A new deal😮 I can't wait to hear how the US dairy quota and subsidy system is changing to allow more Canadian products. Oh I have that backwards...

A new deal😮 I can't wait to hear how the US dairy quota and subsidy system is changing to allow more Canadian products. Oh I have that backwards...

The most important part is probably that the US comes first in the name. And will likely still be an attempt to tariff auto parts. It seems either Ontario keeps cars or Ontario and Quebec keep dairy. Tough call.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/nafta-finale-sunday-deadline-trump-1.4844623

“This long-term follow-up supports the feasibility of antibiotic treatment alone as an alternative to surgery for uncomplicated acute appendicitis...”

“This long-term follow-up supports the feasibility of antibiotic treatment alone as an alternative to surgery for uncomplicated acute appendicitis...”
https://arstechnica.com/science/2018/09/after-century-of-removing-appendixes-docs-find-antibiotics-can-be-enough/

We both made "hey, let's try making" foods this weekend from our vegan Asian stocked kitchen. Perogies and risotto.

We both made "hey, let's try making" foods this weekend from our vegan Asian stocked kitchen. Perogies and risotto.

Yesterday Fred made Perogies stuffed with potato masala. Perogy dough is easy to make vegan. He just substituted the egg with ground flax and a little extra water. He could have also used some oil. I find this style of using potato masala hide the flavour of the masala too much but that may just be due to how much chutney I use😉.

Risotto substitution was only the rice. We have Jasmine and Basmati and I chose the shorter grained of the two. Key with Risotto is patience. Toasting rice can't be rushed and I used the same cook time (~45 minutes) I use for rice pudding. Success! I think I'll make this more often. And roasted veg cannot be overrated. Just don't drown them in oil.

The key to all this stuff is time - well and learning some cooking techniques which is also time.

h/t Cindy Brown

Tissue boxes, plant pots, all fair game as puppy toys.

Tissue boxes, plant pots, all fair game as puppy toys.
https://youtu.be/s4BFhpqsSq4

If we want to stop bullying and mob attacks we have to encourage children to choose to leave uncomfortable situations. We must support their bucking of peer pressure.

If we want to stop bullying and mob attacks we have to encourage children to choose to leave uncomfortable situations. We must support their bucking of peer pressure.

Fred and I were talking about the rumour that Dr. Ford's father would not support her by saying he believed she had been a survivor of sexual assault because it would jeopardize his standing at his golf club. Fred just could not believe a father would not support a child even if he didn't support the adult. I said that's why she didn't report it as a teen but just dealt with it. He flat out said parents don't treat their children like that.

We've both never been without parental support. I was drawn to Fred's family just because they were so clearly supportive. I had a much more contentious relationship with my parents in my teens, but in the end, they were always there for me regardless of how much they disapproved of what I was doing. I've seen what happens when parents don't. I guess Fred hasn't.
https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1046055387617775616.html

21 best new Android games released this week including Monster Hunter Stories, Layton: Curious Village in HD, and Harvest Moon: Light of Hope.

21 best new Android games released this week including Monster Hunter Stories, Layton: Curious Village in HD, and Harvest Moon: Light of Hope.
https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/09/30/21-best-new-android-games-released-week-including-monster-hunter-stories-layton-curious-village-hd-harvest-moon-light-hope/

The Percentage Of Women Traveling For Business Is Rising But So Are Their Unique Travel Safety Risks

http://my.sociabble.com/LT91s7TzAu

Companies have records retention policies, why shouldn't Gov't set those for citizens to invoke de-listing on request?

Companies have records retention policies, why shouldn't Gov't set those for citizens to invoke de-listing on request?

I do think the info should still be available for the appropriate people the access. We've always had sealed records and there have always been people who can be contacted in person should the need arise. The problem I see with the current free-for-all is people aren't given the tools for neutral fact checking.

I could use Kavenaugh as an example. He didn't grow up on the internet yet information is still there. School year books, very popular before the internet age, did capture people's activities and reputations from the peer perspective (at least at my high school where I worked on it.) From those reputations you can see how people have progressed. He had a letter from the American Bar Association with ethical concerns 12 years ago and another released in the last week. Most of this information was not on the internet.

