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Today's theme is "A Photo That Reminds You Of Summer!"

QFT Clearly, says Hirsh, a lengthy clickable agreement is often intended to commit consumers to things they would rather not commit to if they truly understood.

QFT Clearly, says Hirsh, a lengthy clickable agreement is often intended to commit consumers to things they would rather not commit to if they truly understood.

I always print critical reading-and I read mostly e-books. It's easier to mark up and discuss. These online consents are clickable rail cloak tickets. If a consent form is privacy or cost related there should be short, clear, specific sentences. Pretty well anything I sign in front of a rep has pages of info that the rep summarizes into short sentences then says sign/initial here. If the rep can do it, the contract should be written that way.
https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.4634780

Some days I feel like we're playing love it or list it.

Some days I feel like we're playing love it or list it.

It's listed but one sunny day and I'm reconsidering. Plus we decluttered and did some staging and the place is so nice. Still long winters are hard. We built this home so it will be hard to find something as suited. Hopefully we see some nice stuff out west.

"When we design, build, manage, occupy or even just pass through a place, we change it. Whether we are conscious of it or not, these changes can embellish, adorn, colour, tint or taint that place in the eyes of the people who share it. These perceptions influence how appealing those people will find particular behaviours.

"When we design, build, manage, occupy or even just pass through a place, we change it. Whether we are conscious of it or not, these changes can embellish, adorn, colour, tint or taint that place in the eyes of the people who share it. These perceptions influence how appealing those people will find particular behaviours.

These influences might be seen as biases that are figuratively and sometimes literally set in stone. They are the result of design decisions that effectively dedicate spaces to a particular activity (or activities) and deter other activities. The illustrations below show examples of this.

These designed characteristics play an important role in framing the range of experiences that people enjoy, endure or miss out on. Over time this affects the trajectory of their lives, which has significant implications for human well-being.

If we consider the biases as messages we receive from our surroundings, we need to ask: are these messages biased towards helping or hindering us? Do they invite us to meet our needs? That is the fundamental precondition to thriving and fulfilling our potential".


https://phys.org/news/2018-04-compassionate-city-built-in-biases.html

Perfect day you just can't plan.

Perfect day you just can't plan.

What a great day, garage sale with the neighbours that turned into a really nice visit in the sun. Sold some stuff, had some afternoon drinks. I will really miss these guys.

Double edged sword. Putting out information after investigating will prompt some people to join groups they didn't know existed.

Double edged sword. Putting out information after investigating will prompt some people to join groups they didn't know existed.

I don't think there's a way around that other than to reduce sensationalism and give search terms rather than links? Hopefully this will prompt urban centers to do attractive design that segregates pedestrians from vehicles.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto-attack-minassian-facebook-incel-the-investigators-1.4639606

I challenge you to do a risk assessment of a routine task, recognize hazards and think of a control. You may save the life of someone you love.

I challenge you to do a risk assessment of a routine task, recognize hazards and think of a control. You may save the life of someone you love.

I was the safety person at our work and still do training - 4 days on hiring. Now comments about how robust our training is makes sense, I use a safety video series then talk about how it applies at this workplace. The article writer is correct though. To be truly effective, hazard assessment has to be embedded at the K-12 level. Also all engineering courses should include ergonomics.

I've been in an industrial workplace for over 20 years. People are much better at wearing their PPE and following work instruction. They are not good at situational awareness and some people suck at looking after their free PPE. The COR program is a great way for businesses to lower WCB costs but implementing a structured reporting program but the workers have to be invested and, as such, I do think workers should be subject to fines for rule violations. Systems must have safety designed in but If it's convenient to follow the rule it's just as easy to not follow the rule. Look at the recent picture of those passengers wearing their masks. Those are designed to be impossible to wear upside down and air is flowing as soon as the masks are released. Slap it on your nose and mouth and it will work. People are oriented each flight and told to follow the attendant yet this design is a failure because there is nothing to indicate it goes over the nose and people still think they assist others before donning their own mask.


http://albertapolitics.ca/2018/04/todays-day-of-mourning-pieties-aside-alberta-workplace-injuries-are-vastly-underreported/

Invasive and dominating. Don't kill your local fish by dumping goldfish in storm water systems.

