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Only Visiting This Planet

"I feel like a prize in a box of cracker jacks with God's hand reaching down to pick me up." Larry Norman, "father of Christian rock," dead at 60. YouTubery: 1, 2, 3.
posted to MetaFilter by The Deej at 4:31 PM on February 26, 2008 (35 comments)

Game over man!!! (Maybe)

Has Blu-ray won the war? Toshiba has halted production of HD-DVD players and recorders. This on top of announcements by Netflix, Walmart, and Warner Bros. to not support the HD-DVD format. (It was less than a year ago that Walmart seemed to crown HD-DVD as their format of choice.) Now we can all break down and buy a Blu-ray player. Or can we?
posted to MetaFilter by The Deej at 12:09 PM on February 16, 2008 (121 comments)

Free, legal music downloads

Is the music industry embracing free, legal music downloads? Qtrax is now in beta.
posted to MetaFilter by The Deej at 9:21 PM on January 27, 2008 (53 comments)

Royal Navy Blue?

An important message to MetaFilter!

The Royal Navy can deliver your important message, too!
posted to MetaFilter by The Deej at 2:34 PM on December 29, 2007 (31 comments)

Hide and Seek

Just a GarageBand loop creation. Do not operate heavy machinery while listening.
posted to MeFi Music by The Deej at 11:24 AM on December 29, 2007 (6 comments)

Who sells "Store Closing" signs and banners?

Does anyone know a good source for ready made "Store Closing" and related signs and banners, with quick delivery times?
posted to Ask Metafilter by The Deej at 8:58 AM on December 20, 2007 (4 comments)

What's up with this Volvo 940 Turbo?

I'm trying to decide whether to buy a 1991 Volvo 940 Turbo. But I need to know, what's the likely cause of play front end "play"?
posted to Ask Metafilter by The Deej at 4:49 PM on November 19, 2007 (12 comments)

The Great World of Sound!

Want to be a recording star? The Great World of Sound is looking for new talent!
posted to MetaFilter by The Deej at 9:13 AM on November 18, 2007 (22 comments)

Your $7,250 speakers cables are crap! Mine cost $43,000.

Journalist Accepts $1 Million Challenge: Do $7250 Cables Sound Better or Not? (Or they could use these $43,000 cables instead). At least, it sounded like acceptance, even to James Randi. But then... maybe not. So while you're waiting to find out if you should spend that much for cables, maybe you can buy something from this collection of fine audiophile products. $400 for a pair tweeters may not be too bad. You can use them with your $350,000 amplifier, and your awesome-looking $100,000 turntable. Make sure you set aside $13,416 for a decent power cable, though, or you're just wasting your money.
posted to MetaFilter by The Deej at 9:43 AM on October 21, 2007 (148 comments)

Kid Nation Shocker!

Kid Nation Shocker! slyt, 2 minutes. (FSM and MeFites forgive me.)
posted to MetaFilter by The Deej at 6:00 PM on October 18, 2007 (30 comments)

Which magazines might be interested in my writing?

I'd like to get published. What are some good business motivational magazines to submit my work to?
posted to Ask Metafilter by The Deej at 11:52 AM on October 14, 2007 (4 comments)

Wii need more games!

I finally got a Wii! Any recommendations for killer "older" Wii games that end up selling for $20 now that they are off the top of the charts?
posted to Ask Metafilter by The Deej at 10:16 PM on October 4, 2007 (49 comments)

The Living Room Candidate

The Living Room Candidate. A fascinating archive of presidential campaign commerials. (Yes, I saw in on the Colbert Report, and so did you.)
posted to MetaFilter by The Deej at 8:47 AM on September 30, 2007 (11 comments)

What's the best way to ship a 42" plasma TV?

