This is basic first aid stuff that should be learned in school IMHO. The myths can actually cause real harm. I had a grand-mal a couple years ago and was totaly blessed that I was with an RN at the time. It really lessened the feelings of shame when I came out of it. No one should have to go through that.

Thanks for the excellent contribution this post has provided.
posted to MetaFilter by johnj at 4:21 PM on May 23, 2008

I think that when you just need to press the reset button.

As funny as that is, it is very accurate. My sister's family have these episodes. The kids just stop for a bit. We're very nonchalant about it 'cause we wanted our reactions about it, when they where children, to not harm their esteem. Essentially, they just get stuck. It's happened to me on occasion, too. My mom once explained to me that when it would happen, it was like I was stuck in a... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by johnj at 6:08 PM on May 23, 2008

One wonders what, exactly, is in that mid-Pacific current collision where all the garbage was recently found, cause it CAN'T be all little plastic bits.
posted to MetaFilter by johnj at 4:55 PM on May 23, 2008

the Subtropical Nike Swoosh

Yea, yea. The Nike swoosh, that's the ticket.
posted to MetaFilter by johnj at 4:57 PM on May 23, 2008

You know, I was just thinking about lilacs today. THey seem to be blooming early - althought I may be wrong. But, every year they really give me a shot of energy when I see them. They smell so good. (wonderful post Meeks)
posted to MetaFilter by johnj at 12:59 PM on May 23, 2008

IMHO:

switch to Foxit Reader
A singular improvement, right there. Best change I've ever made software-wize.

I expect hell to use Flash heavily.
A personal pet-peve of massive proportions, that is, when a site is completly flash driven. I imagine that hell forces a soul to do everything through a slow, sputtering, impossibly enoying flash interface. Much like navagating the... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by johnj at 9:32 PM on May 20, 2008

2nds vertigo. I'm gonna have to sit later with this and really dig in. Nice post, indeed.
posted to MetaFilter by johnj at 9:10 AM on May 6, 2008

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posted to MetaFilter by johnj at 9:07 AM on May 6, 2008

WOW!
posted to MetaFilter by johnj at 8:11 PM on May 5, 2008

The sound of this one makes me feel very sleepy.
posted to MetaFilter by johnj at 4:09 AM on May 3, 2008

Neet post. Thanks.

BTW, these bowling balls, however, have not been recycled. They have been re-used. Big difference.

/pet peeve, don't mean to offend.
posted to MetaFilter by johnj at 4:20 PM on April 4, 2008

If I EVER say something like that, I give you ALL permission to kill me with those bowling balls, in the most horrible way possible.
posted to MetaFilter by johnj at 6:11 PM on April 4, 2008

I wonder what it would be like to live on a planet, excedingly rich in complex life-forms, some intellegent, and not be known to them, at all. Rather nice, I suspect.
posted to MetaFilter by johnj at 10:02 AM on April 3, 2008

WOw, these covers are amazing! Great Post.
posted to MetaFilter by johnj at 4:12 AM on February 19, 2008

Upton, I rememeber Pat's Peak. Good times close to home. When I lived in the area (Dublin/Nelso) there where a few tow ropes hidden here and there. There's one on Old Rt. 9 that doesn't seem to be listed. Nice post, Miko.
posted to MetaFilter by johnj at 10:18 PM on January 20, 2008

OOo, this is gonna be some good reading. Bookmarked. Thanks!
posted to MetaFilter by johnj at 7:07 PM on December 29, 2007

I have looked over the quize and, quite honestly, I don't think I like ANY of you anymore.
posted to MetaFilter by johnj at 9:12 PM on December 24, 2007

I wonder if Bush will still show up for a mojito on Lott's porch.

Is this the kind of coded message the gays use to forward their agenda?
posted to MetaFilter by johnj at 7:54 PM on November 26, 2007

Aren't these wonderful?! Catching a glips of a person's life, behind their eyes, over the course of her life is such a treat. Great site find.
posted to MetaFilter by johnj at 8:18 PM on September 1, 2007

I once knew a goat named Betsy. She would eat my lit cigaretts and then sneeze smoke.
posted to MetaFilter by johnj at 4:02 PM on August 1, 2007

I've spent a ton of time with drag queens - parades, political fundraisers, the odd pageant - and I have to tell ya, not one of them is impressed with Mr. Coulter's fashion sense.
posted to MetaFilter by johnj at 11:15 PM on March 2, 2007

Really interesting. Reminds me of how much I love these kinds of music and how much here, in the North East (USA), I hear so little of it. Northern New Hampshire is so homogeneous!
posted to MetaFilter by johnj at 5:28 PM on March 2, 2007

The key to keeping a relationship together:

Know what I love about you? No, love's the wrong word. Know what I HATE about you?
posted to MetaFilter by johnj at 3:54 PM on January 20, 2007

I mean no disrespect to Mr. Savage but, when are we gonna see a bare-assed disclaimer from Tori?
posted to MetaFilter by johnj at 5:26 PM on November 8, 2006

First: Tim Gunn Bobble-Head? How cool is that?!
Second: The Wang don't like it! - My new way of saying "Honey, No."
posted to MetaFilter by johnj at 12:23 PM on September 28, 2006

Cover Your Eyes 137 KB emended audio
A very funny one where he tells Betty to cover her eyes because he farts people food once in a while.

