Thanks for the help, all.

It appears that this would involve soldering which means that I'm going to almost definitely sit it out. Handyman to the rescue!
posted to Ask Metafilter by hijinx at 1:24 PM on June 16, 2008

If you're going to delve into chain Mexican food with Chipotle, then you really should just skip it and have Qdoba instead. They're around the corner from each other downtown (16th & Market.)

I've found in Denver that it's harder to find bad Mexican food than it is to find good Mexican food. Las Margaritas on South Gaylord is pretty good. Little Anita's on South Colorado Boulevard has the best chips and salsa I've had here yet - it's a ways from... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by hijinx at 7:33 AM on July 13, 2004

I say good.

We have the Cerulean queen-sized mattress from Comfortaire and have had it for a couple of years now. It was an upgrade from my firm IKEA mattress which my wife couldn't really use, as it really hurt her back.

No large complaints, but the only caveat is this.

You can't sit on the edge of the bed, ever. The edges are just foam and will collapse under any weight for a longish period of time. I've rotated the... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by hijinx at 7:50 AM on July 8, 2004 marked best answer

As sugarfish says, Rogers Park is going to be a little cheaper, and so would Jefferson Park - my wife and I nearly got a place there for $475 that was quite nice and loads cheaper than what we were paying.

Cost of living in Chicago is probably going to be a little more in general than the south, too. But it's totally worth it.
posted to Ask Metafilter by hijinx at 6:11 AM on July 3, 2004

My first question before seeking alternatives would be, do you already own your name as a domain name? I would personally use yourname.com on CVs, and consider an ancillary domain for all your blogging/photos/junk.
posted to Ask Metafilter by hijinx at 10:48 AM on June 21, 2004

Mo, you got it. Nice job!

There were some stray Kensington extensions that weren't disabled - my predecessor here used a Kensington mouse, and perhaps he enjoyed Incessant Blinking Down Arrow.

Thanks!
posted to Ask Metafilter by hijinx at 12:04 PM on June 17, 2004

badstone, I was a PC user for eight years before I switched to Mac about three years ago. I absolutely used to abhor Macs and was a hardcore PC advocate. Macs running OS 9.x? Toys. Lousy. Etc.

Then OS X came out, and I gave the Mac serious consideration. So serious that I ended up buying one. And truth be told, it's one of the best computers I've ever owned. I was actually excited about getting it - something I never felt with a PC, frankly.

I... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by hijinx at 12:34 PM on June 10, 2004

I absolutely love Hoefler Text.
posted to Ask Metafilter by hijinx at 6:22 AM on June 7, 2004

I've had no problems and no glitches yet. I personally think it's still beta insofar as browser support goes - the feature set seems quite solid.
posted to Ask Metafilter by hijinx at 3:25 PM on May 18, 2004

I, too, was somewhat skeptical about Chillow when my cohort Ryan purchased one. But my wife and I bought them and I must say, they work beautifully.

Be sure to heed the Chillow's instructions on doing a monthly "sweep," and keep it away from sharp objects - the surface is somewhat fragile. Initially I was worried that the thing would stay as stiff as it was out-of-the-box, but it softened up nicely in a matter of weeks.

I use it every... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by hijinx at 10:23 AM on April 28, 2004

I use and swear by BBEdit Lite (which is still available at the bottom of this page.) TextWrangler does appear to be worth the price though.
posted to Ask Metafilter by hijinx at 8:07 AM on March 24, 2004

I don't want to "me too," but I wholeheartedly agree that premarital counseling is a fine idea.

The time before and after the wedding can be tumultuous and stressful, and counseling can truly help with that. The counseling my wife and I received wasn't religious in nature and, ultimately, wasn't with an incredible counselor - but we still valued the experience.
posted to Ask Metafilter by hijinx at 8:40 AM on March 9, 2004

First, go to Centerstage Chicago and search to your heart's content.

Greek: Greek Islands. Chinese: all I know is take-out, not very sit-downy.

What to do?

