Same! Except I got to feel bad for about 2 months because the cop helpfully advised me not to pay the ticket, but go the court and cut a deal with the prosecutor since it was my first time. Honestly the months of feeling like shit were probably more effective in deterring future speeding than the fine.

I’d really like someone knowledgeable to reassure us that the investigation has progressed enough or the FBI lifers are actually competent so that firing Comey at this point can’t stop that avalanche from coming. Like, we know the optics look bad, but was this a futile move or is it actually going to work?

Oh staaahppp. I’m trying to take a break from cable news but important developments keep happening and now you’re saying the pundits are actually watchable?

Yeah I didn’t know it was called that until now. I guess the rhyme makes it catchy but it’s a stupid name.

This! I don’t really follow UK politics so maybe the writing was on the wall from the start or there are too many factors out of his control, but I’m shocked at how hard Corbyn has face-planted.

Is it literally “no ring” though? I’ve known couples who used that policy to limit the guest lists when venues are really small, but it’s typically interpreted to mean serious partners - ring or no. Not too unreasonable.

What about a sister’s husband’s parents? I tried to convince my parents that my cousin’s nephew wasn’t committing the biggest faux pas of the year by not inviting his sister’s in-laws to his destination wedding, and they simply would not accept it. They and my cousin (groom’s uncle) even threatened to boycott the…

The Gadsden flag is a historical flag from the Revolutionary War, and not an uncommon sight in New England. Its recent bad rep is due to being appropriated by the Tea Party and libertarians. See also: svastika.

Whoa what? Cate Blanchett has a pretty distinctive look to me. Off to google images. Any links to pre-surg Cate?

One article said that Republicans sang it when Obamacare was passed too, so it’s a not-uncommon thing.

Sephora? Buy what you do use regularly. Ask if they have samples or travel sizes of the other things you need. Or buy skincare from departments stores when they have GWPs. Those kits usually contain an eyeshadow and mascara, maybe an eyeliner or lippie too. Or if you’re on a really tight budge, drugstore brands like…

I want to be excited for the next Fantastic Beast but every bit of news about Johnny Depp makes me so damn anxious for that franchise. Why did you do this to us, JK?

Being female was a de facto pre-existing condition, so I guess they’ll encourage gender reassignment surgeries now.

I’m not sure there’s a way to stop craving the foods you like, although you can cut down your intake by cutting access. My mom has sweet tooth like you, but she is prediabetic. I bought 2 bags of Easter M&Ms last month. Hers was gone after maybe 4 days. Mine is still half full. Some people just have innate tendencies…

I have a child’s tolerance to alcohol but radlers are my jam. His story checks out.

While I agree that women in general face more expectations wrt appearances, Silicon Valley is slightly different, and company founders in particular are allowed more quirks. Elizabeth Holmes, for example, had her black turtleneck & black pants uniform, even if that extra brain power didn’t really help her.

My uncle flies Spirit sometimes. He said of the 4 trips he booked with them last year, 2 flights were canceled and rebooked for the next day, and not because of major weather or system crashes either. That’s fine for retirees, but for the rest of us with tight schedules and few vacation days, the uncertainty is not…

Yep. The second she affirms that gun violence is a public health issue or supports immunizations, she’ll be joining Sally Yates.

Doctor of Philosophy is the full title of PhD.

I don’t think they should be banned from all education, but disqualification from non-need based scholarships (e.g. athletic) is reasonable. There are also some professional programs (medicine, law, etc) that already refuse students with criminal backgrounds.