I'm a happy customer of Site5 (site5.com). They have a $15/month package with 12GB of space and 1 TB of monthly bandwidth.
posted to Ask Metafilter by fletchmuy at 10:24 AM on November 15, 2007

It sounds to me like you have a short attention span. You need to learn how to find the beauty in subtle nuances and not shifts of emphasis. When you keep changing the kick/snare/hi hat patterns, you are changing the feel of the song and that gets distracting. A little variation goes a loooong way. Learn restraint.

Listen to some Beatles albums and notice how Ringo plays what is necessary for the song and not a beat more. Paul was all over the place with his bass... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by fletchmuy at 7:54 AM on November 14, 2007

Try Talent Zoo. They are a recruitment firm located in Atlanta that specializes in the Advertising/Marketing industry.
posted to Ask Metafilter by fletchmuy at 9:42 AM on July 30, 2007

Second vote for TSOYA. Also, check out their other podcast: Jordan Jesse Go. Takes a little time to get into it (it's just two guys talking about their life), but the payoff is good.
posted to Ask Metafilter by fletchmuy at 3:21 PM on June 24, 2007

If you're in control of the data format, and don't have to use XML, you might want to look into using JSON for your data. In my experience, JSON is easier to get your head around than trying to parse XML. You could even continue to use XML, but convert it to JSON to parse.

Just an idea. Good luck!
posted to Ask Metafilter by fletchmuy at 8:30 AM on June 1, 2007

I'm NOT suggesting this, but Tom Waits used to scream into a pillow in an effort to make his voice more raspy. He also drank whisky and smoked, so I'm not sure which of these methods worked for him. Probably all.
posted to Ask Metafilter by fletchmuy at 11:02 AM on January 24, 2007

I'm not sure if you're going to be able to get under $200 for what you describe.

I came across this Fostex recorder that seems pretty cool for $250.

I also found a Korg machine for $300.

Both of them only handle recording 2 tracks at a time.
posted to Ask Metafilter by fletchmuy at 8:43 AM on January 22, 2007

Snagt is a nice one.
posted to Ask Metafilter by fletchmuy at 1:55 PM on January 16, 2007

my constant encouragement that people work to improve their lives could be considered nagging

This is the only situation in which you get to encourage people to improve their lives: when someone comes up to you and asks "can you give me some advice on how to improve my life?"

Giving that advice unsolicited when you are in a position of power will always make you look like a jerk.
posted to Ask Metafilter by fletchmuy at 6:30 AM on December 14, 2006

Just set up a filter in Gmail and have it skip the inbox and archive the message. You'll never see it and gmail won't be falsely led to believe that it's spam.
posted to Ask Metafilter by fletchmuy at 2:25 PM on December 13, 2006

I like bighappyfunhouse's idea: Morris Thorn. I also like the name Big Happy Fun House, but I guess that's taken already. How about The Morris Thorn Hour of Fun? Or just Big Happy?

This doesn't really fit your requirements, but because I'm such a Steve Martin fan: Cruel Shoes.

Another idea: Seriously Fun

(huge TSOYA fan here, Jesse. keep up the good work.)
posted to Ask Metafilter by fletchmuy at 6:51 AM on December 10, 2006

How about Remember the Milk?
posted to Ask Metafilter by fletchmuy at 7:42 AM on December 4, 2006

Here's your solution

Ignore solution one, that's too much work. Once I changed the default paper size to A4 in my browser the problem went away. Good luck!
posted to Ask Metafilter by fletchmuy at 7:40 AM on October 24, 2006 marked best answer

Cochise
posted to Ask Metafilter by fletchmuy at 2:08 PM on October 13, 2006

PC and the Sunshine Band
ROM Speedwagon
The Jimmy Hendrix Experience Music Project (kind of obscure, I know, but EMP is funded by Paul Allen from Microsoft)
Blink 00110001 00111000 00110010 (Blink 182)
posted to Ask Metafilter by fletchmuy at 10:51 AM on October 11, 2006

The second thing that guy should have said after telling you he dosed you is that you should not, under any circumstances, look in a mirror.

