It did what it was supposed to, which was distract from the Epstein files. The cost to us plebs is of no consequence to them.

at least not here in Norway

At least part of the world isn’t racing to the bottom

I think it’s frustration with younger men falling for the right-wing BS and throwing their support behind those causes. My generation went apathetic and nihilistic, not right wing.

If you’re at a nicer bar with a liquor selection, they might do flights or smaller pours. It’s worth asking

A lot of gins can be categorized based on their flavor profile. Some common ones are juniper-forward, herbal, or citrus. A lot of the bigger names are more juniper-forward gins, and a lot of craft gins are citrus or herbal. The best way to figure out what gins you will like is to go to a good bar with a gin selection, and ask the bartender for recommendations that are similar to the one you liked. Also, learn to identify different flavors that you like or dislike. Often, you can find descriptions of different gins (and other spirits) either on labels or online.

Finally, don’t be afraid to revisit something you didn’t like in a few years. Your palate and preferences can and will change, and you might really like something you didn’t enjoy before.

There really isn’t a legally defined way. Shaming and pressuring resignations are probably the best way that is legally unambiguous, but arguments could be made for things like blockading or other means of coercion

It shouldn’t be allowed for contracts of adhesion (take or leave it contracts for consumers). Mandatory binding arbitration should be limited to business to business negotiated contracts.

Isinglass is not used very much outside breweries trying to do really traditional British styles, because it’s finicky and there are better and cheaper options. I’d say that the most common thing making beer non-vegan is adding adjuncts like lactose in milk stouts.

Now we just need a 6 hour hbomberguy video essay about Rajat Khare to really take this to the next level.

The Great North, if you want to watch a fun and wholesome cartoon.