I know upgrading directly from the immediate previous version (9.10 to 10.4, 11.4 to 11.10, etc) is pretty simple, I want to be able to skip all that in between and just go directly from 9.10 to 11.10.

Hmm. What's the easiest way to upgrade from ubuntu 9.10 to 11.10 without losing all my settings and stuff?

You mean most American "Chinese" food...

First thing that comes to mind is your diet. Are you getting enough protein? Complex carbs that'll get you through the day?

Yeah. The "official way" makes me angry. Why bother to call it "live" at all?

I use my keys to tap the doorknob before I touch it - even if the door isn't locked. Last year I learnt to hang on to the door or the frame of the car while I was getting in or out. My current problem is the metal screws on light switch plates - I often brush them while trying to feel for the switch.

mmm, an entire bag of chips.. *heads out to buy some*

why do people think we need to do stuff like people do on TV?

If you have a little bit of extra time, look up volunteering gigs, too. Not only do you get to help people and organisations out, you often get to learn something, gain skills, socialise and/or network with other people, and sometimes they also feed you while you're out doing stuff.

Folders and search are good for different things. Search is great for that 1 email you know you have but is buried deep in the archives. Folders are good for that stack of emails about that 1 topic (or theme, or class) that you need to go over.

There's no shame in becoming the "cheap" (really, poor) person in your social group. I am. I do say "I'd love to go to [insert chi-chi restaurant] for your birthday, but I can't, I'll meet you folks later for a drink," because I really can't afford to. Some people like to make jokes about it, but I let it roll off my…

This! And music, and magazines. Author readings, talks, free internet. Free-to-enter competitions that win you great stuff (we once won an entire set of books nominated for some prize). Libraries ftw!

don't know. some cats just like to sit in the (clean) litter. My cat likes to sit in fresh litter after I've washed out the box and refilled it. She won't hang out in it anymore after she's soiled it though.

Unless I'm working with unmanageably large amounts of food, I do the corner-of-the-chopping-board (scrape from chopping board into the pot/pan) method. Why? Because I didn't grow up with a dishwasher. Every extra plate/bowl/fork/spoon used is an extra bit of time washing it. I'm not one of those people who end up with…

Most bike parts are pretty valuable. Wheels wear out all the time, people keep the frames, go in for new tires. Also, a good set of gears can be pricey. We've made the mistake of forgetting to lock the back tires before and have returned to a rear-wheel-less and gear-less bike. Bike stores, particularly those that do…

Yeah, if you're getting home from work first, then there's your problem right there. We both mostly work from home, so we're usually at home come dinnertime. But if you can, try to ease him into the whole cooking thing (does he cook? Like to cook? - we both love cooking, I'm just a lazy slob who gets absorbed in my…

Pasta is super easy. Next time you're grocery-shopping, let them pick their favourite pastas (preferable the macaroni type, easier for little beings to eat). When you get home from work, start boiling the water, then fire up a large saucepan, fizzle the onion, then meat (if you want), then garlic. By this time,…

This is what the Internet is for! (Also pr0n, but whatever) I use these recipes all the time. There are a lot of tutorials online. Check them out, and go forth and explore the wonderful world of homemade bread.

"darling, can you give me a hand with this?" :D

I think the key problem to this alleged "pursuit" of "happiness" is that when put in this sort of context we start perceiving happiness to be some kind of elusive thing that needs to be gained, like conquering the dragon and rescuing the princess, or something similar. If one can accept that "happiness" is more akin…