Invasive and dominating. Don't kill your local fish by dumping goldfish in storm water systems.
http://www.businessinsider.com/why-never-release-pet-goldfish-into-wild-2018-4

Took a long time for me to read The Shepherd's Crown. I wasn't ready to say goodbye either.

Took a long time for me to read The Shepherd's Crown. I wasn't ready to say goodbye either.
https://www.tor.com/2018/04/27/remembering-terry-pratchett-champion-of-humor-kindness-and-practical-witchery/

Single event mass killing by men convinced they aren't getting their deserved prize (attention from the woman they choose).

Single event mass killing by men convinced they aren't getting their deserved prize (attention from the woman they choose).

Media that still presents men/women relationships inevitably becoming romantic unless the woman is married (maybe) or the man is homosexual is a lot of the problem.
https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/988906296098291714.html

Meanwhile in Calgary, a neighbour is retaliating against kids playing in their own back yard using a noisemaker.

Meanwhile in Calgary, a neighbour is retaliating against kids playing in their own back yard using a noisemaker.

One of the things that drew us to our current location is that there were kids playing outside (they're all grown now) but there are intolerant people everywhere. If you don't want to hear kids, move deep into an adults only complex. Actually I'm pretty sure the neighbours could install noise dampeners around their yard like an airport.
https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/calgary-family-hopes-mediation-will-end-conflict-with-neighbour-1.3900531

Albertans - still sexist.

Albertans - still sexist.

NDP gets the support of the Feds for the pipeline and is very vocal in support of oil revenue but still suffers from anything a a woman can do, a man can do better. NDP supported people during the downturn yet with things getting better the Cons can finish the job? Based on what exactly? Kenney is a blustery politician with a record of supporting religious white gu... oh.
https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.4626538

As a parent it is YOUR responsibility to provide a nutritious food environment at home.

As a parent it is YOUR responsibility to provide a nutritious food environment at home.

Be especially aware of high calorie liquids like smoothies and pop.
http://www.weightymatters.ca/2018/04/please-dont-encourage-your-kids-to-diet.html

Suzuki is a perfect recipient. U of A does groundbreaking sustainability research and so does U of C.

Suzuki is a perfect recipient. U of A does groundbreaking sustainability research and so does U of C.

U of A can be energy neutral for a community of 12,000. Edmonton Waste Management has at least 4 waste streams that greatly reduce the city's waste footprint. U of C in Calgary has produced oil processing innovations that includes balls of bitumen and a leak proof pipeline design.

It's clear oil is going to be around for awhile. Research into using it in way that impacts the environment less, certainly in Canada, is due to Suzuki. He popularized science (The Nature of Things) for more than 1 generation. It's not surprising he's passionate. He's from Vancouver (also the starting place of Greenpeace)
http://albertapolitics.ca/2018/04/jason-kenney-joins-attack-on-david-suzuki-complains-too-many-u-of-a-honorary-degrees-go-to-progressives/

As a child I was only told of purgatory.

As a child I was only told of purgatory.

God knew what was in your heart. Walking the walk of empathy and leaving judgement to God was the most important thing. Why yes, I did grow up in the late 60s.
https://freethoughtblogs.com/singham/2018/04/23/hell-under-siege-in-the-film-come-sunday-2018/

Coach site autofills my city then doesn't accept the shipping address - finally figured out to check out with PayPal.

Coach site autofills my city then doesn't accept the shipping address - finally figured out to check out with PayPal.

This has been really annoying, I even called tech support and got some guy who seemed to think I didn't understand how to fill out addresses. I felt he didn't actually understand English as spoken by a female customer. This time I was on the phone to make the order and just chatting with customer support when I tried PayPal and it worked. Bonus especially since I was using Ebates to get immediate cash back credit.

FYI Coach is not a budget brand although their stuff lasts nicely. I've been looking for a cute bucket bag for ages.

Only Milo will be missing the snow...

Only Milo will be missing the snow...

