Pho.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saladin at 4:54 AM on August 28, 2008

Seconding gofargogo's recommendation of asking the 2002 FAQ. Those guys (and gals) can tell you anything you need to know and then some.

I'm also totally pumped to hear of other 02'ers on Metafilter.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saladin at 6:06 PM on August 25, 2008

Bring a bottle of dessert liquor, like Calvados.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saladin at 7:56 AM on August 23, 2008

Department of Eagles.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saladin at 3:46 PM on August 20, 2008

Anything from Miles Davis's Kind of Blue would work for sure, especially "Blue in Green" and "Flamenco Sketches." Also, "My Ship" from Miles Ahead would do nicely, I think.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saladin at 11:20 AM on August 16, 2008

Shotmaker
posted to Ask Metafilter by saladin at 2:15 PM on August 14, 2008

Jammyland. Their store is closed for the summer while they look for a new location, but if these guys don't have it, then nobody does.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saladin at 5:13 AM on August 8, 2008

Seconding mkultra; though you've already got the reservations, if you ever go again, try to eat at the bar. It's more fun, more intimate, and the service is better.

As far as food recommendations, if they're still serving the pumpkin (or was it sweet potato?) ravioli, by all means, order a plate.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saladin at 8:26 AM on August 6, 2008

Pinochle. So exotic that it requires its own special deck.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saladin at 5:45 AM on July 28, 2008

You said no 80's stuff, but what about the 90's? I'd recommend the following albums, all of which are on the screamy side, but totally awesome:

The Sleepytime Trio - Memory Minus
Drive Like Jehu - Yank Crime
Four Hundred Years - Suture and other songs
Hoover - The Lurid Traversal of Route 7

There are several discographies out of 90's punk and hardcore bands that you might enjoy, including Swing Kids, Crimson... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by saladin at 1:50 PM on July 24, 2008

Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saladin at 7:38 AM on July 21, 2008

If you're a Monty Python fan, I'd argue that Spamalot is about as bad as it gets. The "jazz-hands and loud asides" style of comedy that pervades Broadway is completely at odds with the subtle absurdity of the source material. When I went to see it, the audience was divided into two camps: the vast majority who'd never seen the movie and loved every second of what they were seeing, and a handful of sour nerds like myself.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saladin at 4:21 AM on July 17, 2008

Echoing everyone else's comments concerning the world's interest in your junk, I will add that if you're still concerned you should pick up a pair of Birdwell's.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saladin at 4:25 AM on July 16, 2008

Todd Barry
Joe Mande
posted to Ask Metafilter by saladin at 4:25 AM on July 15, 2008

Oh, and of course, Rick Shapiro.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saladin at 4:25 AM on July 15, 2008

Will you have access to a rental car? If so, I'd recommend going for a long hike in Paynes Prarie (with real live bison!), maybe heading up to Palatka for a stroll through The Ravines, or taking a drive to St. Augustine to visit the historic downtown and the beautiful beaches. There's also a lot of great springsheads within easy driving distance of Gainesville, including Salt Springs and Ginnie Springs.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by saladin at 4:47 AM on July 10, 2008

I no longer have the phone number (honest), but I suggest you start asking around about Milk & Honey.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saladin at 12:51 PM on June 29, 2008

Larry Carlton
Steve Howe
Robert Fripp
Doug Martsch
Eddie Van Halen
posted to Ask Metafilter by saladin at 7:40 AM on June 27, 2008

(Not that I'm saying these are the five best, just that they're five more names that should be added to your list).
posted to Ask Metafilter by saladin at 7:41 AM on June 27, 2008

Does Toadies's "Possum Kingdom" fit the bill?
posted to Ask Metafilter by saladin at 7:34 AM on June 27, 2008

Zheng's Lucky Sunday Garden.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saladin at 12:25 PM on June 24, 2008

It's "Lark's Tongues in Aspic, Part II", from Lark's Tongues In Aspic. Here's a slightly different version.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saladin at 11:38 AM on June 23, 2008 marked best answer

micayetoca is right; the Argentina bootleg has a version of Lark's Tongues in Aspic II. I'd bet that's the version used in the video you linked.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saladin at 12:12 PM on June 23, 2008

Sporcle. New quizzes added daily.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saladin at 4:46 AM on June 23, 2008

Hmm, I seem to have misunderstood what you meant by "real time." Still, Sporcle has some great games, it's entirely worth checking out.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saladin at 4:47 AM on June 23, 2008

Faulkner's novella "Old Man" from If I Forget Thee, Jerusalem, features the great Mississippi Flood of 1927.

