Neil Thomson
@neiljt.bsky.social
Ottawa.Kanata.Beaverbrook resident. Engaged in Community Assoc., City Issues since 1992. Runner, x-country, cyclist, and sometimes tri-athlete.
Tech - Data/Analytics, Data Privacy, Decentralized Digital Identity (SSI). Active in DIF, ToIP, MyData
Tech - Data/Analytics, Data Privacy, Decentralized Digital Identity (SSI). Active in DIF, ToIP, MyData
Agreed. I have used it to teach me github and git based automation, json and json schema generation using npm/JavaScript/node.js.
December 12, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Agreed. I have used it to teach me github and git based automation, json and json schema generation using npm/JavaScript/node.js.
The ridiculous demands suggest they were written by a Trump loyalist who gave Zero consideration for the impossibility of compliance, how border services would pragmatically verify compliance or the impact on US tourism.
It also suggests those criteria would only be asked of "non desirables"
It also suggests those criteria would only be asked of "non desirables"
December 12, 2025 at 11:15 PM
The ridiculous demands suggest they were written by a Trump loyalist who gave Zero consideration for the impossibility of compliance, how border services would pragmatically verify compliance or the impact on US tourism.
It also suggests those criteria would only be asked of "non desirables"
It also suggests those criteria would only be asked of "non desirables"
Today, I use it as a more effective search and query capable tool/coding expert (tutor) for tech, tools and concepts new ro me.
Any time I try to have it do my work (tech lead on new AI-ready Travel Profile data architecture), it is just wrong enough to be useless.
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Any time I try to have it do my work (tech lead on new AI-ready Travel Profile data architecture), it is just wrong enough to be useless.
/E
December 12, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Today, I use it as a more effective search and query capable tool/coding expert (tutor) for tech, tools and concepts new ro me.
Any time I try to have it do my work (tech lead on new AI-ready Travel Profile data architecture), it is just wrong enough to be useless.
/E
Any time I try to have it do my work (tech lead on new AI-ready Travel Profile data architecture), it is just wrong enough to be useless.
/E
The analogy I would make is a self-driving car where the brakes work 95% of the time.
Self driving cars were at that stage 15 years ago and still not ready today
/1
Self driving cars were at that stage 15 years ago and still not ready today
/1
December 12, 2025 at 2:07 PM
The analogy I would make is a self-driving car where the brakes work 95% of the time.
Self driving cars were at that stage 15 years ago and still not ready today
/1
Self driving cars were at that stage 15 years ago and still not ready today
/1
Kiss the 2028 Olympic and FIFA tourists goodbye
These are demands no one could meet, and implies similar demands for any form of business travel.
These are demands no one could meet, and implies similar demands for any form of business travel.
December 12, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Kiss the 2028 Olympic and FIFA tourists goodbye
These are demands no one could meet, and implies similar demands for any form of business travel.
These are demands no one could meet, and implies similar demands for any form of business travel.
Those are reminders (to self), not recipes (instructions to strangers)
December 11, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Those are reminders (to self), not recipes (instructions to strangers)
Collected raw data (with documented collection techniqes) that is open for anyone to review and download?
Or claims of data that noone but staff can view/use?
Or claims of data that noone but staff can view/use?
December 10, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Collected raw data (with documented collection techniqes) that is open for anyone to review and download?
Or claims of data that noone but staff can view/use?
Or claims of data that noone but staff can view/use?
"Intensification", as practiced in Ontario, is Housing being added without matching supporting infrastructure.
Adding infrastructure like transit and roads prioritizing cost is how we have demonstrably poorer transportation in 2025 than 1990.
Adding infrastructure like transit and roads prioritizing cost is how we have demonstrably poorer transportation in 2025 than 1990.
December 8, 2025 at 10:44 PM
"Intensification", as practiced in Ontario, is Housing being added without matching supporting infrastructure.
Adding infrastructure like transit and roads prioritizing cost is how we have demonstrably poorer transportation in 2025 than 1990.
Adding infrastructure like transit and roads prioritizing cost is how we have demonstrably poorer transportation in 2025 than 1990.
Return to Office is a form of pressure via job dissatisfaction to encourage employees to leave, avoiding layoff or early retirement "sweetners".
Except that the first ones to leave are those who have skills in demand or are known for their competence, which degrades the organization.
Except that the first ones to leave are those who have skills in demand or are known for their competence, which degrades the organization.
December 8, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Return to Office is a form of pressure via job dissatisfaction to encourage employees to leave, avoiding layoff or early retirement "sweetners".
Except that the first ones to leave are those who have skills in demand or are known for their competence, which degrades the organization.
Except that the first ones to leave are those who have skills in demand or are known for their competence, which degrades the organization.
This issue is an example of thel ack of forward planning in Canada as a nation, which cascades to the Provincial and City levels.
No provisions made to allow for future transportation corridors. Planning for residential density in a vacuum with respect to physical and social infrastrucure
No provisions made to allow for future transportation corridors. Planning for residential density in a vacuum with respect to physical and social infrastrucure
December 7, 2025 at 12:38 AM
This issue is an example of thel ack of forward planning in Canada as a nation, which cascades to the Provincial and City levels.