I'm not sure how free speech plays into delisting. Is it a fear that people will be able to say things without consequence? How is that different than the people who tell victims of online bullying to just get off the internet?
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/privacy-freedom-expression-charter-1.4843451

Bennie's first walk in the park. He wasn't interested in swimming even though he splashes mightily in water bowls.

Bennie's first walk in the park. He wasn't interested in swimming even though he splashes mightily in water bowls.

He doesn't do much worse than me if I had to use all these products.

He doesn't do much worse than me if I had to use all these products.
https://www.youtube.com/attribution_link?a=mmqZvgUwiZM&u=/watch?v%3DvuqdjH_JNOI%26feature%3Dshare

#JoinInDaily with Johnny Wills

#JoinInDaily with Johnny Wills

Today's theme is "Dogs"

Tissue boxes make good puppy toys!

Political party vying in Quebec election promises to kick out immigrants who fail ‘values test’

Political party vying in Quebec election promises to kick out immigrants who fail ‘values test’
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/28/political-party-vying-quebec-election-promises-kick-out-immigrants-who-fail-values-test/?tid=ss_gp&utm_term=.b13f1b9f96a9

It's past time for sexual assault accusations to be treated as a call for INVESTIGATION instead of an attempt as social shaming. The assailant remains free to harm others.

It's past time for sexual assault accusations to be treated as a call for INVESTIGATION instead of an attempt as social shaming. The assailant remains free to harm others.

Unless you think sexual assault is just a force of nature in which case why have a justice system at all?
https://www.refinery29.com/amp/en-us/2018/09/211137/college-students-react-brett-kavanaugh-christine-blasey-ford-hearings

Bennie's second ear finally came up. He's a cutie either way.

Bennie's second ear finally came up. He's a cutie either way.

Just a reminder of the tweet KSA is demanding an apology for. KSA has condemned a woman's rights activist to death for non-violent demonstration. That is a cause for concern.

Just a reminder of the tweet KSA is demanding an apology for. KSA has condemned a woman's rights activist to death for non-violent demonstration. That is a cause for concern.

I dont' see a path to backing down from a mealed mouthed concern.

Does your emergency response plan address hearing (an other physically) impaired people who may be at risk? everyone should be included.

Does your emergency response plan address hearing (an other physically) impaired people who may be at risk? everyone should be included.

At my previous workplace, there were a lot of areas where there was noise so visual alerts were implemented but that is much more difficult for province or nation-wide alerts. I notice that the last Amber alert included vibration and screen on...which brings up the issue of visually impaired people. Perhaps the notice could be read out loud by default with a silent dismissal acknowledgement for the those with visual acuity.


https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/deaf-canadians-at-risk-in-times-of-national-emergency-1.4832321

I keep reading where people think acknowledged rapists who get a pass won't rape again. Why wouldn't they?

I keep reading where people think acknowledged rapists who get a pass won't rape again. Why wouldn't they?

Don't they learn that they can get away with anything as long as they play the bros before hos card? And it will get worse after Kavennaugh is sworn in. I hope well off progressive women and men start being very selective in where they donate heir money. With DeVos guidelines protecting the assailant and schools from any assault findings the only thing that will talk is donation money and bequests.


http://www.thecut.com/amp/2018/09/3-women-on-testifying-at-their-sexual-assault-hearings.html

Bennie really wants to be closer to Milo who is not having it.

Bennie really wants to be closer to Milo who is not having it.

I missed a picture of Bennie snuggling up to Milo because as soon as Milo found out he moved away. Bennie just had to snuggle with humans instead.

I can't see this working for low wage or service industry workers. I'm guessing they skip the retire stage.

I can't see this working for low wage or service industry workers. I'm guessing they skip the retire stage.

Since retiring I've been busy doing all the stuff I didn't have time to do well while I was working. Granted some of this is one off but there are a lot of repetitive tasks that go into daily life. Fred actually gained an appreciation for stay at home parents as his days filled with home maintenance and caring for a senior dog who doesn't like him. Plus we have options. We can work but don't have to work so we can set limits on hours. And let's talk about that gig economy. Once you are wealthier, you can tap into much different pay scale for those gigs. Upper management and chair holders don't suddenly end up in minumum wage part time jobs. Their connections find things for them - even in new careers.

