The vast majority of selective and elite liberal arts institutions have the option of build your own major. Hampton and Evergreen are places where everyone builds their own major.
posted to Ask Metafilter by hworth at 11:26 AM on October 6, 2008

Don't make such a big deal of it. Just sit. Groggy, can't focus, etc. Exactly! If you are groggy, sit groggy. If you can't focus, just sit and be unfocused. Meditation is merely watching the mind do what it does. Just sit and watch the grogginess. Just sit and watch the lack of focus.
posted to Ask Metafilter by hworth at 5:52 PM on October 3, 2008

If you want to review the basics of psych research, you could check out Roger Hock's 40 Studies that Changed Psychology.

The basics and background research around Blink and The Tipping Point can be found at: http://www.gladwell.com/

For more interesting discussions of the intersection of psychology/cognitive science, I really like: http://www.edge.org/

And on edge, you can read about George Lakoff: http://www.edge.org/3rd_culture/bios/lakoff.html
posted to Ask Metafilter by hworth at 11:16 AM on October 1, 2008

I hold practitioner and master practitioner certifications in NLP. I would strongly recommend an in-person training program. So much of the material is about practicing techniques in the presence of a trainer who can give you immediate feedback, I would be very worried about attempting to learn the techniques only through online learning.

That being said, there are lots of great books about NLP which can be very useful in understanding the concepts (as opposed to... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by hworth at 11:41 AM on September 26, 2008 marked best answer

Tip calculator
posted to Ask Metafilter by hworth at 9:23 AM on September 25, 2008

Breast milk is one of the four bodily fluids that have enough live virus (in an HIV+ individual) to transmit the HIV virus to a partner. The other three are blood, seminal fluid, and vaginal secretions. You should treat breast milk in the same way you would one of these three bodily fluids fluids.
posted to Ask Metafilter by hworth at 6:23 AM on September 12, 2008

Often there are 2 presentations in an academic interview. One is as you describe a 'typical' lecture, but usually actual students are shipped in to be your audience or 'class'. The point of this presentation is to see how you do at teaching. The other presentation, though, is a research presentation, where you present original research to the committee. The purpose of the research presentation is to evaluate your rigor as a scholar. If the committee is expecting a research presentation and... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by hworth at 1:54 PM on September 4, 2008

When the sex is good, it is 10% of the relationship. When the sex is bad, it is 90% of the relationship.

It is time to let this really nice guy go, and find a really nice guy who gives you earth-shaking orgasms.
posted to Ask Metafilter by hworth at 6:42 PM on September 3, 2008

Having taught college for 15 years or so, assigning group projects in about 1/3 of my classes, I can not imagine a scenario where I would approved the substitution of an individual project for a group project. None of the strategies suggested by others would work with me.
posted to Ask Metafilter by hworth at 1:25 PM on August 27, 2008

There is a larger issue not being discussed in this thread, and perhaps way off topic, but this workplace pressure to give blood is extremely problematic gay men. Any male who has had sex with a man even once since 1978 is ineligible to give blood. (Regardless of HIV status.) As an openly gay man, I engage in this discussion each time I am asked to give blood anywhere, but I can imagine that, for men trying to keep their sexuality to themselves, the constant questioning about why they are not... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by hworth at 7:23 AM on August 26, 2008

Alarm clock or timer. Give yourself a specific amount of time for self-love. When the timer goes off, get up and take a shower. Move on to some other activity.
posted to Ask Metafilter by hworth at 7:15 AM on August 26, 2008

Get the records of what the landlord charged the previous occupants. Are they charging you for damage they also charged the previous occupants for?
posted to Ask Metafilter by hworth at 4:46 PM on August 21, 2008

Yes, you can do either, but, once you have declared as single, you prolly can not go back and add the spouse.
posted to Ask Metafilter by hworth at 2:37 PM on August 18, 2008

Completely irrational. However, it is your son - and you have a right to be irrational about his care.
posted to Ask Metafilter by hworth at 11:40 AM on August 14, 2008

