<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:taxo="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/taxonomy/" xmlns:rdf="http://www.w3.org/1999/02/22-rdf-syntax-ns#" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:feedburner="http://rssnamespace.org/feedburner/ext/1.0" version="2.0"><channel><title>jmfb</title><link>http://jmfb.kinja.com</link><description></description><language>en</language><item><title><![CDATA[I can't speak to the blocking of the door here; dude may just be an asshole. ]]></title><link>http://gizmodo.com/i-cant-speak-to-the-blocking-of-the-door-here-dude-may-493384242</link><description><![CDATA[<p class="first-text">I can't speak to the blocking of the door here; dude may just be an asshole. The point that some people seem to be missing, however, is that Glass isn't self-contained computer—it runs off a smartphone. And not everything is right for Glass' display.</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 7 May 2013 10:48:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">493384242</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Brown]]></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yeah man. ]]></title><link>http://gizmodo.com/yeah-man-left-holding-the-bag-as-usual-brb-gotta-put-475954095</link><description><![CDATA[<p class="first-text">Yeah man. Left holding the bag as usual. BRB gotta put some two-stroke oil in and prime up the ole Google Music.</p>]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:54:36 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">475954095</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Brown]]></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[I love my mushroom brush]]></title><link>http://gizmodo.com/i-love-my-mushroom-brush-473107776</link><description><![CDATA[<p class="first-text">I love my mushroom brush</p>]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:54:29 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">473107776</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Brown]]></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[haha WOOPS]]></title><link>http://gizmodo.com/haha-woops-473121267</link><description><![CDATA[<p class="first-text">haha WOOPS</p>]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 8 Apr 2013 15:13:17 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">473121267</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Brown]]></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is that the Gary Mitchell taser up top?]]></title><link>http://gizmodo.com/is-that-the-gary-mitchell-taser-up-top-473121195</link><description><![CDATA[<p class="first-text">Is that the Gary Mitchell taser up top?</p>]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 5 Apr 2013 12:49:36 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">473121195</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Brown]]></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ugh, as a classic Saab owner who might've liked a crack at those seats and those fog lights, I am ve]]></title><link>http://jalopnik.com/ugh-as-a-classic-saab-owner-who-mightve-liked-a-crack-458422709</link><description><![CDATA[<p class="first-text">Ugh, as a classic Saab owner who might've liked a crack at those seats and those fog lights, I am very angry about this.</p>]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2013 20:25:03 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">458422709</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Brown]]></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two great modifications to this tactic. 1) I personally find it even creepier if you don't like the ]]></title><link>http://gizmodo.com/two-great-modifications-to-this-tactic-1-i-personally-473179092</link><description><![CDATA[<p class="first-text">Two great modifications to this tactic. 1) I personally find it even creepier if you don't like the last photo, but one that's just far down. Bathing suit photos are particularly tasteless.  2) Like a photo of the subject and his or her ex. Maybe comment something along the lines of &quot;hot.&quot;</p>]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2013 19:53:53 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">473179092</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Brown]]></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[This girl loves cars. ]]></title><link>http://jalopnik.com/this-girl-loves-cars-had-an-slr-mclaren-too-imho-this-453396264</link><description><![CDATA[<p class="first-text">This girl loves cars. Had an SLR-McLaren too. IMHO this is what rich people should do with their money—otherwise automakers wouldn't make awesome cars.</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2013 18:39:27 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">453396264</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Brown]]></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yeah, it's too bad. ]]></title><link>http://gizmodo.com/yeah-its-too-bad-i-love-that-crazy-rainbow-knife-upd-473206202</link><description><![CDATA[<p class="first-text">Yeah, it's too bad. I love that crazy rainbow knife. Updated to reflect the locking prohibition, which I am embarrassed to have missed.</p>]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 8 Mar 2013 15:05:43 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">473206202</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Brown]]></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yeah, I screwed that up. ]]></title><link>http://gizmodo.com/yeah-i-screwed-that-up-fixed-and-updated-473206200</link><description><![CDATA[<p class="first-text">Yeah, I screwed that up. Fixed and updated.