i still want to vote for Natural Born Killers.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jessica at 3:08 PM on May 16, 2008

I just wanted to chime in and say that my 8 year old male, neutered cat does this to a stuffed jaguar cat I received years ago. He makes all kind of noises, drags it from one end of the bed to the other, mashes it down and humps away.....usually staring at me and purring at the same time. At one point it freaked me out, but I've grown accustomed to it over the years. If I am on speakerphone with my boyfriend the cat will usually stop whatever he is doing and start doing his business with his... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by jessica at 12:18 PM on April 9, 2008

slow down!
wear gloves
moisturize your hands every evening
get a manicure once a week
posted to Ask Metafilter by jessica at 7:22 PM on April 6, 2008

not much help, but i always thought wing sauce came in a bucket and they diluted it with butter or something to achieve different levels of heat.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jessica at 3:10 PM on April 2, 2008

John G's isn't open for dinner. Go for breakfast. It is cash only.

Little Moir's Food Shack is very awesome for lunch. Fresh, creative and delicious Caribbean influenced seafood dishes.

Either Spoto's location is lovely and their oysters are some of the best and most fresh in the area. Gazpacho is yummy and the muscles are good too.

Truluck's in Mizner Park (Boca Raton) is also very good. Very, very popular so be sure to... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by jessica at 1:02 PM on March 11, 2008

don't sweat it.
really. i won't even go into what i drove on and with here in FL, but email me if you would like to find out. :)
Catch a ride to the tax collectors office. Have a current, valid proof of insurance and they should let you renew right there. I think they have a late fee which you will need to pay, but you should be just fine.

Next, you would first try here to see if you are eligible to renew online. If you are, great. If not, then... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by jessica at 7:26 PM on February 24, 2008 marked best answer

try anthropologie
posted to Ask Metafilter by jessica at 1:59 PM on January 4, 2008 marked best answer

go for the eclipse.
my father had leased a crossfire and i hated it. poorly laid out interior and a terrible drive. incredibly difficult to get in and out of, and i'm a pretty average sized girl. i can not think of one positive thing about the car. after 2 years my dad was thrilled to see it go.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jessica at 1:54 PM on November 30, 2007

guitar hero?
totally not a FPS, but who knows
posted to Ask Metafilter by jessica at 1:30 PM on November 27, 2007

I currently live here so if you have any questions, feel free to email me.

The weather at the beginning of November will be pretty much the same as it is now. Highs in the mid 80s, lows in the high 70s. Expect rain. Humidity isn't as bad as it is during the summer, but might be more then you are used to experiencing.

I'm going to agree with several other commentators that your are best off renting a car. Although you can easily call a cab, the... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by jessica at 6:54 AM on October 30, 2007 marked best answer

the thin red line
although witt isn't the "main" character, i was still shocked when he was killed.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jessica at 8:59 PM on October 27, 2007

the 2008 honda accord coupes are awesome.
i test drove the 2008 solara convertible recently and loved it.

either one of those, fully loaded, would be in your price range and have many of the features you are looking for. plus they get great gas mileage and hold their value.

good luck with whatever you choose.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jessica at 1:30 PM on October 3, 2007

carey limo can usually provide a car service in any major city. i would try them. i've used them many, many times and they are very reliable.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jessica at 6:14 PM on September 12, 2007

poznan!
about 2-2.5 hours by train from berlin.
easy to get around, great central square and fun night life.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jessica at 4:07 PM on August 9, 2007

see a doctor annually for checkups
get 5 servings of fruit and veggies every day
learn to relax. stress causes more health issues.
drink in moderation, if at all
avoid refined sugars and bad fats
posted to Ask Metafilter by jessica at 10:06 AM on August 8, 2007

don't watch it in full screen mode?
sometimes you have to lower the resolution to get a good picture, especially if it is in HD.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jessica at 5:05 PM on July 13, 2007

the fort lauderdale airport is pretty close to the beach/downtown area. you can easily catch a cab and head over to Waxy O'Connor's on SE 17th Street. It's a little Irish pub with a very decent shepherds's pie and a nice selection of beers.

