Thanks folks. I'll dig into these suggestions and mark best answer when I figure out what worked for me.
posted to Ask Metafilter by bkeaggy at 3:59 PM on April 8, 2006

So my dad figured out a solution (he always does). We used the receiver from a Casablanca ceiling fan and an Adapt-Touch remote. The remote has a button that dims the light, but if you keep the button held down the light pulses on and off just like on the front of a Mac laptop.

This is the remote and normal setup, which we obviously modified a bit (links to PDF): http://www.casablancafanco.com/services/omans/instructions-w52.pdf

I really appreciate all the suggestions.
posted to Ask Metafilter by bkeaggy at 8:22 AM on April 17, 2006

I like Errol Garner's "Penthouse Serenade"
posted to Ask Metafilter by bkeaggy at 10:49 AM on March 26, 2006

You may find you sleep better. This would also be a good opportunity to explore the fun, non-alcoholic imported beverages section at the grocery, just to have something yummy to lift in your glass.
posted to Ask Metafilter by bkeaggy at 7:30 AM on March 17, 2006

1. Maybe everyone in the family should try using a sippy cup for a little bit. He may want to join in. This has worked with my son before.

2. Yes, letting him shop for his own cup is a good idea. Also try letting him choose what cup to use when it is time for a baby beverage.

3. Put the cup out for him, where he can reach it, before he even asks for/needs something to drink. He may decide to pick it up on his own and drink without the pressure... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by bkeaggy at 1:39 PM on January 17, 2006

There are mostly Christmas songs on "Christmas Caravan" By Squirrel Nut Zippers, but there are also a few non-xmas songs like "Winter Weather," Sleigh Ride" and "My Evergreen" that really get a good winter vibe going in our house.
posted to Ask Metafilter by bkeaggy at 7:18 AM on December 7, 2005

Does it actually say it takes 120? It might take 620. You can spool 120 film onto 620 spindles if you need to.
posted to Ask Metafilter by bkeaggy at 3:18 PM on November 15, 2005 marked best answer

I have only used Cafe Press for holiday cards (2 yrs ago, with an illustration on the front). They worked great and I intend to use them again this year with a photo. The printed message inside was customizable and the texture was good for writing.
posted to Ask Metafilter by bkeaggy at 2:18 PM on November 9, 2005

Although it was probably recorded using traditional modern techniques, the Flaming Lips' "Zaireeka" was produced to be listened to on four CDs simultaneously.
posted to Ask Metafilter by bkeaggy at 8:36 AM on October 26, 2005

Fluid "Our Love Will Still Be There" (by the Troggs)
Junkyard Dogs "Gates Of Steel" (by Devo)
Afghan Whigs "Creep" (by TLC)
Moviola "Factory Girl" (by the Rolling Stones)
Paul K "$1000 Wedding" (by Gram Parsons)
posted to Ask Metafilter by bkeaggy at 8:24 PM on January 17, 2005

Speaking of blue, last night a friend at a party wore a blue wig, shirt, pants, had a telephone cord wrapped around her neck with a small rubber chicken hanging from it. She was Chicken Cordon Bleu. (Obviously: Chicken cord, on blue.)
posted to Ask Metafilter by bkeaggy at 10:20 AM on October 31, 2004

Holy crap, it's Sunday already! Oops.
posted to Ask Metafilter by bkeaggy at 10:20 AM on October 31, 2004

FindArticles combines the scholary with the inane by searching only publications.
posted to Ask Metafilter by bkeaggy at 9:15 AM on June 16, 2004

Apologies for the self-link, but I've collected some map links over the years: xBlog: Mapping. Hope that helps. Definitely check out The Map Room as iconomy recommended.
posted to Ask Metafilter by bkeaggy at 12:52 PM on June 15, 2004

I have a set of pretty low-quality Benwin BW2000 flat-panel speakers connected to my iBook. Have used them for several years on several computers. I recently rearranged my home office and now they're right by the window. When I turn them on they pick up a classical music radio station that can be heard at a low volume, but not really through the actual speaker set -- just from inside the mini woofer. If I play MY music loud enough it gets covered up, but it's annoying anyway. Why does this... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by bkeaggy at 9:14 AM on April 27, 2004

Thanks, everyone!
posted to Ask Metafilter by bkeaggy at 8:48 AM on April 28, 2004

Here are a few off the top of my head, might not be exactly what you're looking for but maybe they'll lead you to something else...
- NPPA
- American Photojournalist
- Documentography
- Pictures of the Year
- The Digital Journalist
- Photo District News
- Newseum's Front Pages
- News... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by bkeaggy at 11:02 AM on April 25, 2004

Maybe you could try to think of some fun, interesting and/or challenging offline projects to do, then use the www to find information about how to do those things. Even if you don't ever do the projects, at least you'll have learned something.

Also, if you do end up visiting the same ol' weblogs every day, take the advice above and click a different "recommended reads" link every time you visit -- just DON'T click any of the usual suspects.
posted to Ask Metafilter by bkeaggy at 2:29 PM on March 28, 2004

The Premiers' version of "Farmer John."
posted to Ask Metafilter by bkeaggy at 9:30 AM on December 22, 2003

Neat! Dirty is good, and has always been good -- especially considering how easy it is for a dippy bartender to go too heavy on the Vermouth.
posted to Ask Metafilter by bkeaggy at 1:15 PM on December 19, 2003