technocurmudgeon
TechnoCurmudgeon
technocurmudgeon

If you replace a two-pronged outlet with a three-pronged outlet without the required grounding wire you risk a legal liability, not to mention a potential shock (or death). Any resulting fire, injury, or death may mean you are also not covered by your homeowners and/or liability insurance.

The vaccines don’t use any part of the virus.  The vaccines use mRNA.  Any boosters will follow a similar path.

I’m old school. I use charcoal when I barbecue. I’ve also dealt with cremains. There’s not much difference between charcoal ashes and cremains.

The FAA has sole authority, authorized by Congress, for drone airspace. An NTSB ruling in the Pirker case says FAA controls airspace all the way to the ground.

No point in stealing a catalytic converter if you don’t have a fence willing to buy it. I note in every news story about this, there’s no mention of authorities approaching salvage owners to help catch these crooks.

I’m hoping an investigation reveals Trump gave away enough secrets to Putin to make these ransomware attacks all the more possible.

Add in a lifetime ban on flying, not just the airline where an incident occurs, but all airlines.

I’m in favor a compulsory draft, ... for national service.

I *just* downloaded the lastest Alexa app and there is NO OPTION to disable Sidewalk.

I wonder if the trepidation of the text period (or not) is perpetrated by wimpy men afraid of women and real periods?

America has bars.  Much of the civilized world has pubs, where children are allowed.

Apparently members of the various boys swim teams were photographed in their Speedo swimwear, extra sock bulges included. Those photos were not photoshopped to a reduced size.

If this new virus actually crosses over to humans, and is deadlier than COVID-19, I propose it be called the Pit Bull virus.

Big mistake with this. As Dr. Michael Osterholm said at the beginning of this pandemic, COVID will be with us forever, but may become less virulent over time. This stupid decision now confirms the forever part.

Crocodile tears.

If you are seriously concerned about privacy why is anyone using WhatsApp in the first place? Use the Signal app.

We quit watching Ellen when her Game of Games show debuted. There is an inherent meanness in many of the games, and Ellen just laughs. Then when the COVID toxic work culture story broke, that sealed the fate. Any decent boss would have gone public immediately with the issue. Ellen didn’t. She let it fester until her

Corporate media is all agog with Bennifer. While a pleasant disruption from the usual doom and gloom news is some fresh air, it shouldn’t be the top news story!

Quit listening to Chip and Joanna Gaines!

Melinda is leaving because she adopted a penguin.  Bill is livid.