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posted to Ask Metafilter by sero_venientibus_ossa at 11:23 AM on June 3, 2008

seriously? 40 gigs, that's like 10 dvds. it would only take a few seconds to divvy up the files into dvd sized chunks. just use any dvd burning software, e.g., nero, et. al. add files till it says more than one disc is needed, delete as necessary to get it on one disc, rinse, repeat.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sero_venientibus_ossa at 11:11 AM on June 3, 2008

you could just use something like this. yeah captcha is a drag, but so is tons of spam.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sero_venientibus_ossa at 11:04 AM on June 3, 2008

Bring some OJ with you to the gym
posted to Ask Metafilter by sero_venientibus_ossa at 2:21 PM on May 27, 2008 marked best answer

perhaps this is relevant, from the 2008 CMTD:

Posttraumatic Headache
A variety of nonspecific symptoms may follow closed head injury, regardless of whether consciousness is lost. Headache is often a conspicuous feature. Some authorities believe that psychological factors may be important because there is no correlation of severity of the injury with neurologic signs.

The headache itself usually appears within a day or so following... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sero_venientibus_ossa at 4:51 AM on May 21, 2008

Didn't see that question, thx. I think it answers the first part of my question, although I'll have to wait to try it
posted to Ask Metafilter by sero_venientibus_ossa at 7:35 AM on May 15, 2008

Thanks for the info. I found I actually had "Use alternate display to view presenter information" checked under Presenter Display. I guess that's probably what the problem was. Just wanted to be a bit more sure so I'm not up there trying to get it working when I should be presenting. :)
posted to Ask Metafilter by sero_venientibus_ossa at 12:15 PM on May 15, 2008

Ahh.. got it. Thanks!
posted to Ask Metafilter by sero_venientibus_ossa at 4:22 AM on May 16, 2008

If I understand your question correctly, the answer is because there isn't a super-machine that we can pop into and quickly have it tell us everything that's wrong.

The real answer to your question is that we are being screened. That's what a pap smear is, a mammogram, digital rectal exam, PSA test, etc. If you're at risk and visiting your doctor, you'll be screened. As far as imaging methods go, there are limitations. Most of the devices/modalities currently in use have... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sero_venientibus_ossa at 10:42 AM on May 13, 2008

The restaurants and bars in Prague 1 will be much more expensive than in the neighborhoods a short tram ride away. For example, a beer in Prague 1 will cost between 50-86 crowns, but a beer in Prague 3 would only be 25-34 crowns.

Not really, unless you're going to obvious tourist traps. A lot of the price difference between center/non-center has disappeared in recent years. I was enjoying 25kc beer in Prague 1 last night.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sero_venientibus_ossa at 3:17 PM on May 4, 2008

I agree with roofus that you should find out what your doctor did and get him to follow up or get a referral.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sero_venientibus_ossa at 8:42 AM on April 30, 2008

I would second visiting a genetic counselor to put discuss this and put your mind at ease. You don't necessarily need to bring your wife along.

Via pubmed, I found this
/A study/ carried out ... of 121 pregnancies ... found no increase in defects but a possible incr in spontaneous abortions in the mothers who took LSD as compared to pregnancies where only the father took it.
[Shepard, T.H. Catalog of Teratogenic Agents. 5th ed.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sero_venientibus_ossa at 8:20 AM on April 30, 2008

Why not just make them in powerpoint? Keynote could handle it on mac too. Or go the other way- keynote -> powerpoint.

Quizlet is an online solution that might work.

If you want to incorporate your ipod, you could make some flashcards for iquiz using iquizmaker.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sero_venientibus_ossa at 11:35 AM on April 25, 2008

In central europe they throw it out with the rest of the bones.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sero_venientibus_ossa at 7:49 AM on April 16, 2008

I once lived in the Netherlands and all the Americans I knew there were either students or professionals (like exec professionals). I think your options are: get hired by an American company that has a presence there, get married, or go to school there.

A lot of people I knew there solved this problem by continuing their education. Once you're a student (I believe more than half time, not 100% sure) the Visa and work permit are no problem.

The... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sero_venientibus_ossa at 12:29 PM on April 14, 2008

If your doctor recommends taking a multivitamin, well, that's obviously more valuable than any "advice" you'll get here. Reading some of this nonsense makes me angry. Research is mentioned is a lot.. care to share some pubmed links?

