Indeed, I'd also like a confirmation that Gary bought Cork'd, which I love. To me, Cork'd is to CellarTracker as Basecamp is to MS Office Project -- It's (currently) all about The Long Tail and accessibility.

Disclaimer: I was the designer for WinePriceX, a good idea that was mismanaged into irrelevance, much to my dismay.... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by freakystyley at 9:14 AM on July 4, 2007

Thanks for the Cork'd/WineLibraryTV confirmation progosk!
posted to MetaFilter by freakystyley at 1:22 PM on July 4, 2007

I've been using this for a while too. Getting it to do vertical ones is pretty wonky. I usually have to flip the originals onto their sides to trick Autostitch into thinking that it's a normal horizontal one, but the results are well worth it.
posted to MetaFilter by freakystyley at 9:03 PM on October 22, 2006

Most definitely. I kinda expected Flight of the Bumblebee to be totally killer, but it ain't, IMO. I totally dug Hungarian Dance though, as it was one of my favourite pieces I played on the piano when I was a wee lad. Good post!
posted to MetaFilter by freakystyley at 6:24 PM on September 11, 2006

The $3 million bail is an empty gesture really, no biggie. However, along the same lines as furtive, the bizarro policy change would be that every teen's first car has to be a tiny low-performance wussy car, like a Pontiac Firefly or something.
posted to MetaFilter by freakystyley at 1:08 PM on July 8, 2006

As caddis mentions, it's a question of control/performance vs convenience. I can certainly understand the convenience; driving to work eating an Egg McMuffin, driving while getting head -- not that I'm condoning it -- driving while smacking the kids in the back seat telling them to shut up. I drive a manual and always have, but I won't deny the fact that sometimes I wish I had an automatic. It doesn't happen often, but it does happen.

But I'm all about manual 'cause I... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by freakystyley at 11:10 PM on June 15, 2006

WTF. I'm surprised Jan Terri didn't make the list. Hands down, the best music video evar on teh intarweebs!!!
posted to MetaFilter by freakystyley at 10:13 AM on May 31, 2006

I'm practically a CBC (Canadian-Born Chinese) from Hong Kong and I often find myself living between both Western and Chinese culture. This thread is somehow utterly fascinating though, because of how much you guys have read into the culture. Suffice to say, MeFites rule.

On a side note, I'm looking forward to showing this to my dad tonight. He worked as a double-decker bus driver for a bit before immigrating to Canada in '76. I'm pretty sure that he's gonna scoff at... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by freakystyley at 11:34 AM on May 29, 2006

I think liquatious hit the nail on the head right there.

I feel that both sides of this fence are probably missing something important: This sort of thing is only a mild symptom of the rapidly vanishing gap between media producer and media consumer. It's not a new "problem" at all.

There's a growing army of davids out there and sites like istockphoto and Lucky Oliver are doing what good businesses do best: Adapting... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by freakystyley at 10:27 AM on May 24, 2006

oops. I meant side-job.
posted to MetaFilter by freakystyley at 10:30 AM on May 24, 2006

Ah bollocks, practically a repost :P. Sorry guys!

I've often wondered where my parents and grandma would be if the hadn't come to Montreal. After this photo series, I'm not really in the mood to contemplate any further...
posted to MetaFilter by freakystyley at 11:20 AM on May 19, 2006

As sotalia pointed out (well, the link), I don't think there are any windows in most of these appartments. There's even this one pic where this guys looks like he's living in some mine shaft or something. I can only guess that the washrooms are communal, although some of these pics show people with extremely modest kitchen areas.
posted to MetaFilter by freakystyley at 11:26 AM on May 19, 2006

Actually, sourwookie, I'm more concerned with the quality of the air in those rooms. They look like they're made for sick building syndrome!
posted to MetaFilter by freakystyley at 11:38 AM on May 19, 2006

