When you are taking a full-length shot of someone who is standing, hold the camera so that the lens is around the same height as their mid-section.

If you take it at "head-height" perspective makes the subject's feet and legs tiny :-)

Remember, youre taking something that is 3 dimensional and changing it to 2 dimensions.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sandra_s at 5:34 AM on August 23, 2008

I got mine at an ethnic Italian grocery store (here in the states). Its exactly the right item, but the pictures on the box showed it being used for Parmesan cheese.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sandra_s at 2:17 AM on August 15, 2008

It's been quite a while for me, but I absolutely used to love RIFTS and DC HEROES.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sandra_s at 6:10 AM on March 30, 2008

I have a friend who used to be the editor of a small daily. Concerning these types of letters to the editor, he used to say "When an idiot spouts off like this, the best way to let as many people know that he is an idiot , is to let them read the unedited rantings"

I do believe, however, that they had a policy (which was printed on the page everyday) that they would only accept submissions that were accompanied by the authors name, which was also printed along... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sandra_s at 1:57 PM on March 24, 2008

How about her on top with her knees on a pillow or two on either side of you. Dont thrust and let her decide how much of you she can take.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sandra_s at 6:09 AM on March 5, 2008

10% off your bill at Perkins Restaurants. Yum!

(Remember to tip on the pre-discount amount! ;-)
posted to Ask Metafilter by sandra_s at 2:42 PM on February 28, 2008

Well, Im astounded that this seems to be an impossible thing to do, so lets look at it differently. Is there some other way I can display at the bottom of my page, a random (from a finite list) page, and make it or its link open in a new window? Without an Iframe?

Ancillary: Is there a way to automatically take screenshots of a list of webpages? If i could automatically take a screenshot of the pages, i could just link the screenshot. But it is not practical to do... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sandra_s at 6:28 AM on February 25, 2008

There's a "Ripley's Believe it or not" museum on the boardwalk. And Ceasar's just renovated the Mall at Pier 1. Its very expensive but there are new restaurants and unique shops in it.


P.S. to highonfire: Jim's Steaks on South Street for the win. :-) End of answer hijack.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sandra_s at 11:43 AM on February 17, 2008

2 cats are less destructive than one. Instead of playing with your things, they play with each other.

2 cats are also cleaner, grooming wise. They help each other.

I came into the marriage with one female cat, my husband came in with one male cat. We both agree that the 2 are better than one.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sandra_s at 11:36 AM on February 17, 2008

How about used car? You can get very reliable transportation for a couple of thousand dollars and not get yourself another ten grand in debt.

Find a car on craigslist. 1) No interest 2) no dealer markups
posted to Ask Metafilter by sandra_s at 9:30 AM on February 15, 2008

Nthing the Dyson. Specifically the DC17 Animal.
We were replacing other uprights every 8-9 months, mainly because my long hair was killing them. We bought one 2 years ago and haven't had one problem. It is pricey, though.

In fact, it comes with a, as the saleslady termed it, a "throw it down the stairs and its covered" 5-year warranty on everything. I had gotten something lodged (a screwdriver, dont ask) in the hose and called Dyson to see if... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sandra_s at 5:07 AM on February 14, 2008

I get one-off personalized pens and pencils mailed to me by prospective advertising specialty imprinters because I once ordered 1000 customized pens and ended up on a mailing list.

They always arrive in a regular sized paper envelope and are either taped or sticky-snotted (i dont know what the stuff is called) to a postcard.

That should work fine.

Also I just measured on my postal scale and one pencil, 2 indexcards and... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sandra_s at 7:12 PM on February 12, 2008 marked best answer

There was an episode of ST: TNG that dealt with a society whose people commit suicide on their 60th birthday to preserve dignity and/or control population and/or give the next generation a chance for greatness.

The catch is that the planet's greatest scientist, and only hope to prevent the planets sun from going nova, turns 60 before he has a chance to successfully test his world-saving experiments...

Bonus: Fantastic acting by David Ogden Stiers as said scientist.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sandra_s at 8:21 PM on February 9, 2008

Just so we're all clear, i dont want to keep the desktop, i want to eliminate the desktop :-) Using it to drive the externals is only a back-back-back-up plan.

When Im in my office, i want to expand my viewing area as much as possible, and when I leave the office, i want to take the laptop (and all my info) with me.

But when Im in the office I need a vertical monitor.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sandra_s at 1:17 PM on February 8, 2008

to disillusioned:

Does NVidia or ATI have software thatwould do this, since with just the dock, I wouldn't be using their hardware?
posted to Ask Metafilter by sandra_s at 1:24 PM on February 8, 2008

nomisxid:

You are right. Kinda. I just got off the phone with HP.

