thus will need to migrate stuff from my PC eventually
The above posters covered all the Mac alternatives so I'll just mention that you can run Windows via Parallels/Fusion for anything not up to par. For example, I prefer uTorrent to other Mac torrent clients so I just run that in Windows. With Parallels and Fusion, you can run them simultaneously and seamlessly with OSX.
posted to Ask Metafilter by junesix at 5:08 PM on July 24, 2008

Is that supposed to be a link to an actual text file?
posted to Ask Metafilter by junesix at 4:05 PM on July 23, 2008

I assume you have access to the server with Exchange 2000 installed.

1. Run Exchange System Manager
2. Browse to Administrative Groups > domain > Servers > server > First Storage Group > Mailboxes. There should be a list of the mailboxes with mailbox size, number of items, and other misc info.
3. To export the list, right-click on Mailboxes and select "Export List..." to export it... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by junesix at 1:03 PM on July 22, 2008 marked best answer

Long noodles have every practical production advantage. They're faster to make uniformly by hand, don't require multiple cuttings, dry faster, don't stick to each other (with cut pasta you have to use a lot of flour to keep it from sticking to itself), cook faster, and are more space-efficient for storage.

why not simply cut or break them before cooking?
Why bother if they can be eaten as is? Don't fix it if it ain't broke.
posted to Ask Metafilter by junesix at 1:33 PM on July 21, 2008

In the toilet tank in a waterproof container.
Read this 2-part interview with a burglar. The toilet tank is one of the first places they look because homeowners think a burglar wouldn't look there.

Places like picture frames and kitty litter boxes don't work well because burglars are going to grab anything of value and trashing the place as they go. So the painting along with the money will be stolen to be sold and... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by junesix at 1:11 PM on July 21, 2008

I stayed at the aforementioned Hotel Lleo on recommendation from these forums. Great, spacious rooms, very affordable, and terrific front desk/concierge staff. It's just a 2 blocks north of the north end of Ramblas.
posted to Ask Metafilter by junesix at 5:09 PM on July 20, 2008

It will create a very noticeable odor because it's baking everything inside for many hours at 900 degrees until it's all turned to ash. The smell won't kill you but it will be pretty hard to bear. If you think about what it would smell like if you took all your food and threw it into a bonfire, that's essentially what's going on. It shouldn't stink up your clothes, couch, and bed but you may want to open the door and window and hang out nearby for the afternoon.

Just... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by junesix at 6:14 PM on July 16, 2008 marked best answer

I did a search for podcast transcription and noticed this company, CastingWords, used an interesting process. They make full use of Turk as a multi-pass system where a podcast would go through multiple steps of initial transcription, grading, then improvement with a slight bump in the payment at each pass. So the initial transcription HIT would be offered at say, $0.80, then a grading HIT would be offered at $0.07 to grade the transcription on a scale of 1-8, then improvement HITs would be... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by junesix at 8:29 PM on July 15, 2008 marked best answer

You have to do a custom install on top of the 32-bit XP to use the upgrade license. However there is no upgrade installation path which means you have to backup your XP settings elsewhere, reboot into the 64-bit Vista DVD, install it off the DVD, then migrate your files back from backup. Instructions here.
posted to Ask Metafilter by junesix at 7:15 PM on July 15, 2008

novice like myself
If you're a novice, why are you installing 64-bit Vista? Unless you're running 64-bit programs and running them hard, you're not going to get much benefit out of it. Even in games and graphics programs, the benchmarks show similar or barely better results. Kind of weak compared to having to deal with lack of 64-bit drivers and programs.

ROU_Xenophobe: Correct me if I'm wrong but wouldn't installing Vista once be easier... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by junesix at 7:31 PM on July 15, 2008

That Intel chip on the horizon that Bunglegirl linked to is for the next-generation processor, likely the Nehalem which isn't expected to be widely available until mid/late 2009.

