A job is a job. Build your experiences and resume' from each one....spin it positively and you don't need to worry about the length of employment as much. You've got plenty of time to find the kind of job that you enjoy.
posted to Ask Metafilter by samsara at 8:30 AM on June 25, 2008

The Digital Janitors (ok on second thought that describes my job...)
posted to Ask Metafilter by samsara at 10:00 AM on June 19, 2008

You can kind of do this via CafePress
posted to Ask Metafilter by samsara at 11:40 AM on May 14, 2008

CafePress rather :)
posted to Ask Metafilter by samsara at 11:44 AM on May 14, 2008

How does your boss come to the conclusion that you are not arriving on time? Is he seeing you walk in and then looking at his desktop clock to verify? Is he seeing you log into an IM client and then verifying?

This bit of information is good to know, because it helps in the development of the communication strategy needed to get him off your back :P

Or you could both click:
Start/Run

And... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by samsara at 11:33 AM on May 14, 2008

I can't offer advice in place of a doctor, but I do recommend that you *not* soley consult with one doctor. If your insurance policy can cover it, get second opinions...try to find another very knowledgeable gastrointerologist in your area.

I personally have been dealing with an illness that has been very hard to diagnose, and am finding that by branching out to different doctors, you'll get very different views and opinions on what is happening....it's made me lose... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by samsara at 11:17 AM on May 14, 2008

Two words: Let go.

If you don't know what I mean by that, well...don't think about it too seriously....instead of reading books about living the happy life, rent a movie entitled "What About BoB?" and watch the part where Bob stays the night and gets over his fear about death.

Much more entertaining in my opinion.

Sure there's other ways to address this kind of anxiety, but I think by simply training yourself... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by samsara at 11:28 AM on May 13, 2008

With a MIDI keyboard you have lots of versatility, and can play standalone or hooked up to a PC/laptop

Synthpad drum sets are also nice and many are MIDI capable (it also has a nifty volume control where real ones don't :P

I'm guessing tho, since they haven't really gravitated towards a particular instrument yet, go with the simple midi keyboard first then see which sound they like the best for help in picking out future (more costly) instruments.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by samsara at 11:13 AM on May 13, 2008

AVG is fine, Microsoft Defender is ok as well to run along side it.

The root of your question however can also be addressed by educating the user on her browsing habits. Don't install screensavers, don't download or install activeX components unless the site they are coming from is reputable....basically don't install anything before googling it first to see if it contains spyware.

You could also try a download manager with community feedback... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by samsara at 11:20 AM on May 7, 2008 marked best answer

Oh and I forgot to add, there are common places for spyware to reside...they include but are not limited to:

-Startup/Service Items (startup folder under the start menu, as well as Run/RunOnce/Services registry keys, and in some really odd cases, the backwards compatible win.ini....CCleaner, Spybot, and HijackThis can help address these)

-BHOs (Browser Helper Objects...these are your IE toolbars/spyware programs...often you'll find that they... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by samsara at 11:42 AM on May 7, 2008 marked best answer

Seconding the possibility of a lenticular cloud. Although it's also not uncommon for strange things to show up through a camera lense due to insects, dust, flares, etc...feel free to send me a copy of the image if you'd like (I'll delete it after viewing).
posted to Ask Metafilter by samsara at 8:31 AM on April 14, 2008

Seconding the tiny spaceship theory...just for fun! Thanks for the email btw, I came back to post pretty much what's already been said about an up-close object.
posted to Ask Metafilter by samsara at 10:09 AM on April 15, 2008

If you have a decent connection to the internet from your home, you could try relaying the audio via shoutcast. It's a tad tricky to set up initially, but once configured you'd simply need to know your home IP address. (P.S. although I second Majick's approach...there's a reason why they blocked streaming unfortunately)
posted to Ask Metafilter by samsara at 8:35 AM on April 14, 2008

- Programmable Roomba
- 2nding the Leatherman Micra.
- EON Ice card light
- Lots of things from Thinkgeek (mentioned above)
- And gee, if you're blessed with money a Sony Vaio UX would be awesome (though maybe a tad overboard)
posted to Ask Metafilter by samsara at 5:57 AM on April 10, 2008

