aka joey
@akajoey.bsky.social
teacher, cyclist, guitarist, songwriter, sometimes singer, activist, urbanist, unionist, cure fan, coffee addict akajoey.com
My cycling year-in-review. @veloviewer.com
January 1, 2025 at 12:45 AM
My cycling year-in-review. @veloviewer.com
Not sure I can afford for The Cure to release any more music. So far, I count 9 vinyl editions of Songs of a Lost World (including the ones packages with Songs of a Live World), 4 cassettes, and 3 CDs. 💸💸💸
From The Cure email:
Pre-orders in the stores.
Songs of a Lost World (Blood Red Moon 2 x vinyl includes instrumentals)
Songs of a Live World (Vinyl, CD, Cassette)
Songs of a Lost & Live World bundles (Vinyl, CD, Cassette)
Pre-orders in the stores.
Songs of a Lost World (Blood Red Moon 2 x vinyl includes instrumentals)
Songs of a Live World (Vinyl, CD, Cassette)
Songs of a Lost & Live World bundles (Vinyl, CD, Cassette)
December 1, 2024 at 7:19 PM
Not sure I can afford for The Cure to release any more music. So far, I count 9 vinyl editions of Songs of a Lost World (including the ones packages with Songs of a Live World), 4 cassettes, and 3 CDs. 💸💸💸
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The world’s 280 million electric bikes and mopeds are cutting demand for oil far more than electric cars
theconversation.com/the-worlds-2...
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The world’s 280 million electric bikes and mopeds are cutting demand for oil far more than electric cars
Electric vehicles get all the press – but it’s the smaller unsung two wheelers cutting oil demand the most.
theconversation.com
December 1, 2024 at 1:14 PM
The world’s 280 million electric bikes and mopeds are cutting demand for oil far more than electric cars
theconversation.com/the-worlds-2...
theconversation.com/the-worlds-2...
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You don’t have to be a “cyclist” to support safe bike infrastructure in your city. You don’t have to ride bikes at all. You just have to understand the FACT that bike infrastructure makes getting around easier & safer for EVERYONE, saves us all public money, & makes cities generally more successful.
November 29, 2024 at 8:07 PM
You don’t have to be a “cyclist” to support safe bike infrastructure in your city. You don’t have to ride bikes at all. You just have to understand the FACT that bike infrastructure makes getting around easier & safer for EVERYONE, saves us all public money, & makes cities generally more successful.
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Shocking as it sounds, it’s quite possible people prefer the civility and community of Bluesky over being force fed some cooked up algorithm concocted by a bombastic billionaire to amplify trolls, bots, and miscreants. Imagine that!
November 29, 2024 at 2:16 PM
Shocking as it sounds, it’s quite possible people prefer the civility and community of Bluesky over being force fed some cooked up algorithm concocted by a bombastic billionaire to amplify trolls, bots, and miscreants. Imagine that!
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Progress on #HamOnt becoming a more livable and sustainable city must include eliminating "Stroads" in dense urban neighbourhoods that should be flourishing with people and commerce but instead prioritize traffic speed and volume.
hamiltoncitymagazine.ca/have-we-reac...
hamiltoncitymagazine.ca/have-we-reac...
Have we reached the end of the stroad? - Hamilton City Magazine
Hamilton’s progress on becoming a more livable and sustainable city must include eliminating corridors in dense urban neighbourhoods that should be flourishing with people and commerce but instead pri...
hamiltoncitymagazine.ca
November 29, 2024 at 8:37 PM
Progress on #HamOnt becoming a more livable and sustainable city must include eliminating "Stroads" in dense urban neighbourhoods that should be flourishing with people and commerce but instead prioritize traffic speed and volume.
hamiltoncitymagazine.ca/have-we-reac...
hamiltoncitymagazine.ca/have-we-reac...
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Interesting move on Strava's part.
But what if they did winter heat maps? Because every year round commuter has to make route changes.
Better yet, what about female only night maps? That would say a lot about how safe a city feels to 50% of the population.
#hamont #bikecommute
But what if they did winter heat maps? Because every year round commuter has to make route changes.