This seems reasonable to me!

This seems reasonable to me!

I know at work we've struggled with this. People saying they'll attend then don't. Last organized event, half the people didn't show up so everyone had to pay double.. very annoying. More so for restaurants as they say in the article. You do get it back when you arrive and you can just wait for a table.
https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.4629261

Earth Day is a good time me to assess what you can do to reduce your footprint? We've been assessing resources use and ways to reduce water and electricity. Plus, of course, Fred is vegan and I'm mostly vegan.

Earth Day is a good time me to assess what you can do to reduce your footprint? We've been assessing resources use and ways to reduce water and electricity. Plus, of course, Fred is vegan and I'm mostly vegan.
https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/sa-visual/how-deep-is-your-carbon-footprint-celebrate-earth-day-with-data/

Damn, the internet has figured out my age.

Damn, the internet has figured out my age.

A little sun equals a lot of melting. Yay.

A little sun equals a lot of melting. Yay.

Homeopathic items should be approved by the CFIA as ok to consume only.

Homeopathic items should be approved by the CFIA as ok to consume only.

CBC Robyn Urback forgot the all important shaking step after diluting.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/opinion/homeopathic-remedies-1.4627716

Do you pay attention during the safety video when you fly? I always identify and count rows to the emergency exit.

Do you pay attention during the safety video when you fly? I always identify and count rows to the emergency exit.

I can't believe the picture with this article https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/entry/what-the-southwest-flight-can-teach-us-about-oxygen-masks_us_5ad78dafe4b029ebe0207d81 Flight attendants demonstrate correct use EVERY TIME THE PLANE IS ABOUT TO TAKE OFF

Gaythia Weis suggests poor ergonomic design and certainly use of emergency equipment should be intuitive. In the time I've been flying I think the only change has been going from a stiff cup with an inflated bag that needed a sharp tug to a soft silicon mask and continuous positive air flow so the bag doesn't inflate.
https://youtu.be/TEsHqdA9dV0

I am so glad Canada provides science based health care instead of medical practices based off absent bystanders' emotions.

I am so glad Canada provides science based health care instead of medical practices based off absent bystanders' emotions.

For women wanting a baby to hold the fetus is more than a potential person but, as this woman recognizes, still less than a child. I probably always will. I remember I had this moment at the funeral, looking at the casket — it was very simple, pine, very small. I suddenly felt so profoundly grateful that it wasn’t one of my living children in the coffin. I think that really underlined to me again that there really is a difference. It is very difficult to put someone else's wellbeing before your personal desire. There is nothing noble about causing pain and suffering for another.
https://www.thecut.com/2018/04/how-i-got-this-baby-mom-who-had-an-abortion-at-7-months.html?utm_source=nym&utm_medium=f1&utm_campaign=feed-part

Another great Captain Awkward - sometimes the best way to be a friend is give someone the space they need.

Another great Captain Awkward - sometimes the best way to be a friend is give someone the space they need.
https://captainawkward.com/2018/04/18/1100-my-friend-is-withdrawing-from-me-and-it-really-hurts/amp/

First movie that scared me into nightmares - Hush Hush Sweet Charlotte.

First movie that scared me into nightmares - Hush Hush Sweet Charlotte.

I think it was the head bouncing down the stairs. I didn't even have to see Hallowe'en to be scared:)
https://www.themarysue.com/first-frightening-film/amp/

Could be a lot of melting today. Sunny and windy.

Could be a lot of melting today. Sunny and windy.

Vancouver sufferers greatly from NIMBY. Alberta NDP has fallen into the trap of not using an opportunity to innovate and diversify.

Vancouver sufferers greatly from NIMBY. Alberta NDP has fallen into the trap of not using an opportunity to innovate and diversify.

Vancouver is willing to let others take on the environmental cost - they buy from Washington state preferentially which is part of a country dismantling environmental protections. But that's ok because it's far enough away. They are dysfunctional as an industrial port - rail nor ships move through quickly. Workers can't afford to live close by driving up labour costs. The Netherlands moved their deep water shipping and Canada should on the west coast as well.

