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I liked Seattle: Past To Present. It can be a little dry in places (hah!), but it is interesting, and goes into detail about events and people that other histories do not. I believe he wrote it as part of a thesis.

On Preview: Sons of the Profits is very entertaining as well, but more lightweight.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Gorgik at 7:13 PM on December 2, 2014

Ballad of a Ladyman, by Sleater-Kinney
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Gorgik at 9:23 PM on November 17, 2014

Also ahould have mentioned I'm aware of Thomas Haas' jerseys
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Gorgik at 11:39 AM on October 10, 2014

I went with the jersey from Simons
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Gorgik at 2:45 PM on November 11, 2014

I was suicidal through high school, college and graduate school. Therapy kept me alive then. More recently, it helped me understand that not only was I still self-destructive (albeit more subtly), but it helped me explore the roots of those feelings and how they were expressed in my life. Once I recognized the pattern/cycles for what they were, I was able to change them. My health improved significantly (lost a significant amount of weight, became fit, etc) once I was able to control it.… [more]
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Gorgik at 3:27 PM on November 2, 2014

Last Sept. I had an L3-L4 disc bulge that caused sciatic pain so intense I couldn't stay upright (sitting or standing) for more than a few minutes. I had two injections. The first one took about a week to start working, and took my pain down about 30%-40%. The second, 2.5 weeks after the first, took the pain most of the rest of the way down. Between those, PT and acupuncture, I was mobile again after about 5 weeks, and recovered enough to return to work after another 3. I was essentially… [more]
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Gorgik at 5:54 PM on August 29, 2014

"Liar" by Justine Larbalestier has an avid teenage runner as a central character, and running is a central theme in the book.

It'll be a much, much more enjoyable read if you don't learn anything else about it before picking it up.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Gorgik at 8:16 AM on July 28, 2014 marked best answer

I'd do by setting up three columns. One is for the server name, the other is for the date, the last is for the hour of the event [=HOUR(A2)]. Once you have all the data in this format, generate a pivot table with the server name and hour as row labels, and the date as a column label. It's not a graph, but it will show you where you have spikes.

If you really need a graph, you could manipulate the pivot table data into a format that you could then graph.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Gorgik at 6:43 AM on July 4, 2014

Museum(s)? Or contact the local universities' middle eastern studies department.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Gorgik at 4:32 PM on July 3, 2014

I don't know about "beautiful", but Daniel Pinkwater has some great kids' books. Tooth Gnasher Superflash was a favorite among the preschool kids I used to teach. Funny, cool pictures, stuff the kids remembered.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Gorgik at 9:28 AM on July 2, 2014

Sympathy, by Sleater Kinney, about the premature birth of one of the group's son.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Gorgik at 8:31 PM on June 29, 2014

This short about empathy might be helpful to you. It's hard to turn off the "problem solver", but is is important.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Evwgu369Jw
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Gorgik at 9:39 AM on June 28, 2014 marked best answer

Changes and Step Up are both excellent resources for parents, and both run support groups. Step Up is generally focused on violent teenagers, but support all kinds of issues and can help with referrals.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Gorgik at 7:28 PM on June 5, 2014

Lord Of The Rings certainly has lessons on leadership, teamwork, management and change.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Gorgik at 10:53 AM on April 13, 2014

Not only does The End of Mr. Y meet your criteria, but it's a great book!
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Gorgik at 10:33 PM on April 11, 2014

Holy moley. Can one of you please write my boss a note about why he's not getting his report?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Gorgik at 12:18 PM on March 20, 2014

The city of Seattle has a resource page for abusers. I'm only familiar with Wellspring, having seen some pretty compelling presentations from them.

Even if you aren't in Seattle, your ex might reach out to them and see if they have suggestions for local to him resources.

They can't help, though, if the person perpetrating the abuse doesn't want to change.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Gorgik at 6:51 AM on February 19, 2014

Thanks all, this is helpful.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Gorgik at 6:11 AM on February 10, 2014

Set This House In Order, by Matt Ruff

DSM-5 qualified!
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Gorgik at 7:49 PM on January 8, 2014

Nothing new to suggest really, but I love Sleater-Kinney and Neko Case.

For Neko Case, try the New Pornographers. She doesn't sing on all their recordings, but Mass Romantic has a lot of her.