Better yet, what about female only night maps? That would say a lot about how safe a city feels to 50% of the population.
#hamont #bikecommute
November 28, 2024 at 12:53 PM
Interesting move on Strava's part.
But what if they did winter heat maps? Because every year round commuter has to make route changes.
Better yet, what about female only night maps? That would say a lot about how safe a city feels to 50% of the population.
#hamont #bikecommute
But what if they did winter heat maps? Because every year round commuter has to make route changes.
Better yet, what about female only night maps? That would say a lot about how safe a city feels to 50% of the population.
#hamont #bikecommute
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Want some good news about Gore Park?
The CoMotion Spaces holiday party is getting a new backdrop this year! Join us at the King John building in Gore Park, 62 King St E—a special location that hints at exciting things ahead for us.
Learn more:
www.eventbrite.ca/e/comotion-o...
#HamOnt
The CoMotion Spaces holiday party is getting a new backdrop this year! Join us at the King John building in Gore Park, 62 King St E—a special location that hints at exciting things ahead for us.
Learn more:
www.eventbrite.ca/e/comotion-o...
#HamOnt
CoMotion On King's Mingle & Jingle at King John
Celebrate the season with holiday cheer, festive fun, and meaningful connections during CoMotion’s annual gathering at our NEWEST location!
www.eventbrite.ca
November 26, 2024 at 1:10 AM
Want some good news about Gore Park?
The CoMotion Spaces holiday party is getting a new backdrop this year! Join us at the King John building in Gore Park, 62 King St E—a special location that hints at exciting things ahead for us.
Learn more:
www.eventbrite.ca/e/comotion-o...
#HamOnt
The CoMotion Spaces holiday party is getting a new backdrop this year! Join us at the King John building in Gore Park, 62 King St E—a special location that hints at exciting things ahead for us.
Learn more:
www.eventbrite.ca/e/comotion-o...
#HamOnt
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Riding bikes is 10X more important than electric cars for reaching net-zero cities. And that’s just the climate emissions. Doesn’t include the massive public & personal cost, the air & noise pollution, the huge space difference, etc… @theconversation.bsky.social
theconversation.com/cycling-is-t...
theconversation.com/cycling-is-t...
Cycling is ten times more important than electric cars for reaching net-zero cities
Active travel can help tackle the climate crisis earlier than electric vehicles – even if you swap the car for a bike for just one trip a day.
theconversation.com
November 24, 2024 at 3:19 AM
Riding bikes is 10X more important than electric cars for reaching net-zero cities. And that’s just the climate emissions. Doesn’t include the massive public & personal cost, the air & noise pollution, the huge space difference, etc… @theconversation.bsky.social
theconversation.com/cycling-is-t...
theconversation.com/cycling-is-t...
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Noxious smog smothering the plains of northern India is not only choking the lungs of residents and killing millions, but also slowing the country's economic growth.
Mounting economic costs of India's killer smog
Smog in New Delhi this month contains more than 50 times the World Health Organization's recommended limit of fine particulate matter.
buff.ly
November 24, 2024 at 12:37 PM
Noxious smog smothering the plains of northern India is not only choking the lungs of residents and killing millions, but also slowing the country's economic growth.
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Catholic women urged to strike over ‘betrayal’ on ordination
Catholic women urged to strike over ‘betrayal’ on ordination
Pope Francis and cardinals accused of ignoring calls to give women greater leadership roles
Catholic women whose hopes of ordination were dashed at a recent worldwide synod in Rome are being urged to go on strike from church duties in protest at inertia on a reform that many now see as not only just but also inevitable.
Catholic Women Strike: Global Witness for Equality was launched this month and is calling on women who are regular churchgoers, who work for the church on a voluntary basis or who have paid jobs with Catholic organisations to withhold their labour through Lent next year (5 March to 20 April). “We believe the time is ripe to demand what is right … Instead of waiting for a papal ‘yes’, we issue forth our ‘no’ to the systems of misogyny, sexism and patriarchy,” says the campaign’s website.
Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2024 at 11:54 AM
Catholic women urged to strike over ‘betrayal’ on ordination
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In case you needed more proof the con's reasoning for removing bike lanes isn't based on data so much as it's based on Dougie seeing bikes one time and thinking to himself "how dare they?!"
