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@parleek.bsky.social
Libraries. Education. Dogs. Active Transit. Music. Japan.
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· Aug 29
No Good, by Shoulder Season
track by Shoulder Season
shoulderseasonhfx.bandcamp.com
New Shoulder Season single today! shoulderseasonhfx.bandcamp.com/track/no-good #indiemusic #indiepunk
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Japan's "Mundane Halloween" costume contest is back!
Each year website DailyPortalZ holds a contest where people dress up as something super duper ordinary.
Here's a thread of some of my favorites from the 2025 contest!
#MundaneHalloween
Each year website DailyPortalZ holds a contest where people dress up as something super duper ordinary.
Here's a thread of some of my favorites from the 2025 contest!
#MundaneHalloween
November 2, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Japan's "Mundane Halloween" costume contest is back!
Each year website DailyPortalZ holds a contest where people dress up as something super duper ordinary.
Here's a thread of some of my favorites from the 2025 contest!
#MundaneHalloween
Each year website DailyPortalZ holds a contest where people dress up as something super duper ordinary.
Here's a thread of some of my favorites from the 2025 contest!
#MundaneHalloween
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When the ICE agent is Canadian… | This Hour Has 22 Minutes
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October 23, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Once more for the drivers on their phones.
Did you know most fatal and injury-causing traffic collisions in our municipality happen around intersections. Crosswalks exist at all intersections, whether they are marked or unmarked. Drivers must always yield to pedestrians. halifax.ca/transportati...
September 22, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Once more for the drivers on their phones.
Keep riding, friends. ❤️
Week review:
17,571 #BikeHfx bikes counted week ending Sat Sep 20
2,174** Almon
1,784 COLT
1,426 Dart Cove
955 Gottingen
1,442 Hollis
734 Lwr Water
4,123** South Park
3,571* Vernon
1,362** Windsor
** all-time record
* year-to-date record
Missing (last):
Barrington (Aug 26)
Uni Arts (May 1)
17,571 #BikeHfx bikes counted week ending Sat Sep 20
2,174** Almon
1,784 COLT
1,426 Dart Cove
955 Gottingen
1,442 Hollis
734 Lwr Water
4,123** South Park
3,571* Vernon
1,362** Windsor
** all-time record
* year-to-date record
Missing (last):
Barrington (Aug 26)
Uni Arts (May 1)
September 21, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Keep riding, friends. ❤️
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This is who I want a Halifax AAA bike network for. It’s not just for me (although I do enjoy bike lanes). It’s not just for the “200” of us (more like thousands) who are currently using them. It’s for the tens of thousands who don’t feel safe taking a chance on biking right now.
The huge hidden demand of people that want to cycle, but feel they can’t, because of perceived or actual danger
Customer return: "My kids love it and I love it, but drivers in our area are not used to bikes. If I go in the car lane, people are cursing and honking at us for slowing them down. I can't find a route that feels safe." 😡#bunchfam
September 2, 2025 at 9:39 PM
This is who I want a Halifax AAA bike network for. It’s not just for me (although I do enjoy bike lanes). It’s not just for the “200” of us (more like thousands) who are currently using them. It’s for the tens of thousands who don’t feel safe taking a chance on biking right now.
Rode my bike to work and back today (something I’ve been starting to do some over the last year). On a journey where I normally see one or two other folks on bikes, I encountered more than a dozen others going in the same and opposite directions.
September 3, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Rode my bike to work and back today (something I’ve been starting to do some over the last year). On a journey where I normally see one or two other folks on bikes, I encountered more than a dozen others going in the same and opposite directions.
Yay! Glad to be able to use the trails around my neighbourhood again.
August 29, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Yay! Glad to be able to use the trails around my neighbourhood again.
New Shoulder Season single today! shoulderseasonhfx.bandcamp.com/track/no-good #indiemusic #indiepunk
No Good, by Shoulder Season
track by Shoulder Season
shoulderseasonhfx.bandcamp.com
August 29, 2025 at 11:13 AM
New Shoulder Season single today! shoulderseasonhfx.bandcamp.com/track/no-good #indiemusic #indiepunk
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AI will write the papers to upload to the corporate upload dump machine which will use AI to grade the papers and upload them to AI language mining centers filled w/nonsense. Meanwhile the brains of students and teachers rot separately as they stare at AI memes and videos on their terrible phones.
“…faculty members will be able to click an icon that connects them with various AI features…, like a grading tool, a discussion-post summarizer… Canvas’s parent company, Instructure, is also in partnership w/ OpenAI… so instructors can use generative-AI technology as part of their assignments.”
Instructors Will Now See AI Throughout a Widely Used Course Software
New features integrated into Canvas include a grading assistant, a discussion-post summarizer, and even a way to pair assignments with generative AI tools.
www.chronicle.com
July 23, 2025 at 9:57 PM
AI will write the papers to upload to the corporate upload dump machine which will use AI to grade the papers and upload them to AI language mining centers filled w/nonsense. Meanwhile the brains of students and teachers rot separately as they stare at AI memes and videos on their terrible phones.