Understanding various learning styles and adapting your instruction to be inclusive of a variety of styles is a huge topic. I would suggest beginning with The Art of the Possible by Dawna Markova.
posted to Ask Metafilter by hworth at 11:08 AM on August 14, 2008

Full-time non-sales professionals should not expect a commission. If work comes in because of your work-related actions, it is a by-product of the job you are already being paid for.
posted to Ask Metafilter by hworth at 2:08 PM on August 13, 2008

I am an atheist. I get everything or nearly everything that I set an intention on (which might be the same as your asking.) My theory is that this intention sets in motion actions on my part that are more likely to lead to my intention. People ignore the vast majority of opportunities that are presented to them - usually by just not paying attention. By setting an intention, our mind searches for those opportunities that past experience and reason suggest would lead to accomplishing our... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by hworth at 2:17 PM on August 11, 2008

Two sessions is a very short period of time to judge. However, it is important to remember that a therapist is your employee - like a doctor or a dentist. If you are not getting what you want, find another employee. (Did you interview multiple therapists before choosing this one?)

The best judge of the therapeutic process is how you are feeling, acting, and reacting in your life outside of therapy. The initial reactions might not be positive. (For example, you begin... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by hworth at 1:07 PM on August 11, 2008

44 year old gay guy here. I came out at 18, but was very much in the theater/drama crowd as a high schooler. Essentially, I think every gay person in a conservative environment has two choices - 1) be big, loud and out there, clearing a path for those that come after you or 2) hide as much as you can until you get to a safer, more gay friendly environment. It looks like (if he is gay) your son has chosen #1. My advice would be to support him in all his outrageousness. Help him make his... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by hworth at 7:57 AM on August 4, 2008

If the crime was in the past and there is nothing about the covering up or lying about the crime that will present a danger to others in the future, you should have no problems with the conversations with your therapist remaining confidential.
posted to Ask Metafilter by hworth at 7:05 PM on August 2, 2008

The pain sounds similar to referred pain I had from a kidney stone.
posted to Ask Metafilter by hworth at 6:55 PM on August 2, 2008

Eye witness research is a great example of the process of implanted memory. Here's a beginning link
posted to Ask Metafilter by hworth at 9:20 AM on August 1, 2008

Have you recently taken antibiotics for any reason?
posted to Ask Metafilter by hworth at 7:43 AM on August 1, 2008

Start with a cold shower. As cold as you can stand it. This will give you an initial wake up and make you look wide awake and aware as you enter your workplace. Begin caffeine of choice as soon as possible. Alternate with ice cold water to drink. When all the caffeine and ice water drives you to bathroom, splash yourself with cold water. If possible, go home at lunch time and take another cold shower. For me, a nap would be the worst thing (I would not wake up again.)
posted to Ask Metafilter by hworth at 7:31 AM on July 31, 2008

Degreeinfo.com is a great place to start. The key is 1) make sure the school is regionally accredited, 2) make sure the online program is the same curriculum and faculty as the classroom program, and 3) make sure you have the self-discipline and motivation on-line learning requires.
posted to Ask Metafilter by hworth at 7:14 AM on July 30, 2008

On campus, you should able to get counseling for free if you are at a US school. Almost all colleges and universities have student counseling centers. If you can not wait, the suggestion to google 'human services'. I know in Missouri there are a number of agencies that will offer free counseling to low income folks in crisis.
posted to Ask Metafilter by hworth at 10:32 AM on July 19, 2008

Gay guy here. You can definitely make this happen via craigslist in chicago. Everything you might want to experience is available.
posted to Ask Metafilter by hworth at 11:12 AM on July 8, 2008

Let the chest hair out! What could possibly be inappropriate about it?
posted to Ask Metafilter by hworth at 12:54 PM on June 27, 2008

From my perspectives as a confirmed atheist, all of these titles are just made up names by a social club. I wouldn't call the Leopard Lodge leader, Grand High Poo-bah Jones. So why would I call someone Bishop Smith. If some cult leader has titled himself as "Lord high ruler of the 3rd spiritual plane", would you address him this way?

