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I've forgotten the name/author/etc., but reviews for it were actually pretty good and there were a decent amount of 'em since the book's like fifty, sixty years old. Not sure about respectful, but well constructed, maybe, and there didn't seem to be mention of non-con (rampant adultery, yes, but not that). Still. My pithy summary was accurate.

Inventoried a book today about a holocaust survivor's adventures in polygamy. Cataloging work is giving me new appreciation for the relative quality of fanfiction and whatnot.

I might be able to name most of them if i tried, but im less sure i could identify them. Name, maybe, match name to correct face, eeehhh...

Whys are a bit easier, though, for some. Inslee's probably angling for sec of energy or EPA position (which might actually be pretty legit given how hard he's hammering climate issues), yang's fluffing UBI, de blah wants a vacation away from NYC, etc. Some folks are probably aiming for VP or cabinet pick, stuff like that.

I mean... with that trailer thing saitama looked a lot like he wasn't getting hit or taking damage or anything, and there's no indication what happens when he actually lands a hit. It's possible it'll somehow be sorta' canon-ish just based on that specific vid. How an unbeatable get-touched-you-die character is going to/could be handled is an interesting design question.

E: Though it occurs to me the real question is if the crows will be playable. If so that'll immediately net the game an extra star equivalent, no hesitation.

Quote from: Frumple on June 24, 2019, 05:50:57 pm

I'm becoming increasingly reminded that potato chips (and similar things) in rice is pretty awesome. Tonight's supper is brown rice, with noodle seasoning*, cheese, shredded up honey roasted turkey, and the remainder of a mixed bag of black pepper potato chips and white chedder cheese crackers. It's disturbingly tasty, and it's the chips that take it to the next level.

* Take maruchan yakisoba seasoning packets, two packs teriyaki beef and one pack spicy chicken, empty into a small container (ziplock bag, whatever), then shake well. Apply fairly sparingly, it's decently strong. Does wonderful things to most grains and soups.

Sounds so salty (although starch like rice or potato can handle a lot of salt), but also pretty good. I agree the combination of rice and crunch is good. I assume that's why so many people/cultures have a thing for the bits of rice that harden along the edges while you cook it.

It's not too bad on the salt front so long as you go easy on the seasoning (something like a third or forth of a packet's worth is usually plenty for a decent sized bowl of whatever, maybe even less) and don't have too much chips, really. It's there, but it's a good bit less than cup ramen or something.

If I had to offhand guess amounts without actually having the info in front of me, I'd probably guesstimate somewhere in the 4-500 <whatever that standard unit is> range? Maybe six, less than eight. Ramen ranges up to like the 1800s, heh.

I'm becoming increasingly reminded that potato chips (and similar things) in rice is pretty awesome. Tonight's supper is brown rice, with noodle seasoning*, cheese, shredded up honey roasted turkey, and the remainder of a mixed bag of black pepper potato chips and white chedder cheese crackers. It's disturbingly tasty, and it's the chips that take it to the next level.

* Take maruchan yakisoba seasoning packets, two packs teriyaki beef and one pack spicy chicken, empty into a small container (ziplock bag, whatever), then shake well. Apply fairly sparingly, it's decently strong. Does wonderful things to most grains and soups.

To commemorate the unlocking, something that's probably been mentioned but deserves another mention.

One small trick to better peanut butter and jelly (or whatever) sandwiches. Add cinnamon! Not a huge amount, but a good bit, preferably on (or in, if you pre-mix) the peanut butter. It really brings the already solid combination to the next level.

Quote from: Egan_BW on June 22, 2019, 11:32:28 pm

The fact that evolution gave us imperfect memory isn't proof that imperfect memory is optimal.

I feel like you're fundamentally misunderstanding the process of natural selection. It's not about the engineering of optimal traits, it's about the perpetuation and dissemination of the best available traits. If a species has a widespread trait, it's because at some point in their history that trait made it easier for them to live long enough to reproduce, or was tied to a trait that did so.

Though as always, it's probably a good idea to emphasize that last bit. Evolution's definition of best is fairly specific, and only incidentally congruent with what we'd probably use the term for. If it doesn't effect reproduction and proliferation it basically doesn't matter; extended survival, health, happiness, improved capability, etc., is all secondary (if that) to that.

It's not so much best available as best available that has a sufficient impact on reproductive capability and genetic proliferation at a specific point in time. Which can be a pretty damn limited (and borderline random) subset of traits