Last week, when ordering my new laptop (dv9000z series) they told me that it wouldn't have a VGA port, and I would need the docking station to achieve 2 monitors (1 Native + 1 external)

The new sales rep (just now) told me that the new laptop will have a VGA port and that the docking station will connect to that.

So I didn't need... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sandra_s at 1:52 PM on February 8, 2008

Oh, and I know it sounds weird, but i did question the rep when he said the docking station plugged in tot he VGA port, but he did repeat that was indeed the case. Weird.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sandra_s at 2:21 PM on February 8, 2008

"Person B's record and abilities are known via sources at their current company. The work is very good, they are dependable, dedicated and loyal."

Then why is Person B interviewing with you? That doesn't sound dedicated and loyal. Are they looking for a step up? More Money?

"known via sources at their current company" Perhaps their current company want to get rid of them and would be thrilled to saddle the competition (you)... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sandra_s at 1:03 PM on January 31, 2008

Just installed Thumbs plus, no dice.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sandra_s at 1:09 PM on January 30, 2008

Robocop
Young Frankenstein
Back to the Future
The Beastmaster
Highlander
The Hunt for Red October
Forbidden Planet
Caddyshack
King of Comedy
Buck Privates
Starship Troopers
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
posted to Ask Metafilter by sandra_s at 3:54 PM on January 26, 2008

How about putting a TV in the kitchen? Then he can listen to the news and help set the table or do other things.

TV goes off when meals begin, though :-)
posted to Ask Metafilter by sandra_s at 6:16 AM on January 25, 2008

The leaves of a Sassafras tree smell like tea. Perhaps a sassafras potpourri would work.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sandra_s at 6:18 AM on January 23, 2008 marked best answer

If your car is a 90's or early 00 GM model, Radio Shack sells a cassette adapter that works. Unfortunately, Radio Shack knows it solves the problem because they charge about $30 for the adapter (I cant see any difference in it to the other cassette adapters I have).

I had the same thing happen in a 94 Eldorado, 2000 Bravada, my friends 9? Impala and and another friends 97 Sunfire (Cadillac, Olds, Chevy & Pontiac)

Good Luck!
posted to Ask Metafilter by sandra_s at 7:47 PM on January 18, 2008

I have a Maytag that had water in it when it was delivered. Never had a leak in the 8 years I've had it.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sandra_s at 3:33 AM on January 15, 2008

Popularly Appreciated:
The entire score (not the album version) to Superman the Movie (John Williams)
Robocop (Basil Poledouris)

Not so Popularly Appreciated:
The Witches of Eastwick (John Williams)
Hot Shots Part Deux (Basil Poledouris) <>
I would recommend almost anything by Poledouris:
Conan the Barbarian
Red Dawn
Hunt for Red October
Starship Troopers <- (ooh, definitely this one)
posted to Ask Metafilter by sandra_s at 5:15 PM on January 14, 2008

Ok, I know this is going to be self-serving, but here it goes anyway.

I (a girl) produce damsel-in-distress erotica (of me and others) aimed at loving couples who are either into, or looking to try out, Love Bondage. No S&M. No Pain. No Humiliation. I use the term "loving restraint".

Very "R" rated, but very real.

Here's review of the site from Janes Guide

Here's the... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sandra_s at 10:23 AM on January 14, 2008

"...they are saying they would like to let me go in order to..."

You are persona non grata there anymore.

The only reason they would let you know that is they hope you will just quit, saving them increased unemployment premiums, and they can hire whoever they want. And I think they already have someone in mind.

Start looking for something new, dont quit unless you have something to go to, let them fire you.

And good luck!
posted to Ask Metafilter by sandra_s at 7:11 AM on January 14, 2008

AC Moore and Michaels have Styrofoam spheres in lots of sizes and dowels (sticks) of various lengths.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sandra_s at 8:00 PM on January 7, 2008

Follow up:

The phone number Yahoo provided me in their automated response is "Not in service"
posted to Ask Metafilter by sandra_s at 11:27 AM on January 7, 2008

Ravenous (Links to IMDB)
posted to Ask Metafilter by sandra_s at 1:10 PM on January 5, 2008

Honesty with each other . In everything.

