I vote no on leather. :|
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 8:06 PM on November 17, 2008

If you're switching jobs, you want to make it worth while. I'd try get at least 15% to 20% more than he makes now, plus any adjustments for cost of living, etc, if you're moving.

As far as equity, it's hard to judge. If it's a publicly traded company, they're most likely talking about some number of stock options. For a senior lead / manager, grants on the order of 10,000 options are not unreasonable. If it's private, its more difficult because it's much harder to... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 9:53 PM on November 5, 2008

Go to the ER.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 9:45 PM on November 5, 2008

Little Nicky.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 9:29 PM on November 5, 2008

South Park (the movie).
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 9:30 PM on November 5, 2008

Death Becomes Her.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 9:32 PM on November 5, 2008

Ghost.
Ghost Dad.
The Crow.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 9:37 PM on November 5, 2008

Do their pets get free run of the White House?

I was wondering the same thing. Actually, I was wondering where the first dog poops. I mean, where does it poop? When my dog needs to poop, I let it out into the back yard, or take it down to the park (and yes, I pick it up with a biodegradable bag). Does the President just open the back door and let the dog do it's business in the Rose Garden?
posted to MetaFilter by jeffamaphone at 4:05 PM on November 5, 2008

Brilliant.
posted to MetaFilter by jeffamaphone at 8:55 PM on October 28, 2008

I would install Chrome.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 9:35 AM on October 17, 2008

Perhaps they genuinely feel that it does matter who wins and they do it because they love their country and want to make a difference.

I'm not sure about the national election, but I have noticed that in local elections, he with the most signs tends to win.

For what it's worth, I've never been swayed by such a sign because I vote permanent absentee and actually sit down and look at each candidates website and do some research before voting.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 9:50 AM on October 15, 2008

Divide up the funds and give everyone $715. That would boost my moral. With such a diverse group of people you're going to end up doing some lowest common denominator type thing. I went to so many of these things, ranging from 20 people to 2000 people while I worked at MSFT and in every single case I can say, positively, that I would rather have just had my cut of the money. Then me and the few persons I actually worked closely with could go out, get a nice dinner and a beer, and do what we... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 9:43 AM on October 15, 2008

JaredSeth's comment about a really nice gift is a good idea too. Just make sure you give everyone the option of which version they want if you get something that isn't gender neutral. E.g., if you get a watch, get ladies and mens versions, but ask people which they want first. Trust me on that one.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 9:45 AM on October 15, 2008

MBA. Or find a start-up. Or look on Craigslist for jobs. Apply to anything that sounds interesting. The pitch depends on the job requirements. Emphasize projects and/or experience that relate to the job requirements.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 6:12 PM on October 14, 2008

Buy buy buy! US stocks are a bargin right now. As long as you won't need the money for awhile, you could do really well investing that amount. Though you should consult with an expert for proper diversification.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 3:33 PM on October 10, 2008

2001. Not exactally shot-by-shot, but similar in nature.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 12:43 PM on October 10, 2008

The Annals of Improbable Research did something similar (though less artistic) with the USPS.
posted to MetaFilter by jeffamaphone at 11:40 AM on October 9, 2008

There's nothing wrong with that commercial. I think the bull thing has to do with Lamborghini and the fact that the RS6 has the Lambo V10 in it.
posted to MetaFilter by jeffamaphone at 6:25 PM on October 7, 2008

COPYRIGHT 2002 Centaur Publishing Ltd.

CR: What's your profession?

JS: I'm a stunt co-ordinator and animal wrangler. I also operate a working cow and horse ranch south a Calgary, Canada.

CR: How old are you?

JS: 60

CR: How long have you been doing what you do - how did you get started?

JS: I've been in the film business for 35 years and during... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by jeffamaphone at 6:36 PM on October 7, 2008

Wow, that looked shorter in notepad. Sorry.
posted to MetaFilter by jeffamaphone at 6:36 PM on October 7, 2008

I can't believe you guys. Crack addiction is a serious disease and we shouldn't be making fun of it so lightly.
posted to MetaTalk by jeffamaphone at 4:38 PM on October 7, 2008

For the outside parts, this stuff is worth every penny.

I would recommend finding a different doctor or perhaps a specialist. A dermatologist perhaps, or someone who specializes in mouth stuff?
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 9:45 AM on October 7, 2008

I always like these. What I'd really like to see is all of them stacked on a horizontal time line so we could easily identify trends.
posted to MetaFilter by jeffamaphone at 9:37 AM on October 7, 2008

Chase is pretty good, and still solvent.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 8:28 AM on October 5, 2008

Too late, I guess, but Port was absolutely the right answer.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 7:00 PM on October 4, 2008

Login as root; open a terminal.

For each user, you'll need to delete their local firefox data:

cd /Users/[username]/Library/Application\ Support

rm -rf Firefox

Then delete Firefox itself:

cd /Applications

rm -rf Firefox.app

WARNING: I know next to nothing about Macs. I'm a Windows guy. I just occasionally mess with the dude-who-sits-next-to-me's Macbook. He loves it.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 3:34 PM on September 30, 2008

There is a section here about the order of non-numerical useage. I don't think there are hard and fast rules.

If you're doing domain specific writing, you should consult the appropriate style guide for your discipline.

