How to Use ‘Affect’ Versus ‘Effect’

Every time I write either “affect” or “effect,” I have to pause for a second to double-check myself. Their meanings are related, their spellings are similar; even their pronunciation is nearly the same. But one of them causes something and the other is the result. And knowing the difference is a good thing.

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Author: Meghan Moravcik Walbert

Drink Away Your Sadness With a ‘Bitter Tears’

My favorite nightcap is an ounce or so of Fernet, over ice, with a pinch of salt, but that drink signals the end of a good evening, not the start (or even the middle) of one. But I want to be salty all night long—from beginning to the bitter end—so I decided to take that flavor profile and make it into a martini.

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Author: Claire Lower on Skillet, shared by Claire Lower to Lifehacker

Pack a Backpack in a Pinch by Rolling Your Clothes

Occasionally, we all find ourselves in a position in which we need to pack a bunch of stuff—including clothes—into a backpack. It might be as simple as heading to a friend’s house for the weekend. Or packing your kid up for a weekend at grandma’s. Or—maybe your life is a little more exciting—you’re catching an early…

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Author: Meghan Moravcik Walbert

Should I Feel Guilty for Test Driving a Car That I Have No Intention of Buying?

As Jalopnik’s resident car buying expert and professional car shopper, I get emails. Lots of emails. I’ve decided to pick a few questions and try to help out. This week we are discussing free gifts with test drives, dual-clutch transmission worries, and how much of a hit you would take if you bought and sold a…

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Author: Tom McParland on Jalopnik, shared by Virginia K. Smith to Lifehacker