</p>]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 8 Mar 2013 15:05:03 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">473206200</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Brown]]></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 Knives You Will Legally Be Able to Take on a Plane]]></title><link>http://gizmodo.com/5989305/9-knives-you-will-legally-be-able-to-take-on-a-plane</link><description><![CDATA[<p class="has-media media-640"><img height="360" width="640" src="http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18gsij5wvew4ajpg/ku-xlarge.jpg" class="transform-ku-xlarge"/></p><p class="first-text">Awwww yeah, those suckers at the <a href="http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/prohibited-items" target="_blank">TSA</a> are going to let us take knives on planes again. Pocket knives are the best. Get one. Here are some suggestions—all plane-legal as of April 25th.</p>
<h3>Buck Chairman Series Companion</h3>
<p class="has-media media-640"><img height="360" width="640" src="http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18gs7p7fz35aqjpg/ku-xlarge.jpg" class="transform-ku-xlarge"/></p><p> The two-blade craft knife, aka pen knife, is a classic. A larger workhorse blade paired with a smaller one that's great for detail work—like fine whittling or cleaning your nails. I have one like this, and <a href="http://gizmodo.com/5877268/the-tiny-pocket-knife-that-i-will-carry-until-i-lose">I carry it every day</a><inset id="5877268"></inset>. <strong>$33</strong> [<a href="http://Amazon" target="_blank">Amazon</a>]</p>
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<h3>Swiss Army Money Clip Knife</h3>
<p class="has-media media-640"><img height="360" width="640" src="http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18gsg0ggrovihjpg/ku-xlarge.jpg" class="transform-ku-xlarge"/></p><p> The undisputed classic, with a money clip on back. <strong>$34</strong> [<a data-amazontag="gizmodoamzn-20" data-amazonasin="B0019D1HDG" target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.com/Swiss-Army-Money-Clip-Alox/dp/B0019D1HDG/?tag=gizmodoamzn-20&amp;ascsubtag=[type|link[postId|5989305[asin|B0019D1HDG">Amazon</a>]</p>
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<h3>Pulltap Double-Hinge Corkscrew</h3>
<p class="has-media media-640"><img height="360" width="640" src="http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18gsgfyumgcvsjpg/ku-xlarge.jpg" class="transform-ku-xlarge"/></p><p> Any waiter will tell you that the double-pull corkscrew is king of the wine openers. What's that you say? That's not a knife and it doesn't count? Tell it to your Swiss dream girl, sitting impatiently on an Alpine hillside as you try to open a bottle of wine with a shoe. Let's just take a moment and be thankful that the airport goons won't be confiscating these anymore. <strong>$7</strong> [<a data-amazontag="gizmodoamzn-20" data-amazonasin="B000B916DA" target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.com/Wine-Enthusiast-Pulltaps-Double-Hinged-Corkscrew/dp/B000B916DA/?tag=gizmodoamzn-20&amp;ascsubtag=[type|link[postId|5989305[asin|B000B916DA">Amazon</a>]</p>
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<h3>Leatherman Style</h3>
<p class="has-media media-640"><img height="360" width="640" src="http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18gsgyfry34lxjpg/ku-xlarge.jpg" class="transform-ku-xlarge"/></p><p> Even the teeniest Leatherman is no wimp. It packs a TSA-legal blade, scissors, nail file (for breaking out of airport jail), and tweezers. And it's soooo cute! <strong>$15</strong> [<a data-amazontag="gizmodoamzn-20" data-amazonasin="B0032Y2OXW" target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.com/Leatherman-831219-Style-Keychain-Scissor/dp/B0032Y2OXW/?tag=gizmodoamzn-20&amp;ascsubtag=[type|link[postId|5989305[asin|B0032Y2OXW">Amazon</a>]</p>
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<h3>Leatherman Squirt CS4</h3>
<p class="has-media media-640"><img height="360" width="640" src="http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18gshjraxvwr6jpg/ku-xlarge.jpg" class="transform-ku-xlarge"/></p><p> Need a little more than just a blade and some tweezers? Leatherman's Squirt PS4 is the company's smallest plier-packing tool. A great travel pal. <strong>$25</strong> [<a data-amazontag="gizmodoamzn-20" data-amazonasin="B0032Y2OT6" target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.com/Leatherman-831195-Squirt-Black-Keychain/dp/B0032Y2OT6/?tag=gizmodoamzn-20&amp;ascsubtag=[type|link[postId|5989305[asin|B0032Y2OT6">Amazon</a>]</p>
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<h3><strike>Kershaw Rainbow Chive</strike></h3>
<p class="has-media media-640"><strike><img height="360" width="640" src="http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18gsi0sxmqwl9jpg/ku-xlarge.jpg" class="transform-ku-xlarge"/> OMG look at this knife! It's a crazy rainbow shiv! The crazy color is actually a result of the super durable titanium dioxide coating, which makes the blade resistant to scratches and stains. So it'll always look like this. Oh, and it uses Kershaw's wicked assisted opening mechanism, which snaps the blade open faster than whoa. You kinda can't believe it's legal. In fact, a disclaimer: Couldn't find exact specs on this thing's blade width, so we're not 100-percent certain you'll legally be able to take this thing on a plane. The blade is 1 15/16 long, which means it's probably skinny enough, but please measure before you try to board a jet. <strong>$55</strong> [<a data-amazontag="gizmodoamzn-20" data-amazonasin="B0009VC9U4" target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.com/Kershaw-Onion-Rainbow-Chive-Pocket/dp/B0009VC9U4/?tag=gizmodoamzn-20&amp;ascsubtag=[type|link[postId|5989305[asin|B0009VC9U4">Amazon</a>]</strike></p>