Holy crap - so to speak - he shits humans!!! Why? Why would God send a zombie bird to usher in his second coming?
posted to MetaFilter by johnj at 8:31 PM on August 26, 2006

WOW

*eyes open wide in astonishment*
posted to MetaFilter by johnj at 9:08 PM on August 25, 2006

68. "Outing" has always been a threat.

Um . . . was there time being outed was a good thing?
posted to MetaFilter by johnj at 11:16 PM on August 23, 2006

well . . . there ya go.


posted to MetaFilter by johnj at 11:46 PM on August 23, 2006

I became lost in the flavor of her swollen lips and delicately sweaty brow and the rising aroma of our mutual passion.

Or was it the milk?
posted to MetaFilter by johnj at 8:44 PM on August 6, 2006

*jaw drops to ground*

Inspired. Fantastic! Amazing! Unfrikinbelieveable!!!
posted to MetaFilter by johnj at 11:28 PM on August 4, 2006

Wow. post made my day!
posted to MetaFilter by johnj at 2:45 PM on June 8, 2006

Wait . . . Making America one huge gay party? I don't see the problem.

*walks off to make frosty drinks and name-tags for everyone*
posted to MetaFilter by johnj at 7:49 PM on May 31, 2006

(I second FFF)

Hay, how does this allegedly srt8 guy know how to through a gay party, theme and all?
posted to MetaFilter by johnj at 7:56 PM on May 31, 2006

"Dick Armey" *giggle*

/stereotype
posted to MetaFilter by johnj at 8:09 PM on May 31, 2006

really quite true CELL. $$$ goes into writing these things to ensure the outcome. I think that is what frightens me the most about it. They CHOOSE to lie and manipulate. Definition of evil in my book.

[did ya ever see that Nazca Line of a guy with a huge dick? That's a landing strip for gay aliens.]
posted to MetaFilter by johnj at 8:46 PM on May 31, 2006

/further derail

Hay, what do you call 100 penises goose-stepping\marching in unison?
posted to MetaFilter by johnj at 9:05 PM on May 31, 2006

answer:













Dick Army

*rimshot*
posted to MetaFilter by johnj at 9:07 PM on May 31, 2006

why do men love women?

Bake at 350, baste often. Serve with rice?
posted to MetaFilter by johnj at 3:52 PM on April 26, 2006

I second that, ed. Heard Jordan in the 80's and fell for jazz, of all kinds, like a led balloon. His work was so innovative at the time. He truly is one of the greats.
posted to MetaFilter by johnj at 5:10 PM on February 2, 2006

FANTASTIC!
posted to MetaFilter by johnj at 10:35 PM on January 13, 2006

Makes what I knot loo so much better! THANKS!
posted to MetaFilter by johnj at 11:19 AM on October 27, 2005

Preferential homosexuality, sexual interest in males, rather than females, is very rare. The only two species known to exhibit this behavior, at the-few-percent level, are men and sheep. It may be worth noting that men and sheep have often been found in close association.

Well, this kind of bizarre association drawing based genetics sums up what I personally think of that article. interesting read though.
posted to MetaFilter by johnj at 10:24 PM on October 3, 2005

Missbossy, thanks for the gist above. I also wanted to add, before this becomes a pile-on, that this guy is who? I have tried to back navigate and only get the isp's home page. Is there any further whatever available on the identity of this guy so that we might evaluate his opinion more fully. After all, this article is an opinion piece. Is this nothing more than opinion-filter?
posted to MetaFilter by johnj at 10:34 PM on October 3, 2005

thanks Miss.
posted to MetaFilter by johnj at 10:40 PM on October 3, 2005

They want to sell the thing under contract and\or get more money of the project\for themselves. I think the ad attracted the attention of the right people. For the rest, is it really gonna effect the military money train?
posted to MetaFilter by johnj at 2:05 PM on October 1, 2005

meh
All I could come up with. NSFW
posted to MetaFilter by johnj at 6:37 PM on September 29, 2005

Okay, I tried the obvious and now I am gonna need an emergancy therapy sesion.
posted to MetaFilter by johnj at 6:43 PM on September 29, 2005

blahblahblah . . . PERFECT!
posted to MetaFilter by johnj at 6:49 PM on September 29, 2005

Offensive homophobic crap...

Agreed. Flagged. Moving on.
posted to MetaFilter by johnj at 3:47 PM on September 28, 2005