The Monk and the Riddle
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 10:36 AM on August 7, 2008

You can buy a used Porsche 928S for less than $15k. Not the most reliable car, but if you take care of it it'll run forever.

If you want something newer and more reliable, a recent model used Nissan 350Z is going to be the fastest feeling car in your price range.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 10:31 AM on August 7, 2008

Or try running everything on batteries, if that is an option.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 10:29 AM on August 7, 2008

This is your body telling you to lay off the caffeine.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 10:24 AM on August 7, 2008

These are the ones I like!
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 10:23 AM on August 7, 2008

REI has similar items.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 5:31 PM on August 4, 2008

Try to re-frame past experience to show skills that are applicable to both.

Keep it to one page, so trim really old, really irrelevant stuff. I keep mine to the last three jobs (but I've only had three post-college jobs). As I get a new job, the old one drops off the back, or gets condensed into a single line.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 5:30 PM on August 4, 2008

As long as everyone is monogomous, STD free (you both got tested, right?) and willing to accept the consequences, go for it.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 8:11 PM on August 1, 2008

Source Forge?
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 4:00 PM on July 29, 2008

They're much more subtle than you'd think. You have to get them exactly level and often there are little screws to adjust the pendulums swing length and such up in the mechanism. Find a pro and have them come out and set it up for you. That's what I had to do after trying on my own to get it to run for more than an hour.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 6:44 PM on July 27, 2008

Model number and maker would be helpful. Photos are always good too.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 3:44 PM on July 27, 2008

When I lopped off my pony tail I let Carinn @ vain do it. I would recommend her as well as any of the others there.

Another great person to go to is Jen B. at Kristovich loft.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 8:40 PM on July 26, 2008

Don't use the IE8 Beta in production. It's only intended for developer testing. You should run it on a test machine or a virtual machine.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 1:44 PM on July 26, 2008

No. I asked my bank about this. If you call them in advance and tell them how many you want they can get them for you. I like carrying them around to leave as tips for waiters. And I like the idea of carrying around a bag of gold coins.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 4:45 PM on July 24, 2008

An Audi.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 10:34 AM on July 24, 2008

Christ, how many times does it have to be said?

Go hire a traffic attorney.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 5:41 PM on July 21, 2008

What you've done is pretty good.

I wouldn't even bother with Anti-virus unless you plan on actually downloading and installing crap from random sites. Usually they do more harm than good.

However, let me suggest this as a safer alternative: don't browse the web from your primary OS installation at all.

Download Virtual PC and setup a VM from which you browse the web, and turn on the HD... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 11:07 AM on July 21, 2008

Also, Windows Zones is a pretty decent product that gives you Vista-like privilege reduction.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 11:09 AM on July 21, 2008

Yeah, I had this happen to me once. The Seattle PD failed to write down the name of the insurance company. I just started calling all the big ones and eventually one of the people I talked to said, "Oh, I'm pretty sure that's a Farmers account number." And it was.

Just explain what you're doing and be nice and persevere and you'll find what you seek.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 9:41 AM on July 18, 2008

You don't need to invoke the FOIA. If your name is on a police report, they have to give you a copy. Just go down there and pay a few bucks for the copy-fee.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 1:55 PM on July 19, 2008

Just use Excel. You don't need a Database for 2000 records.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 9:39 AM on July 18, 2008

I realize I'm late to the party, but this is my Happy Place. I visit it often.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 11:07 AM on July 8, 2008

Are there rules about when a pitcher can throw the ball? I mean, batters take forever getting into their stance. Can the pitcher throw the ball anytime the guy is in the box, or does he have to wait for the batter to be ready? And if so, how does he know?
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 10:05 AM on July 8, 2008

http://www.triviamania.com/

Perhaps?
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 8:33 AM on June 22, 2008

Damn. I have a book with that painting in it, but it is in storage. :@

If it's not THB, my next best guess is George Caleb Bingham.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 8:43 PM on June 9, 2008

Anthropologie has some pretty funky dishes too.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 9:40 AM on June 9, 2008

Go Karting.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 8:46 AM on June 4, 2008

Another thing you can try is go to the Internet Control Panel (Start->Control Panel->Internet Options) and on the Advanced tab there should be a Reset... button. This will reregister all of the IE components (and reset a bunch of things such as history and the cache). This is very similar to re-installing without quite as much pain. I'd try that first.