The current generation Montevina chipset debuted in actual laptops today. Lenovo has it in their X200 laptop which goes on sale August 5. I can't imagine Apple would let Lenovo beat them to the punch so they should be updating the MacBook and MacBook Pro to the Montevina chipset around the same... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by junesix at 6:54 PM on July 15, 2008

I recommend splitting the item into 1) board+case and 2) boots. This way you're opening up the auction items to people who already have boots but just want/fit the board (#1) or just want/fit the boots (#2) in addition to those who are just starting out want both.

do people just not buy used snowboards
People do but usually only high-end boards. At the lower end of the market, it's better just to buy a new board. New boards are released... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by junesix at 5:09 PM on July 15, 2008

It's like guessing the outcome of rolled dice except the dice have 42 to 56 sides depending on the game and the number of dice varies.
posted to Ask Metafilter by junesix at 4:58 PM on July 15, 2008

I only button the sleeve buttons and not the wrist buttons for that slight "French cuff" look. It's my style quirk along with occasional loud socks. If your shirts and suits have well-fitting sleeves, it shouldn't be that noticeable (except by people who specifically notice these nuances).
posted to Ask Metafilter by junesix at 1:51 AM on July 15, 2008

Any store that sells shirts in exact measurements (ie. numbers instead of S, M, L, XL) will have someone with a tape measure to measure you. I haven't been to Sears in ages but if the online store is any indication, then they should have these shirts. Ask to try "fitted shirts" first which will be less box-shaped and more contoured to your body. Don't be afraid to try shirts in every brand. Every designer uses a slightly different shape for their shirts so try them all on until you... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by junesix at 5:40 PM on July 14, 2008

You could try the Blackspot Sneakers which are supposed to be better made. Though at $88, you could buy two pairs of Chucks and alternate which would probably last just as long. The simple fact is that since Nike took over, the materials and construction are crap and there's really no way to get around that other than buying more pairs and alternating.
posted to Ask Metafilter by junesix at 12:43 PM on July 14, 2008

GQ's fashion section has some great primers with lots of picture slideshows.

Body shape/tailoring - Try the Suit Your Shape slideshow. It shows 4 different body types and then shows the ideal type of suit along with tips and accessories to help enhance the look. By your description of your husband, he fits the Athletic Man body type (exemplified by Chuck Liddell).

Colors - Building Your Perfect Business Wardrobe shows the various suit colors... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by junesix at 12:19 PM on July 14, 2008

I helped put together a scavenger hunt that took place this weekend in San Francisco. Here's the full list of rules and items from that scavenger hunt. This was for a friend's going away party which is why you see a lot of items incorporating "Mary."

1) I recommend teams of 4 or 5. Make the teams ahead of time with people who don't know each other and use a mix of men and women. But don't hand out the team assignments until just before you're ready to start.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by junesix at 11:32 AM on July 13, 2008

Processor and HD are fine. Bump RAM up to 4GB.

What kind of video card? Do you have dedicated video or using the onboard GPU? If the latter, get a dedicated modern video card.

I use Media Player Classic which is extremely lightweight. It handles .mkv very well.
posted to Ask Metafilter by junesix at 4:53 PM on July 11, 2008

Usually H.264/MP4 so no it wouldn't be of much use.
posted to Ask Metafilter by junesix at 5:02 PM on July 11, 2008

Pros: 3G data speed and GPS
Cons: Shorter battery life and higher rate data plan

Caveat: Check first to see if you get 3G coverage in your area.

Personally, I'm sticking with my 2G iPhone. The 3G battery life is significantly reduced and with the introduction of the iPhone 2.0 software, I'll be accessing data more efficiently through apps and using Safari less. For example, previously, I had to download the entire NYT front page to... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by junesix at 3:21 PM on July 11, 2008 marked best answer

greenie2600: Try the Chinese section of Tyler Cowen's ethnic dining guide for listings of more authentic places. And be adventurous with your ordering.

