Thanks for checking that out, digaman.
posted to MetaFilter by terrapin at 11:56 AM on June 3, 2008

I remember watching the show with my mother as a child. ... and my crush on Goldie.

Goodnight, Dick.
posted to MetaFilter by terrapin at 3:12 PM on May 25, 2008

Catherine Tate is rubbish and I have considered deleting most of the Dr. Who episodes from my DVR for this season. The Titanic "Christmas" episode that ended the last series was embarrassingly bad. Blink was awesome and more Moffat would be welcome.

I still don't get the love for Rose. Every episode reads like:

Dr: "Rose, don't touch anything. We need to be careful."
Rose: "DON'T TELL ME WHAT TO DO! It's... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by terrapin at 4:20 AM on May 21, 2008

I have to give props to my eMac, which has been a rock-solid tank for four years and which has no idea that its replacement is in the mail.

My exact same situation. Stupid FedEx won't upgrade to tell me if the iMac has left Toledo.
posted to MetaFilter by terrapin at 4:43 PM on May 6, 2008

Who says we need an IMG tag?
posted to MetaFilter by terrapin at 12:31 PM on April 30, 2008

What jessamyn said. Great post, ericb.

I enjoy watching the smoke rising from shacks up in the hills; spots one wouldn't think possible to reach. Unfortunately, from what my neighbors who sugar tell me, it was a crappy syrup year for them. Sometimes only half as much as the previous year. Which sucks for everyone.

... today was the first day I was able to leave the house without either wearing a... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by terrapin at 7:25 PM on April 18, 2008

Oops. Forgot to include this list from obsolete.com.
posted to MetaFilter by terrapin at 5:11 AM on March 25, 2008

A-yup. Cheese and maple syrup is about all we got up these parts.

Unless you count ice cream, granola and trail mix, (vegan) cookies, salsa & salad dressing, hot sauces, bakeries, flour, coffee, coffee roasters, chocolates, bath products, outdoor gear (for dogs too!), wine, bedding/linens, hooked rugs, publishing companies, dog cookies, chutneys, tea, soap, a culinary school, potato chips, pasta; pies, plus lots of other foods.... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by terrapin at 4:58 PM on February 17, 2008

I agree with criticalbill as far as how much influence a football manager has, and disagree that a baseball manager's "got only a relatively minor influence". Baseball managers make lots of decisions (similar to football managers) such as positioning players in the field, setting the lineup, deciding when a pitcher needs to be changed, etc, etc.

This is also (surprisingly quietly) being discussed on SportsFilter.... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by terrapin at 1:27 PM on January 17, 2008

as octothorpe said it is a double. And the link in this post even mentions (and links BACK to) the original Metafilter post under the "Links: sites that have mentioned this page."

But it's all good. I love webcams (self-link that looks better during daylight hours on the east coast of the US).
posted to MetaFilter by terrapin at 7:45 PM on January 16, 2008

yes, but is it kosher?
posted to MetaFilter by terrapin at 6:52 AM on January 15, 2008

237?

In a row?
posted to MetaFilter by terrapin at 3:37 PM on January 13, 2008

We were driving back to London from Cambridge yesterday when the BBC radio announcer mentioned the NORAD thing. However, he didn't understand what 2 a.m. MTN meant and told the listening children to tune in to follow Father Christmas ... at what would be 9 a.m. ... Christmas Day.
posted to MetaFilter by terrapin at 1:12 PM on December 24, 2007

There is dialogue in the film? I usually just pause on the scene where Scarlet is lying on the bed in her panties.
posted to MetaFilter by terrapin at 11:20 AM on December 13, 2007

Thanks for reminding me that my pending holiday in the UK is costing me more an more :)
posted to MetaFilter by terrapin at 5:17 AM on October 30, 2007

It's not just the time zone, it's how late these lazy mods get up in the morning. Slackers.
posted to MetaFilter by terrapin at 6:06 AM on October 22, 2007

I can buy cow power through my electricity provider here in Vermont. If we don't go solar soon, I will.
posted to MetaFilter by terrapin at 12:35 PM on August 14, 2007

I agree with Kraftmatic Adjustable Cheese. Self-link. Burn him!

banning an admin is new ground, I assume
posted to MetaFilter by terrapin at 5:32 PM on August 10, 2007

Discussed in April on SportsFilter.

yes, I posted it there.
posted to MetaFilter by terrapin at 4:42 PM on August 3, 2007

Most of the features I find useful (and use) on last.fm could easily be added to the features of iTunes (are you listening Steve) or a third party plugin. I like to see my own data and be able to export a snippet of code to a website showing recent tracks. For all I know these things already exist elsewhere already I just haven't stumbled upon them.

Heck, I still use the old (unsupported) audioscrobbler plugin because most of my listening is done on my iPod and not... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by terrapin at 5:53 AM on May 30, 2007

Next is the Mood Bra
posted to MetaFilter by terrapin at 1:10 PM on May 24, 2007

I'm rather partial to Vermont as well.
posted to MetaFilter by terrapin at 6:08 PM on April 20, 2007

Reminder to the Vermonters who may still be reading this thread, there's a meetup at jessamyn's on Sunday, May 6.
posted to MetaFilter by terrapin at 7:08 PM on May 3, 2007

Also being discussed on SportsFilter
posted to MetaFilter by terrapin at 11:09 AM on May 2, 2007

Freakonomics weighs in.
posted to MetaFilter by terrapin at 2:00 PM on May 2, 2007

He's still dead? And this thread is still alive? Damn.
posted to MetaFilter by terrapin at 7:38 AM on April 27, 2007

Many of them hold this particular belief as fervently as any Bible-toting Christian believes in his/her God.

ding ding ding

flapjax: I think you may be the one confusing atheism with anti-religion (or maybe anti-proselytizing is more accurate).

