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I've read about how GenZs are not drinking/partying like previous few gens did (Xer here) and generally shun that lifestyle. Many reasons (hi COVID! hey cost of living!) but I bet the constant public image curation of the IG generation is a big part. Sloppy drunk pics might not go well on the feed.
January 11, 2026 at 4:04 PM
I've read about how GenZs are not drinking/partying like previous few gens did (Xer here) and generally shun that lifestyle. Many reasons (hi COVID! hey cost of living!) but I bet the constant public image curation of the IG generation is a big part. Sloppy drunk pics might not go well on the feed.
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An owner that denies problems. An operator that has no ability to fix problems. And a maintainer that just doesn’t respond to questions. Doesn’t seem like a great way to run a railroad. www.thestar.com/news/gta/why...
January 7, 2026 at 6:19 PM
An owner that denies problems. An operator that has no ability to fix problems. And a maintainer that just doesn’t respond to questions. Doesn’t seem like a great way to run a railroad. www.thestar.com/news/gta/why...
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A reminder that the US killed 80 people in Venezuela, and it would be nice if the US media cared enough to think that the life of a grandmother in Caracas whose building is destroyed by a US bomb matters as much as the life of a person in the US.
January 5, 2026 at 5:54 PM
A reminder that the US killed 80 people in Venezuela, and it would be nice if the US media cared enough to think that the life of a grandmother in Caracas whose building is destroyed by a US bomb matters as much as the life of a person in the US.
Well this is kind of ironic, I guess?
Also, remember when Wired mattered?
Also, remember when Wired mattered?
January 5, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Well this is kind of ironic, I guess?
Also, remember when Wired mattered?
Also, remember when Wired mattered?
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Nardwuar becomes first ‘human serviette’ appointed to Order of Canada
Nardwuar becomes first ‘human serviette’ appointed to Order of Canada
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon revealed the latest list of honourees, which includes Supreme Court justices, scientists, authors, athletes, and an array of artists.
www.thestar.com
December 31, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Nardwuar becomes first ‘human serviette’ appointed to Order of Canada
Watching "Band of Brothers" about 25 years late. Aside from the horrors of war, it's fun to see so many "before they were famous" actors. But what was Jimmy Fallon doing in there? He was already a well known goofball on SNL by 2001, so that was just some distracting casting.
December 31, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Watching "Band of Brothers" about 25 years late. Aside from the horrors of war, it's fun to see so many "before they were famous" actors. But what was Jimmy Fallon doing in there? He was already a well known goofball on SNL by 2001, so that was just some distracting casting.
Is it a Prairie thing or just a Boomer parent thing to refer to a snowfall as a "dump" I have to stifle myself every time my parents say "we had a big dump last night!" And it happens a lot. 😅
December 29, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Is it a Prairie thing or just a Boomer parent thing to refer to a snowfall as a "dump" I have to stifle myself every time my parents say "we had a big dump last night!" And it happens a lot. 😅
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Chicago is having none of this administration's BS.
December 20, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Chicago is having none of this administration's BS.
So, what does this emoji mean? 🫡
I think there is something funky happening with my mac's emoji set: as when I searched it in Google the replies were about the "salute" emoji. Is that what you see here? Here are two screenshots of what I see on two pages, same Firefox browser, same Mac.
I think there is something funky happening with my mac's emoji set: as when I searched it in Google the replies were about the "salute" emoji. Is that what you see here? Here are two screenshots of what I see on two pages, same Firefox browser, same Mac.
December 17, 2025 at 2:40 PM
So, what does this emoji mean? 🫡
I think there is something funky happening with my mac's emoji set: as when I searched it in Google the replies were about the "salute" emoji. Is that what you see here? Here are two screenshots of what I see on two pages, same Firefox browser, same Mac.
I think there is something funky happening with my mac's emoji set: as when I searched it in Google the replies were about the "salute" emoji. Is that what you see here? Here are two screenshots of what I see on two pages, same Firefox browser, same Mac.