This one might not show up on a Google search for "sailing simulator" so I'll link to it here reference: Virtual Skipper 4. It's probably one of the more visually appealing ones, although from Google there are some that get into the complex details a bit more. Virtual Skipper is made by the same devs that created the Trackmania series.
posted to Ask Metafilter by samsara at 10:28 AM on March 3, 2008 marked best answer

This might be something only I have done (hard to imagine...but I didn't find another reference via google) You can easily make flying contraptions out of fast food fry baskets. So far I've had most luck with a McDonalds large fry (until they change the design...may require a paperclip in the front if you're unable to counter the lift with flaps)
posted to Ask Metafilter by samsara at 11:53 AM on February 29, 2008

Well linux is not incredibly simple, but I've found the Trinity Rescue Kit to be very handy for a number of things including virus scanning. It is usable on a CD, althrough I was able to get it bootable on a 4GB flash drive as well (made two partitions, a hidden 100mb fat16 for Trinity, the rest on a normal fat32 for routine file storage). Here is a list of engines it comes with. Once set up and able to connect to the internet, updating DATs is easy.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by samsara at 7:35 AM on February 28, 2008

I think this is even normal to have happen when in a university setting. I work at one and am at the late end of my twenties now...over the past 10 years I've had what you described in your post. The only ones that are consistent are co-workers and the 1-2 highschool friends. Everyone else comes and goes.
posted to Ask Metafilter by samsara at 7:23 AM on February 28, 2008

This might be one of those cases where eHarmony could be useful. It tends to be more focused on personal values than most other dating sites. But if online dating isn't your thing, then I'd just continue to be as open as you can without giving in to other belief systems if you honestly don't share them. Not every girl you meet will have as strong of an issue about religion as the one you've recently dated, so just keep at it.
posted to Ask Metafilter by samsara at 8:26 AM on February 27, 2008

You could always stick the end of a pen down the back of your throat to produce exact copies of the collaborative novel, Atlanta Nights...

...but aside from that you're primarily eating wood/plant pulp. The rest can be loading or filling material such as clay, CaCO3, Talc, or TiO2 (used for brightness). Then rosin or alum for water resistance. As others have already sayd though, a few pages is enough to give you an upset stomach, but doesn't do much more than that.
posted to Ask Metafilter by samsara at 7:29 AM on February 26, 2008

I used to do the "copy profile data" route like in the first answer, but you might find it easier to use the File and Settings Transfer Wizard (or User Migration Tool)
posted to Ask Metafilter by samsara at 4:54 PM on February 22, 2008

Reason comes pretty darn close to the real thing, but afx114's comment is spot on about the 808. I'd stick with Reason for now, simply because you can emulate an entire rack for a fraction of the cost....but continue saving up for an 808...if you're lucky enough you'll find one that's being let go for a good price.
posted to Ask Metafilter by samsara at 10:38 AM on February 22, 2008

I'd also keep an encrypted thumbdrive (keychain, always stays on person etc) with copies of the files as a backup.

Drive encryption is the way to go. With your option 1, it doesn't address the drive being removed and mounted in a different system where 'ownership' could be forced to a new user. Options 2 and 3 sound good however.

As for lo-jacking, you could always take it a step further and try this method recently posted on the blue ;)... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by samsara at 8:43 AM on February 22, 2008

Thirding a huggable and friendly-non-scary looking stuffed animal. I'd go as far as to recommend that for adults in the same situation.
posted to Ask Metafilter by samsara at 1:52 PM on February 21, 2008

Just spend the $14-20 needed to upgrade the memory and a lot of these suggestions look a lot better.
posted to Ask Metafilter by samsara at 1:43 PM on February 21, 2008

You might be friends, but a renter/rentee relationship should still stay professional and respectful. I would either raise the rent or change the way utilities are being charged (split 50/50, or have her pay them and Billmonk half the difference on what she already owes you.) But I wouldn't make this a sudden decision, instead give her about three months notice...you haven't been upfront with her so far so it would be unfair to spring this on her all of a sudden.

I... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by samsara at 1:10 PM on February 21, 2008

Back on topic a bit, I just wanted to expand on what was mentioned about a bird's eyesight. Not only do birds see certain things very clearly, they also are tuned into higher wavelengths of the visual spectrum. They simply see the world differently than we do.

I'm not a specialist so this is just my best guess, but I do think it is very likely that the newer seeds reflect UV rays in such a way that attracts these different birds. A more dramatic example is how larger... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by samsara at 12:24 PM on February 21, 2008 marked best answer

n'thing the iPod Touch for its web browser. It currently lacks a few features like flash and downloading...but the multitouch display more than makes up for its shortcomings (flash support is in the works...possibly with the next update). At first i was skeptical about a PDA that lacked a sylus, but since then I've seen how uneccessary it is.

The PIM features are there too..while not robust and feature rich they get the job done. The onscreen keyboard has no tactile... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by samsara at 10:28 AM on February 19, 2008

Seconding bhance, it sounds like the classic behavior of bad capacitors.
posted to Ask Metafilter by samsara at 6:22 PM on February 18, 2008

Firstly I think this wikipedia article may help answer the bulk of your question, especially on the differences between general and special relativity. (General relativity allows FTL travel, but with theoretical anomalies)

When you take into account that everything is moving, there is no basis really on what "perfectly still" means. When an object moves near the speed of light within our reference frame, it usually causes odd anomalies when observed. If... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by samsara at 7:26 AM on February 14, 2008

That made me think of this thought experiment: If you are traveling in direction X just a fraction shy of lightspeed (99.99999_%), how would a another vehicle be perceived if it is travelling at the same speed in the opposite direction? What would happen when the differential between these referential points is faster than light?

Now imagine instead of vehicles we are talking about the entire known universe and the relation of galaxies to one another. Could it be... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by samsara at 8:36 AM on February 14, 2008

Shoutcast is another Winamp related plugin that's been around for the better part of a decade and still works great (will take a little extra configuration to set it up for analog input but should work like a charm once going...the only thing to consider with streaming audio is there will be a buffer latency of about 1-5 seconds usually)
posted to Ask Metafilter by samsara at 6:47 AM on February 13, 2008

It'll be a tough indie film to find, yet when I was younger I remember a particular scene in Four Corners of Nowhere that was pretty well done...it's definitely a movie for the 90's but I remember being quite moved for weeks. (from the scene where Toad is doing improv).

Of course, the first time I saw Shawshank Redemption. No explaination neccessary.


Ghandi
Das Boot was the first film I watched that really gave me a feel... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by samsara at 7:53 PM on February 12, 2008

It all depends on how much infrastructure is left over after the event. If there's still the ability to generate electricity, etc.

It's very likely that communication would return to the old sneaker method (traveling to location...making note of settlements...establishing new rudimentary trade routes, etc).

Those left over with enough education in technology would be able to help bring the remaining civilization back up to speed, but I would... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by samsara at 7:31 AM on February 12, 2008

Well since the wording changed on the original question you can ignore my crazy talk about trade routes, settlements, and rebuilding civilization. The original question was worded more as if this was about a post-apocalyptic event with hardly any survivors. This new one reads more like the event is localized, similar to events like Katrina, which means that support and communication infrastructure would come into play from outside the affected area as well.

Aside from... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by samsara at 1:20 PM on February 12, 2008

I'm also a trader for tasty meals/gear like Cat Pie Hurts, and have been doing house calls for about 15 years. The rate is usually $40/h for regulars that are also good acquaintances, $60/h for everyone else. For businesses, depending on the size and type of work it ranges from $60 - $80/h and is usually a value that is bartered on mentally when I assess the job's complexity.

For a lot of the simpler stuff (10 minute jobs) I will usually offer a hefty discount (as... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by samsara at 7:58 AM on February 11, 2008

This is probably what you don't want to hear, but you should consider consulting with remediation experts. Mold spores can deeply embed themselves into porus material and can stay dormant for years. To address the condensation issue the least you could do to slow down the issue is to invest in a dehumidifier.
posted to Ask Metafilter by samsara at 6:16 AM on February 11, 2008

In its simplist form. The goal in MMO economies is to create and remove resources in the game at a balanced rate. This is on top of trying to make it feel believable and enjoyable within the context of a game (doesn't have to be perfect...and on the flip side no one would enjoy playing through periods of severe inflation or deflation other than the die-hard economist types).

