Drag the "gold" against uneven porcelain — flip a plate or a tile. If the streak is dark greenish and smells of sulfur, it's pyrite.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stereo at 1:14 PM on July 4, 2008 marked best answer

Cover it up? Paint something over it, sew something on it, etc.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stereo at 10:00 PM on July 1, 2008

IIRC it has something to do with aging. The bigger the bottle, the longer the wine can be kept without going bad, the better it becomes.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stereo at 2:40 AM on July 1, 2008

Oh, and even in France 750 ml is a bit much for two persons. The French push the cork halfway back in upside down; the bottle is then invariably casually placed on the kitchen countertop next to the sink until the next meal.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stereo at 2:44 AM on July 1, 2008

If you do, make sure you've got a backup of the entire disk, including the hidden partitions. There's a hardware test partition you can use by pressing D while booting.

Applecare would most probably just guide her through re-installing Mac OS X over the phone.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stereo at 9:13 PM on June 30, 2008

There's already an A in the scale: F G A B flat C D E F8. If you wrote it F G A A sharp C D E F it could be more confusing. Why is there no B? How would you write the key signature?
posted to Ask Metafilter by stereo at 2:51 AM on June 27, 2008

Indeed, Wikipedia says than the John Hancock Center has "about 700 condominiums and contains the highest residences in the world".
posted to Ask Metafilter by stereo at 1:40 AM on June 27, 2008

kalapierson: can you please post the voicemail online? I'd love to listen to it too.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stereo at 6:38 AM on June 24, 2008

You remember correctly. You're heating up and using up your brakes. Additionally, by shifting into neutral or keeping the clutch down, you indeed won't be able to accelerate if you see the car behind you isn't stopping, and you'll travel much further if you're rear-ended.

Imagine you want to slow down for a stop sign. With your right foot barely touching the brake lever to make the braking light go on, downshift to second gear like you usually would, fully release the... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by stereo at 9:24 AM on June 20, 2008

You spend much less on heating in flats than in houses because you benefit from the heat of your neighbours. Economies of scale make facilities less expensive than if you were the only person paying for them. Move to a flat without all those extravagant things you don't need?
posted to Ask Metafilter by stereo at 8:32 PM on June 16, 2008

Once you've found a piece you like, you can learn a lot by comparing versions. It's even better if you can read and download the sheet music.

May I suggest comparing Schubert's Impromptus? Brendel, my favourite, is available on an excellent CD.

Beethoven's symphonies have been overcompared because interpretations tend to be very different and individual. I couldn't stand them until I discovered that Karajan wasn't the only chap who had directed... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by stereo at 7:24 PM on June 16, 2008

IMDB has a couple, but those include non-Tagalog movies where there's just a short Tagalog part. Adjust the parameters for Filipino, lower minimum scores, etc..

Good luck finding any of them on Netflix — most of them don't even seem to be available on DVD. Surely you guys use p2p too?... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by stereo at 7:08 PM on June 15, 2008

Although not a complete recording, I really enjoyed Leif Ove Andsnes's concertos 17 and 23, even preferring him to the 2005 Brendel. He's also recorded 9 & 18, which I haven't heard yet.

Brendel is unsurpassed when it comes to Beethoven, Schubert or Liszt, but I've always found his Mozart a bit dull. Can anyone prove me wrong with better recordings?... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by stereo at 2:51 AM on June 11, 2008

Also, autossh. It would however mean moving away from PuTTY to openssh in cygwin.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stereo at 11:11 AM on June 5, 2008

Most german cars have a button on the stereo to turn it on even when the key isn't in the ignition. Big round power button. Even the cheap VW Polo I drive has that feature.

This shows a huge power button on both models.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stereo at 4:26 PM on May 27, 2008

Most students DIY this. The scanning quickly becomes almost as fast as photocopying. Modern OCR software adds a transparent text layer above the image, making proofreading unnecessary for most purposes.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stereo at 1:44 PM on May 27, 2008

My mother was in a bicycle accident as a child, and broke her right arm. In a week or so, she had learned how to write reasonably well with her left hand. Her sister is left-handed and children learn that sort of stuff quickly, so YMMV, but it is possible.

The Dvorak Keyboard takes abouth a month to learn, but requires far less hand movement, which could be less painful. There is also a one-handed version.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by stereo at 4:30 AM on May 27, 2008 marked best answer

IMDB's 2008 movies with a rating of more than 7.7. Tweaking the parameters is quite easy, for example if you want movies since 2007 with a rating of more than 7.8 and more than 800 votes. Tv=off disables tv series, ep=off disables tv episodes.

See also the Magic decoder ring for IMDB movie ratings.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by stereo at 6:11 AM on May 23, 2008

More IMDB statistics porn (scroll down)
posted to Ask Metafilter by stereo at 6:14 AM on May 23, 2008

Tylenol Extra Strength is just 500 mg of paracetamol, which will have the same strength all over the planet. The old Sudafed was just pseudoephedrine. The phenylephrine version is apparently not as effective.