Hey @cyclingpedestrian.cityof.toronto.ca the Bloor bike lane west of Old Mill Trail has a very dangerous slick of black ice. In general the lane is poorly cleared in this area, but this is the worst spot. Thanks! #biketo #winterbike
December 16, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Hey @cyclingpedestrian.cityof.toronto.ca the Bloor bike lane west of Old Mill Trail has a very dangerous slick of black ice. In general the lane is poorly cleared in this area, but this is the worst spot. Thanks! #biketo #winterbike
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Hey @cyclingpedestrian.cityof.toronto.ca please have the curbs on this section of the Bloor bike lanes moved back to their original positions. Cars are just parked in the bike lane, in front of the No Frills in Bloor West Village.
December 11, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Hey @cyclingpedestrian.cityof.toronto.ca please have the curbs on this section of the Bloor bike lanes moved back to their original positions. Cars are just parked in the bike lane, in front of the No Frills in Bloor West Village.
this is the way! I have to do it outside though so I don't bother if it's below -10C or so.
I now hose off my bikes with hot water in a weed sprayer after salty rides.
December 9, 2025 at 4:02 PM
this is the way! I have to do it outside though so I don't bother if it's below -10C or so.
Merry Line 6-mas to all the giddy transit and urban nerds making breathless content today!
December 7, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Merry Line 6-mas to all the giddy transit and urban nerds making breathless content today!
I had my first wintery ride of the season, AND my first ice wipeout of the year. It is still *fall* I guess. I had a rear winter tire (unstudded) but was holding out to put studs on the front. Then my rear brake froze so I had to use my front descending a steep icy hill... Predictable. Still hurts!
December 4, 2025 at 5:28 PM
I had my first wintery ride of the season, AND my first ice wipeout of the year. It is still *fall* I guess. I had a rear winter tire (unstudded) but was holding out to put studs on the front. Then my rear brake froze so I had to use my front descending a steep icy hill... Predictable. Still hurts!
With the Harbord/Hoskin #bikeTO lanes open again from end to end, I thought I'd check out the new design. Great work by the city on these, though I have a few questions and concerns (as always!). youtu.be/eIbFTMKwCyM?...
It took over a year to reopen these bike lanes
YouTube video by The Bike Life
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November 10, 2025 at 9:15 PM
With the Harbord/Hoskin #bikeTO lanes open again from end to end, I thought I'd check out the new design. Great work by the city on these, though I have a few questions and concerns (as always!). youtu.be/eIbFTMKwCyM?...
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“Safety and space at risk as SUVs reach 30% of car market in English cities, researchers warn. Campaigners call for Paris-style parking charges amid fears big vehicles are taking up excessive public space.”
Cities need smart, specific strategies to manage vehicle size.
It’s about space & safety.
Cities need smart, specific strategies to manage vehicle size.
It’s about space & safety.
Safety and space at risk as SUVs reach 30% of car market in English cities, researchers warn
Campaigners call for Paris-style parking charges amid fears big vehicles are taking up excessive public space
www.theguardian.com
August 29, 2025 at 6:23 AM
“Safety and space at risk as SUVs reach 30% of car market in English cities, researchers warn. Campaigners call for Paris-style parking charges amid fears big vehicles are taking up excessive public space.”
Cities need smart, specific strategies to manage vehicle size.
It’s about space & safety.
Cities need smart, specific strategies to manage vehicle size.
It’s about space & safety.
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I can never get enough of this magnificent dinosaur bird the Shoebill… 🐦 ❤️
July 28, 2025 at 2:03 PM
I can never get enough of this magnificent dinosaur bird the Shoebill… 🐦 ❤️
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HAPPENING NOW: a group of New York rabbis are being arrested at a protest outside the Israeli consulate calling for bringing food into Gaza, an end to the war, and return of all hostages
@newjewishnarrative.bsky.social
@newjewishnarrative.bsky.social
July 29, 2025 at 2:11 AM
HAPPENING NOW: a group of New York rabbis are being arrested at a protest outside the Israeli consulate calling for bringing food into Gaza, an end to the war, and return of all hostages
@newjewishnarrative.bsky.social
@newjewishnarrative.bsky.social
I subbed to the @theglobeandmail.com's digital offering for $9/month last year. That was a short term promotion, which I forgot about, and realized I've been paying $37/month since October. Rich for my blood. I called to cancel my subscription, as you can't online, and that was interesting... 1/2
June 16, 2025 at 7:48 PM
I subbed to the @theglobeandmail.com's digital offering for $9/month last year. That was a short term promotion, which I forgot about, and realized I've been paying $37/month since October. Rich for my blood. I called to cancel my subscription, as you can't online, and that was interesting... 1/2
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Notable back-and-forth between @lanrickbennett.bsky.social and Councillor Paula Fletcher here. Lanrick makes good argument for protected bike lanes on Jones Ave, as previously approved by council. Fletcher says that plan takes away too many parking spaces. beachmetro.com/2025/06/05/i...