The idea is, since you are essentially creating virtual resources out of nothing (through... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by samsara at 12:53 PM on February 9, 2008

About the only thing ATITD has that Eve doesn't is a deep crafting system; it's been a while since I've played Eve but as far as I know, advances in manufacturing only really get you reductions in build time or resource usage.

Actually for the larger stuff its quite similar...for example, to build capital ships you first need to erect a player owned station in lowsec or 0.0 space, then use a capital building array. This station would of course be at... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by samsara at 5:02 PM on February 9, 2008

There's plenty of video editing tools out there that will do this easily. I'm a big fan of Adobe Premiere (even though it's a tad buggy at times). You can also use a classic like VirtualDub. Here are the steps usually involved:

- First thing you need to do is decode/decrypt the DVD into a usable format. (DeCSS is where it all started)

- Once you have your DVD files saved to your hard drive in decrypted format, you can use any video editing... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by samsara at 10:33 AM on February 8, 2008

(missed the part about being on a Mac...so the software will be different but the steps basically the same)
posted to Ask Metafilter by samsara at 10:35 AM on February 8, 2008

Just want to 'nth the recommendations for better headphones or using normalization over amplifying. The problem with amplifying is you'll need to stay below volume peaks otherwise you'll get a lot of distortion artifacts. In your case normalization should be pretty much the same as amplifying (as it's going to bump the volume up in roughly the same way) but the philosophy behind the term normalization is slightly different as it attempts to bring all of your audio files to the same volume... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by samsara at 10:19 AM on February 8, 2008

The HijackThis forums are a great place to start. The programs HiJackThis and Spybot are also very good tools to aid you in removing this trojan.

I've also helped someone here on AskMefi recently on a similar issue (as this is the type of work I do all the time so I've gotten quite good at it). If the HJT forums don't look appealing refer to this previous ask.mefi post for advice.

The main thing to keep in mind with downloaders (trojans) is... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by samsara at 10:05 AM on February 8, 2008

Those spiral slides look like the way to do it...mount them on the outsides perhaps and have entry points for each floor...coat the outsides with NASA grade insulation.

The only problem I have with slides though is the potential for bottlenecks availability in relation to where the fires are in the building. I'd much rather see escape devices that can be assignable per person and can be used from any fenestration (eg. parachutes, repelling gear, zip lines, etc). I... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by samsara at 9:55 AM on February 8, 2008

I should note that "Med Mex" sounds to me like a pharmacy.

And just a letter off of entering the Thunderdome... :P

I really think you'll want a simple 1-3 syllable 1 word name that's easy to remember and pronounce. It should also appeal to the general market of people you're intending to serve (well of course that's the point!!).

You could even make this is easy as your friend's first name...... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by samsara at 1:09 PM on February 7, 2008

Oh, and I'm a big fan of Pita-Fajita mentioned above. Very catchy!
posted to Ask Metafilter by samsara at 1:32 PM on February 7, 2008

Well you could always slip in some controversial theory, like Neal Adam's arguement that the earth is growing.

Have you already scoured the results from video searches? It's possible that one of those will have a frame that looks familiar...as you can see there are quite a few videos on the subject. Have any more details about the show? (where you last saw it, who narrated it, etc)... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by samsara at 12:52 PM on February 7, 2008

Godfather then Shawshank Redemption

If you're going for ultimate, there it is.
posted to Ask Metafilter by samsara at 11:37 AM on February 7, 2008

Naked Lunch (re: box) - As a kid with unsupervised access one night to Cinemax, I was highly disappointed about the true nature of this film.

Ok I'll come up with some of my own:

Matrix 2, and 3 :P
posted to Ask Metafilter by samsara at 10:04 AM on February 7, 2008

I think another form of this is referred to as gonzo journalism if that helps any.

For gonzo journalism, a book that comes to mind is Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.
posted to Ask Metafilter by samsara at 7:07 AM on February 7, 2008