Once my boss had these this along with what appeared to be a terrible cold that lasted forever, and would get somewhat better for a few days and then get worst again. He ended up passing it around to everyone in the lab. He finally described the symptoms the right way to the right doctor, and she diagnosed him with a mycoplasma infection. She prescribed him a particular antibiotic and it went away finally pretty fast.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sevenless at 11:59 PM on July 4, 2008

We had a problem with this at my apartment building. It didn't really bother me that much, but other people apparently complained, and the manager put a simple laminated sign on the inside of the door. It pretty much solved the problem. Why not ask the manager if he or you can put a sign up.

The ones on our doors say something like "Please refrain from running on the stairs and letting the door slam shut. It's very loud in the nearby apartments." Hmmm, surely... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sevenless at 4:33 PM on June 10, 2008

In the course I took, we used Wysocki's Effective Project Management (among others.) I thought it was a great book. It's thorough and complete, but easy to understand.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sevenless at 10:27 AM on March 31, 2008

The "for a class" cover story works pretty well. Often people will suddenly become very interested and helpful if they think you're working on some assignment. Otherwise I think most people go for the forgiveness instead of permission route for candid shots. If people notice and seem upset go up to them, introduce yourself, tell them what you're doing, maybe give them a card with your website if that seems reasonable, and flatter them. If they're still upset just apologize and walk... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sevenless at 2:16 PM on February 27, 2008

You saw this recipe from that same site? It looks like what you want except that it makes half as many. Also one of the variants is to substitute some of the flour for cocoa powder so you seem to be on the right track there.

What about using chocolate extract in your white cupcakes? I don't think I've ever eaten anything that used it. It doesn't sound very good, but I suppose you could try it. The problem is that white chocolate is the fat part of the beans more or less,... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sevenless at 11:15 PM on February 26, 2008

Yeah, Apple doesn't make this easy. I've used CopyTrans to transfer music from my Ipod to my work computer. That one's for Windows. There are many other programs you can try.

If your library was only stuff you bought from iTunes--stop laughing--you could do Store...Check for purchases and download that stuff again.

I suppose you also didn't have a chance to deauthorize the now deceased computer?... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sevenless at 10:36 PM on February 24, 2008

When my nephew was born I started browsing the Caldecott winners and getting those or books by those writers or illustrators (sometimes they're the same person.) They've always been big hits. He especially liked Kitten's First Full Moon and, though "only" and honor selection, Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus.

This year I'm taking a different route and getting Kolchalka's Squirrelly Gray or... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sevenless at 12:10 PM on February 18, 2008

I'm going to agree with zamboni and describe the smell as more sweet and malty than yeasty or bready. At least all the small breweries around where I've lived or worked smelled like that. It also always seems to be on Thursdays.

I personally don't care much for the smell. It's not a bad smell really--it's not like you're next to a paper mill or a rendering plant--and it wouldn't keep me out of an apartment I really liked.

Now if they could... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sevenless at 12:51 AM on February 18, 2008

Setting the delay is in the game options menu.

In any case I agree with calling up Activision. The internet said there were many problems with the first batches GH3 guitars (the wireless ones with the detachable necks.) Maybe you have one of those.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sevenless at 9:38 AM on January 30, 2008

Just go to a Spencer's and pick up a blacklight. Might as well get some Charlie's Angels posters, whoopee cushions, and fake puke and save yourself a trip for when you need those later.

Whoa Spencer's--it's early '80s junior high all over again.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sevenless at 4:32 PM on January 27, 2008

All the Universities (in the US) where I've worked have had this kind of policy. That is you couldn't take sick days and vacation days without an intervening day when you worked. It does seem like a reasonable company would let you have your sick days if you could prove that you were really sick. I never had to try it out in my case.

I suppose it's too late to claim the whole time as sick leave? Maybe sometime in the future you could use two sick days for a long weekend... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sevenless at 2:25 PM on January 7, 2008

After Sunrocket imploded a while back I switched to ViaTalk. Right then the service was pretty bad as they were swamped with refugees. It took about 3 weeks to get everything up and running. Now it's fine. It's pretty cheap especially since they added my Sunrocket free year to their deal. so I ended up buying a year of 500 minutes/month for around $150 and they gave me a free year. Even without the free year it's still a pretty good deal.