So sounds good but isn't realistic for, I'm guessing, those people with less than a year salary saved. And that's a lot of people
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6450393303455191040

The lawn will get cut today but we need a few more days like this to get over 20% harvest in this area. Doesn't look like we'll get them. Canola can wait until spring if necessary; not sure about other crops. Good time to be a mixed producer.

The lawn will get cut today but we need a few more days like this to get over 20% harvest in this area. Doesn't look like we'll get them. Canola can wait until spring if necessary; not sure about other crops. Good time to be a mixed producer.

He actually means being held responsible for any damage US policy (ie torture) does in foreign countries.

He actually means being held responsible for any damage US policy (ie torture) does in foreign countries.

Oh right, torture can only happen to rich white men and starts with verbally disagreeing.


https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.4837265

Toyota is finally adding Android Auto support to its dashboards, with sources claiming a deal has been struck between Google and the Japanese automaker. The car company has been one of the more resistant firms to the idea of allowing smartphone-makers to…

Toyota is finally adding Android Auto support to its dashboards, with sources claiming a deal has been struck between Google and the Japanese automaker. The car company has been one of the more resistant firms to the idea of allowing smartphone-makers to…
http://www.slashgear.com/toyota-android-auto-support-is-reportedly-a-done-deal-23546987/

As Apple rolls out $1,500+ smartphones, the “dumb phone” market may be having a renaissance. https://www.fastcompany.com/90237811/want-to-toss-your-smartphone-the-perfect-dumbphone-is-here

As Apple rolls out $1,500+ smartphones, the “dumb phone” market may be having a renaissance. https://www.fastcompany.com/90237811/want-to-toss-your-smartphone-the-perfect-dumbphone-is-here
https://www.fastcompany.com/90237811/want-to-toss-your-smartphone-the-perfect-dumbphone-is-here

Porsche is the first German car maker to drop diesel https://engt.co/2xzOGCx

Porsche is the first German car maker to drop diesel https://engt.co/2xzOGCx
https://engt.co/2xzOGCx

I've always wanted to do the penpal thing. What about you?

I've always wanted to do the penpal thing. What about you?

I used to have letter writing friends but they've fallen away and now I'm not even particularly good at answering email:( This does seem like fun though.
https://mobilesyrup.com/2018/09/23/slowly-pen-pal-app-of-the-week/

Mixing fairy tales. :)

Mixing fairy tales. :)

Dogs - not really interested in snow men. Go figure

Dogs - not really interested in snow men. Go figure

Seems like the cost of being a girl - after all why else would we get all that advice on avoidance if we weren't to blame.

Seems like the cost of being a girl - after all why else would we get all that advice on avoidance if we weren't to blame.


https://www.thecut.com/2018/09/trump-christine-blasey-ford-why-i-didnt-report.html?utm_source=nym&utm_medium=f1&utm_campaign=feed-part

First day of Fall. Milo is home from 2 days at the vet and we have our first real snowfall.

First day of Fall. Milo is home from 2 days at the vet and we have our first real snowfall.

We came home the other day after being out for 20 minutes and Milo had pooped all through the house and was near comatose and drooling so off to the vet we went. Turns out he had pancreatitis. couple days in the hospital on fluids, anti nausea and pain killers and he's home. By the time the snow melts (in a couple days) he should be back to going for walks. His old age will be fraught for us.

It's here! Nice thing about being retired is you are home to sign for packages.

It's here! Nice thing about being retired is you are home to sign for packages.

The best thing about being retired is I can pursue interests! I like being prepared 😁

The best thing about being retired is I can pursue interests! I like being prepared 😁

Find an activity you enjoy and do it for the fun of it. It should be about more than losing weight. I do it because I like the people I work out with.

Find an activity you enjoy and do it for the fun of it. It should be about more than losing weight. I do it because I like the people I work out with.

I also like being stronger and more flexible. When I work out regularly I don't have as many aches and pains.
http://www.weightymatters.ca/2018/09/theres-no-realistically-prescribable.html

Charged under the voyeurism section of the criminal code which makes it an offence to knowingly distribute an intimate image of a person, without the consent of the person depicted in the image.

