Thanks everyone. It seems like I will take the pills. I got what I was looking for in the bit about messing with the cultures in your digestive system. I guess I should have added the buzzword "holistic" in the question. I will take yogurt culture or even some of my fresh kimchi.

To all the haters, boo on you! I'm not a conspirator, I just want to be fully educated about what goes into my body.

Thanks again hivemind!
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 6:14 PM on October 2, 2008

Ahh. I clicked before I read the [more inside] and was throughly confused. It kind of resembles an online zine, of sorts. It's cool though. :)
posted to Projects by saxamo at 4:40 PM on September 24, 2008

I recommend Alfie Kohn's book: Unconditional Parenting
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 11:05 AM on September 23, 2008

I swear by my gallon of Dr bronner's, much like everyone else here. Just a note about laundry detergent: Don't use it with clothes of a lighter color or clothes you particularly care about because I've had oil stains on some of my shirts. Diluting the soap helps with this but YMMV.

Also, now that things are a little relaxed, I give you: A Dr. Bronner Magic quote generator. It's real text from the old bottles, I believe...
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 10:11 PM on September 16, 2008

I really love this! I feel like too much emphasis is placed on exactness and precise measurements in cooking, and these recipies are just enough spark of an idea to get my mind working.

I would donate to this if I could receive recipes via text with a keyword. I don't know how hard that is to set up but I'm surely RSSing it. I've submitted a few as well :)
posted to Projects by saxamo at 7:50 PM on September 15, 2008

proceed confidently but try not to have expectations.

My experience is that expectations can really bring more stress than not. However, this being said, it seems like you guys had a good time together and you really should hang out with her again, but don't go into it expecting things to go one way or another. Just be confident and feel your next encounter with her out. Haha I'd love to see the original ad :P...
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 11:01 AM on September 15, 2008

Sounds kind of creepy, actually...but Lazlo beat me to the link. I think thats your best resource unless you talk to an audio engineer.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 8:16 PM on September 14, 2008

Church, also by De La Soul, has a chorus sample intertwined into the beat. It's very catchy!
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 8:15 PM on September 14, 2008 marked best answer

You've got to be kidding me. Nobody has mentioned the all time prince Holden Caulfield. It's surely the consensus that Holden is an Unreliable Narrator. When you read the novel, you seriously can't take the words coming from Holden's troubled psyche at face value.

There are no monsters, per se (not counting abstract terms such as phoniness and adulthood) but I can definitely give you the first-person narrator affect[ing] the entire moral framework of the... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 8:56 PM on September 13, 2008

This is pretty awesome. I've just skimmed the surface but it seems like there's a LOT of content here. I'm excited to see what I can find. Thanks for this resource!!
posted to Projects by saxamo at 12:01 PM on September 13, 2008

I'm partial to the theory that you either sweat more under anxiety OR the composition of sweat is different when it's not produced due to overheating, but to stress/anxiety. I don't have science to back me up, but from my holistic point of view I know this has been the case for me and it just makes plain sense.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 4:52 PM on September 9, 2008

It's common practice for professional, in this situation, to merely mean something non-academic. A letter of recommendation is a letter of recommendation and if you can get a great letter from a community organization, then so be it. It still is work, you know? I don't think they're going to be picky when they see it's a non profit or something. It'll probably improve your odds!

Good Luck!
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 7:16 PM on September 8, 2008 marked best answer

I randomly read Night Watch first and it was a good start for me. But others say Guards! Guards! is the first and best to start off with in the mini-series. But definitly go for the night watch books first.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 7:37 AM on September 4, 2008

I wouldn't recommend white, an off set of that limey green and skyish blue radioamy posted. I'm also going to recommend putting pictures/posters on the wall. it makes everything that much more cozy.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 10:09 PM on September 2, 2008

Thats pretty expensive. I think you should totally DIY. You can work out something on a timer/dimmer switch, or even go as far as programming an adruino microcontroller to do this for you.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 7:16 PM on September 2, 2008

"Since 1978, Materials for the Arts has provided thousands of New York City's arts and cultural organizations, public schools and community arts programs with the supplies they need to run and expand their programs."
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 6:36 PM on September 1, 2008