How do I ship a 42 inch flat panel TV for repair without getting hosed on shipping rates or service?
posted to Ask Metafilter by The Deej at 2:38 PM on September 23, 2007 (6 comments)

1967 Detroit Riot Remembered

It's been 40 years since the 1967 Detroit riot. The Detroit News remembers. Where we stand, four decades after that fateful summer. Extensive coverage including galleries, video, audio, and articles.
posted to MetaFilter by The Deej at 11:32 PM on August 31, 2007 (35 comments)

Mister Blankey McBlankerton

My most frivolous AskMe ever: OK you Smarty McSmartertons... Where did that type of "name" start. You know... "Mister Blanky McBlankerton." Our upstairs neighbor was bring heavy-footed yesterday, and I was talking to my daughter about it. I referred to him as "Mister Stompy McStomperton." I've heard that kind of thing more and more lately. Where did it originate?
posted to Ask Metafilter by The Deej at 5:18 AM on August 30, 2007 (48 comments)

The Pinky Show

The Pinky Show takes on some tough issues. Is the Iraq War legal? (24 minute video.) Cats with guns. (6 minutes.) Viet Nam. (40 minutes.) Did Thomas Edison hate cats? (2.5 minutes.) Or just browse the archives.

Oh wait. Did I mention it's hosted by a cartoon cat with an annoying monotone voice? Well it is.
posted to MetaFilter by The Deej at 11:26 PM on August 29, 2007 (22 comments)

The Humble and Wonderful Letterpress

I loved this beautifully filmed short documentary on The Letterpress. For those of us who have ever risked our very own fingers for the cause of printing, or had the California Job Case burned into memory, this will be a trip down memory lane. For the rest of you, it may give you an idea for your next hobby.
posted to MetaFilter by The Deej at 8:28 PM on August 23, 2007 (30 comments)

The Magic of ABC starring David Copperfield, 1977

How do you fit Fred "Rerun" Berry, Shaun Cassidy, Howard Cosell, Kate Jackson, Hal Linden, Penny Marhsall, Kristy McNichol, Donny & Marie, Parker Stevenson, Dick Van Patten, Adam Rich, Abe Vigoda, and Cindy Williams all into a single 48 minute TV show? It would take a magician like David Copperfield, in his first television special in 1977.
posted to MetaFilter by The Deej at 9:23 PM on August 18, 2007 (42 comments)

The Unpleasant World of Penn and Teller

You want to waste as much time as possible before going back to work Monday morning, right? So, stay up late and watch 6 episodes of The Unpleasant World of Penn and Teller, their mid-90s show on British TV. Don't have time for all that right now? Then jump right to a card trick with John Cleese, or their unique version of the Card Stab trick. At the very least, you owe it to yourself to prepare for tomorrow's coffee break.
posted to MetaFilter by The Deej at 6:42 PM on August 12, 2007 (12 comments)

Back to School, Bulletproof

Add this to your back to school shopping list.
posted to MetaFilter by The Deej at 7:07 AM on August 11, 2007 (73 comments)

Jude Acers, New Orleans Chess Master

Chess legend Jude Acers. In prison.
posted to MetaFilter by The Deej at 6:35 PM on August 9, 2007 (44 comments)

Uri Geller on Johnny Carson's Tonight Show

Nostalgia and skepticism collide in this short video of Uri Geller's legendary failure on The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson, introduced by frequent MeFi subject James Randi. More context and nostalgia in this longer version, which features Geller with a young Barbara Walters, and on The Mike Douglas Show, along with Randi's expose of "healing evangelist" Peter Popoff. If you want to waste even more time, just start clicking on these YouTube search results.
posted to MetaFilter by The Deej at 1:03 PM on August 5, 2007 (93 comments)

One inch punch

One inch punch [slyt]
posted to MetaFilter by The Deej at 7:18 PM on August 3, 2007 (54 comments)

"Japanese Relocation"

"Japanese Relocation" - A short propaganda film created by the US government & the "Office of War Information - Bureau of Motion Pictures." The subject has been much discussed previously on MetaFilter. Here and here, among other threads.
posted to MetaFilter by The Deej at 4:19 PM on July 25, 2007 (21 comments)

Tammy Faye Passes

Tammy Faye Bakker-Messner has passed away. Love her or hate her, she has been a cultural fixture. Televangelist in the midst of a landmark scandal, documentary subject, friend and hero to the gay community, friend of Ron Jeremy.
posted to MetaFilter by The Deej at 6:53 PM on July 21, 2007 (230 comments)

How do I market and sell cuteness?