Charged under the voyeurism section of the criminal code which makes it an offence to knowingly distribute an intimate image of a person, without the consent of the person depicted in the image.

Dating has always been a crap shoot as people are on best behaviour around others they want to impress. Even meeting through a trusted personally known intermediary can be fraught. As the accused said "...that's the great thing about the internet as well as social media. Once it's on it it's on it...._

One reason I think getting to know someone through friendship and common interest is an important first step. Plus who doesn't need friends.
https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.4820403

I am happy universal health care pays only for evidence based medicine in spite of unfortunate desperate family being taken advantage of and gofundme should identify the treatment provider.

I am happy universal health care pays only for evidence based medicine in spite of unfortunate desperate family being taken advantage of and gofundme should identify the treatment provider.

There are collateral costs to treatment such as family lodgings and ongoing care. In the past that fundraising done through jars at a till. Now big money can be raised via the internet.
https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/crowdfunding-the-fuel-for-cancer-quackery/

Just got this alert via text. 6 y.o. girl in SUV SK plate 897 HMX. She was in the vehicle when it was stolen and has many medical requirements.

Just got this alert via text. 6 y.o. girl in SUV SK plate 897 HMX. She was in the vehicle when it was stolen and has many medical requirements.

I did receive the test message earlier this year. Seems like they're using the system while it is being corrected. Certainly using all the tools available is important for this type of alert.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/amber-alert-six-year-old-girl-north-battleford-1.4826174

Invisible diseases are hard because we want to ignore them in ourselves. Make time to prioritize your health, this shouldn't have to be a choice.

Invisible diseases are hard because we want to ignore them in ourselves. Make time to prioritize your health, this shouldn't have to be a choice.

There is no magic bullet that will fix everything that ails you although there are things you can do to hide an illness. In a perfect world we would all be able to take the time needed to optimize our health.
https://www.youtube.com/attribution_link?a=WFEZSsGfILA&u=/watch?v%3Dlbu8LLDB2dU%26feature%3Dshare

If curious about Facebook's five fact-check organizations:

If curious about Facebook's five fact-check organizations:

Associated Press
Factcheck.org
PolitiFact
Snopes.com
The Weekly Standard
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2018/09/facebook-punishes-liberal-news-site-after-fact-check-by-right-wing-site/

https://www.kctv5.com/news/kansas-woman-told-birth-certificate-wasn-t-enough-to-prove/article_144c19aa-b50f-11e8-94f5-6b921312a97a.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share

https://www.kctv5.com/news/kansas-woman-told-birth-certificate-wasn-t-enough-to-prove/article_144c19aa-b50f-11e8-94f5-6b921312a97a.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share

What kind of sperm bank would you use? I would only use a facility that provides complete health disclosure. Giving up *all routes to financial access to the donor should be condition of fertilization.*

What kind of sperm bank would you use? I would only use a facility that provides complete health disclosure. Giving up *all routes to financial access to the donor should be condition of fertilization.*

The comments are interesting for this post ranging from statistics about health concerns to some dweeb talking about undesirable women "gaming" the system🙄 I really think biological donors are way over emphasised. Sure for genetic conditions it's important but barring health concerns, the people who support you from childhood to adulthood are your parents. Families can be problematic but it has nothing to do with genetic ties and everything to do with personalities and child raising techiniques. To dump them in favour of some biological contributor you didn't meet until adulthood seems heartless.

And I say this as a someone who thought they were adopted as a small child (not because I wanted to be royalty) and didn't have a particularly smooth adolescence.
https://arstechnica.com/science/2018/09/sperm-donor-2757-sired-at-least-45-kids-now-theyre-connecting-online/

Music in a common work space could be a problem if tastes are different. I think I would suggest periods of silence to accommodate both office workers.

Music in a common work space could be a problem if tastes are different. I think I would suggest periods of silence to accommodate both office workers.

