I always use them as trash bags, so, in my case anyway, there is no net loss. Even if there was, is $.25 out of a $300 ticket that big of a deal?

Exactly. If you live somewhere where this is necessary, buy a real shovel. I keep a military surplus e-tool in my trunk at all times.

You, sir, have officially won the prize for best answer. 1,000,000 internets to you.

I love my heavy bag for when I'm really pissed, but if you've never tried a reflex bag or double end bag, you should really consider getting one. They are a lot of fun because they force you to move and pay attention. I actually get a better cardio workout from the little one. Also, if I want to hit something but…

You just need to find the right workout. For me, it is boxing. I have a heavy bag and a reflex bag. I started because I was stressed and needed to beat on something since beating people is generally discouraged. You can get a really good workout this way. Find something you like doing, that also counts as…

I've learned that being well dressed combined with a patient and polite attitude pays major dividends during air travel. Airline personnel are so used to getting yelled at by slobs, that if you look and act like a respectable person, they are more than willing to go the extra mile to help you out.

This holiday season will be my first time flying with a small child (~1yo.) Yes, I will finally be that person. Does anyone have tips for how to fly with kids other than drugging them? My daughter can barely sit still for 5 minutes at a time and we have a 6 hour flight. We're already planning to use the Kelty…

I have the opposite experience, but I think it is related to what sites/content you access most often. Chrome and a lot of websites that I use at work don't play nice. Firefox on the other hand has been extremely stable. When all I want is raw speed and a few crashes are OK, then I use Chrome. Plus, Chrome seems to…

I think we are over-complicating things. I think there are two steps that we can take that should curb the problem almost immediately.

We've done something similar. Wanting to exclusively breastfeed, my wife handles all of the night feedings (I have to work and don't do well without at least 6 hours of sleep) but when the baby is done sleeping at 4am and wants to play, it is daddy-daughter time until she gets hungry again around 8. You just have to…

As a proud parent of a toddler, I can say that the kid is probably responsible for a large amount of the stress. Why shouldn't she have to share in the detrimental health effects a little?

I've had a handful of encounters myself, and the first part of her story sounds like it may have been genuine. The rest was probably just her freaking out after the fact. I think most of the time when people are screwing around at known "haunted" locations, Ouiji boards, etc. there are already major seeds planted…

In a former life, I spent a few years as a missionary overseas and had a few run-ins with evil spirits and demonic possession. These were some of the scariest experiences of my life. The worst was an unsuccessful exorcism (there were either multiple spirits, or the victim wanted them there, but either way they kept…

No thanks. I'm not brave enough to risk ruining my $200 bluetooth Sennheisers.

I have to agree. I was writing in BASIC before age 8, and while I don't do any programming any more, I credit being immersed in DOS as a young child for much of my success in IT to this day. In fact, when I get frustrated with Windows 8's UI, the command line gets me through.

Getting a punching bag has been one of the best things for me to let go of stress/anger. If you don't have room for a full size bag, get one of these http://www.walmart.com/ip/10284815?wm… They're a lot of fun and really help loosen you up.

My wife can be like this.

We always make our own detergent too. A 5gal bucket costs around $2 for ingredients vs whatever tide costs. Our clothes have been lasting a lot longer since we switched a couple years ago too.

My wife sure is. Any time I'm hoping for a reciprocal back massage, we don't make it more than 30 seconds. I do appreciate her help with ingrown hairs though. They can hurt like hell, and are hard to see/reach sometimes.

The absolute best thing I have found is washing soda. It is in the laundry aisle at the grocery store and is also made by Arm & Hammer. Pour a bunch in the bottom of a pot, add just enough water to cover the stain, and bring it to a boil. As soon as it boils, turn off the heat and leave it alone for at least 15…