Re: veal, the performer is paid based on the revenue of the venue, increased by high dollar items.
posted to MetaFilter by craven_morhead at 11:27 AM on October 10, 2008

This is the sort of thing that is often in your lease. Check there first.
posted to Ask Metafilter by craven_morhead at 8:47 AM on October 10, 2008

Shallots. A great deal of butter. Reductions, glazes, and stocks that take an entire day to make.
posted to Ask Metafilter by craven_morhead at 11:36 AM on October 7, 2008

Walter
posted to Ask Metafilter by craven_morhead at 6:26 AM on October 6, 2008

I wouldn't go to law school to be governor. Instead, I would be born into a family of wealth and power. Go to law school if you want to be a lawyer.
posted to Ask Metafilter by craven_morhead at 10:26 AM on October 5, 2008

Any strong thoughts on liquado's suggestion of making it more black-ops, less steampunk? I was thinking labels along the lines of a typeset form filled out long-hand, attached to each piece.

Other suggestions I've collected from another buffy fan (I could use photos of the tougher-to-imagine bits if people can track 'em down):


cross

holy water

Mr. Pointy (Buffy's stake)... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by craven_morhead at 2:42 PM on September 29, 2008

Whendonesque contacted. For the record, latin_mouse has demonstrated exactly the sort of response I was looking for.
posted to Ask Metafilter by craven_morhead at 6:47 AM on September 30, 2008

I paddle surf Lake Michigan when it gets big. Waves can get big, but the sets are close together and the breaks are often pretty uneven. Makes for an interesting day. Dress warmly.
posted to MetaFilter by craven_morhead at 8:45 AM on September 26, 2008

Nthing getting out of cabo. I ended up next to this woman at the airport who talked about how great it was to have a condo in cabo, since everyone speaks English she never had to learn any spanish. Ug. I dug La Paz, which is a few hours by bus away.
posted to Ask Metafilter by craven_morhead at 7:32 AM on September 25, 2008

Something like this happened to me too. Went to law school over other options due to life plans. They didn't pan out. Now I'll be heading to Denver in the summer to go get a job. I've started to cut down on life plans. 6 months out or so is plenty.
posted to Ask Metafilter by craven_morhead at 7:25 AM on September 18, 2008

Lockstockbarrel has it on the nose. I worked for a couple of little firms in high school and in college, both of which made me realize that I at least liked some of the grunt work of the law, so I think it was worthwhile for me. The telling bit about both setups was that I had personal contacts at both firms, and that's how I got hired. I still suggest you go be a camp counselor or something, but personal connections are the way to go for these short-term, lackey with a future sorts of setups.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by craven_morhead at 11:44 AM on September 16, 2008

Haven't any of you naysayers ever seen Batman Begins?

Sheesh.
posted to MetaFilter by craven_morhead at 11:30 AM on September 12, 2008

The more my bank stays out of my way and the less I have to think about it, the better. My interactions with it should be free, easy, and fast. You're starting with 100 points and can only lose them; not 0 points and gaining.
posted to Ask Metafilter by craven_morhead at 7:26 AM on September 9, 2008

I picked this up from a friend and have used it to great success: draw a scrabble board and a chess board on your thermarest, and then bring a set of scrabble tiles. Dice also work well if you learn some dice games (hot dice is good times)
posted to Ask Metafilter by craven_morhead at 11:18 AM on September 5, 2008

cribbed from a SNL skit. Additionally, a similar rationale to CunningLinguist.
posted to MetaTalk by craven_morhead at 8:08 AM on August 28, 2008

seconding disillusioned.
posted to Ask Metafilter by craven_morhead at 5:59 AM on August 25, 2008

Mythbusters did a bit about this, and tried testing different phones to see if they could get any sort of a response in avionics. The answer was basically "maybe." To the best of everyone's knowledge, no plan has crashed because someone was ordering takeout. However, since new phones are rolled out daily, prudence has carried the day and they've gone the safe route of prohibiting them altogether.
posted to Ask Metafilter by craven_morhead at 11:23 AM on August 13, 2008

k bye!
posted to Ask Metafilter by craven_morhead at 9:04 AM on August 13, 2008

$1.5k apiece, leaving from Denver. Punkbitch, would you suggest that sort of route instead of one of the amazon river boat tours?
posted to Ask Metafilter by craven_morhead at 9:46 PM on August 12, 2008

Not sure how wild wild west your area of town is, but you could always shoot it.
posted to Ask Metafilter by craven_morhead at 4:05 PM on August 8, 2008

I'm with DU. I realize this is a Bad Thing, but could use some context on why tanks are running about.
posted to MetaFilter by craven_morhead at 8:08 AM on August 8, 2008

I wouldn't suggest deoderant; it could irritate the irritation.
posted to Ask Metafilter by craven_morhead at 8:00 AM on August 8, 2008

Hair gel was a bad choice for me.
posted to Ask Metafilter by craven_morhead at 7:57 AM on August 8, 2008

vsync, the constitution does apply in traffic court.
posted to Ask Metafilter by craven_morhead at 10:15 AM on August 7, 2008

I filed. Don't hold your breath. These things tend to take a lot of time.
posted to Ask Metafilter by craven_morhead at 7:12 AM on August 7, 2008

To answer your question directly, find a law library. Law schools have 'em, as do many major court districts. You can usually find a helpful law librarian that will point you in the direction of some treatises; they're sort of what your high school physics book is to physics. They show the basics.

I agree with the others that a lawsuit likely isn't the best approach in many of your situations. Outside of small claims court, if you want to file a civil suit you'll... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by craven_morhead at 7:04 AM on August 7, 2008

crayfish would work, especially if they're native. not sure how hard they are to keep alive though.
posted to Ask Metafilter by craven_morhead at 11:03 AM on August 6, 2008

Ant lions make me think of trying to keep the huge bastards in HL2.