That guy sounds like a major league asshole.
posted to Ask Metafilter by fletchmuy at 10:12 AM on September 16, 2006

How about ILoveLamp?
posted to Ask Metafilter by fletchmuy at 2:03 PM on September 7, 2006

I think SuperSquirrel is on to something. Plan a party at your house. Invite your non-work friends and everyone you work with. When your fellow employees see that you have a vibrant social life outside of the office, they'll loosen up.
posted to Ask Metafilter by fletchmuy at 7:20 AM on May 23, 2006

A rabbi, a priest, and a minister walk into a bar. You'd think one of them would have noticed. (rimshot)
posted to Ask Metafilter by fletchmuy at 9:34 AM on May 8, 2006

To clarify, CDBaby is where you can sell your CDs. Hostbaby is where you can get a web site.
posted to Ask Metafilter by fletchmuy at 6:44 AM on February 9, 2006

"Are there ways to sucker people in when you know you're going to win?"

Slow play when you have a monster hand like a straight flush. This is a case where you don't want to bet big and push out people with marginal hands. You want them to think they have the best hand and bet big or at least to bluff at the pot because they don't think you have anything.

You still haven't answered whether you are playing no-limit or limit, but I... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by fletchmuy at 9:32 AM on December 22, 2005

There's some good advice here. I'll just add (sorry if someone already said this) that you want to put the accent on the one of the measure. I only really pay attention to that beat of the click.

When I first started trying to use a click track, I'd try to focus too much on hitting every beat at exactly the same time as the click. Once I relaxed and only used the click as a guide, it was much easier.

Good luck.
posted to Ask Metafilter by fletchmuy at 12:41 PM on December 1, 2005

Bloglines w/ "show only updated feeds" set in your preferences. It's the only way to fly.
posted to Ask Metafilter by fletchmuy at 9:34 AM on November 16, 2005

A friend of mine is a great massage therapist. She works out of a studio on Dekalb avenue near Moreland.

Contact me through my profile and I'll get you in touch with her.
posted to Ask Metafilter by fletchmuy at 1:48 PM on November 1, 2005

I just finished a CD duplication project with Discmakers and they did a really good job.

On a side note, who ripped off who on the web design for Mixonic and Discmakers' sites? Compare these two pages:

Discmakers
Mixonic
posted to Ask Metafilter by fletchmuy at 12:35 PM on October 26, 2005

Another musician heavily inspired by Fahey is M. Ward. His 'Transfiguration of Vincent' album is awesome and has some nice finger picking songs.
posted to Ask Metafilter by fletchmuy at 7:20 AM on September 17, 2005

Rumblefish can probably help you.
posted to Ask Metafilter by fletchmuy at 9:13 AM on September 13, 2005

I'm all for DIY, but for my money Newman's Own Balsamic Vinaigrette kicks some serious ass. I could drink that stuff.
posted to Ask Metafilter by fletchmuy at 1:25 PM on August 30, 2005

Kungfujoe, everything you quoted talks about Kingston. This person is going to Negril. These cities are on opposite sides of the island. Negril is a tourist destination and it's in their best interest to make sure nothing bad happens to the tourists.

That being said, could you get robbed in Negril? Yes. Will people come up to you on the street and try to con you? Most definitely. But, that's going to happen in most tourist destinations in poorer countries. As... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by fletchmuy at 1:01 PM on August 30, 2005

I don't have much to add that isn't echoing what has already been said, but I'll share my anecdote anyway.

I was 22 years old and working at a burrito joint. I asked the 'what should I do with my life' question to my boss (who was probably around 35 at the time) and his respone was:

"What you do with your life will become what it becomes. Do what you want to do, fuck around, work silly jobs. Everything else will take care of itself.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by fletchmuy at 8:52 AM on August 10, 2005

Neutral Milk Hotel's In the Aeroplane Over the Sea album has sold about 141,000 copies according to this article. Cult classic indeed.

