Would love to fly over for the meetup, but can't. Will definately be at the next one. If anyone's coming over to Dublin we should have a mefi meetup here in Ireland this autumn.
posted to MetaTalk by conch soup at 5:00 AM on August 22, 2008

Any fan of the Dubliners should be aware of the recent "Ballad of/for Ronnie Drew".
All those artists- (can you name them all?) except for maybe Glen Hansard, did the song live on on The Late Late show a few months back. Hansard was in LA for the Oscars.
Whether the song lives up to the man is up to you, but the interviews that followed were touching, depressing, and also funny at times. Pat Kenny couldn't resist fawning and shoving the microphone in Bono's... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by conch soup at 2:01 PM on May 19, 2008

Hey suedehead! That's not it but you've helped me find it- the 'skulls' mention in Ulysses reminded me that there may have been some reaper imagery to go along with the grain analogy, and lo and behold, the first paragraph of Balzac's "The girl with the Golden Eyes":

One of those sights in which most horror is to be encountered is, surely, the general aspect of the Parisian populace–a people fearful to behold, gaunt, yellow, tawny. Is not Paris a vast field in... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by conch soup at 5:10 AM on May 10, 2008

Great answers!
Re: timing, it's probably a July/ August Trip.
posted to Ask Metafilter by conch soup at 11:00 AM on February 20, 2008

Hey guys, those are all great answers. I'm glad I can give some educated advice now. I don't think he'd go for the Wisconsin Dells, being a classy guy and all, so I'll pass on the other rec's.
Thanks!
posted to Ask Metafilter by conch soup at 2:57 AM on March 4, 2008

What was this originally aired on? RTE2, TV3, etc?
posted to MetaFilter by conch soup at 2:05 AM on January 9, 2008

Perhaps more literary than what you're looking for, but Gabriel García Márquez's novel "Crónica de una muerte anunciada" (chronicle of a death foretold) is essentially 4 retellings-- some mutually exclusive-- of a murder as an investigative journalist searches for the real story in a small town in colombia.
posted to Ask Metafilter by conch soup at 9:36 AM on November 19, 2007

This is serious guys. The high council convened to address 'Metal hand abuse' 2 years ago.
posted to MetaFilter by conch soup at 12:30 PM on November 4, 2007

I'll be moving to Dub in two weeks, so sometime in late September would suit me well... say the 21st or 22nd? I feel reluctant to name the place, because I can only remember the name of one or two bars from last time I visited. Any suggestions? Attendees?
posted to MetaTalk by conch soup at 1:21 AM on September 3, 2007

Ok, Stag's Head it is. Now if anybody has a preference about the 21st, or 22nd?
posted to MetaTalk by conch soup at 2:17 PM on September 3, 2007

Soo would we be three-strong if it was a mid-week, mid evening thing, say...September 19th, 8pm?
posted to MetaTalk by conch soup at 1:36 PM on September 4, 2007

Ok, looks like a no-go. Maybe we can try again around Halloween. Perhaps a West-Coast meetup, too if there are more folks out that way. Either way, I'll be up for a Dublin meetup if anyone proposes one in the upcoming months.
posted to MetaTalk by conch soup at 9:50 PM on September 6, 2007

Ok, we'll shoot for a late- October, early November meetup.
posted to MetaTalk by conch soup at 10:21 AM on September 13, 2007

Bill Thompson has a good article on why this isn't really worth it.
posted to Ask Metafilter by conch soup at 3:35 AM on September 13, 2007

The poster wasn't asking if he's being a cheap jerk. He was asking about protocol when one feels one has been ripped off, albeit for a small amount of money, and specifically what the consequences would be regarding credit reporting agencies. I'm disappointed-- the green really could yield some helpful fact-based answers on this topic if people didn't have their heads up their asses.

