We'll need it going forward anyway, as we're moving a great majority of our production in-house. This isn't just for one-time use.
posted to Ask Metafilter by mykescipark at 8:36 PM on October 12, 2008

foobar2000 will do this. Drag your files into the queue window, highlight the files you want to concatenate (or select all the usual way, Ctrl-A), right-click and select "Convert > Convert to Single File." Ta-da.
posted to Ask Metafilter by mykescipark at 12:40 PM on October 5, 2008 marked best answer

Faces in the Water by Janet Frame.
posted to Ask Metafilter by mykescipark at 10:15 AM on September 2, 2008

I bike 30 miles a day. No showers either. But I work at a place that doesn't even have a dress code, so I can wear whatever I want when I get there. I get away with a sink-water wipedown with a damp towel, a good face scrub, and some effective deodorant.

In terms of biking gear, go with what's comfortable. Wicking clothes are the best for dissipating heat and moisture, but more often than not I just wear cotton tank tops and running shorts which don't chafe. YMMV.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by mykescipark at 9:58 AM on August 12, 2008

I use the Wenger Pegasus. It has a separate compartment for your laptop (with a snapover harness to keep it upright), plus two HUGE additional compartments for clothes, shoes, books, whatever, and side pockets for keys, sunglasses, iPod, etc. The thing seems to expand endlessly and has Camelbak-style padded vents on the back for ease of carriage when you overstuff it. I routinely pack my computer, change of clothes, lunch, bike padlock, etc., into mine every day for my 23-mile bike commute, and... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by mykescipark at 7:28 AM on July 28, 2008

Wow, yeah, those Tom Bihn bags are gorgeous. When my Wenger craps out, I'm going that route.
posted to Ask Metafilter by mykescipark at 7:30 PM on August 4, 2008

Representative tracks from (some of) his solo albums:

My Life in the Bush of Ghosts (With Brian Eno) - America is Waiting
The Catherine Wheel - My Big Hands
The Knee Plays - Tree
Rei Momo - Dirty Old Town
uh oh - She's Mad
David Byrne - Angels
Look Into the Eyeball - Like Humans Do
Grown Backwards - Tiny Apocalypse

He really is due for a retrospective/best-of... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by mykescipark at 2:41 PM on August 4, 2008

Ah, jesus, I forgot Feelings, but painquale mentioned Miss America, so here it is.
posted to Ask Metafilter by mykescipark at 2:43 PM on August 4, 2008

Well, if you count performance as a "visual" art, this book has a huge section devoted to interviewing artists and their relationship to food - both personally and in their work.
posted to Ask Metafilter by mykescipark at 6:07 AM on August 1, 2008

Of the younger herd, some college-aged friends of mine in Boston have been chatting up this Clint Osterholz character to me lately, but YMMV.
posted to Ask Metafilter by mykescipark at 8:24 AM on July 30, 2008

I'm a post-production editor for an NPR program.

Yes, we definitely take out the stutters and other verbal tics. It makes the speaker sound more coherent and (more importantly) shaves off precious, precious seconds to adhere to the broadcast clock. If it sounds unnatural, we leave them in where the flow demands - people sound too robotic if you take this to extremes.

For shows which don't employ their own editing staff, Language Removal Services... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by mykescipark at 3:00 PM on July 24, 2008 marked best answer

Deutsche Welle.
Radio Budapest.
Radio Netherlands.
Radio Togo.
posted to Ask Metafilter by mykescipark at 6:53 AM on July 21, 2008

In one of the more fascinating bits of "What are they building in there?," there's an oil well hidden behind the walls of a major Los Angeles shopping center. (Related: More hidden oil architecture in L.A.)
posted to Ask Metafilter by mykescipark at 7:15 PM on July 17, 2008

West Hartford is fine, but it's tiny. And it cannot make up for the sheer void that is Hartford.

Nice coffee shops in Hartford? There's one: Tisane. And that's on the West Hartford border.

Biking paths? Well, there are a few nice parks and good hikes within a drive from Hartford, but the closest you'll get is the reservoir... in West Hartford. Which is shared with pedestrians, if memory serves.

There... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by mykescipark at 9:08 PM on July 14, 2008

Sorry these aren't precise answers. I'm throwing darts with only one eye.

It's a stretch, but Chumbawamba's English Rebel Songs 1381-1984 may have something of this, albeit in an irreverent acappella post-punk sort of fashion.

This Google Calendar item, of all things, refers to a CD of Yiddish protest songs recorded on wax cylinder. You may want to dig around a bit more on that.

This NYT article goes on at length about... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by mykescipark at 5:36 PM on July 14, 2008 marked best answer

"Getdunked.com." Haha!

