Laundry detergent/fabric softener
toilet paper
paper towels
beach towels/towels
dish detergent/dishwashing detergent
dish washing sponge
trash bags

bread (white and whole wheat)
nutella
peanut butter
jelly
salt
pepper
condiments (I have this weird thing where I don't like buying new bottles of ketchup or mustard if I have 1/3... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by spec80 at 7:20 AM on July 24, 2008

Toto toilets. The buttons! Oh lordy, the buttons...

and the one linked is super basic too
posted to Ask Metafilter by spec80 at 6:47 AM on July 24, 2008

You know how noodlemakers stretch noodles into long strands and it looks like yarn before it's been made into a ball? Speaking from (a one time only) experience, holding noodles around your hands is a lot easier than trying to grab them in your hands. Plus they are so delicate, I think the noodles would have lost some integrity either from heat from the palms or from possibly being crushed.
posted to Ask Metafilter by spec80 at 1:24 PM on July 21, 2008

I went to my dean and he helped me set up counseling sessions with a psychology graduate student. They're going to tape you (though you will remain anonymous) because they do need to use you for their classwork.
posted to Ask Metafilter by spec80 at 2:06 PM on July 19, 2008

Sorry, I meant audiotape.
posted to Ask Metafilter by spec80 at 2:06 PM on July 19, 2008

I once called Delta to fix the spelling on my ticket but they said don't worry about it as long as I had additional ID. I had no problems at the airport.
posted to Ask Metafilter by spec80 at 8:54 AM on July 11, 2008

Maybe it's puppy time.
posted to Ask Metafilter by spec80 at 8:18 AM on July 10, 2008

You can be a runner for one of the cable or networks. This would involve some of your investigative journalism skills. Or your "kinda" connections. Good luck.
posted to Ask Metafilter by spec80 at 6:48 AM on July 9, 2008

The way I rationalized it to myself was that it was way in the future and that plant is some sort of SuperPlant!! because it was able to grow in a fridge amongst garbage.
posted to Ask Metafilter by spec80 at 6:45 AM on July 9, 2008

I was in a LTR up until recently (me in NY and him in Chicago but we live together now). Before I dated him, the majority of my free time was spent on the internet gaming or reading stuff and watching TV. When I started dating him, I realized that my usual routine would drive me nuts. Not only would I obsess over not being needy for his attention, but when we did talk, I would have nothing to talk about.

So I ended up taking Japanese language lessons and volunteering at... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by spec80 at 8:34 AM on July 7, 2008

Try his production company, Werner Herzog Filmproduktion. I can't find a USA office. With your lack of experience and, I assume, connections, I would say upfront that you would be willing to work for free and pay for your own travel and lodging (provided you are) because blaaargghhhinsertyourpassionatebeggingpleahere.

Werner Herzog Filmproduktion

Lucki Stipetic
Tuerkenstrasse 91
80799... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by spec80 at 8:01 PM on July 6, 2008

I think a call to AT&T wireless would be a lot more helpful.

1-800-331-0500
posted to Ask Metafilter by spec80 at 8:25 PM on July 2, 2008

Trailer Park Lounge?
posted to Ask Metafilter by spec80 at 1:27 PM on July 2, 2008

What you need is food teamwork! You need a stopper at the end of the tines in order to create a successful mouthbite mountain on the back of the fork. (Think of the scene in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels when Steve Martin has the cork on the end of the fork and eats applesauce... except with more success.)

Let's say you are having steak, mashed potatoes and peas. You cut a piece of meat, stick a fork in it. Use your knife to put a smear of potato on the back. Use your knife to... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by spec80 at 1:07 PM on July 2, 2008

2nding New Beer.
posted to Ask Metafilter by spec80 at 11:12 AM on July 2, 2008

it's something that is just not possible for me for the next few years, for reasons I cannot get into

Take a break from dating for the next few years until therapy is an option. Getting married and having a child in your 30s isn't the end of the world.
posted to Ask Metafilter by spec80 at 2:44 PM on July 1, 2008

I have a 6 month old puppy now and I've cobbled together advice from these books:

Mother Knows Best
The Loved Dog
My Smart Puppy

For treats, I've used extra calcium Kraft Singles (folded up so I get little bits), his own kibble (feed him a little less than usual), broken up pieces of Old Mother Hubbard mini size biscuits and Wellness Just for Puppy treats.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by spec80 at 1:30 PM on June 30, 2008

A family, you say? You need The Doctor Who Cookbook.

