What do you know about Teach for America?
What can you tell me about Teach for America, or similar programs? I will be graduating soon, and I think teaching is something I might be interested in, but not long-term. (Probably 5 years max.) Have...
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For British Eyes Only: How do you refer to the American Revolutionary War? Is the war taught in general history classes? How important is it considered in the scope of the class, and the British...
View ArticleWhat's the best way to turn my stuff into cash?
What's the best way to sell my stuff? I am a college student with a very small bank account. I'm home on break, and see all this crap sitting around in my old room. Help me turn it into money. I don't...
View ArticleWhat's the deal with these detoxing food pads?
What's the deal with Koyotakaradetoxfootpads? I saw a picture of these after being used, and got intrigued. What is really going on? Has anybody tried these and documented it, or do any MeFites have...
View ArticleHow can I come up with work samples and get this job?
I'm applying for a part-time copy editing position at a local paper. They're asking for ten work samples, but the thing is, I haven't really done anything professionally. Even better, I don't have all...
View ArticleDrugs for dogs
What are some good online sources for pet medicine? Medicine from my vet is expensive, and I want to get the best price without sacrificing quality, service, or my dog's health. I know about...
View ArticleIs Lonely Planet my best bet?
What is the best UK travel guide to give to an American student spending the semester there in the spring? She'll be in Gloucestershire, with short trips to London and around the Continent depending on...
View ArticleRomantic symbolism: conflict-free and on the cheap
Help me find a quality, non-diamond engagement ring that wont plunge me deeper into debt. My fiancee and I have been engaged for long enough that it's getting annoying and pretty ridiculous that she...
View ArticleCan you convince me NOT to buy a hybrid?
What are the downsides to owning a hybrid? In the market for a new car, and wondering about the cost/benefit ratio, among other things. Hoping that hybrid owners can help out here. Concerns are mostly...
View ArticleCableCard needed. Difficulty: Comcast
So, through a series of unfortunate events we've made the switch to Comcast for tv & internet. In conjunction with the switch, we got a new Tivo Roamio. In order to make it work, we need a...
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