The first time I saw this I wondered how they did it without destroying the electronics. Now that I know how they did that, I’m wondering why you would take a light weight, basically indestructible object and cover it with something heavy that will shatter if it hits the ground wrong.

For what an iPad costs, it should be able to run OS X, not just be a gigantic iPhone. I want to be able to see multiple apps on the screen at once and have the option of using a trackpad or mouse when I need more precision than a touchscreen offers. And have some mechanism for bearing its own weight so I don’t have to…

But not every public gets to vote! Isn’t that what happened with the new Braves stadium in Cobb county (that the powers that be did it on their own authority without ever asking the taxpayers)?

I’d put TFA below Revenge, personally. TFA was so goddamned safe that I’d almost put it only above Phantom Menace. Say what you will about the prequels but at least they did something new each time.

Jedi should be above The Force Awakens as Evan said its total payoff the end to the six Episode Vader Fall/Redemption arc that is the heart of the story. Some of the best space battles of the original trilogy where you actually see Capital Ships fighting. Luke fully embracing and understanding his role in the…

Han always shoots first.

Lately I’ve been hooked on making Chipotle style burrito bowls at home. For each bowl I start with half cup each of brown rice and black beans topped off with whatever veggies I have on hand. For the protein it’s either grilled chicken or steak, along with some diced avocados, and a little salsa to give it a kick.

Those aren’t winter boots. THESE are winter boots

Those aren’t winter boots. THESE are winter boots

One thing that isn’t always clear is that unfit people should not try HIIT. Without a decent fitness base HIIT is counterproductive and more likely to cause injury. Beginners should stick to longer and less intense intervals to build up fitness and form as preparation for the demands of HIIT.

I don’t buy lottery tickets, but if I did, I’d first by the dream car of my childhood self: a 1980s Lamborghini Countach (which I’d certainly be too embarrassed to ever actually drive), then I’d hire someone smarter than me to manage the rest of it while I carried on living my life basically the same as I always have.

I can’t believe George Lucas drives a motherfucking Jeep.

For some reason I don’t feel like blaming the loss on the only guy who scored points for his team yesterday.

Not unless the manufacturer has a loaner program, and even then it generally doesn’t cover used cars in my experience. If the dealer needs to goodwill a loaner for an exceptional customer or situation it’s cheaper for them - and a lot less risky - to call Enterprise and put them in a $25/day car than put miles on a…

Johnny Carmax: yo, what’s up?

So far, so good. Their Aston service guy was really nice and — here’s the key — he called me back when he said he would and answered the phone when I called. A rare trait among car dealer service departments.

Oh boy, a late Christmas present from the big man himself!

It already has bitten them — they drive a first-generation Rogue.

I bet the people who are rifling through the books for “proof” Hermione’s white are the same types who totally missed that Rue was described as black in the Hunger Games.

You know what the REAL secret is? Just ask. That’s the real secret. Sure, tricks like this make it easier for you to do it, but the bottom line is asking is much better than not asking.

I used to order vodka, shaken. I find it adds an almost sweet quality to the alcohol. I do not truck with vermouth, nor silly martini glasses, which require much more dexterity than I care to manage while drinking.