#onpoli #hamont #TO
In case you needed more proof the con's reasoning for removing bike lanes isn't based on data so much as it's based on Dougie seeing bikes one time and thinking to himself "how dare they?!"
#onpoli #hamont #TO
Draft briefing for cabinet warned bike lane changes could worsen congestion
A leaked government document says removing bike lanes in cities could backfire
www.thetrillium.ca
November 21, 2024 at 6:35 PM
www.thetrillium.ca/news/municip...
In case you needed more proof the con's reasoning for removing bike lanes isn't based on data so much as it's based on Dougie seeing bikes one time and thinking to himself "how dare they?!"
#onpoli #hamont #TO
In case you needed more proof the con's reasoning for removing bike lanes isn't based on data so much as it's based on Dougie seeing bikes one time and thinking to himself "how dare they?!"
#onpoli #hamont #TO
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“Dual-mode households (cars & ebikes) can reduce their car use by 19% compared to those solely reliant on cars, particularly affecting shorter trips. This supports households moving to one car and adopting a ‘car light’ lifestyle.” Via @momentummag.bsky.social momentummag.com/study-shows-...
Study Shows How E-Bikes Are Shifting the Transportation Landscape
a recent study highlights the benefits of e-bikes, including reduced reliance on cars and increased mobility for people of all ages
momentummag.com
November 21, 2024 at 3:17 AM
“Dual-mode households (cars & ebikes) can reduce their car use by 19% compared to those solely reliant on cars, particularly affecting shorter trips. This supports households moving to one car and adopting a ‘car light’ lifestyle.” Via @momentummag.bsky.social momentummag.com/study-shows-...
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"There's responsibility on each and every one of us to pay attention when we're behind the wheel of a one-ton weapon." - Ezra Kaplan, KPTV Fox 12
THIS needs to be talked about a lot more when we talk about Vision Zero.
www.kptv.com/video/2024/1...
THIS needs to be talked about a lot more when we talk about Vision Zero.
www.kptv.com/video/2024/1...
November 21, 2024 at 8:33 PM
"There's responsibility on each and every one of us to pay attention when we're behind the wheel of a one-ton weapon." - Ezra Kaplan, KPTV Fox 12
THIS needs to be talked about a lot more when we talk about Vision Zero.
www.kptv.com/video/2024/1...
THIS needs to be talked about a lot more when we talk about Vision Zero.
www.kptv.com/video/2024/1...
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"It’s time for Mayor Andrea Horwath to get in the fight or get out of the way before our civic pride collapses around us, like our buildings."
My op Ed in The Spec on Horwath's disastrous neglect of Gore Park and her failure to stand up to Ford #Hamont #ONpoli
www.thespec.com/opinion/cont...
My op Ed in The Spec on Horwath's disastrous neglect of Gore Park and her failure to stand up to Ford #Hamont #ONpoli
www.thespec.com/opinion/cont...
Two years into council’s term: Our civic pride is collapsing around us
“Tackling the polycrisis of homelessness, drug poisoning and violent crime isn’t easy, but it gets a lot harder when you look away.”
www.thespec.com
November 20, 2024 at 2:34 PM
"It’s time for Mayor Andrea Horwath to get in the fight or get out of the way before our civic pride collapses around us, like our buildings."
My op Ed in The Spec on Horwath's disastrous neglect of Gore Park and her failure to stand up to Ford #Hamont #ONpoli
www.thespec.com/opinion/cont...
My op Ed in The Spec on Horwath's disastrous neglect of Gore Park and her failure to stand up to Ford #Hamont #ONpoli
www.thespec.com/opinion/cont...
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Lawyer representing Hamiltonian speaks out against bike lane removal plans www.chch.com/chch-news/la... @CHCHNews #hamont
Lawyer representing Hamiltonian speaks out against bike lane removal plans
David Shellnut, frequently referred to as "the biking lawyer," is currently representing a client from Hamilton, who was involved in a severe bike accident.
www.chch.com
November 20, 2024 at 2:29 AM
Lawyer representing Hamiltonian speaks out against bike lane removal plans www.chch.com/chch-news/la... @CHCHNews #hamont
🌍 Democracy on the Brink
A fascinating & frightening interview with Yuval Noah Harari about how populism can spiral into authoritarianism & the profound consequences AI may have on our societies.
