Meanwhile, the makers of these consumer devices seem entirely unprepared for the possibility of their alarm sounding anything but a false positive. There is nothing on any of their websites that says what action a parent should take if their alarm goes off, not even an offhand statement about calling 911.

Exactly. These gadgets — whether approved by your pediatrician or not — can provide peace of mind, so long as you don’t obsess over it. Frankly, it’s easier for me to pay scant attention to my kid’s monitor, knowing if he stops breathing the monitor will alert me to that. Sure, there have been false positives, but I’d…

Yeah, but you also have some of the finest craft breweries in the country, providing voluminous, hoppy “medication” for your deep sense of loss and frustration.

For me, it’s a bowl of ramen, but not the good kind — one made with one of those dried-noodle/MSG-packet packages that’s 10 for $1. I think the combination of broth (hydration) and sodium makes it work. Given the McD-based responses, sodium appears to be a common denominator in hangover cures.

Isn’t this just nut butter? Why call it cheese? That seems to set it up to fail because that word carries with it expectations, which I can’t imagine this meeting. Granted, I think it sounds quite delicious and I’d dig into a cashew-sunflower “butter” or “spread” or “dip” with abandon. But calling it cheese would…

My GF doesn’t understand the concept that with garlic a little goes a long way.

I did not imply that a short cut makes a computer into different hardware.

The dock shows, what, 10-12 apps max? I’ve never tried stuffing it, but I imagine there’s a point after which it’s too full. And even if it’s unlimited, why would you want every single app/folder shortcut/etc. in the Dock? It would be unwieldy IMO. So while it may not be “necessary” (for you), it could be helpful or…

Some people like to use the keyboard to start apps, some people like to use the mouse. Those who prefer using the mouse probably would appreciate this functionality.

So adding additional functionality (based on the Windows world) is “breaking” MacOS? Does adding this to the Dock in any way alter the OS or change how it operates? Does a MBP running Sierra all of a sudden become an Apple IIe when these shortcuts are added to the Dock?? Because you’re implying that is what happens,…

Do you really want to leave driving in a snowstorm up to a car’s tech, whether it’s a BMW, MB, Tesla, Volvo, other? Because if that’s your standard for autonomous driving, I think the car for you is still decades away.

we could have saved a fortune and bought Yak 38 Forgers from the Russians.

At first I was in agreement with you, but reading it again in context, I think it is correct.

I believe — at least I’ve read on the internet somewhere (maybe here), so you know it’s gotta be true — that buttermilk is freezable. So buy a quart, use what you need, then freeze in 1-cup portions (in zip-top sandwich bags; put them on a sheet tray, stick ‘em in the freezer, then when they’re frozen, remove the…

That thing still haunts appears in my sidebar. I’m nearing the point of closing my deadspin tab, deleting all cookies and web history, uninstalling Chrome, turning off my computer, throwing it out the window and not returning to the ‘online world’ until 2017 just so I don’t have to see that ungodly creature again,…

I think he was going for the “bank shot” joke — which is both a basketball term and a reference to her attempt to take Tim’s money — and ignored the pre-nup (which, as you point out, should protect Tim).

No, not really. That line is poorly worded. The US does have a group of schools known as the HBCU - Historically Black Colleges and Universities. And yes, the member schools historically were all/predominantly African-American students (because those students couldn’t get into the Alabamas, Ole Misses, Auburns and…

*reviews record of NC GOP screwing over minorities in the state*

I don’t think it’s a matter of “winning back” Midwestern people who voted for Trump (and writing them off is a stupid idea that will guarantee future Electoral College losses). Rather, the problem to solve is how do you get non-GOPers to actually vote for your candidate. The undervoting problem in 2016 was “yuuuge”.…

When the follow-up joke is better than the original, +1 oligopoly.