Ok…Uber…here goes. I really wish Uber gave riders the choice to choose a female or mail uber driver. I love the freedom and independence uber provides in my car-dominated city of Atlanta. Flagging down a taxi is impossible (they're rare) and that's not a part of our culture here. Uber is my insurance against DUI. But…

This reminds me of something Twyla Tharp has said on this subject in her book The Creative Habit. She loves film and finds movies inspiring, but she makes a point to stop watching them when she's working on a creative project. As much as she loves film, she says she knows how distracting they are. This is a problem I…

Yes, of course I'm aware. I'm saying it's paranoid to think the NSA is "constantly" spying on all Americans or even most Americans. Is the NSA spying on someone who is probably engaging in nefarious, international activities? Yes, and I wish them well. Are they spying on Tom134 who's commenting on Lifehacker about a…

My Vacu Vin Wine Saver just came today. Just uncorked a Gewurtztraminer and already using the wine saver and loving it! Definitely worth the buy.

That's a good point. The only reason I don't post under my real name is because I'm afraid of stalkers (random creepy men on the internet).

I'm not a troll and definitely not in my mom's basement. I think I made a legitimate point and asked a relevant question. I really do think this idea of every American being spied on is a bit paranoid. People in the USA are not "constantly spied on." If you're referring to the NSA, I think most people are thinking too…

Those of us who live in the good ole US of A are being constantly spied on, a little encryption is a nice thing to have.

Your reasons are valid. Only 2, 4, and 5 seem a little shaky and fishy. But let's be honest here, you know that this service will not be used legitimately by most. Your reasons are probably in the minority and this once again will be another tool for groups who wish to do evil in the world.

Why is this needed? The only reason someone would use (or need) something like this is to engage in some illegal or sordid activity. Anyone is welcome to give me examples of why you would use this for legitimate reasons.

We need emojis just for Atlanta. WE NEED EMOJIS JUST FOR ATLANTA!!

Hmmmm. I thought this headline was for an archived story from circa 1820...