villasv

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[–] villasv@beehaw.org 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

It’s not chaotic at all imho, it’s most often pretty organized. The landing and takeoff area is off limits, but once in a while someone will end up there anyway.

[–] villasv@beehaw.org 3 points 3 months ago

Falcon and Rustard hating each other is the best thing that ever happened in BC Politics

[–] villasv@beehaw.org 1 points 4 months ago

Noooo fuck if they join their voters NDP is screwed

[–] villasv@beehaw.org 5 points 4 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Neoliberalism is just how social studies people call contemporary liberalism.

In politics and economics, this is what most people will understand as “liberal”. Not just some vague references to liberty like the dictionary meaning, neither classical liberalism from the 1850’s.

[–] villasv@beehaw.org 3 points 4 months ago

Folded like a cheap tent

lol 100%

[–] villasv@beehaw.org 13 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

First Nations blessing is a bit of a gray area because they are not necessarily performed as a religious practice. Instead of a prayer, it’s interpreted (by those present) more like a First Nations representative formally acknowledging that the decisions about to be made are made with their participation.

It’s a cultural complexity that elders are often also seen as religious leaders and they’ll often speak in religious terms, but their blessing is foremost under the guise of a representative - not a cleric.

As for a regular Christian prayer… its sole purpose is a ritual for those in that religion.

[–] villasv@beehaw.org 4 points 5 months ago

Good book. Surprisingly sympathetic to men, which makes the whole thing a lot more palatable to the target audience.

Great recommendation.

[–] villasv@beehaw.org 1 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

Very interesting. Thanks for sharing!

Crazy high increases for Burnaby while Vancouver goes down a little bit. High density in the burbs seems to be working!

[–] villasv@beehaw.org 7 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

For me, yes. I’ll have to vote for these same liars over and over to keep Cons and United out. They (NDP) do get some things right once in a while, so it’s a small victory.

[–] villasv@beehaw.org 2 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

My main example is rooibos because at least it can make espresso-like strong brews, and is sold at some coffee shops here and there. But I personally prefer Mate too, though for cold drinks :-) And if I’m just in for some caffeine, black tea is the easiest to source (around here). Matcha latte is also growing in popularity! As well as London Fog.

I love all of these, but I’m one of those tea-adventurous coffee drinkers who care about the taste more than the caffeine.

[–] villasv@beehaw.org 9 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (9 children)

Tldr climate apocalypse for the coffee plant might shift the market towards alternative plants. While technically true that coffee plantations will struggle in the coming years, this just means higher prices and worse average quality off the shelf.

A bit of nothing news, imho.

Coffee alternatives like rooibos are already here and the market is very resistant. Cheap coffee drinkers are irrationally attached to the bad taste they feel nostalgic for. Fancy coffee drinkers will absorb the higher costs without looking for alternatives. It’s only the tea-adventurous coffee drinkers that care about these innovations, usually due to caffeine consumption restrictions which is also a disputed market because decaf coffee quality is improving.

[–] villasv@beehaw.org 5 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

The “another” law in question

Graduated driving licences could see a minimum supervised learning period, curfews and a limit to the number of passengers new drivers can carry.

Of course reckless drivers who were going to drive drunk won’t respect these either, but also these are laws that can dissuade parents from giving/lending their cars. Surprisingly a bunch of parents are oblivious to their kids drinking and driving patterns, but a blanket ruling like this might help.

 

I have a gold chain that tore in my sleep - didn't know any better but now I know I'm not supposed to sleep with it. Any jewelry repair services in metro Vancouver that I can trust to repair a gold chain for an honest price?

 

cross-posted from: https://beehaw.org/post/9099201

Hello Vancouverites, you may have heard about an upcoming motion in Vancouver council that calls for the installation of speed and red light cameras at more of the city's high-crash intersections. On average there are 22 car crashes resulting in death/injury in the city every day. This is a public safety and public health crisis, and automated enforcement with speed and red light cameras is an effective and efficient way to make roads safer.

The motion will be considered on Wednesday, November 1st. You can help by expressing support either by emailing or speaking to council. Here's our guide for doing so: https://visionzerovancouver.ca/intersection-safety-cameras/

Thank you for taking action for safer streets. Share the page and encourage other people you know to do the same!

 

Hello Vancouverites, you may have heard about an upcoming motion in Vancouver council that calls for the installation of speed and red light cameras at more of the city's high-crash intersections. On average there are 22 car crashes resulting in death/injury in the city every day. This is a public safety and public health crisis, and automated enforcement with speed and red light cameras is an effective and efficient way to make roads safer.

The motion will be considered on Wednesday, November 1st. You can help by expressing support either by emailing or speaking to council. Here's our guide for doing so: https://visionzerovancouver.ca/intersection-safety-cameras/

Thank you for taking action for safer streets. Share the page and encourage other people you know to do the same!

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