I humbly and politely request your input on my forthcoming character-related logo wear apparel marketing. T-shirts, sweatshirts, keychains, hats, etc., featuring a character I created.
posted to Ask Metafilter by The Deej at 7:20 AM on July 20, 2007 (13 comments)

The E.C. Waters, Wreck of the Yellowstone


Wallace Seawell - Photographs of Classic Hollywood

Wallace Seawell's portraits virtually created the classic Hollywood look.

Obit with small gallery.

More photos via Google Images.
posted to MetaFilter by The Deej at 9:55 AM on July 8, 2007 (11 comments)

How do I restore my credit in 2.5 years?

Beyond the obvious (Google and MeFi searches have been done), what can I do to restore my credit over the next 2 and half years?
posted to Ask Metafilter by The Deej at 11:12 AM on July 7, 2007 (9 comments)

Brent Kovar's Next Big (Imaginary) Thing

Brent Kovar got investors and employees to believe his invention was the next big thing, but nobody's ever seen it. Mister Kovar had also been appointed in 2003 to the Business Advisory Council of the National Republican Congressional Committee by then-Congressional Majority Leader Tom Delay. Apparently, a DC-9 they co-owned (painted to resemble aircraft from the U.S. Dept of Homeland Security) was busted in Mexico with 5.5 tons of cocaine on board. First link via fark
posted to MetaFilter by The Deej at 9:16 AM on July 1, 2007 (41 comments)

The Few, The Proud, The Beans

This AskMe should be encased in glass as the definitive example of "overthinking a plate of beans." Or a few plates. Perhaps it can be part of the sign up process for new members. "After reading this, are you sure want to join such a community?"
posted to MetaTalk by The Deej at 9:07 AM on June 30, 2007 (53 comments)

"Can I borrow your cell phone?" "Sure!!!"

Personal safety? Or accidents waiting to happen? (Warning, last link has immediate audio.)
posted to MetaFilter by The Deej at 6:38 PM on June 29, 2007 (25 comments)

Do I report life-threatening spam?

A sick twist on scam e-mails. Is it worthwhile to do anything about this threatening, extorting e-mail? Has anyone else gotten anything like this?
posted to Ask Metafilter by The Deej at 9:00 AM on June 28, 2007 (22 comments)

U-Haul - Driving with rented risks

Danger in Tow - Driving with rented risks. U-Haul International is the nation's largest provider of rental trailers. A Los Angeles Times investigation finds the company's practices raise the risk of accidents on the road.

This in-depth article is the first in a 3 part series. "Times reporters Alan C. Miller and Myron Levin reviewed thousands of pages of court records, police reports and other documents on U-Haul operations and accidents. They interviewed more than 200 people, including about 60 current and former U-Haul employees and dealers. They spoke at length with senior U-Haul executives and toured company facilities in Phoenix." (About this series.)
posted to MetaFilter by The Deej at 9:30 AM on June 24, 2007 (49 comments)

The Baby Psychic

Don't waste your hard earned money on a pet psychic. That would be foolish! Especially since your baby has so much to say.
posted to MetaFilter by The Deej at 8:23 PM on June 11, 2007 (12 comments)

Is this sweet or what? Well? Is it?

This is the cutest AskMe question and final answer in a while. Or, it's the saddest. I can't decide. Or maybe it's the result of split personality.
posted to MetaTalk by The Deej at 3:18 PM on June 4, 2007 (70 comments)

How to avoid the forward pitched feeling on my bike?

Yet another BikeFilter question, but the high concentration of cyclists here compels me to ask. Should I keep using my current bike for commuting, modify it, or get something else, to avoid that pitched-forward, numb-hands feeling?
posted to Ask Metafilter by The Deej at 5:14 PM on June 1, 2007 (26 comments)

Breezecab - A Bicycle Taxi, Motown Style!

Pedicabs are a common sight all over. In the pedicab business, there can be success, personal enlightment, and failure. Pedicabs come in countless styles. This style is sleek and modern, and this man is trying to bring them to Detroit (warning, only the sparse main page is finished). Here is the mandatory YouTube video.
posted to MetaFilter by The Deej at 9:05 AM on May 19, 2007 (13 comments)

Why are there so many Full Screen copies of Full Metal Jacket?