When I worked in a lab, we always had music on, random pop hits or maybe crossover. No country. As time has gone on I prefer to work in silence if I have to do any thinking at all. At work I think it's important not to wear earphones because it can dull communication and create isolation instead of team work. We moved the radio so it could only be heard in certain areas that weren't in use for all tasks.
https://www.askamanager.org/2018/09/my-coworker-plays-christian-rock-all-day-contacting-strangers-on-linkedin-and-more.html

Good bye hated door that we put up with for 17 years.

Good bye hated door that we put up with for 17 years.

I've frequently found descriptions of NYC life unrelatable because of how integrated drinking is to social activities. But maybe it's needed to get along more easily in a diverse setting?

I've frequently found descriptions of NYC life unrelatable because of how integrated drinking is to social activities. But maybe it's needed to get along more easily in a diverse setting?

I really cut back drinking when DUI limits go so stringent. It made me think of just how much I could disrupt other people's lives (and my own of course) Side issue is I don't metabolise alcohol that well so by 100mL (3 shots) I'm pretty done. Is there really so many people who haven't learned how to socialize without including alcohol? Weird.
https://www.thecut.com/amp/2018/09/giving-up-alcohol-made-me-date-like-a-teenager-again.html

Bennie's first snow. I'll admit I had hoped it would be in November.

Bennie's first snow. I'll admit I had hoped it would be in November.

Camera instead of side mirrors - what do you think?

Camera instead of side mirrors - what do you think?

I like mirrors - low tech and reliable. These seem a little better for not blocking views at the pillars. I didn't think that mattered until I drove a Panamera. I couldn't get rid of the blind spot without setting the sheet weirdly high.
https://www.slashgear.com/lexus-new-es-ditches-side-mirrors-for-video-cameras-13545564/#jp-carousel-545572

Why is Ford so invested in cutting Toronto's council? Rural voters are already over represented on a per capita basis.

Why is Ford so invested in cutting Toronto's council? Rural voters are already over represented on a per capita basis.


https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/queens-park-council-cutting-bill-1.4820139

I think this is the earliest I've made the challenge!

I think this is the earliest I've made the challenge!

An effective response would include selective urban ban with stronger enforcement of existing laws. CSSA seems to prefer that gun owners get reassured their guns are fine because random shooting casualties are in cities.

An effective response would include selective urban ban with stronger enforcement of existing laws. CSSA seems to prefer that gun owners get reassured their guns are fine because random shooting casualties are in cities.

Perhaps people with an exaggerated level of fear for personal safety and/or belief in conspiracy theories shouldn't be able to acquire them. I don't understand the resistance to registering a firearm when it is purchased. We do it with cars. If firearm registration returned we would either register or sell the long guns we have. No biggie.

Identifying people with anger issues at a young age and working with them to have acceptable outlets would go a long way towards curbing violence across society.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/tasker-liberal-handgun-ban-caucus-divide-1.4819711

Weight gain is not a minor side effect if it makes you unhappy with your body image. Talk to your doctor about alternatives.

Weight gain is not a minor side effect if it makes you unhappy with your body image. Talk to your doctor about alternatives.

If you have to, change doctors. Back in the day I was on BC and the doctor just kept upping the strength of the pill to stop breakthrough bleeding rather than changing to an alternative low dose formula. New doctor looked at the prescription and immediately changed me over.
http://www.weightymatters.ca/2018/09/every-physician-ought-to-know-which.html

Be careful!

Be careful!
https://www.richmond-news.com/news/two-men-attacked-in-richmond-after-meeting-people-on-dating-app-1.23427455

If I had friends that signed on for hitting children with wood as part of school they would be ex-friends. This revenge not teaching.

If I had friends that signed on for hitting children with wood as part of school they would be ex-friends. This revenge not teaching.

Pretty sure it would be applied unevenly and, as studies show, is not particularly effective.
https://www.thecut.com/2018/09/georgia-school-reintroduces-paddling-corporal-punishment.html

Corporations are training a generation of unethical people. How can we say we value consent when those most comfortable with pushing other people's boundaries are most rewarded?

Corporations are training a generation of unethical people. How can we say we value consent when those most comfortable with pushing other people's boundaries are most rewarded?

From the article... the young Canadians who are so often the ones being pressured to engage in unethical, and sometimes illegal, sales practices....
https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.4817999

Do you choose your credit cards based on the reward program? Or are reward programs separate for you?

