what the equivalent is).<br><br>Specific shoe model recommendations also welcome!]]></description> <link>https://ask.metafilter.com/383151/Nice-but-comfy-shoes</link> <guid isPermaLink="false">tag:ask.metafilter.com,2024:site.383151</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 16:17:27 GMT</pubDate> <dc:creator>latkes</dc:creator> <category>shoe</category> <wfw:commentRss>https://ask.metafilter.com/383151/Nice-but-comfy-shoes/rss</wfw:commentRss> </item> <item> <title>Have you ever tried cutting added sugars from your diet completely?</title> <description><![CDATA[Or at least on certain days? Curious what happened, both to your mood and physically.<br/><br/>My context: I'm vaguely considering cutting added sugars from my diet, probably just on work days (5 days/week) to see if it will help me lose some weight in my face and improve my mood. <br><br>However, I know that I tend to have an "all or nothing" attitude in general and don't want to end up frustrated, grumpy and most importantly lose my running a mile every work day progress (3 months so far) if I fail at the sugar thing. I know this attitude is a problem, but it exists and shaking it is harder than knowing about it.<br><br>I won't be using fake sugars like stevia or aspartame, but i don't drink tea or coffee so I don't think that will be a huge deal.]]></description> <link>https://ask.metafilter.com/383150/Have-you-ever-tried-cutting-added-sugars-from-your-diet-completely</link> <guid isPermaLink="false">tag:ask.metafilter.com,2024:site.383150</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:36:58 GMT</pubDate> <dc:creator>Eyelash</dc:creator> <category>Diet</category> <category>Sugar</category> <category>SugarFree</category> <wfw:commentRss>https://ask.metafilter.com/383150/Have-you-ever-tried-cutting-added-sugars-from-your-diet-completely/rss</wfw:commentRss> </item> <item> <title>Tech for early stages of dementia?</title> <description><![CDATA[What technology smartwatches, apps, smart home systems, tools or similar could I set up to help keep my mum safe and comfortable in the early stages of dementia? Difficulty level: She is also visually impaired. More details below.<br/><br/>My sweet mother, who maintained an iron mind her whole life, is now showing clear signs of dementia. She is increasingly forgetful and frequently repeats questions and comments. While she has adopted some basic strategies to manage her memory (such as using a paper calendar and a shopping list) I would love to set up technology that could help make her life easier and safer.<br><br>Here's her current setup: she uses an older MacBook Air and an iPhone 8. She struggles with hardware upgrades, so I'd prefer not to replace these devices if possible. She also enjoyed using a Fitbit (which recently broke) to track her steps and check the time at night.<br><br>Here are my questions: <br><br>1. Is replacing her Fitbit with another one the best option, or would a different system, such as an Apple Watch, offer additional benefits?<br><br>2. Could a smart home setup make sense for her? If so, which system would you recommend? (Note: I don't live nearby, so troubleshooting would need to be minimal.)<br><br>3. Are there specific apps that might help her navigate daily life more easily or safely?<br><br>4. Are there other practical tools, considerations, or online communities that you'd recommend?<br><br>I will be spending several weeks with her over Christmas so we could practice using new tech together. <br><br>If it's relevant, she lives in a European country.]]></description> <link>https://ask.metafilter.com/383149/Tech-for-early-stages-of-dementia</link> <guid isPermaLink="false">tag:ask.metafilter.com,2024:site.383149</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:34:07 GMT</pubDate> <dc:creator>A!</dc:creator> <category>AssistiveTechnology</category> <category>Dementia</category> <category>Elderly</category> <category>MemoryLoss</category> <category>Tech</category> <wfw:commentRss>https://ask.metafilter.com/383149/Tech-for-early-stages-of-dementia/rss</wfw:commentRss> </item> <item> <title>White Elephant Gifts That Start With T</title> <description><![CDATA[The office White Elephant Gift Exchange is quickly approaching. This year's theme is "Gifts that start with the first letter of your name". My name starts with T, and the max suggested spend is $30. Participants are all quirky, creative adults. All ideas appreciated.]]></description> <link>https://ask.metafilter.com/383148/White-Elephant-Gifts-That-Start-With-T</link> <guid isPermaLink="false">tag:ask.metafilter.com,2024:site.383148</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 13:23:43 GMT</pubDate> <dc:creator>MuChao</dc:creator> <category>gifting</category> <category>gifts</category> <category>thingsthatstartwitht</category> <category>whiteelphant</category> <wfw:commentRss>https://ask.metafilter.com/383148/White-Elephant-Gifts-That-Start-With-T/rss</wfw:commentRss> </item> <item> <title>Support for "out of sync" child</title> <description><![CDATA[What kind of exercises / videos / books would you propose to help a kid who seems out of sync in terms of non verbal communication and inadvertently gives off intense or defensive vibes to other kids, thus missing genuine opportunities for connection.<br/><br/>Presume said kid is waitlisted for everything - all the therapists and assessments. What exercises, videos or books would you do with them in the mean time? Imagine the kid is terrified of rejection (even though kids at school are by all accounts kind and tolerant), and the kid doesn't seem to be "at home" in their own skin but lives in their head a lot. So when paired with groups at school the feedback is that the kid is standoffish and tense and as such, missing genuine opportunities to connect with others. Kid may also fixate on topics of personal interest and can be exhausting for others. 9 years old.]]></description> <link>https://ask.metafilter.com/383147/Support-for-out-of-sync-child</link> <guid isPermaLink="false">tag:ask.metafilter.com,2024:site.383147</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 04:42:34 GMT</pubDate> <dc:creator>St. Peepsburg</dc:creator> <category>Outofsyncchild</category> <wfw:commentRss>https://ask.metafilter.com/383147/Support-for-out-of-sync-child/rss</wfw:commentRss> </item> </channel></rss> If you would like to create a banner that links to this page (i.e. this validation result), do the following:
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