Thanks for the tips, folks...
posted to Ask Metafilter by mykescipark at 6:40 PM on July 11, 2008

J.G. Thirlwell (a/k/a Foetus). He scored The Venture Bros, among many other things. (A nice YT excerpt from an upcoming documentary about his project Steroid Maximus.)
posted to Ask Metafilter by mykescipark at 4:08 PM on July 11, 2008

Well, you say you've been to the BM site, but I will reiterate - because it really tells you just about everything about being a first-timer - read the First Timer's Guide. It tells you exactly what to bring, what to expect, how to prepare, etc. That guide was written by real people, after all, who have all been first-timers at one point or another. It's not written for insiders.

I strongly, strongly, strongly encourage you to get in touch with your... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by mykescipark at 12:37 PM on July 10, 2008

I should also note that they aren't doing ticket sales at the gate this year, which will hopefully discourage a certain percentage of weekend warrior, at least.
posted to Ask Metafilter by mykescipark at 2:36 PM on July 10, 2008

Well, I'll see if I can rustle up the source audio and perhaps find some narration after the song - I don't recall there being any, but it's worth a playback...
posted to Ask Metafilter by mykescipark at 3:47 PM on June 26, 2008

All righty, I went back and squinted at the source audio. I hadn't given it a shot for a while, but I believe the artist I'm looking for is Ileana Constantinescu. Now, of course, I only have to find her albums, which is proving just as difficult as identifying this song in the first place! The announcer only says that it's one of her "elegiac songs."
posted to Ask Metafilter by mykescipark at 10:17 PM on June 26, 2008

Natural High (2400 Main Street, Santa Monica) sells these amazing hemp/cotton pants. They're super-light and have drawstrings. They can be a bit naturally baggy, but they're easy enough to have hemmed for a few extra bucks. They come in all sorts of earthy colors and the styles even vary from batch to batch, as they're handmade. They sell nice shirts and such as well, if you're after an ensemble. I own three pairs and keep going back for more.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by mykescipark at 1:55 PM on June 23, 2008

Well, there's Stina Nordenstam, Meredith Monk, Robert Wyatt, and the Roches.

Once you leave behind Western music, of course, this sort of thing becomes much easier:

Galina Durmushliyska, Bulgaria
Fairuz, Lebanon
Umm Kulthum, Egypt
Sussan Deyhim, Iran (Warning: worst video accompaniment ever)

These are all top-notch singers within their own respective cultures, of... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by mykescipark at 12:56 PM on June 22, 2008

How about this building?
posted to Ask Metafilter by mykescipark at 4:53 PM on June 18, 2008

Oligatory link to expert resource at Transom. Tons of folks out in the field consult their resources.
posted to Ask Metafilter by mykescipark at 12:29 PM on June 18, 2008

Sorry, I should have clarified. It is indeed the German-language service of Radio Bulgaria. The song itself is definitely in Bulgarian.

I have extensive familiarity with Bulgarian music myself and have contacts with some of the most prominent ethnomusicologists working in the region, and nobody's familiar with this little number. I even asked Radio Bulgaria, but got no reply.

For something performed in such a relatively anodyne and syrupy style... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by mykescipark at 6:03 AM on June 16, 2008

That site was worth exploring. Hours of great music there.

For neophytes, indeed. Others watching this thread should explore that site with impunity. I have over 50 CDs of Bulgarian music already - entirely on Bulgarian record labels and performed in both the pre- and post-Communist styles - and this song doesn't appear anywhere.
posted to Ask Metafilter by mykescipark at 11:57 AM on June 16, 2008

M.S. Subbulakshmi. The Nightingale of India. If you're an eMusic subscriber, they have an unbelievably vast collection of her work. If you're up for browsing, there's lots also at YouTube. "Venkatesha Suprabhatam" is one of her best-known recordings. I'm sure others will have more extensive recommendations...... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by mykescipark at 11:09 PM on June 15, 2008 marked best answer

(Lives on De Longpre, never hears idiots yelling name)
posted to Ask Metafilter by mykescipark at 9:53 PM on June 8, 2008

Filthy, eh? I assume you're intimately familiar with the flawlessly fucked-up and funky Crisco-disco of D.I.M., ZZT, and SebastiAn. (Bonus: excellent Sebastian remix of Revl9n.)
posted to Ask Metafilter by mykescipark at 8:40 PM on June 3, 2008

I would imagine it depends on the market you're in. I was paying $75/hour for my Bally's trainer in Cambridge, MA, back in the day (2005). They also have different tiers of trainers and different methods of training - alone, in small groups, etc. - so you may just want to ask what they're currently offering or see if they have any deals. (Look online first, as many gyms have Web specials that you don't get as a walk-in.)
posted to Ask Metafilter by mykescipark at 7:51 PM on May 8, 2008

I really like the Good Vibrations Extra Wide. Very comfortable, sensitive, and (importantly) non-lubricated. (Also check their Condom Chart!)
posted to Ask Metafilter by mykescipark at 8:40 PM on April 29, 2008

Oh, well, damn, I guess they're lubricated now. Anyway, carry on :-P
posted to Ask Metafilter by mykescipark at 8:41 PM on April 29, 2008

On the lube front, I'm ducking back in to second the Liquid Silk recommendation. Amazing stuff.
posted to Ask Metafilter by mykescipark at 6:02 AM on April 30, 2008

Antipop Consortium.
posted to Ask Metafilter by mykescipark at 6:08 AM on April 25, 2008

Volunteer.