I'd say, "Avoid Navy Pier." (It's terribly overrated and is quite touristy.) Explore the neighborhoods: Andersonville, Lincoln Square, Logan Square, Wicker Park, River North, Hyde Park, Pilsen, Chinatown. Each has its own feel and... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by hijinx at 12:50 PM on March 2, 2004

I'll second the Basecamp recommendation; it's also no cost if you're using it for just one project.
posted to Ask Metafilter by hijinx at 12:28 PM on February 26, 2004

Also, dealmac and dealnews.
posted to Ask Metafilter by hijinx at 12:29 PM on January 27, 2004

I can't go for BBEdit at this point either, but BBEdit Lite is still available - scroll down to the bottom of the page. It's free and has all the functions one needs to start out with.

BBEdit (Lite) is my pick, easily.
posted to Ask Metafilter by hijinx at 7:20 AM on January 24, 2004

When I was in Chicago, I had DIRECTV and not one problem during snowstorms. There was one time that the signal went south, but that was during a rather violent thunderstorm. In contrast, cable was very problematic in Chicago and is a little off-kilter in Denver.
posted to Ask Metafilter by hijinx at 1:55 PM on January 14, 2004

One thing that will probably make purists cringe is the fact that my practice Peavey amp has built-in effects. The whole thing uses DSP to emulate effects in pedals and, for my purposes, it works pretty well. I would recommend giving a look at amps that include these features if you're looking to just "fool around," and second the call for buying pedals.

And, of course, rawk out.
posted to Ask Metafilter by hijinx at 12:13 PM on January 9, 2004

I will reiterate that bookshelves are the best option, and if you're near a Container Store or Great Indoors, I'd recommend looking at elfa stuff. Pricey, but great quality.
posted to Ask Metafilter by hijinx at 8:30 AM on December 29, 2003

I have the same printer, a 932C, and am amazed at ink prices. I have purchased cartridges from inkcarts.com before, remanufactured, with no problems.
posted to Ask Metafilter by hijinx at 8:28 AM on December 29, 2003

A very good general resource for the, "When should I buy a Mac?" question is the MacRumors Buyers' Guide. They include information on how old each model is, and give advice based on rumors and facts (imagine that!) on when the "right" time to buy is. Of course, there is no perfect time - but this helps.
posted to Ask Metafilter by hijinx at 2:02 PM on December 23, 2003

I would look at the Honda Odyssey, Nissan Quest, and Toyota Sienna in that order.

Chrysler puts out a good minivan, and many of the problems with the 80s models are taken care of, but frankly you can find something more reliable elsewhere.

Insofar as new v. used goes, try to find one year old or "demo" cars if you can. A friend (no, really, a friend) bought his Acura this way and saved something like $8,000. The sacrifice is that it... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by hijinx at 10:39 AM on December 16, 2003

Here is the deal. I know that e-commerce involves a number of layers of security, site certificates, and the like - but I'm not sure how they go together, exactly.

I'm knowledgable in backend stuff, but haven't had to tackle this - until now. Assume I already have the product(s) I want to sell, but nothing else. No software, no site certificates, nothing.

Thanks in advance.
posted to Ask Metafilter by hijinx at 11:11 AM on December 11, 2003

Yep - it's an existing company.

Sorry about the vagueness of the original question; I'm basically starting from scratch. There's an existing system in place (which I don't understand, hence the question) but I've been asked to reevaluate it going forward.

I've done a few small-time PayPal things in the past, but this is a major system that will sell hundreds or thousands of items during a 3-4 month period. Also, there is no physical inventory,... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by hijinx at 12:42 PM on December 11, 2003

We moved to Colorado a few months ago, and it is Damned Dry here. I mean really dry.

I tend to use a shea butter-based lotion for my hands, which get very dry and generally unsightly. For me, the simple lotions like Vaseline Intensive Care are like water - they feel good for 2 seconds and then peeter out. And some are the opposite: far too thick.

I say: shea butter.

(Hi, by the way. It's been a while.)
posted to Ask Metafilter by hijinx at 8:45 AM on December 10, 2003

Google defines "shea butter." Just for you, taz.
posted to Ask Metafilter by hijinx at 9:51 AM on December 10, 2003