Also, Zora Neale Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God has a chapter on the Okeechobee Hurricane of 1928.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saladin at 5:23 PM on June 10, 2008

What day of the week?
posted to Ask Metafilter by saladin at 2:05 PM on June 5, 2008

Go to the Russian Baths on E. 10th Street and take a nap out on their sun deck.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saladin at 11:43 AM on June 3, 2008

Moby Dick.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saladin at 1:46 PM on June 2, 2008

Similar to Kimdog, my office closes at 2pm on Fridays all summer long. It's the best.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saladin at 8:02 AM on May 31, 2008

I'm partial to cuneiform, myself.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saladin at 6:34 AM on May 29, 2008

What were your LSAT scores and GPA? It'd be helpful to know what sorts of schools you'd realistically get in to... for instance, why isn't Harvard on your list?
posted to Ask Metafilter by saladin at 8:38 AM on May 28, 2008

Babbit by Sinclair Lewis fits the bill.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saladin at 3:58 PM on May 25, 2008

Craftsmen is well known for this. The tools aren't the highest quality, but they're pretty rugged, and Sears has always been excellent about replacing them free of charge when they do break.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saladin at 1:11 PM on May 23, 2008

One minute too late, and I misspelled the company name. Sigh.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saladin at 1:11 PM on May 23, 2008

Adding a turbo for under $300 will be well-nigh impossible.

If I were you, I'd start out by getting an open-element air filter system, like this one from K&N. Though their horsepower gain claims are probably a little optimistic, you will see slightly better power and mileage by allowing your engine to breathe easier. It's also a fun and easy install and a good way to begin to familiarize yourself with your car.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by saladin at 12:36 PM on May 22, 2008

If you're not interested in going all the way out to Brooklyn just for beer, I'd suggest you head over to the excellent Vol de Nuit on West 4th near 6th Avenue. There are a million amazing restaurants in that area too (including Babbo, which is absurdly good), so it's a much more convenient location than Spuyten Devil.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saladin at 6:45 AM on May 20, 2008

"America, Fuck Yeah" from the Team America: World Police soundtrack.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saladin at 12:18 PM on May 15, 2008

"American Hearts" by Piebald.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saladin at 12:24 PM on May 15, 2008

Sorry to keep dropping in with single recommendations, but let me also add "Trucker's Atlas" by Modest Mouse.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saladin at 1:02 PM on May 15, 2008

If he likes comedy, you could take him to the Asssscat 3000 show at the UCB Theater on Sunday night. It's absolutely hilarious, although it can get a little racy, so be forewarned. If you don't want to wait in line for the free later show, I'd suggest buying tickets to the earlier show pronto.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saladin at 6:45 AM on May 15, 2008

Alice in Chains - "Junkhead"
Black Sabbath - "Snowblind"
Tool - "Sober" "Undertow" (maybe)
posted to Ask Metafilter by saladin at 2:52 PM on May 13, 2008

Steely Dan - "Charlie Freak"
posted to Ask Metafilter by saladin at 6:56 AM on May 14, 2008

Ted Baker.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saladin at 1:48 PM on May 9, 2008

Zach! is right about Ravel, I'd recommend his Sonatines (Modere, Mouvement D, Anime).
posted to Ask Metafilter by saladin at 6:24 AM on May 9, 2008

You're built like several of my friends and fellow former lifeguards. Classic Birdwells fit them perfectly.

The thing about Birdwells that you'll have to keep in mind when trying them on is: they're like a good pair of jeans. They may fit just so-so for the first month or two of wear, but by the 6 month mark, they're like an extension of your body.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saladin at 11:22 AM on May 1, 2008

I got in to UCLA and got rejected by UC Berkeley just a few months ago.

I graduated from NYU in 2004 with a B.A. in English and a 3.5 GPA. I got a 172 (99th percentile) on the LSAT last June, had decent extra-curriculars and some excellent letters of recommendation, etc. I applied to both UCLA and UC Berkeley (my application fee to UCLA was waived by the school because of my LSAT score), and only got in to the former.

I'm a bit perplexed at... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by saladin at 4:47 PM on April 29, 2008

Dothan, Alabama.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saladin at 11:38 AM on April 29, 2008

Ignore nearly all of the previous advice in this thread, it's all wrong.

The most sensible drink for you to be drinking is straight bourbon, something mid-shelf like Maker's Mark. You'll order it "neat," meaning no ice, just plain old wonderful bourbon.

- You said you wanted something that won't get you drunk. Bourbon is perfect for that. Why? Because, unlike every other drink suggested in this thread, bourbon will... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by saladin at 10:37 AM on April 25, 2008

I'm partial to Tokyo Jihen's Osca, but it gets a little fast toward the end, and I have no idea if it would actually be on a karaoke machine.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saladin at 6:06 AM on April 25, 2008