Actually if you want a serious answer, I usually try to apply force as close to the hinge as possible when opening and closing the lid. This way the full length of the screen isn't acting as a lever multiplying the force on the relatively short span of the hinge mounting bracket.
I definitely agree this is too common a problem not to be by design.
Swedish Dream Cookies straight out of the oven will work too!
I see The Road primarily, but I could also give a nod to The Road Warrior..
It really is a great apple! I've recently tried one for the first time. I can definitely recommend!
Also the licky fingers thing doesn't bother me nearly as much as the people who dig their long, dirty fingernails into produce, and sometimes I don't notice until I've already brought it home.. Blehhh!
Got any horror stories or tips as an insider?
You get a bonus?
**Me **
Can you describe a potential new food item for a company like McDonald's that uses insect-derived proteins and would be marketed to Americans
**Copilot **
Absolutely, I'd be happy to help brainstorm a new food item for a company like McDonald's that incorporates insect-derived proteins. Given the increasing interest in sustainable and alternative proteins, I propose a new item called the "McCricket Protein Bowl". Here's a detailed description:
McCricket Protein Bowl
Ingredients:
Cricket Flour Tortilla: A soft tortilla made from cricket flour, which is high in protein and has a subtle, nutty flavor.
Black Beans: A hearty serving of black beans for added protein and fiber.
Grilled Vegetables: A mix of grilled bell peppers and onions for a smoky flavor and added nutrition.
Cricket Protein Chunks: Pieces of cricket protein that have been seasoned and cooked to perfection. They have a unique, savory flavor and a texture similar to grilled chicken.
Avocado and Corn Salsa: A fresh salsa made from ripe avocados and sweet corn. This adds a creamy texture and a sweet contrast to the other ingredients.
Chipotle Sauce: A smoky, spicy chipotle sauce that adds a kick to the bowl.
Unique Selling Points:
Sustainable: Cricket protein is a sustainable source of protein that requires less land, water, and food compared to traditional livestock.
High-Protein: This bowl is packed with protein from both the cricket flour tortilla and the cricket protein chunks.
Delicious: Despite using unconventional ingredients, this bowl is flavorful and satisfying, with a variety of textures and tastes that work well together.
This new food item could appeal to adventurous eaters, those interested in sustainable food sources, and health-conscious consumers looking for high-protein options. It's a bold move that could put McDonald's at the forefront of the alternative protein trend. However, it's important to note that introducing insect-derived proteins to the American market would require careful marketing to overcome potential consumer hesitations.
It was the first one, Alien, for me. I was maybe four. Nightmares didn't stop until my late twenties, but it's my favorite movie now. No movies scared me after that!
So this is where all those plastic babies in King Cakes are coming from..
I used to hit the TX state police auctions pretty often. I really liked the 9C1 Caprice basically the car the 1994-1996 Impala was based on. A little bit Cadillac, a little bit Camaro. Iron block and heads version of the LT1 improved reliability/durability. Could take speed bumps at 70 mph without flinching and was a phenomenal highway car especially for TX. Highway Patrol (DPS) cars are issued to specific troopers and not whored out to the whole department on a 24 hour rotation, so they are generally much better looked after.
Anyway I happened to hit one auction that was unique. Before, they put a really crappy paint job on to cover up the black and white paint scheme. After, they cheaped out and just spray painted white squigglies all over the car. I picked up a nice 1995 still black and white 9C1 for $2600.
Rocketing between Houston and Austin at over 100 mph, cars would move over to let me pass. Cops on the other side heading the other way would wave instead of pulling me over. On the rare occasion I did get pulled over, the registration showed previous owner as DPS since I bought directly from them myself. So I always got off with a warning.
Man I miss that car. They quit making them so they could make more SUVs..
Also the DPS Mustangs were stick shift so of course I grabbed one of those too!
She's not even that. She went full Nazi when she called for the culling of the American people. Gas chambers and concentration camps.
They're just gaming the system for more H1B's.
Don't make me completely turn this car around!
Encourage those impacted directly to create a new community so people can opt-in or out as desired. Please!
Seriously though.. Is it the anniversary of the invention of the jeans or what? Is this an attack?
EDIT: I can see I've made a fundamental error in the appraisal of this community. As I am newly old, I've resorted to the "get off my lawn" approach to a decidedly mild irritant. I will retract my proposal and agree to "live and let live."