I browse thru genre->artist->album all the time. I think this is why we hear those rants about having to do it Apple's way. I'll be watching to see if someone can answer anything besides, "No, you can't."
posted to Ask Metafilter by pointilist at 9:09 AM on September 24, 2008

I liked the falls also. Mostly disappointed in the food.

I did have a a spectacular meal at Le Moine Echanson on rue Saint-Jean. These people love food and wine and it truly shows. The plates were works of art and the flavors did not disappoint. A tiny place so make a rez.
posted to Ask Metafilter by pointilist at 3:56 PM on August 31, 2008

Yin chiao has worked very well for me. Sore throat starts to manifest, a day of yin chiao and I am feeling fine. If I don't take it the next day, symptoms may resurface the day after that.
posted to Ask Metafilter by pointilist at 10:10 PM on August 28, 2008

About 25 years ago I was thinking about this whole suitcase of money thing and knew I would freak out if it happened. So I settled on something...less. I decided to try and manifest a pile of wood. I was really a bit vague about it, couldn't decide if it should be cut and stacked outside my door or if I should just go for long poles that I would cut and split. I was dedicated in spite of being vague. After about two weeks of this a neighbor I hadn't met called to me as I walked past, "Hey,... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by pointilist at 7:58 AM on August 12, 2008

I had good results with Nature's Miracle for this same problem. I pulled the register (grill) out of the floor and after mopping up the excess wiped it down with Nature's Miracle. I only have this problem in the winter and turn the registers upside down to discourage it from happening. Cold and icy outside; inside- a hole with warm air blowing on your bum... hard to blame her really.
posted to Ask Metafilter by pointilist at 11:15 PM on July 28, 2008

Well, it does seem you have sorted this out. I love stuffing these small birds but that may be further than you want to go.

Normally I can tell when the bird is done because the juice runs clear when you stick a knife into the leg joint. The joke goes like this: cook it until the leg joint is loose then take it out fifteen minutes earlier. An hour at 350 maybe too long.
posted to Ask Metafilter by pointilist at 4:55 PM on July 22, 2008

You can do it now.

Take your spidey cartoon and slip in under the plastic plate, then trace it. I am sure that is what Missfeldt is doing it that video. Most books on drawing the figure/comics will show quite a different process than the one you see there.
posted to Ask Metafilter by pointilist at 8:45 PM on July 19, 2008

A trailer is going to make your life alot easier.You might ask these guys.
posted to Ask Metafilter by pointilist at 10:30 PM on July 7, 2008

My wife has had good success with fresh basil taped to the wart continuously for as long as it takes. Thuja oil worked ok with frequent applications.
posted to Ask Metafilter by pointilist at 10:55 PM on June 25, 2008

Sounds like you are headed in another direction but I have been in the same situation for years and the coffee cones simply do it for me. We pop that 1 cup cone on a little pitcher and make multiple cups when the in-laws descend. The cone and a box of filters take up nearly no space. We buy a nice ground coffee, stick it in the freezer and we are ready.
posted to Ask Metafilter by pointilist at 10:34 PM on June 25, 2008

We were in the same situation a year and a half ago. We couldn't find a tub that was roomy enough for a shower that would fit in our tiny space. We left your question alone and just built one out of concrete and tile. Kind of half shower half tub. Works really well as a shower, easy to get into and I don't feel cramped. As a tub, it takes alot of water and you can really submerge yourself. They say on various diy sites not to do this but we have no problems with it.
Pics... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by pointilist at 11:17 PM on June 17, 2008 marked best answer

Wish I could remember where I just read that something like 70% of bulging disks self-correct. This may not be true but the chances of interventions leading to more interventions is good.
posted to Ask Metafilter by pointilist at 10:49 PM on June 4, 2008

My wife and I get this a fair amount- that is, "Are you brother and sister?" The first time this happened to us was early in our relationship and she had just finished telling me, "I don't know why we are together. We don't have anything in common." Then the cashier says....

I think people sense a deep connection and sometimes go there. This may be no disrespect.

I suggest gazing into each other's eyes with dreamy smiles and saying, "No."
posted to Ask Metafilter by pointilist at 10:41 PM on June 4, 2008

There is bound to be a pond supply store near you. They could offer more suggestions for keeping the pond clean and hassle free than you can get here. Google for pond forums; someone has already done this, you know they have.