If you're just writing, say, a Novel, just use whatever you want but be consistent internally.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 11:41 AM on September 26, 2008

Depends on if you want sweet or savory. If you want sweet, just dice the apples into small cubes (about 3-5mm on a side), the cook on med-low heat with butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Add butter and brown sugar until you get the texture you want--the more you add the thicker and goop-ier it will get.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 11:36 AM on September 26, 2008

This is a fun one. You may need a lot to cover your whole yard though.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 8:50 PM on September 24, 2008 marked best answer

Wow, I missed Terry Colon's work. Glad it's still quality.
posted to MetaFilter by jeffamaphone at 5:17 PM on September 24, 2008

I present: The C# Keyword Reference. The first 80% of programming is knowing how to use the documentation to find what you want. The second 80% is experience.

A brief example (style is for brevity--you should indent and stuff correctly):

class Foo {
public void bar() {...}
private void qux() {...}
public static void splat() {...}
}

Any other object can call... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 9:20 AM on September 24, 2008 marked best answer

Feel free to mefi mail me if you have specific questions as your quest continues.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 9:22 AM on September 24, 2008

When I took it, the test spent the first 15 minutes teaching me how to use a computer ("This is a mouse. You can move it!") and teaching me how to use the test software ("Click here (queue big arrow) to choose C for your answer!"). It was quite annoying.

But don't sweat it. It's just point and click.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 9:08 AM on September 24, 2008

Is exuviated really the word they're looking for here? It has connotations of hair and skin. It's a poor synonym for "discard."
posted to MetaFilter by jeffamaphone at 10:02 AM on September 22, 2008

It depends on the person. The more you are exposed to it, the more resistance your body has to it.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 8:18 AM on September 17, 2008

I was looking for a reliable way to produce it without...

Just have the subjects shave with a crappy safety razor.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 8:19 AM on September 17, 2008

I spend a few minutes every day in the MSDN IE development forums helping people. I may start answering IE tagged questions at SO. I consider myself an expert in that area (since I worked on the damn thing). I sort of feel like it is my duty to help people who are struggling with its terribly designed and poorly documented extensibility model.

What's my incentive? One incentive is Karma.

Another, and possibly more important one, is these... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by jeffamaphone at 8:24 AM on September 15, 2008

Get the nylon rope. Get as much as you can comfortably carry. It's the sort of thing you find uses for. Even if you can't see a need now, it's best to have some around.

I took mine on three trips before I used it, but the fourth trip would have been much soggier without it. Then I loaned it to a friend to use to build a raft on the fifth trip.

Thanks for reminding me I need more rope.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 10:22 PM on September 10, 2008

I personally find the Kitchenaid to be overkill for a single egg. All of the attachments and the bowl need to be hand washed. That's a lot of work for a single egg. I would just beat the egg in a bowl with a traditional whisk. They're easier to clean and you don't risk over-beating it.

But again, if we knew what you were cooking, in the larger context, we may be able to give better answers.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 7:58 AM on September 10, 2008

One important thing to note is you do not have to give 30 days notice on the 1st or anything. If you gave notice today, e.g., they would have to pro-rate next month for 10days of rent that you owe.

If you want out, write a letter today and give it to them to day. Keep it short and sweet, include your name, current address, date you will be leaving and forwarding address.

But yes, it's legal. And it always bites you in the ass the first time... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 7:53 AM on September 10, 2008

Can someone explain this in English?

The web was designed by three year olds; everybody wants what the other person has, and as a result nobody plays nice with each other.
posted to MetaFilter by jeffamaphone at 11:54 AM on September 9, 2008

I really enjoyed the VH1 Storytellers set he did with John Cash.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 3:10 PM on September 8, 2008

Ah, I was wondering when this information would finally become public.

I can't wait to see if there UI is any good or not.
posted to MetaFilter by jeffamaphone at 1:55 PM on September 1, 2008

But still stupid.
posted to MetaFilter by jeffamaphone at 2:50 PM on August 31, 2008

Just build a bridge.

You could, alternatively, buy one.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffamaphone at 2:48 PM on August 26, 2008

I got an 85%, but I was also multitasking while working.

I was a bit mad that I missed the one about the car wreck, the trees, and the seats propelling the passengers. The way it was worded sucked. My though process was, yes, they gained a bunch of momentum because the seats exerted a force on them while the car was accelerating.

And I missed the stupid cloud one too.

I'm actually proud that I did this well, considering... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by jeffamaphone at 3:03 PM on August 25, 2008

I reject the premise that the Environmentalist movement is the most authoritarian philosophy in America.
posted to MetaFilter by jeffamaphone at 10:03 AM on August 19, 2008

"we now live in a society where Sunday church attendance is down, but people wouldn't dream of missing their weekly trek to the altar of the recycling center."

Heh. Good.
posted to MetaFilter by jeffamaphone at 10:07 AM on August 19, 2008

Most of these UIs are prototypes that have undergone zero usability testing. People[1] are just now starting to get the programs-as-windows metaphor and understand right click. It is very difficult to make new UI that doesn't follow established conventions. You have to make how it works so obvious that people don't even realize they're learning something new.

And future glass? I'll give odds that doesn't ship in the next 20 years.

But I... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by jeffamaphone at 9:12 AM on August 18, 2008

...is a marketing moron's idea of how to make it look flashy while removing any utility that might actually exist.

Maybe, maybe not. Either way, what is true is that new technology is often invented before anyone really understands it's proper use. There are lots of examples of this, but recently we can take the example of push technology: Channels was a terrible idea, but RSS is loved by many. The difference in the technology is tiny, but the... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by jeffamaphone at 11:04 AM on August 18, 2008