Do you choose your credit cards based on the reward program? Or are reward programs separate for you?

I have one card because it has good cashback rates (which I guess is a reward program) and another because it works with Google Pay. I do understand how to access my rewards but I can see that being difficult if it's not straight up cash back. I used to use an AirMiles credit card but AirMiles aren't what they used to be.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/credit-cards-consumers-rewards-1.4817187

If I ran into this Fk here in Wollongong I'd fkn bash him. Just saying.

If I ran into this Fk here in Wollongong I'd fkn bash him. Just saying.


'Despicable': blogger must do 200 hours community service for defacing memorial to slain comedian

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/sep/10/despicable-blogger-must-do-200-hours-community-service-for-defacing-memorial-to-slain-comedian?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Google%2B
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/sep/10/despicable-blogger-must-do-200-hours-community-service-for-defacing-memorial-to-slain-comedian?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Google%2B

I hope these women are in court for the trial of that driver.

I hope these women are in court for the trial of that driver.

I wish part of sentencing could be that the perpetrator live the lives in VR of these women in recovery for an hour a day.

https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.4811463

Anything more than zero is too many.

Anything more than zero is too many.
https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.4815571

Seems like a classic "cold water/involuntary gasp" event which is why life jackets are emphasized for boating. This poor father.

Seems like a classic "cold water/involuntary gasp" event which is why life jackets are emphasized for boating. This poor father.

This is taught during boating licencing courses and was part of receiving our kayaks. People falling into cold water involuntarily gasp and drown pretty well immediately.
https://theintercept.com/2018/09/09/wendell-lindsey-murder-drowning-forensic-science/

Seems like there are some influential male tennis officials who really resent Williams' success - especially since she didn't quit after giving birth.

Seems like there are some influential male tennis officials who really resent Williams' success - especially since she didn't quit after giving birth.

There are a lot of people who tolerate successful women because they think they'll be out of the "success pool" after they either get married or start a family. Do they think the spouse or co-parent will put a stop to the atypical behaviour or successfully competing? Successful women are unlikely to marry someone who will stifle their personality.

Williams is correct, she may pay the price but other women will see/hear her response and it seems many male players will support them as well.


https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2018/09/209381/serena-williams-naomi-osaka-us-open-final-match-sexism-explained

Midday at the beginning of September. You can really see how the light changes

Midday at the beginning of September. You can really see how the light changes

House is a lot darker and not just because days are shorter. We got a light for Bennie so we can track him in the backyard just in case he finds himself in trouble.

Not sure why being an organ donor is such a hard thing for people to do; you will not need them after death. Give the living a choice about surviving.

Not sure why being an organ donor is such a hard thing for people to do; you will not need them after death. Give the living a choice about surviving.

Perhaps it's mostly women who feel this way - after all women are expected to be altruistic about their body and talents being co-opted by others.

h/t Alan Kotok
https://sciencebusiness.technewslit.com/?p=34510

Moving right along this month. We did a couple big walks on the coast.

Moving right along this month. We did a couple big walks on the coast.

Very easy to forget just how much women were at the mercy of random men ho didn't have to lead their lives.

Very easy to forget just how much women were at the mercy of random men ho didn't have to lead their lives.
https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1037780384363233281.html

#joinindaily with Johnny Wills

#joinindaily with Johnny Wills

Today's theme is "Sleeping!"

First peaceful day with Bennie and Milo.

I would assume washable absorbent cloths because women worked along side men for many agricultural tasks.

I would assume washable absorbent cloths because women worked along side men for many agricultural tasks.

Men so dictated the recorded narrative of life, a female researcher actually though women left a trail of menstrual blood!?! No female community or just special? I do remember the belt and diaper thing and just figured the disposable part was the advance because the belt sure wasn't.

http://www.mum.org/pastgerm.htm#anchor1442058

There was a time I did a stress test and found out I had pretty well all the indicators yet...I didn't feel stressed. I just made sure to keep active.

There was a time I did a stress test and found out I had pretty well all the indicators yet...I didn't feel stressed. I just made sure to keep active.