Another thing you can try is starting IE without add-ons: Start->Programs->Accessories->System... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 11:09 AM on June 3, 2008

I love me some Penfold's The Grandfather Port.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 7:20 AM on June 2, 2008

Oh, under $15? Penfold's Club Port.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 7:20 AM on June 2, 2008

+1 for Roald Dahl.

Recently I read and enjoyed the following:

Fragile Things by Neil Gaiman

The Ladies of Grace Adieu by Susana Clarke

Bagombo Snuff Box by Kurt Vonnegut (Okay, that's a lie. I read it along time ago.)... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 4:54 PM on May 28, 2008

I'm fairly certain there is a scene like this in Back to the Future III...
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 9:44 AM on May 28, 2008

I have to submit a personal statement.

Is there a topic? Or any sort of guidence?

My personal statement was supposed to be "Why I Want to Go to Grad School." If that is what they want you to write as well, be clear, concise and professional. Explain your experience to date (this is where you hand wave over your undergrad GPA), explain how this has prepared you for grad school, explain what you hope grad school... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 9:33 AM on May 28, 2008

I think the little copyright notice on all the images points to "no."

GPS is probably what you want. Notice they charge for various map packages.

Also, paper maps are awesome. You can hang them on your walls when you get home.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 9:28 AM on May 28, 2008

Hmm, my wife looks at these things all the time at Nordstrom and I've never seen anything with Fendi written on it that cheap.

Basically, it all depends on what it is worth to you. It's not an investment.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 3:48 PM on May 27, 2008

Nope. Though, depending on who you're trying to attract, if it is obviously expensive enough it might get some action.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 3:43 PM on May 26, 2008

Did you accidently by LT instead of L? I.e., the "tall" version? If so, you may be able to swap them for the normal versions at your favorite retailer.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 9:05 PM on May 25, 2008

Meet someone who works for Nintendo and have them pick one up for you at the company store in Seattle.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 6:21 PM on May 25, 2008

Deitel and Deitel is horrible, terrible and boring. Sorry, I can't really recommend it.

I learned C++ using the Borland Turbo C++ 3.0 manual and found it quite useful, but I suppose that isn't really something one can easily find these days.

See also.

I would recommend Stroustrup's books.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 10:14 AM on May 22, 2008

Rewrite. Cut and paste as needed.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 10:06 AM on May 22, 2008

Bok Choy is one of my favorites.
I think Brussle Sprouts count too.
Whole Foods always has a pretty interesting selection of leafy things.
You can always grill or bake them with a little olive oil, salt and pepper.
And, I don't know about you, but I'll put just about anything in an omelet.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 10:05 AM on May 22, 2008

I have a friend who lives very near there, and I've never felt worried. A couple things:

1) Are you on the ground floor? I wouldn't want a ground floor apartment. Anything above that would be much better.

2) North is toward the Space Needle. West is toward the water. East is uphill. You can go North West or North East, but I'd avoid going South (toward the ID) or due West (to pioneer square) at night, unless you're specifically going to PS... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 8:30 PM on May 21, 2008

Almost forgot. You can walk to Salumi! Best italian in town.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 8:31 PM on May 21, 2008

Get a Limo. It will hold all your people at once and be only marginally more expensive than a cab.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 9:09 AM on May 21, 2008

Quickbooks.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 4:16 PM on May 20, 2008

Taxi is only $25 from airport to downtown. Standard flat rate. I would reconsider it.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 12:17 PM on May 16, 2008

Depends on the company. I've never been a PM, but I have worked with many.

Good project managers, imho, spend their time doing whatever it takes to keep the engineers on task. Which means intercepting randomizing questions and input from managment, playing the political game, running interference and making sure the engineers have the resources they need to do what they need to do.

If, after all that, there is time left PMs can help design and architect things.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 10:12 AM on May 16, 2008

It was everywhere I looked in the Bay area.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 10:10 AM on May 16, 2008

I have had a good experience using Windermere so far. No warnings or negatives, other than they were a bit steep (10%) for the management fee. However, they have proven to be very reliable. This is in Kirkland, btw, and it is a house that I own and rent.

I get a statement every month. Everything is done via e-mail. If I need something done, I just send e-mail and it gets done. They do the background checks, the credit checks, show the house, do the advertising, etc.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 7:20 PM on May 13, 2008

Sigh. Link.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 10:31 AM on May 13, 2008