there is a little place to eat (its more like a convenience store that also serves food) off Southard and Duval called Romeo's (well at least it was there 5 years ago). Go there in the morning when it quiet, and get the bacon egg and cheese on the fresh cuban bread. Sit out on the porch and just enjoy the morning.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ShawnString at 5:49 PM on April 28, 2008

seconding AVAM (American Visionary Art Museum), but Joy America the awesome cafe at the top is closed for renovations right now.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ShawnString at 6:27 AM on April 18, 2008

You may want to check out Visual Hub . Not free but a really GREAT video conversion prog
posted to Ask Metafilter by ShawnString at 1:22 PM on April 17, 2008

which screws are you missing? mefi mail me and I can get those part numbers.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ShawnString at 4:22 AM on April 15, 2008

I do it for a living and seconding what everyone else is saying. ESP the black stick and ice cube trays (I use a plastic box compartmentalized box that I got at a craft store)

Let me know if I can be any help (I can get you a copy of the take apart for it, just dont tell Apple...shh)
posted to Ask Metafilter by ShawnString at 4:27 AM on April 3, 2008

I get alot of my tea from Teavana. I have been very happy with their teas ( I am a BIG Darjeeling fan). It makes me happy (and more broke) now they opened a shop just down the road from my house.

On aside, one thing I picked up from there was one of the teamakers that you put on top of the cup. I was leery at first but damn that makes some good tea.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ShawnString at 6:27 AM on March 24, 2008

I beg to differ on the ink jet iron ons. I have made tees for my 4 1/2 year old daughter, my 2 year old son and myself since she was very little.
Use the Avery ones, wash them inside out and they last surprisingly well.
The only thing you have to watch out for is making sure that if you are going to use it on a colored tee that the colors in the iron on "work" for the color of the tee shirt. You will be golden if you use light grey or white though.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ShawnString at 9:19 AM on February 21, 2008 marked best answer

you may want to check this previous question out too
posted to Ask Metafilter by ShawnString at 12:29 PM on February 8, 2008 marked best answer

What you may want to do as well is reformat the drive to HFS+. Most new drives I Have found come preformatted as FAT32 and definately slows things down IMHO.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ShawnString at 8:48 AM on January 30, 2008

doh...should have finished you know....actually READING the rest of the question.

But I know I personally have seen at least 3 of those particular drives crap out. I would be very leery of any of those WD drives.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ShawnString at 8:50 AM on January 30, 2008

simple.
(this is on the imac) go to system pref-sharing, select tab for internet sharing, select sharing from ethernet to airport, you can set it up to be secure wireless network as well. The imac will no act like a airport base station. you should be good to go.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ShawnString at 12:53 PM on January 17, 2008

oh yea...and on your ibook set it so it is a DHCP connection. Let the imac take care of the IPs
posted to Ask Metafilter by ShawnString at 12:54 PM on January 17, 2008

"Renting them from the car rental company is fairly pricey, but you can usually buy cheap booster/car seats for $20 each or so at Wal-Mart. You might purchase them on the ground if you can -- that's a valuable $40 worth of stress reduction."

This was our plan on the booster seats for when we get to Naples (our final destination). Unfortunately we have to have both of them in car seats for the flight as well (my daughter is a shrimp and... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by ShawnString at 12:21 PM on January 14, 2008

Ok, I am confused (and the FAA sites doesnt help much) Are carseats required or just highly recommended?
posted to Ask Metafilter by ShawnString at 1:09 PM on January 14, 2008

This thread makes me feel very nervous (if I havent been already) about the Zack Snyder film of Watchmen.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ShawnString at 7:12 AM on January 8, 2008

(hit send to early)

I just hope that they dont fuck it up. Thats all I ask.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ShawnString at 7:13 AM on January 8, 2008

Sorry have to do it:

Metafilter: It's like a gag, but humane

But to Nth the answers its totally to keep the kids quiet while the "adults" do their business. My local band does it, and when my 4 1/2 year old knows we are going there she is extra good.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ShawnString at 7:00 PM on January 4, 2008

domino:
it was listed on my final paycheck of the year (issued on 12/31/07) as a fringe benefit (1732.54) and then later on the same stub there is a adjustment to net pay for a "non-cash fringe benefit" for $1600. So I think they payed the taxes on it for me, and then i just make up the difference.