This "self care" thing seems indulgent to me yet it would seem I always work it in to my routine. It was a common joke at exercise class that being the just kept us sane. After working out there was just not room left to feel anything but exhausted🙂 What do you do for stress?
http://www.thecut.com/amp/2018/09/can-you-be-blissfully-unaware-of-your-own-stress.html

“I may not be the best actor in the world, but I’m the best Burt Reynolds in the world.”

“I may not be the best actor in the world, but I’m the best Burt Reynolds in the world.”

Outstanding obituary in the New York Times.

RIP Bandit. Few gave me as many hours of enjoyment.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/06/obituaries/burt-reynolds-dead.html

We've settled on an initial area to start Bennie. Mostly the kitchen. Sometimes having an open plan makes things more difficult. OTOH Bennie is spontaneously going into his kennel more.

We've settled on an initial area to start Bennie. Mostly the kitchen. Sometimes having an open plan makes things more difficult. OTOH Bennie is spontaneously going into his kennel more.

Don't rent from Marri Properties in Calgary until they own up to their lack of diligence. Especially if you are a woman.

Don't rent from Marri Properties in Calgary until they own up to their lack of diligence. Especially if you are a woman.

It is stunning to me that in Alberta being bondable is not a requirement for apartment manager and/or that sexual assault or domestic violence isn't enough to prevent being bondable. And, of course, an insurance company would not cover this type of incident. It's pure negligence on the part of the property management company regardless of law requirements. Perhaps now that the assailant is in jail Marri Properties will act; it certainly makes her case stronger.


https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.4810552

Exactly why there is no abortion legislation in Canada. There are no ...laws “that the government has power to make over the male body?” . It's accepted that humans make decisions about themselves.

Exactly why there is no abortion legislation in Canada. There are no ...laws “that the government has power to make over the male body?” . It's accepted that humans make decisions about themselves.

Funny how men can be as selfish or generous with their body as they want but women have no choice.
https://www.thecut.com/amp/2018/09/kamala-harriss-abortion-questions-left-kavanaugh-speechless.html

Love the Murderbot Diaries. Once this arc is completed I'll get the set. Xmas is coming?!?

Love the Murderbot Diaries. Once this arc is completed I'll get the set. Xmas is coming?!?

I enjoy how different authors are expanding on the theme of human/android melding. We've come a long way from the Borg.
https://io9.gizmodo.com/murderbot-struggles-to-pass-for-human-in-this-excerpt-f-1828787865/amp

Even when a treatment is overwhelmingly successful it's important to understand why. Prevention is so much more effective than trying to overcome symptoms and spreading of disease.

Even when a treatment is overwhelmingly successful it's important to understand why. Prevention is so much more effective than trying to overcome symptoms and spreading of disease.

Fascinating that only ONE treatment for smallpox is available and scientists aren't certain what made smallpox vaccination so effective since live vectors were used.

h/t mary Zeman
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/mysterious-origins-smallpox-vaccine-180970069/

We're home and Bennie has a big grassy yard with fruit trees.

We're home and Bennie has a big grassy yard with fruit trees.
https://youtu.be/9RrcVqwAZac

The steel & aluminum tariffs are illegal under NAFTA. Never forget why we need need to continue to get new trading partners.

The steel & aluminum tariffs are illegal under NAFTA. Never forget why we need need to continue to get new trading partners.

Those tariffs are driving up costs and losing US jobs. Distance is no longer the problem it once was except... Vancouver is such a shit show as a working port. Constrained in a city that wants to be pretty. Rail yards, jammed with nowhere to expand. Marine traffic through an whale pod ground in a time when we are hesitant about decimating species (and rightly so). Unfortunately expanding markets would be through a western port.
https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.4810059

Last evening on the west coast for the year. Early start then introducing Bennie to his forever home. If course he's already with his forever family.

Last evening on the west coast for the year. Early start then introducing Bennie to his forever home. If course he's already with his forever family.

It will be nice to be home after more than a month. Apparently I haven't worn out my welcome as dad seems sad we are leaving.

I admit, I watch Border Security: Canada's Front Line. I understand it's edited but overall CBSA seems effective & professional. I hope privacy issues can be worked out.

