You absolutely have a choice. Don't let him be the boss of you! Pick another team. Something totally random, like, I don't know, the Vikings. :)

I am 99% certain that Joan is Brad's wife, they are super passive-aggressive, and this is an internet version of the type of argument they normally have through their couple friends who can only tolerate them after several glasses of wine.

Pickle juice. Typically, if you're boiling the potato, you'd drizzle some on and toss right after you drain them, while they are still warm. I'm not sure how it would work if you're roasting the potatoes.

While potato chips and peanut butter alone may be #14 (and a bit dry), adding potato chips to a peanut butter and grape jelly sandwich is pretty much the most delicious thing in the world. Or at least the most delicious of the peanut butter sandwich kingdom.

Definitely funnier. And probably consistent with Filner's internal dialogue.

My guess is that it took a few days to negotiate who was going to be liable for any current or future sexual harassment claims.

As a former Minnesotan, I can't disagree with Kluwe's assessment. Mankato is known for two things, STDs and the Vikings' training camp, and the two things aren't unrelated.

I used to live in Hell's Kitchen and walk to work on the north end of Times Square. The worst was dealing with all the damned tourists who would wait in bunches for the damned red bus tour. I was almost guaranteed to arrive at work in a stabby mood every day. Also, the buildings are tall, get over it!

and NBC will let Bob Costas do one tasteful segment about Russia's anti-gay laws, and that will be it.

Oh, I've been there. I once had an infestation that, well, was bad enough I was worried the flies might gang up and carry my fat cat away. I think I've just gotten used to occasionally getting them ever since I joined a CSA.

This is also a great trick for leftover wine — you can later use it for adding to soups, sauces, etc.

Two tips:

They were just fruit flies and it can happen with any produce. If it happens again, fill a small glass with cider vinegar and cover the top tightly with plastic wrap. Poke a few small holes in the top. Your fruit flies will have all succumbed to a vinegary death within a day or two.

It's all fun and games until the kitty finally figures out the source of the air. Hope you don't like those lips too much, laughing boy!

It's jarringly creepy.

Hogging Daaz

A Mississippi cold case involving a suspicious death, no assigned blame, and authorities involved in a cover up? Color me shocked.

I love Old Pogue. And I know my bourbons!

The unfeeling monotone, the lifelessly black eyes, an overall disregard for his physical appearance, unflinching attention to detail: all the signs are there.

Bitter melon is typically used in Chinese and other Asian cuisines. It works best when balanced with sweet and spicy flavors. It also helps to sweat the bitterness out by salting it and letting it sit for a while before cooking.