Either way i got a new laptop. w00t.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ShawnString at 12:24 PM on January 3, 2008

RAM RAM RAM.
upgrade the ram, get at LEAST 1GB (its so cheap right now) and you should be ok. YMMV.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ShawnString at 6:51 PM on December 21, 2007

I get my ram from DMS Memory. I have been getting 1GB dimms (granted for MAc Book Pros) for about $50 each.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ShawnString at 8:10 PM on December 21, 2007

How about Evan Dando of The Lemonheads doing "Skull" by the Misfits? This page has a couple of other ones but I know that one fits your criteria
posted to Ask Metafilter by ShawnString at 4:27 AM on December 8, 2007

its like in that one episode of The Simpsons...

but yea, those guys take that VERY serious. just be careful.

also when buying helmets, make sure they are at least DOT approved.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ShawnString at 6:09 AM on December 2, 2007

How about Alice In Wonderland/Through The Looking Glass?
posted to Ask Metafilter by ShawnString at 6:37 AM on November 26, 2007

I can not recommend more highly The Avett Brothers.
Esp if you can see them live.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ShawnString at 4:59 AM on November 17, 2007

It doesnt matter about interface at all. Take a bare enclosure (FW/USB2/eSATA/whatever) drop the new drive in, format it using Disk Directory, buy (I am not sure off the top of my head if the trial version does it all) a copy of SuperDuper, clone the drive to the new one, and you should be good to go.
2nd making sure the new drive boots the machine.

I do the above all the time (but I use Carbon Copy Cloner because I usually have both drives hooked up to a... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by ShawnString at 10:35 AM on November 12, 2007

Kadin2048 those frothers at Ikea are 1.99.
And my wife swears by them, heated milk, froth, run frother in hot soapy water, run frother in clean water, run frother in air, put away. done.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ShawnString at 1:47 PM on October 29, 2007

shhh. what I do go to some of the better tshirt sites (think Threadless) save the nice big preview picture, take it in Photoshop, clean it up a little, and print.
Very cool.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ShawnString at 4:13 AM on October 28, 2007

nthing Pushing Daisies as well. its just such a sweet, funny, surreal show. but I am curious about one thing...you actually PAID for The Big Bang Theory?
I d/l the 1st ep when it was free on iTunes and could only watch about 10 min of it. HORRIBLE.

but to each his own I guess.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ShawnString at 4:08 AM on October 28, 2007

it is also called a jeep cap . check local army surplus stores, esp this time of year they should have them.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ShawnString at 1:48 PM on October 16, 2007

2nd the Sauetbraten with Gingersnap Gravy. Its like sausage, gross to watch being made (ewww...grey slimy beef?!?) but DEEEE-LICIOUS to eat.
When it starts to get cold, my mom always starts to think about making it.
It means fall to me.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ShawnString at 5:49 AM on October 12, 2007

and after reading that recipe for sauerbraten. They do it all wrong :)
posted to Ask Metafilter by ShawnString at 5:51 AM on October 12, 2007

thanks all. that is exactly what i needed to know!

behold the power of ask.mefi
posted to Ask Metafilter by ShawnString at 11:16 AM on October 10, 2007

My wife suggested (shes the gardener) a mint bath/foot soak. or just mow it over and enjoy the smell.

I will be keeping an eye on this for the same reason...too much in yard.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ShawnString at 7:34 AM on October 9, 2007

I know personally, I dont think I will ever get another desktop for myself (family is another issue) I am always a little worried of theft (knock on wood) or dropage (esp with a 4 year old and a 20 month old).
There is a great freedom with being able to have it with you where ever you go, but if you asked my wife she would say I am always on my computer.
I am like you in terms of app use and as long as you have enough RAM you should be fine.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ShawnString at 11:20 AM on September 13, 2007

oh and seconding the "external" mouse. Esp if using at a desk.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ShawnString at 11:21 AM on September 13, 2007

seconding Lulu. Boss printed out a 300 page OS X Tiger Server Admin PDF, had it bound and it turned out very good. I think it was pretty cheap too.
8 1/2x 11 perfect bound, black and white, 300 pages 1 copy= $10.50
posted to Ask Metafilter by ShawnString at 6:43 AM on August 21, 2007

if you want i have a 512 i can sell you cheap. I got a 1GB off ebay for my g4 ibook and took 512 out. drop me a email if interested.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ShawnString at 7:06 PM on August 9, 2007

Pose a picture so it looks like the Capitol Dome is wearing a hat, or pose a picture so that it looks like you are holding the Washington Monument between your hands.

