MetaX – Video File Meta Data Tagging
I started a project not long ago to convert my physical DVD library into a digital movie library. One of the things I used to obsess over is entering every bit of meta data for each video file. Now with two kids, I slowly fell off that bandwagon.
Luckily there are both Windows and Mac OS X versions of the software.
via Kerstetter.net via Lifehacker
How To Pack 10 Days of Clothes in One Carry-On
If you’re looking for tips on how to pack your bags efficiently for air travel (or any travel, really), what better person to ask than a flight attendant?
Heather Poole, a flight attendant from Los Angeles, demonstrated how to pack enough for a 10-day trip into a single standard carry-on.
via The New York Times via Lifehacker
The Political Compass
With the complexity of today’s economic and social issues, I agree with website The Political Compass that a simple one-dimensional scale (i.e. left vs. right) is an inadequate descriptor of my socio-economic philosophy. To me, it’s not as simple as declaring myself as a “Democrat” or a “Republican”. Like college laundry, there’s not just “clean” and “dirty”, but rather, many fine levels and classifications in-between.
The Political Compass attempts to tackle this complexity by adding a 2nd dimension: Authoritarian (Facism) vs. Libertarian (Anarchism). I’d love to post where famous leaders fall on the above graphic, but it’s more fun if you take the (short) quiz on their website to find out where you stand first. There’s no spin here. They won’t ask you for any personal information.
After you complete the quiz, the site will show where you fall on the scale and also where other world figures fall. I found it completely enlightening and reaffirming of my personal beliefs and convictions. I also found myself in respectable company. 
Enough babble. Take the quiz and share your thoughts on this scale! No need to post your results.
Thanks for the link, Brian!
UPDATE: When you finish the test, check out where the U.S. Senate (as of 2008) lands on this scale.
How To Make Spam Musubi
I was first introduced to the seaweed-wrapped awesome of a spam musubi by one of my volleyball buddies back in college. It is a complete meal in a conveniently hand-sized package. I lacked the foresight to get the recipe from my friend simply because he made it often enough.
Lucky, we have the interwebz.
Mike “Filthy Nickels” Hirakami, this post is dedicated to you.
via notes from the zeitgeist via BoingBoing
Sushi Etiquette
So how many people have you offended by not adhering to proper Sushi Etiquette?
via The World’s Best Ever via Always Looking via SwissMiss via clusterflock via LifeHacker
In-N-Out’s Secret Menu
By now, you’ve already heard people ordering items such as a Double-Double Animal Style at In-N-Out. Have you ever wondered what else is on the secret menu?
Badmouth compiled the most comprehensive list of secret menu items I’ve seen.
via Badmouth
Still Tasty
As Chris says, this website is “ridiculously useful.” If you’ve ever wondered how long that loaf of sourdough bread in the refrigerator will remain unspoiled or if that apple in the fruit basket is still in its prime, Still Tasty is the website for you.
The interface is simple. Simply type the food your are wondering about in the search bar or browse via category. There’s a Still Tasty iPhone app for $1.99 if that suits your fancy.
Thanks for the tip, Chris!
via Still Tasty
Shopping for a Mac?
If you’re shopping for a Mac, AppleInsider has a very handy price matrix that compares the prices of current generation Macs across multiple sites.
Equally handy is the MacRumors Buyer’s Guide. This website tracks product releases and recommends whether or not it’s a good time to make a purchase based on an impending new release or update.
That covers when and where to buy–can’t help you with how to buy it, though.
via AppleInsider via Gizmodo
via MacRumors
What is a Web Browser?
Anybody who has spent any amount of time playing the role of “family tech support guy” can appreciate this.
Luckily, Jason Toff at Google decided to act on this tedious endeavor by creating a website that defines and explains what a web browser is.
I’m forwarding this to my parents right now.
Unclutter with Evernote
Being a religious user of Evernote, I’m always excited to find new ways to use it. Considering how our garage is now a blackhole of forgotten items (in bins), this is a great idea!
I already use Evernote for note-taking and receipt keeping, so storage inventory fits nicely into my world. For those of you unfamiliar with Evernote, here’s a little overview from Lifehacker.
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