Why would goldfish have to die? You could send 'em back with the kids, or have a big 'ol tank of goldfish at your house.
posted to Ask Metafilter by craven_morhead at 4:03 PM on August 6, 2008

my buddy says "eff word" when things go south.
posted to Ask Metafilter by craven_morhead at 3:45 PM on August 6, 2008

Mister_A, the same is true for depriciating humor. It works better the higher up you are.

As for the callout, meh. I, like many others, don't really see the trend.
posted to MetaTalk by craven_morhead at 9:04 AM on August 6, 2008

I grew up in MN, Franken spoke at my university once. The place was packed, and he was fantastic. He was funny, but he seemed to really care about the issues, and wasn't afraid to show emotion over the things he cared about.

:: hopes for win ::
posted to MetaFilter by craven_morhead at 8:17 AM on August 5, 2008

seekerofsplendor, that's right, nobody needs "real" qualifications other than being well-liked for the job. The theory is that the populous will elect those they feel can best represent their concerns, or "represent" them.

There isn't an exam or anything, aside from the one in the public eye.
posted to MetaFilter by craven_morhead at 11:14 AM on August 5, 2008

Nthing couchsurfing, combined with something you want to do in a place you want to do it in. Learn to sail in the Keys, fish in mexico, etc.
posted to Ask Metafilter by craven_morhead at 1:54 PM on August 4, 2008

I'm a rising 3L. My $.02:

Make sure they're good at bluebooking, but stress why bluebooking is important to learn now, and how much knowing the rules by heart (or at least how to use the bluebook) in the future. The same goes for writing clearly; stress how court clerks will start to blow through your briefs if you write poorly.

Stress that legal writing is a different *kind* of writing, and that it's almost a return to the 5 paragraph... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by craven_morhead at 2:14 PM on August 1, 2008

Jayder and ironmouth both have hit some important points.

As a finer point, I agree completely with showing the students well-written BRIEFS, rather than well-written opinions. They've read so many opinions after the first week that their minds will be drifting towards muddled language.
posted to Ask Metafilter by craven_morhead at 9:59 AM on August 4, 2008

Bryan Garner has a bit of a cult following at my firm.
posted to Ask Metafilter by craven_morhead at 12:24 PM on August 4, 2008

Stick it out. It's just two weeks. Bring a book or something of the like, or start writing to occupy yourself.

Unless you have the money to travel or do something you've always wanted to do. Don't quit just to sit on the couch though.
posted to Ask Metafilter by craven_morhead at 10:36 AM on August 1, 2008

Also, as a bit of unsolicited advice, you may want to re-examine how tough you really have it there. You can't get into a book because of interruptions and harsh lights?
posted to Ask Metafilter by craven_morhead at 2:17 PM on August 1, 2008

Lansky sharpeners are great, and you get razor sharp edges that are tough without damaging the blade, as is common with some automatic systems.
posted to Ask Metafilter by craven_morhead at 2:15 PM on August 1, 2008

This has been alluded to in a few answers, but I'd like to stress it: allow her to find her own interests, and pay attention to her when she finds them. I did the whole sports thing in middle school, but it didn't take me terribly long to realize that I didn't like it all that much and wasn't that good at it either. I found my niche in theatre and competitive speech, and thrived there.

Also, this thread may provide some food for thought.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by craven_morhead at 7:26 AM on July 31, 2008

I'm a nice middle-class white person. Waited tables in high school, serving roast beef to the regulars at a greasy spoon cafe. I rather liked it.
posted to MetaFilter by craven_morhead at 1:36 PM on July 29, 2008

this is an effing easy question.
posted to Ask Metafilter by craven_morhead at 1:14 PM on July 29, 2008

Take a look at Pentax MX bodies as well. I had one; great camera, and you get the pentax lens benefits too.

It is made of metal.
posted to Ask Metafilter by craven_morhead at 10:48 AM on July 29, 2008

I'm with Ookseer, why not moleskine? The problem I've had with a lot of leather-bound journals is that they look pretty but the binding is crap. I've never had issues with moleskines.
posted to Ask Metafilter by craven_morhead at 8:14 AM on July 25, 2008

Are you in Forgetting Sarah Marshall?

I'd write a sequal.

Failing that, I wouldn't write-off hanging out with other interlopers, though I'd stay away from the tourist scene.
posted to Ask Metafilter by craven_morhead at 8:12 AM on July 25, 2008

I can't imagine that it would help you much. I've talked to nobody at my law school admission's office that would see it as a big plus.

I'm a 3L at a T25.
posted to Ask Metafilter by craven_morhead at 10:56 PM on July 23, 2008

What sort of kayaking are you looking to do? Whitewater? Downriver flatwater? Could use some more details.
posted to Ask Metafilter by craven_morhead at 4:32 PM on July 20, 2008

nthing the 8k in the long view crowd. Sell.
posted to Ask Metafilter by craven_morhead at 10:30 PM on July 17, 2008

Lots of good advice here. I'm a rising 3L at a T25, and here's what worked for me:

9-5 schedule. I don't work well in the evenings; I tend to get spacy and think of other things. So I generally worked from 9-5 and took the evenings off. Probably worked 2/3 of a day on the weekends. YMMV.

A study group worked for me. Some people work well with study groups, others don't, but I knew at the outset that I was one of those people that did work... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by craven_morhead at 10:24 AM on July 6, 2008

I could swing 9-5 w/ a journal, no job. YMMV.

In the same vein, I don't think firm life always = 11 hour days + weekends.
posted to Ask Metafilter by craven_morhead at 3:58 PM on July 9, 2008