Why don't cable manufacturers make cables that are easier to pull? Because the cable manufacturers' managers don't have to pull the cables themselves.

To support his goal of bringing more attention to the plight of abused children, "Dickey also landed sponsorships from several companies" whose clothing and electronic products are manufactured by child laborers.

This is why we can't have nice things.

"YOU CANNOT BE SERIOUS!!!"

It amazes me that 1) he launched himself by flexing his legs only partially and 2) he stayed on his feet after landing even though his legs were bent fully (an incredible feet, I mean feat, despite having one hand on the turf).

What if someone catches a bug after work?

And you, mine. Could anything be more perfect?

This cartoon (and its derivatives for various situations) has a place in this discussion.

Precisely said, indeed. Are we demisoulmates?

This cartoon has a place in our discussion.

The corollary is, "Imperfection is the handmaiden of evil."

Precisely.

"...I am in control here, in the [press box]..."

On Wall Street, that's called short selling.

Or unicorns.

Yep, your original is far better. It's got the right spirit.

...and, Thing says CP.

Too bad that Thing was ruined. I'll take a van instead.

Taking a left turn, I'll suggest that the best wireless mouse is Wacom's wireless pen tablet (which includes a mouse, as well as a pen, for the tablet).

Nice work in your comments on DIY stoves. After reading a lot about these things in the past, I was also wondering how I could reproduce lab-level results by bashing a few cans together at home. (Oddly, the descriptions of DIY rocket stoves, wood-gas stoves, etc. never seem to include measurements that rise to the…