Note, I haven't actually been to any of these places but coming from a Chinese guy born overseas, the descriptions and photos of the restaurants and what he orders look pretty good to me.
posted to Ask Metafilter by junesix at 3:02 PM on July 11, 2008

Futura in a medium or book font. Maybe book italic if you want it to look a bit more like spoken text. It was designed by a German typographer, Paul Renner, in 1927, just three years before Hilbert's speech. Futura is a modern, geometric sans-serif derived from simple geometric forms with constant stroke width. I think that would have appealed to a mathematician whose work was in geometry. And like Hilbert's work, Futura had significant influence on future geometric typefaces and continues to be... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by junesix at 8:26 PM on July 9, 2008

I bow out to Cranialtorque's wisdom and his reasoning on a serif makes perfect sense. I know nothing about tattooing. Sabon would be beautiful.
posted to Ask Metafilter by junesix at 11:10 PM on July 9, 2008

Long profile of Tyler Brulé from a May 1998 cover article of Shift Magazine. It covers how he got Wallpaper going in some detail. In short, he already had a lot of friends in the design, fashion, travel, and advertising worlds so he just went to them and pitched the crap out of his magazine idea.

From the beginning, Brûlé realized that he’d need a great deal of money and the best connections to bring his concept to life. Most people start magazines in a... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by junesix at 1:49 PM on July 9, 2008 marked best answer

Paper clip to bind the excess cord to the foam sleeve + run cord up behind the head like cowbell
posted to Ask Metafilter by junesix at 11:32 AM on July 9, 2008

Money's a little tight, so those cool electronic buzzers are out.
Not even $5? That's how much the Staples "Easy" buzzers cost.
posted to Ask Metafilter by junesix at 6:52 AM on July 8, 2008

Ahh, I see the reasoning. Scratch mine.
posted to Ask Metafilter by junesix at 6:54 AM on July 8, 2008

If you're still open to the noisemakers, use the Staples buzzer I linked to earlier for one team and the Yahoo! Insta-Yodel buzzer ($19) for the other team. BTW I have the Yahoo! one in my office and it's a riot.
posted to Ask Metafilter by junesix at 5:48 PM on July 8, 2008

70% believed that Saddam Hussein was behind 9/11
That figure comes from a poll conducted by Washington Post on August 11, 2003.

A September 2007 CBS/NY Times poll says that percentage is now down to 33%. The results of the poll are here [PDF]. The CBS article also goes into some theories on why Americans continue to hold to the idea that Saddam was behind 9/11.

I'm most interested in the demographic... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by junesix at 4:03 PM on July 8, 2008

none of it in dedicated fields (name, phone, street number, etc.)
The number of cards isn't going to be the problem, this issue you described above is. All 2,750 cards consist of unstructured data that are essentially separate Rich Text files. Even when you export them to .csv, I assume it's going to be a spreadsheet with all the data in one column with 2,750 rows and each cell containing text with carriage returns.

Did you use a... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by junesix at 1:08 PM on July 8, 2008

Are your groomsmen wearing tuxedos with french cuff shirts? If so, you could get them cufflinks. I think these cufflinks made from old watches on Etsy are particularly cool and not that expensive. There's tons of other designs for under $40.
posted to Ask Metafilter by junesix at 4:24 PM on July 7, 2008

giving gifts brings her joy
In that case, I agree with the above commenters that you should take her shopping. Take her into the stores you shop in, pick out some styles you like, and have her help you select the sizes that you wear. You don't have to buy them there but at least she'll be able to take mental notes about brands, styles, and sizing.
posted to Ask Metafilter by junesix at 4:39 PM on July 3, 2008

Unfortunately I'm not going to make it to tonight's meetup. In lieu of my absence, here's some icebreakers:

"What was your first job?"
"So how bad does it get in the Tenderloin?"
"What's your favorite events during the Olympics?"
"What item on this menu would make a great band name?"
"Who at this meetup could pass for a celebrity at a club? I think [insert name] is a dead ringer... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by junesix at 4:05 PM on July 3, 2008

1 more: "What buzzword do you hear a lot that's annoying you?"