Nowhere did I see a Scrooge asking "So, like, I'm filthy... [more]
posted to MetaTalk by conch soup at 1:29 PM on September 6, 2007

Public records offices keep some very cool historical photos that show you what a place looked like before it became whatever it is now. Some environmental History classes have you do research projects on histories of a particular physical space, but I've never seen s college-specific a documentary on what used to stand where a college now is. That would be very interesting, especially if you could incorporate old photos, film, newspapers, or land survey illustrations.
posted to Ask Metafilter by conch soup at 11:48 PM on September 5, 2007

I hope the aliens are smarter than me. The third pane of that second link-- the one that explains mathematical definitions, copywright Frank Drake-- I'm getting the three dots... and the number three... but what are these damn line thingies that equal both!?

Ok, just looked at the next few frames.
I hope aliens like math.
(and Chuck Berry)
posted to MetaFilter by conch soup at 1:10 AM on September 5, 2007

These are all 'best' answers! Thanks so much everybody. I'll probably be emailing a few of you.
posted to Ask Metafilter by conch soup at 6:30 PM on August 28, 2007

FYI- These answers have all been so great-- I've proposed a Dublin Meetup over in MetaTalk
posted to Ask Metafilter by conch soup at 9:16 AM on September 3, 2007

Mars looks like I ate mushrooms.
posted to MetaFilter by conch soup at 9:34 PM on August 30, 2007

I've never been so glad that mefi comments aren't preceded by a profile image and poster name.
posted to MetaTalk by conch soup at 9:18 PM on August 30, 2007

Male singer, but a fairly balanced, slightly folk-rock rock song. Other than that, details are pretty hazy. I did think it was unusually radio friendly and catchy for a modern overtly political song if that helps...
posted to Ask Metafilter by conch soup at 6:15 PM on August 13, 2007

Oh, and I think there were periods where the singer talked, rather than sang a few lyrics-- very conversationally, almost storytelling.
posted to Ask Metafilter by conch soup at 6:17 PM on August 13, 2007

All great sugestions, and some awesome songs, but no matches. Like Alice's restaurant wasn't an overt "protest song," but was unusually specific about modern events- it could probably be enjoyed by those not on the far left too...
posted to Ask Metafilter by conch soup at 7:05 PM on August 13, 2007

Didn't sound British that I can recall- I think the song felt pretty amercanish.
posted to Ask Metafilter by conch soup at 7:28 PM on August 13, 2007

Thanks lhall, I'll check back to see if you find out what it was.
Seamus- that's pretty darn close; mystery song was a little more upbeat/ positive/ cooky, but I'm getting some great songs out of this thread! thanks all.
aeschenkarnos - I'm having trouble listening to the clips off of Rock against Bush on my mac- I'll listen if I can find those posted elsewhere.
posted to Ask Metafilter by conch soup at 7:29 PM on August 14, 2007

I may be able to make it before I leave town. Where?
posted to MetaTalk by conch soup at 6:23 PM on August 13, 2007

*ducks*
posted to MetaFilter by conch soup at 8:13 PM on August 1, 2007

Sweet Baby James by James Taylor. A simple tune I remmeber my parents singing me.

Goodnight you moonlight ladies
Rockabye sweet baby James
Deep Greens and Blues
Are the Colors I choose
Won't you let me go down in my dreams...
And Rockabye sweet baby James

Theres a song that they sing when they take to the highway
A song that they sing when they take to the... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by conch soup at 8:05 PM on August 1, 2007

I did this waaaay back when I saw it on AskMe
posted to MetaFilter by conch soup at 6:22 PM on July 30, 2007

And now I notice Staggering Jack already pointed that out...
posted to MetaFilter by conch soup at 6:25 PM on July 30, 2007

Sunset Beach Bar on St Maarten uses their seemingly-perilous location to their advantage. Their website allows you to post your near-plane experiences.