IdleCuriosityFilter. I know that Full Metal Jacket is available on DVD in Widescreen. But how come every copy I see at my local retailers' is Full Screen?
posted to Ask Metafilter by The Deej at 3:37 PM on May 12, 2007 (15 comments)

Things to do in Salk Lake When You're (not) Dead

Looking for "can't miss" stuff to do in Salt Lake City (preferably downtown), the evenings of May 13 thru May 17. Difficulty: no Mormonism.
posted to Ask Metafilter by The Deej at 11:06 AM on May 5, 2007 (15 comments)

Little Humor

Rich Little was selected (vid link on that page is dead) to headline the White House Correspondents Dinner this year, no doubt to avoid the kind of controversy created last year's headliner, Stephen Colbert. Seems like it was also a way to avoid any type of humor as well! Although no video of the event is yet available online (as far as I can see), an earlier YouTube video accurately predicted the result. An example: 5 minutes to set up this ancient, unfunny, joke. I wish I was kidding.
posted to MetaFilter by The Deej at 10:49 PM on April 21, 2007 (110 comments)

Original iMac as DVD monitor

(Standard Google-Fu failure disclaimer.) How can I use my old Rev. B iMac as a monitor for a DVD player?
posted to Ask Metafilter by The Deej at 4:51 PM on April 11, 2007 (19 comments)

Theme Magazine

Theme Magazine I'm not even going to try and flesh this out with my favorite sub-links. Just dive in.
posted to MetaFilter by The Deej at 12:42 PM on February 16, 2007 (3 comments)

Arnold Newman, Environmental Portraits

Since I was only a child, Arnold Newman (gallery; another gallery) (obituary) has been my favorite photographer. He specialized in "environmental portraiture," carefully posing his subjects in surroundings that spoke to their personalities. He usually spent hours or days meticulously planning every aspect of the shot, and not always to make the subject look good. Many of his photos became the definitive photograph of the person. I hope one day to make even one photograph that comes close to what he was able to do.
posted to MetaFilter by The Deej at 3:37 PM on February 3, 2007 (15 comments)

Virgin Birth? No, Virgin Hatch.

A virgin birth? No, but a virgin hatch. The process by which this happened is nothing new, but appears to be the first recorded instance in this species. Maybe this phenomenon could also help solve a controversial human problem.
posted to MetaFilter by The Deej at 7:39 PM on January 24, 2007 (13 comments)

Streetfighter Trump vs. Rosie.

I know we are all tired of Trump vs. Rosie. But, ashamedly, I got kick out of this. Literally. So if you don't like it, maybe someone can create a MeFi vs. The Deej game. (In case you have been under a rock: context.)
posted to MetaFilter by The Deej at 7:11 AM on January 21, 2007 (25 comments)

Mental Floss: Trivia, Quizzes, Facts, and other Time Wasters

For those of us who can't get enough useless (and useful) information, there is Mental Floss. Take the "Color" movies quiz. Find out how Hornando Cortés and his 600 Spaniards subdued 5 million Aztec natives. Remember back to when President Nixon tried to fancy up the outfits worn by White House guards. Had enough? No? OK. Worried about birds exploding from eating wedding rice? Want to know what furfuraceous means? Scroll around this page to find out what Maya Angelou, Marilyn Monroe and Andrew Lloyd Webber were all affected by; what's up with green magazine covers; and why barber shops (as opposed to other places of business) spawned vocal groups? All this and much more! Now, you too can say, "I know more than my friends!"
posted to MetaFilter by The Deej at 7:41 AM on January 15, 2007 (33 comments)

Water Intoxication Death

Wii = "wee." Water-drinking radio contest ends in tragedy. Water intoxication caused the death of this mother. Radio pranks and contests are nothing new. Some have resulted in lawsuits, but I don't recall any resulting in death before.
posted to MetaFilter by The Deej at 7:02 AM on January 14, 2007 (92 comments)

Linoleum Block Printing

We probably all remember potato printing from grade school. Some of us graduated to linoleum block printing. Others take linoleum block printing to a whole new level. (Direct links to Mary Mark's archives and her article about her technique.)
posted to MetaFilter by The Deej at 9:24 AM on January 6, 2007 (6 comments)