Yup, sounds about right. Avocado roots go deep. Real deep. The best thing would to either take the pot off the tree after some time. You can use some sort of biodegradable pot (but wouldn't that just be counter intuitive?? Or you can just use a very very thin/weak pot so that the roots will break it over time.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 6:34 PM on September 1, 2008 marked best answer

I think it's ethical depending on where you purchase from. Best Buy? Return that baby as soon as you're done. :)
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 4:32 PM on August 31, 2008

Working sucks. I'd tell you to find any way you can get out of it but I understand that isn't an option. I think the most you can do is visualise what you're going to get out of the job, and hype yourself up for it.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 8:16 AM on August 31, 2008

What about an Eee PC?
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 8:06 AM on August 31, 2008

Yeah, as scary as it sounds, you need to have a sitdown with H and work out a compromise. Like Solomon said, you'd know best whether to have your boyfriend there or not. If he still wont budge, you don't really have authority to move in as it really is a matter of consensus.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 8:05 AM on August 31, 2008

You're on the right track. I'd recommend games. Board games, parlour games, video games, just come up with a bunch of fun games.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 8:02 AM on August 30, 2008

Immigration? You can talk about some of the failed bills (HR 4437) and why they failed (mass protests). What's going on today in immigration. You can also delve into some of your own solutions. But really, I'm just throwing things out here. This is coming from a U.S. perspective, though.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 7:58 PM on August 29, 2008 marked best answer

Be your own mentor.

Yup. Contrary to what some think, there ARE books on every subject and what's missed can be found on the internets. Mabye you need a sort of hiatus. You know, when you cut down social time a bunch to really focus on developing yourself. Read a lot, write a lot, do all the projects and things you've always fantasized about.

And, yeah, go talk to some professors. I don't know where you go to school, but... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 5:32 PM on August 28, 2008

Aperture Sci...oh.

But you damn sound like one of these types of companies. Just be careful when creating that death ray-time machine-turtle extinction machines.

I'm seconding the generic ones infinitewindow stated above. I mean, wouldn't that just be a great cover? A simple generic name with eccentricity abound. How about that: Eccentricity Abound.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 5:21 PM on August 28, 2008

I too, dig it. Will give it a bit more of a thorough listen before I fork up some $$$.
posted to Projects by saxamo at 8:21 PM on August 27, 2008

Nintendo DS and a flashcart.

Fixed.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 5:57 PM on August 27, 2008

See: Nintendo DS Essentials and The Most underrated NDS games

I don't think anyone's recommended Civilization Revolution but I'm putting my vote in for that. Trace Memory is allright, but it's one of those puzzle think out of the box type games.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 2:53 PM on August 27, 2008

Do not get an R4. If you are concerned with the longetivity of your card, I have to highly recommend against this card. The team has stopped production of the card. Be it from the impending lawsuits, the move to better hardware, or what have you. But they will not be releasing any more compatability and/or feature updates to the R4's firmware.

I have an M3 Real and i'm very happy with it. I'm using a hacked english firmware called Sakura that is currently only released... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 10:30 AM on August 27, 2008 marked best answer

Oops, and in response to all the comments about power consumption...it'll happen. Nearly all flash carts use up more power than a regular game. It's a fact of life. I got a Nyko Charger Grip to help with this. It makes your DS clunky, but it's SO MUCH more comfortable to hold (look ma, no hand cramps!) and increases the longevity of the battery.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 10:33 AM on August 27, 2008 marked best answer

Tee Hee. It's in the spirit of Blackpeopleloveus.com
posted to Projects by saxamo at 8:34 AM on August 26, 2008

Yeeeah you guys are kidding yourselves, this thing makes no sense.
posted to MetaFilter by saxamo at 8:24 AM on August 26, 2008

Cute.
posted to MetaFilter by saxamo at 8:20 AM on August 26, 2008

The book I have, The I Ching Workbook has something of the sort and is captioned "Diagram of change" done during the sung (song) dynasty. Google has turned up no other results. But it has to do with taosim and the I Ching, for sure.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 11:54 PM on August 21, 2008

I can't really answer the technical aspects of your question (sorry!) but I can refer you to the gbatemp.net forums. If you don't have an account already, I'd suggest making one very quickly, and posting a topic in the NDS - Hardware, Devices and Utilities section. The community doesn't get too technical as a whole, but you will get people there who know their stuff more often than not.