Interestingly, the two suposedly shortest runways on the planet are located on St Barths (youtube) and Saba, St. Martins nearest neighbors, excluding Anguilla, which has a much more substantial runway. The airport on the other hand...... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by conch soup at 12:18 PM on July 21, 2007

That's funny, knee-jerk reactions make me cringe!
posted to MetaFilter by conch soup at 3:22 PM on July 12, 2007

Watch Black Adder, and go jogging. With a bunch of endorphins coursing through you, you'll be sharper and think you're witty which is half the battle. Unless you're completely un-witty in which case it's a nail in the cofin.
posted to Ask Metafilter by conch soup at 11:16 PM on July 2, 2007

(Upon re-reading my comment)...Don't necessarily do both simultaneously.
posted to Ask Metafilter by conch soup at 11:18 PM on July 2, 2007

Did anybody find the soundtrack for the accompanying video a strange choice? Kinda sounded like the SA guys just went clubbing, or to a dub show.
posted to MetaFilter by conch soup at 3:17 PM on June 20, 2007

A sweet cordless nose hair trimmer? Or DUAL nose hair trimmers, to make the $400 mark!
posted to Ask Metafilter by conch soup at 7:18 PM on June 15, 2007

Caribbean in July is cheap (but hot).

However, it looks like flights haven't dropped in price yet. This flight to Anguilla (sleepy, tiny island with the best beaches) was bout $200 cheaper last year, 4 weeks before purchase.
posted to Ask Metafilter by conch soup at 1:05 PM on May 24, 2007

Aliens.

But please, don't let on that you know.
posted to Ask Metafilter by conch soup at 10:40 AM on May 24, 2007

Anguilla Saltworks Company is the posh modern incarnation of a salt company that was originally started around 150 yrs. ago. While they now only sell 4 sets of bath salts (named after 4 bays of the island, but not the Road Bay salt pond from which the salt comes) the salt company has a storied history.

I couldn't find any links online, so this could be infused with some BS I picked up from the lucky citizens of the island, but the salt from Road bay was supposedly sold... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by conch soup at 9:13 PM on May 23, 2007

You = cool
She ≠ cool

She's not for you- a girl you like, with whom communicate better, will come along quickly if you remember that it's her, not you.
posted to Ask Metafilter by conch soup at 11:59 AM on May 23, 2007

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posted to MetaFilter by conch soup at 11:04 PM on May 20, 2007

Well, wikipedia has a very informative article on sleep paralysis, which seems very similar to what you're getting mentally, but perhaps not physically.

Sleep paralysis is $&*#ing awful, and scary as hell- it has the same 'not knowing it's not real' thing you talk about.

I started having what you describe, but it was accompanied by feeling like I was frozen with fear. I'd just moved apartments- but it didn't happen too often- about the same... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by conch soup at 12:18 AM on May 19, 2007

Great animation- really true to the original artwork.

The buzzkill:
Watterson would not like it at all.

Personally, I don't want Calvin & Hobbes made into animations/ films. For Watterson's opinions on the matter, his comments in the forewords and anniversary editions speak volumes.

Consider this thread. Does an abridged version of Moby Dick bother you? An animated Moby Dick wouldn't bother me nearly... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by conch soup at 8:27 PM on May 17, 2007

Benjy has it.
posted to Ask Metafilter by conch soup at 8:59 PM on May 16, 2007

What guidelines, exactly, did you think that post was breaking when you flagged it?

That the guy was a douchebag? That he's full of himself? That it's full of a naive, self-congratulatory tone?
Is that brand new and in violation of askme? If you're just pissed because you don't like the question, or what you perceive is the personality of the poster, I don't think the question should be removed. Different folks, different strokes, eh?... [more]
posted to MetaTalk by conch soup at 6:41 AM on May 16, 2007

incapabe= incapable. gotta preview.
posted to MetaTalk by conch soup at 6:42 AM on May 16, 2007

Holgate, it sounds like you're saying the admins should screen out questions simply on the grounds that they are going to be prone to snark. Am I understanding you correctly?
posted to MetaTalk by conch soup at 7:17 AM on May 16, 2007

1) Learn knots, especially the bowline and square (reef) knot. Super important.

2) Review basic sailing concepts- internet is good for this. You don't say if you have any previous small-boat sailing experience, but if you don't, do not waste your time on vocabulary and terminology, other than the strict basics. But do learn why you can't sail directly into the wind.

3) Bring extra t-shirts, uderwear, especially if you aren't used to the... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by conch soup at 9:16 AM on May 15, 2007

I am so using these photos to scare kids out of the pool this summer.
posted to MetaFilter by conch soup at 10:00 PM on May 14, 2007