There is somewhat of a revival in my neck of the woods (Montreal, Canada) with a local franchise catouring to the clubbing generation. The franchise has been experiencing some tremendous growth for the last 10 years. They're located in the suburbs and they've combined the pool hall with the sports bar. Consequently, I think they've stumbled upon the 18-30 demographic goldmine. It's really one of the only fun places to drink for these 18-year-old surburbanites.... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by freakystyley at 11:52 AM on November 11, 2005

cosmicbandito: I do! The one I usually go to has around 30 tables (non-arcade), always paid by the hour.
posted to MetaFilter by freakystyley at 12:19 PM on November 11, 2005

gyan: The IEO site makes my eyes hurt, but sounds like an interesting game. Makes for a nice way to practice. I ought to try this out! Thanks!
posted to MetaFilter by freakystyley at 12:34 PM on November 11, 2005

I just realized that one of pool's problem is that it's not the most affordable "cool" activity out there in the sense that most people don't have the space for a pool table, nor can they afford one. Texas hold'em, on the other hand... all you need is a pack of cards and chips can be replaced with anything, from loose change to oreo cookies.
posted to MetaFilter by freakystyley at 12:47 PM on November 11, 2005

Funny... I'm a CBC (Canadian Born Chinese) and as a general rule, I didn't date Asian women 'cause they tend to be spoiled and high-maintenance rice queens -- at least in my personal experience. What's even funnier is that I'm now dating a fellow CBC who doesn't live up to my stereotype. Heh, go figure ;).
posted to MetaFilter by freakystyley at 9:45 PM on April 13, 2005

This is gonna give hentai a run for its money. Monster demon tentacle cocks, old and busted. Centipede robot cocks, new hotness.
posted to MetaFilter by freakystyley at 12:00 PM on March 19, 2005

Ah, thanks for the link b1tr0t... I never knew what these things were called! My life is now whole ;).
posted to MetaFilter by freakystyley at 11:53 AM on March 19, 2005

Wicked awesome link! Thanks!
posted to MetaFilter by freakystyley at 12:35 PM on February 16, 2005

Anybody ever noticed the similarity between Offspring's "Get A Job" and The Beatles' "Ob-la-di Ob-la-da"?
posted to MetaFilter by freakystyley at 12:41 PM on January 5, 2005

lol, I thought this was a post about Trailer Park Boys!
posted to MetaFilter by freakystyley at 1:24 PM on July 29, 2004

Daaamn, thanks for the links, shortfuse!
posted to MetaFilter by freakystyley at 6:47 PM on April 26, 2004

I put up my Trailer Park Boys Drinking Game on my blog a while ago. Pardon the missing graphics... my blog just moved into a new home. Enjoy!
posted to MetaFilter by freakystyley at 10:00 PM on April 11, 2004

Here are some drifting techniques and other driving tips. Be sure to lookup "drifting" on Kazaa or whatever P2P thingie you're using. InitialD is alright, but like most anime series, it suffers from a great deal of senseless drama (less talkie, more driftie!). If you're very keen, you can check out Shuot Kousoku Trial. As for videogames, Need For Speed Underground is definitely the game to play if you're a heavyweight (the last level is killer). For lightweights, check out Burnout... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by freakystyley at 4:09 PM on March 31, 2004

Huh? What's this 'bout blank.aspx? I suspect that this service will be free until users demand more interesting features.
posted to MetaFilter by freakystyley at 2:19 PM on March 27, 2004

MS IE getting rid of FTP functions? But that's one of the better features of IE! Oh no! I never thought that sooner or later, I'd have to install an FTP client. Dang it.
posted to MetaFilter by freakystyley at 7:59 AM on March 28, 2004

Here's a direct link to download the video: http://www.eyecandy.plus.com/fshock.mpg. Enjoy!
posted to MetaFilter by freakystyley at 12:08 PM on January 17, 2004

Oops, double post :).
posted to MetaFilter by freakystyley at 12:09 PM on January 17, 2004

It'd be a wonderful toy to have, but there's one problem: Expensive bikes are generally impractical 'cause they're basically thief bait.
posted to MetaFilter by freakystyley at 8:46 PM on December 17, 2003

