Kotoba ni naranai kimochi - Utada Hikaru.
posted to Ask Metafilter by birdsquared at 8:24 PM on July 17, 2008 marked best answer

You'll want to start your search for info here - CBA dial a law site.
posted to Ask Metafilter by birdsquared at 10:09 PM on July 15, 2008 marked best answer

Depending on what you expect to do with the laptop when you are in the libraries, you may want to pick up the miniVGA to VGA adaptor so you can attach your laptop to external monitors and projectors. Definitely the extra adaptor, and I highly recommend the external hard drive for Time Machine. (I prefer Firewire ones to USB ones - I find them faster, and you won't have too much else plugged into the Firewire port). I suggest carrying around an ethernet cable when you travel - sometimes hotels... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by birdsquared at 10:19 PM on July 10, 2008

Moores will sell you a perfectly serviceable lightweight wool suit that will travel fine - include a suit bag in your purchases you will still be well under your $800 budget (even including a shirt and tie and shoes). If you are looking for a suit that looks really good, and you want to spend most of your $800 budget on the suit itself (you already have the shirt, tie and shoes) I recommend heading off to Second Suit on West 4th (near Maple) where you can find consignment designer suits. I have... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by birdsquared at 8:21 PM on July 2, 2008

I have no idea where I ranked in my law school (though I did okay - maybe 50-60th percentile), did nothing law related my first summer, took a year off in the middle to teach English in Japan, and then for my 3rd summer (4 year program) worked briefly (1 month) as a legal secretary. I graduated off tempo (from doing a semester abroad) so I didn't apply for articles until after everyone else. In fact, it took me almost a year to find a position with a sole practitioner - who didn't care about my... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by birdsquared at 8:09 PM on July 2, 2008

H2O 0C (Just ice)
posted to Ask Metafilter by birdsquared at 2:42 PM on June 28, 2008

Neal Stephenson - especially The Baroque Cycle
posted to Ask Metafilter by birdsquared at 8:40 PM on June 10, 2008

L'Eagles
posted to Ask Metafilter by birdsquared at 10:24 PM on June 1, 2008

Let me recommend that you at least look at VMWare for your virtualization, as well. It can also run off your Boot Camp partition - you may want to check out some comparative reviews - lately it seems VMWare is the better virtual machine driver. I certainly prefer it. You may too.
posted to Ask Metafilter by birdsquared at 10:07 PM on May 29, 2008

If you are looking for a WINE type program - look into CrossOver.
posted to Ask Metafilter by birdsquared at 11:31 PM on May 30, 2008

My personal info is way old (I went to law school from 1991-1996), but I remember only McGill and UVic as requiring anything other than GPA and LSAT for admission ranking. Personal statements were not a common thing in Canada - dunno if that's changed. If you plan on practicing in Canada, there is no reason to load yourself down with American law school debt, IMHO.

As for the prestige issue - it's much less of one in Canada than in the U.S. - really you want to go to law... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by birdsquared at 10:46 PM on May 28, 2008

Nthing the journal - if you want to pinpoint possible causes without medical intervention - you need to keep a detailed log of everything you can think of and list how that affects your headache - only then can you start "control" experiments to see which are likely triggers.

I unfortunately have a headache all day every day, but I know that some things will reliably make it worse like reading when in motion or playing 3D games. The former was easy to diagnose... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by birdsquared at 10:21 PM on May 28, 2008

One advantage of the Navigo pass (the old Carte Orange is now Navigo) is that you can make it usable for the ubiquitous city bikes by paying a Euro. And the Navigo is an excellent deal (if you are arriving before Thursday).
posted to Ask Metafilter by birdsquared at 11:06 PM on May 20, 2008

As with any such situation, the specifics of the person outweigh the generalities of the group to which the person belongs, but that proviso out of the way:
Japanese ( esp. females) tend to be on the quieter, cleaner, more polite end of each of those three spectrums - particularly with people they don't know well.
Japanese customs rarely conflict in a unpleasant way with USian ones. She may prefer that you don't wear shoes in the apartment, for example.
One... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by birdsquared at 8:53 PM on May 14, 2008