I haven't had any problems with... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sevenless at 3:38 PM on December 18, 2007

I guess maybe everyone has one by now, but if you don't have one you'll want a wireless router to get to the shopping channel, updates, let you kids email/trade stuff with friends who have Wiis, etc.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sevenless at 10:25 AM on December 15, 2007 marked best answer

While I've never bought a WD or Seagate external drive, I have bought many WD drives over the years--some of which went into my own external enclosures. I've never had problems with any of them.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sevenless at 3:50 PM on December 9, 2007

I'll second Austinuts. The roasted (and variously flavored) cashews are really good.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sevenless at 4:28 PM on December 7, 2007

There isn't much to be found I think. I get my stuff from classicshaving.com. Anyway, this livejournal post has some suggestions. I haven't actually checked any of them out.

Places to buy shaving supplies in Seattle
posted to Ask Metafilter by sevenless at 3:51 PM on December 4, 2007

Some details on making your own pita chips:

1. Most pitas I've cut up have a thin side and a thick side, either don't separate the sides (too thick for me) or put the thins and the thicks on separate cookie sheets and bake separately. Otherwise you risk a sheet full of half over-done and half under-done.

2. Bake at 400F (pre-heated) for 5-7 minutes. Watch them carefully. The baking is not linear and the thins will go way faster than the thicks.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sevenless at 11:09 AM on December 4, 2007

I second SCDB's Multnomah Falls suggestion. From there you can go east or west (mostly west for ones close to the road) on the Columbia River Highway (not the interstate--it will be obvious) to several other falls with parking lots and trails that you can go on for as far as you want. If you want to you can go all the way back to Portland (more or less) on the historic highway. It's a nice little drive. On a weekday you'll probably have most of the falls (except Multnomah) mostly to yourself.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sevenless at 12:23 PM on November 28, 2007

I agree that a good tripod (and a cable release) is a great idea. "Lack of sharpness" is a major complaint of amateur photos.

I want one of these. I hear they're very useful for shooting outdoors or in bright light.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sevenless at 10:56 AM on November 27, 2007

It looks like Dove's "soap free" products don't contain sodium tallowate or sodium palmitate, while the other products do. The soap free stuff has other surfactants like Cool Papa Bell suggests--e.g. ammonium lauryl sulfate.

Oh, and soap doesn't contain lye, but lye (sodium hydroxide--very dangerous) plus animal fat = sodium tallowate. I'm vastly over-simplifying here.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sevenless at 8:25 PM on November 18, 2007

You should be able to get latex gloves at most drugstores or places like Wal-Mart, Target, etc.

If you have problems with latex look for vinyl or nitrile gloves. Nitrile gloves come in cool colors.

Maybe if you have dry skin that might be aggravating the problem and some kind of hand lotion will help? I also advise changing the gloves several times during the day if you're going to be wearing them constantly.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sevenless at 2:38 AM on October 7, 2007 marked best answer

Cheap Seattle
Family-friendly Seattle
Certain bars in Seattle
Seattle for tourists
Some hikes around Seattle
Some other outdoor stuff in and around Seattle
"Cool" Seattle

What seemed relevant from the first page of "Seattle" tagged posts.

A car would probably be nice if you really want to go hiking or away from the city itself.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sevenless at 9:41 AM on September 19, 2007

Go for sweet potatoes instead. They're cheap too and full of beta carotene-y goodness.

Cut potatoes into smallish wedges (~1 in at the thickest part.) Toss with olive oil, a little salt, black pepper, and the herb of your choice. I suggest fresh rosemary. Put on one layer on a cookie sheet and roast at 350F for ~20 minutes. Pull them out and flip them around with some tongs or a fork or something. Cook ~15 minutes more until they're done (your fork pokes through them... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sevenless at 9:52 PM on August 14, 2007

I got one at Target on Memorial Day weekend. The last 2 or 3 times I've been in there (and looked) since then they've had them.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sevenless at 10:33 PM on August 11, 2007

This isn't a very good solution, but what I do is set it up to sync only email with the server. Everything else (contacts, calendar, etc.) I set to sync with the computer. That way when I'm away and using the phone I get only email, but every morning when I sync at the computer I get everything else along with the email. That at least can limit the number of time the contacts get synced.