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<h3>Swisscard Lite</h3>
<p class="has-media media-640"><img height="360" width="640" src="http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18gulw7dtdcd5jpg/ku-xlarge.jpg" class="transform-ku-xlarge"/></p><p> If you don't have an American Express card, this could be the most useful thing in your wallet. The Swisscard Lite won a Red Dot design award, and you can see why. There's a knife, scissors, screwdriver, pen, tweezers (of course), and a flashlight packed into an itty bitty thing that fits in a credit card slot. Genius. One word of caution: If you're a wallet-in-the-back-pocket type, you will break this thing (like I did). Keep it in your bag or something. Still worth it. <strong>$48</strong> [<a data-amazontag="gizmodoamzn-20" data-amazonasin="B0000E63ZJ" target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-53321-Swisscard-Lite-Ruby/dp/B0000E63ZJ/?tag=gizmodoamzn-20&amp;ascsubtag=[type|link[postId|5989305[asin|B0000E63ZJ">Amazon</a>]</p>
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<h3>Gerber Aritfact</h3>
<p class="has-media media-640"><img height="360" width="640" src="http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18gun6cpqx85djpg/ku-xlarge.jpg" class="transform-ku-xlarge"/></p><p> It is entirely possible that the TSA's boxcutter prohibition will make this knife a no-no, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't take it on a plane—its blade is removable, so if the agent gives you any guff, just take the blade off and throw it out. The artifact uses standard #11 hobby knife blades, so you can just pick up a replacement at any art supply store. Even without the cutting edge, this thing is incredibly useful, with a bottle opener, pry bar, bottle opener, bit drivers, bottle opener... <strong>$8</strong> [<a data-amazontag="gizmodoamzn-20" data-amazonasin="B001349MD8" target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.com/Gerber-22-41770-Artifact-Pocket-Keychain/dp/B001349MD8/?tag=gizmodoamzn-20&amp;ascsubtag=[type|link[postId|5989305[asin|B001349MD8">Amazon</a>]</p>
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<h3><strike>Schrade Mighty Mite</strike></h3>
<p class="has-media media-640"><strike><img height="360" width="640" src="http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18gunwltopz5ljpg/ku-xlarge.jpg" class="transform-ku-xlarge"/> It is not easy to find a lock-blade knife that meets the TSA's specs—mostly it's the blade width that's the problem—but the Mighty Mite does. Real talk: This is not a connoisseur-quality knife. It's made out of cheap steel and plastic. But for a knife this small—and cheap!—does it really matter? For opening packages, whittling sticks, and various other small-blade tasks, you'll probably just be happy this little guy's blade stays locked open and won't close on your fingers. <strong>$12</strong> [<a data-amazontag="gizmodoamzn-20" data-amazonasin="B000UW3W6W" target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.com/Schrade-Closed-Mighty-Single-Lockblade/dp/B000UW3W6W/?tag=gizmodoamzn-20&amp;ascsubtag=[type|link[postId|5989305[asin|B000UW3W6W">Amazon</a>]</strike></p>
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<p><em>You know what? It's hard to find a decent knife that isn't <a href="http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/prohibited-items" target="_blank">prohibited by the TSA</a>. Help us out in the discussion?</em></p>
<p><strong>Update:</strong> I am an idiot. Locking blades not allowed, so I took out the Chive and the Mighty Mite. Derp. I wonder if the Swisscard will be allowed, given that, technically, it's a fixed blade.</p>
]]></description><category domain="">collection</category><category domain="">travel</category><category domain="">planes</category><category domain="">knives</category><category domain="">buck</category><category domain="">spyderco</category><category domain="">crkt</category><category domain="">swiss army</category><category domain="">pulltap</category><category domain="">leatherman</category><category domain="">kershaw</category><category domain="">top</category><pubDate>Fri, 8 Mar 2013 14:17:44 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">5989305</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Brown]]></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[fourk you, F40?]]></title><link>http://jalopnik.com/fourk-you-f40-451497367</link><description><![CDATA[<p class="first-text">fourk you, F40?</p>]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 7 Mar 2013 21:34:08 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">451497367</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Brown]]></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[I'm sorry, but I am so in favor of this.]]></title><link>http://gizmodo.com/im-sorry-but-i-am-so-in-favor-of-this-473215049</link><description><![CDATA[<p class="first-text">I'm sorry, but I am so in favor of this.</p>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 5 Mar 2013 19:40:06 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">473215049</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Brown]]></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[That is super cool. ]]></title><link>http://gizmodo.com/that-is-super-cool-never-head-of-that-473228924</link><description><![CDATA[<p class="first-text">That is super cool. Never head of that!