I think naps are better because you only nap when you need it. Usually, people dont plan naps -- they fall asleep, or decide that they have to get some rest. You say you "nap only rarely," but you probably nap when you require a nap, making the nap very effective. Nighttime sleep, on the other hand, is more of a scheduled activity.

I also really like the disturbance insight above. Good point.
posted to Ask Metafilter by milestogo at 10:04 AM on August 8, 2008

by "disturbance insight," I mean pointing out that disturbances are less likely during shorter naps. Even if they are hours long, a night's sleep should in theory be disrupted more.
posted to Ask Metafilter by milestogo at 10:05 AM on August 8, 2008

Could you clarify your usage of "hookup"?
posted to Ask Metafilter by milestogo at 5:42 PM on August 3, 2008

I would say pick an event that most competitors arent single-mindedly training their whole lives for. These are just guesses, but how about modern pentathalon?
posted to Ask Metafilter by milestogo at 1:02 PM on August 3, 2008

what people are point out is that, yes, the lender will notice. However, they won't care: they just want to be able to check off that little box.
posted to Ask Metafilter by milestogo at 11:05 AM on July 21, 2008

To solve the issue of abandoning: I tend to be working on around 4 or 5 books at a time, which I cycle through. This prevents me from throwing out a book just because of storyline fatigue, as I usually return to the good ones in time. If I'm never motivated to return to a good book then I basically abandon it, by default.

This is my "method" as well. If a book isn't holding my attention, I'll start a new one in the meantime, and work on... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by milestogo at 11:36 AM on July 18, 2008

Good quality athletic shoes are a lot more expensive there as well.
posted to Ask Metafilter by milestogo at 9:56 AM on July 17, 2008

Also, craps is the most fun, most social game at the casino, and you will easily learn the rules, etiquette and others' strategy from just standing around a table watching others.
posted to Ask Metafilter by milestogo at 7:53 AM on July 17, 2008

this MeFite has
posted to Ask Metafilter by milestogo at 11:00 AM on July 11, 2008

you should call the airline and see if you can simply correct the mistake. I've done so before, esaily.
posted to Ask Metafilter by milestogo at 8:25 AM on July 11, 2008

MoFi threads

sorry, very curious: what is MoFi?
posted to Ask Metafilter by milestogo at 7:14 AM on July 11, 2008

nthing "wait it out." I've just passed the halfway mark of my internship this summer, and I felt the drained, overwhelmed and lack-of-direction you are describing for about the whole first week. Making it through each of the first few weeks felt like a huge accomplishement. I didn't get how people spent every week of the entire year with a 9-5 schedule (it's my first "real" job).
That feeling has largely passed. 5 o'clock comes before you realize it once you... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by milestogo at 3:26 PM on July 10, 2008

sub; atlanta, GA
posted to Ask Metafilter by milestogo at 12:30 PM on July 8, 2008

but my elementary school cafeteria served hoagies
posted to Ask Metafilter by milestogo at 12:30 PM on July 8, 2008

you might be interested in The Great No ID Airport Challenge
posted to Ask Metafilter by milestogo at 3:56 PM on June 30, 2008

...which makes it seem like things wont be so bad. But like people have said, that was when a reporter was present.
posted to Ask Metafilter by milestogo at 3:57 PM on June 30, 2008

My girlfriend and I left DC once at 3 AM, were two out of the three people on the bus, and it got to NYC right on time. No complaints.
posted to Ask Metafilter by milestogo at 8:29 PM on June 24, 2008

Seconding Best American Nonrequired Reading. It is wonderful stuff. I highly reccomend 2006.
posted to Ask Metafilter by milestogo at 8:28 PM on June 24, 2008

If you are simply trying to look really strong, I seem to remember that the actors in the movie 300 only worked out for their role for 8-12 weeks before shooting. But thier workout was insane, and has since become legendary. I dont know how strong it made them, but they certainly looked the part. So, it can be done.
posted to Ask Metafilter by milestogo at 3:43 PM on June 1, 2008

For the nothing category, I really really like Dead Air. The host is not only funny but incredibly talented at radio.
posted to Ask Metafilter by milestogo at 9:04 AM on June 1, 2008

I ordered two pairs from Zenni that I use exclusively. It's nice to not have to be worried about your glasses breaking whenever they aren't on your face or in a case.
posted to Ask Metafilter by milestogo at 10:20 AM on May 2, 2008

thanks everyone!
posted to Ask Metafilter by milestogo at 12:07 PM on April 24, 2008

I really like throwing around felicitous

exhibiting an agreeably appropriate manner or style; "a felicitous speaker"
marked by good fortune; "a felicitous life"; "a happy outcome"
posted to Ask Metafilter by milestogo at 9:23 PM on April 23, 2008

Defying Gravity from Wicked
posted to Ask Metafilter by milestogo at 8:15 AM on April 18, 2008

I asked a similar question, and though most answers are very topical (we are a Jewish team), you might find some interesting suggestions.
posted to Ask Metafilter by milestogo at 8:47 AM on April 3, 2008

you must expand your grapes-in-milk journey to include grapes-in-cereal-in-milk. Obviously, it only works with certain cereals. No sugary ones. The best: cheerios and rice k's. You can thank me later.