Wait, look at this page. I don't have ActiveSync on my home computer to try it out.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sevenless at 10:44 PM on August 6, 2007

Minimo?
I googled "windows mobile firefox." I'll have to check it out myself.

(Can't help with the alarm clock. Oh wait. ("windows mobile alarm clock snooze mp3") It doesn't look too bad, but the unlock bug may be a hassle.)
posted to Ask Metafilter by sevenless at 2:51 PM on August 6, 2007

Did you find this question? It has some good suggestions I think, though I guess they're mostly in your "other" categories.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sevenless at 10:48 AM on August 5, 2007

I'll second LensWork. I also really like Adams' "Examples: the Making of 40 Photographs," which is probably in caddis' link.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sevenless at 10:32 PM on July 28, 2007

Maybe you're just getting better at catching your mistakes? In that case you're "problem" is actually a good thing. Similarly I seem to have more often caught myself making mistakes like typing "to" instead of "you" and other similar things.

I don't think it's something actually worth worrying about. One day what-I-meant-to-type filters that work will be here and solve this problem.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sevenless at 10:24 PM on July 28, 2007

I have Virgin (in Seattle) and the Slice. So far the call quality has been fine. Previously I had a Vox 8610, which was also fine, but the battery was going, and I wanted something new. The call quality on that one was also fine. I like how the Slice is really thin and light. The keypad is taking some getting used to since it's a little small and there's no actual buttons. For the most part it's fine. I hardly ever text anyone, but if you had fingers on the large side it might be a hassle. My... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sevenless at 10:37 AM on July 26, 2007 marked best answer

Hmmm...I have something like this on my right foot too, but on the side of the piggy that had none. I've had it for quite a while and it's never changed, been painful, etc. I always forget to mention it when I go to the doctor.

IANAD, but if it was me and it wasn't changing or discomforting I'd just wait until the next time I went. I mean if it's obviously bothering you, maybe you can at least call up the doctor's office and talk to someone there about it?
posted to Ask Metafilter by sevenless at 12:17 PM on July 23, 2007

Deception Pass (on Whidbey Island) will be a great spot to visit. Unless you want to reenact Poe's A Descent into the Maelstrom don't put your rowboat in there--though I imagine there are plenty of places around the island where it is safe. You could also take the ferry to the San Juans--plenty of places there for boating. Also you might check out waterfront parks in La Connor, Mt. Vernon, Mukilteo, Anacortes, etc. Probably plenty of spots there too.

Otherwise--there's... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sevenless at 10:14 AM on July 11, 2007 marked best answer

There's Bumbershoot every Labor Day weekend in Seattle. It's mostly music, but there's lots of other visual and performance arts too.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sevenless at 10:37 AM on July 10, 2007

Oh you definitely need therapy. I'm kidding. I used to think about this too, since I don't like most candid photos of myself either. I think in the long run the best solution for you is to just figure out a way to get over it. Can you try to change the things you don't like about the way you look? See a dermatologist about your complexion, change your hair color to something else? I'm not saying try to be someone you aren't, but I remember when I was in high school I hated the way my hair looked,... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sevenless at 11:16 AM on July 7, 2007

I don't know about in the UK, but if you were in the US, I'd also be prepared to talk to other people in the lab or even from other labs in the department. This might include other pi's but also other post-docs, students, techs, etc. Some of these people may be more trying to get an idea of you as a co-worker rather than your science skills. Of course these people can be a great way for you to get an idea if the lab will be good for you.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sevenless at 8:34 PM on June 24, 2007

Here is a list of bus reachable trails on Metro's website. The page is old, so be sure to check that a particular route is still the same.

Two hours will get you to tons of hikes off I90 to Snoqualmie Pass.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sevenless at 12:00 PM on June 15, 2007

The Safeway down the street from my grandmother had one, so, yeah, mid-70's in small town Missouri at least.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sevenless at 9:24 PM on May 25, 2007 marked best answer

Go to this page. And click on "Get Help For a Room" near the top.

Under "Hold" select King Dugan's Dungeon. Then select the level, then click on the room on the map you need help with.