As for oil - a way to make oil shippable as a floating coal-like product was announced from US of A (a campus that could exist as a closed system because of energy efficiency and reusability) within the last year. Focus on scaling up the process and lowering the environmental cost of a spill by making it a easy to recover and offloading the chemical use to the end user (refineries). Repurpose coal equipment as much as possible.

Trans Mountain project no industry game-changer but may get federal funding anyway https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.4623408
https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.4623408

I mostly eat rhubarb that grows in our yard.

I mostly eat rhubarb that grows in our yard.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2NMffyX2yw&feature=player_embedded

home vs holiday walking.

home vs holiday walking.

You can see why we want to move away to somewhere it isn't winter so long. I better wake up Milo and take him for a walk:)

Terminal 2 at LAX.

Terminal 2 at LAX.

Lines were quick and now there's a loungey space for people with long lay overs.

Time to go, to my amazement my pants fit.

Time to go, to my amazement my pants fit.

Last sunset of the holidays.

Last sunset of the holidays.

Set off by Canadian policy perhaps but this is definitely a case of mental illness, and I don't accept that excuse lightly.

Set off by Canadian policy perhaps but this is definitely a case of mental illness, and I don't accept that excuse lightly.

On the plus side, he didn't kill himself and he did plead guilty so somewhere inside he accepts now that he did a bad thing. I hope he gets help and peace. I hope the families of the men he killed can get some closure.
https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.4618414

It's important to balance preventative health measures with living. Immortality is unlikely in our time

It's important to balance preventative health measures with living. Immortality is unlikely in our time

I'm 57 and at this point my idea of wellness is to minimize the need for medications as I age and be able to do the activities I enjoy as long as possible. We constantly talk about our good fortune. Being born in Canada, having a middle class upbringing, not being really affected by economic downturns or health crises. Sure we worked hard but so did the people laid off in all the downturns. We had lucky timing.

This idea that everything, from wealth to health outcomes is a moral reflection is incomprehensible.
https://www.thecut.com/2018/04/book-review-barbara-ehrenreichs-natural-causes.html?utm_source=nym&utm_medium=f1&utm_campaign=feed-part

A reading morning to follow up on the sunny, day we had yesterday

A reading morning to follow up on the sunny, day we had yesterday

We packed our snorkel gear yesterday when it was dry and didn't pull out a lot of clothes so packing should be easy. We leave for the airport around 9 tonight so there's lots of time to get one last walk in.

We feed hard food, give raw bones and get dentals done every 3 to 5 years.

We feed hard food, give raw bones and get dentals done every 3 to 5 years.

I brushed Teak's teeth because he built up plaque so quickly. Duffy's teeth get really bad at the end, perhaps because of the kidney disease. When Hobbes comes I want to start brushing teeth right away. He'll also get baths (no soap) and nail clipping like Milo and Duffy did as pups.
https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/dog-breath-and-stinky-studies-do-pets-need-to-be-knocked-out-for-dental-care/

Interesting.

Interesting.
https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/984459045313634305.html

iPhones are just super secure.

iPhones are just super secure.

To me authorities should have to get a warrant of they want to access your phone. From US cop shows it seemed there's supposed to be an investigation, then warrants from a judge then confirming evidence (from a phone).
https://www.engadget.com/2018/04/13/police-iphone-cracker-graykey/

To get your refund quicker, set up your account through a CRA partner and they will direct deposit.

To get your refund quicker, set up your account through a CRA partner and they will direct deposit.

No e-transfer. Also the CRA will only email you to check your messages.
http://www.moneysense.ca/news/cra-scam-no-the-cra-will-never-send-your-tax-refund-via-e-transfer/

Lunch time at the Salt Water Cafe.

Lunch time at the Salt Water Cafe.

We we're going to go to a vegetarian tea house but they were closed.

For the ladies who want a literary description...

For the ladies who want a literary description...

I got lucky with a perfect description! She had a butt like a silken ghost and I did not care to ravish her.
https://electricliterature.com/if-youre-not-sure-how-a-male-author-would-describe-you-use-our-handy-chart-6a44afe0e586

Weather looks like it will be nice for at least part of the day.