I'd also recommend KORG DS-10. It's a very powerful synth.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 8:41 PM on August 15, 2008 marked best answer

I just got an LG VX 5400. I too have had LG flip phones for a while and they've never disappointed me. It's very sturdy, keys are bigger, has basically all the functions of the old LG flip phones, it has bluetooth, and you can set shortcut keys. If you want more of the same with a slight upgrade on the basic things (service, batter + speakerphone) I say look into this one.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 1:08 PM on August 13, 2008

Does she really have a need or want for a card? I'm a college student and I've never had a credit card. Debit cards are totally the way to go.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 6:43 AM on August 5, 2008

Gorilla Glue. Seriously, I can't count how many things i've fixed with gorilla glue...
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 5:25 PM on August 4, 2008

Are you talking outreach via internet only?

Because you could probably hit up lots of live indie shows and do promotion type things there. Nothing flashy, not too much merchandise or whatever, but get a table in the back and spark up conversation with whoever comes your way and even the band members.

If you are in NYC check out showpaper. But I'm sure there are outlets for wherever you are.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 6:58 AM on July 23, 2008 marked best answer

IANAP but I would recommend that you (while you're still looking for clientele and whatnot) also start up some type of hands on freeware project to A) furthur your skillz and B) get a little more exposure.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 10:10 PM on July 21, 2008

Thanks for all the help so far. Lots of good insight on the matter.

I'm a theatre tech major at a small-ish state university. That being said, Earning potential after college is not great, but I'm not too worried as I live very frugally.

The annuity was actually something offered to me through a family friend. It sort of came out of the blue and the the benefit my family saw to it was that it would lock up money that I would have after I... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 9:38 PM on July 10, 2008

Wow this is awesome! I totally remember this level in the game! The levels are spot on and i'm eager to hear more from you my friend!
posted to MeFi Music by saxamo at 10:37 AM on July 7, 2008

Details aside I really love this blog! It has breative leonardo-esque lifehacks that are just so niche to be useful. Keep it up!
posted to Projects by saxamo at 10:17 AM on July 7, 2008

Merry Hempsters
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 10:54 AM on July 5, 2008

Oh my gosh I've seen this countless times and have tried to follow it hoping it would lead somewhere to no avail! Thanks for solving this mystery!!!!
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 10:54 AM on July 5, 2008

I definitely understand that most of it lies within me to interpret answers as it pertains to my question. I'm not sure if I actually believe in an omnipresent diety that really contemplates my request; but I did an online divination for kicks and really got some good advice out of it. The only reason I wouldn't pursue this channel probably touches on what bangelboy said above. I'd like to do it myself.

I guess I'm asking more about the technical aspect and the... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 10:59 PM on June 20, 2008

You didn't specify OS but if on Linux I highly recommend Amarok. It's got Last.fm built in.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 4:21 PM on June 12, 2008

I come here for ask.metafilter the most, probably. It's one of the only places you can ask real questions, get real answers, without the stupid avatars of "Yahoo answers"
posted to MetaTalk by saxamo at 3:43 PM on June 2, 2008

Atmosphere's real awesome. I submitted a stupid lil ditty on Digg, but i've bookmarked and will come back later when I've got a mouse. (Trackpads are hard to do art with!)
posted to Projects by saxamo at 3:42 PM on June 2, 2008

Hah! I too just finished my freshman year at college and when I got back, it was videogame land for me. This only lasted for two weeks or so and then I got back into playing music and making zines and stuff.

What really got me out of it was that I started questioning where I was in my life and why I kept turning to video games. Are you ok? Like really, deep within yourself, are you happy? Do you feel like you have adequate control over your own life? Do some writing or... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 7:04 PM on June 1, 2008