Prior to the Liberals coming to power Ottawa was responsible for about seven per cent of the money spent on reducing homelessness, a number that rose only to 14 per cent with all the new money. Most of the money spent on reducing homelessness was spent by provincial and municipal governments.
This is the most important take away.
The Liberal government doubled their funding, but it’s the provinces and municipalities who are responsible for spending it in ways that help the homeless.
Any failings are on them, and the headline makes it seem like Liberals are at fault.
This has been bothering me long enough that I figured I’d check to see if anyone else is having the same issue, and more importantly, if there’s a fix....
“Therefore,” concluded the report, “cars continue to be the main contributor to changes in overall motor vehicle traffic.”
When you think about it for a second, the worst traffic congestion you’ll find are in places where only cars and trucks are allowed to be: highways.
Yes, you get traffic congestion in cities, too, but hours long congestion only happens in places where cyclists aren’t.
If a [insert ridiculous number] lane highway at [insert any speed] still results in bumper to bumper traffic, perhaps really should be blaming cars for being the least efficient, traffic-inducing, time-wasting form of transportation available.
For pans, cast iron (if you are ok with the maintenance) or stainless steel.
I switch between the two, depending on what I’m cooking. I expect my cookware will last many lifetimes.
I’ve never heard of a non-stick pans lasting more than 5 or 10 years, and that’s if you aren’t being slowly poisoned during that time, either. There are almost no safe non-stick pans, other than cast iron. :)
SS can be non-stick if you use them properly. But even if you don’t, they are easy to clean and make like new again.
I guess at some point, if these become more popular, lawmakers will need to decide if cities will require additional types of paths: one for cars and bikes, one for bikes and pedestrians, and one for bike cars.
Their size makes them awkward to use on both bike lanes and regular multiuse paths, so something will need to be thought of to accommodate them.
I will say that I met someone with a velocar, and it was a bit of a PITA to manoeuvre on standard bike infrastructure. It was also a PITA to fix anything on it.
I’ve been riding the same Gary Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo Mountain Bike since my uncle found it in a sandpit and gave it to me to ride while away on my first internship. It was in somewhat rough shape back then, and it’s kind of the bicycle of Thesius at this point as parts failed and I found ways to replace them....
I can only give you advice, based on my experience with an older MTB that has hauled over 130lbs worth of groceries at a time.
I’m a fan of keeping the bike modular, so it can be ridden with no extra bulk (except for front and rear racks), but I can increase its capacity with a combination of baskets, panniers, or a cargo trailer.
My standard haul configuration is usually the trailer with rear panniers (25L Arkel Shopper bags x 2 + the Wike City Cargo Trailer with 100lbs capacity). It typically looks like this, although I don’t usually bring the trunk bag on grocery hauls, and will instead (if needed) mount a large steel basket, which is secured by voile straps.
If I’m picking up a really large/bulky grocery haul, I will bring two front panniers and a handlebar basket (Wald).
But… most errands and smaller hauls will either see me with a Burley Travoy trailer, which converts into a handcart for taking into stores, or just the rear panniers.
As I said, I like to keep things modular with the option of just having a “naked” bike to ride around with.
does the handlebar basket just latch on to the rack?
Ok, so Wald makes several types of front baskets. The one that I have has a bracket that gets mounted to the handlebars permanently (you can remove them, but they aren’t means to be removed like their quick release mount), and then the basket latches onto it.
Here is what it looked like after I installed the Wald mount:
It was a challenge to make sure that I could still have a functioning headlight and camera with the basket installed, so I also installed a handlebar extender to lift those up, and a bike light mount on the front rack. Since then, I’ve learned that you can get a clip-on mount for baskets that will hold the light, but I’m not sure if they use the same Garmin quarter-turn mount as my light, so…
But… I found that the Wald mount interfered with my regular handlebar bags (Arkel Signature BB and BB packet), so I’ve strapped some horizontal tubing to the Wald mount, so those handlebar bags can mount better without excess rubbing. I can remove the tubes very easily for when I need the front basket.
This particular bike is pretty busy, but it’s an AMAZING utility bike! I’ve also added a frame bag for added carrying capacity (mostly for extra straps and tools), a top tube bag, and it now has double feed bags attached behind the handlebars for quick access to snacks, my powerbank, compact camera, etc.
If I had only one wish, it would be that I wish I went with a front rack that has a platform. My front rack is a low-rider, which is great for stability, I won’t lie, but I would have made use of a platform.
One final mention. When I strap a basket to my rear rack, I tend to add a cut piece of 2x4 under it to give it a few inches of lift off the rack. This makes it easier to get the Arkel panniers off (and back on). It’s not necessary that I do that if I plan to use only the rear basket.
Let me know if you have any other questions, and I’d be happy to help!
I figure I’ll start small, see if this is useful, and add capacity as I go.
That’s what I’ve done! I’m lucky that the used MTB I linked is a 26"er, and so was my older one. I built up my older MTB with a bunch of gear, and they all ported over without issues. Then I just added more as I saw fit.
Not defending M$, but this sounds pretty much like a browser history feature, but for your desktop. Since most people are using their browser for 90% of the tasks they perform on their computer, this probably won’t phase them.