Amazing stuff. I can do the man on the flying trapeze quite comfortably, but that's it. Everything else I do is pretty much riff raff.
posted to MetaFilter by freakystyley at 8:37 AM on December 8, 2003

He he... pretty funny. I'm Canadian and I'm somewhat miffed about getting US change. The stores here have no problem taking it US change, but it's not worth anymore than Canadian change.
posted to MetaFilter by freakystyley at 1:35 PM on November 22, 2003

This Bush-Bin Laden relationship is going to be explored in Michael Moore's next movie, Farenheit 911 (the temperature at which freedom burns).
posted to MetaFilter by freakystyley at 7:28 AM on November 7, 2003

LOL, reminds me of Le Fabuleux Destin' d'Amélie Poulin.
posted to MetaFilter by freakystyley at 5:45 PM on October 28, 2003

Wow, how timely. I just learned to play last week. Thanks for the link, hama7! Anybody out there know a good site with the HK rules and scoring system? I can't find any good sites out there...
posted to MetaFilter by freakystyley at 5:39 PM on October 28, 2003

I'll remember the next time America freaks out and declares State of Emergency over a coupla inches of snow :).
posted to MetaFilter by freakystyley at 9:53 AM on August 18, 2003

This is freakin' GOLD. When I was a kid, I wondered what the other half of the battle was. Now that I'm older and wiser, I know it's KILLING. kyuk kyuk kyuk.
posted to MetaFilter by freakystyley at 10:29 AM on August 12, 2003

He he... yeah, well someone had to do it... and do it right :).
posted to MetaFilter by freakystyley at 6:40 AM on August 12, 2003

Uh... yeah?
posted to MetaFilter by freakystyley at 7:49 AM on August 12, 2003

... but it's worthy content :).
posted to MetaFilter by freakystyley at 8:08 AM on August 12, 2003

He he... really :)!? I know... but I do try to put in some personal content (the exclusive links).
posted to MetaFilter by freakystyley at 8:33 AM on August 12, 2003

I'm glad to see mentions of Québec in this thread... As an Asian anglophone who grew up in Québec, I'm fluent in three languages with English being my preferred language. I personally couldn't give a damn about language purity as long as people understand each other. For instance, I work in a French environment where I can speak in English while others speak in French, and because everybody still understands each other, everybody gets along. Preservation of language/culture may be great, but... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by freakystyley at 1:37 PM on July 7, 2003

These guys are totally out of touch with reality. More and more of us have associated song names to their CD track numbers... which is proof positive that we sometimes prefer only a coupla songs within any given album. If distributors can't dictate the way artists sell their music, why should artists dictate the way we listen to their music?
posted to MetaFilter by freakystyley at 6:42 AM on July 3, 2003

That's true, t.f.y.l.m. The add a coupla Pink Floyd albums in there too. Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall. Good albums are still possible. Artists will have to get their priorities straight. Rock'n'roll, and then sex and drugs.
posted to MetaFilter by freakystyley at 7:16 AM on July 3, 2003

If he were anybody else, he'd be heavily sedated in a padded room with no windows.
posted to MetaFilter by freakystyley at 12:32 PM on June 30, 2003

Note to self: do not pass airport scanners wearing a cock ring and anal beads.
posted to MetaFilter by freakystyley at 12:46 PM on June 26, 2003

What bugs me 'bout TNG is that they still haven't cured baldness in the future.
posted to MetaFilter by freakystyley at 12:09 PM on May 13, 2003

Surely WalMart (and the fundamentalists behind it) can censor the products it carries. It sucks, but it's well within legal limits. But when you look at the big picture, WalMart is a global force, controlling many facets of the American (and global) life. There's no problem with cencorship on a tiny scale, but when it's supersized into a WalMart sized web of control, things could get kinda scary in an Orwellian way.
posted to MetaFilter by freakystyley at 12:13 PM on May 6, 2003

Is throwing water free speech? That depends... can you throw water on the president in protest of [place issue here]?
posted to MetaFilter by freakystyley at 1:19 PM on April 25, 2003