The possibility that you can get zapped n the shower during a thunderstorm is not a reasonable fear. Every year 2000 people become un-alive because of automotive brake failure. If everyone got a daily brake check those people would still be alive.

Lifehacker’s utility (and credibility) is pretty much gone.

I hope they have counseling for anyone who had to see a Teamsters butt-crack.

The volume of paperwork cops deal with is daunting.

FYI: a “Feeney warrant” is a Canadian thing (Thanks Google!) so maybe take the click-bait legal advice here with a grain of salt.

Might be some nuggets of good advice in a perfect world. But in the courtroom, cops tend to recall situations in a manner that is strikingly consistent with acceptable practices. (i.e. they know what they are supposed to say, even if it is not true.) If a cop gives out a hundred traffic tickets, he’s unlikely to rememb…

“The average adult heart is about the size of a clenched fist and weighs about 11 ounces (310 grams).”

“Women in their 30s and beyond can be utterly inept at running basic errands when they have a partner to lean on...” - See how easily I made it funny?

There are some great Japanese knives at those places for around $10 a pop. They tend to be thin and easily bent if you bang them around but they are sharp AF and hold an edge well.

The upside of Disneyland (for me, anyway) is I would rather be in L.A. than Florida. There is not much in Orlando that interests me when I leave the parks. On the other hand, if you have kids in tow, Orlando might be a better option.

“Quarantined with Norm Macdonald” was a self-shot, impromptu series of YouTube videos that he posted on YouTube. I suspect this was an addendum to that.

I’m very much a fan of Disneyland. Specifically Anaheim Disneyland over Florida’s Disney World. But I can see how it might not be everyone’s cup of tea. Disneyland is relatively sedate next to the behemoth in Florida. You can do a day trip and stay in L.A. Whereas Disney World is a suffocating environment that begs…

You guys missed a great opportunity here. “Ghost kitchens” do not have to abide by health codes. I don’t think any of the delivery services have any sort of procedure to check if a food service is even remotely legitimate. I have seen multiple listing on Door Dash and Uber Eats with phony addresses. I know a…

I found a cache of cheap, decades-old brandy in the basement of a bar. You could see that some had evaporated even though the bottles were still sealed. Of course, I tried it. It was a bit “off” but it was still drinkable. Added bonus: I didn’t die!

Keeping a pourer on a bottle in your home makes a handy conduit for all kinds of tiny bugs. They’re not all that great in an actual bar for that matter but bottles tend to get used up quick enough.

A decade ago, I used to visit a local paper’s newsroom on occasion. It was impressively bustling with a couple dozen people. Last I heard, that paper had four people running editorial and a couple more in advertising. They sold the building and moved the staff to an office at the printing plant. The plant was mostly…

Years ago, I had a job that involved meeting with CEOs of big-deal companies. Of course, all stodgy white males. But I was struck by how many of them hired Black gay dudes as their executive assistants. I’m sure a lot of them still wanted to fuck their secretaries but the optics were a lot better.

Harassment and verbal abuse are hard to pursue but state labor departments are well equipped to deal with wage issues and have a really good batting average.

Local TV and prints newsrooms get inundated with these sorts of stories but seldom do anything unless law enforcement is involved. Few of them have the resources. Also, I spent almost two decades working for various small companies without HR departments. Ain’t no HR department for (most) bartenders, wait staff or…

Automatic bill payment is not a great option especially if you’re living paycheck to paycheck. You might end up with bank overdrafts and fees that will cost more than annoying calls from the electric company. Prioritize your bills and pay the crucial stuff first. Late fees for utilities are usually minimal. Most…