The problem I keep running in to is that most of the searches I try mostly come up with either advertisements or conflicting information. And I wouldn't even know how to find a barber shop that does straight razor shaves without calling a bunch of them. Any picks for Vegas sushi restaurants...

So I'm headed to Las Vegas next week for a critical care class with a couple other paramedics. We're going to be looking for fun things to do without spending a ton of money on Sunday-Wednesday nights for three weeks in a row. We're staying at the Stratosphere, so we'll be riding the rides at...

If you go to the REI and you have any interest whatsoever in coffee, make sure to go Espresso Vivace. It's across (and just down) the street from the entrance to the REI parking garage. I just got back from Seattle and that made the entire trip worth it, it was that good. Get a macchiato (in...

Silva v. Rampage is anyone's match, imo. Rampage overall game has improved a lot since the Pride days, he seemed to train pretty hard prior to coming to the UFC. And Silva hasn't been the same since Crocop kicked him in the head in the open-weight GP. I expect the fight to be much more even than...

Wow, thanks for your thoughtful reply! I think I'll cross Jamaica off my list, although it sounds like it could be a blast with someone who knew the area. I did also find some good deals in Cozumel, which looks like it's more in your neighborhood. I'll definitely look into Costa Rica too! I've...

Quote: Originally Posted by nickdawg Yeah, I think that's one of the "buzzwords" that these forum censors looks for. I was reading a post on another forum and I couldn't figure out what **** meant. Then I realized that PØRN fit there. I really don't know why PØRN is censored yet...

Does anyone know if it's possible to find a low-key spring break destination in the Caribbean that doesn't cost an arm and a leg? Does such a thing exist? I've never been to the Caribbean, and I'm not trying to be super-picky, I just want to be able to snorkle, lay on the beach, and eat some...

Yeah, thanks- as if I didn't have enough ways to procrastinate! This game is pretty sweet...

I'm not a big fan of the tap water around here- it tastes like chlorine at best, and occasionally on a bad day it'll taste like soap. I'm surprised to see so many of you say how neutral Fiji water is- maybe I got a bad bottle, but when I tried it, it tasted like minerals in an unpleasant way. So...

Quote: Originally Posted by marvin Not a bad choice as long as you're not going to reload. With all the police trade-ins floating around, used ones are rather inexpensive for a quality polymer pistol. 2nd Gen G23s go for ~ $375 around here. That's a good idea. I don't really know...

I bought NHT Super Ones after listening to all the paradigms and never regretted it. But after hearing the Epos ELS-3 at Echo Audio in Portland, OR (Echo Audio - Your source for the finest Home Audio and Hi-Fi Audio Equipment) I couldn't resist... The low end isn't as low, but in every other way...

I'm recently getting back into shooting, which I've always enjoyed but not done enough of. I borrowed a friends Glock 17 (9mm) and took it out to the range a couple times, and I'm thinking of buying myself a Glock 23 (40 cal). A head-fi search for "Glock 23" turned up... this thread! Which I...

My life has taken some turns, and long story short, I'm looking to do some extended travelling on the cheap. I'm thinking 1-6 months, for not much more than $3000 including airfare. I've considered Buenos Aires (a la How To Live Like a Rock Star in Buenos Aires), or Thailand (which supposedly...

I'm also a Requiem for a Dream fan... Beautiful, intense, depressing. And I've been called a "sadistic person" for recommending it to friends! Still, no other movie has made me feel as uncomfortable as Blue Velvet by David Lynch. It's another captivating movie, as is Mulholland Dr., for...

I hadn't considered SkypeOut... cool service. I looked up the rates and it's 23 cents/min to a mobile. I have Packet8 VoIP, and it turns out SkypeOut is a little cheaper. I was hoping to do a bit better on the rate, but mostly I don't want to be tied down to calling from home. Does anyone know...

I was wondering if any of you knew any good ways to call South Africa, preferably calling to a mobile phone, without spending a bundle of money. I've seen some places online that sell phone cards, but I don't know how reputable they are so I don't want to give them a credit card number... Any...

Another reason to love head-fi!! Thanks, Pinky! 7-8-10-17-20 G

It sounds like your compressor is not working. The AUX Heat light usually indicates that the indoor unit is doing all the heating, which is done with electric filaments. It kicks in when the compressor is not keeping up with the heating demand, or not working at all. It is not very efficient: it...

My oldest copy of Phantastes so far, by my favorite author, George MacDonald (with size reference). It's from 1884, and is two volumes of a six volume set. I don't have the rest of the set, though... I'm still hunting for a first edition, and a first edition of Lilith as well. G

I read through this whole thread hoping to find some other Wario's Woods players. My wife, her brother, and I all think it's the best player vs. player game ever. We might be the best three players in the world, though, since I don't think anyone else is playing it... G

Quote: Originally Posted by halcyon ... And if you are ready for something a little longer lasting, try this: http://research.lumeta.com/ches/me/index.html NB! If you are involved in a life-critical system operation monitoring, do not mess with the last test. The effects last more...

Quote: Originally Posted by Jmmmmm edit: oh yeah guys, 'asymptote' is in every good essay. This completely made my day. G (I might actually use 'asymptote' in an essay though...)

That made me laugh, but I agree that the mix could've been better (worse). Except for the New Kids song, those were all songs you're likely to hear if you put your radio on scan. That guy was a really good sport for acting like he enjoyed the music! G

Also keep in mind that many/most ice cubes in commercials are acrylic, not ice... G

Quote: Originally Posted by kilkil deschutes jubelale (winter brew) is the best offering from them, an excellent beer Jubelale has always been my favorite beer from Deschutes, although either my tastes have changed or last year's batch wasn't quite as good. I really got in to...