</p>]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:27:54 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">473228924</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Brown]]></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[SAYIN]]></title><link>http://gizmodo.com/sayin-473231446</link><description><![CDATA[<p class="first-text">SAYIN</p>]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:12:05 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">473231446</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Brown]]></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Behold the Ugliest Shoe of All Time]]></title><link>http://gizmodo.com/5987434/behold-the-ugliest-shoe-of-all-time</link><description><![CDATA[<p><div data-rows="7" data-cols="23" data-url="http://edge-cache.gizmodo.com/gizmodo/reel/nike-shoe/" class="js_reel"></div><br/>
</p><p class="has-media media-640"><img height="360" width="640" src="http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18fz5gwjzswsyjpg/ku-xlarge.jpg" class="transform-ku-xlarge"/></p><p class="first-text"> The <a href="http://gizmodo.com/5965330/nike-jordan-xx8-first-look-james-bond-inspired-michael-jordans-latest-kicks">Air Jordan XX8</a><inset id="5965330"></inset> (just got 'em in today). Pimped by the mighty Spike Lee. Inspired by James Bond. Bolstered with carbon fiber plates: a purple eyescar sheathed in some kind of snakeskin-meets-moonscape-meets-pixelcamo footcondom. This has gotta be the ugliest shoe ever made. Amirite?</p>
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<em><a href="http://gizmodo.com/Gizmodoscope">Gizmodoscope</a>! Move your mouse around the photo to move the shoe. Magic!</em>]]></description><category domain="">sneakers</category><category domain="">nike</category><category domain="">air jordan xx8</category><category domain="">shoes</category><category domain="">gizmodoscope</category><pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 22:33:45 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">5987434</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Brown]]></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Looks like it does 3 things poorly to me.]]></title><link>http://gizmodo.com/looks-like-it-does-3-things-poorly-to-me-473231709</link><description><![CDATA[<p class="first-text">Looks like it does 3 things poorly to me.</p>]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 20:28:58 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">473231709</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Brown]]></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yeah, I just read Andy Weir's The Martian, and this little fact makes what was otherwise an incredib]]></title><link>http://gizmodo.com/yeah-i-just-read-andy-weirs-the-martian-and-this-litt-473234100</link><description><![CDATA[<p class="first-text">Yeah, I just read Andy Weir's <em>The Martian</em>, and this little fact makes what was otherwise an incredibly plausible narrative seem a lot less realistic.</p>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2013 22:29:56 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">473234100</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Brown]]></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[I would like to pretend I am that clever, but I am not.]]></title><link>http://gizmodo.com/i-would-like-to-pretend-i-am-that-clever-but-i-am-not-473239128</link><description><![CDATA[<p class="first-text">I would like to pretend I am that clever, but I am not.</p>]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2013 22:58:41 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">473239128</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Brown]]></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thanks Husain!]]></title><link>http://gizmodo.com/thanks-husain-473239127</link><description><![CDATA[<p class="first-text">Thanks Husain!</p>]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2013 22:57:36 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">473239127</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Brown]]></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[I'm headed back to WIRED, to be the New York Editor.]]></title><link>http://gizmodo.com/im-headed-back-to-wired-to-be-the-new-york-editor-473239031</link><description><![CDATA[<p class="first-text">I'm headed back to WIRED, to be the New York Editor.</p>]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2013 20:23:03 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">473239031</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Brown]]></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[I'm going to be the new New York Editor of WIRED. ]]></title><link>http://gizmodo.com/im-going-to-be-the-new-new-york-editor-of-wired-you-ca-473239030</link><description><![CDATA[<p class="first-text">I'm going to be the new New York Editor of WIRED. You can catch up with me there, or on twitter (@joemfbrown)</p>]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2013 20:21:58 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">473239030</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Brown]]></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[I'll miss you guys too! ]]></title><link>http://gizmodo.com/ill-miss-you-guys-too-im-headed-back-to-wired-as-new-473239026</link><description><![CDATA[<p class="first-text">I'll miss you guys too! I'm headed back to WIRED, as New York Editor.