No clue about your more inside question.
posted to Ask Metafilter by spec80 at 1:50 PM on June 18, 2008

Uh you've played nice for a really long time. Too long. Stop. You own the place. Call your lawyer up for a chat.
posted to Ask Metafilter by spec80 at 1:06 PM on June 18, 2008

I agree with the pet suggestion. While I love dogs, cats are guardians of dead or something. I forgot what they said in The Mummy. Anyway, Mummies hate cats. Therefore, ghosts hate cats. Adopt a cat, too. WIN WIN!
posted to Ask Metafilter by spec80 at 1:00 PM on June 18, 2008

You should get a salad spinner (only need to rinse it out) and some quality balsamic vinegar.

Do you want my old Everday Food magazines (that list is based on the show)? Let me know.
posted to Ask Metafilter by spec80 at 12:39 PM on June 18, 2008

When I think of fancy Chinese food, I think of Eat Drink Man Woman.

http://www.thingsasian.com/stories-photos/3108

Recipes for:
Shrimp and Water Chestnuts Croquettes
Hot and Sour soup
Baked Tilapia with Chili sauce
Shrimp with Spicy Sauce
San Pei Chicken
Pork Stir Fry with Chinese vegetables
Taiwan Fried Rice
posted to Ask Metafilter by spec80 at 4:09 PM on June 17, 2008

Agreeing with k8t. You don't know why she needs a second job. Though I am pretty confident in thinking her reason isn't "Ha HA. Now I can totally screw over my coworkers by taking on another job!!!! That'll show them!"
posted to Ask Metafilter by spec80 at 10:59 AM on June 16, 2008

I truly wish you luck in dealing with this situation. I stand by my original post, but if you do report this and put your name down when your co-workers will not, do not be surprised if they do not back you up. They just sit there while you explain the situation and are not passionate as they were when they were speaking to only you or do not even participate at all.

I have never experienced your particular situation, but I have experienced being the bullhorn for others'... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by spec80 at 12:25 PM on June 16, 2008

Marie Digby posted her songs on Youtube. One of them was featured on The Hills. And now she has a recording contract!
posted to Ask Metafilter by spec80 at 9:48 AM on June 13, 2008

Also something to consider - singing for commercials.
posted to Ask Metafilter by spec80 at 1:15 PM on June 13, 2008

Have you tried Bitter Apple spray? It works with my puppy, though I have heard some dogs loving the taste. Make sure it dries fully otherwise, it doesn't work. Spray the tags with it too.

Also, if they have gone to the bathroom under the couch, you have to move it, clean it and spray Nature's Miracle (and let it dry fully so it works). I was told that if the dog poops anywhere and there is ANY trace of the smell left, it will continue to think that is a familiar and good pooping spot.
posted to Ask Metafilter by spec80 at 8:16 AM on June 13, 2008

Make sure you wash your sheets and bedding once a week and do not rewear shirts. I never realized what a difference it made when I washed my pillowcases more often than I usually did.

Another thing that helped me a lot was tea tree oil. Drip it onto a Q-Tip (do NOT let the Q-Tip touch the hole the oil is coming out of) and spot treat. You don't want to use gauze and wipe because you don't want to spread the oils around your skin. When it gets dry, use a clean finger to... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by spec80 at 8:00 AM on June 13, 2008

Mailorder merchants that ship Japanese goods worldwide from the Just Hungry blog.
posted to Ask Metafilter by spec80 at 7:48 AM on June 13, 2008

Grey Dog - Carmine b/t Bedford and Bleecker - Irish Oatmeal
Greenwich Village Bistro - Carmine b/t 6th Ave and Bleecker - Irish Oatmeal
Sacred Chow - Sullivan between W3rd and Bleecker - Flax Seed Oatmeal
posted to Ask Metafilter by spec80 at 12:27 PM on June 11, 2008

Check that little sticker because the FDA says tomatoes grown in NY are safe.
posted to Ask Metafilter by spec80 at 2:30 PM on June 10, 2008

I agree with the church rotation idea. Have your mom speak to the pastor again and good luck! Your mom is a great person.
posted to Ask Metafilter by spec80 at 6:50 AM on June 10, 2008

Time Out New York had a feature about Great NY Walks a couple months ago.
posted to Ask Metafilter by spec80 at 6:36 AM on June 10, 2008

Shower or cleaning (mostly Swiffering, though)
posted to Ask Metafilter by spec80 at 6:23 AM on June 10, 2008

Eat and drink food there? No way. Everyone brings their own safe food. Pot luck it. But in individual portions that have tamper wrapping on it. And then nobody eats any one else's food. Just their own.