Many pumps will tell you quite clearly how many gph at what lift. The suggestion that you do an actual pour, say, a gallon bucket spilled over your wall over a minute will give you some idea as to what range you want your pump to be in.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by pointilist at 5:33 PM on June 2, 2008

In Santa Fe the going rate used to be $10/day- 10years ago.
posted to Ask Metafilter by pointilist at 3:42 PM on June 2, 2008

There are better answers but here is mine:

The true answer will be subtle and non-verbal. It is not readily apparent. The question you are asking is moving you along the path and you may need to ask it for quite a long time. There is a [deeper] motive force, the trick is to find it within yourself. I suspect in true Buddhist fashion if you ever get to name it or even, say, recognize what it feels like, you will be moving off the mark.

Short... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by pointilist at 10:55 PM on May 18, 2008

counting sheep.
posted to Ask Metafilter by pointilist at 11:42 PM on May 15, 2008

I dealt with gophers quite successfully with a mixture of castor oil and a little soap. I did not spend any where near $200.
Recipe
about an inch of castor oil in one of those sprayers you hook up to a garden hose, with just enough soap that it foams a little.

Spray it into the ground (and yes, you are driving the bastards away, not killing them). For added satisfaction spray into any holes you find.

We kept them out of... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by pointilist at 7:00 AM on May 13, 2008 marked best answer

whoops!
After the oil and the soap you fill it the rest of the way with water. :)
posted to Ask Metafilter by pointilist at 7:28 PM on May 13, 2008

Work with a caterer.
posted to Ask Metafilter by pointilist at 12:03 AM on May 12, 2008

Yan Hu Suo aka Corydalis Stop Pain Tablets can offer relief for headache, trauma. Fairly common chinese medicine. Pain meds never worked for me so I stopped trying them; I can't tell you how well they work. Supposedly 1/100 the pain relief of opium.
posted to Ask Metafilter by pointilist at 11:05 PM on May 6, 2008

Some people find that acupuncture has a profound affect on the emotions. I wouldn't use it to replace anything that is working, though.
posted to Ask Metafilter by pointilist at 10:01 PM on April 20, 2008

My cats prefer to hunt on a full stomach. I have insisted in the past that they eat what they kill and they are ok with that. i don't hink feeding him more will affect the outcome at all.
Seamus- One morning as I was getting ready for work. A tremendous racket outside informed me that the neighbor dog was in the process of killing my cat. He had her by the scruff of the neck and was shaking her like crazy. I had this idea that you could pry a dog's jaws open with your thumbs if you... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by pointilist at 9:49 PM on April 20, 2008

I don't think
posted to Ask Metafilter by pointilist at 9:50 PM on April 20, 2008

What did the fish say when it swam into a wall?

Dam!
posted to Ask Metafilter by pointilist at 9:59 PM on April 17, 2008

googly as to your point 3- triclosan is being found in ground water (and even women's breast milk). In the ground water it will be available in low doses to cull those bacterium most susceptible. While not "increasing antimicrobial drug–resistant organisms on the hands of persons in the home" it is easy to imagine this low level exposure increasing antimicrobial drug–resistant organisms in the wider enviroment.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by pointilist at 9:48 PM on April 9, 2008

ikkyu2 I don't depute what you are saying regarding the high concentrations that are used. I am concerned about the low concentrations available in the wider enviroment.
posted to Ask Metafilter by pointilist at 10:28 PM on April 15, 2008

Either choice could haunt you. There is no clear consensus in this thread because the situation is ambiguous morally. There is some good advice if you decide to share. How much weight do you put on your declaration to share with Fred? Was it a promise? That you can use the money will make you less clear. Residual feelings about your break up can make you less clear. Which path feels more settled to you?
posted to Ask Metafilter by pointilist at 10:14 PM on April 15, 2008

The Getty Museum gardens probably don't have a job for you but if you are ever in the area (LA) they are mindblowing. A couple of nice pics in the buildings too.
posted to Ask Metafilter by pointilist at 10:04 PM on April 14, 2008

I used sunrider products at a low level for a few years(!) a long time ago. I do not feel that it fundamentally affected my health one way or another. It certainly did not boost my immune system. If I was looking for herbal supplements now I would research my own combos. The good diet will get you the farthest.
posted to Ask Metafilter by pointilist at 10:09 PM on April 4, 2008

Acupuncture has helped me a lot. Addressed the insomnia too. Ginsing calmed me down and fired up the brain.
posted to Ask Metafilter by pointilist at 10:04 AM on March 26, 2008

Television Man- Talking heads (little creatures)
posted to Ask Metafilter by pointilist at 10:21 PM on March 22, 2008

Quassia as an herbal tincture before meals as a parasite preventitive. Works well for me.
posted to Ask Metafilter by pointilist at 8:52 PM on March 10, 2008

Enviro-sensitive associate seconds ozone. Rubber plants are said to remove pollutants over time.
posted to Ask Metafilter by pointilist at 10:06 AM on February 29, 2008