Weather looks like it will be nice for at least part of the day.

Looks great for snorkeling!

I use Google pay. Multiple card support, reliable tap to pay.

I use Google pay. Multiple card support, reliable tap to pay.

I was an early adopter so I got very frustrated with the TD Bank app as it worked then didn't and not at all terminals. GPay accepts my MasterCard and getting a new Visa card from a sorted bank was easy for me.

I am always surprised when I travel and tap to pay isn't an option. At home some of the clothes retailers seen slower to adopt but I don't but clothes often so no problem.
https://www.androidcentral.com/whats-your-mobile-payment-service-choice?amp

Looking for new ideas with you instant pot?

Looking for new ideas with you instant pot?

We love cookbooks even though we have the our recipes app and use it constantly. There's something about the anticipation and imagining flavours.
https://www.wired.com/story/americas-test-kitchen-multicooker-perfection-review/amp

This is why I buy flagship. And many things are dealt with by Samsung atypical software set up but social engineering always wins.

This is why I buy flagship. And many things are dealt with by Samsung atypical software set up but social engineering always wins.

Of course there are other security gaps that can be created and Samsung would be a target as a large manufacturer.
https://www.wired.com/story/android-phones-hide-missed-security-updates-from-you/amp

Different beach still drizzling.

Different beach still drizzling.

Holding off system updating until I get home. I've had this message for a week already.

Holding off system updating until I get home. I've had this message for a week already.

We need drinks like this at home. 4 bottles = 2 serving

We need drinks like this at home. 4 bottles = 2 serving

Even the bugs cool off in the pool

Even the bugs cool off in the pool

Triple threat career? Artisanal bread maker-DJ-Doula only because G+ not an option.

Triple threat career? Artisanal bread maker-DJ-Doula only because G+ not an option.

Retirement goals lol

What’s Your Ideal Triple-Threat Career? https://amp.thecut.com/2018/04/ridiculous-triple-threat-hyphenated-career-generator.html
https://amp.thecut.com/2018/04/ridiculous-triple-threat-hyphenated-career-generator.html

No car today so chilling by the pool on the sun/ cloud for our last day here.

No car today so chilling by the pool on the sun/ cloud for our last day here.

Tomorrow back to Raro until Friday.

Be a conscientious consumer. We eat vegan but are not grouchy ex-meat eaters.

Be a conscientious consumer. We eat vegan but are not grouchy ex-meat eaters.

Fred eats vegan all the time, except when we are in the Cook Islands. There he eats what's available in restaurants and cooks fish. Our kitchen is switched, I can pretty well bake and we enjoy what we prepare and eat. It really has been a great experience for getting Fred to be more engaged at home, which will come in handy as we move into retirement.

As a result of being happy with what we're doing for health and environmental reasons, we're not like the ex-smokers that make people miserable with their choices. I can't see meat eating being regulated like smoking or drunk driving but you never know. Culture has changed a lot around those activities.

https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.4611851

Sun made an appearance. Hopefully a nice day tomorrow.

Sun made an appearance. Hopefully a nice day tomorrow.

Must read I think.

Must read I think.

The problem isn’t that natural selection didn’t bless us with critical faculties; it’s that our feelings tell us when to use those faculties and when not to use them, and they do this in a way that typically escapes our conscious awareness.
https://www.wired.com/story/why-pure-reason-wont-end-american-tribalism/amp

But stormier than we thought last night.

But stormier than we thought last night.

Ship was visible then not. We're getting wet.

Ship was visible then not. We're getting wet.

There should be no increase in credit limits on joint accounts unless both parties agree.

There should be no increase in credit limits on joint accounts unless both parties agree.

The problem with joint accounts is you can't get out until they are at zero and the person racking up the debt won't zero because they'll be on the hook for all their debt. I know this can be difficult for an abused partner but I would advocate having a personal account and moving to at a different bank that any joint accounts are held at should problems arise.
https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.4604972

Supplies come to the island.

Supplies come to the island.

