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IDK... that word checks out in this case.

I have never liked pork... I would not even know what might satisfy the tastes of someone who does. But there are always spices and herbs and flavors to experiment with. Recently I have used nutritional yeast as a flavor booster for soups and sauces. Miso is also an option. I am told it was traditional in Japan to toss in some kombu seaweed during soaking, though I would not expect much more than a mineral salt taste from that.

https://images.app.goo.gl/Sh6R4rbsr2bXRnS5A ... or, maybe not. :-)

Evidently he is still breathing.

I am sure that will stabilize the economy. /s

An idea: V for Victory?

In the 1930s there were quite a few Nazi sympathizers in the US. (When Nazis Took Manhattan : Code Switch https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2019/02/20/695941323/when-nazis-took-manhattan)

During WW2, the BBC was using Morse code "V" in their broadcasts particularly directed into occupied Europe. By the time the way was over, the palm out "V" was a widespread symbol of disavowing the Nazi ideals, and for decades after both left and right political sides condemned authoritarian brainwashing (racism itself was a bit more sticky). (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/V_sign) but recently white nationals have been getting more outspoken and less marginalized.

The V-sign has also been used by the sixties counter-culture to indicate peace... it is probably far better known for that meaning now than for victory over the Nazis.

I think the older meaning resonates with the current "no kings" moment ... don't let MAGA substitute the concept of authoritarianism for the traditional democratic patriotism that won WW2. The flag means allegiance to democracy, not to POTUS.

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Perhaps re-frame the question: is it expected that you should partake of marijuana on the first date?

Really, a date is about getting to know each other, and any assumptions about the suitability of these kinds of social lubricants may indicate a divergence or convergence of cultural norms.

In other words, arranging a to meet at a bar sends a signal well before the "date" actually begins about how you approach life... if such a proposal is accepted then the other party is at least open to you consuming.

There are quite likely a lot of people who will breeze right past this and proceed to get tipsy to provide a cover story for embarrassing mistakes... and every but of this is fodder for judging how well you will get along if there are further dates. Don't get depressed if the other person decides against future dates... no matter your feelings if they don't feel likewise then best to drop it early.

The important thing to do is communicate the kind of person you are... forgiving, uptight, loose, teetotaler... and learn what kind of person the other is... preferably without conflict, and with respect. If alcohol fits with your persona, don't hide it.

if it is a magnum, shouldn't it be bigger? /s

They are a record of the process of adding to the Linux kernel. Such background can be used to trace the history of contributions if those contributions turn out to have had malicious intent or were derived from code that came from sources that were not compatible with the GNU license that the kernel is released under.

This is th trouble with rule-by-self-interest... eventually different people's self interests clash. Now what was the solution in the constitution? oh, yeah, rule by laws... but that clearly didn't work... /s

Can't really help much there... I haven't bought a keyboard in years. But once you drop that first qualifier the availability of options just goes bananas!

... hell, it's on fire! ;-)