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Prohibiting the use of the hand check also took the teeth out of defense and made it a more offensive game. I think that’s a big part of why Michael and Larry and Magic were so muc…

While I don’t disagree about the grandstanding and theatrics ruining the NBA, I take issue with those who complain that better players are just getting away with fouls and cheating…

I can't read this because of the paywall. ("Free registration" is just paying with my email and information.)

Is it me, or does it seem like "invasive pear tree" has become a big story this spring, seemingly out of nowhere. Maybe I just don't follow news around this, but this spring there …

As one who has watched loved ones zombie-scroll through Reels on Facebook, this is not a victory of any kind for the world at large. It's just another step in the ongoing march tow…

- You can only build single-family units (no apartments, no duplexes, etc.) - Each lot must be at least a half acre - You must have at least one (or two) parking spots per lot. - Y…

I don't know why, but this pseudo-argument made me chuckle.

It works reliably and predictably in all weather conditions. It is able to produce enough energy to meet all of our needs. None of the other options satisfies both of these things.…

This feels a bit like arguing over the arrangement of the furniture as the house burns. The web is a hot mess of garbage SEO, ads, incendiary clickbait, and political echochambers.…

I believe it's supposed to be "U.S. Democrats", not "us Democrats".

That's fair to say, and I don't deny being a little hostile toward snobbery and pretension. I always have been. However, I also don't think [its primary audience] is quite right. I…

I have to question how "surprising" the significance of dirt composition is. The characteristics of dirt and mud (and the tires themselves) will affect all aspects of how the truck…

"isn't just brainless amusement for inbred yokels" The article never made reference to "inbred yokels". It didn't have to. It can couch its descriptions in the language of coastal …

"Monster truckers obsess over distinctions among types of dirt the way vintners obsess over terroir." Are the author and publication trying to sound as condescending and uppity as …

I love this list, but there was one that seemed odd. "Time passes at the same speed on top of a mountain and at the bottom of a valley" Unless you're writing software used to track…

I realize this isn't a popular opinion, but it bothers me how those who depict the tragedy of an accident like this seem to do so in the service of painting a dangerous picture of …

Edit: They did approve the ad in follow-up. I still hate the faceless nature of these things and the absoluteness of their decisions with no recourse than to plea for another look.…

So, I attempted to boost (ie. advertise) a Facebook post about a new afternoon class at my son's preschool that had the following text: "Butler Montessori School is offering a new …

My biggest problem is the use of "dark patterns" in the UX of POS systems. Firstly, a tip should be something that is asked for AFTER the service has been provided, as it's meant t…

> Maybe it's because I think Apple is slowly building a parallel advertising ecosystem that is slightly less intrusive for users but massively more lucrative for themselves. No. It…

I can agree with that in principle. The problem, though, is that all the mega corporations (Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, etc.) seem to have a singular hive mind and follow each other on …

So after the layoffs they would have 0 employees and 2 CEOs? Seems a little top-heavy.

I don't disagree that SF has a major problem with housing affordability. I also think that problem was self-imposed by the use of restrictive zoning and ordinances that made it nea…

I’m not sure I understand the last statement. Are you saying they should have one sensor, or three? The problem wasn’t two sensors - that’s normal redundancy. The problem was that …

> Just keep your popcorn warm. Actual LOL on that one.