I think Mr. or Ms. works fine in formal settings and first names in informal settings.
posted to Ask Metafilter by hworth at 7:55 AM on June 19, 2008

I have a friend who I travel with and hang out with a lot. (We are both gay, but not a couple.) We regularly get the related question (even though I don't think we look alike.) Though for us because of our age differences (I'm 20 years older), we more often get father/son. However, also get asked from time to time if we are brothers. I think 2 males who are clearly together get asked if they are related this because it is one of the most likely frames of reference within heterosexual... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by hworth at 7:17 AM on June 5, 2008

symphonik (or others): Your answer suggests there is a way to be taking picture with my canon powershot and have them automatically saved on my computer. I didn't realize this was possible.

Is this easy to set up? Is there a guide somewhere on how to do this?
posted to Ask Metafilter by hworth at 12:56 PM on June 4, 2008

If you are not currently sexual active with a partner, I would suggest masterbation as an incentive. Orgasms are extremely pleasureable and powerful reinforcers. Restrict masterbation to days (weeks) when you have followed your diet/exercise routine exactly. (As opposed to actual weight loss which is usually outside your complete control.)

If you have a partner, discuss with them the possibility of using sex as a reward.
posted to Ask Metafilter by hworth at 10:15 AM on May 2, 2008

If you want to get an overview of how scientific psychology works and the variety of areas of study within the discipline of psychology, a great source is Forty Studies That Changed Psychology: Explorations into the History of Psychological Research by Roger R. Hock.
posted to Ask Metafilter by hworth at 11:16 AM on April 17, 2008

Most of the non-deodorant folks in my life are anarchists, not hippies. (They would shudder at the thought of being labeled hippies.) And, yes most are mid-20s and though most bathe fairly often, so the smell shows up more when vigorous activity is recent or happening.
posted to Ask Metafilter by hworth at 11:35 AM on April 7, 2008

I definitely agree with grumblebee - thrill seekers and nesters don't make good friends. Go out and find new friends who are looking for adventure. Go ski-diving and make friends with the people in your class. Go to eccentric art openings, new music concerts, etc. I am love the new experience, but, recognizing that not everyone does, I seek out friends who have that desire as well. It is highly unlikely that you will convince your current nesting friends to become thrill seekers.
posted to Ask Metafilter by hworth at 1:32 PM on March 31, 2008

If you like this guy on other levels (and it sounds like you do), I would recommend at least four more sexual encounters before you count him out. There have been lots of good advice about asking for what you want, etc., but I would just give it another try and see what happens. If you start to get a repeat of the first encounter, then apply the advice given in vivo. The first sex after a long period of non-sexual dating is almost always disastrous. Lighten up and try again.
posted to Ask Metafilter by hworth at 6:12 PM on March 30, 2008

Stop reading these answers and go see a doctor!
posted to Ask Metafilter by hworth at 2:09 PM on March 25, 2008

While I agree with all of the answers about how unlikely is the possiblity of teaching a subject for which you have no academic training, I will give an example of how I was able to do exactly that. I was a regular, ongoing adjunct in my discipline at a university that had a "first year experience" seminar program. The goal of the seminar was for students and faculty to explore a topic together that was outside of the faculty member's discipline. I taught in the program for about 7... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by hworth at 1:51 PM on March 24, 2008

I've taught as an adjunct at 10 colleges/universities over the past 20 years. I have also been the administrator in charge of hiring adjuncts for a couple of programs over the years. The contract is always tentative. Part-time lecturer positions are often withdrawn by the institutions because of lack of funding or low enrollments or curriculum changes, and lecturers often back out because they are offered full-time positions, move, get pregnant, or otherwise become unavailable.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by hworth at 8:01 AM on March 20, 2008 marked best answer

I disagree with most of the advice that recommends changing the way you interact. If you are really getting people to feel like "they are the most important person in the world," you are doing a great job at intimate conversation. But, there is a miscommunication happening, so I would suggest adding something, as opposed to changing something. Perhaps toward the end of these types of conversations you could add something like, "I love having these kinds of deep conversations.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by hworth at 8:35 AM on March 19, 2008