The question is good weird though. I look forward to more deliciousness!
posted to Ask Metafilter by milestogo at 5:23 PM on April 2, 2008

seth's blog
posted to Ask Metafilter by milestogo at 3:00 PM on April 2, 2008

Prove that irrational numbers exist...and talk about what makes them numbers.
posted to Ask Metafilter by milestogo at 10:16 AM on March 31, 2008

nthing enders game
posted to Ask Metafilter by milestogo at 4:20 PM on March 24, 2008

I live in an apt with a slight slant, and I am definitely going to do all I can to avoid it next time I move. But it's not horrible in a day-to-day way.
posted to Ask Metafilter by milestogo at 12:28 PM on March 9, 2008

it is upside down
posted to Ask Metafilter by milestogo at 9:06 PM on February 18, 2008

negative
posted to Ask Metafilter by milestogo at 6:01 PM on February 11, 2008

I still don't.
posted to Ask Metafilter by milestogo at 6:50 AM on February 11, 2008

Jimbob: what's the difference between web and internet?
posted to Ask Metafilter by milestogo at 10:48 PM on February 6, 2008

run a scavenger hunt!

I asked a question about one awhile ago, you can look there for ideas. also check out UChicago's Scavhunt for an idea of how the best of the best make them.

Divide up into groups, have them take pictures, have an awards ceremony where you show great pictures and announce the points, and get a great prize for the winners.

If you do it right they will love it. Seriously, this will be great.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by milestogo at 10:43 PM on February 6, 2008

ooh, that is lecha dodi.

As I'm certain wikipedia will tell you, it is a traditional friday night song with LOTS of different traditional melodies. I dont remember which they used in the movie, but it was definitely a traditonal one. There are some audio files linked on the wikipedia page.

or

you can try a youtube search for lecha... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by milestogo at 11:20 AM on February 5, 2008

"If you could be the best in the world at any one thing, what would it be/why?"
posted to Ask Metafilter by milestogo at 11:12 AM on February 5, 2008

bread replacement? Easy: make your sandwhiches with slices of eggplant. It's delicious and healthy!
posted to Ask Metafilter by milestogo at 6:53 AM on January 31, 2008

Well you certainly don't want puddles of water everywhere when it goes down to -20 tonight...
posted to Ask Metafilter by milestogo at 1:40 PM on January 27, 2008

I stir fry veggies for one all the time. My favorites are broccoli and asparagus. Throw them in to the skillet with some olive oil and garlic, saute for 5 min, throw in some water and soy sauce until they are tender. delicious.
posted to Ask Metafilter by milestogo at 11:02 PM on December 29, 2007

the friend wants to work, and earn money, but it isnt because he's impoverished. The focus here is the job, not the salary. Thanks for all the responses so far btw.
posted to Ask Metafilter by milestogo at 8:20 AM on December 21, 2007

David Foster Wallace's Infinite Jest painfully has no resolution at all, though that's a large part of the point.
posted to Ask Metafilter by milestogo at 5:13 PM on October 23, 2007

as slenny pointed out, what matters is how much water, in linear measurments, is above the hole, as this will provide the water pressure.
Goolge tells me 10 million gallons is 37 854.118 cubic meters, so we can begin with that number.
This question is also difficult because the general equation yields for a difference in pressure between the top and bottom of the column of fluid. Usually, that is enough of an approximationm, but here, you would have to know the pressure... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by milestogo at 6:38 AM on October 17, 2007

it's a linksys Wireless-G 2.4 GHz Model WRT54G
posted to Ask Metafilter by milestogo at 6:36 AM on October 11, 2007

St. Francis of Assisi was hoeing his garden when he was aksed what he would do if he were suddenly informed that he would die that at sunset that day. "I should finish hoeing my garden" he replied.
posted to Ask Metafilter by milestogo at 1:37 PM on September 26, 2007

Life is. I am. Anything might happen. And I believe I may invest my life with meaning. The uncertainty is a blessing in disguise. If I were absolutely certain about all things, I would spend my life in anxious misery, fearful of losing my way. But since everything and anything are always possible, the miraculous is always nearby and wonders shall never, ever cease.
Robert Fulghum
1937-, American Writer
Maybe (Maybe Not): Second Thoughts from a Secret Life , 1993
posted to Ask Metafilter by milestogo at 6:12 PM on October 2, 2007

Daytime: I love driving to Jimmy Eat World's Bleed American album

Nighttime: All I want for nighttime drives is jazz.
posted to Ask Metafilter by milestogo at 11:02 PM on October 1, 2007

nthing mullen. His creativity is astounding. Look for him just standing in one place, dancing around with the board without going anywhere.
posted to Ask Metafilter by milestogo at 1:26 PM on September 26, 2007

hmm limon's answer sounds right to me too
posted to Ask Metafilter by milestogo at 2:40 PM on September 19, 2007

If your motives are financial, I say sell it! as time passes, there will only be more signed copies around, not less.
posted to Ask Metafilter by milestogo at 1:06 PM on September 11, 2007