In My Opinion: Need for protected cycle tracks on Jones Avenue must be made clear to local councillor – Beach Metro Community News
The Jones Avenue bike lane looking north between Queen Street East and Dundas Street East is seen in this photo. Photo by Alan Shackleton. By LANRICK
beachmetro.com
June 5, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Notable back-and-forth between @lanrickbennett.bsky.social and Councillor Paula Fletcher here. Lanrick makes good argument for protected bike lanes on Jones Ave, as previously approved by council. Fletcher says that plan takes away too many parking spaces. beachmetro.com/2025/06/05/i...
Great NYT dive into the Costco phenomenon. I've watched it go beyond a bulk-temple for suburban soccer parents to enthrall even Gen Z shoppers. I know some who organize group trips and rock Kirkland logo clothes. Cult-like for sure. But also incredibly smart. www.nytimes.com/2024/08/20/d...
How Costco Hacked the American Shopping Psyche
www.nytimes.com
May 29, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Great NYT dive into the Costco phenomenon. I've watched it go beyond a bulk-temple for suburban soccer parents to enthrall even Gen Z shoppers. I know some who organize group trips and rock Kirkland logo clothes. Cult-like for sure. But also incredibly smart. www.nytimes.com/2024/08/20/d...
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“Reuters examined the data from the Gaza Health Ministry to look more closely at those who have died.
It found that more than one-fifth of those killed in the territory were children under the age of 12. More than 1,200 families were completely wiped out”
It found that more than one-fifth of those killed in the territory were children under the age of 12. More than 1,200 families were completely wiped out”
The lives lost in Gaza: A closer look at those killed in the conflict so far
The death toll from the war already dwarfs the numbers killed in previous bouts of fighting between Israelis and Palestinians in Gaza over many decades.
www.reuters.com
May 27, 2025 at 4:48 PM
“Reuters examined the data from the Gaza Health Ministry to look more closely at those who have died.
It found that more than one-fifth of those killed in the territory were children under the age of 12. More than 1,200 families were completely wiped out”
It found that more than one-fifth of those killed in the territory were children under the age of 12. More than 1,200 families were completely wiped out”
Really important question: Why do Brits invariably pronounce L.A. as "Los AngeLEEs." It's not implied in the spelling or in the Spanish roots of the word.
Closer to home, they also say WinnYpeg. But I can forgive that as it's a bit more obscure. Do they just dislike the schwa?
Closer to home, they also say WinnYpeg. But I can forgive that as it's a bit more obscure. Do they just dislike the schwa?
May 27, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Really important question: Why do Brits invariably pronounce L.A. as "Los AngeLEEs." It's not implied in the spelling or in the Spanish roots of the word.
Closer to home, they also say WinnYpeg. But I can forgive that as it's a bit more obscure. Do they just dislike the schwa?
Closer to home, they also say WinnYpeg. But I can forgive that as it's a bit more obscure. Do they just dislike the schwa?
Both an amazing & disturbing thread. Shawn shows that this supposedly "small business" "grassroots" campaign opposing transit lanes on Bathurst, is using AI tools to create videos of a fake person, spewing fake concerns. This will be more and more common. Call it out. Shut it down.
So: the “Protect Bathurst / Dufferin” astroturf campaign run by Summerhill Market had videos of a guy talking about the neighborhood & RapidTO proposal. Real grassroots feel. Took a screenshot & put it into google image search. Guess what?
May 21, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Both an amazing & disturbing thread. Shawn shows that this supposedly "small business" "grassroots" campaign opposing transit lanes on Bathurst, is using AI tools to create videos of a fake person, spewing fake concerns. This will be more and more common. Call it out. Shut it down.