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Traffic isn’t caused by bike lanes, it’s caused by too many cars. It’s time for real solutions, not scapegoating.
🔗 Read the full EAC statement: ecologyaction.ca/resources-media/position-statements/wanted-mature-conversations-about-transportation
🔗 Read the full EAC statement: ecologyaction.ca/resources-media/position-statements/wanted-mature-conversations-about-transportation
July 23, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Traffic isn’t caused by bike lanes, it’s caused by too many cars. It’s time for real solutions, not scapegoating.
🔗 Read the full EAC statement: ecologyaction.ca/resources-media/position-statements/wanted-mature-conversations-about-transportation
🔗 Read the full EAC statement: ecologyaction.ca/resources-media/position-statements/wanted-mature-conversations-about-transportation
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I find it incredibly sad that conservatives on the east coast have needlessly politicized cycling and cycling infrastructure.
In Victoria, we take an evidenced-based approach. Our 45 km of protected bike lanes have
✅ Doubled the % of cyclists
✅ Reduced congestion
✅ Reduced serious accidents by 37%
In Victoria, we take an evidenced-based approach. Our 45 km of protected bike lanes have
✅ Doubled the % of cyclists
✅ Reduced congestion
✅ Reduced serious accidents by 37%
The Province’s explanation for wanting to give dictatorial powers to the Mayor is that Fillmore is more “in touch” with the people of HRM than the councillors they directly elected to represent their districts?
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Premier blasts Halifax council, cites 'serious disconnect' from citizens | CBC News
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has issued a scathing appraisal of Halifax regional council, saying there’s a “serious disconnect” between the decisions being made and the desires of citizens, and ind...
www.cbc.ca
July 14, 2025 at 3:13 PM
I find it incredibly sad that conservatives on the east coast have needlessly politicized cycling and cycling infrastructure.
In Victoria, we take an evidenced-based approach. Our 45 km of protected bike lanes have
✅ Doubled the % of cyclists
✅ Reduced congestion
✅ Reduced serious accidents by 37%
In Victoria, we take an evidenced-based approach. Our 45 km of protected bike lanes have
✅ Doubled the % of cyclists
✅ Reduced congestion
✅ Reduced serious accidents by 37%
Took the bus home from convocation today. A new grad, holding her diploma, got on the bus just after me and the driver greeted her with an enthusiastic “Congratulations!” ❤️❤️❤️
June 13, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Took the bus home from convocation today. A new grad, holding her diploma, got on the bus just after me and the driver greeted her with an enthusiastic “Congratulations!” ❤️❤️❤️
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Evergreen post - usa.streetsblog.org/2016/04/01/w...
Why Bike Lanes With Lots of Bike Traffic Can Still Appear "Empty" — Streetsblog USA
Wherever there is a bike lane, there is probably an angry driver complaining that it is always empty. That tends to be the case even when plenty of people do use the bike lane. And there are reasons f...
usa.streetsblog.org
June 9, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Evergreen post - usa.streetsblog.org/2016/04/01/w...
One of these stats was me!
2,599* #BikeHfx bikes counted Wed May 28
28/12 C
212 Almon
311 COLT
289* Dart Cove
238* Hollis
123* Lwr Water
672* South Park
528* Vernon
226 Windsor
* year-to-date record
Missing (last):
Barrington (Apr 28)
Gottingen (May 22)
Uni Arts (May 1)
28/12 C
212 Almon
311 COLT
289* Dart Cove
238* Hollis
123* Lwr Water
672* South Park
528* Vernon
226 Windsor
* year-to-date record
Missing (last):
Barrington (Apr 28)
Gottingen (May 22)
Uni Arts (May 1)
May 31, 2025 at 1:33 PM
One of these stats was me!
Are we forgetting about the power of the stories we tell? www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2...
Ta-Nehisi Coates on why stories matter in the age of Trump – podcast
The award-winning writer Ta-Nehisi Coates on why US liberals have misunderstood the role culture plays in shaping politics
www.theguardian.com
April 16, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Are we forgetting about the power of the stories we tell? www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2...
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Work with us! Heritage Interpreter at the Sutherland Steam Mill, Denmark, Nova Scotia & the Balmoral Grist Mill, Balmoral Mills, Nova Scotia:
jobs.novascotia.ca/.../DENMARK....
jobs.novascotia.ca/.../Multiple...
#MuseumJobs #NovaScotia
jobs.novascotia.ca/.../DENMARK....
jobs.novascotia.ca/.../Multiple...
#MuseumJobs #NovaScotia
March 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Work with us! Heritage Interpreter at the Sutherland Steam Mill, Denmark, Nova Scotia & the Balmoral Grist Mill, Balmoral Mills, Nova Scotia:
jobs.novascotia.ca/.../DENMARK....
jobs.novascotia.ca/.../Multiple...
#MuseumJobs #NovaScotia
jobs.novascotia.ca/.../DENMARK....
jobs.novascotia.ca/.../Multiple...