The freighter stays outside the reef and transfers goods. And yes another rainy day.

Over 70% chance of rain every hour today.

Over 70% chance of rain every hour today.

I've started reading book 1 of Wheel of Time. If it stops being quite so vigorous we may go for a walk in bathing suits.

Oh no. All sympathies to the community of Humboldt.

Oh no. All sympathies to the community of Humboldt.
https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.4609554

At home we have flour and yeast. There are no instructions on the packaging but lots of ingredients

At home we have flour and yeast. There are no instructions on the packaging but lots of ingredients

Yesterday Fred didn't mix the yeast stuff but did dissolve it. Today he mixed but didn't pre-dissolve. And we still don't know what's in self raising flour-the only kind they sell here. He's trying to make naan and getting flat biscuits. Still tastes good to me.

Really beats being at home.

Really beats being at home.

We worry so much about not having food when we want to we go totally overboard for 2 people

We worry so much about not having food when we want to we go totally overboard for 2 people

Not a lot of fruit though.

Nice feature, daily monitoring of visitor SIM.

Nice feature, daily monitoring of visitor SIM.

Comes with 3gig data so I'll do all my updating just before we leave.

By the time we get home we'll have gills.

By the time we get home we'll have gills.

For breakfast we have left over sashimi and fried Coronation trout with line, salt and pepper. And huge pieces of toast. I'm stuffed. Walking time.

Now is your chance to read a great story... free

Now is your chance to read a great story... free
https://www.tor.com/2018/04/06/free-ebook-all-systems-red-martha-wells/

After an early morning (4am) shower, the weather has cleared for awhile.

After an early morning (4am) shower, the weather has cleared for awhile.

Fred is off deep sea fishing then I'm joining for a snorkel tour. I think he took the camera with a battery.

moved islands. Sun is out

moved islands. Sun is out

Apparently there's a cyclone be Fiji that is pushing rain or easy.😭

As long as you are doing it for you then what the harm?

As long as you are doing it for you then what the harm?

I am amazed at how many products women don as part of their makeup routine but I really see it that as a fairly harmless attempt at control - one that is way easier than losing weight or quitting smoking. I also find at this age (late 50s), people either see you or not so there's that. Just don't drive yourself into debt. There are very good quality cosmetics that cost less than luxury brands.
https://amp.thecut.com/2018/04/i-am-a-prisoner-of-my-own-vanity.html

Don't care what you believe is the reason. Implement tax and give people a way to reduce it through behaviour.

Don't care what you believe is the reason. Implement tax and give people a way to reduce it through behaviour.

Everyone likes to be able to save money. Do like Alberta did and offset costs for lower income families. Fred and I pay the tax because we're not lower income but it finally got him to buy into focusing on energy conservation.
https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.4603824

Is the stock market the best gossip scam ever?

Is the stock market the best gossip scam ever?

So much of stock price is actually based on gossip rather than company performance.
https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.4602810

Busy day of snorkelling and walking.

Busy day of snorkelling and walking.

Went to a fav eatery, Salt Water Cafe, for lunch. Low key meal with friends who will be back in California by the time we return from Aitutaki. And we're packed for part 2. early flight tomorrow.

One of the local gun stores had sign that says kill all Liberals and they are still operating so nope to too much gun control.

One of the local gun stores had sign that says kill all Liberals and they are still operating so nope to too much gun control.

Get out, meet your neighbours and lose your fear.
https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.4601373

It rained, it cleared, it rained now its clear. Typical tropical weather.

It rained, it cleared, it rained now its clear. Typical tropical weather.

Had a great day even though lots was closed for Easter Monday. Had a Balinese massage. Awesome. Walked a lot and took a double kayak for a trip. It filled with water and tipped. Luckily we're in a lagoon. We got it to shore, emptied it and got to the hotel. No more princessing for me, we'll be take individual kayaks. Super lot tides again. Tomorrow we'll go snorkeling down the beach.

Front edge of rain so spa day.

Front edge of rain so spa day.

We're here!

We're here!

The last year has flown by and there are many changes. Missing palms for one.