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Is it too late for SCIENCE?!?

After nearly 15 years in other fields, is it too late to think of a career in science?
posted to Ask Metafilter by malaprohibita at 6:03 PM on October 5, 2008 (11 comments)

How Not to Run a Bookstore

The Demise of Borders Books. Once calling itself a collection of individual stores and denying it was a chain, Borders, begun in 1971 by brothers Tom and Louis, is in deep financial trouble.
posted to MetaFilter by malaprohibita at 1:17 PM on March 27, 2008 (119 comments)

basic site guideline violation

I'll be the first to admit that it was a weak post and an unknown double. However, I'm unclear as to what 'basic site guideline' I violated.
posted to MetaTalk by malaprohibita at 1:00 PM on November 21, 2007 (56 comments)

The Christianity Candidate

He's the candidate God would vote for, if God could legally vote. Not endorsed by Richard Dawkins, Christopher Hitchens, or that Sam Harris dude. Previously.
posted to MetaFilter by malaprohibita at 7:33 AM on October 9, 2007 (23 comments)

Laughing song followup

For fans of the Laughing Song thread, there's a mention of George W. Johnson as well as other early African-American recording artists over at NPR's The Story. Photos and song samples there, too. I'd include a permanent link to the actual topic, but have so far not found one.
posted to MetaTalk by malaprohibita at 10:57 AM on March 28, 2007 (14 comments)

Dove può il Eurotrash porre le loro teste stancare?

Where can the Eurotrash lay their weary heads in Cinque Terre?
posted to Ask Metafilter by malaprohibita at 12:07 PM on February 6, 2007 (17 comments)

Why won't my BIOS recognize a SATA drive?

Why won't my BIOS recognize a SATA drive?
posted to Ask Metafilter by malaprohibita at 5:37 PM on December 15, 2006 (8 comments)

The Metaphysics of Quality

Korea, the Beats, Quality, and Mental Illness: A fantastic interview with Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance's Robert Pirsig.
posted to MetaFilter by malaprohibita at 9:03 AM on December 6, 2006 (51 comments)

Cady the Übermensch?

In college, a classmate was convinced that Max Cady in Scorsese's Cape Fear was supposed to be the embodiment of Nietzsche's Übermensch. My take was that Cady was more like the Nazi's: picking and choosing as he saw fit, from the Bible as well as Nietzsche. Whether or not you liked the film, how do you weigh in?
posted to Ask Metafilter by malaprohibita at 11:42 AM on October 31, 2006 (10 comments)

This is in Marie Claire???

A Soldier's Tale , featured on the always excellent Cursor, catches us up with Lynndie England (not to mention her hybrid child).
posted to MetaFilter by malaprohibita at 3:46 PM on October 13, 2006 (22 comments)

testing Windows Mobile 2003

Does anyone know of a free or inexpensive usability tool for Windows Mobile 2003?
posted to Ask Metafilter by malaprohibita at 10:08 AM on November 28, 2005 (3 comments)

Those librarians aren't like I remember them

And you thought librarians were stuffy. (should be SFW, though some flesh does show)
posted to MetaFilter by malaprohibita at 6:05 PM on October 9, 2005 (40 comments)

One-way auto rental.

My wife and I are planning to fly into Seattle and drive down the coast of Oregon and California to San Francisco. We want to rent a car one-way, but the prices seem horrific. Are there any tips or alternatives?
posted to Ask Metafilter by malaprohibita at 1:11 PM on June 30, 2005 (19 comments)

A manly, manly beard!

Being the tale of a lad, and his quest for a beard. I've got visible vellus hair on my back (I got a couple of mirrors and checked). I've got shoulder hair. I've got bizarre hair high up on my cheeks. I've got some chest hair. I've got increased @#%$ hair (growing farther upward than it used to).
I had no idea some guys took facial hair this seriously. And then, while I was "combing" Metafilter for a duplicate post, I found this.
posted to MetaFilter by malaprohibita at 10:41 AM on May 3, 2005 (9 comments)

put him down before it gets worse?

Assuming my dog has a brain tumor, should I have him euthanized? (I found some good advice here, but it just wasn’t enough).
posted to Ask Metafilter by malaprohibita at 12:03 PM on March 31, 2005 (26 comments)

blogging mgm vs. grokster

Blogging it Live from outside SCOTUS and MGM vs. Grokster, it's NickD.
posted to MetaFilter by malaprohibita at 7:36 PM on March 28, 2005 (16 comments)

Iran & Syria to form alliance

Iran and Syria to form an alliance? Yeah, I know it's just been touched upon, but considering the specter of this (whether it is or is not ominous)....
posted to MetaFilter by malaprohibita at 6:58 AM on February 16, 2005 (27 comments)

Mattingly, shave those sideburns, hippie!

Mattingly, shave those sideburns, hippie!
posted to MetaFilter by malaprohibita at 1:32 PM on January 8, 2005 (31 comments)

I am Mr. Roarke, your host. Welcome to Fantasy Island!

I am Mr. Roarke, your host. Welcome to Fantasy Island! The virtual economy gets more interesting. (More inside)
posted to MetaFilter by malaprohibita at 11:01 AM on December 17, 2004 (35 comments)

Eliot Spitzer to Run for Governor of New York

Eliot Spitzer to Run for Governor of New York.
posted to MetaFilter by malaprohibita at 9:06 AM on December 7, 2004 (39 comments)

What countries have compulsory military service?...

What countries have compulsory military service?
posted to Ask Metafilter by malaprohibita at 12:00 PM on December 2, 2004 (28 comments)