I know many people who are atheists and don't actually give any thought to gods/goddesses. And I know some people who foam at the mouth at the idea that others... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by terrapin at 6:45 AM on April 25, 2007

Jerry Garcia had the rights to Sirens of Titan.

And Jerry named the music publishing arm of Grateful Dead Productions, Ice Nine.

So long, Kurt. I really enjoyed hearing you speak at the University of Maryland in the mid-80s and for all the wonderful stories you shared.

.
posted to MetaFilter by terrapin at 6:53 AM on April 12, 2007

I am not sure anyone visited the site before commenting, but that's your right too. The EFF (among others) are partners with this group. Other partners include the Consumer Electronics Association who believe that the RIAA, et al, are trying to suppress innovation in consumer electronics.

Personally, I think the more people fighting for artist and consumer rights the better, but that's just me.

As for labeling this a weak post? We can't all... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by terrapin at 11:51 AM on April 8, 2007

The plan would only go into action if enough states representing a majority [270 votes] of the nation's 538 electoral votes adopt it, making it unlikely that it would be in effect by the 2008 presidential election. However, Maryland joins a growing number of states [Arkansas is the most recent] moving to circumvent a Constitutional amendment. Supporters of the reform have turned to the interstate compact, saying it would be constitutional because agreements between states already exists. The... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by terrapin at 6:26 AM on March 30, 2007

This is called early voting, and most states have it already.

The only problem I have early voting is that I trust the U.S. Postal System less than I trust Dieblod.
posted to MetaFilter by terrapin at 11:46 AM on March 30, 2007

Yes, I was confusing things, because I have not missed walking into a polling place in the 22 years I have been voting... but it was also a joke. I live in Vermont. Some towns here use Diebold, but my town still uses paper and pencil.

I still think election day should be a national holiday.
posted to MetaFilter by terrapin at 12:37 PM on March 30, 2007

This comment alone makes me like you more than I did before jonmc. To be brutally honest, the hyperbole you employ in some of your music posts and comments (here and on MeCha) had rubbed me the wrong way in the past. Things like "this is the best guitar solo in the history of all rock-n-roll!" (I am paraphrasing) would make me cringe. But that comment makes everything better :)

I am really glad to see this project seen through and congratulate you on the... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by terrapin at 11:39 AM on March 23, 2007

I know that may have come off as a back-handed compliment, jonmc, but I intended it as praise :)
posted to MetaFilter by terrapin at 12:26 PM on March 23, 2007

nofundy: GYOFB and make your own list! ;)
posted to MetaFilter by terrapin at 12:27 PM on March 23, 2007

I love that song, nofundy. Saw them both perform it live at the Santa Barbara bowl the night Jackson Browne debuted his I'm Alive CD. Had burritos with all three of them later than night and got stoned with Jackson's personal assistant on a hill behind the stage. Shortly after smoking up, I felt a hand on my shoulder and heard someone whisper near my ear "this is fuckin' great" and I turned to see it was John Prine. I think I babbled "umm, yeah.... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by terrapin at 12:46 PM on March 23, 2007

Beg the question
posted to MetaFilter by terrapin at 4:07 PM on March 10, 2007

I wonder if the iPhone comes in Pepsi Blue?
posted to MetaFilter by terrapin at 5:06 AM on February 26, 2007

what recurve said. sad and disgusting.
posted to MetaFilter by terrapin at 7:49 AM on February 22, 2007

notreally There's a big error in your analogy. The article makes no mention that "Lucy" offered to give this guy a handjob.

This woman is being persecuted in this thread as much as she was in court for her apparent position in life. She made some mistakes, but none of her mistakes made her deserve the harassment and humiliation she received at the hands of a man who was sworn to "serve and protect.... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by terrapin at 6:21 PM on February 10, 2007

.

and what The Card Cheat said.
posted to MetaFilter by terrapin at 8:00 AM on February 1, 2007

♪
posted to MetaFilter by terrapin at 7:04 AM on December 25, 2006

thanks smart dalek
posted to MetaFilter by terrapin at 7:05 AM on December 25, 2006

The links they do confuse me. A link of "Duke" to Dean Smith? A link of "Carolina" (um, North, I assume) that points to Coach K?

Go Terps!
posted to MetaFilter by terrapin at 1:45 PM on December 24, 2006

Now, when I die,
don’t think I’m a nut,
don’t want no fancy funeral,
Just one like ole king Tut. (king Tut)
posted to MetaFilter by terrapin at 2:59 PM on November 29, 2006

hehehehehehe, crunchland said "members."
posted to MetaFilter by terrapin at 7:25 PM on November 29, 2006

Also, this has nothing to do with audio, sound and video.

I first read about this in Electronic Musician and they seem to think it does have audio applications. The article (not online) states that while other researchers have succeeded in attaching two leads to such molecules, the UA team expects three-lead devices to be "just around the corner." And that three-lead devices will allow one lead to act as a valve for current flowing between... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by terrapin at 3:21 PM on November 28, 2006

I wish my dad was still alive to enjoy this Scarlet Knight season.
posted to MetaFilter by terrapin at 9:07 PM on November 9, 2006

self-linking is bad.

I know, but I wanted to share this flier.

I think it is time to GYOFB then.
posted to MetaFilter by terrapin at 10:05 AM on November 1, 2006

What part of O don't you understand? For fucks sake, they're FREE. So go Get Your Own Fucking Blog.
posted to MetaFilter by terrapin at 10:14 AM on November 1, 2006