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For what it's worth, Bill recently had Bill Burr on his podcast, who basically called him out on his smug self-satisfaction and condescension. Maher was trying to keep it amiable but I don't think Burr was saying it jest. I used to not mind Maher, but he is definitely becoming more like an old...

Consequences for shoplifting. If people walk into LCBO with a duffle bag, load it up and casually walk out, that is an indication that they know there is a fundamental breakdown of the rule of law.

My understanding is that best practice of forest management is not to prevent fires, as this allows for accumulation of fuel leading to large, uncontrollable fires. Instead management should encourage regular, if not prescribed, burns. It's a bit misleading to characterize carbon in biomass as...

I had a Mazda 3 for 13 years and the most repairs I had that could be attributed to rough roads is a control arm. Then, not Toronto rough. I replaced it with a a bigger car when it got totaled in a collision last year.

Is there much Canada can do, practically, to control the fires? The accumulated fuel needs to burn eventually. At most we can mitigate damage to property and loss of life. I am doubtful we can improve downstream air quality.

It's one thing to pull up the pavers as long as they relay them nicely. If this is an asphalt patch we need to start a letter writing campaign.

The difference in mass is not sufficient to explain the increase in pedestrian mortality. Did the analysis above control for vehicle geometry, or is it confounded with weight?

If you're renting a ride, 2 seaters work. If you need more space, you pay a bit of a premium and get more space.

Never is a long time.

A video discussing the trend of increasing hood heights (for aesthetic reasons) that is likely contributing a great deal to the increase in pedestrian deaths. It's not explainable by increasing vehicle weights as on the scale of a pedestrian, 2 tonnes or 3 tonnes is a moot point.

J I'm sure folks will groan at me mentioning it. But EV robotaxis are coming. They will likely be two passenger, lighter vehicles. There will be some larger vehicles as well for larger groups or longer distances, but most trips are fine with a smaller two seater.

None of those vehicles are selling all that well. R1S is the SUV version of a pickup truck. Rivian is making a smaller SUV which will sell much better. I guess Escalades also weigh about 6k lbs. EVs are generally perhaps 10-15% heavier currently. Batteries are getting lighter so that gap should...

REM is far lower capacity, too. It's more of a regional service than a true subway/metro like Ontario Line. It's an interesting model for Toronto to consider for certain applications.

"Many"? The most common one, the Model Y, is 1847kg/4070lbs. Model X is not very common comparatively, and it is 5648lb. I think you have to be in a pickup size before weight exceeds 6000 lb

I suppose if that kind of crowding of platforms becomes a regular occurrence, they could add station attendants that would manage the flow of people into the station. Overcrowding would cause longer dwell times as it takes longer for people to get off and put of the way.

I think a pipe to the home is a bit fanciful. But condo lobby, or corner drop box?

Last mile is the most expensive part of delivery. More than a few cents! Uber Eats delivery costs are at least several dollars if not upwards of 10.

Any word on when the food market is going to open? Spring is well underway...

Sod often doesn't do that well because they don't water it. Hydroseeding works just as well.