"Sad Eyes" by Robert John
posted to MetaFilter by MeetMegan at 2:16 PM on February 20, 2006

"Sad Eyes" by Robert John

Har. "Mrs. Robinson" by Simon & Garfunkel was the song for the day my parents got married. Har.
posted to MetaFilter by MeetMegan at 2:17 PM on February 20, 2006

While the slideshow rocks, you gotta see it with the subtitles (photo titles!).
posted to MetaFilter by MeetMegan at 6:07 PM on February 14, 2006

Gotta say, though, that the Chicago version SUCKS. It misses the majority of good stuff in lieu of the locations of parking garages (some of which are defunct or open to residents of buildings only) and fast food restaurants. Perhaps they did a great job on New York, which is not for me to judge, but the Chicago guide is just awful. I've lived in Chicago my entire life and there wasn't a single thing in there where I said "hmm, that's a good one" or "hmm, I didn't know about... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by MeetMegan at 9:24 AM on September 21, 2005

Um, take a look at the first of the sponsored links: "Why these results?".
posted to MetaFilter by MeetMegan at 1:24 PM on September 19, 2005

I graduated law school with a blind student. She was phenomenal, had the most insightful and witty comments in class. Everything took her three or four times as long as the rest of us - reading cases, assimilating texts, etc. I can't imagine the stress and time this MD went through!
posted to MetaFilter by MeetMegan at 9:25 AM on April 6, 2005

Try going to college in Indiana...and turning 21 on a Sunday. I had to go to Michigan to buy my first legal beer.
posted to MetaFilter by MeetMegan at 1:05 PM on February 11, 2003

shepd & risenc, I might be the only person in the world to think this, but I love those things. They're awesome. I used one when I was in college, about two years ago, at a Meijer in Mishawaka. I think they're awesome. Granted, the whole weight thing, sucks. But there is an option on the machine (at least the one I used) that you can use to turn off the audible warnings. The cashier in control of the lines also has the option to override the weight control on any machine in the grouping. I... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by MeetMegan at 10:53 AM on January 7, 2003

There was a cool documentary on the History Channel about this a few months ago. I can't find it on their site, but it was very interesting - they talked about what the "junkyard" is used for today, as well as the history of some of the more famous (infamous) aircrafts located there. :)
posted to MetaFilter by MeetMegan at 9:11 AM on January 6, 2003

Well, yeah, to a certian extent, Asbestos is safe - everyone's right on this one - until it's disturbed. Then you have folks that are coming down with everything from asthma to cancer. My dad has mesothelioma, Asbestos-exposure cancer, and no one can figure out exactly how he got it - was it when his Asbestos-wrapped furnace was replaced in his childhood home in 1955? Was it when Asbestos tiles were removed from his office circa 1980? Or maybe it had nothing to do with Asbestos, rather, it came... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by MeetMegan at 8:36 AM on December 30, 2002

Um, the patent number he says his devices are covered by is for an "amusement device for a toilet bowl or urinal".

'nuff said.
posted to MetaFilter by MeetMegan at 7:31 AM on December 4, 2002

The phone number is listed as Nighttime News Service, as well as Mike Sandman...
posted to MetaFilter by MeetMegan at 8:24 AM on December 4, 2002

I'm in the target demo, and I've been hit up by reps for each paper as I leave the train station, work, school, lunch, at random places on the sidewalks...and you want to know something? I've never taken a single one of their free papers - but I have seen people who do take them - a lot of them are pushing 50. How does that hit their demo?

The other thing that bothers me about this is that they're just pissing people off by forcing their papers down their throats. You... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by MeetMegan at 8:10 AM on November 14, 2002

mmm, strangely enough, just as I'm reading this post the aroma of pancakes and syrup wafts through my hallway...mmm
posted to MetaFilter by MeetMegan at 6:36 AM on November 13, 2002

Does anyone have a "working" link to this story? The link in the post goes to an error page.

Thanks :)
posted to MetaFilter by MeetMegan at 11:05 AM on November 11, 2002

Thanks to all for helping me get to the story! :) I just had to ask about it - The Daily Herald is my hometown paper.

Thanks again!
posted to MetaFilter by MeetMegan at 11:37 AM on November 11, 2002

Pardonyou? - Interesting thread - thanks for the link.