The Great International Paper Airplane Book was a great boon to me as a kid. Lots of interesting designs. I was very fond of the more aerobatic designs.
posted to Ask Metafilter by pointilist at 7:18 AM on February 29, 2008

I have had checks cashed regardless of the dte on them.
posted to Ask Metafilter by pointilist at 6:48 AM on February 29, 2008

Santa Fe can be tough. High rents low pay, yep. Some people, though, they just get taken care of here. It can be surprising.
posted to Ask Metafilter by pointilist at 11:26 PM on February 19, 2008 marked best answer

After thinking I was too smart or clever to have a stock joke I ran into the ground, I remembered:

"Where is the *thing*?"
"I don't know. Where?"

God I love that one.
posted to Ask Metafilter by pointilist at 11:37 AM on February 17, 2008

In Santa Fe, Hopewell Street is bad. And Alto St., though its been cleaning up for awhile.
posted to Ask Metafilter by pointilist at 8:36 AM on February 15, 2008

You found a house you really love. There will be expenses. In 4-9 years you may need a new roof, you may limp by with cold patch for a while. Sure, bargain. And let yourself have what you really love.
posted to Ask Metafilter by pointilist at 10:11 PM on February 14, 2008

Joseph Campbell 's advice would be "Follow your bliss".
Zen says, "Before enlightenment, chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood, carry water."

Get a job that makes you happy. Be yourself.
posted to Ask Metafilter by pointilist at 10:00 PM on February 14, 2008

Years ago I was told that a high ash content could lead to these blockages. Most cat foods list ash content on their labels. Tuna, etc. very high in ash.
posted to Ask Metafilter by pointilist at 9:48 PM on February 14, 2008

For years my job as a caterer was all about crisis managment. There was always a fire to put out(!). This could be the wedding cake no-show, finding the circuit breaker in the museum or (a favorite) finding the shut off for the lawn sprinklers in the middle of an outdoor reception. Crisis managment was never specifically part of the job description.

I think you are looking for a job that involves projects with the potential for going off the tracks and veering toward... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by pointilist at 7:32 PM on February 13, 2008

Pater is concise and reflects my experience. Phrase book, no guides. My wife and I spent a month in Cusco and the sacred valley and it was a rich trip. Don't miss Pisac.

Aside- Lonely Planet Guide suggested a day trip where you take a bus out to a not too far ruin from Cusco and hike back to Sacsayhuaman. We did this and had a fantastic hike with many small ruins to ourselves. Later that nite and perhaps even the next day we heard stories of people who visited... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by pointilist at 6:01 PM on February 13, 2008

A rock and a hard place for sure. How can you change her behavior? I am not sure you can. What you can change is your attitude. For me, sometimes simply understanding how crippled someone is inside is enough to allow me to dismiss their unpleasant actions. If you are strong enough to remain unmoved by their vitriol. I have imagined a sheet of golden glass between myself and some abusive ass and this has helped me find an appropiate dispassion. Sounds a lilttle woojee-woojee, I know, but it is... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by pointilist at 10:41 PM on January 26, 2008

I think joy is an important factor to consider. The joy that comes from using an object can be a life enriching experience. This is not without pitfalls.

If it is the idea of having the object that brings joy, then we can be clear that this is consumerist joy.

This issue started resolving for me over a bottle opener! about 25 years ago. I had a quite usable bottle opener on my corkscrew so I didn't need a bottle opener. I... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by pointilist at 10:06 AM on January 20, 2008 marked best answer

I just checked out The Algebraist but haven't started it yet. What I am reading is "White Queen" by Gwyneth Jones. Checked it out because of Bruce Sterling's descriptive "genuinely weird". Fits the bill.

I second Amy Thomson, I think there is more from her on this theme.
posted to Ask Metafilter by pointilist at 9:18 PM on January 19, 2008

Don't save it for anything. Use it extravagantly. There is so much paper there. A roll of brown paper has been part of my basic supplies for years and years. When I was a sculptor I made patterns for the canvas sculptures I made. Having a hugh supply can also lead to creative wrapping of presents. You will get used to having it around and uses arise if you stay aware.
posted to Ask Metafilter by pointilist at 7:54 AM on January 11, 2008

The payment is important. Sure it is an old debt for not a ton of money but it is there and you have been thinking about it. $400 is not going to buy anybody a new car but is a nice bit for found money. A heart felt note would complete it. It will feel great. I have been there.
posted to Ask Metafilter by pointilist at 9:35 PM on January 4, 2008

I suggest you think about making some Zabaione before you are done with that wine.
posted to Ask Metafilter by pointilist at 6:30 PM on December 16, 2007