#MuseumJobs #NovaScotia
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Work with us! Jobs are now posted for Lawrence House Museum in Maitland, Nova Scotia:
Senior Heritage Interpreter: jobs.novascotia.ca/.../MAITLAND...
Maintenance Worker: jobs.novascotia.ca/.../MAITLAND...
Summer Student: jobs.novascotia.ca/.../MAITLAND...
Senior Heritage Interpreter: jobs.novascotia.ca/.../MAITLAND...
Maintenance Worker: jobs.novascotia.ca/.../MAITLAND...
Summer Student: jobs.novascotia.ca/.../MAITLAND...
April 2, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Work with us! Jobs are now posted for Lawrence House Museum in Maitland, Nova Scotia:
Senior Heritage Interpreter: jobs.novascotia.ca/.../MAITLAND...
Maintenance Worker: jobs.novascotia.ca/.../MAITLAND...
Summer Student: jobs.novascotia.ca/.../MAITLAND...
Senior Heritage Interpreter: jobs.novascotia.ca/.../MAITLAND...
Maintenance Worker: jobs.novascotia.ca/.../MAITLAND...
Summer Student: jobs.novascotia.ca/.../MAITLAND...
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Traffic Advisory - The Macdonald Bridge is open!
Vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians are crossing the bridge this morning. Lots of pylons and new lines direct motorists on the new toll-free Macdonald Bridge
Vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians are crossing the bridge this morning. Lots of pylons and new lines direct motorists on the new toll-free Macdonald Bridge
March 23, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Traffic Advisory - The Macdonald Bridge is open!
Vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians are crossing the bridge this morning. Lots of pylons and new lines direct motorists on the new toll-free Macdonald Bridge
Vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians are crossing the bridge this morning. Lots of pylons and new lines direct motorists on the new toll-free Macdonald Bridge
Daydreaming now, but can’t help but notice that last NYC show is close to @sappyfest.bsky.social A little Maritime hospitality and some #swampmagic would be a great tour ender IMHO #cansomeonemakethathappen
Very bummed to hear this. Wish there were Canadian tour dates as a consolation.
Bad Moves are breaking up — but first, a farewell tour
March 21, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Daydreaming now, but can’t help but notice that last NYC show is close to @sappyfest.bsky.social A little Maritime hospitality and some #swampmagic would be a great tour ender IMHO #cansomeonemakethathappen
Very bummed to hear this. Wish there were Canadian tour dates as a consolation.
Bad Moves are breaking up — but first, a farewell tour
Bad Moves Announce Breakup, Final Tour
Add this to our imminent 2025 In Memoriam: Bad Moves will soon be no more. The Washington, DC power-pop band, whose quite good last album Wearing Out The Refrain arrived last September, announced toda...
www.stereogum.com
March 21, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Very bummed to hear this. Wish there were Canadian tour dates as a consolation.
I’ve been making this monthly playlist for a while where I collect my fave new #indiemusic discoveries each month. It doesn’t have to be just for me!
Mostly #indierock & #indiepunk open.spotify.com/playlist/36N...
Mostly #indierock & #indiepunk open.spotify.com/playlist/36N...
Kick the Algorithm
Playlist · KP · 16 items · 20 saves
open.spotify.com
March 10, 2025 at 2:24 PM
I’ve been making this monthly playlist for a while where I collect my fave new #indiemusic discoveries each month. It doesn’t have to be just for me!
Mostly #indierock & #indiepunk open.spotify.com/playlist/36N...
Mostly #indierock & #indiepunk open.spotify.com/playlist/36N...
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Today we recognize Nora Bernard, a Mi’kmaq activist and residential school survivor. A member of Millbrook 1st Nation, Nora led a 15-yr legal battle that helped secure compensation for 1000s of Indigenous children forced to attend residential schools.
Nora Bernard St replaced Cornwallis is 2022.
Nora Bernard St replaced Cornwallis is 2022.
February 17, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Today we recognize Nora Bernard, a Mi’kmaq activist and residential school survivor. A member of Millbrook 1st Nation, Nora led a 15-yr legal battle that helped secure compensation for 1000s of Indigenous children forced to attend residential schools.
Nora Bernard St replaced Cornwallis is 2022.
Nora Bernard St replaced Cornwallis is 2022.
Generative AI confidently being wrong, Canadian Indie Music edition.
February 9, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Generative AI confidently being wrong, Canadian Indie Music edition.
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Dutifully sorting my recycling while the world burns and the AI bros demand more and more for something that doesn't work and nobody wants.
January 9, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Dutifully sorting my recycling while the world burns and the AI bros demand more and more for something that doesn't work and nobody wants.
Yes to this: an evergreen read and a timely one. lithub.com/rebecca-soln...
Rebecca Solnit: Slow Change Can Be Radical Change
“To see takes time, like to have a friend takes time.” –Georgia O’Keeffe * Someone at the dinner table wanted to know what everyone’s turning point on climate was, which is to say she w…
lithub.com
January 8, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Yes to this: an evergreen read and a timely one. lithub.com/rebecca-soln...