BTW, I am so sick of that Steve Albini article. I know it's on topic to post it here, but still, I'm just sick of hearing about it. Albini makes it sound like any self respecting musician should just pack his instrument up in the closet as opposed to trying to find a way to get paid for what he/she loves to do. Hey, Steve, I also hear... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by fletchmuy at 10:06 AM on August 8, 2005

Incidentally, Doyle Brunson practically gave a seminar on how to play head to head last night on the World Poker Tour against Lee Watkinson. It was really amazing to watch.
posted to Ask Metafilter by fletchmuy at 5:21 AM on August 4, 2005

Modest Mouse - Breakthrough (This is a Long Drive for Someone With Nothing to Think About)
posted to Ask Metafilter by fletchmuy at 5:00 AM on August 1, 2005

My female doctor performed the exam, but she had a nurse come in as a monitor.
posted to Ask Metafilter by fletchmuy at 4:48 AM on August 1, 2005

I'm still laughing about this:

What was the greatest American band?

Rush
posted to Ask Metafilter by fletchmuy at 11:59 AM on July 30, 2005

Hell yeah, it looks like you're going to be there smack dab in the middle of a music festival.

I'm officially jealous.
posted to Ask Metafilter by fletchmuy at 10:47 AM on July 15, 2005

goldenfiddle is good for your pop culture fix. (although sometimes nsfw)
posted to Ask Metafilter by fletchmuy at 5:49 AM on July 2, 2005

They aren't cheap, but Fargen makes some pretty good amps. The Blackbird 20 might be what you're looking for.

Also, Nick Greer makes a 15 watt amp with loving care.
posted to Ask Metafilter by fletchmuy at 6:45 AM on June 18, 2005

I think that you type that phrase because it's a fun one to type. Something about the "ere" "are" combo is satisying to type for some reason. I just realized that "reason" is a fun word to type, but it's not a very good way to start a sentence.
posted to Ask Metafilter by fletchmuy at 7:08 AM on June 15, 2005

Lots of good advice here. Good luck quitting, it will be one of the best things you ever do for yourself. I've been cigarette free for about 7 years now after an 8 year habit. The thought that helped me quit, my mantra, so to speak, was this:

Millions of people don't smoke every single day of their lives.

That and water. Lots of water.
posted to Ask Metafilter by fletchmuy at 3:19 PM on June 14, 2005

Metafilter: Because the person I peed on had just happened to throw up all over the carpet.
posted to Ask Metafilter by fletchmuy at 2:25 PM on June 5, 2005

QueryLetters reminds me of the screenplays that Erik Blevins sends to Patton Oswalt.

They're all hilarious, but this one's great: Slade Ripfire: Punch to Kill
posted to Ask Metafilter by fletchmuy at 12:25 PM on May 26, 2005

I've read about investment clubs on the Motley Fool and NAIC sites, although I just now found the page on NAIC's site that answers most of these questions.

I'd still love to hear from anyone else who has experience with this stuff.
posted to Ask Metafilter by fletchmuy at 1:46 PM on May 24, 2005

I guess we're taking the $1000 and heading to Vegas. Thanks for the help everyone.
posted to Ask Metafilter by fletchmuy at 8:56 PM on May 25, 2005

You're My Best Friend, by Queen is pretty thankful.

That Poi Dog Pondering song mentioned above (Thanksgiving) is on a CD that was just released yesterday: The Best of Poi Dog Pondering: The Austin Years. Not to derail, but It looks to be a pretty good introduction to this overlooked band.
posted to Ask Metafilter by fletchmuy at 11:47 AM on May 18, 2005

I've been very happy with Automotive Professionals. They've actually talked me out of having some work done on my car. How's that for honesty?

Ask for Sandy.
posted to Ask Metafilter by fletchmuy at 1:02 PM on May 3, 2005

I've heard that yellow is the color that can be seen from the longest distance (think taxi cabs).
posted to Ask Metafilter by fletchmuy at 9:00 AM on April 26, 2005

They're not a cult, but the FBI would like a word with them.

Yes, that's a link to pitchfork. I don't give a damn!
posted to Ask Metafilter by fletchmuy at 7:49 AM on April 24, 2005

A friend of mine wrote about his trip to Culebra on his web site.
posted to Ask Metafilter by fletchmuy at 12:09 PM on April 6, 2005

I use FutureMail.
posted to Ask Metafilter by fletchmuy at 2:41 PM on March 26, 2005 marked best answer