I spent my early 20s as a full-time musician/songwriter and needed work when I wasn't on the road or preoccupied with recording. When I finally grew weary of the pop life, as it were, I had - like you - a few years of great life experiences, but not so much currency in the working world. I staved off those feelings of stagnation by giving my free time to causes and organizations in which I believed.

Looking back since then, every job... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by mykescipark at 11:09 AM on April 23, 2008

I feed mine far less than a cup. She's on about a half a cup a day total per my vet, split between two feedings at 7am and 7pm. I have an autofeeder which measures and dispenses it for me, so I never have to concern myself with it (and she doesn't beg me for food anymore).
posted to Ask Metafilter by mykescipark at 7:27 AM on April 23, 2008

Hell, I'll do it for free if you pay the Fed-Ex. I have the equipment right here on my desk (I'm in public radio). Send me a PM.
posted to Ask Metafilter by mykescipark at 1:00 PM on April 15, 2008

Per this Armenia blog, "This track is called Armenia because it includes a sample of the song, "Toun en kelkhen imastoun yes," though don't expect to sing along to it!
posted to Ask Metafilter by mykescipark at 1:06 PM on April 11, 2008 marked best answer

Thanks to you both!
posted to Ask Metafilter by mykescipark at 2:22 PM on March 17, 2008

planning on getting a cat or two once I've settled in

I'm going to monkeybar away from your main question just to reinforce another learning-the-hard-way notion. Your cat(s) - which reasonably seem like a nice addition to a new bachelorette pad - could live until you're 45 or 50 years old. Think about whether you'll be settled (in this place or any other) long enough to accommodate them, because moving with cats can suck, especially... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by mykescipark at 11:38 AM on March 3, 2008 marked best answer

Nerdnite is a blast. It may skew a bit younger now, but my prior experiences there were fairly diverse, age-wise.

You might also check the community boards at the Diesel Cafe or the 1369.
posted to Ask Metafilter by mykescipark at 10:24 AM on February 26, 2008

I've already bought my Powerisers, but those AirKicks do look like an interesting halfway point for other readers. Thanks for the info!
posted to Ask Metafilter by mykescipark at 8:10 PM on February 24, 2008

Now I just want to know what this certain outdoor event is.

It's a cliché.
posted to Ask Metafilter by mykescipark at 9:57 PM on February 25, 2008

"Umbabarauma" by Jorge Ben?
posted to Ask Metafilter by mykescipark at 11:01 AM on February 22, 2008

Edirol R-09. Uses SDHC cards (up to 4GB), will show up as a straight removable drive in your menu, and can record in either WAV or various MP3 modes up to 320k. Uses an 1/8" input - one each for line and mic. And it's the size of a deck of cards. I love mine to pieces (thankfully not literally).
posted to Ask Metafilter by mykescipark at 10:41 AM on February 20, 2008

I would also highly recommend the reviews at Transom. Those folks - all public-radio heavyweights - know their stuff.
posted to Ask Metafilter by mykescipark at 11:08 PM on February 20, 2008

I think those lyrics are gorgeous, actually. Thanks for the translation. :-)

(And, yes, I seem to discover these things a bit too late. But, having seen ictures of the Voice of Russia's music desk, it all makes sense...)
posted to Ask Metafilter by mykescipark at 5:39 PM on February 16, 2008

A bit more information beyond "not lame and childish" might be helpful. What kind of crowd are you looking for? Are you interested in live music? Sports? Literature? Do you drink coffee? Do you dance? (With girls or boys? Or both?) Is driving an option for anyone in your group, aside from cabs? With a little bit more info, it might be easier to answer.
posted to Ask Metafilter by mykescipark at 5:29 PM on February 16, 2008

Not related, but I'm amused that londongeezer appears to have answered my AskMe question in this thread... :-)

I love Zemfira but beware her earlier stuff; the production can be way cheesy and she hadn't quite found herself yet. "Znak Beskonechnost" is a gorgeous song - it turned me on to the entire concept of Russian pop music. It's found on this album.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by mykescipark at 9:31 AM on February 16, 2008