I have them every two years (I've had about a dozen of them) from my IBD - so I can confirm that you want the easiest most effective prep - it's by far the worst part. One note, that I haven't seen others mention - when you are going to the bathroom for 4 hours+ straight - be gentle with your wiping - things can get chafed down there if you are too dilligent each cleansing. TMI, for sure, but I wish someone had told me beforehand...
posted to Ask Metafilter by birdsquared at 8:39 PM on May 14, 2008

Another alternative is to get a bluetooth wireless keyboard (maybe like this), and a bluetooth enabled PDA or phone with (mini) SD card capability - and just type into the PDA/phone (it would have a very small screen, but you wouldn't have to look at it).
posted to Ask Metafilter by birdsquared at 10:55 PM on March 31, 2008

That's what I get for using live preview instead of the preview button...
posted to Ask Metafilter by birdsquared at 10:56 PM on March 31, 2008

I read current cases in my field. Seeing what other lawyers have argued, and what judges have accepted helps a little bit, but mostly it is being aware of what cases are there to argue with if a similar issue arises in one of my trials. It can be boring to read decisions on issues that don't currently apply to any of my files, but it definitely helps keep me current. At least they can sometimes be entertaining. (Mr. Turton is also known as Mr. Kroeger - i.e. the lead singer of Nickelback).... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by birdsquared at 11:48 PM on March 27, 2008

First, the 8 glasses thing is a myth. Not to suggest that you shouldn't be hydrating properly - but 9-13 cups - no.

Second, you don't "believe" you breathe through your mouth at night - but, how clear are your nasal passages when you wake? Do you find any blockage at all (not necessarily completely blocked)?

The only time I ever woke from dry mouth was when recovering from nasal surgery - when there was no air through my nose. Your... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by birdsquared at 2:09 PM on March 27, 2008

How's about some 1-2 dollar scratch and win tickets from the regional lottery organization?
posted to Ask Metafilter by birdsquared at 8:58 PM on March 25, 2008

Another lawyer chiming in to refute The World Famous, and also to second very strongly what moxiedoll wrote. Yes, go - as long as the economics of this choice are not going to reduce greatly what choices you have after you graduate. And, just a word of warning - law school doesn't require you to be a lawyer later (as noted by meerkatty), but if you decide to be a lawyer, realize that it is nothing like law school. (i.e. if you dislike law school (like I did) you can enjoy practicing law (I... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by birdsquared at 10:41 PM on March 22, 2008

An unlocked Treo 650 (new ones available for under $200), while old-style, will work perfectly for what you want. An unlocked 680 (the current version) is just above your price point...Used for either of these unlocked phones would definitely be below $200.
posted to Ask Metafilter by birdsquared at 9:21 PM on February 17, 2008

"dlink" is likely the brand name of the wireless router. It appears that someone has turned it on, and the default is engaged. As for the ethics of using it - what are the most probable internet services that this wireless router could be attached to (i.e. in your neighbourhood - who provides internet service?). If many or all of them have some sort of bandwidth cap, you should be more reticent to use this signal for any heavy downloading - also - connect to the signal and run a... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by birdsquared at 11:19 AM on February 10, 2008

I use POBox FEP, which I don't remember where I got it from (maybe this site), but it works great under Palm OS 5.4.9 on my Treo 650 with CJKOS.
posted to Ask Metafilter by birdsquared at 4:36 PM on January 29, 2008 marked best answer

Hmm, I don't have a DA launcher - the program I installed is a Preference add -on, so I activate it through the Preferences (I actually leave it on, because it is exceedingly simple to toggle on/off using the Treo keyboard.)
posted to Ask Metafilter by birdsquared at 12:07 PM on January 30, 2008 marked best answer

Having read relatively a lot about serial killers, given that there is no way to determine why people become serial killers, there's no way to determine why a particular area might engender more or less of them. That being said, serial killers tend (as much as they tend to anything) to pick as their victims the vulnerable (i.e. the homeless, hitchhikers, street walkers, etc.) since that way they are more likely to have the missing not be noticed, which means when the murder is discovered, it is... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by birdsquared at 8:50 PM on January 28, 2008

I have driven between Montreal and Calgary (in the summer), and Montreal and Vancouver (in September). The first time, I drove through Canada the entire way. The second time, I drove through the U.S. from Windsor to Blaine. IF you decide to drive (and ultimately, that's a decision based on more than just expenses - as others have noted), you may want to consider a drive through the States for most or some of your trip. While Montana is no longer a no-speed limit state, much of your drive will be... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by birdsquared at 1:30 AM on January 27, 2008

