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Asad Chaudhary @asadc.bsky.social · 1d

It’s sad that geography makes it easier to connect downtown Victoria to Washington state vs BC mainland by ferry.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

Context matters

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David Barrett @davidfor7.ca · 1d

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Asad Chaudhary @asadc.bsky.social · 2d

Is that the City of Calgary population? Or the metro area? Holy smokes

Asad Chaudhary @asadc.bsky.social · 2d

Yeah that's not a "vintage" chain/derailleur. ouch - don't even want to think about what that sounds like

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Asad Chaudhary @asadc.bsky.social · 2d

Ugh partial tear in supraspinatus (part of rotator cuff) muscle. Why is middle age. Likely caused by a pretty routine / not a big deal snowboarding fall.

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Asad Chaudhary @asadc.bsky.social · 2d

Given the crew doing the Sunnyside cycle track thinks it’s a waste of money it’s hard to rule anything out

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Asad Chaudhary @asadc.bsky.social · 2d

Don’t forget the contingent that will ride but only on river paths after driving their bikes there and will say they’re “avid cyclists” but don’t support bike lanes

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Asad Chaudhary @asadc.bsky.social · 3d

Avid you could say

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Asad Chaudhary @asadc.bsky.social · 3d

Yes, and - South Africa based apartheid and the bantustan system at least in part off Canada's Indian Act and reserve system.

Asad Chaudhary @asadc.bsky.social · 3d

If it isn't safety certified - it's dangerous. And the price tag of eBikes etc. with certified batteries isn't nearly as high as it used to be.

X-ray scans reveal the hidden risks of cheap batteries

Low-cost devices on Amazon and Temu might come with serious battery risks.

www.theverge.com

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Asad Chaudhary @asadc.bsky.social · 3d

Hummers, such a waste of space

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Asad Chaudhary @asadc.bsky.social · 3d

No more Santa robes for the Supreme Court of Canada? Truly the darkest timeline

CBA National Magazine @cba-nationalmag.bsky.social · 4d

The Supreme Court has debuted new ceremonial robes for the justices. @journodale.bsky.social has that story. www.nationalmagazine.ca/en-ca/articl...

Supreme Court of Canada holds first ceremonial opening in 39 years

CBA President Bianca Kratt says the court is a testament to the stability a country can enjoy when its legal institutions remain respected, independent, and grounded in the rule of law

www.nationalmagazine.ca

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Asad Chaudhary @asadc.bsky.social · 4d

Yes - Ioniq branding has been a big success for Hyundai. Kia less so as they went with... "EV"... but 0 regrets shelling out for EV9 here (realistic prices here and far pricier leases but MSRP here was always much lower than US-credit inflated ones)

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Asad Chaudhary @asadc.bsky.social · 4d

Another example is the Richmond Green development. Easy opportunity to build a short stretch of on-street bikeways or a MUP on 29 St SW between Richmond Rd and 34 Ave... But without anyone in charge of these things - won't happen. 3/

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Asad Chaudhary @asadc.bsky.social · 4d

@natefor8.bsky.social Here's another tiny missing link - but no plans to fix it. Nice new 34 Ave SW pathway - would be a pity if you could actually access it except for narrow sidewalk from anywhere W of Crowchild / existing overpass across 33 Ave W of Crowchild. 2/

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Asad Chaudhary @asadc.bsky.social · 4d

#yycbike The new 34 Ave MUP is decent, wide with proper curb cuts, and connects from 17 St across to SE corner of 33 Ave/Crowchild (green section; ext to 14 St under way, yellow). If only we had a cycling coordinator because I bet we'll wait a decade for the red portion not to be narrow sidewalk. 1/

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NY Times Pitchbot @nytpitchbot.bsky.social · 4d

We wanted to understand Democratic Socialists of America. So we talked to two old guys who voted for Trump. (Yes, this is literally the article.)

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Asad Chaudhary @asadc.bsky.social · 4d

Right now UCP will impose what they want regardless

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Asad Chaudhary @asadc.bsky.social · 4d

Bette than paint for sure and maybe better than flexi posts without any concrete

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Asad Chaudhary @asadc.bsky.social · 5d

Absolutely. But it’s become the societal and cultural norm so hard to make people see it

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Asad Chaudhary @asadc.bsky.social · 5d

They just can’t see anything once they get out. It’s ridiculous - or they just tolerate it cause they have to and that last little walk is why they “hate downtown” or “there’s no parking”

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Asad Chaudhary @asadc.bsky.social · 5d

Ah I didn’t see that side of the reaction (Reddit)

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Asad Chaudhary @asadc.bsky.social · 5d

? The line painting deserved the mocking yes but looking good overall

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Asad Chaudhary @asadc.bsky.social · 5d

Art of the deal. Also this administration continues to show 0 awareness of data / communications security

Jesse Hawken @jessehawken.bsky.social · 6d

This is actually very Argentinian of Milei, very funny that he played America like this, they would call it “avivado” I believe

finance.yahoo.com/news/leaked-...

Leaked texts on Scott Bessent’s phone suggest the White House got played bailing out Argentina—and U.S. soybean farmers are the casualties

“This is highly unfortunate,” the text said. “Soy prices are dropping further because of it. This gives China more leverage on us.”

finance.yahoo.com

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