Las Olas is nearby and a great spot to grab lunch and people watch (the food at Timpano is particularly good). or you can always head down to beach place and grab a drink or three at blondie's.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jessica at 11:00 AM on June 19, 2007

i also sleep with my eyes partially open. i had no idea until my eye doctor told me (he could see a line of dryness on my contact lenses. my boyfriend confirmed i slept with my eyes open sometimes and it freaked him out. the things you learn...)
anyway, how about trying a sleep mask? jet blue gave me one on a recent flight and it seems to be working well when i remember to wear it.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jessica at 7:44 PM on June 15, 2007

i wish i had something to offer other then my ibook G4 is doing the same exact thing. I also purchased a new cord ($80) thinking that was the problem. When it's plugged in I have to wiggle the cord a bit to make sure it is orange (charging) and not green (fully charged). Left to its own devices, I don't know what it would do. I plan on bringing it to the Apple Store when I get back from vacation. Hope you purchased the extended warranty!
posted to Ask Metafilter by jessica at 4:26 PM on June 7, 2007

i color my curly hair. i love love love Davines love shampoo and condtioner. true, it is a bit more expensive then what you are looking for, but it smells lovely and keeps my hair curly with a minimum of frizz. their curl serum is also top notch.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by jessica at 6:17 PM on March 20, 2007

why not take a luxury cruise on the Mediterranean?
spa amenities. daily jaunts to the islands. excellent food and drinks. 24 hour room service. maybe a night or two at either end of the cruise at a beautiful hotel in athens?
posted to Ask Metafilter by jessica at 1:38 PM on March 7, 2007

no.

i think once raw anything, including dough that may contain eggs touches the flour, it should be tossed.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jessica at 8:19 PM on February 11, 2007

$15 + tip for eyebrow wax or threading every two weeks.
$35 + tip for bikini wax every month.
$10 for a pack of 4 Venus disposable blades every two months. I shave my legs and armpits every other day and replace the blade every two weeks.
$20 or so every 6 weeks for a bottle of TendSkin to prevent ingrown hairs.

If it matters, I am giving serious consideration to laser treatment on the bikini line. I loathe the waxing sessions.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jessica at 9:50 AM on January 28, 2007

grey goose and soda
belvedere and soda
chopin and soda
stoli raspberry and soda

premium vodka + club soda = low cal, yummy drink

and ditch the fruit.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jessica at 2:23 PM on January 12, 2007

i don't know what was wrong with your moms cat, but i think what you did was pretty awesome and i'm very happy the kitty is better.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jessica at 2:40 PM on December 8, 2006

i was under the impression that the laws states all you have to is give a name, any name. not everyone carries a drivers license or photo id.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jessica at 3:50 PM on October 22, 2006

you can pay for it all with your Mastercard (also plugged by Mr. Manning). i will say that i find the two Mastercard commercials absolutely hilarious and will almost always stop to watch and chuckle. However, I couldn't remember if it was a Visa or Mastercard and had to google to make sure.

Tom Brady did Visa commercials.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jessica at 12:34 PM on October 22, 2006

28, f, south florida

i love my shower time. i don't know how else i would wake up in the morning. my showers run 15-20 minutes 5 days a week and 10 minutes the other two.

the hot water heater is way on the other side of the house, so it can take 3-4 minutes before the water gets hot enough for use. my hair is obnoxious and needs to be washed just about every day. like some other posters, i will put conditioner in while i shave. i've spent years... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by jessica at 12:16 PM on October 22, 2006

Stephen King's short story The Mist was one of the scariest things I have ever read. I still get creeped out when i see fog. Also, they are supposedly making a movie about directed by the same guy that did Shawshank and Green Mile.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jessica at 3:13 PM on October 20, 2006

they are favicon icons
posted to Ask Metafilter by jessica at 1:59 PM on October 15, 2006

i just returned from a 13 day self-driving tour of ireland.
i would recommend flying into belfast or sligo, renting a car and driving/exploring donegal. beautiful scenery, lovely people, and some really remote wonderful places to explore. giants causeway, the atlantic drive, letterkenny, and donegal town are just a few places to check out.

i went with bed & breakfast vouchers. they worked out perfectly. call around to a few travel agencies and you will... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by jessica at 7:52 PM on October 9, 2006

funny. i happen to be selling my canon s45 on craigslist.
it's a great camera and i've been very pleased with it, but i decided to upgrade before a big vacation.

try checking dpreview for older camera reviews.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jessica at 3:52 PM on September 12, 2006

browse the mall, go into stores and try on clothes. if you like it, note the designer, style, name, etc. go home. google it and compare prices. order it online. search sites like fatwallet.com for coupons, promotional codes, etc. that will offer you free shipping, tax free purchases and possible cash back.
hit up end of season sales.
take advantage of deals like the one ann taylor loft is currently promoting (spend $50 now, get a card good for $25 dollars off your... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by jessica at 7:15 AM on August 30, 2006 marked best answer

giggle at random times
posted to Ask Metafilter by jessica at 7:42 PM on August 29, 2006 marked best answer

the thin red line makes me cry several times every time i see it.
i could only make it through requiem for a dream once and that's mostly because of Ellen Burstyn's amazing performance.
i third the english patient and snow falling on ceders. both are two of my all time favorites.
i also tear up at the end of american beauty.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jessica at 2:58 PM on August 27, 2006