📺 youtu.be/FQYGid5uCPk
#Democracy #AI #YuvalNoahHarari #Populism
A fascinating & frightening interview with Yuval Noah Harari about how populism can spiral into authoritarianism & the profound consequences AI may have on our societies.
📺 youtu.be/FQYGid5uCPk
#Democracy #AI #YuvalNoahHarari #Populism
Yuval Noah Harari: "Democracy is on the brink of collapse"
YouTube video by The Jordan Harbinger Show
youtu.be
November 20, 2024 at 2:03 PM
🌍 Democracy on the Brink
A fascinating & frightening interview with Yuval Noah Harari about how populism can spiral into authoritarianism & the profound consequences AI may have on our societies.
📺 youtu.be/FQYGid5uCPk
#Democracy #AI #YuvalNoahHarari #Populism
A fascinating & frightening interview with Yuval Noah Harari about how populism can spiral into authoritarianism & the profound consequences AI may have on our societies.
📺 youtu.be/FQYGid5uCPk
#Democracy #AI #YuvalNoahHarari #Populism
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Bikes are allowed to be on the road, in your lane. Period. Whether you're driving, cycling, rolling, or walking, we all deserve to get home safely. Share this video to help spread the word about sharing the road responsibly: youtu.be/IJN3fTsg76g?...
Traffic Laws And Cycling For Drivers
YouTube video by League of American Bicyclists
youtu.be
November 19, 2024 at 9:34 PM
Bikes are allowed to be on the road, in your lane. Period. Whether you're driving, cycling, rolling, or walking, we all deserve to get home safely. Share this video to help spread the word about sharing the road responsibly: youtu.be/IJN3fTsg76g?...
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I’m thinking about putting together a website linking to all the Bluesky cycling resources. Link me your starter packs so I can put them in the mega starter pack and we can all share that around!
November 19, 2024 at 9:57 AM
I’m thinking about putting together a website linking to all the Bluesky cycling resources. Link me your starter packs so I can put them in the mega starter pack and we can all share that around!
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Vaccines have saved millions and millions of lives. Anti vaxxers…. Well I’ve said it all before.
Got my flu and (surprisingly as I thought I had to wait longer since I had my last in the summer) latest Covid shot, which I am happy for because a) vaccines save lives and b) it’ll be wedged in my system for my January holiday to Mexico. Hope my arm “hangs in there” tho, it’s a bit angry 💪🏼
November 19, 2024 at 1:11 PM
Vaccines have saved millions and millions of lives. Anti vaxxers…. Well I’ve said it all before.
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“Minister, you say this bike lane legislation is about giving people more time with families. Our family would give anything to have more time with Alex, to hug her, speak with her, to see what a difference she’d be making in the world today.”💔 www.thestar.com/news/gta/for... #bikeTO #topoli #onpoli
Ford bike lane bill criticized by road crash victims’ families at vigil
Mayor Olivia Chow has highlighted the issue of safety in her opposition to the bill, saying that “Literally, some bike lanes save lives.”
www.thestar.com
November 18, 2024 at 11:27 PM
“Minister, you say this bike lane legislation is about giving people more time with families. Our family would give anything to have more time with Alex, to hug her, speak with her, to see what a difference she’d be making in the world today.”💔 www.thestar.com/news/gta/for... #bikeTO #topoli #onpoli
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After a weekend of trying out a few different approaches, I think I'm getting the measure of this platform. And for everyone telling me to shut up and write a song about what happened on 5th November, I already did three years ago www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfeY...
Billy Bragg - The Buck Doesn't Stop Here No More [Official Audio]
YouTube video by Billy Bragg
www.youtube.com
November 18, 2024 at 11:38 AM
After a weekend of trying out a few different approaches, I think I'm getting the measure of this platform. And for everyone telling me to shut up and write a song about what happened on 5th November, I already did three years ago www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfeY...