That's what I try to do, too. Most of my work is with long-term clients, fortunately, so it's usually a simple hours-times-fee calculation with the occasional freebie thrown in when they need something minor done.

I didn't understand its calculations. If a "meh" job for a big corporation will take two hours, and I charge $75/hr, how is it coming up with a total fee of $338? Have I been going about it all wrong and just multiplying my rate by my hours worked?

I didn't like the arrogance he was prone to display while overtaking from the time he first started in F1. I'm not saying he isn't one of the best drivers in the field—he clearly has been from the beginning—just that I've never liked him.

I thought he was dead when he pitted for the 4th (3rd?) time with so few laps to go. He dropped from 7th to 12th or 13th but battled right back up to 7th on the fresh tires. Considering he was calling his car a dog over the radio, that was impressive work.

Yeah, I wouldn't say drama-filled either, but it was more fun to watch than I expected. The last half of the race or so had enough action and passing in the 6th-to-12th place range to make it difficult for the director to know which cars to show. I enjoyed watching those guys fight it out.

The double points is a shitty gimmick designed to increase drama, but comes with the potential to totally screw everything up.

Nice timing! My Moto X is due to be delivered today to replace my iPhone 5!

If you're like me, you'll get sick of seeing ads and cancel way before the two-month free trial expires.

The summary up there from USA Today says the NCAA can't prohibit schools and conferences from offering students a share of revenue, it doesn't say schools and conferences have to share revenue. Seems like there's a way to go with this one.

Fair and balanced, +1

Best uniform in baseball.

I love these what's-the-worst-abuse-you-can-inflict-on-the-Ferrari-configurator threads.

I hit the gas instead of the brake once in my Mini, which has three pedals. It was the result of being in the middle of a downshift in a construction zone when I saw really rough pavement ahead. Instead of blipping the throttle I knew I wanted to hit the brake to slow down more, but my brain already had my feet on…

Yeah, I'm referring to the looks. I expect the wheels to be as high in quality as they are low in aesthetic appeal. Damn, but they're cheesy looking. I hope Pagani was kind enough at least to make a mirror-image version for the other side of the car so they don't look like they're mounted backwards. (This is pet peeve…

For a million bucks you'd think they'd include wheels that weren't from the sale rack at Pep Boys.

A little perspective on the Tesla's 12.7-second time: that's only 0.5 second slower than Car and Driver listed for the Ferrari F40 back the day. Granted the F40 was doing 121mph compared to 102 for the Tesla, but still. (I compare all cars to C/D's 12.2s/121mph time for the F40 because I'm old.)

The Avalon is a good suggestion, but the Camry is the real winner here from Toyota's lineup. It builds on its name and the "reliable Japanese" image while offering mediocracy on four wheels.

It's not just the name. The California was built for people who want to have a Ferrari without any of the drama. This is the car Sonny Crockett would drive after he got old and fat.

I say this because I've already driven the Ferrari approximately 4,500 miles in the six months I've now owned it, and I haven't had a single problem. That may not seem like much driving, but it's an enormous total for a Ferrari. Most Ferrari owners drive approximately 11 miles per year, and those 11 miles are the sum…

Thank you for all of that! So, do you know the origin of the "puto" soccer chant? Obviously it isn't meant to be complimentary of the opposing keeper, but I guess the insult itself isn't a homophobic slur.