A few months ago, my dad was diagnosed with mesothelioma; cancer caused by asbestos exposure. He never worked with the stuff, we can't source it to save our lives - and the thing is, meso is 100% fatal.

One bad part of this (aside from me being 100% guaranteed of watching my dad die a long and painful death, eventually suffocating on his own lungs), is that it's not even his fault. And I... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by MeetMegan at 6:55 PM on November 7, 2002

pardonyou?, yes, I agree with you - treating pre-asbestosis patients to huge amounts of money *is* something that's wrong. I do believe there has been at least some reform in that aspect, though. From what attorneys have told me, there's a "waiting list" for asbestos litigation, at least in federal court. An employee who wishes to claim for exposure to asbestos is placed on that list until he/she is actually diagnosed with meso. Then, their claim is pushed through. Like I said, that's... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by MeetMegan at 8:03 AM on November 8, 2002

Thanks for another great link, pardonyou?
posted to MetaFilter by MeetMegan at 10:52 AM on November 8, 2002

Great link, Stan! :)

Colorful Images has a nice selection of bookplates, if you're interested, TheMadJuggler!
posted to MetaFilter by MeetMegan at 9:03 AM on November 6, 2002

She talks a little about hospitals - maybe she has already been hospitalized for her illness...

And, Neale, towards the end of the document, she says that she knows who did "it". I don't know "it" is.
posted to MetaFilter by MeetMegan at 8:56 AM on November 6, 2002

P.S.: The news link I posted has been posted here before...but I figured it was okay, since the point of my post wasn't the news, rather, it was offshore banking.
posted to MetaFilter by MeetMegan at 7:35 AM on October 24, 2002

Amberglow - they do make an erasable highlighter.
In fact, there are tons out there!
posted to MetaFilter by MeetMegan at 1:49 PM on October 4, 2002

I drink soda in Chicago, but I think that's an oddity.

So what is, a cran or a cray-on?
posted to MetaFilter by MeetMegan at 4:40 PM on September 12, 2002

I work in the Sears Tower, and I'm going into work. I know a lot of people who work in my office and are taking tomorrow off. The Chicago Tribune did a great article on the Sears Tower after 9/11. If you don't work in Chicago's loop and you're looking for perspective on life in the Sears Tower, it's a great article to check out.

It's interesting to think of how much has changed. I got really freaked out (as did many of my coworkers) when the Air & Water Show... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by MeetMegan at 5:01 PM on September 10, 2002

I think that the toll suggestion made on the comments page is a good one - perhaps the states with the most tollbooths?
posted to MetaFilter by MeetMegan at 10:40 AM on August 22, 2002

adampsyche - the people who would end up reading the paper are the same people who read the obituaries every day...just to make sure they're not in them.

The old people. You know, the voting public of Florida!

I sure wouldn't want my grandma reading who I had sex with...even if it is the law.

Has anyone discussed how Florida expects to enforce this law?
posted to MetaFilter by MeetMegan at 11:22 AM on August 8, 2002

I kind of like the TV screens in the elevators. I work in the Sears Tower, and it takes FOREVER to get to my floor, so it's kind of nice to have some stock quotes or current events to read on the way. I mean, it's another way to advertise, sure, but it is entertaining. At least I think it is.
posted to MetaFilter by MeetMegan at 9:02 AM on May 22, 2002

My mom has requested a charitable donation this year. Any other ideas for fun, non-traditional gifts?
posted to MetaFilter by MeetMegan at 11:10 AM on May 3, 2002

Where'd he get all the bones?
posted to MetaFilter by MeetMegan at 6:39 AM on April 19, 2002

Oh, nevermind.

Mental note: read the whole freaking site before posting a comment.
posted to MetaFilter by MeetMegan at 6:43 AM on April 19, 2002

That's okay, protocool. I'm visitor 9.
posted to MetaFilter by MeetMegan at 8:32 AM on April 19, 2002

Wow, that's a really cool perspective. Thanks, Geo!
posted to MetaFilter by MeetMegan at 7:42 AM on April 8, 2002

I really enjoyed my college Masses - the Eucharist was real bread. I mean, for goodness sake, Jesus did not eat those little wafers with crosses on them at the Last Supper. Real (unleavened) bread kind of made me feel more a part of the ceremony.

