Thanks, guys. Can't believe I overlooked that.
posted to Ask Metafilter by chinese_fashion at 9:40 AM on July 16, 2008

When you say expensive -- how does it compare to New York City? I live in Brooklyn, work in Manhattan, and have adapted to the higher cost of living. Is Iceland much pricier than that?
posted to Ask Metafilter by chinese_fashion at 12:22 PM on July 7, 2008

grateram, I've felt the way you feel many times myself. And I've also taken medication for depression many times, too. I'm no psychiatrist, but I'll tell you that the meds can really, really help for a while. I found that they helped me get up out of a rut and onto my feet. Then, from there, I was able to apply a lot of the other non-medical (and very valuable) suggestions that other Mefites have shared.

I find that while exercise does help, and travel does help, and... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by chinese_fashion at 8:03 PM on June 25, 2008

Hi folks, and thanks for all your tips. I ended up resetting the PMU, per theyexpectresults' advice. Worked a treat, too!
posted to Ask Metafilter by chinese_fashion at 11:34 AM on June 8, 2008

@kimdog -- I appreciate the help, but: Lee's Fried is no KFC, not by a damn sight. KFC actually just wraps its meat in spicy paper towels, I am convinced. Lee's has that spicy recipe that is that perfect tang, and their biscuits are like molten soul.

Mmmmmmm
posted to Ask Metafilter by chinese_fashion at 1:21 PM on May 29, 2008

And -- a red light shines out from the headphone jack. Not sure if that ever happened before.
posted to Ask Metafilter by chinese_fashion at 10:27 AM on May 17, 2008

Thanks, guys. I didn't have canned air, so I just pursed my lips and blew in there with my breath real hard -- then poked the headphones in and out repeatedly. And: success! Thanks so much, all of you.
posted to Ask Metafilter by chinese_fashion at 7:10 AM on May 18, 2008

I think it would depend on what time of year it was, relative to Superman's position on the Earth. I mean, if he were in a wintertime environment, the rays would be weaker, and thus maybe he'd have less stored up. Like flying around with only one or 2 battery bars.

But if a villain were to block out the sun like Mister Burns did that time, Superman could just fly to another part of the Earth out of the shield's reach and recharge. To really block out the sun in a... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by chinese_fashion at 1:33 PM on May 9, 2008

Ah man -- thanks for your advice, guys. I have gone through FF's popups (under Tools>Options>fricking everything in there) and not been able to find any preferences for a popup sound. Am I overlooking this thing, or does it require more skill?
posted to Ask Metafilter by chinese_fashion at 2:26 PM on March 3, 2008

I lived two blocks from the Ocean Beach Hotel in Cottesloe, and I HIGHLY recommend it. The hotel is nice, if that's your thing, or there's a decent hostel under the same roof. The ub was my local pub for nine months, and boasts one of the best sunsets on Earth. There's nothing like spending the afternoon on the beach (powder-white sand and clear blue water, a terrace of grass nearby, too), then going up to the OBH for a schooner of Emu Bitter and watching the sun set over the Indian Ocean.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by chinese_fashion at 5:49 PM on January 22, 2008

Here's a few thoughts:

-- ALWAYS do what you say you're going to do
-- Unless you find that you can't, in which case you should communicate clearly with enough time to change plans
-- Taking your ego out of it -- you will find in your career that adults, grown-ass people with grey hair and everything will act in ways you find confusing and insulting. It's almost never about you.
-- Never lose your temper, even when you are... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by chinese_fashion at 12:41 PM on January 22, 2008

Thanks for this help, MeFites. I really appreciate it. I have to say that I wasn't that nuts about the book myself -- and while the idea is intruiging, it takes about 5 minutes to explain.

Michael Sullivan, creator of the Sex Life of Robots video was at the reading. During the Q&A, he shouted "excuse me, but in the future, won't people still seem kinda silly for wanting to fuck a robot?"

The room fell apart with laughter.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by chinese_fashion at 12:31 PM on December 10, 2007

Ah, crap. Here's the Crimson Ghost for real.
posted to Ask Metafilter by chinese_fashion at 12:40 PM on October 25, 2007

Dude, get out. Just get out, now and tell the landlord why, too. They know what a bunch of chuckleheads students can be. I'm not saying he'll act understanding, but he'll know where you're coming from. Everyone's had dickhead roommates before.

So like everyone else said: get a place. Get your stuff out. Then, on moving day, once you're sweeping up and nobody's around: upper decker. Landlord'll think it was one of those bozos anyway.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by chinese_fashion at 12:46 PM on October 23, 2007

When I type the URL into Google I get nothing. Also, when I insert "site: URL" into Google search, I get zero results. My meta tags are fine. They do not say do not say "noindex" or "nofollow." I have not done anything that breaks the google guidelines and am not doing anything shady to get better SEO.

I was formerly ranked very high for dozen of keywords because my site has lots of content and has generated an audience organically. I have... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by chinese_fashion at 11:20 AM on October 18, 2007

Forgot to mention this earlier -- but thanks for your responses thus far ...
posted to Ask Metafilter by chinese_fashion at 11:21 AM on October 18, 2007

Thanks so much for all your answers/questions. She just kinda said "yes" on MySpace yesterday, and I've been so stoked I haven't been able to think straight ... these help a lot.

I'm planning on posting this on my blog. I'm planning on recording it, but will be posting it in text/transcript form as well.
posted to Ask Metafilter by chinese_fashion at 11:38 AM on October 11, 2007

Hey there -- thanks for your tips. I'll be working from home/in Manhattan for meetings. Hoping to be able to bike as much as I can to and from work, around the city.

I'd like to have stores, bars, restaurants nearby ... will be in the city next week for four days or so scouting for cribs.

I'm currently paying $900 for a studio with seperate kitchen/dining area, bathroom, walk-in closet and a HORRENDOUS roach problem right btwn Mt. Pleasant/18th... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by chinese_fashion at 9:43 AM on May 24, 2007

I liked Don Peppe in Ozone Park. Downscale, family style, great food and full of CHARACTERS.
posted to Ask Metafilter by chinese_fashion at 8:39 AM on May 24, 2007

kdar -- I respectfully disagree re: Pasta Mia. They're Pasta Nazis, and the next time I go there, I'm taking a can of kerosene and a packet of matches. Overrated, rude service, average food.

toxic -- thanks for the link to Florida Grill on my blog! I'm a regular there and the food is UNREAL.

Sushi Taro in DuPont is the best sushi place I've been to ... and I highly recommend Hank's Oyster Bar right around the corner with an UNSTOPPABLE lobster... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by chinese_fashion at 8:31 AM on May 24, 2007