You most certainly need to speak to a lawyer, preferably one who specializes in criminal and mental health law, since, strangely enough, it may be better not to be "acquitted by reason of a mental disorder". This all depends very much where you are, the availability of psychiatric secure wards, and the principles and practice of your jurisdiction. It is rare, but not unheard of for someone to be under state control for a longer period of time due to an acquittal rather than a criminal... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by birdsquared at 10:34 PM on January 23, 2008

If I can just suggest two other alternatives - yakitori (やきとり or 焼き鳥) sauce, which would very much be properly listed as a BBQ sauce, as would unagi (うなぎ) sauce. They are similar, so I couldn't say for sure which might be what you are looking for, maybe try each one? These are more translucent than tonkatsu or okonomiyaki sauce.

Good luck, and good eating...
posted to Ask Metafilter by birdsquared at 6:10 PM on January 20, 2008

Definitely worth it. a) Harmless tests are good to get paid for. b) Ask for a copy of the scans. You'll be glad to have baseline scans when you are older and need a real scan for a problem, and they're paying YOU to have them done. c) 30 bucks an hour is pretty good. d) conversation piece (if you ever need it "Did I ever tell you about the time I was a lab guinea pig...").

I did this myself back at university, (though I only got $75 for one PET scan).... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by birdsquared at 6:32 PM on January 14, 2008

I can state that I have never had any trouble at onsen or o-furo (public bath centers), and I have a tattoo on my shoulder. The only time I was ever refused service anywhere in Japan (in over two years there) was in a hole-in-the-wall restaurant, where the owner refused to serve me simply because I was a foreigner (I know it wasn't a language issue, since I speak conversational Japanese). Back to the question.

Yakushima is definitely recommended - and if you have any... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by birdsquared at 5:03 PM on January 4, 2008 marked best answer

No information in your profile or your question about where you live or intend to practice. I work as a prosecutor in Canada, and I love what I do. It is a very different job than that of an ADA in the U.S. from what I understand, and I work (generally) far better hours than my private practice colleagues, and the compensation package is competitive, though not stellar. Law school was a pittance back when I took it, so my loans weren't punishing. I get to go to court often (which is what I love... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by birdsquared at 9:44 PM on January 3, 2008

The Hellmouth Speaks
posted to Ask Metafilter by birdsquared at 11:31 AM on January 2, 2008

The Canadian equivalent of the Blue Book is the Black Book, which you can access through any of the links on the page I linked to. You'll go through a captcha, but other than that, it should be straightforward...
posted to Ask Metafilter by birdsquared at 9:50 PM on December 29, 2007

I don't know how far this Prius is from you, or whether it is still available, but the 2004 model year gets great reviews, has excellent Toyota reliability, and unbeatable mileage. Basic trim levels are higher than entry level cars, too. I am currently in the process of buying a car, and am waiting on the inspection of a 2004 Prius. I hope it pans out well, since I quite look forward to driving a hybrid. So, I suggest including used Prii in your search...... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by birdsquared at 12:44 PM on December 21, 2007

There are no limits as to what you can do to create notes for yourself. Anything you can create now to refresh your memory later will be acceptable - writing, oral recordings, drawings, even scents or textures. What the court that ultimately hears your testimony wants is as accurate and truthful an account as you can provide, which means you will be able to refresh your memory with whatever it is that will enable you to remember the information you currently have. Depending on the jurisdiction,... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by birdsquared at 3:25 PM on December 3, 2007

acoutu, the IGA at Old Orchard mall in Burnaby sells emergency water and food rations, in addition to full emergency kits. I imagine other IGAs in the Lower Mainland would sell them as well.
posted to Ask Metafilter by birdsquared at 10:31 PM on November 24, 2007

How many surrealists does it take to change a lightbulb? FISH!
posted to Ask Metafilter by birdsquared at 11:58 PM on November 23, 2007

I'm with Toekneesan. I have an Optio S4 - throw it in an Altoids tin and it slides easily into any pocket. I've dropped it onto concrete from a shirt pocket, and it got a little dent, but it still works fine. I bought it off eBay a few years ago and it still works great. The macro and super macro work well. The only feature I'd really like is image stabilization, but back when this model came out, it wasn't at all common. Black and white and sepia modes on board, and it's been plug and play on... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by birdsquared at 11:11 PM on November 23, 2007