Back to the "crumb" problem. I was a sacristan assistant at my parish, and one of my duties was to prepare the unconsecrated hosts for the Eucharistic ceremony. There were TONS of crumbs in the little bags that the... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by MeetMegan at 3:10 PM on April 2, 2002

That's huge. That totally would NOT fit on my driveway.

It would be cooler if it were smaller, and consisted of more than just the U.S.

Childhood memory:
We had to memorize all the states and then draw them on a piece of blank paper (this was maybe third grade?) - I know I learned more about what I didn't draw than what I did...this idea might kind of work the same way - make the kids draw stuff out - it's way better than memorizing... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by MeetMegan at 6:26 PM on March 19, 2002

double post
posted to MetaFilter by MeetMegan at 6:29 AM on February 13, 2002

Is anyone else surprised that The Others didn't get ANY nominations? I thought that was a fantastic movie - at least, the screenplay/direction/acting should have had a nod.

Am I going to get flamed now?
posted to MetaFilter by MeetMegan at 6:48 AM on February 12, 2002

It really makes me feel better that the article ends with "It is rare for a passenger to remain in a toilet against his or her will."

I'm so glad.
posted to MetaFilter by MeetMegan at 11:23 AM on January 25, 2002

Well, I must say, I have some neighbors I'd like to sue.
In fact, they also play street hockey. I can't tell you how many dings and dents I have in my car that are "unexplained". These kids, although they're between 16-19, just have no respect for anyone. One time, my family had a party at our house, and we had a lot of cars parked in our cul-de-sac. The kids played their game, and we politely asked them if they could move it to another cul-de-sac down the street. They... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by MeetMegan at 7:51 AM on January 7, 2002

This is more encouragement for competitive cable.

Thank God I live in Schaumburg. Where the malls are big, the taxes are small, and the cable's competitive.
posted to MetaFilter by MeetMegan at 1:29 PM on December 20, 2001

Is breastfeeding a 2-year-old normal?
posted to MetaFilter by MeetMegan at 11:20 AM on December 20, 2001

The atmosphere around football is totally different at Notre Dame. I went to school in Notre Dame (at Saint Mary's), and it's really a cult, as I'm sure many of you know.

Notre Dame puts a lot of emphasis on the character of their employees. I think this is their way of saying that O'Leary did something wrong, and they don't want anyone who would consider lying on his resume influencing their students.

Then again, it could be the letters that... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by MeetMegan at 9:41 AM on December 14, 2001

Both.
posted to MetaFilter by MeetMegan at 9:58 AM on December 14, 2001

Is no one else concerned with the remark:

jaek - it wouldn't cost as much as you think, and not everyone would get one.

So who decides who gets a chute, and who gets to go down with the ship?
posted to MetaFilter by MeetMegan at 1:25 PM on December 11, 2001

Gee. I thought you were talking about the Golden Dome.... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by MeetMegan at 6:58 AM on November 28, 2001

Your comment on Disneyland made me laugh out loud. Good thing I wasn't drinking milk or it would have come out my nose. :)

(is it early or what?)
posted to MetaFilter by MeetMegan at 6:40 AM on November 8, 2001

Also, what does it say about Texas? It seems that more weapons were DETECTED in Texas! Perhaps the rest of the nation could learn from Texans...

Or, it could be that Texans just try to bring more weapons aboard planes...who knows?!
posted to MetaFilter by MeetMegan at 1:21 PM on November 5, 2001

Okay, how about those numbers for LA, SF, and Phoenix.

Phoenix???
posted to MetaFilter by MeetMegan at 1:23 PM on November 5, 2001

Well, the news this morning noted that um, well, the Chicago Police Department can't exactly find him to ask him about his interesting address. Gee. I wonder why?
posted to MetaFilter by MeetMegan at 10:12 AM on November 5, 2001

Sears has committed to donate $1 million for disaster relief in their already existing partnership with the American Red Cross. Sears lines of business are also donating useful items such as generators, work boots, and clothing.
posted to MetaFilter by MeetMegan at 1:36 PM on September 14, 2001