Especially sexual likes/dislikes/fetishes.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sandra_s at 7:17 PM on January 1, 2008

492 BC
The Persian armada was destroyed by a storm while trying to round Mount Athos. Had that not happened, there may not have later been the battle of Thermopylae (the famous "300")
posted to Ask Metafilter by sandra_s at 8:02 AM on December 31, 2007 marked best answer

Central City (the Flash)

Argo City (Where Kara/Supergirl is from)

Kandor (Kryptonian city-in-a-bottle stolen by Brainiac)
posted to Ask Metafilter by sandra_s at 11:48 AM on December 28, 2007

Call your homeowners insurance co. Tell them the situation. They aren't going to be too happy to have to pay for the bill that arises from burst pipes over a holiday weekend. And they have nice lawyers on staff/call for just these kinds of things.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sandra_s at 2:10 PM on December 20, 2007

My perspective comes from 1980 reruns of Pertwee/Baker/Davidson on US PBS.

I always thought that the problem with the navigation of the Doctor's TARDIS was that if he picked a picked a point in space, he couldn't pick a time. And conversely if he picked a time, he couldn't pick a point in space.

So if he wanted to go back in time to save someone, he could end up on the other side of the galaxy. Or if he picked a specific place to save someone,... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sandra_s at 1:35 AM on December 20, 2007

Cupboards & Clapboards
posted to Ask Metafilter by sandra_s at 1:52 PM on December 17, 2007

I had a battery die in the parking lot of my job after my shift. 1:00am. Saturday morning. In winter. Actively snowing.

Since I was the manager I was the last to leave, and no coworkers were there to help. I had been on one dinner date with a guy I had only met the week before. I knew the guy lived about 30 minutes away. I was young, just starting out, didnt have a lot of money, no AAA. I decided to give this guy a call.

I call him from the... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sandra_s at 9:34 AM on December 14, 2007

Pen/pencil holders for everyone's desk in the office :-)
posted to Ask Metafilter by sandra_s at 6:54 PM on December 12, 2007

Go to the county courthouse and find out exactly who owns the property on all sides and if there are any projects on file with the county for those properties.

I had a friend who bought a beautiful, quiet, serene Victorian on 2 clear acres surrounded by woods 30 miles from the nearest city. 30 days after closing the guy who owned the property bordering on the north and east of my friend started clear-cutting 100 ACRES to start his development. It was all on file and... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sandra_s at 1:58 PM on December 12, 2007

Bobbin Cider

Anita Shaft

Naughty Pillows
posted to Ask Metafilter by sandra_s at 9:18 AM on November 30, 2007

Ambler. PA

http://www.amblermainstreet.org/
http://www.hometownlocator.com/City/Ambler-Pennsylvania.cfm

It's easy to forget that you're even near Philly and is easily accessible to everything in Montgomery county. If you want to go into the city, the R5 train has a station in Ambler.

Full disclosure: I lived there for 2 years in the early 90s.

Good luck!
posted to Ask Metafilter by sandra_s at 4:27 AM on November 27, 2007

If the other place wants you bad enough, negotiate a "hiring bonus" that pretty much equals the "retention bonus"

Sounds simplistic, but could work.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sandra_s at 2:02 PM on November 26, 2007 marked best answer

Mr. Glass in Unbreakable
posted to Ask Metafilter by sandra_s at 8:27 AM on November 23, 2007

Thirding Kdar. He's right on.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sandra_s at 5:21 AM on November 22, 2007

OCP, Omni Consumer Products. From Robocop
posted to Ask Metafilter by sandra_s at 4:23 AM on November 20, 2007

Seasme Street

http://www.sesameworkshop.org/international/portal.php
posted to Ask Metafilter by sandra_s at 9:50 AM on November 14, 2007

Hasta Lasagna, don't get any on ya!
posted to Ask Metafilter by sandra_s at 5:52 PM on November 12, 2007

FOLLOW UP: Ok, got the external cloned, but I cant get it to boot (I'm not sure if im using th correct key command at the right time) arrgh :-)
posted to Ask Metafilter by sandra_s at 10:38 AM on November 12, 2007

FOLLOW UP: No Dice. Here is exactly what I did/

1) using Disk Utility I completely erased the External drive, I accepted the default "untitles" as the name.

2) Using CCC I Cloned the Main HD to the External HD

3) I attempted to boot from the external (cmd+opt+shift+del) wouldnt take it, it booted form main HD

4) Swapped the drives, tried to boot, got the question mark... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sandra_s at 11:12 AM on November 12, 2007

HUZZAH You all rock!!

Everyone , and i mean everyone, contributed something that led to this working 100%!!!

XO to you all!
posted to Ask Metafilter by sandra_s at 4:57 PM on November 12, 2007