Finest at Sea looks great, but isn't close at all. We've been to Granville Island many times, and the selection is good, but again - not exactly close to Burnaby. T & T doesn't have particularly good selection of fresh stuff, as juv3nal noted. So, any thing closer than Granville Island, people? Thanks for the info so far...
posted to Ask Metafilter by birdsquared at 11:37 PM on November 19, 2007

I recommend Play This Thing. Reviews that help you get a pretty good feel for the game, before you even play.
posted to Ask Metafilter by birdsquared at 3:17 PM on November 17, 2007

Back when I graduated from school, I had some school loans. I had no job, so I applied for a deferment of payments until I got work. It was granted.

Later, I got a job, and started paying off my loan. A few years later, I paid off the loan in total.

Skip a few years... Out of the blue, I get a notice that the deferred payments were due. I hadn't realized that it was a separate loan by the government of Quebec to defer payments. Obviously, I paid... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by birdsquared at 4:07 PM on November 4, 2007

There is a Japanese program called "Trivia Stream" (Toribia no Izumi) or something akin to that - they had a segment where they wanted to know how much water pressure it would take to breach a porcelain urinal (I'm guessing much more difficult than slicing salami). They went off to some lab, and installed one of those "little pissing boy" statues onto a high power water jet. Then they ramped up the water pressure until it broke through the urinal. I can't recall what PSI it... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by birdsquared at 10:04 PM on October 17, 2007

I used to have this problem (went away on its own, thankfully) with the passenger side window on my aged Camry. What I found worked is to rock the switch back and forth a lot. When the window starts going up, obviously, you keep pressing it until it is all the way up. Good luck.
posted to Ask Metafilter by birdsquared at 11:08 AM on September 23, 2007

I completely disagree with OldReliable's assessment. It wasn't recent, but when I travelled in Japan, I would often pick capsule hotels to stay in, even if other alternatives weren't much more expensive - they're NEAT. Also, generally, there are coin lockers in or nearby, so you can store your luggage. I never found anyone puking in the bathrooms, and as for Japanese smoking - that happens everywhere. I agree that you are not going to make friends, as you would in a youth hostel, but I have had... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by birdsquared at 6:13 PM on September 14, 2007

My grandmother's apple cake recipe, with the notes my brother made when he made it (I haven't made it yet, but it is a VERY tasty cake - when my grandmother made it, at least):

here's the apple cake recipe. it turned out great, just like bubbi used to make.
ma just gave me brief notes, so i'll try and fill in the details with how i did it. oh yeah, this is for a double recipe.
1. in a mixing bowl, mix together 5 eggs, 2 cups sugar (which is a lot,... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by birdsquared at 7:40 PM on September 11, 2007 marked best answer

I graduated in the middle of my class from McGill law, and didn't find work in the year after graduating. I didn't do summer position in my second or third year (did the four year programme there). I moved out here to B.C. to look for work. I graduated in June '96 and didn't find articles until November '97. I signed on for the equivalent of a stipend with a sole practitioner (a barrister, importantly for me, since that's always what I wanted to do).

Before finding that... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by birdsquared at 6:53 PM on August 28, 2007

First, there's this web page, second, these lists, lists2(not likely comprehensive), and finally, what you want to do is run Activity Monitor, and see if you recognize a keylogger name in the list of processes.
posted to Ask Metafilter by birdsquared at 7:15 PM on August 26, 2007

Inspired by this post, I decided (for the heck of it) to install Ubuntu onto my iMac. I found this page, which suggests Fusion is better for 7.04, compared to Parallels, if you are going to use a virtual machine. Seems to be installing just fine.

A note for any others who may read this re: a desktop mac: Ubuntu 7.04 doesn't appear to recognize wireless keyboards and mice out of the box (dunno about drivers later) so if you go the full install route, best to have a wired... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by birdsquared at 10:22 PM on August 22, 2007

The other option is to get an actual credit card from your particular bank, which gives you a variety of benefits that don't necessarily accrue with some other options (i.e. warranty extension, loss insurance, etc.), if and only if your bank offers the ability to automatically pay your balance from your account. If you always ensure that you are not spending more than you have, you won't need to worry about missing any payments.
posted to Ask Metafilter by birdsquared at 10:30 PM on August 6, 2007