I admit, I watch Border Security: Canada's Front Line. I understand it's edited but overall CBSA seems effective & professional. I hope privacy issues can be worked out.

I think it does a good job of clarifying rules, how they apply and penalties. And bring a reality show gives an aura of authenticity that people (hopefully) find absent when watching a drama. The episode I found must fascinating was where a cargo was checked and sawdust indicated insects so the container was quarantined.
https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.4805680

I've skipped a couple seasons but always end up coming back. And the actors are so engaging at conventions I can watch the YouTube videos of their panels for hours.

I've skipped a couple seasons but always end up coming back. And the actors are so engaging at conventions I can watch the YouTube videos of their panels for hours.

The guys really listen and take the time to answer questions and the fans are very respectful at least in the videos. All the other actors are also engaging on panels. It will be sad when the Ernie's ends.

https://screenrant.com/supernatural-last-minute-changes-saved/

Taking place between WWI and WW2 in a women's college. The more things change the more they stay the same.

Taking place between WWI and WW2 in a women's college. The more things change the more they stay the same.

This is an old favourite. I'm surprised to recognize themes in the story that are in the news today. "We need a 'itler" was a casual statement that stood for conservative roles and, spoiler, the culprit is driven by toxic femininity.
https://www.amazon.ca/Gaudy-Night-Lord-Peter-Wimsey-ebook/dp/B00LBQVLPU/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1535898579&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=gaudy+night&dpPl=1&dpID=51QrH0oNN9L&ref=plSrch

Advances in medical monitoring and treatment could be stalled by unreasonable fear of wireless equipment.

Advances in medical monitoring and treatment could be stalled by unreasonable fear of wireless equipment.

For me the graph of incidence of cancer mortality vs mobile cellular subscriptions show the consensus to be reasonalbe. If it's a carcinogen, it's very weak. The article mentions coverage in case of accidents but I think tele-medicine for low access area will be crucial for providing cost effective service. Fear mongering could result in patients resisting wearables that can help monitor treatment effectiveness.

https://www.androidauthority.com/unraveling-the-anti-wireless-campaign-898318/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=gplus

I retired so I could get some "nice to get done" stuff for Dad. Spending over a month out here sure did.

I retired so I could get some "nice to get done" stuff for Dad. Spending over a month out here sure did.

Fence painted, check. Shed cleaned up and stuff stored in it rather than under the deck - check. Garage made habitable for daily driver - sadly check. Sadly because that means Dad can't do his hobbies any more. Fred and my brother went on a dump/recycle run. When Dad's wife gets back she can do any reorganizing she wants. Along the way we ended up buying Dad a new lawn mower and doing some front yard work.

It's time to go home.

Bennie had really grown since he's been with us.

Bennie had really grown since he's been with us.

As the new school year starts: faculty, be kind, students, focus and do your best. Neither student or faculty should hesitate to use the phrase "teaching and learning styles don't mesh" and pursue other options if possible.

As the new school year starts: faculty, be kind, students, focus and do your best. Neither student or faculty should hesitate to use the phrase "teaching and learning styles don't mesh" and pursue other options if possible.

I've been a privileged student - learning through high school came pretty easy; a poor student - immaturity and poor study skill made first tech diploma way harder than it should have been; and a motiviated honours student - second tech diploma and undergrad degree by distance learning. Through it all I had good instructors who seemed fair but that could be because I'm a fairly open person.

The way you are treated by instructors (or employers for that matter) shouldn't rely on how well you fit socially but it does. Back in the day, I think teachers/instructors/faculty were relatively well paid, respected and students accepted a more authoritarian style of learning. Instructing has changed - especially for adult students. Lots more competition for attention and with the deluge of information you really need to connect the dots for people. I think respected teachers/instructors/profs always did.

Education should be a win-win.
https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1035519081250795520.html

Materials scientists from the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering have developed a highly efficient thin-film solar cell that generates more energy from sunlight than typical solar panels, thanks to its double-layer design.

Materials scientists from the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering have developed a highly efficient thin-film solar cell that generates more energy from sunlight than typical solar panels, thanks to its double-layer design.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/08/180830180056.htm