First off, I do understand that life in prison is still on the table. Which, OK, but that’s a discretionary assessment to made by a judge, and not a jury. I also (mostly) understand the ramifications of pleading guilty to a federal civil rights charge in this situation (however I do still wonder about indemnification…

My son, who is 18, has attended two different NIN shows with me, and generally has some interesting taste in music, has seen Blink a few times in the last couple of years. He really appreciates them for being what they are, a fun band of pop-punk references who put on great live shows.

Eh, the policy 4 years ago was a bit different than it is now. But I still know (professional, degree required) jobs where this is true.

I tend to agree with this in general, that many people get much more car than they need. However I have generally tried not to.

I have a paperback copy of the preferred text. And a 1st edition of the hardcover American Gods. But when I saw this, I had to order it. So I did. $130 later (shipping was $10), I’m slightly questioning my sanity, but I’ve been in love with the McKean / Gaiman duo since I discovered The Sandman back around issue #9.

That is brilliant! Adopted. Hopefully this doesn’t make them search even more.

I regularly bring back a couple of bottles of beer from places I travel. I pack them as follows:

Take picture of all bottles being packed. Tape the cap / cork and cage / lightning stopper securely, place bottle in ziplock bag (gallon bag for standard 12 oz bottles or most standard 22 oz bombers, 2 gallon bag for larger…

I’ve had the backs of Gawker/Gizmodo editors for many efforts, I think that a lot of choices that have been made from a news-leaning blog have been justified. But when authors and content creators can’t be self-reflective, self-deprecating, or aware that they might be painting a picture and narrative that includes…

I’ve had my 2002 Rav4 since 2004. Where’s my ribbon?

Amusingly, I fall into the same situation with Tori (religiously followed her from Earthquakes to Scarlett/Strange Little Girls... and then I couldn’t follow her. I don’t know what changed, but something did.

Heaven for-fucking-bid that an automotive blog get out in front of a political story that is directly at the heart of the American automotive industry and which they can talk about with knowledge, depth, and most importantly, specific knowledge of models, plants, and a history of tracking where vehicles are slated to…

Since there were only two Alien movies, I think you’re in the clear on that last example.

#NotAllGymnasts

Big Magnet works fast.

1. I currently live in a fairly major city which is an approximate elevation of 2000 ft above sea level.

Tucson, AZ: We’ve still got a depressed economy and it’s always sunny.™

This song... this song was EVERYWHERE in the summer of 2003 in Cardiff. You may think I am exaggerating. But I am not. Taxi, Bus, Elevator, Rugby Matches, Malls, Night Clubs, EVERYWHERE, TV, Work, my god.

How does this relate to the GOP? I... what?

I have heard that Flugplatz and Karussell are hell on elephants, regardless of their leg count or general stability.