Still, if this feature hits my laptop, it’s going to be disabled. I have never needed to know what specifically I was doing on my computer three weeks ago on Wednesday around 2pm.
What’s the use case for something like this?
This feature sounds like something an employer would want to use, if they aren’t already, to spy on their employees.
It sounds like these use cases would be better served if this feature was a specific, opt-in available in an enterprise version or a separate, third-party product (i.e. screen capture software that will ONLY record what you do in the software in question, when you want it to).
But baked into a consumer OS (not the business version) seems excessive. Who knows, maybe people will find good uses for it at home. I’m cynical and don’t believe that M$ designed this for the user’s benefit.
On the positive side (at least for now), this is a local-only, encrypted data feature.
Some Canadian provinces have logged a jump in unclaimed dead bodies in recent years, with next of kin citing funeral costs as a growing reason for not collecting loved ones’ remains....
Now that summer is almost here, I’m looking for better ways to protect myself from the sun. I generally dislike sunscreen, but I do wear it while riding....
Wow, that’s great to hear! I’m way north of the border (like, Canada), and even though I haven’t noticed anyone wearing these, I tend to be an early adopter of just about anything. LOL You should see the looks I had when I used “bar mits” on my bike over the winter. 😂
I did recently get a set of long sleeved shirts for riding with UPF 50 (spf ratings is for sunscreen 😉).
Even though they are a technical fabric, I do feel like I’ll need to acclimate to the heat, since even with short sleeves it can get really hot on long rides.
I haven’t looked into the hemp stuff, but I also don’t like the idea of synthetic clothing, so I may have a look at more options!
But for my face and neck, Da Brim seems to be a great option.
As with anything, I would consider it an investment to last many years. Hell, when someone finds out how much I’ve spent on panniers, a helmet visor for <$100 sounds like a steal! LOL
The problem with “other solutions” is that they aren’t designed for use on a moving bike, so they don’t have the structure to actually work well. Apparently, Da Brim works in 30mph winds.
I’m fine with paying money for something that works well, especially when comfort and safety are a priority. But I appreciate you looking at alternatives… I was looking too, and found nothing that was the same (for cycling).
Context: My 90s MTB still has its original Shimano chainring (crankarms say Alivo). The cassette was replaced several months ago, as was the chain and bottom bracket. No wear on the chain right now....
Yeah, the LBS said the middle chainring has some wear, so I’d rather just change it all up.
I’m staying with a 3x, and same gear range. Looking at a few Shimano front derailleurs, the BB will be quite a bit wider than what I have.
Maybe I can pretty-please my LBS to have a look and decide what the best swap would be. I’m also going by what they have in-stock or can get easily, so my options are further limited.
I appreciate the insight. I’m not actually having issues with the chainrings/front shifting, but I did with the cassette, which is why I replaced it. I figured I might as well replace the chainring too, since it’s over 30 years old and wouldn’t be that expensive anyway.
But I guess it’s one of those “if it ain’t broke” situations, so maybe I’ll leave it as is. 😂
Polyester bee? (lemmy.ca)
Context:...
Homelessness increased by 20 per cent despite $443 million Liberal plan: PBO (nationalpost.com)
Some websites are nearly impossible to use in FF due to slow performance
This has been bothering me long enough that I figured I’d check to see if anyone else is having the same issue, and more importantly, if there’s a fix....
Car Journeys Up In 2023 With Bus And Bicycle Journeys Down, Reports U.K. Department For Transport (www.forbes.com)
Feedback on hexclad cookware?
Hello, would anyone have experience with this brand?...
Incredible Bicycle Cars - Human Powered Vehicles (www.youtube.com)
Looking for advice on turning a mountain bike into a cargo bike
I’ve been riding the same Gary Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo Mountain Bike since my uncle found it in a sandpit and gave it to me to ride while away on my first internship. It was in somewhat rough shape back then, and it’s kind of the bicycle of Thesius at this point as parts failed and I found ways to replace them....
New Windows AI feature records everything you’ve done on your PC (arstechnica.com)
Bikepacking.com DCMAs small YouTuber who recommended military surplus to save money (youtu.be)
In Canada, bodies go unclaimed as costs put funerals out of reach (www.reuters.com)
Some Canadian provinces have logged a jump in unclaimed dead bodies in recent years, with next of kin citing funeral costs as a growing reason for not collecting loved ones’ remains....
Actual prison food (lemmy.today)
Woman Stuck in Tesla For 40 Minutes With 115 Degrees Temperature During Vehicle Update (www.ibtimes.co.uk)
Anyone use "Da Brim" on their helmet? (lemmy.ca)
Now that summer is almost here, I’m looking for better ways to protect myself from the sun. I generally dislike sunscreen, but I do wear it while riding....
Almost time to replace my chainrings. A few questions.
Context: My 90s MTB still has its original Shimano chainring (crankarms say Alivo). The cassette was replaced several months ago, as was the chain and bottom bracket. No wear on the chain right now....
Guy attempts to ride from Boulder, CO to Austin, TX on micromobility vehicles (nebula.tv)
YouTube link...