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

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

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

Here's what it is. Bulba and Squirtle were some of the last few remaining pokes (along with pikachu) that Ash had from early on in the series. Bulba understands why Squirtle needs to leave and how he could be more beneficial to the Squirtle Squad, but he's resentful. He feels like Squirtle is abandoning their posse in a "and then there were two" sense. Deep down, bulbasaur will miss squirtle, but he doesn't want to show it out of his own machismo.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 9:36 AM on May 22, 2008

My grandma is 84 and she is NOT happy. Stems from not having enough money though...
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 8:35 AM on May 15, 2008

You should pay a visit to Times Up. NYC's Direct Action Environmental Organization (Read: bike activism).
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 8:33 AM on May 12, 2008

Nthing temp agency. Mindless work that you can get most of it done before your shift is over, and then do your own things the rest of the day while getting paid!
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 8:19 PM on May 11, 2008

It's all how you carry yourself. Good posture, and look people in the eye. Clothes, hair, that stuff comes second.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 12:12 PM on May 9, 2008

Write your own Zine. Can sell it for $2 a piece if it's really good.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 8:38 AM on May 6, 2008

Yes and please tell us what it is after you register it!
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 9:11 AM on May 3, 2008

Go to a public square or something in the wee hours of the night, create a structure (pyramid, tower etc.) from them, and just leave 'em there. Guerrila art, man!
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 10:50 PM on May 2, 2008

He could look around indymedia
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 8:57 AM on May 2, 2008

I'll definitely be the first of many to recommend Ubuntu. With the recent release of Hardy Heron, you simply can not go wrong. It has great applications for all the things you mentioned: Burning Cd's, movies, games, etc..

As far as drivers go, well every machine is different. What you can do is burn a live cd and try it out on your system before installing it. It wont make any changes (unless you, you know, click the install icon).

Off the bat I... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 8:18 PM on May 1, 2008

Seconding harmonica, and possibly a TV-B-Gone
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 2:57 PM on May 1, 2008

Seconding the Fishroom. Deck it out with goldfish wallpaper, aquariums, and enough Billy Bass fish to feed a small village.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 9:17 PM on April 27, 2008

Rap and the Spoken word. Actually I enjoyed most of the Black Studies courses.

I wont be taking the classes for my major (theatre tech) next fall so I imagine those would be some of my favorites.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 10:16 AM on April 26, 2008

As an alternative to Sigg water bottles, i highly recommend Klean Kanteen
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 12:13 PM on April 24, 2008 marked best answer

I would recommend Aloe Vera. Not the shitty stuff they sell in rite aid but something like Lilly of the Desert Aloe Vera Gelly.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 2:29 PM on April 23, 2008

They're wonderful, you will not regret getting them.

Although...while they aren't exactly fragile, if you don't take care of them, they will fall apart. They'll still work, but you'll have a tough time making the ear pads stick to the bar that goes around your head.

Or mabye it's just me!?
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 10:17 AM on April 21, 2008

80's 1337ness?
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 2:09 PM on April 15, 2008

I dunno bro, the hardest think you can do is to change someone's mind. The best thing I think would be to try and get him to realize that he's in a bad place, and help him figure how he should get out. I was addicted to weed for a long, long time and it really just made me socially anxious and depressed after chronic long-term use. I wish you the best of luck.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 8:06 AM on April 15, 2008

The story you are asking about is Marvelous Bob.

Sadly, the writer, Michael Buonauro, committed suicide shortly after uploading the final chapter to his livejournal. It was a great story, encompassing everything you wrote about. Bob did have a friend who had the ability of time travel, but it aged him severely. Bob was very much an anti-hero. He had problems with his girlfriend, didn't care much about citizens etc.. I don't think he HAD to save people, but he did. He... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 4:13 PM on April 12, 2008 marked best answer

Seconding Flushing Meadows Park
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 6:50 PM on April 8, 2008

Mabye take a screen capture right at the time when you want it? Archaic, but effective!
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 8:42 AM on April 5, 2008

Depends on how much memory you want. If it's only 1 gig or 2 gig's, I suggest the Sansa SanDisk m240 or the m250. They both support drag and drop like a flash drive.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 8:41 AM on April 5, 2008

Bubble Gum Time Machine. but you can't have it, it's mine!!!!
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 7:30 AM on March 31, 2008

The simple fact is that sushi tastes really good. No need to over think this.

Yup, I mean, hell I crave sushi all the time too! And i'm a super organic health man getting most of the nutrients I need.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 7:17 PM on March 30, 2008

Euler & Hamiltonian circuits

Barcodes
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 5:09 PM on March 30, 2008

While you may not get physically addicted, there is great chance of a psychological addiction. I had a similar problem but it was cannabis that helped me to relax. After some time, I felt as if I needed it to interact socially. It seems like you might be heading down that route. Be careful because you will play tricks and try to fool yourself. Be on the watch! Good luck!
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 3:28 PM on March 30, 2008

Ran Prieur's
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 3:18 PM on March 30, 2008

Join the Park Slope Food Coop and be healthy for the rest of your days :) But really though, they carry a portion of what whole foods has, for half the price in some cases. Lots of organic produce, lots of nuts, cheeses, butter, it's really a great amazing place.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 9:20 AM on March 30, 2008

Hey man, I feel as if we are in neighboring boats. I too am a college student in a similar introverted predicament. I used to be a social butterfly in my small high school, but now that i'm in this semi-large state university, I became very anti-social. I too eat most of my meals alone and I spend most of my time working on projects and personal goals and such. I have been having a hard time socially this year but it really did stem from personal fears. Fear of rejection, self-doubts, etc.. The... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 9:57 PM on March 29, 2008

My best suggestion is to create a crude sketch of what you want, go to your local college that has a metals department, and commission a student to make a pair for you.
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 8:47 PM on March 29, 2008

I second not going into retail. I've gotten a few jobs on craigslist, but from what I see most of them are specialized. No hurt in trying though...
posted to Ask Metafilter by saxamo at 11:16 AM on March 29, 2008