Or not the last part, up to you.
posted to Ask Metafilter by spec80 at 2:17 PM on June 9, 2008

I recently used Rabbit Movers recommended previously on another thread. I actually wanted to use languagehat's russian guys, but I was in a bind and left a voicemail but they called me back too late.

I had a great experience with them and would use them again.
posted to Ask Metafilter by spec80 at 12:00 PM on June 4, 2008

Panzanella (Tuscan Bread Salad)
Really good (i.e. Plugra Salted) Butter and Homemade or Greenmarket Jam
posted to Ask Metafilter by spec80 at 3:37 PM on June 3, 2008

Yelo is too far from Union Square. I second going to a movie theatre. Union Square Regal Cinema is really comfortable.
posted to Ask Metafilter by spec80 at 12:28 PM on June 3, 2008

Pittsburgh
posted to Ask Metafilter by spec80 at 10:52 AM on June 3, 2008

I started with the Suzuki books as well.
posted to Ask Metafilter by spec80 at 6:10 AM on June 3, 2008

LeSportsac Stack Duffle
LeSportsac Amplitude Duffle
LeSportsac Large Weekender
Ghurka Killburn
Ghurka Cavalier II (21 inches long) - Cavalier III is 24 inches long, Cavalier IV is 30 inches... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by spec80 at 8:35 AM on June 2, 2008

The Bellman is right.

If it's deep fried, it's soft shell crab. Pick it up with your chopsticks and either bite off a piece or pop it in your mouth and chew.
If it's covered with sauce, it's hard shell and that's the thing that requires more finesse.

It'd be weird for a hard shell crab to be dipped and deep fried.
posted to Ask Metafilter by spec80 at 2:22 PM on May 27, 2008

There's a BB&B in Lincoln Center.

If you are desperate, I know for sure that the Target in Park Slope has them.
posted to Ask Metafilter by spec80 at 8:14 AM on May 23, 2008

Takashi Murakami at the Brooklyn Museum
P*Ong
Ippudo Ramen
posted to Ask Metafilter by spec80 at 12:06 PM on May 22, 2008

I agree. Go with a car service and ask for a Suburban. The car services I've used and have liked are:

United Express
212-965-0889

Bermuda Car
212-647-8400

Avoid the 777-7777 people and Big Apple Car.
posted to Ask Metafilter by spec80 at 6:41 AM on May 21, 2008

Not really advice, but a data point:

One time I was at a party and the guy I really liked was there. I drank to relax and ended up acting like a gigantic ass.

So that might have happened.
posted to Ask Metafilter by spec80 at 1:34 PM on May 20, 2008

Please wait a week if you are going to call her with definite plans. It was her birthday. You didn't ruin it but let her have a post birthday week without having it be all about you.
posted to Ask Metafilter by spec80 at 2:55 PM on May 20, 2008

3) use birthdays to get things out of you or power over you.

You mean his presence and company, a chance to meet her friends, and an opportunity to be a member of her social circle?

Truly ULTIMATE POWER.

Plus they had a mutual attraction, he said he'd come and he flaked out without an explanation until SHE reached out to him. At her birthday party.

How is this grandstanding?
posted to Ask Metafilter by spec80 at 4:10 PM on May 20, 2008

I don't have any shore suggestions other than avoiding Seaside.

But for your round 2, I really enjoyed tubing down the Delaware Water Gap as a kid, though as an adult, I'd probably prefer a canoe. Also, a trip to Rutgers to eat at the grease trucks and then have fudge and ice cream at Thomas Sweets.
posted to Ask Metafilter by spec80 at 11:08 AM on May 20, 2008

I admit I've never been there during the day. Now that I think about it, it probably is nice during the day. Besides, where else are you going to get your salt water taffy???
posted to Ask Metafilter by spec80 at 1:20 PM on May 20, 2008