Also, the article is a year old. So I guess the second best time to prepare was then. Now is third.

Maybe in some parts of Europe, but this is illegal where I live. Punishable by fine or loss of license depending on how severe the coverage is.

I’ll accept a tablet, but not that condescending attitude towards restaurant workers.

Employee here. If you need an alternative offer to get reasonable considerations from your employer, just take the alternative offer. The employer clearly doesn’t respect you and your current leverage is just a short term tool until they start taking advantage of you again.

CrabStick is still usually made from fish.

You are correct. Source

We have two flavours here: liquid death and black licorice

So DC, being a federal territory, historically was governed by leaders picked directly by the President. In 1973, Congress passed a law providing for a popularly elected Mayor and a board of District Councilmembers.

DC governance is in those parts that “went missing” from Congress’ version of the Constitution.

To exercise exclusive Legislation in all Cases whatsoever, over such District (not exceeding ten Miles square) as may, by Cession of particular States, and the Acceptance of Congress, become the Seat of Government of the United States