Let's see if it survives multiple government changes.
Let's see if it survives multiple government changes.
Standing still and rigid for long periods of time causes dizziness and fainting because blood pools in the legs (or so I was told).
Standing still and rigid for long periods of time causes dizziness and fainting because blood pools in the legs (or so I was told).
Also, my Dark Souls play activity is heavily skewed, because I accidentally left it running overnight or through the day almost a dozen times. I still would have put over 150 hours into it, just not 300 like it says.
Also, my Dark Souls play activity is heavily skewed, because I accidentally left it running overnight or through the day almost a dozen times. I still would have put over 150 hours into it, just not 300 like it says.
Oh well, I guess I no longer have an excuse to put off another playthrough of Genealogy once I finally finish with Engage.
Oh well, I guess I no longer have an excuse to put off another playthrough of Genealogy once I finally finish with Engage.
Rest in peace Brent. You made the world a better place.
Rest in peace Brent. You made the world a better place.
Congrats to @brucefanjoy.bsky.social, who willed this result into being. Hard work pays off.
That said, it's still a big "if". Based on most polls, Fanjoy has, generously, a 10% chance of winning. Enough to be competitive and force Poilievre to spend resources, but only just.
Congrats to @brucefanjoy.bsky.social, who willed this result into being. Hard work pays off.
In any other election, a party getting 40%+ of the popular vote would be a guaranteed majority. Both the Liberals and Conservatives hit that mark.
In any other election, a party getting 40%+ of the popular vote would be a guaranteed majority. Both the Liberals and Conservatives hit that mark.
If we end up with an overwhelming Liberal majority (200ish+ seats), does the Conservative Party hold together? I imagine there will be fingers pointed and blame assigned, but will they fracture back into the PCs and Alliance?
If we end up with an overwhelming Liberal majority (200ish+ seats), does the Conservative Party hold together? I imagine there will be fingers pointed and blame assigned, but will they fracture back into the PCs and Alliance?
This time, though, I opted to vote early. The polling station was calm, and there was a steady stream of people. I only had to wait in line for five minutes before casting my ballot.
This time, though, I opted to vote early. The polling station was calm, and there was a steady stream of people. I only had to wait in line for five minutes before casting my ballot.
Something I don't often see: a band with both a male and female lead vocalist. The initial comparisons to Fleetwood Mac are obvious. I am (embarrassingly) not familiar enough with FM to make a deeper comparison, but this is still a great song.
Something I don't often see: a band with both a male and female lead vocalist. The initial comparisons to Fleetwood Mac are obvious. I am (embarrassingly) not familiar enough with FM to make a deeper comparison, but this is still a great song.
I think this song is about being anxious about a new relationship. If it is about anxiety, it is some of the most calming anxiety I've ever heard.
Using this post to try out the headphone emoji to see if it makes it to the Music feed.
I think this song is about being anxious about a new relationship. If it is about anxiety, it is some of the most calming anxiety I've ever heard.
Using this post to try out the headphone emoji to see if it makes it to the Music feed.
This has all the hallmarks I associate with a specific sort of modern indie rock: almost too clever lyrics, melancholic lyrics crossed with an upbeat tune, and big glasses on the lead singer. It also has a big soaring chorus and is a lot of fun.
This has all the hallmarks I associate with a specific sort of modern indie rock: almost too clever lyrics, melancholic lyrics crossed with an upbeat tune, and big glasses on the lead singer. It also has a big soaring chorus and is a lot of fun.
This one goes hard once the chorus kicks in. Apparently this is dedicated to one of the band members who passed away, which explains the sadness in the lyrics. I'm not familiar with the band, but I hope he'd appreciate this.
This one goes hard once the chorus kicks in. Apparently this is dedicated to one of the band members who passed away, which explains the sadness in the lyrics. I'm not familiar with the band, but I hope he'd appreciate this.
But seriously, a low-level analyst doing something a fraction as bad as this would be strung up on serious charges. There's a good chance all these guys will walk.
Except the reporter. I wouldn't be surprised if he alone faced any consequences.
But seriously, a low-level analyst doing something a fraction as bad as this would be strung up on serious charges. There's a good chance all these guys will walk.
Except the reporter. I wouldn't be surprised if he alone faced any consequences.
There's something both very classic and very modern about this song. It feels structured like an old-school rock song, but then I also get a very "current year" vibe out of it as well. It's just an incredible listen and has shot up as one of my favourites.
There's something both very classic and very modern about this song. It feels structured like an old-school rock song, but then I also get a very "current year" vibe out of it as well. It's just an incredible listen and has shot up as one of my favourites.
I don't always like southern rock, but sometimes it hits just right. That makes the title of this song even more poetic. I really like the way the tempo creeps up during the solo. And hey, it's another female-led song.
I don't always like southern rock, but sometimes it hits just right. That makes the title of this song even more poetic. I really like the way the tempo creeps up during the solo. And hey, it's another female-led song.
The homegrown heroes, still at it after so many years. I'm not as familiar with OLP as I am with some other Canadian bands, but this song has convinced me to see them live when the play near me next.
The homegrown heroes, still at it after so many years. I'm not as familiar with OLP as I am with some other Canadian bands, but this song has convinced me to see them live when the play near me next.
These are the sorts of breakup songs I appreciate. Rather than bitterness and anger, this is wallowing in hopelessness and self-pity. I find that hits a lot harder as it better describes my own failed relationships.
These are the sorts of breakup songs I appreciate. Rather than bitterness and anger, this is wallowing in hopelessness and self-pity. I find that hits a lot harder as it better describes my own failed relationships.
I love the buildup, from acoustic riff to full a full rollicking romp. These guys really sound like rock stars in this. I think this might be my absolute favourite of the songs I've put up here, it just hit me so hard the first time I heard it.
I love the buildup, from acoustic riff to full a full rollicking romp. These guys really sound like rock stars in this. I think this might be my absolute favourite of the songs I've put up here, it just hit me so hard the first time I heard it.
Another song in the tradition songs with an upbeat tune but sad subject matter. I can't quite place what this reminds me of, but it sure feels like it was inspired by a previous era of music, which really helps the melancholic lyrics.
Another song in the tradition songs with an upbeat tune but sad subject matter. I can't quite place what this reminds me of, but it sure feels like it was inspired by a previous era of music, which really helps the melancholic lyrics.
As I said, soft spot for female-led rock music. I don't know if I'm using this term correctly, but "crunchy" comes to mind here. It's also got a lot of smaller elements packed into the background, which really fills out its sub-three minute length.
As I said, soft spot for female-led rock music. I don't know if I'm using this term correctly, but "crunchy" comes to mind here. It's also got a lot of smaller elements packed into the background, which really fills out its sub-three minute length.
I have a soft spot for female-led rock music, even though I suspect I'm not be the target audience in many cases (especially in this one). But I try every day to bury my cynicism so that I can enjoy music like this.
I have a soft spot for female-led rock music, even though I suspect I'm not be the target audience in many cases (especially in this one). But I try every day to bury my cynicism so that I can enjoy music like this.