RE: Sleater-Kinney, I'd suggest One Beat and All Hands on the Bad One. I really like the first song on All Hands On the Bad One.

Ooh, one more. The Long Blondes. I only have "Someone to Drive You Home", so I can't speak… [more]
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Gorgik at 8:42 PM on January 4, 2014

It's been a while since I've read it, but Whipping Star by Frank Herbert fits this bill.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Gorgik at 7:41 PM on January 2, 2014

It was 15 years earlier than your date, but NOVA had an episode called "It's About Time"

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0662636/
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Gorgik at 7:00 PM on December 29, 2013

2nd King, specifically Christine, Firestarter or Pet Semetary. Not too heavy and well-paced
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Gorgik at 11:46 AM on November 20, 2013

I think this happens several times in the first two Chronicles of Thomas Covenant (it's been a while since I've read them)
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Gorgik at 7:41 PM on November 19, 2013

Zendegi by Greg Egan does this.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Gorgik at 9:57 PM on November 14, 2013

I joined an adult kickball league some time ago (part of http://www.underdogseattle.com/), and I was significantly overweight and out of shape. I knew the team captain, and we were playing at the lowest competitive level, where most participants were out to have a good time (not really aggressive about competition). Everyone was supportive as I lumbered around the bases, and it was a lot of fun.

The team didn't get back together the next year, and my interests veered… [more]
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Gorgik at 5:32 AM on September 15, 2013

The third time I watched The Prestige, I realized that the narration at the end was not only describing the magic trick, but also the way the movie was structured, and in particular the final reveal about Hugh Jackman's trick. Left me completely stunned
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Gorgik at 8:10 AM on September 9, 2013 marked best answer

Someone here recommended Quest protein bars a while ago. High protein, low carb, some pretty good flavors. About 180 calories, so it might not be enough to replace lunch on its own...
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Gorgik at 5:48 AM on September 3, 2013

Shelter Alliance takes phones and does free shipping. If you're convenient to downtown Seattle, I'd be happy to meet you and take your phone (I have a shipment going to them in the not too distant future). Memail me.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Gorgik at 5:10 PM on August 31, 2013

I've found dynamic warmups before running and static stretching after to be helpful.

I have quad soreness as well, and the best warmups for me have been walking lunges. For stretching after, try the hip quad stretch. There are a ton of general guides online, for example, here and here

Really, though, make sure you're taking care of all the muscles in your legs and hips so they support and enforce each other.

The other… [more]
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Gorgik at 6:17 AM on August 2, 2013

Child of Fortune, by Norman Spinrad, is about a young girl taking her wanderjahr, and her travels to different planets. If you read it and like it, please then try The Void Captain's Tale, set in the same universe but is a radically different story about adults.

Stars in My Pocket Like Grains of Sand, by Samuel Delaney, isn't about travel per se, but contains some really cool worlds/cultures.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Gorgik at 5:34 AM on July 23, 2013

Live performance with unscripted attendees?

Wet and Rusting, by Menomena.

The participants who show up at 2:35 are clearly having fun.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Gorgik at 6:56 AM on July 13, 2013

Check out Times Square Suites. It's a hotel, but "rooms" are converted condos/apartments, have dishes, washer/dryer, lots of space. Right next to Stanley park, and there's a Safeway across the street.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Gorgik at 12:32 PM on July 10, 2013

Two things off the bat. She needs to be careful about preventing the father from seeing the child. The terms "custodial interference" and "kidnapping" come to mind, and if he's hostile towards her he could pursue those claims simply out of spite, even if he doesn't want to have anything to do with the child.

Secondly, she should contact a Domestic Violence organization. Even if she doesn't want their services broadly speaking, this is one of the… [more]
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Gorgik at 8:12 AM on June 29, 2013

We just came back from a trip to CHI.

Try to make time to take one of the Architecture Foundation tours. We did the Boat Tour and the Modern Skyscrapers. Both were really cool.