Verify that's the room you want then click submit. It's a little roundabout, but the hints are there.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sevenless at 11:03 PM on May 22, 2007

I think a good idea is to decide what it is you want a prospective graduate degree to do for you, and then call up some graduate advisers in the relevant program(s) and talk with them about it. In my experience (in other departments) they're pretty realistic and may provide you with some options you hadn't thought of.

Ask them about giving you some faculty and/or graduate student contacts to email some questions to too.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sevenless at 10:06 PM on May 7, 2007

I've done this a few times myself. The first time my plan was like yours. I wanted to just get it over with as fast as possible. I drove the most direct route I could, driving 8-10 hours a day. I picked up a Motel 6 book and made reservations for the next stop at each stop. (That's maybe not such a good idea, but it worked for me fine. And, the Motel 6's were universally clean and cheap though it's been a few years.)

Anyway, the trip was super stressful and unpleasant.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sevenless at 10:10 PM on April 28, 2007

I little late I suppose, but I buy them from Precut Mats. Very fast and cheap. I get 12x16" mats with an 8x12 opening.

(They also sell 11x14" mats with 8x10" openings which is very convenient since 11x14" is an easy size frame for people to buy.)
posted to Ask Metafilter by sevenless at 8:37 PM on March 31, 2007

Cupcake Royale? What is with people and that place? The few cupcakes I've had there have been dry and gross.

I'll second OK Corral for bbq, though as others have said, eating in is like visiting a David Lynch movie. Smokin' Pete's in Ballard is pretty good. And, there's a new place on Stone Way and about 39th--Rowdy Cowgirl. It's also not bad, but they put hard boiled eggs in the potato salad (blasphemy.) A friend of mine swears by the Frontier Room in Belltown, but I've... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sevenless at 11:39 AM on March 6, 2007

I was going to make chrisbucks' "Young Indiana Jones Chronicles" suggestion too. But, it's not yet out on DVD.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sevenless at 11:13 AM on March 6, 2007

I'm with Niles. Half.com has a used copy of the cd for $5. Wait, maybe they're new copies for $5. Why not just buy it and rip it yourself?

Grab the artwork from wherever and you're done.

Piggy back question: Where can I see emusic's catalog before joining?
posted to Ask Metafilter by sevenless at 11:24 PM on February 25, 2007

North Carolina's Outer Banks are nearby and a great place to visit. You might need to plan somewhat far ahead in the summer.

Shenandoah National Park is also not too far away.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sevenless at 6:56 PM on February 10, 2007

My sounds like Portishead mix includes a lot of those mentioned plus Lamb, Dabrye, Coach Said Not Too, Handsome Boy Modeling School, Teflon Tel Aviv, and Ruby.

I can't guarantee that every song by them sounds like Portishead of course, but some do.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sevenless at 9:21 PM on January 29, 2007

Crap, most of those aren't really even close to relatively new. Sorry.

Well, the Coach Said Not Too song I have is from the 2006 SXSW site, so I suppose that one's relatively new.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sevenless at 9:24 PM on January 29, 2007

When I worked in an Aplysia lab in Missouri we had a cold aquarium out in the hall that we took care of and stocked with stuff from my boss' trips to Northern California and Oregon. Over some time we had hermit crabs, sponges, a few fish from a local shop that liked the cold, and small aplysia ( A. californica of course. You might see those when you're out on the NW coast.

The temperature was critical to everybody's happiness and survival. I think a... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sevenless at 12:41 AM on January 22, 2007

100 pages? How many gallery owners or managers are going to look through 100 pages of unsolicited photos? I think something smaller might be more effective and cheaper since probably many of the books you send out you'll never see again.

At any rate you'll want to get samples from different places to see the quality differences. The internets seem to suggest trying Asuka, Blurb, or MyPublisher before Lulu. I've used MyPublisher and what you get is fantastic for the price,... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sevenless at 9:16 PM on January 11, 2007

It might not be a real painting. A few months ago I saw a tv show or movie (I can't remember) that prominently featured a work by a real artist, except that the artist never actually made the art. They explained that in the credits.

Maybe "'Woman stretched out with arms under neck on a red bed' is not an actual painting by Pablo Picasso," is somewhere in the movie credits?
posted to Ask Metafilter by sevenless at 11:44 PM on January 2, 2007