No provisions made to allow for future transportation corridors. Planning for residential density in a vacuum with respect to physical and social infrastrucure
No provisions made to allow for future transportation corridors. Planning for residential density in a vacuum with respect to physical and social infrastrucure
My favorite movie for the combination of and chemistry of Eddie, Dan and Jaime-Lee.
December 7, 2025 at 12:32 AM
My favorite movie for the combination of and chemistry of Eddie, Dan and Jaime-Lee.
IOW, it's one thing to announce reduction in costs/spending, it's another thing to imply claim that it was City efforts that generated them.
Thx for the insight.
Thx for the insight.
December 3, 2025 at 4:27 AM
IOW, it's one thing to announce reduction in costs/spending, it's another thing to imply claim that it was City efforts that generated them.
Thx for the insight.
Thx for the insight.
I live in an area with lots of straight trails that used to be local rail lines, which are heavily used by families walking with young children, runners and cyclists.
Since e-bikes have been introduced, far too many are riding far faster than is safe, and failing to use a bell or horn.
Since e-bikes have been introduced, far too many are riding far faster than is safe, and failing to use a bell or horn.
December 1, 2025 at 2:05 AM
I live in an area with lots of straight trails that used to be local rail lines, which are heavily used by families walking with young children, runners and cyclists.
Since e-bikes have been introduced, far too many are riding far faster than is safe, and failing to use a bell or horn.
Since e-bikes have been introduced, far too many are riding far faster than is safe, and failing to use a bell or horn.
And what about sidewalks, particularly those leading to or on streets with elementary schools?
December 1, 2025 at 1:47 AM
And what about sidewalks, particularly those leading to or on streets with elementary schools?
Ultimately, locations with ever increasing claims will make properties uninsurable. And if you can't get insurance, banks will not lend you money. Governments can choose to step in, but that doesn't solve the problem as ultimately they have to fund with taxes.
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December 1, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Ultimately, locations with ever increasing claims will make properties uninsurable. And if you can't get insurance, banks will not lend you money. Governments can choose to step in, but that doesn't solve the problem as ultimately they have to fund with taxes.
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The insurance industry is interesting. Their business is pricing risk. Premiums in locations with higher and/or more claims will pay a higher premium. Why the claims are higher, is something they have the data on and they will call attention to root causes. /1
December 1, 2025 at 1:20 AM
The insurance industry is interesting. Their business is pricing risk. Premiums in locations with higher and/or more claims will pay a higher premium. Why the claims are higher, is something they have the data on and they will call attention to root causes. /1
From the comments here, despite many choosing not to spend on Black Friday the majority of the population is entirely captured by the spin to spend/save.
A bit frightening how many believe it's business as usual under Trump 2.0,
A bit frightening how many believe it's business as usual under Trump 2.0,
November 30, 2025 at 5:24 AM
From the comments here, despite many choosing not to spend on Black Friday the majority of the population is entirely captured by the spin to spend/save.
A bit frightening how many believe it's business as usual under Trump 2.0,
A bit frightening how many believe it's business as usual under Trump 2.0,
Ah, the usual suspects (civicly engaged councillors, including mayor and a councillor wannabes). All good.
November 30, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Ah, the usual suspects (civicly engaged councillors, including mayor and a councillor wannabes). All good.
I saw Alien within days of release in Canada, long before any reviews were available (1979...). The most terrifying movie I have ever seen. There were scenes where the entire audience were trying to hide under their seats. Absolutely stunning.
November 30, 2025 at 3:27 AM
I saw Alien within days of release in Canada, long before any reviews were available (1979...). The most terrifying movie I have ever seen. There were scenes where the entire audience were trying to hide under their seats. Absolutely stunning.
#1 easy fix.
Reduce the recent, and questionable benefits practice, of multiple passes by street plows, which refill side walks previously cleared by sidewalk plows.
Reduce the recent, and questionable benefits practice, of multiple passes by street plows, which refill side walks previously cleared by sidewalk plows.
November 29, 2025 at 4:49 PM
#1 easy fix.
Reduce the recent, and questionable benefits practice, of multiple passes by street plows, which refill side walks previously cleared by sidewalk plows.
Reduce the recent, and questionable benefits practice, of multiple passes by street plows, which refill side walks previously cleared by sidewalk plows.
(request to sender, translate into English)
November 29, 2025 at 4:17 AM
(request to sender, translate into English)
A very "inside baseball" comment.
Care to translate?
Care to translate?
November 29, 2025 at 4:15 AM
A very "inside baseball" comment.
Care to translate?
Care to translate?
Which is entirely within my observation - the city of Ottawa is designed and operated around an environment of a "Sunny day in June".
November 29, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Which is entirely within my observation - the city of Ottawa is designed and operated around an environment of a "Sunny day in June".
Then [department] has competing interests/priorities for snow vs summer operations, which in Ottawa is all about [costs]
November 29, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Then [department] has competing interests/priorities for snow vs summer operations, which in Ottawa is all about [costs]