The three standout food things we did were Blackbird (fancy), Hot Doug's (not fancy but a little pricy, but get there before they open or you'll be waiting in line for 30-60 minutes, I'd guess), and Katherine Anne Confections
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Gorgik at 8:11 AM on June 11, 2013

A few things:

1) Make sure you are stretching appropriately after running. Not that weird bouncy stuff you see people doing when you're out and about, but appropriate post-workout stretching. If you have a PT, they can make suggestions, or you can look online

2) Don't think of your knees in isolation, but as part of a larger chain of muscles/systems that work together in running. Make sure you're taking care of the chain, if one part's weak,… [more]
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Gorgik at 5:54 AM on June 7, 2013

Licton Springs is West of Maple Leaf (opposite side of I-5), near Northgate Mall and the Northgate Transit Center.

We live in the neighborhood and commute downtown, and you have a few options. You can walk, drive or bus (or cycle, for that matter) to the transit center, and take the 41 (~15-20 minutes) or the 66 (~25 minutes), both faster than the 358, and not as weird. Depending on where you are, there's a slower bus (the 316) that also goes downtown (~35 min). We… [more]
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Gorgik at 4:33 AM on May 31, 2013

I don't know what the thing is, but I'm compelled to point out (for those outside Seattle) that your picture contains a nice shot of Big Bertha's cutting head (the huge tunnel boring machine that's going to dig the new waterfront tunnel). It's the green thing in the middle right of the picture.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Gorgik at 4:26 AM on May 30, 2013

I've used eccentric heel exercises to great effect. There are lots online; but I focus on raising fast/lowering slowly.

I'm currently in a similar position as you. I was going to run i a 10 mile race today, but strained my calf about ten days ago. The heel raises helped, and were it not for a (separate) hernia I'd be running today.

Of course, a doctor is a better source of info, but that's what has worked for me
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Gorgik at 4:06 AM on May 25, 2013

How about a Fremont Troll cake? Probably not too difficult to shape (you could get away with something lumpy), and you could pretty it up with colors...
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Gorgik at 11:59 AM on April 29, 2013

Learn about the Fundamental Attribution Error. It might help you modify the way you see others.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Gorgik at 6:02 PM on April 28, 2013

Longshot suggestion.

The play Equus is about (sort of) mental illness and features horses. There aren't scenes of people with horse heads (that I remember). However, advertisements for productions of the play had actors with horse heads moving around on stage.

For me, powerful images like this can get mashed up with the narrative.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Gorgik at 8:11 PM on April 16, 2013

Genre-bending books:

Gun, With Occasional Music, with kangaroo thugs

Yiddish Policeman's Union, with Jews in Alaska

Motherless Brooklyn, with a "detective" who has Tourette's.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Gorgik at 12:56 PM on April 3, 2013

Whether you should or not depends on what you think you have to lose.

I was in a similar situation about 6 months ago, although I had actually done an extensive set of face-to-face interviews. When they passed, I was crushed. I got a little more specific feedback than you did, and after thinking about it and spending three intense days drafting it, I sent an email to the hiring manager about why I thought they should reconsider. In my case, the entire team agreed to… [more]
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Gorgik at 11:25 AM on March 21, 2013

It's not fast, but Daft Punk did it for me today. How can you not persevere physically to someone telling you:

Work it
Make it
Do it
Makes us

Harder
Better
Faster
Stronger
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Gorgik at 5:37 PM on March 16, 2013

Cass Turnbull's Guide to Pruning is a great reference/educational book. I think there's a slight focus on plants in the PNW, but there's a lot of good, general explanations and tips in it.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Gorgik at 12:37 PM on March 12, 2013 marked best answer

What are some fun coffee shops?

El Diablo on Queen Anne

Makeda coffee in Greenwood

Wayward coffee in Roosevelt/U-District (distinct from the Wayward Cafe)
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Gorgik at 9:56 PM on February 27, 2013

The Unpleasant Profession of Jonathan Hoag by Robert Heinlein, about a guy who can't remember what he does during the day.

All You Zombies, also by Heinlein, the mother of all time-travel stories.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Gorgik at 9:00 PM on February 12, 2013

Little Talks, Of Monsters and Men. A depressing song based on the lyrics, but catchy with lots of "Hey!"
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Gorgik at 5:16 PM on February 10, 2013

"uplift" is something you do to dolphins and monkeys, not software.

Also, I first heard "out of pocket" on The Wire, so every time someone says it at work I think they are being investigated.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Gorgik at 4:23 AM on January 11, 2013