</p>]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2013 20:18:45 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">473239026</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Brown]]></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Help Wanted: Editor-in-Chief]]></title><link>http://gizmodo.com/5986783/help-wanted-editor+in+chief</link><description><![CDATA[<p class="has-media media-640"><img height="360" width="640" src="http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18fr838jcnkvljpg/ku-xlarge.jpg" class="transform-ku-xlarge"/></p><p class="first-text">After some of the best years of my life, <a href="http://allthingsd.com/20130225/gizmodo-boss-joe-brown-goes-back-to-wired/?mod=atdtweet" target="_blank">I'm leaving Gizmodo</a>. I love this staff like family, but it's time for me to move on. We're going to need a new fearless leader. Job requirements:</p>
<p>• At least TK years experience in design and tech journalism.<br/>
• You work like TK [wild animal].<br/>
• You know what TK means.<br/>
• You are not a wuss.<br/>
• You are located in New York.<br/>
• A creative mind that will do amazing things with Kinja, our badass new publishing platform that lets you <a href="http://gizmodo.com/5982558">almost touch gadgets</a><inset id="5982558"></inset> and <a href="http://jalopnik.com/the-new-mclaren-f1-car-dissected-21994946" target="_blank">discuss any aspect of an image</a><inset id="21994946"></inset>.<br/>
• The best, most ferocious crew on The Internet doesn't chew you up and spit you out like unpopped corn.<br/>
• As always, no attachments. Contact <a href="mailto:joel@gizmodo.com">Joel Johnson</a>—if you dare.</p>
<p>A note to our readers: I love you. I'll be in the comments to talk it out.</p>]]></description><category domain="">announcements</category><pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2013 20:05:12 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">5986783</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Brown]]></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to water my plants]]></title><link>http://jmfb.kinja.com/how-to-water-my-plants-84221985</link><description><![CDATA[<p class="first-text">Hello and thank you for watering my plants! Please come on Wednesdays. Here is a handy guide:</p>

<h3>Your Tools</h3>
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<p>These are your weapons: A terrible watering can (sorry—it gets everywhere, so you really have to pour carefully, and tilt back slowly), &quot;Romeo&quot; plant food, and some measuring spoons. Put one teaspoon of &quot;Romeo&quot; in the can, fill it to the one-gallon mark, and you're ready to feed.</p>

<h3>The First Rubber Plant</h3>
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<p>The first plant you will encounter on your way out of the kitchen is this guy, sitting up on a janked-out bookshelf in the nook between the couch and the chair. It gets just a decent watering, not a deluge—enough to get the soil moist. I usually water for about a 3-count.</p>

<h3>Jade Plant on the Bookshelf</h3>
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<p>On the far side of the bed is a bookshelf. On the bookshelf are two plants and some books. Do not water the books.</p>
<p>This jade plant is probably going to die. I clearly don't know what the fuck to do with it. Maybe don't water it? Maybe do? I usually give it a good soaking once a week, per my mother's instructions: pour water in until there's about an inch standing on top; it'll filter down. Like I said, though, thing is on its last legs, so feel free to experiment.</p>

<h3>Aloe on the Bookshelf</h3>
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<p>You will not have to water the aloe unless I stay in Argenina for an extra week. Which might happen. I might stay there forever, if the stories about the steaks are true. If that happens, water the aloe every three weeks, and enjoy its company. When They come for my things, tell them the plant is yours. It's the year-old pup of a plant I've had since I was 13.</p>

<h3>Lemon! Lemon! Lemon! Lemon!</h3>
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<p>Everything else could die. I wouldn't care, as long as the Lemon Tree made it. Just get the surface of the soil wet, and the Lemon Tree will be happy. The Lemon Tree already is happy, because you are coming to visit. If you wanted to talk to the Lemon Tree, that would be cool too. It likes NPR, should you decide to play the radio.</p>

<h3>The Second Rubber Plant</h3>
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<p>You're looking at the Lemon Tree (can't blame you). Look left. There, tucked away in the corner in a stupid pink pot that came with the apartment, is the second rubber plant. Water it just like the other one: About a 3-count. </p>

<p>And that's it. Thank you so much for watering my plants. Please help yourself to anything in the fridge, liquor cabinet, etc. Watch some TV—we have all of the channels. (Just hit &quot;watch dish&quot; on the remote's touchscreen; then some stupid interstitial screen will show up on the TV, which you get past by pushing the OK button on the remote. It's the center of the d-pad.)</p>
<p>See you soon!</p>]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 8 Feb 2013 00:41:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">84221985</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Brown]]></dc:creator></item></channel></rss>