1) be prepared to say “sorry” when inadvertently foot ends up in mouth, as is the case when someone who isn’t/hasn’t ever been depressed is trying to understand someone in the midst of clinical depression, and

I think Kia in general, but particularly with the Carnival, has really missed an opportunity as to where they could position this in the NA market (so Kia, I have a FT job, but if you come callin’ I’ll answer). So much of the vehicle’s “bones” are done so well, only to be negated by some short-sighted choices and…

Great as always, just a question/caveat. I did read your article about Cronometer, but in the specific goal of weight loss, perhaps MFP is indeed better, because it DOES have calories up there front and center, and isn’t that your point? Besides, it was what was around when I did exactly what you outline in this…

While I prefer to cook pasta and sauce separately, I admit I more frequently use my Instant Pot for dump-and-go pasta. Pound of pasta (usually penne or the like), jar of sauce (don’t mix/stir), and enough water (typically a jar to a jar and a half - no additional dirty dishes), and cook for 8 minutes. I don’t know if…

A Rav-4 without pretense. Toyota will sell a zillion.

Very much not the Musk fanboy, but I think it’s simply wrong to deny the genius, engineer by any other name. I that respect much more so than Jobs, who was in comparison much more the thief and huckster of technology; Musk is actually in the weeks on the geek stuff. I think he’s a s$%t manager, which is par for the…

Enjoyed this review, and Jason’s editorializing (seriously, why else would you read a review in the first place?). But it leaves me feeling like the Audi is intended for “those with the money and inclination for the Lambo, but oops, they’re a full-ass adult”. In that vein, the Audi is a compromise in the same vein as…

Through almost no fault of its own the Passport reminds me strongly of the Prelude, a CUV/car that was imminently competent, but so lacking in any defining characteristics it was allergic to being sold. They’re like the perfect vanilla.

Sorry Elizabeth, but I (and it seems, more than a few other commenters) just don’t see it. Honestly, it looks kinda ugly, that rear quarter is simply a hot mess of lines and shapes. If you told me this was a next-gen Buick I wouldn’t have questioned for a second.

2 of my favorites: 1) Joe Isuzu. David Leisure was typecast forever after this so you know it was memorable. The audacity to play on the prevailing image of car salesmen was genius. 2) Tom Hiddleston for Jaguar: Villians. The one where he quotes Shakespeare’s Richard II (an ad so good it got banned in England).

The only reason this doesn’t see the light of day is because Toyota doesn’t like money. So basically, get in line now, ‘cause there’s no way this isn’t happening.

100%. Decent price for someone looking to get into Porsches and is an urban dweller who’s looking for a near daily-driver. And given how prices are going resale has the potential to be a break-even or profit opportunity.

“in time to stunt at the holidays”? Unfortunately, probably not. But may make for a unique clothes hanger.

“in time to stunt at the holidays”? Unfortunately, probably not. But may make for a unique clothes hanger.

In my own experience I don’t think it’s 1/3, 1/3, and 1/3, more 20% “beautiful people and jocks”, 70% “most everyone else”, and 10% “don’t quite fit in”. If anything, I think/hope that the “don’t fit in” population has been the primary beneficiary of DEI and the like efforts. As far as the popular kids, I know of some…

Gotta be honest, with the notable exception of the issue-plagued rollout of the big Bronco, Ford has been on quite a roll this last year. Bronco Sport, F-150 Lightning, this Maverick, the aforementioned Bronco. Good for them.

An owner of a first-gen Genesis 4.6 sedan for 10 years, I like the looks of the 90, it’s unique, and that’s saying a lot in this day and age. Unfortunately I was on the short end of Hyundai/Genesis service at the end of my car’s life, and that’s soured me from the brand forever. But good for them if they make it.

As a long-time “Lexus guy”, this one has passed me by. Does everyone shopping in this price range for a car want the excess attention and an endless supply of buttons and gadgets? I guess so, given this iteration of the Cylon grill (and the current BMW grill, for that matter). As luxo-barges seem to move further and…

I also think a standard water heater is still a best bet at this time; too many mechanical risks associated with tankless despite the improvements. Also suspect much of the industry push come from the near-commodity pricing of water heaters, while there’s growing profit to be made from tankless. So a cheaper,…

Michael, good luck ever topping this one. Bravo.

I think this is a very esoteric discussion for a very large swath of the country, “how do I optimally allocate retirement contributions.” (personally I’ve long been an advocate of legislation that provides a default option of retirement contributions unless someone deliberately opts out. subject for an entirely…