Or so it looks like the Washington Monument is coming out of your head...

you mean like this?

yea...i just wanted to show off my daughter...
posted to Ask Metafilter by ShawnString at 11:10 AM on August 6, 2007

I had a imac g4 logic board that someone spilled coke (cola) on, what we did was removed everything we could from it, took a low flat dish, added water and Efferdent (yes the same stuff people use for dentures) let it sit in that over night. let it dry out for about a week, put it back together and it has been running flawlessly for almost a year now. but of course, YMMV.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ShawnString at 8:13 AM on July 13, 2007

seconding the extended warranty (applecare), worth every penny if lets say yr optical drive conks out at day 367 of ownership.
also you can save some cash buy NOT buying the RAM from Apple but buying third party RAM.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ShawnString at 10:54 AM on July 5, 2007

I know with Apple laptops, they advise to let it fully discharge once a month, other then that it is "smart" enough to fully charge, discharge a little then recharge again.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ShawnString at 8:32 AM on June 22, 2007

yea I kinda figured it was a "known issue" as they say. When I got to the attic sale (late about an hour before they stopped it), there where 3 other Taku jackets all with exactly the same problem.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ShawnString at 1:32 PM on June 20, 2007

Agree with everyone..back up back up back up! And It does sound like a bad HD. but one thing (and I know I will be the bad guy here) but the $350 doesnt sound too off.
A little high, but not too bad. If it is 12" PB thats about right (those things are a big ole pain in the ass to work on) but if its a 15 or 17" then, maybe 250-300 (thats about what I would charge), esp if you take it to a local shop. They have to make some money too.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ShawnString at 12:12 PM on June 18, 2007

it definately sounds like a bad DC-In board, go find a local AASP (Apple Authorized Service Provider), if they know what they are doing they should dignose it pretty quick. The part is cheap, < $50, labor shouldnt be too bad (it isnt too hard for them to do, no more then 1hr). the reason i recommend a local shop is they tend to do more out of warranty work and know what they are doing and also because 95% of the bozos who work at the apple stores are....well lets just say they arent the sharpest... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by ShawnString at 6:53 PM on June 7, 2007 marked best answer

what you may want to do is check out any books on the northern end of the Appalachian Trail. The northern end is Mt. Katahdin. I am sure that would be a great resource.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ShawnString at 8:26 AM on June 7, 2007

man if there is ever a question that needs mefi's own asavage to chime in i think this is it
posted to Ask Metafilter by ShawnString at 1:38 PM on June 4, 2007

check these guys out.

Lulu

My boss had gotten a pretty big PDF (a server Admin book)printed as a book and it looks really nice. I dont know about cost or turn around, but they did a nice job.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ShawnString at 10:29 AM on May 22, 2007

after i post that i dug a little deeper on lulu. it seems pretty upfront about their charges. boss man, after he got his copy of his book, went and got 4 more of the same title for everyone one else in the office. oh boy. /sarcasm

and he would know if there were hidden charges/scams etc. he hunts for things like that
posted to Ask Metafilter by ShawnString at 11:57 AM on May 22, 2007

The Vandals- So Long Farewell & Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious both from the Sound Of Music.
great great punk band.

25 Minutes To Go (Johnny Cash)-Pearl Jam
Across The Universe -Rufus Wainwright
All My Loving (Organ Version) -The Exotic Beatles
Ring of Fire (Johnny Cash) Social Distortion
Going Underground (The Jam)-Buffalo Tom
I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend (the Ramones)- Pete Yorn... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by ShawnString at 12:20 PM on May 21, 2007

BIG ole seconding the Avett Brothers. Saw them locally a few weeks ago. so freaking great. I felt like I was at a punk show, so much energy. (and they have a new album coming out tomorrow)

also another great band (but apparently broke up in 2000, which might explain why I havent heard much from them lately) is The Bad Livers. great 3 piece from Austin. check out Delusions of Banjer.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ShawnString at 4:27 AM on May 14, 2007