Vitamin A,D,E,K can be toxic in excess. Have you been eating bear liver lately? (I doubt it, but it's not a joke) Too much Niacin can be unpleasant. Check out this site for lots of good info on vitamins, minerals and trace elements.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sero_venientibus_ossa at 11:50 AM on April 14, 2008

Do a handstand while saying the ABC's backwards four times. Then wink your left eye twice and meow like a cat. After four days repeat, then send a postcard to someone you went to high school with.

Seriously, I wouldn't put much stock in any of the advice offered here. Go. To. Doctor. Now.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sero_venientibus_ossa at 10:52 AM on April 14, 2008

Well, the license for that first pic states: No Derivative Works. You may not alter, transform, or build upon this work. Not sure if that's what you meant.

That resolution would be fine. Something that won't look terrible in a powerpoint presentation. I want to change the text on one sign, so hopefully the lighting would be such that the sign is clearly readable.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sero_venientibus_ossa at 3:53 PM on April 12, 2008

I'd start with a multivitamin and a doctor visit. Your doctor will do some blood tests to check for anemia among other things, then you can go from there.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sero_venientibus_ossa at 6:15 AM on April 9, 2008

Walnuts. After the pizza is done put on cold tomatoes and avocado. The best...
posted to Ask Metafilter by sero_venientibus_ossa at 6:11 AM on April 9, 2008

You want to block a electromagnetic radiation (if that's really what causing it) you need a faraday cage. These faraday cage wallets might do the trick.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sero_venientibus_ossa at 6:25 AM on April 8, 2008

DON'T EVER take paracetamol (aka acetaminophen, aka Tylenol) with alcohol EVER, EVER again.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sero_venientibus_ossa at 11:25 AM on April 7, 2008

I'd recommend setting up a wiki
posted to Ask Metafilter by sero_venientibus_ossa at 6:51 AM on April 5, 2008

Thanks for the links. Was looking more for statistical info ( = incidence) rather than info about microbes, etc. There is a bit on the 'bad bug book' but I was hoping for something a bit more complete. Thanks anyway.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sero_venientibus_ossa at 10:36 AM on April 2, 2008

not ketchup
posted to Ask Metafilter by sero_venientibus_ossa at 1:46 PM on April 1, 2008

I would start over. You're taking a live attenuated vaccine, which means it's alive and needs to replicate inside you to work. You took one as directed, the second was probably destroyed to some extent since you took it after eating.

Put your coffee cup out before you go to bed and leave the pill next to it.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sero_venientibus_ossa at 11:47 AM on March 21, 2008

Nothing can survive deep frying. Something good to keep in mind if you're eating from sketchy carts abroad.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sero_venientibus_ossa at 7:06 PM on March 21, 2008

Generally, no you don't lose any.

It depends on the type of injury and how severe. When you suffer a concussion, it's believed that there is a massive depolarization of neurons leading to unconsciousness. So a full recovery is expected. Contusions are more serious, involving some swelling and some cellular loss. Usually more serious injuries will have components of acceleration/deceleration injuries, and then there is shearing of axons as well.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sero_venientibus_ossa at 6:55 PM on March 21, 2008

Is your friend immunocompromised? Have HIV? It's pretty unlikely to say the least.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sero_venientibus_ossa at 11:37 AM on March 21, 2008

He told you or you asked?

Don't ask, don't tell. If you asked, hopefully you won't make the same mistake again. If he just told you out of the blue, well then hopefully if this sort of thing were about to happen in the future you'd catch it in time and interrupt. It isn't, or shouldn't be, a bit deal how many people you or your partner have slept with. But, once the bell has been rung you can't unring it, and since this conversation almost always ends with someone really... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sero_venientibus_ossa at 5:46 AM on March 21, 2008

Sometimes I'll read each sentence as though it ends in an exclamation mark. Can be quite funny. Usually though when I have a ton of boring material to get through I just try to plow through it. Lots of caffeine helps. Really intense music that you're very familiar with (and can therefore ignore while reading) is a big help too. And make sure your computer is off.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sero_venientibus_ossa at 4:20 AM on March 21, 2008 marked best answer

A counter-example might by syphilis, .. streptococcus pyogenes

T. pallidum and S. pyogenes are bacteria, not viruses.

In answer to the OP, it really isn't that simple. You have to really understand the pathophysiology of the disease to understand how it manifests. Just because a virus is only able to enter a particular type of cell doesn't necessarily mean that the manifestations of that infection will remain confined to that... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sero_venientibus_ossa at 5:06 PM on March 10, 2008

renal artery stenosis
posted to Ask Metafilter by sero_venientibus_ossa at 12:32 PM on March 10, 2008

I'd say your budget is a pretty low, especially for peak tourist season. The chances of you finding any deals at the end of June are slim at best. I often recommend this hotel to people since it's relatively cheap, nice and in a great location. It's within your budget.