I can't believe it's cheaper to send the branded version of such basic medicine from the US. Try asking for アセトアミノフェン (acetaminophen) and 塩酸プソイドエフェドリン (pseudoephedrine), see what that costs.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stereo at 3:11 AM on May 19, 2008

Most (Every ?) Mc Donald's in France has free wi-fi. IP over DNS seems to work over the open Neuf WiFi networks you see all over the place in cities. Your French friends could get 50 hours of dial-up internet for €15, or you could get free access and pay the telephone charges.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stereo at 2:32 AM on May 8, 2008 marked best answer

The free Canon Remote Capture works, but is painful to use. Capture One Pro does tethered shooting. There's a trial of the "4" version, but I'm not sure it has that feature too.

Are the kids really that impatient? :)
posted to Ask Metafilter by stereo at 7:18 PM on April 27, 2008

Flowers when she arrives.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stereo at 7:08 PM on April 27, 2008

Will you keep the CDs in storage?

What will you use to listen to the files? Just your computer or also an iPod, a car radio?

What is your computer setup?
posted to Ask Metafilter by stereo at 9:22 AM on April 20, 2008

Our downstairs neighbours just had a daughter. When I'm up at night, I hear her cry and wake up her parents. Having kids is tough, and your kids don't deserve parents who are sick. They'll need you. Look after yourselves first, and go with #1 when you're better.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stereo at 4:59 PM on April 17, 2008

Nana Mouskouri's Guten Morgen Sonnenschein was a hit in boarding school.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stereo at 2:48 PM on April 8, 2008

Capsaicin is what makes jalapeños spicy. It will dissolve in oily compounds (see Treatment after exposure), which is why people above have recommended whole milk or cream. This means you can use olive oil, butter, or anything reasonably fatty. Can you replace the Sprite with milk? Can you coat your mouth with butter before the bet?

Ever wondered why Indian restaurants served lassi? This is why.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by stereo at 7:10 PM on April 6, 2008

Yes.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stereo at 2:38 PM on April 6, 2008

Before this thread explodes, I'll recommend Richard Dawkins' The God Delusion, which explores your point.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stereo at 4:59 PM on April 5, 2008

I use a damp microfiber cloth that's intended for windows. Just water, never cleaning products. No streaks for me on this non-glossy screen.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stereo at 4:53 PM on April 5, 2008

Having my brother ship it would add about $30 + his time to the final cost, which would be cool to avoid.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stereo at 7:40 AM on April 1, 2008

The Economist has a student discount.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stereo at 2:34 PM on March 31, 2008 marked best answer

Danish.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stereo at 7:32 PM on March 29, 2008

Tell your friend to fuck off? :)

It sounds like you're just nervous.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stereo at 9:38 AM on March 23, 2008

Seconding pompomtom - exchanging dollars as needed while over there is a waste of time and money, especially with the dollar falling constantly. Convert everything you've got to Sterling as soon as you can.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stereo at 10:18 PM on March 18, 2008

People have suggested gyms because the two of you could work out together without you having to wait for her. There's also swimming, and many other sports I'm sure.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stereo at 9:31 AM on March 16, 2008

The concert will be shown again here today at 16:00 CET, 15:00 UTC.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stereo at 2:54 AM on February 26, 2008

Is this really the right time to be having a second child? You're depressed and changing careers, and your first kid needs you, even if it is in school. Think about yourself before thinking about pregnancy.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stereo at 8:49 PM on February 20, 2008

You evolved that way. Ancestors with a high sex drive had more chances of reproducing than their peers with lower drives. It's perfectly normal.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stereo at 2:24 AM on February 20, 2008

teTeX is quite old and might not have been updated for 10.5, could you give MacTeX a shot?
posted to Ask Metafilter by stereo at 6:02 PM on January 26, 2008

Could you maybe upload your project? I'll try to generate it on my mac if you want.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stereo at 6:37 AM on January 27, 2008

Most Borders seem to have it then. I used to buy it there in Glasgow.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stereo at 6:26 AM on January 14, 2008

I MefiMailed you a JSTOR username and password.

What people do at the library here is save the JSTOR articles on a usb key.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stereo at 9:19 PM on January 8, 2008

The black ones pete0r links to aren't the silicone ones, they're new foam ones that replace the yellow ones. They're, in my experience, easier to clean and last longer. I've been using the ones in my ears on and off since September, cleaning them with hot water and soap every once in a while.

My brother and I have tried pretty much every sleeve Shure sells. He likes the triple flanged ones, I prefer the black foam ones. Your mileage certainly varies.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by stereo at 6:17 PM on January 7, 2008 marked best answer

Possible
posted to Ask Metafilter by stereo at 8:25 PM on January 6, 2008

You can select all the pictures in iPhoto and drag them to another folder. Sorting by exif date is an exercise left to the reader.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stereo at 2:50 PM on December 29, 2007

Another folder in the Finder, that is.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stereo at 2:50 PM on December 29, 2007

Not a bad choice, actually. You might also like their other lambic beers, with cherry, peach, blackcurrant, etc.

Is this list useful?
posted to Ask Metafilter by stereo at 10:14 PM on December 27, 2007

I'm in Strasbourg, just across the canal from the market. If you'd trust a stranger halfway across the globe, I can buy some things for you and mail them. Email, etc. are in my profile.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stereo at 8:12 PM on December 13, 2007

It doesn't get cooked off entirely. I'm looking for the cited article behind some paywalls, unfortunately it doesn't seem to be available.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stereo at 2:55 PM on December 11, 2007