Rock Reef Resort is nice.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jessica at 7:47 PM on August 23, 2006

sugar-free red bull
for real.
two a day. energy & metabolism booster without the calories. i can't drink diet sodas or have any type of artificial sweetener, but i can handle these just fine.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jessica at 5:57 PM on August 2, 2006

i heard the following rumor about her pregnancy:

Tom's lover is the head of Scientology. Cruise didn't want to have children because he is afraid of passing on the holoprosencephaly, so the baby is actually his lovers.

sidenote - i hope we don't all get sued.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jessica at 12:36 PM on July 12, 2006

my brothers and i enjoy playing spades. could be an issue, only 4 can play at a time (though they have ways to play with just two or three)
posted to Ask Metafilter by jessica at 7:50 PM on July 3, 2006

To be honest, I also dislike it when people open up food in the store and start eating. However, i happen to have hypoglycemia and there has been a time or two where I needed something sweet (candy or juice) immediately and didn't have time to wait in line to pay before I opened it and started consuming. This was not the situation here, but I understand why some people may not wait.

The bag of chips he purchased was part of sub/drink/chip combo that... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by jessica at 4:08 PM on July 1, 2006

okay, now that the fire has died down a bit, things are coming back to him. the entire content of the contract consisted of:

I, XXXX XXXXXXX, intentionally stole dirty salt and pepper potato chips, value of .89 cents from store number XXX.

He was told he could sign it in its current state or be arrested. The security officer sold him on the idea of dealing with Publix rather then the cops. The security officer is the one who informed him of the... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by jessica at 4:32 PM on July 1, 2006

i'll take the advice paulsc gave and stay pretty quiet after this (i promise i will update).

He still has the receipt and the combo box packaging. The combo was rung up as a single sku. He argued that it was obvious that both bags were visible in the combo box. The manger argued that it was not the clerks responsibility to check if one or more bags of chips were in the combo box. From one angle you can easily see both bags, from the other angle, not so much.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by jessica at 5:55 PM on July 1, 2006

my brother is a chef and i know he spends a lot of time on his feet. chefs can always use a great pair of comfortable, slip resistant shoes like these. white t-shirts are also nice to wear under the jackets. i would stay away from chef pants until you know what the school requires.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jessica at 11:44 AM on May 28, 2006

1 - clean, easily accessible bathroom
2 - great cup of coffee w/wireless connection, preferably free
3 - someplace with trees, birds and maybe water that is quite and serene.
4 - nice dive bar
5 - tasty food from family run shop

I'm not too sure what you are asking for, but these are all things i would love to pointed out to me on a map.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jessica at 11:46 AM on April 20, 2006

I don't think what I am wearing is an issue. I've already been following those recommendations and have previously worked in a professional environment for 10 years. I can't do anything about the freckles.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jessica at 10:54 AM on April 19, 2006

champagne, of course.

as for food - keep it simple. i think the strawberries, brie and focaccia bread is a great idea. maybe some grapes and apples. prosciutto wrapped around melon or asparagus is tasty. maybe cannolis for dessert if you want to keep it all finger foods.

good luck!
posted to Ask Metafilter by jessica at 8:21 AM on April 19, 2006

a bottle of perrier, pellegrino or any sparkling water is good.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jessica at 8:53 AM on April 19, 2006

clerks
good night and good luck
posted to Ask Metafilter by jessica at 5:26 PM on April 13, 2006

what about packing the metal detector into a self-addressed and stamped box that fits all the height/weight requirements for carry on luggage? leave the box open in order to demonstrate it's operation. if they say it's not allowed to be carried on OR checked, you can have them mail it home.

//this doesn't really answer your question, but could possibly save you some angst and a missed flight.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jessica at 7:31 AM on April 13, 2006

Don't know much about cuban food, but if you want the most amazing pastrami sandwich ever, I can give you the place to go. The best thing going on in Fort Lauderdale, in my opinion, is the King Tut Exhibit. The beach is always nice and if you and your family enjoy baseball, you can get pretty good deals on Marlins tickets. Have a great trip.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jessica at 9:21 AM on April 10, 2006