And this one is a fun game as an ice breaker:

Impromptu trivia! Get scraps of paper and a few pens and give everyone a minute to write a Final Jeopardy question on a piece of paper. Put them in a bowl, give it a shake, and have someone draw a question and ask the table. After the table answers it (or doesn't), let the writer say their name and why they wrote the question.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by junesix at 4:24 PM on July 3, 2008

Give yourself goals. Define the specific steps to achieve your goals. Set deadlines for those steps. Accomplish the steps. Reflect on what worked and what didn't. Refine your steps and goals. Repeat.
posted to Ask Metafilter by junesix at 11:00 AM on July 3, 2008

Is a specialized company hired to make it?
Some are done in-house but most are handed off to companies that specialize in theatrical trailers and other marketing materials. Here is a directory of trailer houses and sound companies from the website for the industry Golden Trailer Awards.
posted to Ask Metafilter by junesix at 9:24 PM on July 2, 2008

It seems like you have a pretty casual workplace and personal style so I wouldn't worry about dressing up too much. Instead focus on below the belt. Many guys worry so much about what they look like at the eye level that they fail to think about what they look like below the waist so doing it right in the lower half is actually more noticeable.

Start with jeans. A good pair of well-fitting dark jeans in a price range higher than what you're used to. Don't be afraid to... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by junesix at 9:08 PM on July 2, 2008

The best thing you can do is just be honest, tell him that you still want to be friends, and let him make his decisions about what kind of relationship he wants with you. There's not much more you can do other than that. Definitely do NOT hook up with him again, that's just leading him on.
posted to Ask Metafilter by junesix at 8:39 PM on July 2, 2008

Since you were able to upgrade the last time even with your account under your father's name, it shouldn't be any different this time. As far as AT&T is concerned, the 3G plan is just a plan upgrade and the iPhone is just a phone upgrade.
posted to Ask Metafilter by junesix at 8:36 PM on July 2, 2008

This Chowhound thread looks promising: "Looking for authentic Mexican in San Diego"
posted to Ask Metafilter by junesix at 9:51 PM on July 1, 2008

I am aware that in the 18th century...
You've mixed up the original British origins of "proof" with what is now termed "proof" in the US. The two definitions have no relationship. The contemporary definition for proof was established around 1848 and was based entirely on % alcohol by volume (% ABV) and not combustability or specific gravity. More info here.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by junesix at 9:30 PM on July 1, 2008

I'm not sure what kind of answer you're looking for. I doubt there's any kind of suiting or tailoring professional society that has done a study on it. But conventional wisdom would dictate that yes, it's probably better for the suit if you minimize the number of consecutive days that you wear it. I would assume that letting the suit hang for a day in between allows the wool fibers to relax, return to their natural shape, and lose wrinkles. Any tailor and your mother would probably give you a... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by junesix at 9:17 PM on July 1, 2008

Per MrMoonPie's suggestion, if you install software like Picasa to manage your photos, it will usually recognize the camera and copy over the photos, just like the Olympus software.
posted to Ask Metafilter by junesix at 1:16 PM on July 1, 2008

According to this page, the Asia Specialties brand is just a store brand for Aldi. Go to this page and plug in your zip code into the Store Locator. The closest one to you appears to be the Aldi store in New Brunswick.
posted to Ask Metafilter by junesix at 4:14 PM on June 27, 2008

Whoops, I should have read the question better. You're looking for the seasoning separate from the rice.
posted to Ask Metafilter by junesix at 4:16 PM on June 27, 2008

I don't think it was a reaction to Morgan Freeman's outburst but rather his character's outburst. Throughout the movie, the character was portrayed as a calm, cool, gentlemanly almost-father figure who speaks softly. At the end, he's just yelling out of frustration at his seemingly-inferior team.
posted to Ask Metafilter by junesix at 11:03 AM on June 27, 2008

Is it bad or just not to your taste? If it's the latter, why not have a few friends over for dinner, see if any like it, and give it to them?

Otherwise, sangria or meat stews.
posted to Ask Metafilter by junesix at 9:45 AM on June 26, 2008

You probably weren't getting hits because his family name is Fukasawa with an "S" not a "Z".

The watch was never intended for or put into production. It was a concept/prototype designed while he was at IDEO for a electronics in fashion exhibition "Without Thought, e-fashion" in Japan in 2001.

Additional info from this forum thread:
2001 at NTT InterCommunication Centre (ICC) in the Tokyo Opera... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by junesix at 3:02 PM on June 25, 2008 marked best answer

If you like the minimalist LED watches, you may want to consider Rosendahl's WATCH II which is in production. ThinkGeek has it for $199.
posted to Ask Metafilter by junesix at 3:07 PM on June 25, 2008