I'd also recommend checking out this site. I've used it a couple times and found some great deals. You'll want to find something in Prague 1 or 2, unless price won't allow.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sero_venientibus_ossa at 11:02 AM on March 7, 2008

People that talk incessantly are used to being interrupted and shooed away. You don't have to feel bad about doing it, and they won't really be surprised by it either. Just as people that push their own agenda are used to being told no.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sero_venientibus_ossa at 4:47 PM on March 5, 2008

Have you read any Alan Watts?
posted to Ask Metafilter by sero_venientibus_ossa at 6:16 AM on March 3, 2008

"The Way of Zen" (by Alan Watts) is a very nice book. I'd recommend that one :)
posted to Ask Metafilter by sero_venientibus_ossa at 6:38 AM on March 5, 2008 marked best answer

Had no problems setting macfuse with these instructions. Then if your drives are NTFS, you could not only read but write to them.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sero_venientibus_ossa at 4:46 PM on March 4, 2008

I would just change it all and get it over with.

I've been living in Europe on the dollar for about 6 years, and it's only been getting steadily worse. Sure it might go up for a bit, but the overall trend is down. Waiting for a good rate is really stressful, and most likely you'll find yourself in a situation that goes like this: 'ok, if it just gets back up to what it was yesterday/last week/last month, then I'll change it'

I find I almost... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sero_venientibus_ossa at 2:33 PM on March 3, 2008

I read awhile back that he left the show to star in a different series (forgot what it was called), but that show didn't catch on so he signed a contract as a full time cast member in Lost this season. When he'll turn up, idk.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sero_venientibus_ossa at 10:40 AM on March 2, 2008

Get the shot, you don't want Hep B. You'll only be covered for about a year with the first two shots, ten years with the 3rd shot.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sero_venientibus_ossa at 10:32 PM on February 29, 2008

my favorite paper airplane link
posted to Ask Metafilter by sero_venientibus_ossa at 8:08 AM on February 29, 2008

I'd second the Gaudi recommendation. Both the Sagrada Familia and the Gaudi park definite must sees.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sero_venientibus_ossa at 7:33 AM on February 29, 2008

It's still usually cheaper to fly than take a train as long as you plan in advance. WizzAir was mentioned above- the discount Hungarian airline. The Czech Republic has a discount airline too called Smart Wings. For cheap travel agencies there is Student Agency as was mentioned, but for flights I think GTS International is better.

I've taken trains all over and they're fine. The Euro city express trains are international and quite nice, if you take regional trains they'll... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sero_venientibus_ossa at 3:39 PM on February 27, 2008

you hang around here and answer all the behavioral science questions.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sero_venientibus_ossa at 5:00 PM on February 20, 2008

Confront the guy already and get it over with. That's problem #1. Then go with your mom to a see a neurologist. It could be A LOT of things, it's important to have this checked out.

I think you left out most the most important info (unless I missed it skimming this huge thread).. like: your mothers age, medical history (diseases, surgeries, meds besides dilantin, etc), significant diseases in the family, exactly when or how long ago this started, abrupt or gradual,... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sero_venientibus_ossa at 10:50 AM on February 20, 2008

Nonsense. What toxins are these supposed to be? Why can't these toxins be cleared by dialysis, or in fact identified in any way despite hundreds of attempts over decades? Hepatic encephalopathy is not a toxic encephalopathy.

Well, to be fair, there are a few different theories and not everyone agrees as to the etiology of hepatic encephalopathy. I'm sure gramcracker is referring to endogenous toxins- most notably ammonia. And speaking of the... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sero_venientibus_ossa at 8:10 AM on February 20, 2008

Yep, it's a golden birthday. Not a big deal imho.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sero_venientibus_ossa at 5:13 AM on February 19, 2008

Well, if it's waking you up that's a good thing. Obviously it's more of a problem if you're enhanced and unable to gain consciousness. From what I could find online, the consensus seems to be neuropraxia less than 4h is reversible, more than 8h irreversible. Of course there are a lot of variables and nothing is really that simple.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sero_venientibus_ossa at 1:17 PM on February 17, 2008

ill in the head - dead kennedys
posted to Ask Metafilter by sero_venientibus_ossa at 1:27 PM on February 16, 2008